A short break in Essex and a few CMs en route. A dullish day but after the recent rain nice to celebrate the New Year with a dry one (weather....not alcohol!!). Many thanks to the COs for setting these caches and bringing us to some lovely churches.
The GPS wasn't very co-operative here but my first guess at a possible host bore fruit.

Unfortunately we forgot our pen and the pen with the log isn't working so hopefully you will accept our photo as evidence :) tftc stunning walk!

Found it

Oh yes there it was ! Finally found somewhere big enough to leave the Simpson's Ball!!

Eventually found it after looking for a while

Trusted the GZ point on the map and eventually we got it!! Freezing January morning berry
TFTC

No problems at all with the puzzle and again the main trouble was finding our way to the GZ. Once there kathwood2003 braved the prickly branches and retrieved the cache. All good here. Tftc!

Found with alanwito on Sunday; just needed to retrospectively solve the puzzle :-) TFTC!

I solved this a long time ago and I’m not entirely sure about the method although re-reading the cache page I think I know. Today I think we had more problems finding our way to the GZ but we got there in the end and found the cache in fine fettle. Tftc!

Another cache found with alanwito on Sunday and signed in optimistic expectation of being able to solve the puzzle, which I have duly done ;-) TFTC!

Tftc

Once re-solved and Google Earthed there was no real need for much prep. Read logs just in case.
On a time restricted visit but thankfully quickly found and signed.
So much so that time allowed for a short wander nearby and for a few photos.

Thanks Ray (A fine pair)

Nearby with 40 minutes. Have I time? Both prep'd and find logs read, there seemed to be every chance.
The original was harder in one respect but this still took me longer, much longer than it should.

Soon parked and paced. Looked around and soon spotted it lying in the open.
SL (again? Did I need to revisit? What's that about if the names on the log? )
Thanks Ray.

Well ahead of time so the other? Yes why not?

Quick found but the bag is open and wet inside and the pen doesn’t work. Thx for the cache at the great spot.
#3413

On a beautiful day we made the Hookers Trail. A varied hiking tour with a lot of scenic views. The only disturbing thing was the huge amount of people doing the same walk. But why complaining it was wonderful

Greets from Germany.
Tftc. Danke fürs Dösle

A subject which I am aware of but not necessarily a fan of.
I enjoyed 'playing' but what next?
Eventually worked out what to do and satisfy the checker.

Google Earth at first left me concerned, but two 'landmarks' may help. Surprised the closer was easily spotted and then the cache was soon found.

Favourite. Thanks Ray.

Tftc

Found it, used the photo spoiler

Tftc. Took the GPS a bit to hone in.

Another great stopover along this very scenic track. Love it.

Tftc

Enjoyed reading the GC description and finding the cache in good condition. Tftc!

A quick find as we had a little time to spare whilst we were out. Contents quite damp but could sign log - as TheW. Added a car to swaps. TFTC

Published

Can I have the car serviced please. Maybe new tyres. There's nothing wrong with the brakes but the accelerator seems to be playing up. Perhaps the aeordynamics also need adjusting

...

or maybe I need to be a better driver!


(No, I blame my navigator)

This was my find No.8637

TFTC Mr Crow

Find #1 of 2 for today

Well that hasn't happened for a long while an FTF on a Mr Crow hide. The puzzle drive me around the bend to start with but then I got to brake at the right time. Follow the hint when finding. I had at least 20 cars pass me in about 10 minutes.



infinson

Finally back to Aoraki ;)
Found it quite fast

Hier mussten wir etwas länger suchen. Dann hat es im Gebüsch geraschelt und Siege da. Hier ist er. Dfdc

This was a DNF on a very hot summers day last year but today with no nettles it was a breeze. Logged and swapped and added several more swaps as a cache of this size deserves to have . A v cold but sunny afternoon. TFTC

Nic rand fun cache to find with karnuku today. Cool camo.
TFTC
???? _Eagles

Found with kiwi eagle

Container and log book replaced all good again

Great new cache in place. THANK YOU drawp.

Nice find with smiley568 #54 of 2020

We walked the Hooker Valley Track this morning. After a few days on the east coast, this felt pretty crowded... Nevertheless a really nice walk with great scenery. We choose this cache as it is a little off the main track.

#52 of 366 goal 2020

With Cami211996

11:09
Jessus was here with Zuzka during the honeymoon around the globe.
TFTC

Jan/30/2020 - OK here.

Jan/30/2020 - This bespoke cache is MISSING presumed stolen. I will not replace until the next potential finder lets me know they are about to retrieve. Message me.

I enjoyed the backstory to this cache! Took a while to return the cache to its spot as I waited for a family to finish taking approx 5 billion selfies. Cache snugly tucked away and I was on my way! Beautiful location for it. Cheers!

No problems here.

T4TC

Found this cache with LiArt.
Logged in the logbook.
Nice surrounding.
CO: TFTC
????????

Met BenArt54 vandaag op stap.
Yesss????
TFTC
????????

Up from Kent to hunt out a challenge we now qualify for and decided to also hunt out a few caches whilst in the area.

Nice quick find but log was a bit wet.

Log signed and cache replaced as found.

Tftc

This was my 4064 find, Thank you Mr Crow for placing the cache.

We’ve come up from Kent today primarily for a Challenge we finally qualified for yesterday, and decided to grab some CMs while we’re here.

Quick and easy find. Log is very wet but we managed to sign it.

Log signed as G+F :-)

TFTC :-)

Soon had our hands on this one.


On the way to an event in Maldon with Box Teddies
and we had a little time to grab a few Rally Round
caches that we helped solve some time ago.

Thanks four the cache

@BEASTMARSTA

A rare caching afternoon with BEASTMARSTA today, this isn’t an area we visit often so had a few caches we’ve been waiting to look for for quite some time. As I was driver, BEASTMARSTA was the main man doing the searching today. He was mostly successful. Lovely hide. TFTC ????

Not been found for a while but was all safe and sound.


On the way to an event in Maldon with Box Teddies
and we had a little time to grab a few Rally Round
caches that we helped solve some time ago.

Thanks four the cache

@BEASTMARSTA

A rare caching afternoon with BEASTMARSTA today, this isn’t an area we visit often so had a few caches we’ve been waiting to look for for quite some time. As I was driver, BEASTMARSTA was the main man doing the searching today. He was mostly successful. Lovely hide. TFTC ????

Just as we grabbed this on a car approached so we
drove off with the cache and signed the log then
returned a few mins later and safely replaced.

On the way to an event in Maldon with Box Teddies
and we had a little time to grab a few Rally Round
caches that we helped solve some time ago.

Thanks four the cache

@BEASTMARSTA

A rare caching afternoon with BEASTMARSTA today, this isn’t an area we visit often so had a few caches we’ve been waiting to look for for quite some time. As I was driver, BEASTMARSTA was the main man doing the searching today. He was mostly successful. Lovely hide. TFTC ????

Nicely tucked away and quickly found and replaced.


On the way to an event in Maldon with Box Teddies
and we had a little time to grab a few Rally Round
caches that we helped solve some time ago.

Thanks four the cache

@BEASTMARSTA

A rare caching afternoon with BEASTMARSTA today, this isn’t an area we visit often so had a few caches we’ve been waiting to look for for quite some time. As I was driver, BEASTMARSTA was the main man doing the searching today. He was mostly successful. Lovely hide. TFTC ????

All safe and sound here. Great hide.


On the way to an event in Maldon with Box Teddies
and we had a little time to grab a few Rally Round
caches that we helped solve some time ago.

Thanks four the cache

@BEASTMARSTA

A rare caching afternoon with BEASTMARSTA today, this isn’t an area we visit often so had a few caches we’ve been waiting to look for for quite some time. As I was driver, BEASTMARSTA was the main man doing the searching today. He was mostly successful. Lovely hide. TFTC ????

Auf der autobahn gefunden trotzdem super eindruck tftc

When this cache was first published, I had no idea what to do. I went and took photos of the pump, not once but twice (in case I’d missed something) and studied them at home. Nothing jumped out and so the RR was put on the back burner. I returned to the puzzle a few times but got nowhere. Watching ‘Only Connect’ on the TV recently, something clicked with one of the connections the teams had to solve. I wondered whether I could apply the same principle to this Rally Round and was surprised when some numbers materialised. I realised I’d stumbled upon something but I had no idea what to do next!

Saw the CO at the event in Maldon recently and he confirmed that I was on the right track. The next stage was harder but eventually, with the help of Google, I arrived at another set of numbers that looked very promising but were in the wrong format for the checker. I struggle with this kind of conversion but once done the plot looked very promising so I put them into the checker and got the green light.

Decided to go and look for the cache today. A familiar area for me, and I was soon at GZ. Cache was found without any problems. Log signed, and time for one more cache today having recently passed my ‘Driving Test’!

Thanks for the Rally Round, Mr Crow. Have a favourite point.

I had briefly looked at this puzzle when it was first published but realising it required a certain amount of dexterity on the keypad I’d dismissed it without trying. Met the CO at a recent event and he mentioned this cache. Decided I should give it another go. A bit of helped was needed from the youngest member of my family (Ian) who is much better at this kind of skill. He was shocked at my attempt and so took over. It took four goes but eventually we were rewarded with the coordinates.

I took my driving test in 1977 and passed second time (Ian of course passed first time!!). I dread the thought of ever having to resit it to prove I can still drive. The Hazard perception and computer elements would probably get the better of me.

Having found RR205, I decided to put my driving to the test and look for this one. As advised on the cache page, and course as outlined in the Hhighway Code, I parked safely in a layby and walked to GZ. A quick find once there.

Thanks for setting this one, My Crow. It was actually quite enjoyable!! Nice to see my name at the top of the leaderboard for this one. Have a favourite point.

Published

Published

Published

I think I'd better try to do Onedrous Numbers 1 first!

update 21/02/2021
Solved 1 & 2 with a python program

Quick easy findGPS was spot on for me. TFTC

#8609 found @ 13:50:00, cache 1 of 3 today.

It was a nice day and I had some time to do a quick bit of caching on my way back home from Colchester, so I stopped off around Braxted and Wickham Bishops for a few finds.

Not been here for a while! No problem parking, and no problem locating the pot, a nice spot.

