The Launch Pad Traditional Cache
Krypton: As there's been no response to my previous note, I assume that the cache is not going to be repaired or replaced, so I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us, and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it
Thanks for your cooperation!
Krypton
Northern California Volunteer Cache Reviewer
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The only difficulty with this cache is that it is located approximately 8-9 feet above the ground. It is not in plain site, but location is fairly obvious.
This cache is located on the campus of Stanford University. It is in a residential area of campus known as Governor's Corner. Parking is restricted on Weekdays between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Most lots require a permit, and the nearest metered lots for visitors are at least 1/4 mile away. Parking is enforced aggresively. After 4:00 or on weekends, parking is mostly free. In the nearby lots, spaces marked as "WE" and "RF" are enforced 24/7, but spaces marked "A" or "C" so not require a permit after 4:00 or on weekends. The cache is in an "official" geocaching.com box - the medium size of the three box set they sell. It is a clear plastic box. The cache is not in plain sight, but the location is fairly obvious. It is located approximately 8-9 feet off the ground. This is mostly because the area has a lot of foot traffic and the cache would not survive for long if it were visible. There are almost always chairs nearby that can be stood upon, but please be careful, access the cache at your own risk, and please don't disturb the residents of the nearby residence halls.
I call this cache The Launch Pad because I placed it more or less for the purpose of launching my travel bugs into the world. It also contains some small assorted toys.
Interesting local sights are Lake Lagunita, located approximately 100 yards away. There is a historical marker across Campus Drive, and the Stanford stables are behind that. Nearby is the Stanford golf driving range and course, where many famous players have honed their skills, including Tom Watson and Tiger Woods.
Notice: Someone nice (maybe me, maybe not, who knows?) has purchased and placed a brand new step ladder within plain site of the catch. It is my belief that this is a quality step ladder, and this particular one was purchased because it had the widest stance of any at the hardware store. However, I make no warranties as to the safety of using the ladder. It is your choice whether or not to access the cache and also your choice whether you might want to use the step ladder to do so. The nice person who left the ladder forbids anyone from using it who has not agreed to the terms and conditions of the geocaching.com / groundspeak website. Furthermore by choosing to use the ladder you agree to the following: You understand that ladders are inherently dangerous things and expose you to a variety of hazards, including but not limited to: falling, tripping, conking your head, smashing some part of your or somebody else's body against some other object, etc. etc., or otherwise injuring or killing yourself, or someone else. You also understand that the ground where you might place the ladder to access the cache is uneven and soft, so using the ladder in this way exposes you to the possibility and maybe even the likelihood of bodily injury, ridicule or worse. You agree that you understand the hazards of using ladders, you agree that you have read all the warning labels that are on the ladder and will abide by all recommended safety precautions. You agree that if you happen to spill hot coffee on yourself while using the ladder, the fact that it is too hot and scalds you is not my fault. You agree that wearing a superman costume while using the ladder does not actually enable you to fly or confer any other superpowers. You agree that any acorns found in the hole while using the ladder may contain nuts. You agree that when you are done, you will put the ladder back where you found it.
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