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WanAus 34 - Riverside Parklands #5 Mk 2 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/12/2010
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Should be a simple find if you can solve the puzzle.
Due to the temporary nature of pens and pencils in my geocaches
BRING YOUR OWN WRITING IMPLEMENT!!!

The cache is not at the above co-ords but it is within 3 Km.

You will need to solve the puzzle to find GZ.

Since the demise of WanderingAus 34 - Riverside Parklands #5 I've been meaning to replace it to keep the series complete. I've noticed that mysteries seem to be particularly popular lately, so I thought it was time to place one myself.

Recently I met one of my old Army buddies, Lefty, while visiting a medico to try to get my severe bursitis fixed. While we were (as you would expect) waiting, I described geocaching to Lefty. When I mentioned ammo boxes he said "I've got a couple hanging around in the shed, you're welcome to them". Naturally I accepted his offer.

It turns out we both have similar problems. I can't use my right arm much due to bursitis, and he can't use his at all because (as he puts it) "it went missing". He explained his left-handed typing method, and offered to set up one of my computers to suit, and teach me to use it. I made a counter-offer, that I dictate some notes and he type them for me. We compromised, and did a mixture of both. Problem is, I can't read what he typed, due to a "driver error". Take a look at this, solve it and the cache should readily come to hand:


I was able to write most of the cache notes using cut/copy and paste (luckily the X C and V keys are left handed). The rest of my share I was able to write left handed once I fixed the "driver error".

I was hoping to use the large ammo box but it wouldn't quite fit in the hidey-hole, so I used the smaller one. It contains the usual First, Second, Third and Fourth To Find cards, finders cards, log book, pencils etc etc.

Originally this cache was a micro Ammo Box, but the first finder decided to take it and drop the log book, pencil and sharpener etc on the ground, so it became an ordinary micro. It is now a magnetic eclipse mint tin, with log book, 2 pencils, a sharpener, and Finders Cards.

You are welcome to rate the difficulty of both the puzzle and the hide, but PLEASE, no hints, no spoilers, no vague references etc, and no phone a friend. The difficulty three should be well deserved, and only those who solve it on their own should get the smiley for it. Logs which might help other cachers will be deleted.

When trading items please consider trading up or trading even and leaving items that you would want to find, and please don't take the pen, pencils or sharpener. If you can't trade up or trade even I don't mind seeing TNLNSL in the log. Also please don't put the pen or pencils in the log book bag, it tends to destroy the watertight integrity.

Trackables (geocoins and travel bugs) are not tradeable items. Please feel free to take them without making a trade, but please leave a note in the logbook and your online log, and do log them online.

First To Find Award Congratulations to
Mickeydv
on the First To Find.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vg'f ZNTARGVP! Ernpu haqre naq srry sbe vg, BE qhpx lbhe urnq haqre.

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)