GC20TC6 Nonocache (Bucks) (Unknown Cache) in Southern England, United Kingdom created by nottheactor

This cache has been archived.

nottheactor: Did a maintenance visit whilst passing this cache today. I only found part of the container and a pen, not in the correct place (which have been removed).

This cache often goes missing and I have reluctantly decided it's time for this one to go.

Thanks to everyone who found, or attempted to find this cache and for all of your logs.

Apologies to anyone who's solved, but not yet found.

I may set up a replacement at some point in a new location, but based on the same idea.

GC20TC6 ▼

A cache by nottheactor Message this owner

Hidden : 11/14/2009

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Terrain:

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the above co-ordinates, but there are two footpaths nearby, one of which will take you near to the cache.

You need to solve the Nonogram to get the co-ords for the cache.

* - IMPORTANT ! - *

The cache was moved on 19th May 2011, and the puzzle has been reworked to reflect the new location.

Anyone who solved the puzzle before this date, please make the following adjustment to your co-ordinates : - NORTH minus 0.028, WEST minus 0.111

The Cache

The walk to the cache is largely flat, but you will need to cross a few stiles and it is likely to be muddy. If approaching from one particular direction there are signs warning of cattle in a field, but none were in evidence at the time the cache was placed. You will however encounter some sheep, so dog owners take care please.

There are five national lottery scratchcards in the cache, the first five to find may take one each.

Please ensure the cache isn't visible when you leave and no piles of sticks please.

Nonograms

Nonograms (also known as Griddlers) are a type of Japenese logic puzzle that will probably appeal to anyone who likes Sudoku, or similar puzzles. The puzzle used for this cache is a fairly simple one, so should be a good introduction to those previously unfamiliar with them. As far as I'm aware this is the first UK puzzle cache based on a nonogram, and this may be the first in a series, but I will wait and see what feedback I get on this one first.

How to solve Nonograms

You have a grid of squares, which must be either filled in or marked with a " . " (indicating a square known to be empty). The numbers listed beside each row (and above each column) of the grid tell you how many neighbouring squares in that row/column are to be filled in as "solids". So, for example a row/column numbered "5.3" means there are 5 adjacent solid squares followed by at least one blank square, followed by 3 consecutive solids. The numbering of the clue numbers is always in the correct order, but you are not told how many blank squares there are before, between or after the solids - this is what you have to puzzle out. For more tips on how to solve Nonograms try here.

Example of a completed Nonogram

The cache is located at:-

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Well done to runningduck - First to Find

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[To get started on the puzzle] Gur yrsgzbfg pbyhza "5.5" unf bayl bar cbffvoyr pbzovangvba bs fbyvq naq oynax fdhnerf gung jvyy jbex (svir fbyvq, bar oynax, svir fbyvq). [The Cache] Vafvqr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

Nonocache (Bucks) Mystery Cache