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Goose Island Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 5/28/2003
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Cache is on an island, so make sure you have a raft or small boat. Located in the middle of Pompton Lake, we called it the "Goose Island" cache because there were a whole lot of goose eggs around, so be on the look out for mommy geese.

You can park in Sunny Bank, Terhune Memorial Park and launch your boat off from the bank. If you have a chance, hang around in the Sunny Bank, Terhune Park for a while...there were lots of dogs playing in the lake the day we placed this cache and there's a nice little gazebo to sit in, as well. Although we like doing some of our geocaches at night for extra challenge, the Sunny Bank Park does not allow parking after dark, so you'd be on your own to find a parking spot elsewhere if you choose to do this one at night - we didn't realize that and almost got a ticket ourselves (the officer was nice enough to let us off with a warning). Also, if you do choose to park in Sunny Bank Park, make sure your boat is small enough that you can clear under an approx. eight foot overpass.

Alternate parking location - ergo46 said there is a ramp on Lakeside Ave in Pompton Lakes.

The original contents of the cache are: notepad and three pens, mirrored compact, lint remover roller, sticky hand, candle, Mets keychain, Burger King toy, suction cup hook, bracelet, Las Vegas keychain, breast cancer pink ribbon pin, protractor, dance mix CD (not that good - someone made it for me), mini stapler, telephone jack splitter, makeup case, eyeglass case (matches makeup case)

Ahoy, mate!!!! Have fun and happy hunting!!!

Cache In - Trash Out! Long pants suggested No restrooms available Some Climbing (No special equipment required)
Island Cache (Boat required)
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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)