The Scavenger Hunt Cache: SC Edition Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
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TVN on 05-Apr-02. Waypoint GC4986
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Jarihend - While the Battle of San Jacinto was an important event in Texas and U.S. history, it certainly has nothing to do with General Frances Marion or with South Carolina. It does not meet the goals of this particular cache. Did you mean to log the San Jacinto monument for some other cache? You should move your log to the cache where it belongs.
We hope you all watched the U.S. beat Mexico 3-0 in Charleston on Sunday. Meanwhile, we've been working on the next challenge for this cache. Coming up with a South Carolina theme is not easy for out-of-staters. But, one famous South Carolinian we do know is Francis Marion. He served as a Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War, and became known as the "Swamp Fox" for his ability to use decoy and ambush tactics to disrupt enemy communications, capture supplies, and free prisoners. Like one side of our family, he is of Huguenot ancestry. We thought of him again on our trip home from Charleston when we stopped at the Swampfox’s Attack virtual cache (GC3DE1).
So, combining the Swamp Fox theme and keeping the dress-up part of the previous challenge, here’s your new goal. Find an official South Carolina state historical marker that has something to do with the Swamp Fox. It can refer to his birthplace, battles he fought in, etc., but has to be a statte historical marker, not some other interpretive sign. Dress up in costume appropriate to a Revolutionary War soldier. Take your picture in costume (with GPS of course) with the historical marker, and tell us in your log what the marker was about.
By the way, there was a short-lived Disney “Swamp Fox†TV series in the 1950’s. Leslie Nielson played the Swamp Fox.
So, combining the Swamp Fox theme and keeping the dress-up part of the previous challenge, here’s your new goal. Find an official South Carolina state historical marker that has something to do with the Swamp Fox. It can refer to his birthplace, battles he fought in, etc., but has to be a statte historical marker, not some other interpretive sign. Dress up in costume appropriate to a Revolutionary War soldier. Take your picture in costume (with GPS of course) with the historical marker, and tell us in your log what the marker was about.
By the way, there was a short-lived Disney “Swamp Fox†TV series in the 1950’s. Leslie Nielson played the Swamp Fox.
This one was starting to bring on insomnia. Was our challenge too difficult? Is our challenge being ignored because we're unpopular? Is our idea of creativity just really stupid? Oh, the self-doubt!
Then, after more than a month of hopeful and then doubtful anticipation, we have this brilliant submission from the SoccerFanatics, who managed to find the carousel and presidential props even though they were just traveling through the area. *Amazing!!*
Superior effort, SoccerFanatics...great picture and history lesson! The next quest is yours to offer - we can't wait to see what it will be!
Then, after more than a month of hopeful and then doubtful anticipation, we have this brilliant submission from the SoccerFanatics, who managed to find the carousel and presidential props even though they were just traveling through the area. *Amazing!!*
Superior effort, SoccerFanatics...great picture and history lesson! The next quest is yours to offer - we can't wait to see what it will be!
Thanks for the wonderful comments, fraygirls. Since we're not South Carolinians, it will take just a little research to come up with a new challenge with an SC theme. We have a definite idea, just need to refine it. Look for us to post something tomorrow.
Meanwhile - we encourage you all to watch the U.S. women against Mexico on ESPN2 at 1:00 this afternoon! Look for us SoccerFanatics in the stands!
Meanwhile - we encourage you all to watch the U.S. women against Mexico on ESPN2 at 1:00 this afternoon! Look for us SoccerFanatics in the stands!
This is one of those we never ever, ever thought we'd be able to claim. But - on our way to Charleston for the U.S.-Mexico soccer game tomorrow, we took a detour to Columbia. Went to the Columbiana Centre mall, where they have a lovely carousel! We didn't use a mask, but went with the props option. You may recall that our first cowboy president was not "W", but Lyndon Baines Johnson. So, we have a SoccerFanatic in LBJ regalia on the carousel:
- riding a horse, just like at the LBJ Ranch on the Perdanales,
- wearing a cowboy hat, or course, and
- showing off his pet beagle! (Those of you old enough will remember the fuss he got himself into by showing off his beagles by holding them up off the ground by their ears - caused a huge uproar with dog lovers everywhere.)