TFTC, Mr Crow

Solved by Mrs J, using the skills learnt in the Previous Knight Cache.
Found by Mr J. this morning.
The cache was on the ground, but I put it back to match the hint.
TFTC

Solved by Mrs J 22/12/19.
This was a subject that was completely new and strange to us both.
A quick find this morning by Mr J. on a sortie into Crowland.
TFTC

FTF #102
GC #5500
I was at home when these new Rally Rounds popped up. Storm Ciara was blowing and I wasn’t going anywhere. Quickly found the theme for onedrous numbers, which I was already familiar with.
With a bit of programming I had the solution to Onedrous Numbers 1 within two hours of publication. Quickly the solution to #2 fell into place.
I spent almost an hour searching for the cache today. Eventually, had to admit defeat and went elsewhere for some cache finds.
. . .
I returned later and found the cache quickly. It was just a bit further round the back of a tree I had already checked. Phew!!
Chuffed to have found 4 more Rally Round caches today.
Thanks, Ray, and have another FP

FTF #101 @ 8:05
I was at home when these new Rally Rounds popped up. Storm Ciara was blowing and I wasn’t going anywhere. Quickly found the theme for onedrous numbers, which I was already familiar with.
With a bit of programming I had the solution to Onedrous Numbers 1 within two hours of publication. Quickly the solution to #2 fell into place.
I got up early to arrive in Crowland for a chance to get FTF before other local cachers were around.
Pleased to find a blank log to sign.

Feb/14/2020 - OK here.

Feb/14/2020- This bespoke cache is MISSING presumed stolen. I will not replace until the next potential finder lets me know they are about to retrieve. Message me.

Feb/14/2020 - Wet log replaced.

Feb/14/2020 - OK here.
Apr/08/2019 - OK here.
Nov/12/2018 - OK here.
Jul/20/2018 - OK here.
Apr/03/2018 - OK here.

Feb/14/2020- This bespoke cache is MISSING presumed stolen. I will not replace until the next potential finder lets me know they are about to retrieve. Message me.

Feb/14/2020- OK here.

Maybe a problem with the maths. Back soon.

Feb/14/2020 - OK here.

Today was recreation day, so we only did a small walk and visited Mt. Cook.
in: TB

TFTC,
Jabi10

#4976(KM)

No great problem here after a few practice runs to determine the strategy, which is basically "Don't hit anything" LOL
Quick find at GZ today
TFTC

Delighted when not one but three maths puzzle arrived in my inbox.
After a bit of research it didn't take long to write a few lines of code to solve this first in the mini series.

Unfortunately, not only did I not find the cache but I lost my glasses and spent another 15 minutes searching for them. With only two possible hosts and the hint 6ft high either storm Dennis has blown the cache into the ditch, or I need an urgent visit to Specsavers.
DNF

Using the same tool as used in #1 I soon had the coordinates.
Thankfully, I had more luck this time at GZ, and found the cache immediately.
Cute cache containers :-)

I have beefed up the tool in preparation for #3 being sorted & re-enabled.
Will watch this one in the meantime before I return.

Thanks for a great puzzle and favourite.
TFTC

One of the highlights of my holiday was the Hooker Valley Track. I enjoyed the landscape so much and took lots of beautiful pictures. This is such a special place I will never forget. Thanks for all the caches along the track!
luckyfour from Switzerland

Feb/18/2020 - SpecSavers methinks. Dennis hasn't been here.

Appointment booked :-)

Feb/18/2020 - Back in play.

Phew ...... FTS

Lovely Walk and we took and amazing photos clear day sunny and warm

Published

On our wonderful camper trip around this amazing country we visited so many beautiful places an stunning landscapes. A amidst these hills, mountains, beaches and grass lands were also a few boxes waiting for us to be discovered. This one was one of them.

Thanks for hiding

Zusammen mit Panne Koppa und Mini_JayJay heute einen tollen Wandertag eingelegt. Unglaublich schön hier in der Gegend mit den hohen Bergen, die mit Eis, Schnee und Gletschern bedeckt sind. Diesen cache konnten wir dabei ohne Probleme finden.

T4TC
#19334

Another Rally Round puzzle we have looked at many times without getting a green light from the checker. All the red herrings were checked out, but there was one vital thing we had overlooked before.
SOLVED!
A quick find, exactly where hinted. Another cache resuscitation for us today, and another Favourite for Mr Crow.

Over the years we have visited this puzzle and not made any headway.
This Friday finally broke into the onion, peeled away the layers and visited many places in East Anglia, some strange and some familiar.

We resuscitated the cache in every way. The log was unusable so we have signed and left a fresh piece of paper.
Thanks for the puzzle. We are pleased to have it on the "Mr Crow FOUND" list now.

We had another attempt at RR189 - NFC today. The field edges were tough going – waterlogged by recent rain. This time we managed to find the NFC device, but for whatever reason the new iPhone XS was unable to detect the tag.
We walked on (now raining) to a wooded area where we found the barbed wire referred to in an earlier log. Despite a good search in a wide area we failed to find the cache and reluctantly made our way back to the distant car.

Somehow we ignored this puzzle when it was published, and we ignored it until February 2020. Don't know why.

Mr. J used one of his favourite custom tools which found something odd, so really a D=2.5 puzzle.

TFTC and have a FP.

FTF #103
I tried the original version of the puzzle but my solution was 50km away.

After checking my method I queried Mr Crow. It turned out that both our methods were correct. When Mr Crow told me that he was using Javascript I suspected a problem with the handling of (very) large numbers.

Mr Crow then revised the puzzle. StratOman was quick off the mark and had the mk 2 version solved before my slow program could get there.
This morning we searched a few places before we found the sneaky location for the hide.

Thanks to Mr Crow for working through the problems to get a fair, but challenging, mystery cache.

Rally Round FTF #10

Très belle ballade
C est magnifique
Mplc

After last weeks DNF I returned with a bit more info as to which host to search.
I searched the same area again but alas no cache.
So drastic measures were required and I did a bit of climbing to get a better view and eureka , there it was. Now I know where it is it is just possible to retrieve it without the climb.

Let's hope #3 will be easier to find.
TFTC

I assumed my few lines of Python code used for #1 & #2 would produce the answer for this puzzle, but alas no. I estimated it would take 30 days of computing on my PC
So quick conversion to Java and out popped the answer in 6 hours !
Bit disappointed when GZ turned out to be in Kent

Whilst debugging the code I realised some iterations were exceeding 19 significant digits the limit of Java. Once this was fixed the program was far too slow.

It was at this point that the CO disabled the cache also realising the precision problem.
When the new puzzle appeared it was MUCH more manageable and my proggy solved in about 3 minutes using a hybrid technique.

At GZ today I was relieved to find the cache immediately , a hide I have used many times.

Thanks Ray for such an interesting maths problem allowing me to blow the cobwebs off my programming skills.

TFTC and favourite for the mini series.

Found it after some searching TFTC

We had a very nice day in the Mount Cook Nationalpark. In the afternoon we walked through the hooker valley and found some caches. Thank you and many greetings from Germany.

Our 5th cache on Hooker Valley Track. This spot is great for taking photos with Mt. Cook reflected in the water of the pond. Thanks for showing!

FTF

Triangles look quite simple at first. Three is the minimum number of points and lines to define a plane figure. Easy, or is it?

Long ago, someone (quite possibly the pictured gent; he certainly knew this) drew a triangle and then drew three more lines across it. Each line started at a corner and stopped at the middle of the opposite side. Remarkably, all three lines met at a single point. Moreover, if you cut a triangle out of card, it will balance on the tip of a pin at that point, so as well as being a geometrical abstraction it's the centre of mass. It doesn't matter whether your triangle is fat, thin, equilateral, isosceles, scalene, acute, right or obtuse, those lines always meet at a single point and it always balances there.

So you might imagine that special point is the centre of the triangle. Yes, it's a centre (called the centroid ), but there are many, many more candidates for that title. Instead of drawing from a corner to the midpoint of the opposite edge, you can draw lines that halve the angles, and they all meet in a (different) point (the incentre ), too. Or you can draw lines at right angles to to the midpoints of the edges, which miss the corners but meet at the circumcentre. Or you can draw right-angled lines which pass through the corners, and they meet at the orthocentre. In fact, the centre of a triangle can be defined in an infinite number of different ways. At the time of writing this, no less than 36837 different centres have been catalogued in a remarkable document called the Encyclopedia of Triangle Centers, including the works of many mathematicians, and a few unexpected contributors too (did you know Napoleon Bonaparte did geometry in between conquering the world?)

But all this talk about centre points is missing the central point, which was to find some numbers. Points played a part, but something was missing, and at first it had me running round in circles because I had missed the point, but eventually I was able to align the medians, measure the masses and triangulate GZ.

GZ itself was a classic Crow hide, with a classic Crow clue, but I'd met similar before and went straight to the right spot, saving myself a heroic scramble through muddy undergrowth.

TFTC, and a favourite for the geometry lesson.

Found easily on our return trip. TFTC

A nicely placed cache in a pleasant spot. Tftc

Quick find, very nice view, not so many people, because, we started very early.
TFTC Sverabe

We have a wonderful day here at Mt. Cook area. The nature here is so beautiful. By walking we found this Cache.
Thanks

Lovely view of the tarn

On the way to Hooker Lake I had to look after this cache and could find it quickly. Some muggles placed their camera in the water to make some photos... :/ TftC =)

Found during our walk of the Hooker Valley Track. Nice spot with reflections of Mt. Cook in the small lake.
TFTC eSirius89

PASSED ?????????????????????????

Should be a quick find if memory serves ????????

Got it, someone used the place as a toilet- so be careful

Trouvée durant la randonnée de la vallée Hooker ! J'oublierais un bic au départ et ferais donc tout des photologs envoyés aux owners !
Merci pour les différentes poses !

Mar/08/2020 - OK here.

Mar/08/2020 - OK here.

Mar/08/2020 - OK here.
Nov/26/2019 - OK here.
Mar/19/2019 - OK here.
Jan/10/2019 - OK here.
Nov/24/2018- OK here.
Jun/11/2018 - OK here
Apr/05/2018 - OK here
Feb/20/2018 - OK here

Mar/08/2020 - OK here.
Nov/26/2019 - OK here.

Mar/08/2020 - Left exposed. Recovered.

Mar/08/2020 - OK here.

Mar/08/2020 - Left exposed. Recovered.

