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It is placed in the cemetery where my parents are laid to rest. This is very easy to solve and doesn't require internet search or math wizards to complete. An excellent first multi cache for beginners. It is obviously a peaceful place, please conduct yourselves accordingly.
At stage 1 solve for: N31° AB.CDE W110° FG.HIJ
1. In the first rule with ~ count the number of words, subtract 5 = A
2. In the 4th ~ rule count the number of words, subtract 9 = B
3. In the 3rd ~ rule count the number of words and subtract 2 = C
4. In the 5th ~ rule count the words and divide by 2, then subtract 1 = D
5. Number of words in the second line on the sign minus 2 = E
6. Number of words in the 8th ~ rule minus 2 = FG
7. Number of words in the line above the underline = H
8. Count the number of words in the last ~ rule, divide it in half = I
9. Number of words on last line of sign minus 2 = J
When you arrive at stage 2, solve for Stage 3: N31° 56.ABC W110° 17.DEF
1. Find the headstone of the woman with more than two middle initials.
2. Number of letters in line 1 = A
3. Number of middle initials x 2 + 1 = B
4. Number of letters in the last name minus 2 = C
5. Number of words in the 3rd line = D
6. The last two numbers in the date of death = EF
Continue to solve for Final: N31° 56.ABC W110° 17.DEF
1. Once you arrive, face the obvious object.
2. Use the earliest birth year and subtract 912 = ABC
3. Use the earliest date of death and subtract 1540 = DEF
Watch out for the jackrabbits and cottontails and the evidence they leave behind...Happy Hunting!
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