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Plantman_Geocache#10 Traditional Cache

Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


This historic Plantman cache was placed and first found in August/2002 which makes it one of the oldest caches in the Greater Victoria area. The cache is placed on a beautiful island that the locals call Two Tree Island. It's quite probable that you'll see some wet and furry muggles on your journey over. Landsharkz adopted the cache in August/2010 and graciously passed on ownership to islandfinders in November/2015.

This cache can be waded to in extremely low tides however the best access is via canoe/kayak/dingy - please be sure to wear a proper fitting PFD! This cache is in tidal waters so take note of tides and be mindful of sharp rocks.


Mr. Grifung returning from Two Tree Island


The original cache description can be found in the outlined area below.


Metchosin: VERY, SERIOUSLY, I MEAN IT, LOW TIDE DEPENDENT

Reefer Stupidity Plantman Style

A SMALL LOCK N' LOCK (originally a 1 litre cappuccino plastic ice cream container) nestled in the rocks and roots of a grove of dwarf garry oak trees.

"A straight compass line may be the shortest and quickest way for a seagull (Larus glaucescens) to get from A to B; this is not generally true for a man (Homo sapiens) on the ground in rough terrain!".

Just how serious are you about geocaching anyway?

Access by wading.


Based on Victoria tides in FEET
-1.0: tie your boots around your neck and roll up your pants.
-0.5: tie your boots around your neck and wear shorts.
+0.0: tie your boots around your neck and wear australian stubbies, a bathing suit or your underwear.
+0.5: as for previous IF your family jewels are at least as far above the ground as plantmans, IF NOT see next (sorry, Captain No Beard but having met you, see next).
+1.0: tie your boots around your neck, the family jewels are going to get cold and wet, only the boots will stay dry.
+1.5: you're a bloody idiot and your boots will get wet too.
+2.0: leave your will with your wife/husband.

Anyone who brings a child out here should be jailed for abuse; masochism is voluntary, sadism is another matter.

Hint: Remember, while you are searching, the tide is coming in! If you search too long see next.

Started with:
No Beard Dubloon #20
2 pet rocks
1 travelling pet rock
2 blue dice
1 Little Mountain golf ball
1 notebook and pencil
1 green rubber ball
1 yellow frog
1 love bug.

Travelling Pet Rock #10

  • Began at Plantman_geocache#10, near Metchosin, BC, Canada, 48/23.082 x 123/30.235, on August 8, 2002.
  • Left with Jas on August 10, 2002.
  • Arrived in the On Top of St. Thomas cache, US Virgin Islands, near Charlotte Amalie, N 18/21.330 x W 064/56.815, on September 10, 2002. Thanks Jason.


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs fznyy bnx, ebpxf ba gbc, zvpeb benatr synttvat whfg bireurnq.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)