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Visiting Norman Rockwell Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/6/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the gravesite of the local artist Norman Rockwell. The museum is a few minutes away offering you the opportunity to look at many of his paintings.. 

Here in the Berkshires we are proud of the many popular artists, musicians and writers that are from the area. Don't be surprised to see a few paintbrushes on the gravestone.

Entrance is on 102/Main St.

While here enjoy the scenery that he often painted, park the car downtown stroll the main st and have a seat in a rocking chair on the porch of the Red Lion Inn.

To solve for final:

N 42 1A.BAC

W 73 1D.BEF

A = Before you enter his grave site you will see the stone for Dave and Louise, how many letters in their last name
B= Number of people buried in this section. Add 4
C= How many times does the letter "H" appear on the back of the stone? And "P"? Subtract P from H.
D= Add all the words of the names listed (including one in parenthesis)
E= How many ground/foot stones are there? Multiply by 3
F= Count the "L"s on the back of the stone

 

While you are here check out the infamous Sedgwick Pie. "The Pie" has become something of an attraction for those interested in unusual cemetery plots, grave tours, and the like.

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

***DO NOT ATTEMPT THE FINAL AFTER 9PM***

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

# bs tebhaq/sbbg fgbarf = ubj znal gerrf sebz gur yrsg (svany)

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)