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Someone's in denial;-) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

TurtleFan: I understand that the area is oversaturated with caches so I am archiving some of them. Thanks for playing.

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Hidden : 11/13/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

You're looking for a small micro, just a tiny bit larger than your traditional nano placed to ponder: When should one be considered a serious geocacher? When you log this find, please consider adding a thought on your favorite telltale signs of a serious geocacher.

I was recently out with Slainte1969 for some forest caching and he made a comment about how he is not a serious cacher like many others of us in the area, because he doesn't go out on dedicated cache runs much. "Hmmm....", I thought, "this doesn't sound right". Can you really claim not to be a serious cacher when all of the following points apply to you?

(A) You've found almost 800 caches in less than 15 months of caching

(B) You've placed 20 caches yourself, a number impressive in and of itself and especially noteworthy considering the ratio of hides to finds

(C) You log finds almost every day and easily for seven days in a row

(D) You enthusiastically get involved in putting out celebratory milestone caches for others

(E) You're often contemplating new fun caches

(F) You get notifications about new caches on your phone

(G) You get a thrill from FTF runs

(H) You've cached in more states and countries than most people will visit in a lifetime

Those are just a "few" reasons that went through my mind as I pondered whether Slainte1969 is a serious cacher or not. Buddy, you are. And we're all the better for it!

You’re looking for a very small cache that is NOT camo'd to blend in (imagine that!). It is hidden in the corner of a nice little Winnetka park and is NOT located on private property. Do not step on private property while hunting this cache. In fact, if people in the nearby house can see you then you're likely not looking for this cache in the right spot. Tweezers will come in handy for removing the log although it will be possible without. Bring your own writing instrument. Oh, and note that I don't like hopping fences and would not place a cache that would require others to do so.

There is a parking lot in the park, but note that on weekdays during school hours it is always full. Parking should not be a problem in the evenings and on weekends.

This cache is dedicated to embracing proudly our caching!

And remember, if you're so inclined, please add a note about your favorite telltale signs of a serious geocacher in your log.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N gerr be n srapr? Vg pbhyq or rvgure. Zntargvp be irypeb? Vg vf arvgure.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)