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His Royal Life Suited Him Well - R.I.P. CacheGator Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/14/2013
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

~~~ THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES ~~~

You must solve the puzzle to obtain the cache's actual coordinates.

The Difficulty rating is for the puzzle. The hide itself is a D1.5

This is my first cache. I've done all I can to get it right so I hope your experience is a good one.


All honor unto the cache's namesake, CacheGator, who left this earth unexpectedly and far too soon. When I met him less than a year ago, he was instantly likable and not just because he resembled my own father like they were brothers. It was obvious that CacheGator had a strong intellect and wisdom living behind those eyes and yet he was as gregarious and jovial as the day is long. He is missed by many.
This poem was printed on CacheGator's memorial card:
A beautiful life that came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone's friend.
In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved and will never forget.

The theme puzzle below is one CacheGator would find easier than falling off a log, so I've created it in his memory.

  • North Coordinates: SAILBOAT, BULLET, SAILBOATS, HEINZ, CRAB
  • West  Coordinates: HOCKEY STICK, DUCK, ASSAULT RIFLE -1, SNOWMAN, HACHEM

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

This puzzle cache will take you a short way into a forested area that goes by no less than three names....Burnt Hill Reservoir, South Reservoir Dike, and the "other" Batterson Park which should not to be confused with the much larger Batterson Park & Pond that is about 2 miles to the south.

A $5.00 BILL IS INSIDE THE CACHE FOR THE FTF!!!....IT'S FOLDED SMALL, SO DON'T DROP IT OR YOU MAY NEVER FIND IT.

!!!! Congratulations go to anewlesmiz for the FTF !!!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle]: Erzrzore...Urvam'f bevtva vf yb-uv. [Cache]: ARJ UVAG NF BS 03/02/2019 ... Fbhgujrfg fvqr, ghpxrq vagb n fcnpr oruvaq fbzr onex; Vg'f n Q1.5

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)