History
Memphis is a well-planned city and the streets are fairly easy
to negotiate, except at peak business hours when things get
downright hectic. Public transport is provided by the Memphis
Area Transit Authority (MATA). They also operate the
Trolley, two buses in the downtown area.
The famous Main Street Trolley lines run up and down 'Main
Street' from 'Auction Street' in the north to 'J.O Patterson' in
the south. These antique trolleys also make a 'Riverfront' loop
that gives a close-up view of the Mississippi River, The
Pyramid and Mud Island. It also provides access to a
variety of attractions including downtown cafes, 'Beale Street' and
the National Civil Rights Museum.
The Series
The "Whatsa MATA?" series was created by me, but cgeek
and Abiectio found the idea interesting enough that they hid
a few caches under the same banner. Nvisible helped me with
the hide downtown, and so this series was formed. Which brings us
to this cache.
The Cache
In order to claim this cache as a 'Find' you must have found
all of the caches listed below. Anyone logging this cache
without the listed requirement will have their log deleted. If you
cannot log each and every one of the listed caches you must provide
a picture of you with each log book.
PLEASE re-hide this cache as well or better than you found it to
keep it challenging for the next hunters. I will be keeping a close
eye on this one to ensure that the integrity of the hide is
maintained.
A Word About Parking and Safety
I can't imagine that anyone who is capable of driving a car or
riding a bicycle would park in front of this bus stop. But, I will
mention it here that this road is very busy during most all of the
day and evening and that there is legal street parking very close
by. Also, we all know how GPSs can act sometimes. I will tell you
that it is not in the wood regardless of what your machine
says.
Also, though the area is close to the road, there is a sidewalk.
You needn't go beyond that. I will tell you now that the cache is
not located in or around the drain area located on the sidewalk. I
don't want you that close to the road! You should remain perfectly
safe throughout your entire hunt so don't go anywhere close to a
spot that would jeopardize your safety. If you feel like you want
to hunt a risky spot: IT IS NOT THERE!
A Word About Difficulty
This cache could obviously be much more difficult, if not
impossible, if there is anyone at the stop waiting for a bus. This
hide alone is rated 3/1.5, but because of logging requirement the
ratings are listed higher.
The Prerequisite Caches
Whatsa MATA? (GCWV8D)
Whatsa MATA at Wolfchase? (GCX8Y8) **Not Necessary For The
Challenge Until or If It Gets Replaced**
Whatsa MATA in Cordova? (GCX8YF)
Whatsa MATA on Union (GCXEQR)
Whatsa MATA Downtown? (GCYJ40)
Whatsa MATA with Oak Court? (GC14HZ5)
Whatsa MATA on Stage? (GC1DV8N)
Whatsa MATA with White Station? (GC1DRM4)
A Note About Participation
Those listed above who have contributed to this series may find
this cache. I ask, however, that they leave First-to-Find
for others since they have a considerable advantage. There is no
physical FTF prize, though bragging rights on this one seems like
its own reward.
