+ralph1dc Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 cool looking forward to it,hope this weather clears. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 News of a Balrog stirring in the deeps is causing the fellowship to break apart. A party of two is fragmenting to examine the stirrings in the Mines of Moria. Capeccr will lead the one group into Mordor. Capedoc will delve into the mines. More support in the Mines would be appreciated....the Balrog is a mighty foe.... Capedocs Party: Meet at the end of Boyes Drive 1:45 Bring a magic staff to illuminate your way.... Quote Link to comment
+Gr8Scot Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 The Balrog shall face another foe. See you there. Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 ....causing the fellowship to break apart. At the crossroads I stood this morning, not knowing which way to go. Into Mordor or into the Mines of Moira. Tough choice as both this paths will have to be walked at some stage. Whenever I do not know which way to go I put my trust into my Magic Coin. I watched on as it whirled high up in the air, and crashed down onto the ground. Mines of Moira it seems to be. I remember the words of Galadriel: I give you the light of Eärendil, our most beloved star. May it be a light for you in dark places, when all other lights go out. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Some magic runes have been found by the elves indicating the meeting place for those doing battle with the Balrog. They must be touched with the rodent that can move arrows: ~@~#%^&*!??~ Edited July 14, 2011 by CapeDoc Quote Link to comment
+FollowThatRainbow Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 At the crossroads I stood this morning, not knowing which way to go. Along with others in the fellowship, I too turned to divination. Signs and portents. Street signs. As I was lost in space and lost in thought, musing "'It'll be slippery up there today', she said... how would she know? Should I go down into the mines instead?", I looked up and saw the street name "Elfin" and then a turn or two later "Sunnybrook". So not for me today the dark dwarfish depths. Today, FollowThatRainbow of the Shire gives his heart to the light-filled streams, and his allegiance to the ring-bearer Frodo. But even as the fellowship breaks apart, we fight together the common foe and stand united for the life of Middle Earth. Quote Link to comment
The-Eaves Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Count us in.... on the road now... Quote Link to comment
The-Eaves Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Is the plan to be down before sunset? Um....although it HAS become fashionable to walk down the mountain using ones cellphones as a light source, the plan IS to be back using light provided by nature. Cellphone light charged.... on our way! Quote Link to comment
+Discombob Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 ooh, good luck to both groups of brave adventurers, how daunting to have to split up the group in order to tackle the growing evil in separate locations. Curse that monstrous balrog!! May the forces of good protect you on your perilous quests to crush the fiend Sauron and halt his evil plans. I look forward to hearing of many successes from brave hobbits, elves, dwarves and humans alike! Quote Link to comment
+edkin Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 How I envy this merry band of adventurers going out there to seek their destiny while I sit stoking the home fires. Alas I wish you all well. Slay those evil beasts and come back triumphant so that I too can take inspiration from your tales of dark adventure so that when my time comes to assemble my own fellowship I shall carry the wisdom of my forbears. Good luck Quote Link to comment
+Zambesiboy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 More than thrice blessed with weather,friendly forces and final success and peace is restored - middle earth calm and peaceful. We all breathe a combined sigh of contentment, happy in the sure knowledge of a job well done........ Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Be warned. Secret agents about. Could be an inside job. GC2ZZT0 Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) And so it has disappeared. Lots of work went into this strange listing. Edited July 20, 2011 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Zambesiboy Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 A few of us have arranged a trip to the area Grabouw and Villiersdorp - not too far away which offer quite a number of caches some of which one can get to with 4x4 and some also need a bit of a hike as well. So far myself, Andyt1, Ralph1dc, MnCo, Eagleise, Sawasawa, Paddawan, Adilawson and a few gals are planning to go. We shall meet at the viewpoint at the top of Sir Lowrys pass (N2) at 8am and head off from there. There are 3 caches right at that viewpoint which some may need to do as well. These are caches in mind for the trip: Ou Spore WC Always windy valley TF31 USA and SA Swap Series - Idaho cache SOE many daisies at this view Pine Tree Forest (I have done this) Bachelors end of the road Hottentots Boulders Orchards cache - 700m hike one way. Bundubashers revenge (I have done this) Take a view That dadgum wall again Fun in the sun on a weekend away Kelkie Wyn WC S2 Elandskloof If you return via Franschoek there are about another 8 caches - (all I have done) obviously time will be a factor. If you need a lift in a 4x4 that may be possible. Our last trip was to Matroosberg and was great fun. Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment
