a Time Flies Travel Company (TFTC) geocache
Sunny Places for Shady People
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel and was the first safely manageable explosive stronger than black powder. Nobel originally sold dynamite as "Nobel's Blasting Powder" but decided to change the name to dynamite, from the Ancient Greek word dýnamis, meaning "power". Nitroglycerin by itself is a very strong explosive, but is extremely shock-sensitive and degrades over time to even more unstable forms, which makes it highly dangerous to transport or use. Dynamite combines nitroglycerin with adsorbents and stabilizers, rendering it safe to use, but retaining the powerful explosive properties of nitroglycerin. Dynamite is usually sold in the form of cardboard cylinders about 8 inches long and about 1 and a quarter inches in diameter. Over time, regardless of the absorbent used, sticks of dynamite will "weep" or "sweat" nitroglycerin, which can then pool in the bottom of the box or storage area. While the risk of an explosion without the use of a blasting cap is minimal for fresh dynamite, old dynamite is extremely dangerous.
When Ace Tupper arrived in Sacramento in 1849, one of the first things he saw was a tent with a sign reading "Shuvels - Pickaxes - Xplosives." Ace quickly stocked up on various mining tools and equipment and got a particularly good deal on some old dynamite the proprietor had stashed away. Loaded down with everything he needed, Ace then proceeded toward the neighboring hills to seek his fortune, not noticing the clear liquid dripping from the box of dynamite. When he had reached a very dense part of woods completely exhausted, Ace stopped for a brief rest and put down the box, hard. Too hard. The explosion toppled almost every tree within a two hundred yard radius and blew Ace over 25 feet into the air. Luckily, as he was falling back to earth, his suspenders managed to catch on the one lone tree left standing. Miraculously, Ace was mostly unharmed and was able to climb down from the tree with only minor scratches and ringing ears. From then on, the location of the near catastrophe was known as "Ace's Place." Over 150 years have passed and it's still a sunny spot surrounded by numerous downed trees nestled in the thick woods.
- This geocache was placed with the permission of the F. D. Roosevelt State Park Manager
- Park hours are 7am-10pm.
- A $5 daily park pass is required for each vehicle entering F. D. Roosevelt State Park.
- While visiting any Georgia State Park, please obey all park rules and remain on the marked trails as you make your way to the geocache location.
- Pets are welcome but must be on a 6' leash at all times. Please be a good pet owner and clean up after your pet.
Note For New Geocachers:
Join us and enjoy the adventure of Geocaching. Please don't move or vandalize the container; simply replace the geocache where and how you found it. Before you leave, make sure the geocache is completely out of sight. The real treasure is discovering the location, signing the log book, trading even or up with personal SWAG and sharing your experience with everyone online in your "found it" log. You might even find a trackable item!
Note For Geocachers:
In your log, please indicate the condition of the container without giving any clues to its hiding spot (post no spoilers!). This will assist us with maintenance and provide a pleasant experience for others. Please replace the container in the same hiding spot as you found it. If the container is not found, please log your DNF and do not replace the geocache with a "throwdown".