Unfound for a year

6.2k · January 26, 2009

I don't mean never found, due to evil puzzle or location elements, or one with a known problem. I just mean a simple, easy-to-find, no fuss, no bother geocache. My T(H)AME (S)TROLL (Oxon) - GCHMM2 cache is about to be archived as it's not been found for a year. It's a traditional, there's been no reported problems with it... but it is over 1km from parking, meaning a walk of around 1.5miles to it and back. It seems that's enough to leave it off folks hitlists and unfound for 364 days...

If you don't know how to check your own caches for how long the longest unfound has been untouched by cacher, this page will tell you.

Can anyone beat a year? What have you got? :lol:

9.2k · January 26, 2009

2 months... and 2 days. :lol:

3.8k · January 27, 2009

For a straightforward traditional cache.... getting on for 5 months now.

2.9k · January 27, 2009

1st August 2007 to today

So nearly 1 1/2 years and its still there.

Delta68 were the last people to get the co ords (hint hint) the last finders cracked it via PAF otherwise it would be June 2007

6.2k · January 27, 2009

Archived. I'm surprised markandlynn's has been so long unfound. It's only a puzzle because there's an additional logging requirement, and not too arduous a one. Strange!

2.9k · January 27, 2009

Archived. I'm surprised markandlynn's has been so long unfound. It's only a puzzle because there's an additional logging requirement, and not too arduous a one. Strange!

I missread your OP the cache i linked is not at the above coords the co ords are in another cache (search for nearest caches) in which case our longest unfound trad is about two months so does not qualify.

we could convert it to an ALR at the given co ords though as the piccies are quite funny.

NB its not an ALR cache as we dont insist on the pink stuff for a smiley we just politely ask. If the log book is signed its a find to us.

January 27, 2009

For a straightforward traditional cache.... getting on for 5 months now.

Straightforward? Traditional?

You don't know the meanings of the words.............

3.7k · January 27, 2009

A Slock Gardeviance has not been found for exactly a year, and although it's a mystery cache, you only have to go to where the coordinates take you then follow the story (it's all about 3 minutes from the road). Admittedly, it's not obvious that it's so easy! Edited January 27, 2009 by Happy Humphrey

January 27, 2009

Vanished Village is not found very often - over 6 months between last visits ignoring our maintenance. The logs are all appreciative of the walk but now that the locals have all done it...

1.7k · January 27, 2009

1st August 2007 to today

So nearly 1 1/2 years and its still there.

Delta68 were the last people to get the co ords (hint hint) the last finders cracked it via PAF otherwise it would be June 2007

We didn't actually get the co-ords for it.

I presume they were in the another cache we did but we forgot to look

Mark

3.8k · January 27, 2009

For a straightforward traditional cache.... getting on for 5 months now.

Straightforward? Traditional?

You don't know the meanings of the words.............

Oi.... I know where you live

January 27, 2009

The logs are all appreciative of the walk but now that the locals have all done it...

But....what about anyone who comes here on holiday and who might want to do some interesting caches? Finds always tail off after the locals do them but I for one appreciate having the choice of doing some decent caches if I am visiting a new area - and not just caches and dashes.

Edited January 27, 2009 by allieballie

1.1k · January 27, 2009

I don't mean never found, due to evil puzzle or location elements, or one with a known problem. I just mean a simple, easy-to-find, no fuss, no bother geocache. Can anyone beat a year? What have you got?

I guess it probably doesn't count because it's a NaviCache, but I found a straightforward large traditional cache on Penton Hook Island that had been undiscovered for nearly 5 years! And it was only 30 metres from one of my own GC caches

. I should point out that I didn't know about the NaviCache when I placed my GC cache.

It wasn't easy to find, having had the stalks of vegetation grow round it like a basket, but it was well stocked and in excellent condition.

Rgds, Andy

9.2k · January 27, 2009

The logs are all appreciative of the walk but now that the locals have all done it...

But....what about anyone who comes here on holiday and who might want to do some interesting caches? Finds always tail off after the locals do them but I for one appreciate having the choice of doing some decent caches if I am visiting a new area - and not just caches and dashes.

I second what allieballie says.

January 28, 2009

The logs are all appreciative of the walk but now that the locals have all done it...

But....what about anyone who comes here on holiday and who might want to do some interesting caches? Finds always tail off after the locals do them but I for one appreciate having the choice of doing some decent caches if I am visiting a new area - and not just caches and dashes.

I second what allieballie says.

I fully appreciate this and have no intention of archiving it.

