Found on 2010-08-30
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Regular (Difficulty: 5 / Terrain: 5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1F4NV
We completed the 100 a few weekends ago (102 caches to be exact) with a few left over to go back and find. We managed it in 48 hours, so whilst not worthy of the wall of fame, impressive feat on foot if I do say so myself.
It was a fun series in all with many highs and lows: hides, paths and moods.
Plugged in the codes this morning and got the coords, so we were ready and since I'll business travelling next month we decided this was our last shot to go for it before the end of summer (or is already over?).
Headed out late, 5pm and found a place to park in a close just off the main road North of the cache. Headed down into the field and surroundings looked familiar. We got to the end of the field and then it seemed that we'd taken the wrong shortcut. Climbed the farmers gate, only to later realise there was a stile nearby in the corner of the field.
Cache was not difficult to reach but surrounded by nettles and brambles which were hostile to my pale bare legs (knew I shouldn't have wore my shorts). Glad we did not have to walk far for this one (well, actually we did but you know what I mean).
Quick photo op at GZ, admire the tat that is left after all the goodies have been pillaged and we were on our way back to the car.
On the way back I remarked to the wife we should go by No. 50 and see if we could try again... so we did.
Took: Munster GC
Dropped: Travel Bee
Visit: Celebrate Love
Thanks for a great series, which is obviously heck to maintain, but we didn't mind helping out. Now just to sweep up those one's that eluded us!
This entry was edited by _TeamFitz_ on Monday, 30 August 2010 at 13:01:48.
Monday 30 August 2010
GC1ER4K: ch050 - Chiltern Hundred, Westdean Lane
Found on 2010-08-30
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 4 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ER4K
We originally intended just to come out and do the bonus but this one has been bothering me since we DNF'd so I casually mentioned to Mrs Fitz we should drive by and have another quick look....
On the way over, I got an email alert for smithcox's find, so I felt certain this would be no trouble. Of course, this gave us as much trouble as it had in the dark with torches - 45 minutes later we were frustrated and still cacheless.
We'd searched all the spots we had before, including some obvious and some not so obvious places. We knew from previous logs that we should be looking up but all the climbing and poking yielded no fruit.
I looked at smithcox's log again and even though we found something tool-like hanging off a branch, there wasn't a way we could see that it would prove useful for what we intended and in the end it was a red herring.
We were about to give up (how many times does a geocacher say this in their log eh?) and then Mrs Fitz found something else which could be described as a tool but not something we'd call a tool, but using it and with a bit of help from me, Mrs Fitz was able to try something and.... yes..... it was a cache after all!
Kicking ourselves for this one as we've done so many now. I had looked at this on the first attempt but I also spotted the huge spiders nearby and decided that it just couldn't be. Well, it was. TFTC!
Coords in the description were confusing and seemed to be wildly out, took a reading ourselves, if it's any help to others. The hint is confusing only if you don't know what you're looking for.
This entry was edited by _TeamFitz_ on Monday, 30 August 2010 at 13:08:25.
This entry was edited by _TeamFitz_ on Monday, 30 August 2010 at 13:09:08.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 4 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ER4K
We originally intended just to come out and do the bonus but this one has been bothering me since we DNF'd so I casually mentioned to Mrs Fitz we should drive by and have another quick look....
On the way over, I got an email alert for smithcox's find, so I felt certain this would be no trouble. Of course, this gave us as much trouble as it had in the dark with torches - 45 minutes later we were frustrated and still cacheless.
We'd searched all the spots we had before, including some obvious and some not so obvious places. We knew from previous logs that we should be looking up but all the climbing and poking yielded no fruit.
I looked at smithcox's log again and even though we found something tool-like hanging off a branch, there wasn't a way we could see that it would prove useful for what we intended and in the end it was a red herring.
We were about to give up (how many times does a geocacher say this in their log eh?) and then Mrs Fitz found something else which could be described as a tool but not something we'd call a tool, but using it and with a bit of help from me, Mrs Fitz was able to try something and.... yes..... it was a cache after all!
