The Upside Down Smiley Challenge Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

GeoCrater
Geocaching.com Community Volunteer Reviewer

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Hidden : 10/6/2009
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Congratulations to Whispertim for the FTF!!!

The cache is at the posted coordinates. But in order to log a find for this cache you must first log 100 DNF's. Everybody loves to log a smiley. But who likes to log a frownie. Nobody really wants to admit that they couldn't find the cache. But frownie faces are important. They keep us humble. They give a sense of satisfaction to certain cachers who find joy in hiding difficult caches. And they let us know when a cache might need to be replaced or archived.

Here's the rules for this challenge:

1.) Log 100 DNF's beginning August 1st, 2009. This will give some of you humble cachers a head start.

2.) This is "on your honor" as I really don't want you to make a list for me to check all 100 of your DNF logs.

3.) Driving by the cache location doesn't count as a DNF. Please give it at least a couple minutes of searching before logging.

4.) Have fun with it. Go out and search for some of those more difficult caches. Try to find those caches that haven't been found in a while.

If you don't know how to check your DNF's go to your profile page. Click on "Quickview: Geocaches". Then click on "Show: didn't find it." You'll have to do some counting but that's not too hard, right? After all, you've put quite a bit of effort already into not finding caches!

When you finally get a chance to log this Smiley let us know about your most memorable DNF.

The D/T rating are due to the amount of frustration that you will demonstrate in not finding 100 caches. The final may seem daunting but it really isn't that hard. You might have to look for a few minutes but the hint will help you find it. DON'T LET THIS ONE BE YOUR 101ST DNF!

Oh...and BYOP.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vg vf nggnpurq gb n gerr. Sebz gur cngu ybbx sbe n cvrpr bs oynpxgbc gung vf yrnavat ntnvafg n gerr. Vg vf va guvf ebj.

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)


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