Driving by, so a drive by it was, TFTC

Just had to do this reincarnation, nice quick find, TFTC

A return to sign and date since I passed the test.
I found it quite a challenge and was mightily relieved when crossing the line with 6 seconds to spare.
Thanks Ray another great and testing cache.

Once Onerous Numbers 1 had been resolved I set to writing a basic program to solve this one. I was surprised at how quickly the numbers appeared.
No problem at all at gz. A novel double potting protecting the log which was signed in 3rd place.
Now if I write a program for Onerous onedrous 3 will it find the solution this century? Probably not!
TFTC&P
(fav pending for one of the trio when all found)

Well Ray, we found it .......eventually! Took us longer to find than it should have but with my eyes and the fact that H doesn’t do rocks it was a miracle we succeeded. Fabulous location and cache in good order. You get a Fav point of course!????????????????????????????????

C is for Clever Cat, Crow, Conundrum, cryptic, cornucopia, cupcake ...
but what it meant here was a sending me cuckoo.

Once I knew, this Numbers 1, was quickly solved with the help of internet based lists.
[Numbers 2 involved writing a program, Numbers 3 maybe solved if I run my program for approximately 400 days assuming there isn't a multiply problem.]
Ironically the method is one I had used several times, back in the day job. Despite this I hadn't known the connection to 'C'.

Gz was a bit of a detailed sketch necessity, having read the previous finders logs. Additional knowledge was a great help as otherwise it may well have remained unfound.

Thanks for the C&P Ray.

Here I knew what to do straightaway. Quite rare these days.
Knowing what however doesn't mean it can be done.
Although I had solved the anagram a post ftf clarification was required. Even then I decided to check the most significant part of my solution before continuing. As you come to expect with Rally Rounds all is relevant and nothing is pointless. Accuracy is key and oddly the accuracy I was most concerned about was not numerical.
Google Earth didn't offer much help but 'classic Crow hide' as previously metioned by gb was most illuminating on arrival.
TFTC, and a favourite for the 'value'able lesson.

The Hooker Valley tour was really beautiful. It started a lot of clouds but ended in bright sunshine.

While looking for this one we found another GeoCaching family as well.

Thanks for the cache!

Greetings from Sweden.

Soon found Pete is tall. Tftc

Only found with help of photo hint, thank you. Great view

One more and it'll be 200. TFTC

Pequena saída com a mbreeze para desanuviar.

OPC

Found

Found

Hello Mr Crow from one of your fellow 12 car ralliers. A quick find on the sunny day. Dropped off TB TFTC

Making a choice between 2000 steps of stairs or the Hooker valley track...
Hmmmm, let's take the track. Looking back at the weather conditions, good choice.
What a great set of caches, so well maintained!
Thanks for bringing us here.

What an amazing little cache! Was a little off the coords, but was found after a quick rummage! TFTC

Came across this little woody walk and decided to put some smiley faces on the Messing map today. Really lovely custom caches, a lovely length walk for kids, we really enjoyed ourselves so thank you for all the effort that went into this series. GPS is as slightly off but we found it

Two down, four to go! ???? TFTC!

Had no trouble finding the cache, it was the log I couldn’t find! Lovely cache. Thanks ????

I absolutely love these containers! I've never been in these woods before, but I'll definitely be back after this walk! TFTC ????

Another lovely cache. Thank you

Thanks for this lovely walk ????

Compass had us all over the place but got there in the end! Loadsa cool stuff here, but left as hadn’t brought swaps. TFTC

This one took a little bit longer than the others so far, but we got there in the end! TFTC!

Loved this one. Had us stumped for ages it found in a cunning place. TFTC

And the last one has been found!! Thank you, Mr Crow, for this wonderful series! A perfect end to a perfect day with NessaB82, as the sun begins to set we're headed back to the car to begin the journey home for Shepherd's pie, and will definitely come back here again! Thanks for all of caches!

Last one! Thank you so much. Found fairly quickly. Felt awkward replacing the log ???? had such a lovely day. TFTC

This was a fairly easy find and loving what the cache is attached to

Nice easy find. Cute!
TFTC

Quick find here
TFTC

This was very cleverly hidden we looked in a couple of places and I kept looking in the place where it could of been then I looked again in the place I thought it would of been and there it was another good cache it took us a little while to work out where the log could be then my mum said why don’t you look at the battery compartment and there the log was

This was a very quick find and great cache

Found!
TFTC

Nice cache!
TFTC

This was fairly nice and easy find we have also left a TB

Great cache and I would say we found it on the very first look

First place I looked!
TFTC

Nice easy find
TFTC

Great hiding place very well hidden

Due to Covid-19 it will be a long time before I can pick this cache up, so I'm writing a log now as I will forget all the details.

On first inspection this seemed a fairly straightforward puzzle involving some basic trigonometry. After solving the anagram I felt the solution would be easy.

However, then came the problem, how to convert the binary into meaningful numbers. The puzzle went onto the "to do" pile.
With the recent lockdown , and suspension of new caches, I got back to the "to do" pile.

This time I managed to half decode the binary, which gave a feasible but incorrect plot.
But it did indicating I was on the right path.

Eventually I realised how to get more accurate numbers , which resulted in an exact integer Easting, always a good sign with this CO.
But the Northing was still giving me an unconvincing number which failed in the checker.

As I was using a spreadsheet to do all the calculations the only logical conclusion was I had typed in the binary incorrectly. At this point I even got my wife to call out the digits LOL
My transposition was OK, so how could the Northings be wrong.

I had been doing all the calculations using a printout of the cache page which I had done when the cache was published. What I hadn't noticed was the North image has changed since I did the printout, but no log of such a change.
There was one extra "0" on the bottom line of the Northing triangle. Doh !!!!

Glad to put this one to bed at long last, but must wait for pick up.

Don't forget :-
Stay Home - Protect the NHS - Save lives

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Camouflage

Found it!

Took awhile to find but read other clues and found with 2 kids :)

Nice quick find. Enjoying the containers. TFTC

Amazing container. TFTC

Another great container. TFTC

Nice easy find. Trackable found. TFTC

Took longer than it should have done to find this one. It wasnt until I stood back and thought about the clue that I found it straight away. TFTC

Easy find. TFTC

Dan spotted this ones hidey hole. Another great container! TFTC

Great cache although I had to fiddle about a bit to get it to open. TFTC

Not quite the cone we were expecting! Took a bit of searching to locate the right place. TFTC

Another quick find here to end our walk. TFTC

Swift find with a helpful hint! Cute container. TFTC

Took a bit of searching! Another cute container. TFTC

It will be a long time before the COVID-19 lockdown eases enough to make the "unnecessary" journey from Cambridge.

The anagram yielded without too much difficult and led to an encoding scheme which looked promising. I worked with that but couldn't make any sense of the 1's and 0's.
Eventually, had to ask the CO for help and was introduced to another unusual encoding scheme.

Then with a bit of rearrangement I had a method which produced feasible coordinates for the northing half.
TFTC

Couldnt find it

An adventurous rummage through the nettles but we found it quickly

Thanks for the find.

Admittedly we did look at a note to be able to find the log. As this is only our second one I think we’re getting the gist of it now. Thank you very much.

This is our first ever geocache find. It was so much fun, thank you!

Good location. TFTC.

Thank you!

Couldn't find it ????

May/12/2020 - Still there.

Found

This is such a lovely woods to walk through! Thanks for bringing me here! Tftc! ????

Tftc! ????

Found

Loved rubbing this in my boyfriends face when I found it when he was adamant we never would!! Tftc ????:)

Tftc????

Tftc! ????

Found

???? Can't recall solving this, but it looks fairly simple. Coords are accurate so did not take long to find the right location.
There signing the log when mum and young rider on the horse went passed. Good social distancing.
All good here.

???? Only recently managed to solve this. Needed a nudge from the CO to get started, and realised what to do for the 2nd part only after completing BG2.
Nice simple find at gz.
All good here.

???? Had this solved for some time, and i the area today. Greatly helped by working out the anagrams.
At gz very limited options on where it could be made it quite easy.
All good here.

???? Looking at the checker it's over a year since we solved this, and we've changed the name since.
Bit confused to start at gz as nothing looked obvious. Then looked the other side of the path to where sat view was showing. Soon spotted the hint item then.
All good here.

???? This was a fairly east puzzle solve, some time ago.
The geo map from our previous find showed a path across the field towards this but it was all set with broad beans so clearly wasn't the case. And the OS map showed no path. So walked round the edge of the field instead.
Got to the right location but was then struggling. Looking back through logs changed the idea of what we were looking for. A more detailed and different search soon had this in hand.
All good here.

Managed to solve this one a few days ago and as we were in the area to pick up a few old caches it would have been rude not to pick this one up as we passed. Stamped log, TFTC

Well hidden. Till a bit of hunting. Logbook damp. TFTC!!!

An outing to Crow country for the first time in a while, taking a circular-ish walk on beautifully hot and sunny afternoon to pick up half a dozen caches in the area.

This puzzle made no sense whatsoever for a very long time. I observed the deceptive similarities to a couple of other RRs with similar lists of numbers and followed the red herring all the way to nowhere, as the MO was completely different. However, if I'd taken more notice of the title of the other ones, I might have made progress much sooner. As it was, even the final hint took a long time to register, but eventually it all made sense.
No problems (apart from the heat) at GZ.

TFTC.

May/20/2020 - With a visit pending, cache replaced.
Mar/08/2020 - This bespoke cache is MISSING presumed stolen. I will not replace until the next potential finder lets me know they are about to retrieve. Message me.
Nov/26/2019 - OK here.
Mar/19/2019 - OK here.
Jan/10/2019- OK here.
Nov/24/2018- OK here.

An outing to Crow country for the first time in a while, taking a circular-ish walk on beautifully hot and sunny afternoon to pick up half a dozen caches in the area.

Following something similar to StratOman's Strat-egy I managed to stay solvent all the way to the end surprisingly quickly and was rewarded with the coordinates.
No problems at GZ and I was soon on my way.

TFTC.

An outing to Crow country for the first time in a while, taking a circular-ish walk on beautifully hot and sunny afternoon to pick up half a dozen caches in the area.

Every time I report my utility meter readings, the energy company invites me to take a free spin of their wheel, in the hope of winning a cash prize. So far I have never succeeded. On this wheel I fared better, once I'd discovered the need to refresh the page between spins, and the question marks were slowly replaced by words. In the intervals of clicking, I discombobulated the anagrams, made some deductions and furthered my education, turning words into numbers.

