The Colo River Grumpy® Power Trail
Hope you're not grumpy, cheer up; you are getting closer to the end. Hang in there!
The Colo River
The Colo River is a well kept secret mainly known by locals and regular visitors. The river is unique as it is a pristine and wild river on the border of Sydney, only 1.5 hours (65kms) from the CBD.
The name “Colo” is derived from the aboriginal word for Koala.
The river was one of the first explored following white settlement of Australia and has a long history that is of significance to the local aborigines and the white settlers alike. It is the home of bass and platypus.
The river descends 214 metres over its 86-km course, and is fantastic for canoeing, bushwalking and swimming.
Enjoy!
The Grumpy® puzzle
The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.
Minutes of inaugural GOMAGM Feb 2020
Constitution
A secret society is a club or an organization whose activities, events, inner functioning, or membership are concealed from non-members. The society may or may not attempt to conceal its existence. The exact qualifications for labeling a group a secret society are disputed, but definitions generally rely on the degree to which the organization insists on secrecy and might involve the retention and transmission of secret knowledge, the denial about membership or knowledge of the group, the creation of personal bonds between members of the organization, and the use of secret rites or rituals which solidify members of the group.
None of the above applies to the GrumpyOldMates (or this puzzle); we are just grumpy!
History and formation
Although lost in the annals of time, there is a long held theory that the GrumpyOldMates® (GOM®) first formed at Coffee Cakes and Conundrums event in north-west Sydney during a particularly frustrating collaborative effort to solve a local puzzle involving pigs and an uncooperative Dutch coordinate system, that just did not work. Much grumbling and discontent ensued about puzzles with mistakes in them, puzzle text that was provided as an image so you can’t copy and paste, mint tins and guard rails by this small but grouchy group.
Over time, rumours emerged of a secret society founded on a common dedication to curmudgeonly behaviour and attitudes. The reputation grew until finally, in alignment with the founder’s birthday, he was honoured with the publication of the Grumpy_65 Puzzle Series, and the word was out. The groundswell of irascible behaviour escalated during various late-night expeditions and all day kayaking epics and finally resulted in the formation of the GrumpyOldMates®, or not.
Election of Officers
The founder was elected un-opposed as Chairman, although he still grumbles about it. Not long after it became apparent that an inter-state liaison officer was required so as to pour scorn and derision on the questionable behaviour of Interstate LGA’s (you know who they are) and those living in the Shire.
To ensure our own standards were beyond reproach (or at least to ensure we wouldn’t be caught), an ethics officer was installed; and even though he is not terribly grumpy he always makes sure we play fairly.
Finally, in order to manage all the unreasonable requests for puzzle assistance, a Help Desk Manager was assigned, however be warned, don’t ring him up too often as he can be a real crosspatch.
Matters Arising
Resolution of the following timely proposal scribbled on a pad and left on the table after the last CCC event.
GOM® Secretary
