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Head East for Another Challenge 66 Mystery Cache

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Cacher Checks Only: Because this cache turned out to be a challenge for cachers in ways not intended, I'm letting it go. To the cachers who took the time and initiative to follow the directions of the cache to meet the requirements, I thank you very much. As the FTF said in his log, "[i]This is not a challenge for those who don't read the requirements or are a bit lazy in dotting all the 'I's'[/i]". For those of you who used this cache as an opportunity to explore new areas to find caches which met the requirements, many kudos are extended. I know how much effort I put into finding caches to qualify for rscout79's "Challenge 66" in Montana and how rewarding it was to log it finally. Cache on.

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Hidden : 10/9/2011
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is at the posted coordinates. However, the challenge requirements listed below must be met before finding and logging the cache.

This challenge is modeled on a similar challenge cache by rscout79. With some modifications, here's the challenge:

PLEASE NOTE: This challenge cache has certain requirements which must be met before you may log it.

To qualify for this challenge cache you must first find a number of caches to match the year in which they were published from the first year of geocaching (2000) through the year of this cache's publication (2011). That is, you must find and log one cache which was published in 2001, two caches published in 2002, three caches published in 2003, and so on up to eleven caches published in 2011. 2000 was a freebie since it ends in "zero". This will total 66 caches. All 66 finds must take place by you after the date of publication of this cache (October 13, 2011). For some of your caches the year of publication might differ from the year the cache was hidden. Please check carefully.

If you cache as a team (married couple or "BFF", for example), the person who logs this cache must have been present at and must have logged ALL of the qualifying caches. Either husband found and logged all of the caches, or wife found and logged all of the caches, or they were both present at the finding and logging of all the caches. In other words, one partner of a team may not find some of the caches and the other partner find the rest. That's to make this cache fair to solo cachers. You are on your honor for this requirement.

Prior to finding and logging this cache, either send me a list or a GSAK file of your 66 finds in chronological order by date of publication, or post a bookmark list of your finds in chronological order by date of publication. (GSAK uses "Placed Date". If the year of publication differs from the year the cache was placed/hidden, you will need to take this into account.) Whichever method you use to notify me, be sure to include the date you logged each cache.

To verify when a cache was published, scroll down to the very first log of the cache. This would be a log by the reviewer, or in cases of very early caches, such as this one, it would be the first "Found" log.

This cache is off the beaten path, but in an obvious hiding place. Please replace the camouflage material carefully and inspect from all angles to ensure adequate coverage. Other cachers should not be able to tell that you've been there. Leave nothing behind but the cache and footprints, please.

This cache was placed on UWF property with permission. The university is supportive of geocaching and has been gracious enough to share its wonderful campus, including wooded areas, with the caching community. Please be respectful of the university's generosity and do not damage or cut vegetation in any way. Visit this cache page for links to maps and more information about caching on UWF property.

Remember to verify the date of publication for each cache!

Thanks to rscout79 for the idea of this caching challenge, and thanks to Team Skycop for introducing the statement about being respectful geocachers.

Ummm, I forgot to place a pen in the container. But y'all are professionals and would remember to bring a writing implement anyway, right?

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

zbffl pbirevat

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)