Arkansas Rosenberg Cacher Challenge

[HikerRon]

Woodwalker... just be sure the trophy actually makes it to Paris. I dont want to find it hanging in a tree in Searcy as a cache container

[searcykid]

Now that I do not have to guard the trophy 24/7 I think I have regained my sanity, at least to the point of what I originally had and I will try to make it to Paris for the event in January.

I am almost afraid to post a will attend because the last two events I posted a "positively will attend" notice to had to go on without me.

But I will now say, "If the Good Lord is willing, I will attend the Paris Event."

I really want to at least see the trophy again.

And "NO" I will not be armed.

And "YES" I am still willing to pay top dollar for an authentic "Event" item,
regardless of how cheap I could buy it elsewhere.

[AR-HICK]

I have already contacted an Armored Car company that has agreed to escort this masterpiece to the Paris event in January and the judges are hard at work even as we speak trying to decide who the next lucky recipient will be. See you in Paris.
WW9

I guess the Armored car ran out of Gas
Maybe he forgot to pay the transport Fee?
Maybe he has become entranced by it's Beauty and is unwilling to give it up. I have noticed that he has not been finding very many caches lately?
A letter has been sent to the Rosenberg Cache Challenge Judges telling of the situation in White County. Stealth will be required or maybe a Siren will have to start singing to a certain cacher in Searcy?
Maybe that will break the spell?
To my friend WW9, it is a honor to receive it please try to break away from it's spell it is lovely, but you have caches to find
Next you will start missing events

[searcykid]

I can understand WW9's obsession with this trophy and his unwillingness to give it up. I had the same problem and someone actually had to come to my door and take it from me before I finally gave it up.

But eventually we all have to face the fact that this great and unique piece of art has to be shared with others and I'm sure that after he has possessed it for just a little longer he will be willing to let someone else have the pleasure of taking it home with them.

Geocaching should not be about broken hearts but it is hard to let go of something you love. We will all feel sad for him when he has to give it up, but only a few of us can actually feel empathy.

We are with you WW9.

We will be there for you when you relinquish this trophy.

Be strong.

[rklmbl]

Since Saturday, Mr. CacheMates has been reviewing blueprints, ordering exotic lumber, working on light design, consulting with AR HICK, and ordering cement for the security system. It appears that as long as WW9 held the trophy hostage, he could have given Mr. CacheMates some lead time to prepare to receive such a prestidgeous trophy. Mr. CacheMates, good luck on all the hard work ahead of you and congrats on receiving the Rosenberg Trophy. rklmbl

[AR-HICK]

I would like to congratulate Cachemates on being awarded the Highest honor in all the Land the “Rosenberg Cacher Challenge Trophy”. Good job!

Ar-Hick

Here is what I heard from the Judges.

With great honor we are glad to see the Trophy finally out of White county. We are not at liberty to tell how we finally retrieved it from White county without divulging sources and top secret information that does not need to be shared with the general public.

Cachemates is an institution in Arkansas Geocaching, not to be confused with institutionalized and Mr. Cachemates may be in serious need of that. After the judges looked at his past performance in Arkansas with special consideration for originality, inventiveness, natural beauty, humorous caches and his ability to type with just two fingers while only looking at the keyboard on his computer. The Judges decided that for lack of a better cacher to bestow this honor upon they have decided to give him the Rosenberg Cache Challenge Trophy. It was the only way that we knew of to possible silence Mr. Cachemates and we might add that it failed miserably during the Coffee and Nuts Event in El Dorado. He with great pride showed off his newest creations for all cachers to see, so much for stealth and secrecy, Mr. Cachemates may be a lot of things, but quiet is not one of them.

The deciding factor was the other half of the team and we have only two words to say what it was the won them the Trophy- Coconut Pie.

The judges are not above bribery and she stepped up and delivered a little piece of heaven to the judges.
Money is good, but pie is better.

We sincerely hope that you enjoy the prestige and honor of our humble gift upon you. Just be careful when you have visitors (especially those from White County).

The Rosenberg Judges

[cachemates]

I would have typed this earlier but I cut one of my (Two) typing fingers with a really sharp knife that I bribed one of the Rosenberg Judges out of.

When this Rosenberg Challenge was first started I will have to say I was as confused as Searcy Kid was, and may still be just a bit confused, but we The CacheMates feel Lucky (I Think) that we were chosen to hold this prestigious
Trophy until the next Event. I know there are many great geocachers out there that are more deserving than we are, But I will give a little hint to the next recipient of this much sought after award.
The Rosenberg Challenge Judges vote can be swayed in your favor if you tempt them with Coconut Pie, Chicken-n-Dressing with all the trimmings fit for a KING. Topped off with new caches to find.
We have gone to great lengths to make this trophy as safe as possible while in Pike county but you have to remember those Pesky Garland County Cachers are not far away and they certainly are not above trying to get this trophy just for bragging rights.
I will contact mountainborn for more backup.
We thank the Rosenberg Judges for the honor of being this month's Rosenberg Challenge Trophy recipient
Who Will The Next Recipient Be?
Get your bribes started early.

[Spice]

My fellow cachers,

I am so truly proud to be the latest to be so honored to possess the Rosenberg Challenge Trophy.

The last thing I expected on the morning of Saturday, April 18th, 2009 was that before the day was over I would be able to wrap my arms around such an AWESOME trophy.

When cachemates made the announcement at the Clarksville or Cacheville 2009 event I was first stunned. I almost could not move and it felt as I could not breath. The happiness then poured out of me as I walked, no RAN up to receive such an amazing award.

I was then asked to say a few words, but by then the tears of happiness prevented me from being able to produce any words. I was at a loss of words.

This precious trophy is now proudly displayed in my home so I can brag to all those that enter.

All those in attendance at GeowoodStock 7 will be in awe as they see me arrive with this beautiful trophy held tightly in my arms to show them all that I have it, and THEY don't :P

When I return I am sure they will all still be standing in awe as they watch the Rosenberg Trophy drive off in the sunset headed back to the place it belongs, Arkansas.

I do dread the day when I must relinquish it at the next event.

My current plans are to present it to the next winner at the ArkGeo 2009 Annual Meeting at Lake Ouachita on June 6th, 2009, UNLESS the judges decide my precious should remain with me

Anyone wishing to have a slight chance of getting it can send me an e-mail with their bids. I can just pick up the cash, not cache, when I present it at the event.

Don't you wish you were me? I have the Rosenberg Challenge Trophy and you don't!!! :P :P :P

paris1time
Rosenberg Challenge Trophy Winner


"Cachemates" presents the Rosenberg Challenge Trophy to paris1time

[mbell72901]

He totes a pistol, now how is someone going to get it back!!

Congrats on your non-deserved award.

[Spice]

Congrats on your non-deserved award.