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BARCROFT Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

CardinalReviewer: There has been no response from the CO. Without recent communication on future cache availability, we can not hold this area for you any longer and so this cache is being archived. Please pick up any remaining cache bits as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding,
CardinalReviewer
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Hidden : 5/20/2007
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

This is a two stage multi cache. You'll need to solve the following puzzle, at stage one, to get the coordinates for stage two, in a nearby park. Both stages are located in the Barcroft neighborhood of South Arlington.

THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE LISTED COORDINATES. To get the coordinates to stage two, collect the following information at the listed coordinates or stage one:

A = Number of years listed on historic marker minus two

B = Most common number on the historic marker

C =Second most common number on the historic marker

D = First number in the address at stage one

E = Number of steps to the front doors at stage one

F = Second number in the address at stage one

G =Number of SQUARES from the front gate to the front steps

H = Number of squares plus the number of rectangles in the front doors

I =Third number in the address at stage one

J = E + the number of locks on the front doors

Stage two coordinates: N 38.AB.CDE W 077.FG.HIJ

At stage two, you seek a camo'd large pill container. The child proof cap likely brings up the difficulty level by 0.5.There is room for small trade items and geocoins.

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

We hope you enjoy the history at stage one and playground at stage two. There is ample parking at both locations. You can also access stage one off the Four Mile Run bike trail and then ride through the neighborhood to stage two. Expect muggles at stage two. Things should be quiet at stage one, unless there is an event taking place at it.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ghpxrq va n ubyr.

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)