Puzzle cache
disclaimers:
• The cache is not not at the
posted coordinates.
• Break the code and find the
cache.
• Anything in or on the cache page may
or may not be useful.
The SJG web site was
down last week. Cachers where suffering from the sudden loss
of contact with their compatriots through the site. The amount of
urgent e-mails and texting in the back ground was quite
amusing. Conspiracy theories abounded. Had we all been
banned for life for some something we did or did not do? Had
the site been hacked by some computer geek? Had the site
crashed and burned from all the traffic it receives? Or did
someone forget to pay a bill? Inquiring minds wanted to
know.
This old hobbit
retreated to the solace of puzzles and wandering through the forest
to seek some insight. No insights where found. However
an interesting variation on an old puzzle was revealed while
wandering about an outstanding location in Wharton State Forest. So
both of these elements were combined to share with the caching
community I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
Here is the classic
Sudoku puzzle taken to the next level - 4x4. In this puzzle the numbers 1 to 9 plus the
letters A through G must be placed in the grid in such a
manner so that each letter/number appears only once in each row,
each column and each 4 by 4 square. Increasing the size of
the square increases the complexity and the fun.
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In this puzzle, the
blue squares represent the latitude while the green squares will
show the longitude.
If you find yourself puzzle
challenged, proceed to the posted coordinates for further
instructions.
Please post no spoilers in your
logs so that everyone can enjoy the caching experience.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on
Geochecker.com.