I was just saying that once the locals have found it there are very likely to be long gaps in between the finds. Hopefully the logs will remain appreciative and that is by far the best encouragment to leave a cache out there

January 28, 2009

Our Watson's Pike (GC 889B)was last found on 13th June 2006, so that's about 2 and a half years. It was placed in February 2002 and has 19 finds. I was up there a couple of months back and it's still in position and in good condition. I just think a lot of folk can't be bothered with walking these days when much simpler caches can be found without much effort. Given there are far more cachers these days I would have thought some would have made the effort - it's on the moors with great views but is over a mile :laughing: from the nearest road.

3.8k · January 28, 2009

Our Watson's Pike (GC 889B)was last found on 13th June 2006, so that's about 2 and a half years. It was placed in February 2002 and has 19 finds. I was up there a couple of months back and it's still in position and in good condition. I just think a lot of folk can't be bothered with walking these days when much simpler caches can be found without much effort. Given there are far more cachers these days I would have thought some would have made the effort - it's on the moors with great views but is over a mile from the nearest road.

Personally, I think your caches are the best. :lol: Whenever I'm up your way, I try to make a point of doing one (at least) as I know that I'm guaranteed a good hike and a great view (weather permitting). I'm getting really 'picky' now about which caches I do. Numbers have long since disappeared into the distance as I know I can't compete with Doc Solly and the other 'numbers folk' so I'm happier going for one or two that give me a real sense of achievement and a bit of a work-out as well. I may not ever do all of yours but I'll be up in Weardale in the summer so I'll knock off one or two more, all being well. :blink:

14.3k · January 28, 2009

My American Pie cache was last found on.....

June 24, 2007

So bye bye Miss American Pie..... :laughing:

Edited January 28, 2009 by TrailGators

January 28, 2009

Our Watson's Pike (GC 889B)was last found on 13th June 2006, so that's about 2 and a half years. It was placed in February 2002 and has 19 finds. I was up there a couple of months back and it's still in position and in good condition. I just think a lot of folk can't be bothered with walking these days when much simpler caches can be found without much effort. Given there are far more cachers these days I would have thought some would have made the effort - it's on the moors with great views but is over a mile from the nearest road.

Challenge accepted

Being a new cacher (first find was on 7th December) and also trying to regain some fitness I'm equally keen to get out of the house and do the walking as I am finding the tupperware in the woods :blink: I've got my eye on this one as I'm not very familiar with Hexhamshire. I'll drag the family up there too.

I've visited a few of your caches (3 in the last week I think, Dipton Wood today!) and particularly enjoyed Warden Hill during a lunchbreak last thursday which did mean I was a little delayed getting back to work that day, but I'm fortunate to have flexible working. Thanks for the caches!

January 28, 2009

A Slock Gardeviance has not been found for exactly a year, and although it's a mystery cache, you only have to go to where the coordinates take you then follow the story (it's all about 3 minutes from the road). Admittedly, it's not obvious that it's so easy!

From the cache description "Also note that this is high and exposed ground: so as well as provisions, make sure that you have plenty of weatherproof clothing." Must be one hell of a road!

This proved to be a bit of A Slock Red Herring for us as we took it to be on one of the nearby (exposed) ridges and decided we didn't have time to attempt it. We'll be back, thanks for the hint :laughing: .

MBF

January 29, 2009

My American Pie cache was last found on.....

June 24, 2007

So bye bye Miss American Pie.....

I'm not surprised! Not exactly obvious is it. I looked at the page and thought "Next!' :laughing:

14.3k · January 29, 2009

My American Pie cache was last found on.....

June 24, 2007

So bye bye Miss American Pie.....

I'm not surprised! Not exactly obvious is it. I looked at the page and thought "Next!'

Gee thanks... :laughing:

It's a 3 star for difficulty, so I hope it's not obvious. We have a fun group of puzzle cache solvers around here that really enjoy harder puzzles. We also get out-of-towners that enjoy these too. So to each his/her own.

3.7k · January 29, 2009

From the cache description "Also note that this is high and exposed ground: so as well as provisions, make sure that you have plenty of weatherproof clothing." Must be one hell of a road!

This proved to be a bit of A Slock Red Herring for us as we took it to be on one of the nearby (exposed) ridges and decided we didn't have time to attempt it. We'll be back, thanks for the hint .

MBF

You don't miss much, do you! :laughing: It IS high and exposed, so if the weather is bad you need waterproofs. Just not as high and exposed as the nearby hills. But you're right that there's a big red herring factor to this one; on a nice day you could be back at the car within 15 minutes. I don't feel bad about giving a hint as it doesn't get found too often.

