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The Scrolling Marquee Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

rogking: Time for this one to go. The decoding method has gotten harder as the web matures, and the squirrels kept moving it. We have replaced it with a Traditional Nearby.

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Hidden : 3/18/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is not at the posted coordinates. However, the posted coordinates are a convenient place to park. It has been placed on one of our favourite type of trails – lots of pine, spruce, etc. The trail is covered with a layer of pine needles, so not very muddy. There is another cache along these trails that has been crying out for some company, so we thought we’d help it out by placing a couple more in here. If you have time, plan to do the complete loop for a short hike.

I have to give credit for this idea to a similar cache that I came across that is situated in Ohio. I thought it was a neat idea, so I revamped it a bit for this purpose.

The final is a short walk from the trailhead, just over 10 metres off the trail itself. The container is a small, circular lock ‘n lock that I won at the Leap Year CREW event. It’s a typical geocaching hide, so the difficulty rating is primarily for the puzzle.

The Puzzle starts ................................. NOW!!!!!

NORTH

Royal Blue3 – 4th digit


Turquoise – 2nd digit


Purple1 – 3rd digit


Dark Slate Gray3 – 2nd digit


Light Sky Blue – 1st digit


Firebrick - 6th digit


Spring Green4 - 3rd digit


WEST

Slate Blue2 – 4th digit


Firebrick – 1st digit


Cyan – 1st digit


Medium Spring Green – 1st digit


Sky Blue4 – 2nd digit


Medium Orchid4 - 1st digit


Gray45 - 6th digit


Royal Blue1 – 2nd digit


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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Vgf n pbybheshy fbhepr bs vasbezngvba. Pnpur: Jbbqcrpxref, grezvgrf, be fdhveeryf? Fbzrguvat’f orra ohfl!

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)