Time to Flush (Crappy Series Finale) Letterbox Hybrid

********* CACHE IS NOT AT POSTED COORDINATES *********

**Recommend printing out cache page - scroll down for instructions.**

We've had a 'gas' hiding some 'crappy' caches to bring some 'grunts or grins' to your faces each time a 'log' was revealed!

This is the back story behind our series creation: After Stacey gifted a fake poop geocache to Terri for Christmas, the idea was born, but after attempts to find spots near dog parks or Veterinarian’s offices fell through, the idea was dismissed for awhile. Then a fun, muddy afternoon cache outing and a geopal's backside 'mud streaks,' made us revisit and rethink our 'crappy' idea. Then, of course, the pandemic hit and activities halted, but we were encouraged by geofriends' zoom and diversion caches. Then a lull occured in the summer...so after a ‘poopy’ arts/crafts afternoon, in August 2020, we decided it was time to put out the series. We wanted to help our fellow geocachers get outside, enjoy the healthy sunshine and fresh air, and of course help other geo friends 'up' their smiley numbers.  We hope you've enjoyed our caches.

But now, it's Time to Flush this Series!! 

There are 24 numbered Crappy Series caches plus this extra finale, which is a LARGE LETTERBOX Cache!  It's our way of thanking you for searching and providing many funny log entries and several favorite points.  Not only is it a unique size and type of cache, it contains two FTF/STF prizes and over 100 pieces of FREE SWAG related to the theme.  Please take ONE SWAG piece of your choice as a souvenir and gift from us, with no exchange needed.  As with all letterbox hybrid caches, rememember the self inking rubber stamp is not a trade item but intended to stay with the log book in the cache. Please mention in your log if it goes dry or missing. 

We've had a 'Craptastic' time!  Thanks, TerriBikes+ and StaceyBassoon

**********HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO DO***********

To seek this cache, park near and use the posted coordinates to proceed.   

*From posted/parking coordinates, head NORTHWARD up the steps into and through the main park pavillion. Then proceed down the grass lawn NORTHERLY about 80 ft to a bench and ground dedication plaque.  After paying respect, note the dedication date on the plaque. To get a 3-digit number needed, record the first digit of the dedication year followed by the numerical value of the dedication month.  

This 3-digit number will be the number of feet needed later.  _______ ft  (checksum=4)

*Now proceed SOUTHEAST past the pavilion corner to the entrance of the POOL. Note on the left wall inside the black gate the "BATHER LOAD."  Change the posted North coordinate decimal digits to the load number for the LAP POOL. 

Take Note of the new N coordinate. ___________

*Next proceed SOUTHWEST across the parking lot and down the grassy hill towards the three buildings: Amphitheater, Smoke House and Log Cabin. There is a sign at each structure, but only one mentions this city's name.  To the West coordinate decimal digits, add:  50 if it's mentioned at the Amphitheater, 100 if it's mentioned at the Smoke House, or 150 if it's mentioned at the Log Cabin. 

Take note of the new W coordinate. ____________ 

*Finally, proceed to your new coordinates to begin the last stage to locate the cache. From the new coordinates location, proceed DUE WEST down a dirt path, the number of FEET you noted.  When you arrive, turn SOUTH and proceed uphill about 10-12 paces and search for your LARGE Camoed Cache.  

** Keep the camoflage handy to rehide well.  Sign or stamp the log, and take a souvenir SWAG and your smiley!  Now please carefully return everything to it's original hide appearance for others to enjoy.  Thanks.**

Permission granted by Stephanie Hardesty of Manchester Parks, Recreation and Arts.

All Manchester city parks are open from dawn until dusk with the exception of the tennis courts in Schroeder Park, which are open until 10 pm.

********* FTF HONORS TO OUR MUD STREAK GEOPAL, ROGBARN! *********