There often just isn’t enough time to do all of the caching you would like to do, what with family, work and other commitments. This series of puzzle caches is intended to celebrate those special days throughout the year when you get that much-needed extra time off. For each cache in this series, assume North = 43 and West = 78, and write down the bonus number or instructions in each cache. (The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but is within 2.5 km.)
I had two choices for the October day to celebrate (Thanksgiving and Halloween), so I decided to combine them. Like many people, I am thankful to each of the following cities and towns for something; figure out what, and you will be well on the way to finding the cache.
A = Parsippany, NJ (C)
B = McLean, VA (M)
C = Bern-Brunnen, Switzerland (T)
D = St. Stephen, NB (G)
E = San Leandro, CA (G)
F = Brussels, Belgium (G)
G = Chesterville, ON (N)
H = Kansas City, MO (R)
I = Smith’s Falls, ON (H)
The number of letters in each answer (the first letter is given, as a hint) should be taken as the values for A – I. The cache is at:
(A-2)(B).(C-6)(D+3)(E-5)
(F-1)(G-6).(H-G)(I-2)(A+B+C+D+E-F-G-H-I-3)
You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.
Congratulations to AdventureRat on the FTF!
Note: The container was moved to a more secure location in December 2011, and the puzzle was updated accordingly. Cachers who solved it prior to that time will need to re-calculate the final.