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Ratatosk Traditional Geocache

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Jhnviking: Grandma had to go to an assisted living facility and the house is sold. Removed the Cache.
Sad.... But it happens.

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Hidden : 11/21/2009
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

RATATOSK





In Norse mythology, Ratatosk ("Sharptooth") is a squirrel, running up and down with messages in the giant tree Yggdrasil, and spreading gossip. In particular, Ratatosk ferried insults between the eagle at the top of Yggdrasil, and the dragon Nidhogg beneath its roots.

This Cache is on private property in my grandmother’s backyard close to the Yahara River.

Park in front of 718 Ridge St. and walk down the shared driveway on the left. Her house is the red one, two houses west of the Stoughton Hospital.

This is a DAWN TO DUSK cache please.

You will need to walk down a steep gravel drive to get to this Cache. Going down isn’t so bad; it’s the walk back up that is tough. Also, it does tend to get pretty wet down below near the river, so you may want to wear water proof or rubber boots.

Remember to bring your camera on this one as there is usually lots of wildlife in the back yard, like Deer, Cranes, Geese, Ducks, etc… Have a seat along the river and watch for the Ospreys that nest directly out from her property. Take your time and relax. You don’t have to rush. Just don't be surprised if grandma waves to you from her massive living room windows. She may even come out to say hi. Take in all the beautiful scenery.

I have heard that people have a hard time with backyard caches but grandma has pre-approved this Cache. By the way, if the neighbors should happen to ask just let them know that you have permission from Ellen Johnson, which is Grandma’s name.

Thanks!

BRING YOUR INSECT REPELLENT

You shouldn’t need to worry too much about Muggles at this Cache!

Neat FTF prize in this Cache!!

PLEASE REPLACE IN THE SAME PLACE SO OTHERS CAN ENJOY..... THANKS!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO j&k&kids on the FTF!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Whfg vafvqr gur jbbqf bss n qrre genvy

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)