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Sherri's Cache Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 9/16/2005
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache was placed to honor the memory of Sherri McGibbon (aka pennstategirl)
who died tragically in an automobile accident on September 5, 2005.

Some of us have met Sherri in person and some of us know her only from her cache logs but that hardly makes a difference in this peculiar community of geocachers. We were all shocked and saddened when we heard the news from her family. Sherri's family is recovering from their injuries but her husband Alister tells me that it's going to be awhile before they can try this cache. We'll all look forward to that. In the meanwhile, try this inspired cache and pause for a moment when your GPS ticks down to 300 feet. This site was chosen because it's cache-worthy, inspirational, and proximate to where pennstategirl lived. We also know for a fact that she was thinking about placing a cache of her own here. Consider that it was Sherri that brought you here. The GPS, satellites, geocaching.com, and the collaboration of geocachers that made this cache happen are just middlemen. Please leave a record of your thoughts and prayers in the logbook.

Directions: You may be able to see your objective from 50 miles away if the sky is clear. Park along Old Braddock Road (unsigned) at 39° 53.040', -79° 38.660'. Please do not drive beyond this point. This area closes at sunset. Please obey this and all other rules posted at the trailhead.

Acknowledgements: There is a very long list of geocachers who offered their support and guidance for this hide. It seemed like everyone wanted a piece of this. I thank them for that and for their encouragement. Cacheoholic provided the container, LJ & Company donated the contents, Yemon Yime created the graphics for the cache page, and Quest Master placed the cache. Sherri inspired it all.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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)