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Determination 3: Nothing Is Easy! Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Lostboy1966: Archiving to allow others to place new hides. Will cleanup this weekend.

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Hidden : 5/20/2009
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is named for a very Determined tree that insisted on growing even though a huge boulder stood in its way. The tree has proven far more resiliant than my containers, as you will read below:

In 2006 I put my first cache in this spot, and some bad critters chewed it up.

I replaced it with a second one in 2008, and it took less than a year before logs started saying that the hide needed maintenance.

When I made it out for a check I found the box damaged, and other components in need of work. So much for a quick field repair. I located all of the pieces of the hide and stuffed them into my backpack. 'Nothing is easy!' I swore to myself as I hiked back towards my car, frustrated about what to do next. But I have as much determination as that old tree. I knew that I could build a new cache if I put my mind to it.

This is what I came up with. Have fun, stay determined, and remember: nothing is easy...

Cache Notes:
As with its predecessors, this cache container is locked. In order to open it you will have to locate the correct key. There are four seperate keys hidden nearby, all within 10 feet or so of the container. Each key is inside of a plastic matchstick holder, but they are camouflaged in various ways to blend into the area. Please take special care not to disturb the natural surroundings during your hunt, and replace any object(s) searched exactly as found.

Enjoy!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[No hints - that would make it easy, and you know what I think about that! ]

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)