+Gr8Scot Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 We shall meet at the viewpoint at the top of Sir Lowrys pass (N2) at 8am and head off from there. There are 3 caches right at that viewpoint which some may need to do as well. Sounds like fun. What date and will softroaders like my CR-V (4x4 but no low range) be able to cope with this one? Quote Link to comment
+paddawan Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Sounds like fun. What date and will softroaders like my CR-V (4x4 but no low range) be able to cope with this one? I did not find it too challenging. Most of the roads are logging tracks. Certainly nothing like Matroosberg. Do not know the CR-V, but definitely a Freelander would cope. Quote Link to comment
chingha Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Did I miss the day/date or is there a clue in there somewhere? Quote Link to comment
+AndyT1 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 The trip is this coming Sunday - 31st. Quote Link to comment
+Zambesiboy Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Duh - yes this Sunday 31st - thanks Andy - weather looks good as well - so far. Quote Link to comment
chingha Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Here are links to the caches: Ou Spore WC My link Always windy valley My link TF31 USA and SA Swap Series - Idaho cache My link SOE many daisies at this view My link Pine Tree Forest (I have done this) My link Bachelors end of the road My link Hottentots Boulders My link Orchards cache - 700m hike one way. My link Bundubashers revenge (I have done this) My link Take a view My link That dadgum wall again My link Fun in the sun on a weekend away My link Kelkie Wyn WC My link S2 Elandskloof My link Quote Link to comment
+trevorh7000 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Sounds like fun. What date and will softroaders like my CR-V (4x4 but no low range) be able to cope with this one? I've seen your wife drive that thing into a ditch - and we got you out so I am sure it will be just fine! Trev Quote Link to comment
chingha Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Looks like @vheyn, @ogjm and myself will be joining in a softroader, looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment
+AndyT1 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Great that you guys are joining us !! See you Sunday. Quote Link to comment
+Gr8Scot Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Sounds like fun. What date and will softroaders like my CR-V (4x4 but no low range) be able to cope with this one? I've seen your wife drive that thing into a ditch - and we got you out so I am sure it will be just fine! Trev Quote Link to comment
+Gr8Scot Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Drat, can't make it after all. Have fun. Quote Link to comment
+Gr8Scot Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Drat, can't make it after all. Have fun. Quote Link to comment
+trevorh7000 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Drat, can't make it after all. Have fun. What happened? Did you park in a ditch again? Trev Quote Link to comment
+Gr8Scot Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 What happened? Did you park in a ditch again? No, that was a once off event (or so Sue tells me) . But looking at the photos and reading the account of the two-wheeled decent by a "proper" 4x4, it was maybe just as well we couldn't make it or we could have seen a repeat performance! Quote Link to comment
+paddawan Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 once off event (or so Sue tells me) . But looking at the photos and reading the account of the two-wheeled decent by a "proper" 4x4, it was maybe just as well we couldn't make it or we could have seen a repeat performance! I must admit, the road was a bit worse than I remembered and although one may have been able to bypass a couple of the nasty stages it was definitely high-clearance 4x4 country. I am still limping around after the two-wheeler incident, but great fun was had by all. Quote Link to comment
Pixel and Possum Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Looks like it was a great trip, sorry I missed it. Going for those cache was the 1st time we took our 4x4 off-road I will try and keep my eyes open for the next one. BTW: For those with 4x4's this might be of interest to you, I am on the organising body and have done 4 of the trips, truly a super thing to be involved in: Be a Blessing 4x4, where we arrange around 15 drivers with 4x4's and take a group of under privlaged kids out on a local day trail. read more: http://www.facebook.com/groups/159901184022187/?view=permalink&id=258829287462709#!/groups/159901184022187/ Contact me if you are keen, Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Can't find that darn cache --- Maybe you can blame it on Solar Flares... Recent solar flare may disrupt your GPS Quote Link to comment
