Tools of the trade, caching supplies, the contents of your cache
pack... whatever you call it, it boils down to being prepared. As a
geocacher, preparation is important. Being prepared to find the
cache, being prepared to retrieve the cache, and being prepared to
keep yourself safe while doing it.
I hope this series of caches will prove to be a fun reminder
that not all geocaches in the woods are ammo boxes covered with
pine straw, and not all urban geocaches are under lamp post skirts.
Similarly I hope it will remind cache hunters that preparedness --
what we have with us while we search -- is important.
None of this series should be extremely difficult, but will
hopefully make for an enjoyable finding experience.
WATER: No one's list of geocaching supplies should be
complete without water. Even in the winter, it is important to stay
hydrated. It's also a good idea to bring enough with you for each
person in your party.
In addition to your drinking water, you'll need to bring with
you approximately 1 gallon of water for each attempt to
retrieve this cache. I'm sure some of you have seen this type of
hide before, but I haven't encountered one nearby.
You will need to use two hands during retrieval. You may need to
be an adult - a child's hand may not be big enough - although a
child could help by pouring the water. Please do not use
artificial items or devices to replace the step in which you need
your fingers and thumb. If you do, a) log "I cheated" in your
log, and b) make sure the holes are clear again when you leave. It
is quite possible for one person to retrieve this cache if you're
clever. With a partner, it's almost trivial.
You must retrieve the cache and sign the log in order to count
this as a find. Please rehide exactly as found.
Congrats to bobchernow on being FTF!