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Unclaimed Lands 6: Bridge Out Traditional Geocache

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Hoosier_Reviewer: Since there has been no response to my previous note, I am archiving the cache.

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Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

THIS IS NOW THE OLDEST 5.0/2.5 IN THE USA!

ORIGINAL TEXT BY ZYMURGIST, 5-26-2003: "This cache marks the location of an old iron bridge that used to stand here. I thought it was here when I placed the cach but the county must have took it. It should be an easy walk down a paved road till the river. Cache container is a mason jar with a yellow lid.


Do you have upper body strength? Do people describe you as nimble? Well then this cache should be no problem for you. All others should probably bring some rope. It is better to have rope and not need it than to need rope and not have it. Since the bridge was over the river the cache should be so too, I thought.

Well there was one of thoughs magnificent iron bridges here but they took it. One can observe some of these bridges around here on some other roads though. Have no fear though the locals have set plenty of rusting iron out on the sides of the road for you to see. There is a tree stand near this cache so if you go in the fall wear some orange."

Email from Zymurgist, 05-25-07:

Oh so you want my cache, aye. Well I guess that you can have it on one condition. That being that this was never meant to be a easy cache to get to so it ought stay that way. I like it in a tree but if you want to change that fine. Oh and don't take crap from people. If you are not interested in a difficult hide I can do it. I put my 260lb self in that tree no problems.

Email Exchange, 8-1-2007:

Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 08:05:36 -0700

--This message was sent through http://www.geocaching.com

-- dEAR zYM:

Re GEocache Unclaimed Lands 6 Bridge Out, GCG66Z--people are starting to climb up in the tree to get it. I would like to delete all the phony finds from previous years, where the people just stared up at it, but didn't retrieve it or sign the log...If you agree. Rick

Dear SixDogTeam Fantastic idea, but really no need to ask as this is your baby now.
-Zym

GEOCACHING 101

FROM GROUNDSPEAK GEOCACHING FAQ:

What are the rules in Geocaching?

Geocaching is a relatively new phenomenon. Therefore, the rules are very simple:

1. Take something from the cache

2. Leave something in the cache

3. Write about it in the logbook

Where you place a cache is up to you.

Twenty-six "geocachers" have claimed smilies on this cache. Only eight geocachers have signed the log:

Original Location:

1. D.A. Griggs 7-4-05
2. Kid Frogger, no date
3. Team Wolverine, no date
4. Team Sower 8-13-06
5. H D Campers 8-13-06 (moved cache)

Second Location:

6. Are we there yet? 10-13-06
7. SixDogTeam 10-25-06
8. Che K 10-25-06 (moved cache)

The other EIGHTEEN smilies logged before 5-25-2007 appear to be BOGUS.

From here on out, Smilies will be granted only to those who retrieve the cache from the tree, sign the log, and return the cache to it's proper location. Since it is now in a new location, high up in a tree, we welcome all geocachers to find it,including previous finders, sign the log and claim their legitimate "found its". The pretenders should change their logs to notes. Let your conscience be your guide. Or I can do it if you prefer. --Lead Dog

Don't attempt this unless you are fit.

GEORGEs OF THE JUNGLE July 07

DO THESE PHOTOs MAKE ANY OF YOU CHEATERS WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SMILIES TO A NOTE? TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO COME CLEAN. YOU'VE HAD AMPLE TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING...

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

"Onol pneevre naq hc" jnf gur bevtvany pyhr, ohg ab ybatre nccyvrf...

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)