Quit Monkeying Around with my Cache Mystery Cache
Quit Monkeying Around with my Cache
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The puzzle/cache container holds a key, which you will have to work out of its hiding place to access the logbook which is inside a 35mm film canister.
Container is in a green shopping bag and inside a plastic bag to protect it from the elements.
*** ATTENTION: Read all of the instructions before attempting ***
Finding the cache is the easy part... just head to the posted coordinates and look around.
But you must also solve the puzzle! For hidden within the puzzle is the log book, and to declare a find for this cache you MUST sign the log.
Once you find this container you will see that it is locked shut. You must obtain the key to open it. Where is the key? Why inside the container, of course.
ATTENTION: Do not pry or pull hard on the parts to open the container, it will open easily if done right. No special tools are needed or allowed, all you need is a sharp mind (and being in touch with your inner Monkey).
A LITTLE STORY:
In parts of Asia, and other places in the world as well,
indigenous people use a method for trapping monkeys that is simplicity itself.
To make the trap, you must first hollow out a gourd, leaving an opening just large enough for a monkey’s open paw to go through. Place a sweet treat—or some other food monkeys are partial to—inside the gourd, then attach a vine to the gourd and stake the other end of the vine to the ground somewhere out of sight.
An unsuspecting monkey smells the treat inside the gourd and reaches in to collect it. However, the opening, which was just large enough for the critter’s open paw to go in, is too small to allow its clenched paw to pass back through. No matter how much the monkey yanks, he cannot escape as long as he tries to hang on to the treat.
Meanwhile, the hunter who set the trap comes along, collects the monkey, and, presumably, heads back home in search of a cooking pot and a fire. There will be monkey meat tonight.
Don't hate me too much for this one, but i feel there will be geocacher meat tonight.
Please do not leave any new items in the cache. Leave it as you found it with only adding your signature. NO FORCE IS NECESSARY TO SOLVE THE PUZZLE AND NO TOOLS ARE REQUIRED. Make sure the lock closes completely for the next monkey…oops I mean cacher. Thanks and Enjoy! It can be done…(personal record 2mins20s) it just may take some time. Shaking the container is all that is needed.
Additional Hints
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