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Excalibur Geocoin "Sword of the Hunter" -- Moon's Eye

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Owner:
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Released:
Monday, October 20, 2008
Origin:
Virginia, United States
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Current Goal

To travel with my owner and his "Ansolon" Geo-dipper coin so that he may draw me forth to mark caches and location felt extra worthy of note.

About This Item

"The Sword of Ansolon" @ Hanging Out at Gypsy Hill

Whispering Bamboo uses his other coin, "Ansolon" the Geo-dipper, to mark his presence at each of the geocaches and Waymarks his visits.

One of the "Excalibur" geocoin series, the "Sword of Ansolon" will be pulled from its place of safety and used to mark those location visited by the owner that are felt a step above the rest or to mark an occasion or milestone of importance.

The brother of this coin travels with "Altgofur" in Germany -- Moon's Eye's brother-in-spirit.

This coin has be marked at "51" Geocaches, "0" Waymarks, "1" Earthcaches as well as been discovered by "0" Geocachers.

-----FROM THE MAKERS OF THIS COIN-----

"Limited to 75 coins ..... Excalibur was the legendary sword of King Arthur sometimes attributed with magical powers or associated with the rightful sovereignty of . Excalibur was originally derived from the Latin phrase Ex calce liberatus, "liberated from the stone." There was also a Greek origin, Ex-Kylie-Pyr or "out of a cup—fire" both of which are inscribed on the front of the coin. It is believed that Arthur pulled the sword from the stone confirming is rightful place as King. On the back is one possible Coat of Arms of the legendary King Arthur. Around the side is listed the original 11 Knights of the Round Table: Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Gawaine, Sir Gareth, Sir Bors, Sir Percivale, Sir Tristan, Sir Bedivere, Sir Lamorak, Sir Kay, Sir Geraint and the year 1300 that Arthur was said to have reigned."

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Retrieve It from a Cache 10/21/2008 whispering bamboo retrieved it from Hanging out at Gypsy Hill Virginia   Visit Log

When I found this cache, I knew it had to be marked by "The Sword of Ansolon" and added to the bookmark list.

This one has a cool looking micro container as well as was hidden creatively.

  • "The Sword of Ansolon" @ Hanging Out at Gypsy Hill
Dropped Off 10/21/2008 whispering bamboo placed it in Hanging out at Gypsy Hill Virginia - .26 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 10/21/2008 whispering bamboo retrieved it from Gypsy Hill Virginia   Visit Log

This is a location my wife and I visited yesterday, but both of us agree it was very well hidden ... a hide that was very well thought out!

  • "The Sword of Ansolon" @ Gypsy Hill
Dropped Off 10/21/2008 whispering bamboo placed it in Gypsy Hill Virginia - 3.32 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 10/21/2008 whispering bamboo retrieved it from Quite Simply ... Another Road Less Traveled Virginia   Visit Log

So we have the first cache to be marked by "The Sword of Ansolon" and added to the bookmark list.

This location is accessible by those traveling two different interstates as well as a perfect alternative placement for traveling items for people with premium memberships.

  • "The Sword of Ansolon" @ Honeysuckle GC Hideaway
Dropped Off 10/21/2008 whispering bamboo placed it in Quite Simply ... Another Road Less Traveled Virginia - .54 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 10/20/2008 whispering bamboo retrieved it from The Shenandoah Fleet Yards Virginia   Visit Log

Retrieving the coin to begin the journey.

Dropped Off 10/20/2008 whispering bamboo placed it in The Shenandoah Fleet Yards Virginia   Visit Log
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