The Geocacher's Lament Mystery Cache
GeoPreservationTeam: Sorry to see this one gone, but the location isn't what it used to be so we will free up the area. The recent DNF has permission to log as a find. Thanks to all that have found this one!
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The above coordinates are not the coordinates of the cache. However, you could park here to enjoy an extremely hot beverage before or after finding.
The cache is located in a family-friendly SW park with tennis courts, lots of spots for picnicking and fun playground equipment. The park also has one of the few outdoor examples of a certain item in the area.
The park itself is reasonably accessible. There are multiple places to park and a paved trail winds through the park. The last bit of the hunt will take you into a small wooded area with narrow paths over uneven ground. Also, depending on the weather and the time of year, you may encounter a fair amount of mud. You’re looking for a small camo'ed lock n' lock container.
Recently, I set a new personal record for the number of times I needed to go to a spot before actually finding a fairly easy cache. I was was sitting at the computer updating the logs. I must have fallen asleep and then things took a turn for the verse. When I woke up, I found I had composed the following poem. When I looked closer, I realized that the poem pointed to very specific coordinates in SW Portland.
Can’t find, too dark
Walking into trees
Oh Jeez
I can’t remember, where did I park?
Slashed by thorns, tripped on root.
Clue isn’t so hot -
In the obvious spot?
Shoot!
Egad!
Alack!
I must come back.
Reception’s so bad.
'Nother time,
Must log, “Did not
Find.”
*8/30/13 Cache has been replaced and cache info. updated. Please use stealth and cover well. This area appears to be visited by quite a few muggles. There is a pencil in cache but be safe and BYOP.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Pragre bs zhygv-gehaxrq gerr hc arne srapr.