Kicking ourselves for this one as we've done so many now. I had looked at this on the first attempt but I also spotted the huge spiders nearby and decided that it just couldn't be. Well, it was. TFTC!
Coords in the description were confusing and seemed to be wildly out, took a reading ourselves, if it's any help to others. The hint is confusing only if you don't know what you're looking for.
This entry was edited by _TeamFitz_ on Monday, 30 August 2010 at 13:08:25.
This entry was edited by _TeamFitz_ on Monday, 30 August 2010 at 13:09:08.
Sunday 29 August 2010
GC219RG: To Boot
Found on 2010-08-29
Placed by: Hillhappy1
Size: Regular (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC219RG
Finally found this with Geocritter (my nephew, doesn't have an account) and my non-caching brother!
We DNF'd on this one a long while ago so I emailed HH to check the coords, he advised we were one digit out on the Westings, however the irony is that I realise we had found the correct GZ before, but the number I sent to HH was wrong.
So after checking all along this bank we even went to up to the top of the bridge wondering if it was hid there but no. After looking over previous logs, read a couple of things which gave me us a bit more direction. Headed back to to GZ and this time looked in the less obvious place, after routing around and putting my hand here and there, I finally spotted the thing which was right in front of my face, but had not noticed!
At least Geocritter managed to dodge all the dog****, me and my bro were not so lucky. Geocritter's 4th cache, really loves geocaching and perhaps I'll open a separate account for him soon but he's just a bit young yet to be let run riot on the internets.
Thanks Hillhappy for another excellent cache!
This entry was edited by _TeamFitz_ on Sunday, 29 August 2010 at 16:28:24.
Placed by: Hillhappy1
Size: Regular (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC219RG
Finally found this with Geocritter (my nephew, doesn't have an account) and my non-caching brother!
We DNF'd on this one a long while ago so I emailed HH to check the coords, he advised we were one digit out on the Westings, however the irony is that I realise we had found the correct GZ before, but the number I sent to HH was wrong.
So after checking all along this bank we even went to up to the top of the bridge wondering if it was hid there but no. After looking over previous logs, read a couple of things which gave me us a bit more direction. Headed back to to GZ and this time looked in the less obvious place, after routing around and putting my hand here and there, I finally spotted the thing which was right in front of my face, but had not noticed!
At least Geocritter managed to dodge all the dog****, me and my bro were not so lucky. Geocritter's 4th cache, really loves geocaching and perhaps I'll open a separate account for him soon but he's just a bit young yet to be let run riot on the internets.
Thanks Hillhappy for another excellent cache!
This entry was edited by _TeamFitz_ on Sunday, 29 August 2010 at 16:28:24.
Tuesday 17 August 2010
GC27W7E: Helical Ridges
Found on 2010-08-17
Placed by: Loony Londo
Size: Not chosen (Difficulty: 3 / Terrain: 1)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC27W7E
Actually "found" on 17/8 but just got to logging today (30/8) having time to do research.
After Going Out Or Getting Lost If Not Good answers, found an obscure blog or two, and those led me onto some of the key scientific and trade descriptions. I think I have the correct answers but prepared to accept if I got them wrong - I particularly found the stone masons term of reference difficult to obtain but I think I understand it.
Anyway, I went for this one on my way back from the Saudi Arabian Embassy, after submitting my application for a visa to go there for business. It was grey day which turned a bit wet and I had spent an hour waiting for the embassy to open that morning (open one hour later due to Ramadan). Took a while to locate as I was using solely my Android phone which got me to within 30m of GZ but a quick gaze through the previous logs confirmed my location.
Learned something new again thanks to Geocaching, and got to see the HQ of that paragon (arguably) of financial reporting. Much more satisfying than a couple of Gowalla check-ins!
Won't let me upload an image just now (down for maintenance)... will upload asap.
Placed by: Loony Londo
Size: Not chosen (Difficulty: 3 / Terrain: 1)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC27W7E
Actually "found" on 17/8 but just got to logging today (30/8) having time to do research.
After Going Out Or Getting Lost If Not Good answers, found an obscure blog or two, and those led me onto some of the key scientific and trade descriptions. I think I have the correct answers but prepared to accept if I got them wrong - I particularly found the stone masons term of reference difficult to obtain but I think I understand it.