So, if TVN and fraygirls are happy with this solution to their challenge, let us know and we'll post the next set of terms.
By the way, this is a great carousel. It has three rows of animals, and is 30 feet in diameter. It was made by the Fabricon Carousel Company of Brooklyn, New York. Don't know when it was installed, but it's fairly recent.
- riding a horse, just like at the LBJ Ranch on the Perdanales,
- wearing a cowboy hat, or course, and
- showing off his pet beagle! (Those of you old enough will remember the fuss he got himself into by showing off his beagles by holding them up off the ground by their ears - caused a huge uproar with dog lovers everywhere.)
So, if TVN and fraygirls are happy with this solution to their challenge, let us know and we'll post the next set of terms.
By the way, this is a great carousel. It has three rows of animals, and is 30 feet in diameter. It was made by the Fabricon Carousel Company of Brooklyn, New York. Don't know when it was installed, but it's fairly recent.
Your next quest is “The Presidential Carousel Ride!â€
Now that the school year has started, we feel that the next challenge must somehow combine fun and learning. Oh, that’s an easy one...
You must submit a picture of yourself accomplishing the following feats simultaneously:
a. Riding a carousel animal;
b. Holding your trusty GPSr; and
c. Portraying one of our 43 Presidents using a mask or other props.
Your log must include the coordinates and location of the carousel, as well as some information about the president you’ve chosen to portray. Completely meaningless extra points will be awarded to you if you are able to somehow connect the president with the animal you’re riding.
FYI, submissions containing political propaganda will not be accepted. Also, portrayals of presidential candidates who were not ultimately elected (H. Ross Perot, etc.) will not be accepted. Lastly, a picture of you dressed up like Abe Lincoln while standing in front of a carousel will not be accepted...you must be riding on the carousel.
We hope that you have fun with this quest! Don’t worry about making a fool of yourself; we do it all of the time, and it’s not as bad as you’d think.
Now that the school year has started, we feel that the next challenge must somehow combine fun and learning. Oh, that’s an easy one...
You must submit a picture of yourself accomplishing the following feats simultaneously:
a. Riding a carousel animal;
b. Holding your trusty GPSr; and
c. Portraying one of our 43 Presidents using a mask or other props.
Your log must include the coordinates and location of the carousel, as well as some information about the president you’ve chosen to portray. Completely meaningless extra points will be awarded to you if you are able to somehow connect the president with the animal you’re riding.
FYI, submissions containing political propaganda will not be accepted. Also, portrayals of presidential candidates who were not ultimately elected (H. Ross Perot, etc.) will not be accepted. Lastly, a picture of you dressed up like Abe Lincoln while standing in front of a carousel will not be accepted...you must be riding on the carousel.
We hope that you have fun with this quest! Don’t worry about making a fool of yourself; we do it all of the time, and it’s not as bad as you’d think.
Oh, the things that we will do to earn a smiley! We've known of the perfect spot for a photo for this leg of the scavenger hunt for ages, but the start of the school year and the price of gas had both conspired to delay our plans (we live in faraway Wilmington, NC). We even shared the location with local cachers who, for some reason, did not feel like dressing in drag to mimic the statue. Go figure...
So we finally found enough money in the couches at Starbucks to finance a tank of gas and a trip down Rt 17, and our first stop was this fountain at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. We snapped this picture just before the angry Customer Service Matron emerged from her little building to scold us for putting our feet in the water. The head fraygirl replied: "But my feet have to touch the water if I want to get credit!" That lady gave us a look which we imagine can only be achieved by a southern lady of (or past) a certain age. The head fray gave her a look which can only be achieved by a cacher about to be scolded out of a find. It was a bit of a showdown there for a minute before the Customer Service Matron blinked and continued: "That water is full of chemicals and electricity...", and she beat a hasty retreat back to her building.
