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Coulon Surprise Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 4/24/2005
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A 1 mile roundtrip stroll through Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.   The final waypoint is a nice, quiet area that is often overlooked.

Coordinates above are for the parking area;
your journey begins here.

 

        Visit the waypoints below and record the answers to these questions:

  1. N 47° 30.628' W 122° 12.213':
    What is the last digit of the ending year on the plaque before you? ________(K)
  2. N 47° 30.453' W 122° 12.118':
    What year is on the plaque on the sculpture's base? ________(MNPR)
  3. N 47° 30.410' W 122° 12.117':
    The sign states this restaurant's been around since what year? ________(ABCD)
  4. N 47° 30.370' W 122° 12.113':
    What city ordinance number is printed on the sign? ________(EFGH)
  5. N 47° 30.208 W 122° 12.079':
    This dedication plaque is dated 7/IJ/1978 ________(IJ)
  6. N 47° 30.241' W 122° 12.247':
    How many swings are in the play area before you? ________(L)
(checksum:  A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J+K+L+M+N+P+R=80)

 

Now rest on a nearby park bench and do the math:
(there is no implied multiplication)

  Y = .E (F/K) (N-P+A)       __________________
  X = .(L-H) (IJ+C+A)         __________________

  To determine the final cache coordinates:
  subtract Y from the initial latitude        __________________
  add X to the initial longitude                 __________________

 

  You're looking for a small container about the size of a pop can. There is room for small trade items.

Kudos to FunnyNose for the FTF on 4/25/05

Please observe orientation info on container to prevent water intrusion. Thanks.



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

1) Jnlcbvag 3 qbrf ABG ersre gb gur arnerfg erfgnhenag. 2) Ab arrq gb tb bss gur rfgnoyvfurq genvy. 3) Ernpu bire naq qbja.

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)