This 2 stage multi cache is being
placed in celebration of the Hickory’s Nuts cache event being
held on November 13th, 2004. The cache is available Friday –
Monday, 8:00 A.M. until 7:00 P M. The posted coordinants
above are for the first stage.
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 Kid Friendly
 Dogs Allowed
Available year-round  Restricted hours
Bicycles permitted on paths  Restrooms available
 Water Available
 Accessible in
Winter
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While taking a break from a certain
local puzzle cache I have been fretting over, I realized it was
causing a lot of misery. I looked the word misery up in my
dictionary and found it’s meaning. Webster states “MISERY”:
wretchedness, woe, distress, unhappy state of mind. Wow, that sure
fits! What if I could inflict this on some poor ole unsuspecting
Geocacher? And, what if, in the process, they were to come away
with a memory that is maybe, a little sweet? Webster defines MEMORY
as: capacity to retain or recall that which is learned or
experienced. If you have dealt with any of my other caches it will
help to remember some of your past experiences.
The first stage should be easy
enough. No puzzles to “stump” you. Nope, nary a cipher to “hang”
you up. I don’t even need to “post” a hint. Just look under THE
ROCK for the waypoint that will direct you to the final
destination. It sounds easy doesn’t it? Yea right! More misery to
come.
By the way, did I mention there is a
really nice first finders prize for who ever endures this misery
first?
The rest of you will be treated to some very
nice trade items.
The final stage is where all my pent
up rage for birthdays is unleashed. I am confidant that those who
persevere will come away with great relief that the misery is over
and the realization that a new memory has just begun. Will you
please carry the container from the area to do your trading and
signing? Don’t flop down right there. The cache is packed full and
you need room to check everything out. You’ve came this far, fifty
more steps won’t cause much more misery and it will keep the area
from wearing as quick.
The container is of a type common to
the cache crowd. Newbies will likely have “TROUBLE” at first but
will definitely experience a “high” when all is said and done. You
old timers might “pull” your hair some but trust me; there is no
“REVENGE” intended with this one. A word of caution to all, go
slow, don’t get “roped” into a trick.
After you have tasted the thrill of
victory and signed the logbook, please replace the container as you
found it. The life of this cache is dependant on each of you
policing the area before leaving. Any leaves packed down by walking
about need to be fluffed up or new ones scattered out to remove any
trace of activity. This simple act will ensure a rewarding and
miserable hunt for the next visitor. We all have been to caches
where we followed a worn path straight to the cache, no gps needed.
Help keep this from happening here or to any caches for that
matter. Take one of the trash bags provided and fill with leaves
from an area away from the cache and dump them around the area if
needed, then use the bag to trash out.
I hope you enjoy this little bit of
misery and I thank you for spending time at Bakers Mtn. Park. Well,
I got to go, more misery awaits me on this birthday puzzle. I think
MrsI'llwaitinthecar better stayinthecar. She may get
runoverbyacar!
mr007s,,,,,Life is Good