TCs are geocaches listed on the Terracaching website, as opposed to the GC.com website you are likely used to. LCs are locationless caches/challenges. The ones mentioned in this thread thus far are all listed on the TC website also, though LCs are not exclusive to TC.com and exist or have existed on other cache listing websites.
I had two planned to do today on the way to work. Guide dog logo I thought would be easy, but it in fact it wasn't so. The small local shop near our house didn't display one in the window, I could of sworn there was one there previously. I then walked out of my way to another shop, that one didn't have one either.
So I set to work on the other one I was after, and was sure I was going to get this morning, Military Tanks. Now, I was 100% confident I could get this one. A couple of nights this week I have tried and failed, but only because I couldn't get close. I was after a shot of a tank stood just inside the Cirencester TA base. The last couple of nights there was a lot of activity there, and I guess because of the current terror problems, there was a couple of soldiers on guard at the gates with weapons in hand. I didn't think it a good idea for me to push my arms through the metal fence bars holding my GPSr and phone in case they took me down for being suspicious, so just walked on by.
This morning as it was nice and early I had another go. All nice and deserted. No guards. Great! Got as close to the fence as I could, GPSr in hand. Then I was hit with the biggest disappointment.. the tank wasn't a tank! All this time I thought there was a tank sat there I had never actually looked at it closely. It's an armoured vehicle, yes. It has a gun on the of it, yes. But it has four great big wheels where I really wanted tracks to be!
Been a bit moody this morning because of my double fail. Now I have a little LC streak on the go, I am not going to let it finish off this way. I have one planned to do tonight now.
Anyway, the first one I mentioned above, although I failed, I am still sure it will be very easy to do in the Cotswolds. The other one I am going to do tonight I will say what it is once I have done it
Which one was that? I can only see you've found Gather No Moss so far - or are you talking about a locationless FTF? (I'm still waiting for your FTF at Bourton... )
Which one was that? I can only see you've found Gather No Moss so far - or are you talking about a locationless FTF? (I'm still waiting for your FTF at Bourton... )
He's found now And the other was my troll one I going to need to have to pull my socks up and get out there a bit more very soon
I did get out yesterday though for a short time, and managed an LC. So on the topic of this thread this is another LC that can be completed in the Cotswolds: Caves and Caverns
I was hoping to log Hole in the Ground as well, but I don't feel I can. The cave inside looks like a natural rift, but it has been exposed by man, i.e. quarry workings. There are other natural holes in the ground in this area though, so hopefully this one won't be too long for me to get.
There are no TC's on or near the Gower (near Swansea) but there are a few Garmin OC and OC.org caches (bagged some Garmin ones while there )
I've got details to make a virtual TC in Swansea
The map does look quite empty around that area. If you set up a virtual there it will be interesting to see who the first cacher is to find that one.
I did a couple of LCs after watching the bottle boat depart on Sunday. The first was MAQUETAS / MODELS, which those who have visited the Bourton model village and completed Nick's virtual would definitely be able to log. The other was Travelling Shows... made use of that circus set up at the Trout Both of these were technically just outside the Cotswold border, but thought I would highlight them anyway as they were pretty close.
Hoping to get into the centre of town to complete another LC tonight, will say which one once I have done it
Another piece of quality Nick left for us from his visit to the Cotswolds is Gather No Moss. I made a hash of it because I didn't have my caching head on that day, but it is a good one.
I can't see groundspeak ever wanting to combine find counts with the competition Griff Grof, it maybe a shame to some, but you could always do a walk tall and combine them yourself with GSAK For me what I am liking about TC at this moment, is that it is getting me out of the house without having to travel too far. I have enjoyed seeking out some LCs, and with tonight's one it has just pushed me up a little to number 165 on the LC TPS Leaderboard
Today's LC found in the Cotswolds, and am sure it can be found in number of places in this area is MISTERIOS Y FANTASMAS / MYSTERIES AND GHOSTS. I logged using the Kings Head Hotel
I have found the same with the LCs. With two wee kids, I have not got out of the house to cache as much as I used to. The LC side of caching has given me a couple of new angles: quick easy finds in my lunchhour at work (LCs I probably otherwise wouldn't have bothered with, as they are often a bit naff, and lacking in quality control); or more challenging ones, where I have been able to find a nearby example.