S.O.J. #9-Andy Traditional Cache
Hidden : 8/24/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The Shape of Jello(S.O.J.)series is going to be based around music, film, activities, and lifestyle changes from my childhood to present day that have made the glorious person I am today.

THINGS TO KNOW:
  • This cache is placed inside Bays Mountain City Park
  • There is a $4.00 entrance fee per car/truck per day.
  • The park offers a Nature Center and Herpetarium with public restrooms, various animal habitats, fee-based programs which include both a ropes course and a zip line, a planetarium, and a lake barge trip--all located near the parking lots.
  • While the park is open daily, (with exceptions for Christmas and New Year's Day) the park operating hours change seasonally and park gates are locked upon closing times.
  • There are various hazards which include black bears, venomous snakes, poison ivy and other critters which may or may not be a problem for you while on your adventure. Prepare accordingly.
  • At different times of the year, your trail may be wet or muddy.
  • Geodogs (on leashes) are welcome to explore with you on this road, but are not permitted in the animal enclosure areas. Look for the signs to indicate those areas.
  • No motorized vehicles are allowed anywhere in the park except on the paved roads leading to the parking lots.
  • This cache has items for trade--please trade up so that this container always has some items for trade left behind for the next finder.
  • This cache and cache location has been placed with the full approval of the park director.

About The Cache:



This cache was placed in honor of another influential person in my life, Andy Kaufman.



While often referred to as a comedian, Kaufman did not consider himself to be one. He disdained telling jokes and engaging in comedy as it was traditionally understood, referring to himself instead as a "song-and-dance man." Elaborate hoaxes and pranks were major elements of his career. His act maintains a cult following and he continues to be respected among comedians for his original material, performance style, and unflinching commitment to character.

Kaufman first caught major attention with a character known as Foreign Man, who claimed to be from Caspiar (a fictional island in the Caspian Sea) and would appear on the stage of comedy clubs to play a recording of the theme from the Mighty Mouse cartoon show and sing only the chorus. He would proceed to tell a few jokes and perform a number of impersonations such as television character Archie Bunker or President Richard Nixon. Some variations of this performance were broadcast in the first season of Saturday Night Live; the Mighty Mouse number was featured in the October 11, 1975 premiere, while the joke-telling and Bunker impression were included in the November 8 broadcast that same fall.

At Thanksgiving dinner with his family on Long Island, New York in November 1983, several family members grew concerned over Kaufman's persistent coughing during the dinner and openly expressed worry about it. Kaufman claimed to them that he had had the cough for nearly a month, but also claimed that an initial visit to his doctor told him that nothing was wrong. After returning to Los Angeles, Kaufman consulted a physician, after which he checked himself into Cedars-Sinai Hospital for a series of medical tests. A few days later, he was diagnosed with a rare type of lung cancer. Despite his doctor's prognosis that there was no hope for recovery, Kaufman fought the disease until his death. Kaufman died on May 16, 1984, he was only 35.


This cache is located inside Bays Mountain Park. It is located on the Azalea Trail. This trail is 1.4 miles in length and is rated medium difficulty. This is a considerable hike. Pick up a trail map at the nature center. You are looking for a large twist off top container. It is painted to match surroundings. It's large enough for swag and trackables. Due to tree cover, I will provide a hint, as well as spoiler pictures.

I know it's common Geo-courtesy, but please make sure this cache is hidden when you leave. It takes just a few seconds to do, and it will ensure that it's there for the next seeker.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onpxfvqr bs fanccrq gerr. Onfr bs fghzc unys, haqre onex

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)


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