"ODDiTies at the TCDGC" was a big hit in 2002 but it went
AWOL in 2003 so I've replaced it with a new cache. The approach is
the same but the cache location, container and formula are
different of course. Also, there is now a 2nd
means of finding the final coordinates without any math! If
you solved the original ODDiTies (and remember the solution) then
you won't have to walk as far collecting info for the new cache
coordinates. Enjoy.
Are you tired of trekking up hill and down, through dense
forests and weeds so tall they obscure your GPS signal? Are you
longing to wear shorts in the summer heat without fear of long-term
disability due to rash? Do you want to feel the breeze in your face
without having to climb a tree or scale a bluff?
Well, this all-season cache is for you...but there's catch.
You'll have to visit 5 waypoints before you can locate the
cache...and I'm only going to give you the coordinates of 4
waypoints. You must find the 5th on your own. Sure, it's an odd way
to place a cache but it should not be too difficult to solve this
puzzle and all the waypoints are in the same small city park.
I walked about 1/2 mile to mark the waypoints and place the
cache...but I knew exactly where I was headed at all times. Your
mileage may vary. Not to fear, the terrain is pretty flat, open and
generally well-mowed. There are even some seats along the way if
you need a break... or bring a lunch and 'dine out'. There's even a
playground where the kids can play. The whole affair should take
only about 20-30 minutes to complete.
If you find waypoints A thru D in order you should have no
trouble locating the final, key waypoint and then the cache. Along
the way you'll need to record a series of five 3-digit numbers, A
thru E, one from each waypoint. All of the waypoints are the same
except for their location and the information they present. Once
you know what you're looking for the waypoints are not hard to
find...even without a GPS.
Waypoint A is at N 41 59.680', W 092 35.688' (The posted
coordinates)
Waypoint B is at N 41 59.733', W 092 35.736'
Waypoint C is at N 41 59.766', W 092 35.773'
Waypoint D is at N 41 59.678', W 092 35.772'
Waypoint E is... for you to find.
| There are now 2 ways to obtain
the final coordinate! |
|
| You can either do the math
(as shown below) OR you can look on the object at Waypoint E
for a clue that will lead you straight to the
cache! |
The cache is located at N 41 59.xxx, W 092 35.yyy,
where:
xxx = E + A + (B/5) + ((C/2) + 5)/5
yyy = (D*2) - (E/5) - (A/40)
You are likely to find some non-cacher's in the park at just
about any time (using the seats, picnic tables, playground or other
facilities) so please be discrete when you locate the cache. The
object you seek is now a regular sized green/black ammo box and
there is between 20' to 50' of bushwhacking
involved.