GCQCM8 thE bOmBdog aTe My CaChe! (Traditional Cache) in Texas, United States created by The Popeteers

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Reviewer Revan: Cache Owner (CO) has not responded, so I am regretfully archiving this cache to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking new cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace this cache sometime in the future (not to exceed 10 days from the date of this entry), just contact me (by e-mail), and assuming it still meets the current Guidelines, I will consider unarchiving this cache.

Please be advised this is not a guarantee that this geocache will be unarchived. Many factors will go into my decision. The most important of which is how you responded to geocachers who tried to communicate with you regarding the problem(s) with this geocache hide and how you communicated with me, the Reviewer Revan.

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Hidden : 8/31/2005

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On August 21, 2005, as the Popeteers were returning from an Austin caching excursion, they were informed that their Knots Landing cache was missing!
Knots Landing was a sweet little cache that was visited by many local cachers. It was also a favorite of some of this park’s “wild” animals—the squirrels. The squirrels really loved to move and tear apart this cache. However, the Popeteers were always able to salvage something from the cache. Each time, they rebuilt it stronger and with more durable parts until finally, a chain was used to secure the two parts of the cache.
Mama and Papa Popeteer were discussing the dynamics of a cache find when their cell phone rang! It was Mama GeoReynozo—she was hysterically screaming, “The cache has been muggled…the cache…it’s been muggled!” As the story went, the GeoRreynozos were out caching the area and could find no trace of Knots Landing.
Earlier in the day, the Red Eyed Rebels had been in the area. They were entertaining themselves by listening to the scanner when they heard the call…”We need the bombdog! There’s a possible bomb at Meyer Park.
The bombdog arrived with several officers. The bombdog, named Boomer, had unfortunately missed his AM feeding and was quite hungry. For the record, camo tape does smell like lamb and rice Kibble, Boomer’s favorite. Needless to say, Boomer sniffed this cache and the smell did him in. One whiff, one bite, and a large gulp later, it was gone!
Constable Carter reported the incident to the Popeteers. As they explained geocaching, his eyes glazed over and he got the “deer in the headlights” look. (As a cacher, you may have experienced this phenomenon by explaining geocaching to a muggle.) Constable Carter, still unsure of what exactly geocaching was—other than not a bomb—promised to return the cache as soon as Boomer passed it. (We will let you know by putting Knots Landing back up.)
Afterwards, The Popeteers made T-shirts that read “The Bombdog Ate My Cache!” They wore them proudly to the Grillin and Chillin SETX Style event. Thanks Sam and Fancis. Many questioned the shirts as Mama and Papa Popeteer told their story. It was evident that Team Skammer knew more than they were telling. Even Blanco had a strange grin.
So, this cache is dedicated to Boomer and is placed close to his pen. Be careful if you have any camo tape on your person. He may be hungry! It is up to you which container to choose. There are several containers with logs within 15 feet of the coordinates. There is at least one large container large enough to trade big items. There are also anywhere from one to three small and/or micro containers in the area. You may sign any of these logs for credit. Only one credit for this cache will be awarded regardless of how many logs you find and sign. For FTF, you may want to log your time of signing as well as the date since several logs will be used.
The reason that we are using multiple containers is in case Boomer gets hungry again and makes off with one of the containers. After all, they are in his back yard. Remember, it’s OK to tell boomer that he’s a good boy, but don’t say anything about Pigs!
Have fun and again, thanks to all of the cachers involved that inspired this cache.

NOTE: The approach to the cache is through a park with posted hours of 10 AM to 10 PM. We would not recommend this as a night cache, as flashlights may attract Boomer and his colleague’s attention.
****** UPDATE from Hurricane IKE*******
We placed more containers today so there are at least 10 here. The area did take some storm damage but the cache is accessible! Happy caching!!!

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