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The Piccadilly Phoon Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

Team SLuG: The cache location is now fenced off, as reported. However, as it appears that the cache has gone once more, and it is getting increasingly difficult to reattach the cache to the location, we've decided to archive this cache. [V]

Many thanks to the 1553 finders over the last 4 years, and special thanks to those who phooned, especially those who left one of the 388 photos in the gallery - you made us all smile with your attempts! [;)] [:D]

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Hidden : 6/29/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This is a nano cache, in the middle of one of the busiest spots in Manchester. As well as finding this cache, we'd love you to add a phoon photo to your log. But, what, you may ask, is a phoon? Well, read on....


...and now you can do The Piccadilly Phoon!

 

The Phoon photo is entirely optional, but why not add an image to our gallery of phooning cachers? We suggest you find and sign the cache, then do the phoon pic, as after this you might be getting a few strange looks! Please sign the log - just seeing the cache is not enough! If you don't think you can sign the log, DNF it and come back another day! Also, please do not include a photo of the cache in your log; leave others to work out where it is themselves. Please take care replacing the nano on the magnetic spot!

You will require a partner (or passing muggle) to take your phoon photo. You do not need the area empty to do the phoon, the more bemused muggles in the picture the better! The phoon photo should include the fountain area, as shown below, and should be done facing sideways. You may pheel a little phoolish, but just go out and have some phoon! :-)

Please Phoon Here

 

A Guide to the Phoon
 
  • Stand sideways to the camera. (A Phoon is always viewed from the side.)
  • Bend your arms at the elbows. (Look like an athletic runner, not a ballerina.)
  • Lift your rear elbow (not your hand) so that it is easy to see behind your back.
  • Lean forward at the waist. (This will help you look more energetic and will help you lift your rear ankle.)
  • Bend at the knee (the leg you're standing on.)
  • When possible, do not look at the camera and do not smile.
  • Either arm can be the rear arm.
  • Either leg can be the rear leg.
  • And don't tip over! :-)

 

The terrain rating is 1, as the cache is easily accessible by wheelchair. The difficulty rating has been set to 2, but it depends upon the time of day and the amount of sun shining on Piccadilly Plaza. At some times this will be difficulty 1, at others it will be a lot higher, especially if someone is sitting above the cache!

Warning! Muggle Factor 11/10!
Please bring your own pencil

Congrats to knumbles for both FTF and FTP!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)