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Michael Gordon Elementary (BB03) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/13/2003
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is a puzzle cache. The cache is NOT hidden at the posted coordinates. To find the actual coordinates, you must solve the riddle below. The cache container is an ammo box.


Solutions rarely come easily. But if necessary,
I research more online. Reference book needed.


The answer is in the usual decimal minutes format. A series of numbered clues has been posted in the logs below, as encrypted notes. The first few are fairly subtle, but by clue 6 or 7 you should be able to figure out the puzzle. You'll want to read the clues in order (oldest first) if you like a good challenge. There are multiple possible solutions to the puzzle, but the last clue (#8) will narrow it down to just one answer. You can view all of the (decrypted) clues by showing all logs, or you can jump to particular clues here: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.

I will be happy to confirm your coordinates if you want to check with me before heading to the cache.

You can also check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Congratulations to MeBuff8Fan, the First Finder (after just 5 clues)!

Keep an eye out for the bright blue indigo buntings near the edge of the forested area.

Long pants and bug spray wouldn't hurt, but it's not far from parking. The difficulty of 3 refers only to solving the puzzle to determine the coordinates. Finding the cache should be fairly easy. Your feedback is appreciated. Enjoy!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Hint refers to cache hiding place only, not the coordinates.] Ng gur onfr bs gjb pybfr gerrf, pbirerq va cvar arrqyrf naq fgvpxf.

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)