A Beginning and An End Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

Geocaching HQ Admin: As this cache multi-cache does not have a physical container at the end of it, it is not guideline-compliant. The requirement to email the cache owner is also considered an additional logging requirement. ALRs are no longer allowed.

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Hidden : 4/27/2002
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This virtual multi-cache takes you to 2 historic locations. To reach An End, you must find A Beginning and solve the puzzle. Walking not required.

Click for Atlanta, Georgia Forecast

Lunchtime Cache
Less than 500 ft. from car to cache
Proceed to A Beginning, located at N33° 44.848', W 84° 19.834' You have to use the information at A Beginning to calculate the coordinates for An End. Looking at the information at A Beginning, do the following:
  • Convert the month to the numerical equivalent.
  • Multiply the month by the day of the month.
  • Add Dodge's number.
  • Add Blair's number.
  • Subtract Sweeny's number.
  • Add the first two digits of the second year.
  • Divide by -1000 and add to the latitude of the current location.
  • This is the latitude of An End.
  • Multiply the first two digits of the first year by the last two digits of the first year.
  • Divide the product by Sweeny's number.
  • Divide by 1000 and add to the longitude of the current location.
  • This is the longitude of An End.

Proceed to An End. To verify that you found the cache and to claim credit for the find, e-mail me the name of the erectors.

Don't post your answer on the web site.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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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