Wrapping paper Multi-Cache

The location is in Spencer Park, Rochester Hills. There is a vehicle fee during the summer, but the guard shack is closed up in the winter so you can drive right in. Park hours are 10AM to dusk and no pets are allowed.  You can always ride a bike or walk in for free. This is a very nice park to spend an afternoon.

•Even though it is half-way to Christmas today, that has nothing to do with the cache title (HINT!).

•YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A STANDARD SIZED PENCIL TO SOLVE THIS! (Hint #2)

•This is a 2 stage cache with a puzzle that you must solve at stage 1 to get the coordinates for the final. Stage 1 is a regular sized camo'd container with a second container inside that contains thin strips of paper.  These strips have series of numbers and letters that need to be deciphered.  All the strips are the same - please only take one strip of paper per team and if there are less than 5 pieces in the container, please e-mail me or post a note.  You can either keep the paper or dispose of it properly.  There are benches next to the lake where you can sit and work on the solve.  (You won't be eaten by mosquitos there)

•Stage 2 is a camo'd mayo jar with enough room for travel bugs and swag.  It is a nice walk in the same park from stage 1 to stage 2.