The cache is not at the posted coordinates. They are a good place to park.
This cache is adapted from a puzzle published by Marilyn von Savant and submitted by Leo Tschirhart of Ann Arbor, MI. To find the cache, you will need to solve the puzzle yourself. The solution published in the "Ask Marilyn" column will not give you all the information you will need.
A bait store sells worms, bugs and fish in identical containers. However, the weights of the containers differ.
ORDER NO. 1contains 3 boxes of worms, 1 box of bugs, and 1 box of fish. It weighs 25 oz.
ORDER NO. 2 contains 2 boxes of worms, 1 box of bugs, and 2 boxes of fish. It weighs 28 oz.
ORDER NO. 3 contains 4 boxes of worms and 1 box of fish. It weighs 28 oz.
TO FIND THE CACHE, solve the puzzle for the weights of the boxes of worms(w), bugs(b), and fish(f).
THE CACHE IS AT: N 42 27.ABC W 075 03.DEF
WHERE:
A=w+b
B=f
C=f-5
D=b
E=w+b
F=3b
This cache is available in all seasons. It can also be found at night with a good flashlight. In fact, that's how we placed it! But be advised that Oneonta parks close at 10:30 PM.