+ralph1dc Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Any one up for a hike today to,Houtbay corner,Judas Cave and Judas Peak.My hiking partner has a bug,so I need a late replacement.It should be about a six hour round trip.Cheers Quote Link to comment
+Zambesiboy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 What about this Saturday (20th) for Judas Peak and Judas cave? Possibility of adding tranquility cracks. Quote Link to comment
+ralph1dc Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm in.Andy are we going to do the route we discussed,with two cars,one at the Constantia Nek circle, and one in Houtbay.If we going for Houtbay corner,Judas Cave,Judas Peak,Defending the caveman and Prestine,I think we will need a Guide,any volunteers. Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm in.Andy are we going to do the route we discussed,with two cars,one at the Constantia Nek circle, and one in Houtbay.If we going for Houtbay corner,Judas Cave,Judas Peak,Defending the caveman and Prestine,I think we will need a Guide,any volunteers. That sounds like a plan... GC22VWQ Pristine GC21WDA Defending the Caveman GC503E Tranquillity Cracks, Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay GC1YXJC Big Head GC124N6 Myburgh's Waterfall Ravine GCWHZR Judas Peak GC111BD Judas Cave GC112PH Hout Bay Corner Quote Link to comment
+AndyT1 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Possibly add Constantia Corner, Camel Rock and Bel Ombre? Quote Link to comment
+OneMatchFox Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sounds like a great plan to me. Count me in. Quote Link to comment
+ralph1dc Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 done those three,but i'll do spilhaus and moss and tears on the way down. Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) done those three,but i'll do spilhaus and moss and tears on the way down. Thought the plan was up Constantia Nek side and down Hout Bay corner? Could do those two on the way up and all meet at the Overseers Cottage. I believe it gets a bit edgy above spilhaus so I'll probably do it another time as a there and back, so will take the jeep track up. Edited August 18, 2011 by MnCo Quote Link to comment
+SawaSawa Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 done those three,but i'll do spilhaus and moss and tears on the way down. Seem to recall reading somewhere that Spilhaus is not recommended as a down route . . . Quote Link to comment
+ralph1dc Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I think we need a guide Quote Link to comment
+OneMatchFox Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Also confused... Judging by Mark's list I would say we were starting at Constantia Nek and ending at Hout Bay? That way we can stop off at the others on the way up? Agreed, guide would be nice but all still possible without one - we just won't go through to the end of Pristine? Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 ...we just won't go through to the end of Pristine? Some of us had no intention of doing so Quote Link to comment
+ralph1dc Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Cool as long as thats doable,I'm in. Quote Link to comment
besem Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Reading this forum, I really wish I lived in Cape Town. Some of the best caches I've ever done were in Cape Town (Cism's caches come to mind immediately), and I feel pangs of jealousy every time a trip like the above is planned. Hmmm, maybe time to start applying for jobs in Cape Town... Quote Link to comment
+Zambesiboy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I believe Going UP Hout bay corner is MUCH easier than down. Hoping for some advice from someone who has done the route. I will try and contact The Pooks. Sawasawa suggests we go up Houtbay and down corridor ravine to Theresa Ave - that may be a good plan. The caches on back table and below were not on the agenda as I think the original plan would be most of the day if one is to enjoy the hike. GC503E Tranquillity Cracks, Twelve Apostles, Camps Bay GC1YXJC Big Head GCWHZR Judas Peak GC111BD Judas Cave GC112PH Hout Bay Corner. This list starts from the last cache before going down - ie in reverse order. Mybergs - I think is a separate route this time of year because of rain/slippery rocks? That may be a one-off cache - up and down although there are several on and near the contour trail below. Quote Link to comment
+ralph1dc Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 very cool it's international geocaching day on saturday Quote Link to comment
+ralph1dc Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 very cool it's international geocaching day on saturday Quote Link to comment
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