Anyway, I went for this one on my way back from the Saudi Arabian Embassy, after submitting my application for a visa to go there for business. It was grey day which turned a bit wet and I had spent an hour waiting for the embassy to open that morning (open one hour later due to Ramadan). Took a while to locate as I was using solely my Android phone which got me to within 30m of GZ but a quick gaze through the previous logs confirmed my location.
Learned something new again thanks to Geocaching, and got to see the HQ of that paragon (arguably) of financial reporting. Much more satisfying than a couple of Gowalla check-ins!
Won't let me upload an image just now (down for maintenance)... will upload asap.
Sunday 15 August 2010
GC2BY9Q: Corn Field Cache
Found on 2010-08-15
Placed by: masslehoff
Size: Regular (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2BY9Q
We were in the area doing cache maintenance in Cassiobury Park so decided to hit this one whilst we were here. Mrs Fitz found it after we tried the wrong side of the fence, she found a hole she could fit through and disappeared as I walked ahead. Nice large sized container but I hope it survives the winter - maybe a lock n' lock would do here.
Nice walk and a lovely view in the late evening sun, pretty sure this is a wheat field though?
TFTC!
Placed by: masslehoff
Size: Regular (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2BY9Q
We were in the area doing cache maintenance in Cassiobury Park so decided to hit this one whilst we were here. Mrs Fitz found it after we tried the wrong side of the fence, she found a hole she could fit through and disappeared as I walked ahead. Nice large sized container but I hope it survives the winter - maybe a lock n' lock would do here.
Nice walk and a lovely view in the late evening sun, pretty sure this is a wheat field though?
TFTC!
Saturday 7 August 2010
GC2A72F: Route 66 - 17 - Yellowstone National Park
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Regular (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A72F
Final one of the day for us and WCC Crew were impressed with the larger size. Now back to Watford with a sore hiney - must really get a new bicycle seat as the standard one on this is hard, with no suspension!
Thanks for another enjoyable series GUM54!
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Regular (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A72F
Final one of the day for us and WCC Crew were impressed with the larger size. Now back to Watford with a sore hiney - must really get a new bicycle seat as the standard one on this is hard, with no suspension!
Thanks for another enjoyable series GUM54!
GC2A728: Route 66 - 16 - Montreal
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Other (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A728
Seems like the council/highway authorities wanted to cover all bases for walkers, The top of this post has arrows pointing all ways! Will upload a photo later when I get the chance to examine my SD card.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Other (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A728
Seems like the council/highway authorities wanted to cover all bases for walkers, The top of this post has arrows pointing all ways! Will upload a photo later when I get the chance to examine my SD card.
GC2A721: Route 66 - 15 - Grand Canyon
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A721
Another one found by TeamNoodle whilst I had walked past it without a thought.
Nice view from here, good view of the M25 and it's STILL a car park on the Northbound!
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A721
Another one found by TeamNoodle whilst I had walked past it without a thought.
Nice view from here, good view of the M25 and it's STILL a car park on the Northbound!
GC2A71V: Route 66 - 14 - Niagara Falls
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A71V
These were getting easier to find now, saw something that was a bit out of place and there the cache was.
Great walk/cycle route here.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A71V
These were getting easier to find now, saw something that was a bit out of place and there the cache was.
Great walk/cycle route here.
GC2A71K: Route 66 - 13 - Empire State Building
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A71K
TeamNoodle found this one whilst we were all looking around the gate. Nice spot and the rain was petering out.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A71K
TeamNoodle found this one whilst we were all looking around the gate. Nice spot and the rain was petering out.
GC2A71D: Route 66 - 12 - Chicago
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A71D
Another trickier find but it did not evade us for long. As we were signing the log the heavens opened and it poured down for about 10 minutes.
Thankfully we were able to take cover under the nearby barn shed. Don't think the farmer would have minded.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A71D
Another trickier find but it did not evade us for long. As we were signing the log the heavens opened and it poured down for about 10 minutes.
