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An Actuary's Nightmare Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/1/2014
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Having time on my hands and being fond of poetry I thought Kenilworth would like a little puzzle. I hope it doesn't take years to solve.


The co-ordinates take you to a place which, in my experience, has a name that is unique. Doubtless someone will tell me if I am wrong! There is no need to enter to solve the puzzle.

Once upon a time there were two men inside, Alf who had had his fill of gin and was becoming rum-soaked and Bert who was simply pickled. They decided they would both like to become farmers.

Alf fancied being a dairy farmer so bought 20 cows, 20 goats, a mule to carry the cans of milk and a cat to act as taster.

Bert thought he'd like to be a sheep farmer but only in a small way so bought six sheep and a dog and a horse to round them up.

Both bought hens as they liked an egg for breakfast; Alf bought 10 but there were only nine left for Bert.

The cache is hidden at N 52 20. Alf + his purchases - 4 W 001 34. Bert + his purchases.

Note added 17/2/14: The cache has been moved and changed in response to representations made. It is now easier to find but you will have to choose your time carefully. Note added 30/4/23: I've only just realised that to get Geochecker to accept the revised co-ords you need to deduct 4 from your total for N. Sorry folks.

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

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nyy gur uvagf lbh arrq sbe gur chmmyr ner frg bhg nobir.

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)