At GZ I substituted GPS for litaetheorem and its arrow led me straight to the spot.

TFTC.

An outing to Crow country for the first time in a while, taking a circular-ish walk on beautifully hot and sunny afternoon to pick up half a dozen caches in the area.

There wa good news and bad news. The title took me straight to the subject area, which was already familiar. The bad news was the opaque notation, I tried a whole range of different onedrous operations and amassed a collection of methods for trying out different ideas, but those horseshoes made no sense. The good news was that when I finally discovered their significance, I already had a selection of tools ready for the job, and the numbers quickly emerged. Well, relatively quickly. The first two took a small fraction of a second, the third was a matter of hours, but eventually I had all three solutions.

GZ was a little scratchy but otherwise straightforward.

TFTC.

An outing to Crow country for the first time in a while, taking a circular-ish walk on beautifully hot and sunny afternoon to pick up half a dozen caches in the area.

There wa good news and bad news. The title took me straight to the subject area, which was already familiar. The bad news was the opaque notation, I tried a whole range of different onedrous operations and amassed a collection of methods for trying out different ideas, but those horseshoes made no sense. The good news was that when I finally discovered their significance, I already had a selection of tools ready for the job, and the numbers quickly emerged. Well, relatively quickly. The first two took a small fraction of a second, the third was a matter of hours, but eventually I had all three solutions.

GZ was straightforward, though the container merited a second look .

TFTC.

An outing to Crow country for the first time in a while, taking a circular-ish walk on beautifully hot and sunny afternoon to pick up half a dozen caches in the area.

There wa good news and bad news. The title took me straight to the subject area, which was already familiar. The bad news was the opaque notation, I tried a whole range of different onedrous operations and amassed a collection of methods for trying out different ideas, but those horseshoes made no sense. The good news was that when I finally discovered their significance, I already had a selection of tools ready for the job, and the numbers quickly emerged. Well, relatively quickly. The first two took a small fraction of a second, the third was a matter of hours, but eventually I had all three solutions.

GZ was not in the least onerous

TFTC.

We solved this one some time ago and today while in the area decided to stop and pick it up. At GZ a nice quick find, stamped log, TFTC

Well this one has led me a dance for well over 1 year but finally learnt something new the other day and finally got a good looking plot and the checker finally said yes. On going to GZ I was a bit concerned especially as this cache had not been found for over 2 years. At GZ a short search stamped log, TFTC. Given a fav even though it took us 2 years to solve

Our last cache for today in the area. This has been on our solved pile for a while so today we wanted to to see if we could find it. At GZ a quick find, stamped log after doing a little maintenance. TFTC

Another cache picked up today while driving around the area. Stamped log and replaced as found, TFTC

In the area to pick up a couple of solved puzzles. We were really lucky here using an alternative method of geocaching. Stamped log and replaced as found. TFTC

This cache was recently replaced by the CO for us to find, thank you very much. At GZ took us a while to locate this one but finally got it, stamped a nice new log, TFTC

This one had been solved for a while so while travelling around the area decided to pick it up. Soon located, stamped log, TFTC

This one had been on our solved pile for some time so today it was time to replace green box with a yellow smiley. A quick find at GZ, stamped log and replaced as found, TFTC

Another cache found today by our alternative caching tool. Stamped log, TFTC

having only just solved this one decided to go out today and pick it up. A GZ a nice quick find, stamped log, TFTC

Found and signed

Thanks

Have been here before, a nice quick find, stamped log, TFTC

A quick find here, stamped log, TFTC

No problems here, stamped log, TFTC

A nice quick find while making a quick visit to the area. Stamped log, TFTC

Found while in the area picking up some solved puzzles, stamped log, and replaced as found TFTC

???? We've had this solved for a while. Nearby for a walk and exercise so decided to wander over.
Solved the location anagram. That was fine, but looked and did not see. OK, so extend the search. Checked we were looking in the right direction, but were we getting our left and right mixed up?
Not exactly as described but not hard. Should we, shouldn't we. No, CO was last person to check so leave it where we found it.
All good here.

Find on walk in kelvedon with kids and maria grace and Jamie ????????

Find on walk in kelvedon with kids and maria grace and Jamie ????????

Yay found it maria grace jamie kelly tayla lewis

Quick find, we were all alone here which was nice. Tftc with jakesrage

Took me a little while of searching before I located gz but quickly signed and away again. Tftc with isistibisi

Took us a while but I soon spotted it after searching other places.

TFTC

Such a lovely walk. We thought this one was cute. TFTC

Nice quick find.

TFTC

Such a lovely walk. A nice quick find here. TFTC

I could so do with one of these today!

TFTC

Such a lovely walk. An easy find. TFTC

Such a lovely walk. Log a little damp and a nice nibble from mosquito but a cute cache. TFTC

As others have said, took us much longer than it should have done.

TFTC

Such a lovely walk. This was in the middle of an open area so we put it back where we thought it would be. TFTC

Good hide!

TFTC

Such a lovely walk. Enjoyed walking through hidden tracks to find this one. TFTC

Not too many problems with this one and a nice quick find at GZ, stamped log, TFTC

This cache frustrated me for a while but finally worked out some coords then when I plotted on the map no luck. Back for another look and this time a much better plot but not where we expected it to be having been nearby before. Decided to have a look as we had another cache in the area to pick up. At GZ a very quick find, Stamped log, TFTC

We enjoyed a lovely walk along to this one. Being such a lovely day there were quite a few people about but luckily when we got to GZ we were all alone, stamped log, TFTC

We looked for this one a few days ago with no luck but as we were back in the area decided to have another look and today struck lucky, stamped log, TFTC

After a small hint from the CO we set about trying to solve this one. We finally got the green light so today decided to pick it up. At GZ did not spot this straight away but finally able to stamp the log, TFTC

Well we certainly fluked this one. Walking along we noticed a gap and then spotted a good spot for a hide and there it was, and in line with the hint. Stamped log and continued our morning stroll before heading off to another area topick up a few more caches. TFTC

Managed to get the green light for this one yesterday so decided to pick it up today while in the area. A quick find at GZ, stamped log, TFTC

Nice evening walk with the geohounds. Forgot to BYOP so didn't manage to log it. Took Easter Egg TB to carry on it's travels. TFTC.

Could not sign due to no pen (I was unprepared) placed back TFTC????

Forgot to BYOP so couldn't log. TFTC

???? This must have been one of the 1st we solved, so time ago. Looking back can't believe how easy some of these early ones are compared to how they quickly developed into something a bit more mind bending.
At gz the options were limited but had to brave the undergrowth to get to them. Not a hard find.
All good here.

???? One of the 1st we solved. So long ago.
A stroll to gz. Find greatly helped by the hint from the checker.
All good here.

???? Not dissimilar to Rebecca, and we found it one of the easier RR puzzles to solve when we 1st looked at these.
At gz today. Parked as suggested and set forth. Took a couple of minutes to see something that looked like the hint item, and the hiding place looked fairly obvious. Why couldn't we see it then? Done the circuit to see if there was anything we were missing and noticed something on the ground a little distance away. It's the pot. Returned it to where we thought it should be. Might need a bit of delving though.
All good here.

???? We've had this solved for a while now. Probably one of the simpler RR puzzles to get the coords from.
At gz parked as suggested and went forth into the jungle. Didn't take long to find the hint item, and easy from then.
All good here.

???? Managed to find somewhere close to park, that's even quieter at this particular time. Soon had it in hand.
All good here.

???? Managed to park close and to what looks like an infrequently used path. Then ventured into the undergrowth to find the prize.
All good here.

???? Managed to solve this a long time ago. They're not so easy now.
Managed to park fairly close. Not in the first place to look, then we took the hint literally and it was not long before we spied it.
All good here.

???? This didn't take too long to work out. Getting the start coords was the most difficult part.
At gz and quick find.
All good here.

???? Looking at the checker gave an idea of what we were working to, and then it was just a logic puzzle. That was some time ago.
At gz the hint really helped to narrow the search.
All good here.

???? Done this years ago, and more recently with the little un's, so the scoring system was familiar to us. Didn't take too long to get the numbers. That was 18 months ago so it's taken us a little longer to get round to finding it.
Parked a little up the road were it was safer to do so and walked down. Tried the wrong host to start but it didn't take long to sort this out.
All good here.

???? We worked out what the baisc puzzle was, and then had to decipher how to get the numbers out. That was 18 months ago, and no that isn't a cryptic comment.
At gz the gps was struggling to settle but an earlier comment helped, and then spooted a possibly hiding place.
There is was, and surprised to find a tb on opening it. It's been here a long while since the last find, so moving it on.
All good here.

With the lock down easing it was time to pick this one up.
I posted the full log after the solve as a note during the lock down in case I forgot how I did it.

No problems at GZ with a familiar hide for this CO.
TFTC and favourite

Seems a little off the public right of way past a sign saying "no public right of way". The location was a good obvious choice and cache found.

Found it unsuspectingly with my little girl who was super excited! Didn’t have a pen to sign log. Will be back! ??

After finding its predecessor, this one posed no problems, though it's been a long interval between solving and finding.
GZ was a straightforward find, thanks to the hint.

TFTC>

After finding its predecessor, this one posed no problems, though it's been a long interval between solving and finding.
GZ was a straightforward find, thanks to the hint, but it isn't 100% clear whether the hint describes the position of the cache or the actions of the finder .

TFTC.

Found, but not sure whether I qualify as first to anything, given an unknown solver and an undated stamp in the log ahead of me...

Solved

FT(S&F)
After staring at this capacious list of words for months I was slowly becoming insane, my mental state was fragile, not so much neutral as pugnacious, and I was starting to think my efforts were temerarious and indeed futile. I even went as far as to make some incivil remarks. Clearly my normal method of solving was insufficiently acute and was no use relative to this particular puzzle, and the polar opposite was required.

So it was by an entirely serendipitous method that I discovered the solution of this opaque puzzle. It was under my nose all the time, but today for the first time I noticed a link. Following up my guess led to twelvefold confirmation, but no indication of the next step. Fortunately a simple conjecture turned out to be be veracious and took me to a place far from the CO's usual demesne. There it wasn't too hard to spot the incongruous features and extract unambiguous coordinates.

GZ presented no difficulties.