Thankfully we were able to take cover under the nearby barn shed. Don't think the farmer would have minded.
GC2A715: Route 66 - 11 - Alcatraz
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A715
Found quickly enough, this was a bit of a busy junction but thankfully no-one got ran over. Still sunny at this point.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A715
Found quickly enough, this was a bit of a busy junction but thankfully no-one got ran over. Still sunny at this point.
GC2A711: Route 66 - 10 - McDonalds - Free Wi-Fi?!
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A711
Ha ha, didn't seem to have a drive thru on this one so no Big Mac and Fries for us!
Spotted the cache easily but let the WCC Crew and TeamNoodle have a go at spotting it.
Log signed then we headed down to the pub for some lunch and a rest stop.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A711
Ha ha, didn't seem to have a drive thru on this one so no Big Mac and Fries for us!
Spotted the cache easily but let the WCC Crew and TeamNoodle have a go at spotting it.
Log signed then we headed down to the pub for some lunch and a rest stop.
GC2A70N: Route 66 - 9 - Slot Canyon
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A70N
Now the name of this one intrigues me as I've never heard of Slot Canyon, neither has Mrs Fitz. Sounds like it's off the tourist trails.
Easy find once again.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A70N
Now the name of this one intrigues me as I've never heard of Slot Canyon, neither has Mrs Fitz. Sounds like it's off the tourist trails.
Easy find once again.
GC2A70G: Route 66 - 8 - California desert
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Other (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A70G
We searched quite a while from this one until we discovered that one of the the WCC guys were standing right over it with their bike leaned up against the post!
Again WCC Team very amused at the size.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Other (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A70G
We searched quite a while from this one until we discovered that one of the the WCC guys were standing right over it with their bike leaned up against the post!
Again WCC Team very amused at the size.
GC2A6ZN: Route 66 - 7 - Los Angeles
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Other (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6ZN
The guys from WCC quite enjoyed this one seeing as they'd never been caching before.
Clever hide but I've seen enough of these now to know!
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Other (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6ZN
The guys from WCC quite enjoyed this one seeing as they'd never been caching before.
Clever hide but I've seen enough of these now to know!
GC2A6YB: Route 66 - 6 - Roswell
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6YB
So I guess this is a walking series now I realise there's so many stiles!
Great view from the cache, this one we spread out and were kicking the ground for a bit until one of the guys looked up and spotted it.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6YB
So I guess this is a walking series now I realise there's so many stiles!
Great view from the cache, this one we spread out and were kicking the ground for a bit until one of the guys looked up and spotted it.
GC2A6XV: Route 66 - 5 - Golden Gate Bridge
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6XV
Evaded us for a while, but when you look at the hidey place hard to figure out why - I guess the guys were still getting their geosense.
M25 looking really slow Northbound.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6XV
Evaded us for a while, but when you look at the hidey place hard to figure out why - I guess the guys were still getting their geosense.
M25 looking really slow Northbound.
GC2A6XJ: Route 66 - 4 - Forks
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6XJ
Had to stop and pump up my tires on the way to this one, despite having pumped them up the night before - thankfully they lasted the rest of the way round.
This hide was a bit more inventive but was easily found nonetheless by me this time.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6XJ
Had to stop and pump up my tires on the way to this one, despite having pumped them up the night before - thankfully they lasted the rest of the way round.
This hide was a bit more inventive but was easily found nonetheless by me this time.
GC2A6XB: Route 66 - 3 - Hollywood Boulevard
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6XB
Another one found again quickly by the WCC Team! I forgot how quick it is to do a series on bike.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6XB
Another one found again quickly by the WCC Team! I forgot how quick it is to do a series on bike.
GC2A6WV: Route 66 - 2 - Central Park, NYC
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6WV
I quick ride from #1 this was found by one of the WCC Team. Weather was holding out nicely.
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Micro (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6WV
I quick ride from #1 this was found by one of the WCC Team. Weather was holding out nicely.
GC2A6V4: Route 66 - 1 - Yosemite National Park
Found on 2010-08-07
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6V4
Out cycling the Route 66 today, came with TeamNoodle and brought a few other non-cachers logged under WCC Team (no account).
