USEFUL ITEMS Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

buddysally: This cache has been in play for 9 years now, so I think it is time to retire it, thus freeing up the area for others to use. Thanks to all who did this puzzle. Cheers and happy caching, buddysally

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Hidden : 12/15/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the posted coordinates.



Please solve the puzzle below.







I like caching in winter. We need to be prepared.

First I make sure I batteries for my


I put on nice warm
and
I always carry an extra in case I lose one.
When I get home I like to warm up with a nice of hot chocolate.


Please solve the puzzle below






no item may be repeated in a column or row. No item may be repeated within the dark outlined 9 square areas


The cache can be found at


N 45 QR.STU W 075 VW.XYZ

find the column or row number for the items listed below.



Q = column number of the mug in the second row
R = column number of the scarf in the eighth row
S = column number of the boots in the fifth row
T = row number of the pen in the ninth column
U = column number of the mittens in the seventh row
V = row number of the gps in the seventh column
W = column number of the scarf in the eighth row
X = row number of the earmuffs in the eighth column
Y = column number of the socks in the eighth row
Z = row number of the hat in the first column





Have fun and happy caching











I was planning to archive this cache on DECEMBER 31, 2020. However, because of the Covid, I have been asked to extend the date the 2014 puzzles will be archived. So, the new date that the 2014 puzzles will be archived will be July 16, 2022. Thanks for your interest in this cache. Cheers and happy caching, buddysally.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur pnpur vf n cersbez fbqn obggyr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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