3.7k · January 29, 2009

Gee thanks... It's a 3 star for difficulty, so I hope it's not obvious. We have a fun group of puzzle cache solvers around here that really enjoy harder puzzles. We also get out-of-towners that enjoy these too. So to each his/her own.

Although the thread is really supposed to be about straightforward caches, this looks like a good one to me; ignore the grumpy types. :laughing:

Give plenty of notice before you archive it; it's the sort of puzzle that someone might have solved with a view to visiting in a few months time.

1.7k · January 29, 2009

Rather than archiving 'forgotten' caches perhaps someone could start a bookmark list of caches which haven't been visited in the last nine months/year or whatever. Similar to the 'I'm a TB get me out of here' list....

Mark

1.7k · January 29, 2009

OK, here it is: Forgotten Caches

Drop us a line if you know of any which can be added to it...

(UK only)

Mark

January 29, 2009

OK, here it is: Forgotten Caches

Is it just me or is the 'Brook' one missing part of the co-ords for micro 2?

January 29, 2009

My American Pie cache was last found on.....

June 24, 2007

So bye bye Miss American Pie.....

I'm not surprised! Not exactly obvious is it. I looked at the page and thought "Next!'

Gee thanks... It's a 3 star for difficulty, so I hope it's not obvious. We have a fun group of puzzle cache solvers around here that really enjoy harder puzzles. We also get out-of-towners that enjoy these too. So to each his/her own.

Actually I just didn't understand it

14.3k · January 31, 2009

My American Pie cache was last found on.....

June 24, 2007

So bye bye Miss American Pie.....

I'm not surprised! Not exactly obvious is it. I looked at the page and thought "Next!'

Gee thanks... It's a 3 star for difficulty, so I hope it's not obvious. We have a fun group of puzzle cache solvers around here that really enjoy harder puzzles. We also get out-of-towners that enjoy these too. So to each his/her own.

Actually I just didn't understand it

Nobody from San Diego will ever read this thread and even if they do then consider this a gift. If you look at the posted coords I zeroed the last three digits of each set. So two sets of three words below the album cover need to be converted to numbers. If you click on the album cover it will reveal the lyrics to this well known song. These two sets of three words all appear in the lyrics. So now all you have to do is figure out how to convert them to numbers... Edited January 31, 2009 by TrailGators

14.3k · January 31, 2009

Gee thanks... It's a 3 star for difficulty, so I hope it's not obvious. We have a fun group of puzzle cache solvers around here that really enjoy harder puzzles. We also get out-of-towners that enjoy these too. So to each his/her own.

Although the thread is really supposed to be about straightforward caches, this looks like a good one to me; ignore the grumpy types.

Give plenty of notice before you archive it; it's the sort of puzzle that someone might have solved with a view to visiting in a few months time.

Thanks, I agree. I'm not going to archive it. The hiding place is very fun too. I actually didn't think it was that tough but maybe it is because it hasn't been found for a long time... Edited January 31, 2009 by TrailGators

January 31, 2009

Aren't you glad that we live in the UK, as we have so many caches on our doorstep. i was looking to see which caches were the furthest North and came accross this one GCQ6JV The comment about taking your boat out of the water as the next village is 4 DAYS away. You have to admit these guys have it a lot tougher than us.

Gone caching

February 3, 2009

I'd like to nominate Mixtow in Cornwall (not mine) as it hasn't had a find since 27/11/2007 despite there being no problems with it! It's a pleasant and relatively short walk as I recall.

1.5k · February 4, 2009

All the caches look really tasty - and all are miles from where I live! :bad:

1.1k · February 5, 2009

OK, here it is: Forgotten Caches

Drop us a line if you know of any which can be added to it...

(UK only)

Mark

Seeing this bookmark list and with three inside around 30 miles from home, I have done my bit by finding one today. This can now be removed from the bookmark Runcorn Gap - The Transporter Bridge

1.1k · February 5, 2009

OK, here it is: Forgotten Caches

Drop us a line if you know of any which can be added to it...

(UK only)

Mark

Alas I have a few to add to the bookmark:

Three Card trick the Joker

Eight Days a Week

1.7k · February 6, 2009

Alas I have a few to add to the bookmark:

Three Card trick the Joker

Eight Days a Week

Added

Mark

February 8, 2009

Two more here. Coming up to two years for them. I checked the first one yesterday:

GCC083 & GCZE7P

3.3k · February 8, 2009

OK, here it is: Forgotten Caches

Drop us a line if you know of any which can be added to it...

