The Grinch is the fourth in the Dr Seuss series of caches, based on the book "How the Grinch stole Christmas". There was also a film based on the book "The Grinch", starring Jim Carrey.
The term "Grinch" probably derived from the French word grincheux which means "grumpy", coming to refer to a person opposed to Christmas time celebrations.
The Grinch is depicted as a green furry recluse living in seclusion on a mountain overlooking the cheerful, optimistic community of Whoville. He scorns their Christmas season and the boisterous festivities customarily celebrated during the holiday - irritated by their happiness and deriving pleasure from spoiling their merriment. Aided by his long-suffering pet dog, Max, he disguises himself as Santa Claus and breaks into the Whos' homes to steal their holiday decorations and gifts. Although his plan works, he is infuriated on Christmas morning to find the Whos singing cheerfully, despite his actions. Convinced that the holiday must carry a meaning distinct from its decorations and gifts, the Grinch returns and distributes his stolen goods to the Whos, with whom he thereafter celebrates.
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!
What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.
What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”
The cache
A 0.5L lock 'n' lock box in a camo bag containing:
- logbook
- pen
- The Grinch story (leave in the cache please)
- Small animals: A squirrel and ladybird
From this cache, you can make your way back to the green along the road. There is relatively little traffic but it does move fast, so take care please. Or you could retrace your steps and take in the scenery from a different perspective.
Congratulations to Pebbles & Co. for First to Find.