I have to say I've only been to the USA once and it wasn't the mainland so most of these places are lost on me but maybe next year I'll plan to visit a friend.
Cycled from Watford and it's the first time I'd been on my bike this year so I was really feeling it, but nice to do a smaller series than the Chesham 100 last weekend!
This was an easy find for TeamNoodle.
Took TB
Left GC
Placed by: GUM54
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC2A6V4
Out cycling the Route 66 today, came with TeamNoodle and brought a few other non-cachers logged under WCC Team (no account).
I have to say I've only been to the USA once and it wasn't the mainland so most of these places are lost on me but maybe next year I'll plan to visit a friend.
Cycled from Watford and it's the first time I'd been on my bike this year so I was really feeling it, but nice to do a smaller series than the Chesham 100 last weekend!
This was an easy find for TeamNoodle.
Took TB
Left GC
Sunday 1 August 2010
GC1EWDY: ch108 - Chiltern Hundred, Pednor Bottom West
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDY
Parked up nearby, but we weren't staying - quick find hardly worth a mention really but since this was the last cache we actually found (couldn't find 109) I guess that leaves it to us to thank Dr Solly for his hard work, and for being available for us all weekend to give the code whilst we replaced the missing ones.
There are a few for us to come back for, but I think we have enough for the bonus. I can proudly confirm that now all of the caches we found, bar one, have the bonus codes written somewhere in them or on the log. So a few more people should be able to go for the bonus now!
Thanks for the series! Glad to see those rings disappear (almost)!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDY
Parked up nearby, but we weren't staying - quick find hardly worth a mention really but since this was the last cache we actually found (couldn't find 109) I guess that leaves it to us to thank Dr Solly for his hard work, and for being available for us all weekend to give the code whilst we replaced the missing ones.
There are a few for us to come back for, but I think we have enough for the bonus. I can proudly confirm that now all of the caches we found, bar one, have the bonus codes written somewhere in them or on the log. So a few more people should be able to go for the bonus now!
Thanks for the series! Glad to see those rings disappear (almost)!
GC1EWDK: ch107 - Chiltern Hundred, Pednor Bottom
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDK
Too easy, and Rav4 is definitely the way to go with the hundred - don't know why we didn't think of it earlier!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDK
Too easy, and Rav4 is definitely the way to go with the hundred - don't know why we didn't think of it earlier!
GC1EWDH: ch106 - Chiltern Hundred, Pednor Bottom East
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 2.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDH
Now this was a bit trickier, had to spread out a bit before we found it - wasn't quite a high reach - there are others in the 100 which require more of a stretch.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 2.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDH
Now this was a bit trickier, had to spread out a bit before we found it - wasn't quite a high reach - there are others in the 100 which require more of a stretch.
GC1EWDB: ch105 - Chiltern Hundred, Pedonr Vale Farm
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDB
We were able to pull up nice and close, it was found and signed before the engine got cold.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWDB
We were able to pull up nice and close, it was found and signed before the engine got cold.
GC1EWD3: ch104 - Chiltern Hundred, Westdean Lane
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWD3
Easy find for Mrs Fitz...
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWD3
Easy find for Mrs Fitz...
GC1EWD0: ch103 - Chiltern Hundred, Westdean Lane view
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWD0
We actually did this one last - the reason being at the time I had no reception on the mobile so I couldn't contact Dr S to confirm a replacement drop.
On the way back, after obtaining the code we stopped quickly in the car and tucked the replacement neatly away in near enough the spot it should be in going by the hint.
On the first time up here though, on foot, we didn't have much time to spare, desperate to relieve ourselves and me personally needing a No. 2 we headed out and decided to get back to the car asap and skip the last of the caches further up.
Finally finding releif in The Bell we resolved to drive the last few caches and give our feet a rest.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWD0
We actually did this one last - the reason being at the time I had no reception on the mobile so I couldn't contact Dr S to confirm a replacement drop.
On the way back, after obtaining the code we stopped quickly in the car and tucked the replacement neatly away in near enough the spot it should be in going by the hint.
