The SQ
in the cache name above signifies Spirit Quest, a project to
distinguish those caches that are set in cemeteries or memorial
gardens. Please be respectful of the area and observe their rules
and posted hours. Michigan law states that you are only permitted
to visit cemeteries dawn to dusk throughout the state unless other
hours are posted. Please also be respectful of others in the park
that may be paying their respects or mourning their loved
ones.
This cache is
located in Roseland Park Cemetery, in Berkley, MI. Roseland Park
was founded in 1906 and consists of 129 acres with an abundance of
trees and shrubs. Wildlife on the property includes deer, fox, and
squirrels. One of its two chapel mausoleums is a historic chapel
mausoleum that was designed by noted Detroit Architect Louis
Kamper. The cemetery also has a garden mausoleum and a
crematory.
At the posted
coordinates you will find a headstone of a man who had a farm. Look
for the name of a woman who shared the same name as one who was
married to a famous George. Be sure you have the RIGHT grave
marker. Now for the math…
For the north
coordinates: First, convert the months to numerals…i.e. Jan
= 1, Feb = 2, etc… Add all the numbers representing the
months and days together. To that sum add the last month listed two
more times, Add three to that total. Subtract this number from your
starting north coordinates to get the last three digits for your
new north coordinates.
For the west
coordinates: Take the year of her marriage and subtract 1801. Take
this difference and subtract it from your starting west coordinates
to get the last three digits for your new west
coordinates.
At this final
destination is someplace James (from the first headstone) would
have worked. You will also find the grave stone of our BeccaBoo,
who loved Geocaching and just happened to be the same age as
James’ wife when she died. You will find the cache very near
here.
Happy
Caching!
***CONGRATS
TO srstuart & jonnydangerous FOR THE SHARED
FTF!!!***