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Le Penseur Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 3/5/2015
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Have you seen Rodin's "The Thinker"? I suspect many a cacher will strike this pose as you sit and try to solve this puzzle. As with most puzzle caches, I encourage you to read the description closely to ensure you don't overlook anything.


Cache is not located at listed coordinates, but Stage 1 is! 

This multi cache is located right off the Huntsville Land Trust’s Waterline Trail. You can park at the hiker’s parking lot right next to the Three Caves (See waypoint).

 
First you need to locate Stage 1. Once you do, please take note as to how it is secured in place so you can replace it in the same manner for the difficulty of the hide and to keep the elements out. Stage 1 is a field puzzle. Solve the puzzle and you will be led to Stage 2. I encourage you to take a seat using one of the many natural sitting surfaces as you will possibly be here for a little while...
 
How to solve the puzzle:
 
Arrange the pieces so the sum of the corners of the same colour equals 20. Then arrange the remaining pieces of that same colour to the middle. If you do this right, you will have a nice colour pattern. Now sum up the middle pieces and plug it into the formula below.  So you know, there is only one possible solution. To check your work, ensure the entire perimeter is populated with a colored piece. Once you solve the puzzle, please scramble the pieces so others can have the same experience! 
 
Stage 2 can be located at:
N 34 4AB5
W 86 3CD5
 
A = sum of middle pieces
B = sum of middle pieces * 2 / 3 / 6
C = sum of middle pieces / (2 * 3) * 5
D = (A - C) - 4
 
You can check your answer for the field puzzle here:
GeoCheck.org
 
You will then be led to Stage II. You are on your own from there....
 
Good luck!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgntr 1 uvqr - abg ba gur tebhaqFgntr 1 chmmyr - or fher gb ernq qverpgvbaf pnershyylFgntr 2 uvqr - fdhrrmrq haqre n ebpx yrqtrFgntr 2 chmmyr - lbh pna qb vg!

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)