On the first time up here though, on foot, we didn't have much time to spare, desperate to relieve ourselves and me personally needing a No. 2 we headed out and decided to get back to the car asap and skip the last of the caches further up.
Finally finding releif in The Bell we resolved to drive the last few caches and give our feet a rest.
GC1EWCT: ch102 - Chiltern Hundred, Wych Elm Farm
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWCT
This one was a little more trickier - it was not in the obvious place nor where the GPSr at first led us, but then I decided to check out the place that didn't look like it had a cachers trail, and I had to drop my rucksack too, there I did find it.
I should mention at this point that we were both now feeling the effects of a large pub meal and drinks and were desperately in need of relief.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWCT
This one was a little more trickier - it was not in the obvious place nor where the GPSr at first led us, but then I decided to check out the place that didn't look like it had a cachers trail, and I had to drop my rucksack too, there I did find it.
I should mention at this point that we were both now feeling the effects of a large pub meal and drinks and were desperately in need of relief.
GC1EWCK: ch101 - Chiltern Hundred, Wych Elm Farm view
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWCK
As we got to this another very large jogger coming down the road so we had to lurk a little. This is sure a popular road for joggers. Not a problem this one.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWCK
As we got to this another very large jogger coming down the road so we had to lurk a little. This is sure a popular road for joggers. Not a problem this one.
GC1EWCB: ch100 - Chiltern Hundred, Great Friar's Hill
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWCB
Yay #100! But not quite a hundred found yet. Just as I had laid eyes on the cache an old lady came jogging down the road then stopped for a chat - folks sure are friendly round the Chilterns. It was about 5 minutes then she was off again and we grabbed it.
Replacement once again, so got the code from Dr S and this is written on the log now.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWCB
Yay #100! But not quite a hundred found yet. Just as I had laid eyes on the cache an old lady came jogging down the road then stopped for a chat - folks sure are friendly round the Chilterns. It was about 5 minutes then she was off again and we grabbed it.
Replacement once again, so got the code from Dr S and this is written on the log now.
GC1EWC0: ch099 - Chiltern Hundred, Pednor Road
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWC0
Good trek to this one. Not a difficult find, just as we found it a lady opposite had come out of here house to tell us where it was!
Solly has his spies everywhere.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EWC0
Good trek to this one. Not a difficult find, just as we found it a lady opposite had come out of here house to tell us where it was!
Solly has his spies everywhere.
GC1EW9B: ch098 - Chiltern Hundred, Chesham Ring link
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW9B
A little bit of hunting around but then I spotted something reflecting from the trees.
Log is slighlty damp but looks like it is drying out, will survive so we didn't replace. Dog walking roamer from earlier with the slobbery dog caught up with us and like most of the locals was up for a chat - but unlike most of the locals didn't know what we were doing.
Since we could see the route from yesterday we were wondering if we were meant to double back or if there was a road, he indicated there was. He then began to recommend the Queens Head - which we said we'd been to yesterday. We told him our car was parked up the hill and our next waypoint was too (since he'd asked about the GPSr). We bid him fairwell and were on the way again.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW9B
A little bit of hunting around but then I spotted something reflecting from the trees.
Log is slighlty damp but looks like it is drying out, will survive so we didn't replace. Dog walking roamer from earlier with the slobbery dog caught up with us and like most of the locals was up for a chat - but unlike most of the locals didn't know what we were doing.
Since we could see the route from yesterday we were wondering if we were meant to double back or if there was a road, he indicated there was. He then began to recommend the Queens Head - which we said we'd been to yesterday. We told him our car was parked up the hill and our next waypoint was too (since he'd asked about the GPSr). We bid him fairwell and were on the way again.
GC1EW8Y: ch097 - Chiltern Hundred, Drydell Lane
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8Y
Found the replacement right away, but as there was no number another reach for the Batphone and on to Dr S.
Interestingly, he asked us to check again and indeed, the original cache was there, as it had always been - I think we would have spotted this too if not for the replacement being found first.