TFTC and a favourite for the temerarious nature of the solution

???????? Getting the coords for this was easy. We found that very different at gz.
The cover was not helping our gps settle but we worked out roughly where it might be. Previous comments said a cammo, and we picked up it might have slipped or fallen. Despite that and a good look around we could not see it. Last finder says the covered the cammo. Not sure you really need to do that here, and that might be why we were finding it harder than others have suggested. Well that's our excuse.
Won't try again until we see that someone has found it.

???? Found this one of the easier puzzles to solve.
Parked and sat and had some lunch before walking to get this one. At gz didn't take long to spot the host item, and a quick retrieve.
All good here.

???? Solving this was fairly easy. Used GEPro to get the coords for the start of the path and adjusted but once on site the hint meant they didn't have to be too accurate after all. Bit of prodding around and soon in hand. Smiled and the different intereptation of cash and dash as we walked past.

???? Only recently revisited this, and managed to solve. Soon worked out what to do, but finding a plot wasn't so easy. In the end an iterative process trying the various options and looking for a plot that worked. Managed to discard a number of the options cos the numbers just did not work for the area it had to be in.
At gz initially thankful all was dry, but it didn't matter anyway. Just adopted the prone position while the boss looked on.
All good here.

???? Used these before so new exactly what to do. Just had to find the start point and direction. Couple of things helped narrowed down the options.
Where? Oh that. The thought of sticking it somewhere to repay all the angst of puzzle solving brought a smile. For that alone a fav.
At gz went to the obvious and was disappointed. Like many of these puzzles you had to explore further and look at all the options.
All good here.

???? Not exactly the place for a C&D. We parked up the road a little. Only one place to look really, and a quick find.
Solving this is a vague memory. Don't recall it being too difficult. Sure we used a different tool for the last bit, but it obviously worked.
All good here.

???? Understanding of Maths but still had to refresh, tax the brain, and used some calculators to get the answers.
Learned about the gate from comments and the stile is now probably even worse. At gz had to be brave and venture in, and then a fairly quick find.
All good here.

In the area again today to pick up a few more solved puzzles. A nice quick find at GZ, stamped log and replaced as found, TFTC

We have had this one on our solved list for such a long time so decided to see if we could grab it today. Ending up searching in a couple of places before spotting this one. Stamped log, replaced as found, TFTC

This took some working out along with another cacher. At GZ a nice quick find, stamped log, TFTC

We hunted in quite a few places before this one showed itself. Stamped log and replaced as found, TFTC

No problems here, a quick find while nice and quiet, stamped log, TFTC

Found while in the area today, stamped log, TFTC

Once at GZ this was a nice quick find, stamped log, TFTC

Please can this one be replaced so that we can go and find it. Thank you

Once at GZ searched about with no luck was just about to give up when suddenly spotted what was needed. Stamped logged TFTC

Out in the area to pick up some caches. We arrived at GZ and started our search. This is our 2nd visit????

Logged by peegeenine using the Cachly App

Another one on our solved pile. At GZ a nice quick find, stamped log, TFTC

Another one on the solved pile and pleased to pick it up today. No problems at GZ, stamped log, TFTC

This cache took a lot longer to solve than the previous two but eventually the numbers showed themselves. At GZ no problems, stamped log, TFTC

Cache. Dash

Jun/12/2020 - Cache replaced.
Feb/14/2020 - This bespoke cache is MISSING presumed stolen. I will not replace until the next potential finder lets me know they are about to retrieve. Message me.

Jun/12/2020 - OK here.
Feb/14/2020 - Couldn't check - muggled.

Out caching this afternoon with JRH gathering up a few caches around Mark's Tey after celebrating my late Dads 100th Birthday this morning with my family. TFTC

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Found 15.06.20

Having a drive in the area so took a slight detour to pick this one up. Found after looking in a couple of places, stamped log, TFTC

Over 9 years since I first walked this way. Where does the time go?
I thought I knew where I was going but at one point I was glad of the OS map.
While on that subject I really enjoyed the second phase of this Rally Round.
A long time unfound, glad to visit, nicely appropriate, and sign today. All as should be here.
Thanks Ray.

An absolutely glorious day here today. Hint helped given the snow. Too out some moisture from inside but logs dry as in bags and another sealed container. No pen with me and couldn’t use the fork in there to scratch my name. TFTC

A nice quick find here. This is a lovely walk its just a shame that the nearby series is not maintained. This cache is in good condition. Stamped log, TFTC

Number 5 a hard catch.

Out in the area today to pick up a few caches so just had to drop by to pick this one up. Cache is in very good condition. Stamped log, TFTC

Lots of nettles. We cleared the path for you! But we didn’t have a pencil with us! ???????????

I am with my 8 year old and if he wasn’t here we wouldn’t of been able to find this....

We didn’t have a pencil with us..... ????

Sneaky !

The trolls helped me

???? Out for some exercise today.
Had this solved for a while as it's one the the early RR we did. Quick find at gz, although only at that level if you're kneeling down.

???? Out for some exercise today.
This one of the earlier ones we solved. Had the right tools to do this, once we had found the coords of the starting point. Not the best of walks from the parking point as the field has been ploughed and sown to the edge. Only when we got here did we work out the it's much better to walk down the other side of the hedge where the footpath seems to have been unofficially moved to.
Quick find at gz though.

???? Out to get some exercise today.
One of the early ones we solved. Short notes so couldn't solve now without more work.
At gz could see the obvious area as described. Couldn't find it though despite some serious digging around.
Will wait until someone confirms it is still there before we try again.

???? Out for some exercise today.
Nice simple walk from RR37, and did not take long to find this with the help of the hint.

???? Out for some exercise today. Nice simple walk, except there is no footpath diversion any more.
Obvious location but it wasn't where expected. All the woodwork looked fairly new, and it's some time soince the last find. Eventually found it by casting around the area and replaced where it should be.

???? Out for some exercise today.
We did find a hint item but looking at comments it might not even look like this any more. Had a good look around and under things but didn't come up with the goods. This might need a more sustained search.

Pleased to have solved the puzzle as haven’t done many yet and my dad was a big fan of this group. Parked at nature reserve side and had a rather meandering walk to GZ. It’s been a wet, grey Thursday and didn’t see anyone until we got to where we wanted to search. Had a bit of a poke about as fisherman was really not interested in us, but couldn’t look as thoroughly as we’d of liked. There’s been lots of forestry work here recently, banks disturbed by heavy machinery and big branches cut off. I don’t think we will return to look again, but enjoyed the puzzle.

A helpful hint from another helped start. The hard work done I could not see what was obvious. Obviously not angry enough too see red.????
When I did, the last step was straightforward using something useful I had downloaded years ago.
The find was not as quick as expected. In fact if I hadn't noted the size I would have given up.
Once in hand, opened up and all is perfectly preserved inside. Signed log and replaced.
Thanks Ray, it was a struggle

We found this one on our way back from the Lake, the little lake here was frozen over. a Quick find on over return. This was completed as part of our South Island road trip for the school holidays. TFTC

Please can this be replaced so that we can find it. Thank you

Have looked here 3 times with no luck

This geocacher reported that the cache might be missing.

Very easy to spot from path - signed and tucked away. Tftc

Quick find - no log and camo bag in a sorry state and needs replaced. Sorry didn’t have any paper on me - very unprepared today. Will send photo as proof of find.

Camo bag has been eaten and log is missing.

All good here. Last find before the car. Tftc

Nice quick find while catching up with Keeleykey and Bella. Tftc

A quick find then hide from dog walking muggles. Tftc

Jul/24/2020 - OK here.

Jul/24/2020 - Cache replaced.

Jul/24/2020 - OK here.

Jul/24/2020 - OK here.

Jul/26/2020- Left exposed. Recovered.

Jul/26/2020- Left exposed. Recovered. Log in its usual and correct place.

Jul/26/2020- Left exposed. Recovered.

Jul/26/2020- Left exposed. Recovered.

Jul/26/2020- Left exposed. Recovered.

Jul/26/2020- Left exposed. Recovered.

Jul/29/2020 - Original cache and camo missing. Replaced with black tube.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.
Jun/15/2019 - OK here.
Jan/12/2019 - OK here.

And so it begins the epic quest to find as many of mr crows puzzles as possible - puzzle was easy cache was a little tricky to find needed a good pokey stick

Nice easy find puzzle took a little research but was easy to spot once I knew what I was looking for

Jul/29/2020 - OK here, but well overgrown.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.
Nov/20/2019 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.
Dec/07/2019 - OK here.
Apr/19/2019 - OK here.
Jan/13/2019 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.
Jul/10/2019 - OK here.
Jun/15/2019 - OK here.
Apr/1/2019 - OK here.
Jan/12/2019 - OK here.
Nov/28/2018 - OK here.
Nov/03/2018 - OK here.
Aug/20/2018 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - Nothing where it should be. Replaced.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Jul/29/2020 - OK here.

Found today - had to brush off a big spider!

Thanks for the cache

Jul/30/2020 - Cache MISSING. Will the next intended visitor message me and I will replace.

Jul/30/2020 - OK here.

Jul/30/2020 - Cache MISSING. Will next intended visitor message me and I will replace.
Jan/15/2019 - OK here.
Apr/18/2018 - OK here.
Oct/14/2017 - OK here.

Jul/30/2020 - OK here.

Jul/30/2020 - OK here.

Jul/30/2020 - OK here.

Jul/30/2020 - OK here.

Jul/30/2020 - OK here.

Jul/30/2020 - OK here.
Nov/20/2019 - OK here.

Jul/31/2020 - OK here.

Jul/31/2020 - OK here.

Jul/31/2020 - OK here.

Jul/31/2020 - OK here.

Aug/01/2020 - OK here.

Aug/01/2020 - OK here.

Aug/01/2020 - OK here.

Out in the area to pick up some caches. We arrived at GZ and started our search. After having no luck we looked for a hint and previous logs but still not able to locate the cache ????

Logged by peegeenine using the Cachly App

A long time since last found. A lot of gardening work done in the area

After searching quite vigoursly at gz had just given up when easily spotted it 5m away from co ords not sure if this was bad GPS or cache movement but may need to be looked at by Mr crow. Puzzle was reasonably if u look carefully at map otherwise u can miss a turn tftc

Aug/04/2020- OK here.
Nov/24/2018- OK here.
Aug/02/2018- OK here.

