TUS #2 Heeeeerrrrre Fishy Fishy Fishy Mystery Cache
The Mercury Project: This one has run it's course.
TUS #2 Heeeeerrrrre Fishy Fishy Fishy
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Local cache rustler and suspected ringleader of the Tiresome Usual
Suspects, fishiam, has recently purportedly tried to quit the game.
Not so rare exceptions have apparently been made by the bandit for
FTF's and caches that happen to be "on the way to coffee or the
video store." Regardless of the guise of discontinued involvement,
our motto is "Once a TUS, Always a TUS!" A handsome reward of one
Maryland Geocoin (contingent upon acceptance of funnynose's
requirements that the coin keep moving) will go to the cacher who
brings in fishiam dead or alive. Short of actually bringing in the
slimy one, a FTF will suffice to qualify for ransom payment. A
handoff location for the loot will be established if and when the
requirements for payment are satisfied. fishiam should be
considered hostile and dangerous. Since his GPSr has been
confiscated by his local authority, and is under lock and key, be
especially careful when encountering him or you might get mugged
for your GPSr.
To find this cache you will have to do a little studying up on
fishiam's posse. The focus of this investigation will be limited to
the
Tiresome Usual Suspects as they relate to FTF's of The Mercury
Project's 12 active caches as of the date this cache was published.
The number of TMP caches FTFd by the TUS' = X. The number of TUS'
who completed those FTFs (some FTFd more than once) = Y. The number
of TUS' who have not FTFd a cache placed by The Mercury Project =
Z. The posted coordinates might be a good spot to start in your
search for the notorious fishiam but not so much in searching for
the cache.
Waypoint 1
XZY
XYZ+168
At WP1 look for one of fishiam's favorite quotations that begins
"The Rhythmic Harmony of . . ." Take a seat and enjoy the view
(this location is a lot more impressive than the final cache
location) while you think about the quote and try to channel
fishiam's location. The quote = ? (number(s))
Final cache is located at:
XZY - ((2x?)+(Y+Z+2))
Date on plaque/2 - (? x 3) + (Y+Z)
Sat reception is not good in the final location (hmm...) but the
cords will get you in the vicinty.
Checksum (for FunnyNose)
WP #1 (6 numbers after the decimals) = 30
Final (6 numbers after the decimals) = 38 (19 each N & W for
nolenator)
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
JC #1 Flyynoyrf
Ur vf xabja gb or n Qnjtsvfu, fb cvpx lbhe onvg jvfryl, naq qba'g rkcrpg gb svaq uvz arne gur jngre.
Serq Syvagfgbar'f cvpgher vf n pyhr nobhg gur pnpur pbagnvare naq ybpngvba.
Pnpur vf nebhaq 10' abegu bs gur cngu.
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