GCYYYT The Crazy Man of Khaki (Traditional Cache) in Massachusetts, United States created by ReptileRoom

This cache has been archived.

MadMin: As it seems that this cache is missing or beyond repair, and the cache owner hasn't responded to repeated DNF/Needs Maintenance logs, I'm archiving this listing.

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A cache by ReptileRoom Message this owner

Hidden : 10/19/2006

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is a traditional cache located in Borderland State Park.

We, at The Reptile Room, would like to dedicate this cache to Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter.

A true conservationist, Steve loved all animals. His energetic education style drew people to him and to his cause. He was a true wildlife warrior. His life was dedicated to educating people about all animals, especially animals that have reputations as evil and scary.

The original Irwin related contents of the cache are:
Gecko magnet, photo safe frog stickers, a small elephant toy, a small kangaroo toy, a compass, some rubber snakes, zoo animal stickers, mini khaki outfit and 4 wheel drive vehicle scrapbook style sticker, brand new travelbug 'Crikey!', camera, and log book with pens and pencils and a pencil sharpener.

It would be nice if everyone could trade Steve related items, at least for awhile, but it isn't required. Be sure to take a picture with the camera and note the exposure number in the log book. Pictures of you in your favorite Steve related pose would be highly entertaining! Let us know when all the pictures are gone so we can pick it up and have them developed.

The cache itself is a medium size clear plastic container which snaps closed. Please be sure to close it correctly and replace it where you found it.

Happy hunting.

THE CROCODILES ARE CRYING

Endless visions fill my head – this man – as large as life
And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife

Because the way I see Steve Irwin – just put everything aside
It comes back to his family – it comes back to his pride

His animals inclusive – Crikey – light the place with love!
Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above

The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch
Living out his dream and in that classic ‘Stevo’ crouch

Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek
It’s one thing to be honoured as a champion unique
It’s one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved
It’s another to be taken in and genuinely loved

But that was where he had it right – I guess he always knew
From his fathers’ modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo

We cringed at times and shook our heads – but true to natures call
There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all

Yes the more I care to think of it – the more he had it right
If you’re going to make a difference – make it big andmake it bright!

Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first!
But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst

A world so large and loyal that it’s hard to comprehend
I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end

To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration
May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation

…My daughter broke the news to me – my six year old in tears
It was like she’d just turned old enough to show her honest fears

I tried to make some sense of it but whilst her Dad was trying
His little girl explained it best…she said “The crocodiles are crying”

Their best mate’s up in heaven now – the crocs up there are smiling!
And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling
As sure as we’ll continue with the trademarks of his spiel
Of all the tributes worthy – he was rough…but he was real

As sure as ‘Crikey!’ fills the sky
I think we’ll miss ya Steve…goodbye

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