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TPT - Music 5 Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 3/22/2011
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the published co-ordinates.

This is a series of 9 caches located along a section of the Trans Pennine Trail near Formby. TPT Music 1 to 8 are puzzles involving music of the 60's and 70's that need to be worked out before you go.

Please take care when replacing this cache. The log is a tight fit so please leave a bit of the plastic bag sticking out so the next person can pull it out easily, Thanks.

To identify the north co-ordinates you need to work out which three songs I am referring to. Each song has three clues, the first refers to the group/singer, second is the song and thirdly the number within the song. Once complete you will have three numbers - Variable A, B and C. Now carry out the calculation given within the section. This should result in a number between 000 and 999.

To identify the west co-ordinates you need to work out the name of the 3 album covers. Taking the first letter of each album use the chart below to identify its corresponding number. These three numbers should then substitute the published west co-ordinates.


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North Co-ordinates = 53 32.((A*B)+C)


  • This singer started his career as the lead singer/songwriter with a band called Tomorrow.
  • The song was about the death of a local shopkeeper Jack.
  • Jack’s age is Variable A

  • This band has had a number of different names including The Spectres and Traffic Jam. They are still performing all be it with only two of the original members.
  • There does not appear to be any story about how this song was written. So make sure you get the one without the g at the end of the first word as you “circle” to your “domicile”
  • The number of centuries back in time is Variable B

  • Born in 1945 in New Rochelle, New York this solo artist started out with the Sloop Clearwater Singers.
  • The song you’re looking for is a tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper
  • The length of time we’ve been on our own minus the number of men admired the most is Variable C

North Co-ordinates = 53 32.((A*B)+C)


West Co-ordinates - 02 59.ABC

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Variable A
Variable B
Variable C

 

 

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

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ehfgl evat

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)