Aug/04/2020- OK here.
Nov/24/2018- OK here.

Aug/04/2020- OK here.

Thank you Ray for replacing this for us to find. Signed log, TFTC

No problems here, signed log, TFTC

We arrived at GZ for this one but our GPS was all over the place so we set about searching various items before locating the cache. Signed log, TFTC

Out today in the area to pick up a few more solved puzzles. Our plan was to go to the library to seek out a specific item which we managed to find but the cache may well be missing for that one, so really pleased to have a quick find here, stamped log, TFTC

We parked up nearby and headed to GZ. We searched and searched with no luck but eventually Steve went back to the first place he had looked and there it was very well hidden. Signed log and replaced as found. TFTC

We noticed this had been replaced so decided to collect it today. We arrived at GZ but the cache was so well hidden we nearly missed it, again it was Steve who spotted it, signed log, TFTC

Aug/07/2020 - Cache replaced.

Aug/07/2020 - Cache replaced.
Jul/31/2020 - The cache host and cache have disappeared. There is a new hiding place nearby and I will replace before the next intended visitor finds. Message me first.

Aug/07/2020 - Cache replaced.
Aug/01/2020 - I think this is missing. I will replace before the next potential finder. Message me.

Difficult entry. Then in plain sight!

Difficult approach

Day 11 of our Sth Island (substitute for Seattle) trip. Today it's Tekapo to Wanaka including the Hooker Valley walk. A fantastic day, sunny and cloudless, with Aoraki reflected in the tarn. All of the caches on this track deserve FPs but this one gets one for that reflection. Thanks for the cache.
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Tftc

Tftc

Little trek off the main path to find this one. Well hidden. Thanks!

Got it. Cache contains everything you need and other stuff you don't! TFTC.

Found

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Found TFTC

Found

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Found look at to the end!! LSLO

This is one of the oldest Mr Crow puzzle we had yet to find.
We have looked at this puzzle many times over the intervening years.
It looks simple. You are given a list of dates and you just have to put them in the right order.

We got a hint from Janechick (thanks) which we struggled to make sense of. Our fault not Js.

We arrived at the GZ today only to find that we had never got round to solving the location anagram. Found some good hiding places but no cache. We sat down at the bench to solve the anagram. That didn't take long given some good guesses and an online solver. The solution wasn't much help. It only confirmed we had been looking in the right sort of places. Back to the GZ and Mr J found the cache in a place that had already been checked!
Phew! Pleased to have logged this one at long last.
TFTC

Today another sortie into Essex, mainly targeting gillywig puzzle caches we had solved since Covid-19 arrived.
We identified the comet image reasonably quickly. After that we followed lots of leads which got us “nowhere�. Finally, Mrs J discovered the internet resource we really needed to decode the strange letters appearing in the formula. That was hard work for a D=3.5 puzzle!
TFTC

Today another sortie into Essex mainly targeting gillywig puzzle caches we had solved since Covid-19 arrived.
Mr J had solved this in May (see note below).
Searched around at the GZ until this classic Mr Crow hide yielded its secret.
Have a Favourite Point from us.

gates locked and cannot access -lovely little church - my grandson got married here 10 years ago- will try again olivesmith

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Sep/07/2020- Log replaced.

Collected the necessary last Monday, then some armchair calculating, came up with some co-ordinates that looked good, so put then in the checker and got a correct. The nice weather today enticed me out for a walk to include this one.

When I looked on Google Earth to see if my calculations could be the sort of place a cache would be, I said to Mrs. Denbymist, look at that. When I got to GZ I was right. Signed the log and replaced. TFTC.

Sep/10/2020 - Cache Replaced.

Sep/10/2020 - Cash was missing after tree pruning. Replaced.
Jan/26/2019 - OK here.

Solved this one quite quickly, and also found the cache quite quickly on an autumn afternoon walk in the sunshine. TFTC.

TFTC :) No camo bag I'm afraid, and the log is showing its age, but a lovely scoot down the chalky path from Kirtling Green.

TFTC :) The last to collect on this series of caches. Took a few attempts with the formula as I was confusing 1's with I's! XD

Found to be in excellent condition.

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{FTF} FTF

I was on a rare day off and out and about
These 4 popped up on my radar
And i fancied a good walk and knew these would be
Parked up near number one
Walked to the footpath and set off to Gz
Spotted the hide as i approached
Been a while since i found one of these
Super hide here and a great cache
Definitely worthy of a Frav
Thank you Rose

signed log

TFTC

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{FTF} FTF

I was on a rare day off and out and about
These 4 popped up on my radar
And i fancied a good walk and knew these would be
Gps was very tricky under these trees
But i eventually narrowed it down
Cache was soon in hand
Another excellent hide
A Frav from me for this one

signed log

TFTC

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{FTF} FTF

I was on a rare day off and out and about
These 4 popped up on my radar
And i fancied a good walk and knew these would be
Having a lovely walk thu here
Am amazed at how many trees have holes here
Just a matter of letting the GPS settle
Cache soon in hand
Another excellent placement
Thank you George

signed log

TFTC

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Lovely drawing.

{FTF} FTF

I was on a rare day off and out and about
These 4 popped up on my radar
And i fancied a good walk and knew these would be
Lovely walk to this one
Sad that its my last one of the 4
But boy oh boy it was a tricky one to find
I think it was a good 20/25 mins of circling
I was so glad to finally bget my hands on this one
Another excellence hide n placement
Thank you Rose give yourself a pat on the back and Georges

signed log

TFTC

Spent about a year looking at this wondering how to get started.
Had an idea a few months back but just couldn't get it to work.
Finally I got the correct syntax.

This unlocked an excellent puzzle which I thoroughly enjoyed solving despite my lack of skills in this area. It's such a shame stage 1 is so convoluted, as many will not see the second part.

GZ was a very familiar walk from past RR years.
TFTC

STF today by garyth777 and Connor! Love the cache container and beautiful area! Thanks for placing this!.....TFTC!..????????????????????

First one in the series, but the last one for me. I could see where this one was going to be as I approached, it would have been a nice easy start had I been going he right way round. Signed and stamped the log book, and swapped a Zebra for a bear. Many thanks Mr.Crow for helping the Grandchildren to place these, and please pass my thanks on to them. And a fave point for the series.

Second to find again! Found today by garyth777 and Connor! Again a great hiding place with a lovely walk!....Tftc!....????????????????????

After the long time it took to find number four, this one was very quick. Had a chat with garyth777 who was also doing the 4, but in the opposite direction. Signed and replaced. TFTC.

Found today 14/9/2020 but this time third to find after purewarrior and denbymist. Congrats to them and thank you for placing these hides in these lovely places!TFTC.....????????????????????????

Parked up near the tree that gave me so much pleasure over the last couple of weeks, and this one was the nearest, so here we go. Waited for thee GPS to settle down and soon found a likely tree, and there it was. I must admit I was a bit disappointed to see someone else had found it before me, as when I left home there was nothing logged, never mind, a 2nd to find is good for me. Thanks Mr. Crow and the grandkids for the cache.

As before I waited for the GPS to settle, and found a likely tree, but this time no luck. It was a few trees later and quite a lot of time before I finally got my hands on the cache. signed and replaced. TFTC.

Tftc

A while back I was browsing the map prior to a visit to the area, and saw a huge array of puzzles! I clicked on a few at random, but I’m not a very clever puzzle solver and I couldn’t see how to get started on any of them - until I got to this one :-)

It took quite a long time and required great concentration, but at least I could do it :-)

As it turned out I didn’t get here on that previous trip, but fortunately I had kept the solution as I’m now on another short visit.

As a previous log said, not in the obvious place, but I kept searching and eventually came up with the goods :-)

Thanks for the cache,

Rgds, Andy

Hi
I'm a premium but also a Charter Member of geocaching but I don't seem to be able to access your puzzles. I was just looking at al these puzzles as hope to visit again soon. Last here May 19th 2012 for a fun event! Hope you can help. Thanks

Sep/18/2020 - Cache Replaced.

Wow what a great size cache, Peyton found this amazing cache, she was over the moon to find her first cache as Jadon always beats her .TFTC

Wow, Peytons turn to find eventually after much circling around to find the gz spot.
They both absolutely loved these caches and adventure.
Thanks so much for placing them Ray. TFTC

Great walk to this one,well stocked and grandchildren just loved the goodies.
Thanks so much Ray for placing these truly lovely caches for children, hope there,s more to come as there's not enough caches for children around.
Bless your grandchildrens drawings, love them and colours.
TFTC

Out for a nice stroll with the Grandchildren on a warm saturday morning.
Nicely placed cache was quickly found by Jadon.
Romping through the woods with a stick in hand ready to find their first cache.
TFTC

Looked at several trees til we managed to find it. Not far off foot path TFTC

Sep/21/2020- OK here.

Sep/21/2020- OK here.

Sep/21/2020 - The cache is missing, believed stolen. I won't replace until I know there is a intended visit. Give me a few days notice.

Sep/21/2020- OK here.

Sep/21/2020- OK here.

Sep/27/2020 - Replaced.

Sep/27/2020 - Replaced.
Dec/07/2019 - The containing tree and cache are gone. I will replace or relocate soonish. Chase me if you have solved and are intending to visit.

Yay! Tricky find today as buried in last night big snowfall.

Cute

Very cute

Cute.

This was my first cash

Thanks for this cashe

What a wonderful series in a lovely quiet woodland

All good on a wet day

Not the weather to have one of those cones

All good here

All quacking good here

Ducky is not very happy there is no water in the pond

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FTF @ 11:00

An unusually straightforward puzzle from this CO.
Not a subject I'm very good at but managed to find the relevant information.

I had already planned a visit to the area today so it was a rare opportunely to get a FTF on a Mr Crow cache. No problems at GZ

Being the first cache since the new 15th Sept hosting rules I think it deserves a favourite for patience and perseverance.

TFTC and favourite.

Diesen Cache habe ich als Teil des Teams LaMaLaMa (jetzt: Mr_Lama) gefunden.
Da sich das Team leider getrennt hat, logge ich nun unter meinem neuen Account Lærry nach.

Ich hoffe auf Euer Verständnis und danke Euch für’s Verstecken der vielen tollen Dosen!
Selbstverständlich werde ich jedem Cache einen Favo hinterlassen, bei dem es der ursprüngliche Account auch getan hatte. Falls ich einen Cache vergesse, dürft ihr mich gerne anschreiben.