(UK only)

Mark

Here's one... Waymarking on Dartmoor Last found in July 2007

Edited February 8, 2009 by Stuey

1.7k · February 16, 2009

I'd like to nominate Mixtow in Cornwall (not mine) as it hasn't had a find since 27/11/2007 despite there being no problems with it! It's a pleasant and relatively short walk as I recall.

It's just been archived! :mad:

September 26, 2009

Our Watson's Pike (GC 889B)was last found on 13th June 2006, so that's about 2 and a half years. It was placed in February 2002 and has 19 finds. I was up there a couple of months back and it's still in position and in good condition. I just think a lot of folk can't be bothered with walking these days when much simpler caches can be found without much effort. Given there are far more cachers these days I would have thought some would have made the effort - it's on the moors with great views but is over a mile from the nearest road.

Pleased to see that our cache was found again on Sept 20 - 3 years, 3 months and 7 days since the last visitor.

6.2k · September 26, 2009

...Pleased to see that our cache was found again on Sept 20 - 3 years, 3 months and 7 days since the last visitor.

That's pretty good going! I hope the log was better than a 'TNLN-TFTC' - and that it was found 'safe and well' with a dry logbook.

1.7k · September 26, 2009

Pleased to see that our cache was found again on Sept 20 - 3 years, 3 months and 7 days since the last visitor.

Awesome stuff! :rolleyes:

We had a DNF logged on one of ours once with a note saying 'It hasn't been found for a month, perhaps it needs checking out' !!!

Mark

3.8k · September 26, 2009

Our Watson's Pike (GC 889B)was last found on 13th June 2006, so that's about 2 and a half years. It was placed in February 2002 and has 19 finds. I was up there a couple of months back and it's still in position and in good condition. I just think a lot of folk can't be bothered with walking these days when much simpler caches can be found without much effort. Given there are far more cachers these days I would have thought some would have made the effort - it's on the moors with great views but is over a mile from the nearest road.

Pleased to see that our cache was found again on Sept 20 - 3 years, 3 months and 7 days since the last visitor.

Over a mile from the nearest road.... Waddaya expect? Who on earth would go and look for a cache... on the moors... that was so far from the nearest road? Too much like hard work for the modern cacher who has to get at least 40 in a day to make it worth his (her?) while getting up in the morning

6.2k · September 27, 2009

...to get at least 40 in a day to make it worth his (her?) while getting up in the morning

40? Lightweights! *Real* cachers look for 80+ *and* my GPS is bigger than yours...etc. Has it all got too competitive?

1.4k · September 27, 2009

...to get at least 40 in a day to make it worth his (her?) while getting up in the morning
40? Lightweights! *Real* cachers look for 80+ *and* my GPS is bigger than yours...etc. Has it all got too competitive?

What ever are you guys trying to say here???

September 27, 2009

About 5 months. Regular cache, about half a mile to the GZ, pleasant stroll near the river, no other caches about, it just suited my series for it to be at that place.

Archived due to lack of interest.

September 27, 2009

Our Watson's Pike (GC 889B)was last found on 13th June 2006, so that's about 2 and a half years. It was placed in February 2002 and has 19 finds. I was up there a couple of months back and it's still in position and in good condition. I just think a lot of folk can't be bothered with walking these days when much simpler caches can be found without much effort. Given there are far more cachers these days I would have thought some would have made the effort - it's on the moors with great views but is over a mile from the nearest road.

Pleased to see that our cache was found again on Sept 20 - 3 years, 3 months and 7 days since the last visitor.

Over a mile from the nearest road.... Waddaya expect? Who on earth would go and look for a cache... on the moors... that was so far from the nearest road? Too much like hard work for the modern cacher who has to get at least 40 in a day to make it worth his (her?) while getting up in the morning

Men with daft hats have been seen in the vicinity, many miles from home. The local constabulary have been alerted to look out for further alien visitations :rolleyes:

September 28, 2009

@OP myself and my family have only been geocaching 7 weeks, we have cleared all local ones and are gradually working our way outwards, thame is on our list of places to cache soon so if you had left it in place new people like myself could have visited it.

Still its yours and your decision, but as the explosion of phones with gps carry on im sure more and more new cachers will appear and caches that havent been found in a while will start to be found again.

September 28, 2009

duplicate post.

Edited September 28, 2009 by smstext

6.2k · September 29, 2009

I've not picked it up yet, so it could still be there. If you can find it, you're welcome to log it (you can log most archived caches, if you find them still in situ. Only blocked/locked ones you can't) and if you could remove it for me -recycle it as a new cache with a fresh log book?- that would save me a trip out.

Unfound for a year

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