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Celia's 60th Birthday Cache Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

PeCeH: After nearly twelve years in play it’s really time for this cache to go. Celia is still going strong but has now entered her next decade. Thanks to all the finders over the years.

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Hidden : 1/15/2013
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache celebrates the 60th birthday of Celia, the younger (and better ) half of the geocaching duo PeCeH.


The cache is a small container hidden at a secret location which you will have to discover by answering some simple questions to solve the puzzle. You can research most of the answers on the web and you can check your answers for this puzzle using the Solution Checker below.

This cache is not at the published co-ordinates. Its true location is N 51. E(F-E).BCJ E 000.H(B-A).E(F-D)K
To find the true location you will need to answer the following questions:

1. Celia of PeCeH turns 60 on 15th January 2013. Celia was born during the first year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, whose coronation was held in Celia’s birth year. How many days after Celia’s birth date did the coronation take place? Answer = ABC

2. As well as geocaching, Celia is an enthusiastic guider and has run a local Brownie pack for nearly twenty years. The Girlguiding movement was founded in 1910 and celebrated its centenary in 2010. However, the Brownie section was not formed until later. In which year was the Brownies section founded? Answer= 19DE

Celia has five children, all of whom went to Broomfield Primary School. Celia walked them all to and from school every day up the same long stretch of road.

3. The oldest child started at primary school at the beginning of September 1981 and the youngest left at the end of July 1997. How many months elapsed between her oldest child starting primary school and her youngest leaving? Answer = 1FG

4. The school is 1.5 miles from home and Celia went up there twice a day, taking and collecting the children. Allowing 60 school days per school term, how many miles did Celia walk per term? Answer = HIJ

5. Celia discovered geocaching a few years ago. In which month did she start geocaching as part of PeCeH? Month number =K

The cache is located on the edge of private property but can be reached from outside the property. However, wheelchair users may need assistance to retrieve the cache. The property owner has given permission for placement of the cache. There is no need to enter the property. Out of respect for the residents of the area, please avoid searching at night.

At its launch the cache contains Celia's 60th Birthday Signal FTF Geocoin.

Congratulations to HollynCharlie for a very quick FTF, less than ninety minutes from publication!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vg'f ab tbbq svfuvat sbe pyhrf. Whfg gbj gur yvar

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)