Original cache signed, replacement taken out (we put the replacement log that had a lot of signatures on it, with the original). I am glad now we honestly DNF'd on the ones we genuinely thought were more difficult, rather than issuing another throw-down.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8Y
Found the replacement right away, but as there was no number another reach for the Batphone and on to Dr S.
Interestingly, he asked us to check again and indeed, the original cache was there, as it had always been - I think we would have spotted this too if not for the replacement being found first.
Original cache signed, replacement taken out (we put the replacement log that had a lot of signatures on it, with the original). I am glad now we honestly DNF'd on the ones we genuinely thought were more difficult, rather than issuing another throw-down.
GC1EW8T: ch096 - Chiltern Hundred, Pednor Mead Farm
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8T
On the way to this one we were greeted by a dog walking roamer, but why is it always the slobbery dogs which are the friendliest? This one came bounding over (the dog, not the owner) and I reached down to pet (as one does) and my hand was gunked.
Ah well, least we had tissue.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8T
On the way to this one we were greeted by a dog walking roamer, but why is it always the slobbery dogs which are the friendliest? This one came bounding over (the dog, not the owner) and I reached down to pet (as one does) and my hand was gunked.
Ah well, least we had tissue.
GC1EW8M: ch095 - Chiltern Hundred, older tree
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8M
Quickly spotted, quickly logged!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8M
Quickly spotted, quickly logged!
GC1EW8A: ch094 - Chiltern Hundred, The Highlands
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8A
Found the replacement cache, quick call to Dr S for code and we wrote this on the log.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW8A
Found the replacement cache, quick call to Dr S for code and we wrote this on the log.
GC1EW86: ch093 - Chiltern Hundred, ad astra
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW86
Mrs Fitz started the climb whilst I ambled round the back and spotted it straight away. Bish, bash, bosh job done! No TB in this m'fraid.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW86
Mrs Fitz started the climb whilst I ambled round the back and spotted it straight away. Bish, bash, bosh job done! No TB in this m'fraid.
GC1EW82: ch092 - Chiltern Hundred, electric fence?
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW82
Very visible from the path, well to me at least, Mrs Fitz went to the wrong side at first. Enjoying the walk down this old track and the weather was superb, not sunny but not raining either - and a cool breeze.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW82
Very visible from the path, well to me at least, Mrs Fitz went to the wrong side at first. Enjoying the walk down this old track and the weather was superb, not sunny but not raining either - and a cool breeze.
GC1EW7X: ch091 - Chiltern Hundred, The Gate
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW7X
What's so weird about this gate is that it seems like it's quite a new one too - at least it hasn't weathered much. Quick find after going in the wrong direction and getting pranged by another branch - ouch!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW7X
What's so weird about this gate is that it seems like it's quite a new one too - at least it hasn't weathered much. Quick find after going in the wrong direction and getting pranged by another branch - ouch!
GC1EW7K: ch090 - Chiltern Hundred, Little Hundridge Lane
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW7K
A few more scratches and another one found quite quickly. Thankfully Mrs Fitz knows her trees.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1EW7K
A few more scratches and another one found quite quickly. Thankfully Mrs Fitz knows her trees.
GC1ETWM: ch089 - Chiltern Hundred, Herberts Hole
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETWM
Quite tricky, camo blended in quite well with surroundings - took Mrs Fitz a few seconds to spot after me and she usually sees them first.
Had to jump up on the branch, Mrs Fitz was quite (un)helpful in giving me a shove which made me put my hands on some nettles - ouch!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETWM
Quite tricky, camo blended in quite well with surroundings - took Mrs Fitz a few seconds to spot after me and she usually sees them first.
Had to jump up on the branch, Mrs Fitz was quite (un)helpful in giving me a shove which made me put my hands on some nettles - ouch!
GC1ETWC: ch088 - Chiltern Hundred, Pednor Lake
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETWC
Aah so the last log explains why it didn't match the hint. I had gone on ahead of Mrs Fitz but my search was hampered by dog walking roamer who suddenly decided to slow down suspiciously as I hovered around GZ.