Ich wünsche Euch viele tolle Caches und sage zum Abschluss: Bis bald im Wald!
Liebe Grüße von Lærry

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I found this cache as a member of the team LaMaLaMa (now: Mr_Lama).
Since the team unfortunately split up, I am re-logging with my new account Lærry.

I hope you will understand.
Furthermore I thank you for hiding the many great caches!
Of course I will leave a favo to each cache where the original account did it. If I forget a cache, you are welcome to write to me.

Best wishes, Lærry

Great hide and a lovely walk. Tftc

Joint FTF

Been battling with this since it's publication.
With most of this CO's puzzles , getting started is often the hardest part and this one was no exception. But 17 months down the line the first "D" was cracked.

So on to Decode, which did not prove too difficult as I still had a tool from a previous RR puzzle which should do the job. With a bit of reprogramming I started to decode, but only produced rubbish.
Many hour of head scratching and recalculations followed to no avail.
Then the penny dropped , code changed and out popped the coordinates.

As Gillywig had also solved we decided to try for a joint FTF.
This was a good move on my behalf as I think I would have gone home empty handed.

TFTC and Favourite

A Joint solve and joint FTF.
Full log to follow

I was beginning to think it could be a decade before this was solved, but then solves via the checker started to appear.
The start was an issue but once started a little progress was made.

The second stage was proving a problem even with all the data in front of me. A conversation with StratOman clarified one aspect but my uncertainty prevented the necessary steps from being attempted.

When finally through the checker, we agreed that a joint attempt at finding was appropriate. Not only in regard to the collaboration but due to the previous dnf's.

As with any challenging cache I like to prepare fully. In this case it involved all the usual prep and a bit of history.

Meeting at an arranged place and time it was then a short walk to gz. A place I had visited not only many years ago but also fairly recently.
A thorough search began and knowing the CO, there was little doubt regarding accurate coordinates. After some time we discussed why I was so sure of one aspect, and much to my caching companions surprise he learned something. Something he is particularly fond of doing!

Going home empty handed was becoming more and more likely, but it had to be where I had surmised and so I persevered, much longer than I would normally. Then to my surprise there was something which I was about to disregard but on closer inspection it had to be and was.


Great adventure and a great puzzle worthy of its difficultly on several levels.

TFTC&P the genius of it all warrants a favourite.

A good puzzle which was pleasantly simple to solve once begun.

Parked not to distant and walked to where I thought I should be. Pleased to see a little further on a very promising hiding place.
Cache was soon located and signed.

Thanks for the cache & puzzle.

Quick find, the log is damp though so couldn't sign. Tftc

Had the pleasure of joining Rose and George when they placed their great caches. Wanted a short walk today and a stroll around these beautiful woods fitted the bill. Lovely cache and hide. Well done Rose. TFTC Rose

Had the pleasure of joining Rose and George when they placed their great caches. Wanted a short walk today and a stroll around these beautiful woods fitted the bill. Love the dinosaur decor! Well done George. TFTC George

Had the pleasure of joining Rose and George when they placed their great caches. Wanted a short walk today and a stroll around these beautiful woods fitted the bill. GPSr took me straight to the tree. Smiled again at the dinosaurs. Well done George. TFTC George

Had the pleasure of joining Rose and George when they placed their great caches. Wanted a short walk today and a stroll around these beautiful woods fitted the bill.

Even though I was with Rose when she placed this it took a while to find the tree! Then remembered - its only a couple of feet off the path - hope that helps the next seeker find it quickly. Only a small hole so quite sneaky. Love the Duck Tape! Well done Rose. TFTC Rose

Sophia and Papa found the cache , signed the log and returned it back.

I solved this one ages ago but only had the chance to get this today - I reached the search area and quickly spotted this well placed cache - many thanks for bringing me to this place - full log later 1151

I had worked this one out some time ago but I was able to look for it today - it was tricky getting across the ditch but all good here - many thanks for bringing me to this place- full log later 1138

I solved this one a long while ago and am now near enough to look for it - I had a quick find this morning of this well placed cache -?many thanks for setting this up for us - full log later 1131

Beautiful day for geocaching! Left a trackable.

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Nice easy find.
Dropped off T.B. Polly The Parrot TTHD87
T.N.L.N.
T.F.T.C. C-Shell

Log to follow

Phew! At last indeed.

This was my find No.9145



TFTC Mr Crow



Find #1 of 2 for today

Solved, Found, Signed & Replaced. FTF


infinson

Had a look for this last night after completing the lab caches but failed to find it then. Back for another look this morning in better light with Sylvie who had just done tge lab caches. Still failed miserably!

FTF log to follow. 9 25am 25th Oct

This was my find No.9146



TFTC Mr Crow



Find #2 of 2 for today

Completed the labs around Tiptree and then picked this up at the end. Not an easy find.


infinson

{FTF} @ 7am

Sometimes it just seems one is meant to find a cache. H was looking to see if there was anything en route to the east coast and spotted this one. Surprised it had not been found, she had a prod of possible coords and came up trumps (at least she hoped so) on the first look. Leaving early to beat the traffic, she arrived and parked up as directed. A few doggie muggles around but otherwise it was not too busy.

Normally H has less problems with the solves but then cannot find the cache. Not so today as her suspicions on the coords were confirmed with her hand falling on the container the first place she put it. A nice clean logsheet to defile but she continued on, happy with her early mornings work TFTC,

Helen and Carolyn

Sidsgranma and I had been in Tiptree yesterday and were aware of this recently released cache. ( I remember the previous CM here which I found back in 2011 ). We had no idea how to solve it and so after finding the Lab Cache bonus we set off for Clacton. Whilst there we thought about how to solve this and where the location might be. A few more thoughts about it today. We had a rough idea of what was needed but couldn’t find the ‘tools’ we needed.

Back in Tiptree today with a clearer idea of what was needed. Off to GZ and we realised where we needed to look. Cache found and pleased to add our names to the logsheet.

Thanks for the Church Micro hide, Mr Crow. Have a favourite point.

Best stash ever!!! Nice easy find
TFTC

We also managed to find this one with no problems

Much easier find!!
Great cache
TFTC

Bloody hell we actually found this one

Easy find
Great place for a hide and cache is in great condition with plenty of swag!!
we left a girlie offering

Nice size cache for swapsies and wasn’t too difficult roo find once we found the right place and tree

Always worried about how much natural habitat gets disturbed when they are hard to pinpoint. GPS doing a merry dance. 10 mins in and going to leave it.

Absolutely stupid just couldn’t find it all

I like a spot the difference
Then it went on to .......
I like these but oh dear god really that many
Just wen I thought that’s it
I said oh dear god again lol
Had fun doing this but are they Board games? ????
Finally got what I needed
Finished work nice n early so popped along to find this
Quick find at Gz nice hide
Thanks for this one

Signed log

TFTC

Phew! At last ????

Thought for a second we'd got to visit the church and would find the co-ords displayed on a wooden Hymn board! Ideal location for cache. Nicely concealed but still a quick find. TFTC Mr Crow

No luck with this one. I found all the clues but there's no village sign on the green. The coordinates took me to somewhere matching the hint but I failed at the essential bit.

My first guess about the key idea (C major, naturally, nothing accidental about this piece ) eventually turned out to be correct, but I had no notion of the next step and my attempts produced all kinds of discordant ciphers, so the puzzle went on the "strife and discord" pile.

But seated one day at the keyboard I was weary and ill at ease, and my fingers wandered idly over the noisy keys. And an idea came to me. In fact you might say it struck a chord. It linked all perplexèd meanings and the coordinates fell into place in one perfect piece.

Today, the rays of the vanishing sun flooded the crimson twilight and I sensed a harmonious echo from this simple GZ site. I sought, but not so vainly, and found that pot divine, which came from the soul of the puzzle and entered into mine.

TFTC.

(with apologies to Adelaide Anne Proctor )

After collecting a few caches in Tiptree we made our way to GZ. for a nice quick find.
Thank you Mr Crow for an interesting puzzle to solve.

Found the co-ords on Monday after completing the ALC. Took a stroll out to GZ this morning passing Avenue2 on the way who were just completing the last task. Got to GZ about 400m before them and had the container in hand and signed before they arrived.

Good to meet you having seen many posts of yours, always good to put a face, or two, to a name.

TFTC

We were approaching the first one when we spotted Rachelnredd ahead of us, so it was lovely to complete the walk together. They returned to their car while we continued on foot to GZ. Spot on coords led to GZ, then greysman appeared and handed Pete the cache to sign. We were chattering away when Rachel arrived to sign. A pleasure to meet greysman, and had enjoyable chat with him as we walked back to our car. Not often we bump into other cachers.
Favourite point for the pleasure this gave us. Thank you Mr Crow for all your work.

Having completed the adventure labs and acquired the bonus coordinates, I returned to my car to drive down to this one (note: this is not really necessary!) as I needed to make a prompt getaway. The Avenue Two continued on foot, and as I arrived at GZ I could see a congregation of (socially distant) cachers, as they had joined Greysman. Anyway, the cache was soon being signed by all.
Thanks for placing the lab cache series and this bonus.

Completed the Tour/Adventure Lab yesterday. It was raining heavily by the time I finished so held off finding the bonus. Returned today and must have just missed the three other visitors - what a shame. Have a favourite for the excellent tour of Tiptree. TFTC Mr Crow

On my way intoTiptree to do the Lab caches and remebered I'd solved this one the other day and finished it off this morning. Pleased to make a quick find this rainy day.

Thanks for the cache Mr Crow

A very damp day in Tiptree with afternoon tea planned once I'd done the Lab caches and found the bonus.

All went very smoothly and it was a good tour. I also did what others had done and drove to the final where I made a surprisingly quick find. Feeling and looking bedraggled I decided to give afternoon tea a miss and headed for home.

Thanks for the Labs and this bonus cache.

"Phew" sums it up nicely! Probably took a lot longer than it should as I only have a tiny laptop which isn't ideal for these board games! Took advantage of a rain free period today to have a long walk from home to this one. Nice location and hide. Have a favourite. TFTC Mr Crow

Needed the desktop PC to solve this. We both remember the previous cache for this Church.
Thank you Mr Crow for CM puzzle and hide.

Parked at the suggested parking for our first visit to these lovely woods.
Short stroll to find and sign the log sheet.
Thank you Rose for placing this very nice cache for everyone to enjoy finding. TNLN.

