March 11, 2006

SpiderFish Cache




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This nasty puzzle cache had a FTF prize of a Euro-Geocoin, and some other cool goodies. Once the coordinates are discovered its a simple hike to the cache. OBH has proven quite worthy and supremely intelligent. Congratulations. There are many who seek, but few who see and find.

March 8, 2006

If a tree falls in the forest will you know its name?

We all like trees, or we should. The make all that cool oxygen we are so addicted to. As you stroll through the woods to Grand Ma Ma house, take a look around. Do you know any of those tall fellows by name. There is more than one kind of pine tree after all. In fact there are quite a few names that can help a traveler.

Fee Phi Foe


When looking at those things in nature that seem so perfect we are simply confirming our ancestors work with numbers and geometry. You need to know the simple value of Phi, or the Golden Proportion, or the Golden Mean. Simply take half of the sum of the square root of five plus one. Or you can check out this egghead's page.

Playfair and be nice

Knowing the rules of any game make it more fun. Here are some old rules from across the pond that may help some understand those things that are confusing.

History & Mystery


The 22nd state, the Heart of Dixie, the land of cotton. See what else you can discover about the Camellia State. It is always a good idea to double check your sources. There is some interesting reading on the real origin of the Alabama State flag. Interesting that an Irish rugby club still uses this flag as their own. And all of this posted by an Auburn Alumnus. Please don't tell anyone.

March 7, 2006

Puzzles, Cyphers and Math

This blog will post small hints for those Geocaches that seem to be a bit too difficult to solve. Posts will not be complete solutions but will point you in a more accurate direction to solving the puzzle on your own.

Study the images carefully, and read the descriptions. Logs from other members may not always be accurate or helpful, so use them at your own risk. All information require to solve the puzzles in right in front of you. The internet.

Speaking of the internet here is a page full of good places to look.