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MERDE!!!! (christchurch) Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 3/6/2016
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Son of Richard the Thurd.  Another replacement after the first two went down the pan.  PLEASE READ WARNING BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS CACHE


WARNING

This is an appropriately themed cache where the virtual is in the Bromley sewage ponds and the final is close to the sewage works. The puzzle subject requires research into a bodily function that some will find unpleasing. The translation of the French into Anglo Saxon will assist in that research.

So, do you know your merde? - many locals (except ridders76 who couldn't get his "act"together) found my Richard the Thurd (and the second movement) as did a few from overseas and in every case, the humour was understood, the theme was understood and it would seem no sensitivities were harmed in the making and finding of this cache. This cache is the same but slightly different and if you understand this - Wee Johnny in hospital, "Nurse, I have just done poos! - the mystery is solved.

You need to bring your own pen to do the paperwork.

The old container used to be a 20l pail that was the sanitery system used by many Christchurch and Cantabrian residents after the earthquakes - which like some of the clues in geocaching - meant you had something to go on.  This container is a little different but once you have found it, won't be a mystery anymore and will be recognised.  There is no paperwork to do other than signing the log (not the oregon log of course).  There is no room for anything other than the log.

So, don't go to the posted coordinates - you will be in the sewage ponds and you will pen and ink a bit when you come out.

So - what movement do you need to get there?

The cache can be found at S43 3A.BCD  and E 172 4E.FGH

Where

A =  Rabbit droppings

B =  Chicken Nuggets

C =  Corn on the Cob plus a Bunch of Grapes

D =  Gravy minus Porridge

E =  ..........  Of wrath (being a bit cryptic here)

F =  Corn on the Cob minus Rabbit Droppings

G = Rabbit Droppings /span>

H = Rabbit droppings with added gravy

No need for a geochecker.  The final is on Cuthbert's Road and you may need to choose your moment to check out the GZ area.  Don't worry, it isn't a long drop.......  but, perhaps it is a short drop.  No splashing please and be sure to wash your hands afterwards.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Cebonoyl rabhtu va gur qrfpevcgvba aneengvir

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)