+Simply Paul Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Just two years from finding their first cache, drsolly (ably assisted by the always lovely LadySolly) found/attended their 5000th cache today. I'm very flattered they chose one of mine to hit it on. I hope you'll join me to say Congratulations! on their amazing achievement, and well done on finding the time to set over 100 caches (including the very popular Chiltern Hundreds rings). At this rate they'll be the UK's top cachers in no time- not that it's about the numbers! The doc, in standard caching attire: Quote Link to comment
+SkiBums (UK) Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) a big woo hoo to the Sollys - after a recent trip of theirs to the wilds of essex we seemed to be following them and their little flash lights around caches. Edited September 9, 2008 by skibumsuk Quote Link to comment
+Gralorn Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 That really is a milestone and a half....Congratulations !! Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 That's really worthy of a congrats thread: well done! Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Congratulations! ~So what is it about Simply Paul's caches being a milestone? (having made 500th in Scotland on a Simply Paul cache!) (499, 500, and 501 all SP's) Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks! And thanks to all the cache setters who make all this possible, Today was a bit special for us; both the 5000 milestone, and the second anniversary of our first cacbhe find. So I've set a celebratory cache, but I won't mention the name, I'm sure it'll soon show up on your radar. Quote Link to comment
+milvus-milvus Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 A remarkable achievement - congrats! Quote Link to comment
+Gushoneybun Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Awesome, very well done Quote Link to comment
+bones1 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Absolutly well done mr and mrs solly (gandalf and galadriel) such an acheivment and dedication,it was such a pleasure to tackle Z for zitting with you so i now how tenacious you are,it will not be long before you get to the big 6 then the big 7 etc etc,and what pleasure you have both given the caching community with your excellent chiltern 100 series.i could go on with more accolades,i am only 3 away from joining you in this unnoficial 5 club, may you safely stay on your bike in the future,we wish you every success with your caching activities patand jeff with two corgis = team bones1. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Congratulations!!! And thanks for The Chiltern Hundred - we have made a start, and look forward to completing them sometime soon. Quote Link to comment
+PopUpPirate Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Big congrats, M1EY0 is no doubt sprinting around the Chiltern Hundred along with Stevo185 in order to keep ahead Quote Link to comment
+Bambography Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Well done guys! A great achievement!!! :) Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Big congrats, M1EY0 is no doubt sprinting around the Chiltern Hundred along with Stevo185 in order to keep ahead And then afterwards, he could rest on a bench. In Amersham. Quote Link to comment
+goldpot Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Well Done! Let's all flash the little drsolly flash lights together in their honour! Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Holy cats! 5000 in two years! I usually worry about people burning out by going for too much - too soon, but that's dedication. uhm, think you might need a driver? I think I could be convinced to tag along. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 That's nearly 7 caches a day... every day... for two years Jeez, Doc... when do you find time to live? That's a BIG congratulations from me. Well done indeed Quote Link to comment
+wheelybarrow Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Congratulations from us two as well. Quote Link to comment
+Delta68 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) Yup! Well done from us too! Looks like mongoose's records page needs updating again M [edited for typos ] Edited September 10, 2008 by Delta68 Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Bloody Hell! That's some going. WELL DONE! Quote Link to comment
+FantasticCat Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Is caching an olympic sport? By 2012 you should be up there with the top Americans and get us a gold! I see Team Alamo has over 29,000 finds, but I wouldn't put it past you to go past them! Quote Link to comment
NickPick Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Congratulations from me too. That's a lot of caches! And as well as the nearly 7 per day every day, they've also had time to place 118 of them! Well Done! Quote Link to comment
+Rosie's Rangers Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Well done Doc and the Good Lady, we were impressed with your 4000 tally, won't be long until the 6K! Quote Link to comment
+Paul & Ros Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Crikey, thats an amazing total in such a short time. Question is - Can the cache hiders of the world keep up with your insatiable appetite for finding. 7 a day everyday, when do you find time to eat / sleep ? Quote Link to comment
+milvus-milvus Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 299th in the world - according to cacherstats. Still some way to go then... Quote Link to comment
+Glyn Morris Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Let my first post be to congratulate you. 5000 cache finds is simply sensational. Quote Link to comment
+Glyn Morris Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Let my first post be to congratulate you - 5000 cache finds is sensational. Quote Link to comment
+Lorri-Ann & Kev Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Congratulations on such a huge Milestone Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 VERY impressive, my best wishes to the good Doc and his lovely lady Quote Link to comment
+dogastus Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Very well done on your amazing achievement You could always slow down to give mere mortals a chance now Quote Link to comment
+The Teddies Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 EXCELLENT 5,000 Finds What an acheivement, cant begin to think how you did it. As well as putting out an excellent trail of caches (110 i think) All the Best The Teddies Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Crikey, thats an amazing total in such a short time. Question is - Can the cache hiders of the world keep up with your insatiable appetite for finding. 7 a day everyday, when do you find time to eat / sleep ? I eat on the trail, and I sleep walk. Quote Link to comment
+Alboy Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Many congratulations!!! Out of interest, how far away is your nearest unfound? Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Many congratulations!!! Out of interest, how far away is your nearest unfound? I am on it already! Quote Link to comment
alistair_uk Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) I don't tend to partake in these congratulation threads as, well, there are just so many. This must be an exception. In two months you found more than I have in five years. If I had a hat I would raise it to you. Edited September 10, 2008 by alistair_uk Quote Link to comment
+NinjaCacher! Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 well done for 5000 finds drsolly!! great number! now, off you go for the next 5000 Quote Link to comment
+NinjaCacher! Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 well done for 5000 finds drsolly!! great number! now, off you go for the next 5000 Quote Link to comment
+Raffaz Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 WOW! Thats an impressive achievement. Congrats and good luck with all your future finds (not that you will need it) Quote Link to comment
+The Sandpipers Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Congratulations on a superb achievement. It was a pleasure to meet you both whilst we were doing the Royal Standard of England (RSOE) series the other week. Well done indeed !!! Quote Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yup! Well done from us too! Looks like mongoose's records page needs updating again M [edited for typos ] Mongers has updated the page, Dr Solly sent me a list of records, fastest 1000,2000,3000,4000 and 5000, also 0 to 2000, 0 to 3000, 0 to 4000, 0 to 5000, just need to check a few dates with them on the last batch. Amazing stuff! Congratulations (I am sure they do it to keep me busy) Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Many congratulations!!! Out of interest, how far away is your nearest unfound? About 7 km away :-) Quote Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Huge Congratulations to Doc and Lady Solly on reaching 5000 finds, and thanks for having the time to set 118 caches too!! Quote Link to comment
The Washers UK Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Wow thats some serious caching Well done from us Quote Link to comment
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