Placed back where it was found as we were not sure where the original hide was - took a while to spot the "lake"!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 2)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETWC
Aah so the last log explains why it didn't match the hint. I had gone on ahead of Mrs Fitz but my search was hampered by dog walking roamer who suddenly decided to slow down suspiciously as I hovered around GZ.
Placed back where it was found as we were not sure where the original hide was - took a while to spot the "lake"!
GC1ETWA: ch087 - Chiltern Hundred, Great Pednor Farm
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETWA
We are really starting to feel these steep climbs now. Nice to be in the open again but not keen on these overgrown pathways.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETWA
We are really starting to feel these steep climbs now. Nice to be in the open again but not keen on these overgrown pathways.
GC1ETW4: ch086 - Chiltern Hundred, Bellows Wood
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETW4
I like it when the hints are little less abstract... trouble is when they're not abstract, they're generic!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 1.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETW4
I like it when the hints are little less abstract... trouble is when they're not abstract, they're generic!
GC1ETVY: ch085 - Chiltern Hundred, Capps Wood
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETVY
Yep, exactly what the hint says, GPSr was a little off though under the tree cover.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETVY
Yep, exactly what the hint says, GPSr was a little off though under the tree cover.
GC1ETVN: ch084 - Chiltern Hundred, Cogdells Farm
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 2.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETVN
We lifted our eyes but no eye had seen, no ear had heard... till we called Dr S and confirmed it was missing. Another replacement with code and logbook has been left here.
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 2 / Terrain: 2.5)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETVN
We lifted our eyes but no eye had seen, no ear had heard... till we called Dr S and confirmed it was missing. Another replacement with code and logbook has been left here.
GC1ETVD: ch083 - Chiltern Hundred, Cogdells Lane
Found on 2010-08-01
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETVD
After going to church and giving our bodies a bit of a rest this morning, we decided to go for pub lunch at the Artichoke in Croxley. It was here after eating their huge gourmet burger that we were recounting our previous day, and Mrs Fitz was still adamant she could have gone on for night-caching the final ring.
We both thought it would be great if we could at least do the 100 in a weekend, if not a day. It was then that she stated she could quite easily head over and do it now. Well I was feeling quite stuffed and thought she was only bluffing - in order to tell people later that I held her back and we could have done it. So I kind of went along in a double-bluff, thinking I would get her to climb down.
The bluffing back and forth continued (though she insists she was genuine all along). I had already texted Dr S that we were done and would try the final ring another time, but as we drove back home in the car I was really starting to get excited about going out there again. At the same time, bluffing or not, Mrs Fitz was losing her enthusiasm and tried to seduce me into taking a nap when we got back home - but I was by this time all fired up and getting on my caching gear.
So moments later we were back in the car, and heading back. I sent another text to Dr S to check he'd be on hand and he said "Go for it"!
Arrived at GZ, parked on the side of the road without blocking access and found quite quickly. Onward Samwise!
Placed by: drsolly
Size: Small (Difficulty: 1.5 / Terrain: 1)
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Geocaching.com: GC1ETVD
After going to church and giving our bodies a bit of a rest this morning, we decided to go for pub lunch at the Artichoke in Croxley. It was here after eating their huge gourmet burger that we were recounting our previous day, and Mrs Fitz was still adamant she could have gone on for night-caching the final ring.
We both thought it would be great if we could at least do the 100 in a weekend, if not a day. It was then that she stated she could quite easily head over and do it now. Well I was feeling quite stuffed and thought she was only bluffing - in order to tell people later that I held her back and we could have done it. So I kind of went along in a double-bluff, thinking I would get her to climb down.
The bluffing back and forth continued (though she insists she was genuine all along). I had already texted Dr S that we were done and would try the final ring another time, but as we drove back home in the car I was really starting to get excited about going out there again. At the same time, bluffing or not, Mrs Fitz was losing her enthusiasm and tried to seduce me into taking a nap when we got back home - but I was by this time all fired up and getting on my caching gear.
So moments later we were back in the car, and heading back. I sent another text to Dr S to check he'd be on hand and he said "Go for it"!
Arrived at GZ, parked on the side of the road without blocking access and found quite quickly. Onward Samwise!
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