Current at 3/14/2007 (Online waypoint URL)
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Traditional Cache Water Works by JJG10101 (2/1.5)
N33° 39.874  W117° 45.896 (WGS84)
UTM  11S   E 429083  N 3725227
Use waypoint: GCZ1GQ
Size: Small    Hidden on 10/24/2006
In California, United States
Difficulty:   **    Terrain:  *½
I'm guessing a series of "Monopoly"-themed caches already exists, but I couldn't resist starting another one here.
Almost everyone recognizes "Monopoly," the board game based on properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I'm not 100% clear on the origin of the game, but it appears a patent application was filed in 1904 for something called "The Landlord's Game," and the drawing of the original board bears some resemblance to the modern version.

Today, there are countless (approved) special editions, including Disney, National Parks and even James Bond 007 versions. Can a geocaching variant be far behind?

As for how to win the game, there are several strategies and even a few books on the subject. Personally, I try to buy as many properties as possible, including the lowly Water Works. Feel free to add tips or other game-related thoughts in your log. Have fun!

Additional Hints Hints

Current at 3/14/2007

Found it 3/9/2007 by never_enough_cache
Based on the name and the hint, I think I know exactly where and what I'm looking for. Turns out I'm wrong on both accounts, but scored a find anyway. TNLNSL. TFTC.

Found it 3/3/2007 by Team Rand
Found this one as the last one of the day. Our dog was ready to go home for his supper. Thanks for the cache

Found it 3/2/2007 by 4x4x5 Hunters
Out caching with some co-workers. This was our second time here. Nice hide.

Found it 2/20/2007 by woodscout
Out with the kids for the holiday trying to get as much caching in as possible, day 1. Took magnet left compass. TFTC Woodscout

Found it 2/4/2007 by sgt_stryker
1130 hrs. Found with the whole squad. TNLNSL. TFTC.

Found it 2/4/2007 by HappyToBeFirst
We were reading the wrong cache page. Once we found the right cache page, Smoochersmom found it quickly! Thanks for this elusive cache.

Took: a lot of sap on my hands Left: pencil

Thanks for the fun--Happy :)

Found it 2/4/2007 by Smoochersmom
Walked around and around and then finally read the hint...why didn't we do that 10 minutes ago? SLTNLN Thx 4 the hide!!

Found it 2/3/2007 by andyedwards
Didn't take long second time around. TFTC.

Found it 1/29/2007 by nonaeroterraqueous
I found it in exactly the spot I had spent the most time examining last time. Saw the silhouette of it against the lighted background, and there was no missing it. Found it right away. Left a stencil. Thanks for the hide. We walked here from the Windrow Cache, which we DNF'd. Night caching is a different animal, which we're still getting used to.

Didn't find it 1/28/2007 by pixshafer
My little one fell asleep in the car after we found Long Meadow so we decided to cruise the area. BTW- there is a nice new retail area at the corner of Irvine and Sand Canyon. Anyway, we had old data so we hit this spot. No luck. I think it could have been me though. I was focused on the white utility box and it's gate. I saw the unavailable note when I got home.

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Hints
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