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Curse of the FTF #17 (NoVa): Come Find Me Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

NetworkCacher: It's time to let this spot go. I've been considering a replacement along this trail but after several visits it appears the area has become unsafe. Surprisingly, even with the proximity of the Metro Transit Police facility, this trail has become a haven for criminal activity.

Thank you to all the cachers who visited over the years. I've removed any traces of the container.

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Hidden : 9/15/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


With the publication of this cache the curse is lifted from me. I will find another FTF someday!

Who will be the next person to take up the burden, to trade the sweet joy of a blank log sheet for the knowledge you must place a new cache soon in order to escape the curse?

The container is just large enough for the log and a few other items, so bring your own pen. I hope you enjoy it!

>>>>>>>>>> DO NOT APPROACH FROM THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY!

Curse of the First to Find (FTF) Rules

The ground rules for this special cache are pretty simple, and are as follows:

1. If you are the First To Find for this cache, you will be cursed if you choose not to place another new "Curse of the FTF "cache within 2 months in order to extend the series. As the FTF,the choice is yours and yours alone!

2. If you choose to avoid the curse by placing the next cache in this series, the resulting cache must contain the words "Curse of the FTF #18 (NoVa)" in its title; subsequent cache titles should reflect the appropriate series number.

3. You are under no obligation to place the resulting cache in Fairfax, but we do request that the cache be placed somewhere in Northern Virginia no further south than Dumfries, VA and no further west than Marshall, VA.

4. You may choose any type of cache (i.e. Traditional, Multi, Puzzle, etc.) and any type/size of container you desire.

5. You can only be the First To Find once in this series, in order to give other cachers an opportunity to score a FTF.

6. The nature of the curse is that if you fail to continue the series by posting a new "Curse of the FTF" within the allotted 2 months, you will be prevented from ever getting another FTF until the curse is lifted.

7. By way of clarification, there is no requirement besides the standard signing of the cache log to prevent you from logging this cache when found.

Here is a history of all the Curse of the FTF's in this series. Go find them all.

#1) StellaFossa (GC1D0P8) - Curse lifted on June 29, 2008.
#2) Atvar (GC1DNWF) - Curse lifted on July 18, 2008.
#3) Rutro (GC1EAF6) - Curse lifted on July 19, 2008.
#4) flydad (GC1E13HA) - Curse lifted on July 27, 2008.
#5) Bluerkt (GC1EM3G) - Curse lifted on August 22, 2008.
#6) K9 Geep (GC1EY9R) - Curse lifted on October 18, 2008.
#7) KanukGirl (GC1GX8A) - Curse lifted on October 25, 2008.
#8) IMFIRSTDUE (GC1HHE6) - Curse lifted on November 11, 2008.
#9) DisneyFanClub (GC1J2ME) - Curse lifted on December 4,2008.
#10) karo92 (GC1JN1X) - Curse lifted December 14, 2008.
#11) CharlieCoe (GC1JWKP) - Curse lifted January 18, 2009
#12) GPS-Geek (GC1KX1X) - Curse lifted March 13, 2009
#13) Tazmasized (GC1NP6W) - Curse lifted March 23, 2009
#14) Manvacamp2000(GC1P2YF) - Curse lifted May 29, 2009
#15) PIRATE RAT (GC1P7CE) - Curse lifted July 18, 2009
#16) NetworkCacher (GC1W1N3) - Curse lifted Sept. 16, 2009
#17) Marmon69 (GC1YNER) - Curse of the FTF: Come Find Me

Congratulations to marmon69 for being the acursed First to Find!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Snyyra, ohg abg qrnq lrg.

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)