a Time Flies Travel Company (TFTC) geocache
A Buck an Ear
During the Golden Age of Piracy, governments would frequently offer rewards or bounties for the capture of a pirate. In the event a pirate was not captured alive, the government required proof that the pirate had indeed been dispatched. Since sailing home for weeks with a decomposing body on board was not at all desirable, it became standard practice to cut off the dead pirate's ear before burying the scoundrel at sea. The ear would then be presented to the government as proof that the bounty hunter had gotten his man. A bounty for a pirate captain might be a small fortune in gold while lesser pirates and crew members might amount to only a single dollar gold coin. Thus, common, low-level scallywags were often referred to as "buck-an-ears."
- 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".