Do NOT find this cache! Traditional Cache
GeezerGriz: Shut 'er down... It's time.
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Stay away from this cache for your own good!
Are you addicted to geocaching???
Every day, the epidemic of geocaching is taking more victims. They are young and old, experienced and inexperienced. Unfortunately, this seemingly harmless game has a tendency to grab hold of a cacher's very essence and never let go. Now, I know what all of you are saying. "I'm not addicted to caching! What a silly idea!" Well, you are now reading the description of a cache that I told you in the very title not to even consider finding. It's ok though, because this cache is here to help you.
Many cachers just naturally have personality traits that lead to easily becoming hooked on caching. Maybe it's the thrill of taking part in something that the average muggle never has a clue about; maybe it's the chance to get out and explore the world. Let's face it ... whatever the reason, geocaching is addictive!
Are you hooked on geocaching? If so, this is your chance to overcome your addiction. How? Do not locate this cache, even though it's among the easiest around and right here in front of you begging to be found! We can think of several cachers who will see this cache at the top of their nearest caches page, and their first reaction will be to go out and find it. We know who you are. You know who you are. We all know that it's easy to get hooked on this sport. But it's not an addiction if you don't want to quit, right? Well, what if you wanted to? We doubt you can do it! This is just one of the many warning signs of a geocaching addiction. Experts on the subject have identified a number of other warning signs to be on the lookout for including the following:
1. You check your e-mail for new cache notifications and ignore the rest.
2. You find yourself having to explain the abundance of tupperware containers to your parents/spouse.
3. You do your shopping based on what brands make good containers.
4. You look forward to visiting your in-laws.
5. You can't help searching out good hiding spots for caches, even when you're hundreds of miles from home.
6. Your idea of a fun day involves getting up at the crack of dawn and stumbling through the forest to find you missed an FTF by 30 seconds.
7. You mourn archived caches.
8. You take vitamins you don't need so you can have the bottles.
9. Your driveway is covered with spray-painted cache box silhouettes.
10. You own more than one roll of camo duct tape.
11. Altoids suddenly become your favorite candy.
12. You no longer talk to your friends or relatives about geocaching ... none of them will allow it.
If you display any or all of these warning signs, you may be becoming addicted. For all of you who are, indeed, within the clutches of caching, this cache is here to help. Prove that you can overcome the urge and do not find this cache! If you succeed, feel free to write a note in the log to inspire other addicts.
This cache is a totally mediocre micro cache. While the view is good - it's better in other nearby spots. It is not a creative container. While it is hidden 50 feet down a trail from the road, the trail only goes to a 70 year old dump. The hide itself is as simple as they come. It holds no travel bugs or geocoins. No room for swag at all. No FTF "gift". You have to bring your own writing utensil. The only thing finding this cache will accomplish is another checkmark / Smiley face and number added to your stats.
LOCALS - It will be the hardest for you to ignore this cache. It will be staring you in the face all the time. But I know you can do it! LEAVE IT BE.
VISITORS - There are numerous caches in this area, so you should be able to satisfy your hunger for caches without hitting this one. JUST DON'T FIND IT!
TRAVELING THROUGH? - If you can't avoid this cache, you truly are addicted. Need I say more? KEEP MOVING!
So, good luck not finding this cache. FTF gets to know that they are the biggest caching addict around! (For those of you who see that as a prize, you are very sick and my heart goes out to you).
Show the world how strong you are. You have CONTROL...You can stop Geocaching anytime you want. Really you can...
Oh ... if you find yourself too weak to resist the temptation to find the cache, be sure to re-hide it as well as, or better than, you found it to help others avoid the same failing. Good luck not finding this cache!
Kudos to whoever posts the first DNF!!!!!
FTF - An intervention has been scheduled for teamhelena with professional addiction counselors present. Hopefully his treatment will be limited to 60 days and should enable him to live a full, productive life. He is indeed in need of help.
Seriously addicted.... Poor rugcutter! He traveled close to 200 miles to find this cache... and it was a 2000 find milestone find! Some people can't even be helped by treatment.
Based on caches in Valdosta, GA and Orange, CT
Additional Hints
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