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Emerald History Multi-Cache

Hidden : 1/20/2008
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

It might be helpful to bring along a calculator, your own pen and some spare paper for calculations. This is a (5) five point multi.

At WP1 change your GPS to UTM units. Locate the plaque attached to the rock. Use calculations to find WP2. Add day/date the centre was opened to 619894 = E 619??? Subtract year of opening from 7401903 = N 739???? At WP2 locate the headstone of Ellen McLatchey. Use calculations to find WP3. Add year Ellen died to 617211 = E 61???? Subtract her age at death from 7398231 = N7398??? At WP3 locate the memorial plaques for information and use calculations to find WP4. Add the year that Pat Keating died to 616618 = E 61???? Subtract the year that the land was donated from 7399733 = N 739???? At WP4 locate the significant memorial and plaque. Use calculation to find GZ at WP 5. Add the year Bill was born to 615885 = E 61???? Subtract Bill's age at death from 7401107 = N 7401??? WP5 will give you the cache. Enjoy the little trips and the history lesson.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Rnfl! Lrc vg'f gurer.

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)