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Santa's Reindeer Backup Team - Grantham Traditional Cache

Hidden : 2/25/2024
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Santa sure does have a huge backup team of Reindeer, and all of them want to lead his sleigh.  Have you ever met Grantham, cool Reindeer.

Once upon a time in the frosty, art-loving town of Brushwood, there lived a reindeer named Grantham. Unlike his peers, who were renowned for their prowess in pulling sleighs and racing through the snow, Grantham had a different passion: he was an artist and a painter, with a soul as colorful as the auroras lighting up the northern skies.

Grantham spent his days in his cozy studio, nestled in the heart of the whispering woods. His antlers, though majestic, were not just for show; they served as a unique easel, holding canvases where magical landscapes came to life under his skilled hooves. His favorite medium was the snow itself, which he would color with natural dyes made from berries, leaves, and the rare minerals found only in Brushwood.

The other reindeers would often visit Grantham’s studio, marveling at the way he captured the essence of their beloved town in every stroke. His paintings were not just pictures; they were stories woven in colors, tales of the gentle snowfalls, the playful dance of the northern lights, and the warm gatherings around the fire during the long winter nights.

One particular painting, however, stood out from the rest. It was a portrait of the town’s oldest and wisest reindeer, Old Buck, who had led countless sleighs in his youth. Grantham had captured the twinkle in Old Buck’s eye, the map of wrinkles on his face telling the story of many winters, and the serene smile of a life well-lived. This painting touched the hearts of all who saw it, reminding them that art has the power to immortalize moments and memories.

Grantham’s reputation as an artist spread far and wide, attracting visitors from neighboring towns and even distant lands. They all wanted to witness the painter reindeer whose art was as enchanting as the mystical Brushwood itself.

And so, Grantham continued to paint, his antler-easel always adorned with a new canvas, each one a testament to his love for art and the beauty of the world around him. In Brushwood, where every snowflake was a potential masterpiece, Grantham the reindeer lived happily, painting his way into the hearts of all.

Grantham is also a great Reindeer who loves caching :)

 

Note:  The geocache placement form has been submitted to the property manager Marty Johnson 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)