HAH! Only a rank amateur would let a little bit of chemicals and electricity get in the way of a cache find! We do have some questions, though: Did this lady scare other cachers away from taking their pictures here? Not that we are bothered by that. And the more interesting question is this: Why would a family-oriented place like B at the B build a fountain and fill it with chemicals and electricity and tempting statues of people having fun in the water? They're just asking for trouble and lawsuits!
We will wait to receive the nod from The Commissar! before posting the next challenge...
[This entry was edited by fraygirls on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 4:15:28 PM.]
So we finally found enough money in the couches at Starbucks to finance a tank of gas and a trip down Rt 17, and our first stop was this fountain at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. We snapped this picture just before the angry Customer Service Matron emerged from her little building to scold us for putting our feet in the water. The head fraygirl replied: "But my feet have to touch the water if I want to get credit!" That lady gave us a look which we imagine can only be achieved by a southern lady of (or past) a certain age. The head fray gave her a look which can only be achieved by a cacher about to be scolded out of a find. It was a bit of a showdown there for a minute before the Customer Service Matron blinked and continued: "That water is full of chemicals and electricity...", and she beat a hasty retreat back to her building.
HAH! Only a rank amateur would let a little bit of chemicals and electricity get in the way of a cache find! We do have some questions, though: Did this lady scare other cachers away from taking their pictures here? Not that we are bothered by that. And the more interesting question is this: Why would a family-oriented place like B at the B build a fountain and fill it with chemicals and electricity and tempting statues of people having fun in the water? They're just asking for trouble and lawsuits!
We will wait to receive the nod from The Commissar! before posting the next challenge...
[This entry was edited by fraygirls on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 4:15:28 PM.]
Sorry guy, no water no smiley but thanks for playing!
Hint to Columbia Area cachers...FINLEY PARK!
Hint to Myrtle Beach area cachers...Broadway At The Beach!
there are hundreds of opportunities to log this cache...do it before it turns to ice!
Hint to Columbia Area cachers...FINLEY PARK!
Hint to Myrtle Beach area cachers...Broadway At The Beach!
there are hundreds of opportunities to log this cache...do it before it turns to ice!
I can't believe that no one has gotten this one yet. I was down in SC for vacation and found this pirate statue. The GPS is not in my hand. But there is no water to be found. Let me know if this is good enough...
Below find pics of MeriPlat with the Newberry County Court House and the Lexington County Court House, both in South Carolina...coords given for Newberry,
The Commissar!
The Commissar!
Your new quest is “The Wet Double Take!â€
Find a full human figure/statue/sculpture, carved or cast from any medium, that has a water feature incorporated into its overall theme. Assume the pose of the figure including any props that are part of the sculpture (i.e. holding/walking a dog, reading a newspaper etc…) and have your picture taken adjacent to the figure with your GPSr in the picture somewhere other than your hand. The goal is to as closely as possible, mimic the statue and capture yourself and the GPSr and the statue and the water in one photo…
Good Luck and have fun…
PS, I included the water part because it is summer and that will help you cool off…
Cheers,
The Commissar!
Find a full human figure/statue/sculpture, carved or cast from any medium, that has a water feature incorporated into its overall theme. Assume the pose of the figure including any props that are part of the sculpture (i.e. holding/walking a dog, reading a newspaper etc…) and have your picture taken adjacent to the figure with your GPSr in the picture somewhere other than your hand. The goal is to as closely as possible, mimic the statue and capture yourself and the GPSr and the statue and the water in one photo…
Good Luck and have fun…
PS, I included the water part because it is summer and that will help you cool off…
Cheers,
The Commissar!
I will now also accept photo's of your gps with any 2 South Carolina county court house's
[This entry was edited by Mvillian on Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 8:25:42 PM.]
[This entry was edited by Mvillian on Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 8:25:42 PM.]