Continuing our walk through these lovely woods, we found where George had placed this one quite easily. We soon added our names to the log sheet and replaced for the next finder.
We really liked the nice drawing of the ???????????? on the cache page and your hide. Thank you George.

We are sorry that our caching walk has come to an end with finding your 2nd well placed cache George. Like your picture of the ???????????? on the cache page. We hope you will always enjoying caching. Thank you for your hide in these lovely woods.

Enjoying our caching walk through these lovely woods. Took a little while to locate where Rose had placed it, but very pleased to find the neat container and add our names to the log sheet.
Thank you Rose. TNLN.

Finally solved yesterday, with us both taking it in turns to avoid eye strain for amount of work involved.
Large numbers of young Partridges and Pheasants on the approach road this morning.
Spot on coords led to a swift find.
Thank you Mr Crow for your work in adding another RR to the series.

I hadn't received a notification for this puzzle (or in fact any geocaching emails). For some reason they had all ended up in my spam folder. Sidsganma brought it to my attention and when I opened the page I thought I might be able to manage it!!!!. Like others, I found the first 10 difference with ease but the other two were much harder. I wasn't expecting the next stage or how long it would take! Three hours on the second one and nine and a half on the third one. My eyes ached after that.

Having set off to Terling with Sidsgranma for a StratOman puzzle there. and completing the recently released Adventure Labs in Witham, we decided there was time to go and look for this one. Arrived at GZ and spotted the likely host. A few seconds later the container was found and we were signing the log. Now off to find a coffee somewhere whilst we still can!

Thanks for the puzzle and the hide, Mr Crow. Have a favourite point.

I hate time trials, so this was a labour but eventually I mastered the weird dynamics of these vehicles - continuous acceleration (series-wound motor?), and remarkably good brakes.) I'd add to StratOman's advice "go in straight lines and be ready
to hit the brakes" .
Driving in a rather different style to a safe parking place not too near GZ and walking from there, I had no trouble in identifying the target and quickly crossed the line.

TFTC

With the generous hint it didn't take long to track down the relevant resource (very interesting and useful in its own right.) A knowledge of the CO's previous form meant it wasn't difficult to deduce what was needed, and coordinates were soon forthcoming.

A windy but not too wet GZ offered a couple of choices but it didn't take long to spot the container.

TFTC

phew indeed. A puzzle where one thing led to another in a straightforward way, after the initial way in was revealed and the bluff called, but I didn't have the breath to spare to add my exhalation after the marathon cross-eyed solve.
In contrast, GZ was a straightforward find with no need for the hint, and I even avoided getting rained on.

TFTC.

Forget to get the Bonus on the day of doing the Adventure lad. Nice quick find. TFTC

Picked this up today whilst collecting a few other caches in the area.
Nice quick find.
TFTC

I have never been very good at spot the difference puzzles, and so no surprises when I got stuck after finding 10 of the differences. Had to resort to more devious tactics to find the last two.
And so the fun ended and the torment started.

Nice quick find at GZ with a cute container.

TFTC

Thanks for a great puzzle and nice little cache hide. Fortunately very quiet around GZ this morning so a nice quick find with nobody around to spot what we were up to. TFTC

Great to have a bonus to complete the lab cache series. Luckily I had an ex cacher with me today so we both set to work at GZ. Many hands make light work and it wasn’t long before Jenni felt something move and realised she’s found the container.
TFTC

With Lockdown 2.0 starting tomorrow we made the long journey to Crowland hoping to bag some more Rally Round caches.
Thanks for the puzzle.

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

Mr J had written a program to help analyse a different Rally Round (id withheld). It didn't get anywhere near solving that one. But soon afterwards he thought it might help with RR141. Indeed, without any alteration it led to a quick solve last week.

Everything seemed stacked against success today:
- the locals don't like you parking near the obvious trailhead
- the first field we crossed had only been ploughed today
- the second field we crossed had beaters and people shooting
- the cache hadn't been visited since January 2019

In case the shooters turned around and came back through the wood we didn't prolong the search.

With Lockdown 2.0 starting tomorrow we made the long journey to Crowland hoping to bag some more Rally Round caches.
This was another puzzle that we have tried a number of times over the years. Eventually turned to Ray for help, who pointed us to the resource we needed. Like bad workmen we blame the tools we had used, which just weren't up to the job.
Relieved to have this one in the bag now.
All good at the cache.

We finally solved Unobtainable a week before Lockdown 1.0.
We arrived the day before Lockdown 2.0 was scheduled. Just in time?
This was one of our DNF's after a long walk from the car. At least the weather was fine for us.

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

With Lockdown 2.0 starting tomorrow we made the long journey to Crowland hoping to bag some more Rally Round caches.
This was our second attempt at this cache in Tiptree. Searched a different area and found the GZ quickly.
Cache is in fine order. Thanks for the puzzle.

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

Other finders refer to 2 stages in the puzzle. We thought there were 3.
Stage 1 we got through without too much problem.
Stage 2 is where we got stuck for a year.
Stage 3 was the enjoyable part producing the coordinates.
Today we recognised some of the route from our first foray to Mr Crow's caches about eight years ago.
We found an object in keeping with the cache theme, but no cache. Other likely spots were also searched, but no luck.
Update 10/11/20
After checking the GZ, Mr Crow has awarded us a technical find. THANKS

Our original thoughts weren’t that far out, but then put it on the to do pile.
Many months later took another look and thought of a different idea which proved to be correct.
On our way in the car to GZ we stopped and watched 2 Red Kites and 2 Buzzards on the thermals, giving magnificent views with the sun on them.
At the point of giving up at GZ when on one more look, the well concealed hide was discovered.
Thank you Mr Crow for an extremely well thought out puzzle. Favourite point added.

With Lockdown 2.0 starting tomorrow we made the long journey to Crowland hoping to bag some more Rally Round caches. With 4 DNF's our geocaching skills escaped us this afternoon.

We did have the hint and we did know that it was going to be a sneaky hide. Had we been earlier we might have bumped into Avenue Two.

No excuses. The cache must have been there..... but where???
TFTC

In the course of solving this I revisited a great deal of long-forgotten electronics lore and obsolete device data sheets. It didn't help at all. Eventually I followed a different path which caused me to revisit something quite different and finally I was able to make sense of the puzzle. Having been caught out that way once before, I noted a subtlety in the data and didn't fall into the trap that seems to have beset some other solvers, and with a handy tool I had produced for a previous puzzle, I soon had coordinates.

In solving some other puzzles recently I seem to have run into rather a lot of jigsaw puzzles with all-but-random shapes, and the seasonal leaf-litter at GZ looked very much the same, so it was only after a good deal of searching on two visits that the well-concealed cache finally turned up and I was able to add my squiggle.

TFTC.

With Lockdown 2.0 starting tomorrow we made the long journey to Crowland hoping to bag some more Rally Round caches.
With 4 DNF's our geocaching skills escaped us this afternoon.
One of the CO's easier puzzles. Mr J made light work of this puzzle.
A quick find at GZ. Problems with blisters, Mr Crow?

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

With Lockdown 2.0 starting tomorrow we made the long journey to Crowland hoping to bag some more Rally Round caches.
With 4 DNF's our geocaching skills escaped us this afternoon.

Mrs J. likes this kind of puzzle. Rare for a Mr Crow puzzle - you know at each stage what you have to do, and the clock isn't ticking against you.

A quick find at GZ ahead of Mr Crow's maintenance visit. FP awarded for this Rally Round.

Nov/05/2020 - Just a log sheet in a bag here at the moment.

Out for a lockdown 2.0 walk today, a nice easy find while enjoying the autumn colours.

TFTC
Square Wheels +1 ??

Quick easy find, not signing because of Covid
Tftc

Cheese! Found but not signing #covidaware Tftc ????

:(

Quick find this time but not signing for safety #covidaware. Tftc

Quacktastic! Not signing #covidaware. TFTC ????

Bit more of a search for this one. Not signing #covidaware Tftc ????

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/04/2020- OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here. 10 paces north from hedge corner.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - No longer a bespoke mobile phone, just a film pot.

Nov/07/2020 - Cache replaced.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here after fresh log.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here, but the Headless Monk is now limbless too!

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - OK here.

Nov/07/2020 - Definitely missing, believe targeted. Replaced somewhere else.

Found it after a little search

Say cheese tftc

This one is really hard amazing job

Great cashe tb taken will be moved on shortly

Love this cashe

Quacktastic

A lovely hide here Thank you Rose and George for these caches. We had a great walk. Now back to the car as we parked at the back of the woods. Charlie says thanks too as he loved his walkies this morning in his favourite woods. TFTC

Another swift here with great coords again. Found by Evie again TFTC

We like this part of the woods as we like spotting the archery targets. Quick find here by Evie TFTC

Please to say this was a nice quick find and with no real disturbance to the undergrowth. After some nice observational skills from Simon we had the cache within a jiffy. We often walk the doggies here so a nice distraction TFTC

Nov/08/2020 - OK here.

Nov/08/2020 - OK here.

Nov/08/2020 - OK here.

The original was found over a decade ago. [https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=bf8b7ed3-faff-4ab2-9e6c-d2d94f339fbe&updated=true](https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=bf8b7ed3-faff-4ab2-9e6c-d2d94f339fbe&updated=true)

At first I wasn't sure how to solve. Then my usual go to tool produced nothing. Eventually found what was required.

I have passed gz many many times but never noticed the host. Soon had the log signed and cache returned.

TFTC. A Mr Crow puzzle and a CM!

The first stage wasn't too challenging. Neither was the next. However the last reminded me of the 6+ hours I will never get back doing an infinson RAF jigidi.

No real prep required here, just a mental map and a re-read of the finders logs. Container spotted in the first place I looked. I had not seen a container like this before today but now two consecutively.
SL Thanks Ray ftC&P.


One day I'll get out and play the actual game!

Nov/12/2020 - Left exposed! Re-covered.

Nov/12/2020 - OK here.

Nov/12/2020 - OK here.

Nov/12/2020 - Was missing. Replaced with black film pot.

Nov/12/2020 - Lonely for > 2 years but OK here.

Nov/12/2020 - Lonely for > 2 years but OK here.

Nov/12/2020 - Nicked! Replaced with a black turtle pot.

Nov/12/2020 - OK here.