Interactive Geocaching Treasure Hunt Showing 501-550 of 1,958

[Andrea]

Jan, may I ask where the decimals belong in our current coordinates? I only now had a chance to jot my notes for the current round in my notebook. No rush! Just whenever you have a chance. Thank you so much!

[Jan, Moderator]

Both Karen's are updated :)

[Barb]

Finished the latitude 8 book, 386 pages. Not sure if I want to continue this series or just let it go, but the O title sure came in handy.

Only Time Will Tell (Clifton Chronicles #1), by Jeffrey Archer, finished 5/2 ★★★.5

[Barb]

I can take the remaining 0. Sweet Deal Sealed was published in 2020

[Andrea]

Finished All That It Takes, 5/2/22.

I can take that final 7 with Eternal Passage by Elaine Schulte, 279 pages.

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Barb & Andrea! I will get you both updated :)

Barb - I felt the same way about that book.

[Karen ♐]

Karen ♐ wrote: "I'll take Latitude 0 with - 207 pgs"

Finished 5/4 - 4.5 stars

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Karen!

[Barb]

Just finished the 0, published in 2020. Not many cozies start out with the MC being released from more than a decade in prison, so I wasn't sure how that would work, but I'm intrigued enough to continue the series. Even better, the book finishes a challenge that's been hanging for quite some time :)

Sweet Deal Sealed (Donut Lady #1), by Judith A. Barrett, finished 5/4/22 ★★★.5

[Jan, Moderator]

Love finishing up those challenges Barb! Glad the book worked for you!

[Meg, Contributor]

Latitude 1 is done with The Recovery Agent

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Meg!

[Karen]

I finished Latitude 9 with Taste: My Life through Food by Stanley Tucci.

I liked the first few chapters but then it went bad for me. It got tedious for one thing but he really turned into a bit of a pretentious prig which was the biggest problem for me. And he dropped the F bomb completely unnecessarily and awkwardly a few too many times to suit me. Glad to be done with it.

[Jillian]

I finished 9 For Whom the Bell Tolls 5/6/2022

[Jan, Moderator]

Thank you both!! Sorry your book turned bad Karen :(

[Book Concierge]

Book Concierge wrote: "I'll take LONGitude 2 - series # 2 : Whip Hand"

FINISHED - 06May2022 - 3***

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks BC!

[Laila Jane]

I completely forgot to update! I finished The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (05/05/22) - Longitude 5

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Laila Jane! We are getting close to the treausre!

[Jennifer]

I finished Latitude #3 - Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood, Series #3, Read 5/11/2022

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Jennifer!

[Andrea]

Y'all, it's been a jam-packed-with-work couple of weeks (more like months) for me. Unfortunately, I had insomnia really badly three nights last week, so this week has also been catch-up on sleep. I'm trying to get my book read by the end of the weekend. Thanks in advance for your patience. Y'all are the best.

[Jan, Moderator]

No worries Andrea!! Life happens...don't feel rushed :)

[Andrea]

Jan wrote: "No worries Andrea!! Life happens...don't feel rushed :)"

Thank you!

[Jan, Moderator]

Andrea wrote: "Jan, may I ask where the decimals belong in our current coordinates? I only now had a chance to jot my notes for the current round in my notebook. No rush! Just whenever you have a chance. Thank yo..."

Andrea - I'm so sorry I missed your question. Just noticed it today. I've updated the coordinates in the post with the decimals (and minus sign).

[Andrea]

Thank you, Jan!

My weekend went a ton faster than expected, with a sudden family thing I wasn't anticipating. Had much fun, but reading took a huge backseat.

Does someone want to take my number to finish up this round? I believe it was a 7. This week will be packed with work, and I don't want to hold us up all week.

[Jan, Moderator]

I can take your 7 Andrea with Thursday’s Child published in 1970.

[Andrea]

Thanks, Jan!

[Jan, Moderator]

I've finished the last number of our coordinates so it's time to reveal the treasure! New coordinates will be posted shortly

Treasure #10
The Lewis Chessmen
Believed to be found in Bay of Uig on Isle of Lewis
Latitude: 58.19307
Longitude: -7.01255

How many of you are fascinated with the game of chess? I’ve always been in awe of those who have mastered this age-old game which originated in Asia and spread throughout Europe during the medieval period. A location in Europe is where our next treasure was found, though the details surrounding the discovery and exact location have been debated.

The coordinates we followed brought us to a secluded beach in the Bay of Uig on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis. This is where many believe these marvelous chess pieces was discovered in 1831. There is no clue how they came to be on that beach, which only adds to their mystery, especially since the style of carving suggests they were originally made in Norway during the 12th century.

The original hoard of Lewis Chessmen (and women), consisted of 93 gaming pieces, thought to be part of 4 distinct sets, all made of walrus ivory and sperm whale tooth.
Their gorgeous craftsmanship and unique expressions make them instantly appealing, from the queens’ worried manner to the warrior biting his shield. After passing through many private collections, the chessman were eventually split between the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and the British Museum in London, who have loaned six pieces to the Museum nan Eilean on the Isle of Lewis. If you are a Harry Potter fan, you should recognize them from the first film where a replica set was used. If you are a chess player and these characterful pieces inspire you, purchase your own replica set and enjoy a little piece of history (and mystery) while playing.

You can learn more about the Lewis Chessmen by reading: The Lewis Chessmen Unmasked by David Caldwell
Or by visiting the National Museum of Scotland’s website: https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-col...

Or check out this cool GR list: Chess Themed Fiction.
I can personally recommend: The Eight.

[Jan, Moderator]

Coordinates for our next hunt have been posted.

I'm claiming Longitude 2 with Spider Lake: A Northern Lakes Mystery Series #2

[Karen ♐]

I’ll take Latitude 0 with The Rivals - pub 2020

[Andrea]

I'll take Latitude 1 with The Summer We Forgot by Caroline George, 416 pages.

[Book Concierge]

I'll take LONGITUDE 1 with Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe - First published 1991

[Jan, Moderator]

Great! I have all three of you updated!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

I saw this treasure! It is very beautiful.

[Meg, Contributor]

I'll take latitude 9 with Cooking the Books, published 2019.

[Meg, Contributor]

Patrizia wrote: "I saw this treasure! It is very beautiful."

Lucky you! I love carved figures.

[Jennifer]

Those are chess pieces are amazing. I'll have to check out the recommended reading.

I can take the other Latitude 1 with Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune, published 2021

[Barb]

Lies, Damned Lies, and History has 397 pages, so I'll take the Longitude 3.

[Jillian]

I can take longitude 2 with Torch Ginger by Toby Neal series #2

[Jan, Moderator]

All updated!

It's pretty cool Patrizia that you've seen these :)

[Patrizia, Contributor]

I can take longitude 1 with Beyond a Reasonable Donut, published in 2021.

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Patrizia!

[Jillian]

I finished longitude 2 with Torch Ginger by Toby Neal 5/18/2022

[Book Concierge]

Book Concierge wrote: "I'll take LONGITUDE 1 with Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe - First published 1991"


FINISHED ✔ - 19May22 - 2**

[Book Concierge]

I'll take Latitude 4 with Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral - 243 pgs

[Jan, Moderator]

All updated Jillian & BC!

[Andrea]

Finished The Summer We Forgot, 5/19/22.

I won't take another spot this round. Gotta get back to those edits!

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Andrea!

[Jillian]

I can take longitude 4 with Blood of Dragons by Robin Hobb series #4