This cache is to be done in conjunction with Reliable, GC6PM04. Trustworthy, GC6PK4W.. All three caches will need to be done concurrently as info gathered from each of the sites are utilized in various ways on the other sites. You will need to gather a team and have at least one person at each of the three sites and follow the instructions step by step. You will be led to several Waypoints throughout the instructions, where you will be required to perform various functions and gather information that will help each other to move on to the next Waypoint. Communication amongst your teammates is essential. Of course, it is possible to complete this on your own, but it would involve going back and forth between sites. The best way to enjoy this series of caches is to gather a team, work through the instructions, and tell your stories of adventure later. Follow the instructions below carefully, and good luck. Any questions before you leave, contact me.
Skill sets required:
Be able to project a waypoint
Calculate distances between two Waypoints while not being at either
Take bearings with your GPS
Knowledge of Triangles (for real this time)
Basic math skills
Some knowledge of Zorkan's tricks
Be able to follow simple instructions (well, maybe a little complex)
Know a little about If, Then, Else statements
Based on the above, I would suggest bringing a GPS, calculator, sheets of paper for notes and drawing, compass, if you wish, binoculars.
*** PLEASE NOTE All bearings shot, and all projections done are TRUE NORTH and everything was done on a GPS, NOT a projection app or program from the internet. I've noticed variations using projection programs and apps. USE YOUR GPS FOR ALL PROJECTIONS ***
Post beta testing points
Read all three instructions carefully
Communication is essential. You will need to send information to the other two sites, as well as receive info from them.
Gather all the information you can. Even though you may not need it, the other two might.
Keep your notes organized and pay attention to details.
Make sure when you project a waypoint from another waypoint, use the waypoint manager and do not project from "close by"
I would like to thank Foam Follower for Beta testing this site. They randomly chose this site for the testing. It is interesting that the name of this site is Integrity, because during the first round of beta testing, they spotted a small kitten at the parking lot. It was obviously abandoned and in quite distress. They chose to rescue the kitten and take it to a vets to get looked after. The kitten is doing well. I thought that they conducted themselves with integrity by helping out the kitten when it was in need. Hats off to them for that and thanks again for beta testing.
Long before the geometric and mathematical implications of the triangle were in effect, it was a strong symbol of the Wayward Wanderers. It was based on their three strongest virtues, Trustworthiness, Reliability and Integrity. Using the first letters of these virtues, the wanderers came up with the prefix TRI which meant 3. Many millennia later different civilizations would adapt TRI into their own language some even claiming its origin. We all know, however, that the Wanderers were the true originators. The concept of 3 is very strong. A three legged stool never wobbles. The third vote is a deciding one, there are no ties. But the most important concept the Wanderers realized in the triangle was that the total degrees are 180. They used that as a sign that even if you were on a wrong path either in the forest or in life, use the triangle and turn yourself around 180 degrees and head on the right path. It's never too late.
Other caches in the series are: Reliable, GC6PM04. Trustworthy, GC6PK4W.
Instructions Integrity
From the posted coords (which we will call Waypoint A) project a waypoint at (first 3 numbers of Trustworthy RSO - 89) for a distance of (last three numbers of LD number of district office at Reliability). We will call that Waypoint C. Now project a waypoint at (the last three numbers of phone number at Trustworthy - 33) for a distance of (last three numbers of the address just north of posted coords of Reliability X2 +84). We will call that Waypoint B. Please note there are three numbers on trees at Waypoints B and C. Note their locations in relation to each other.
Now the fun begins. You will need to determine which of these three Waypoints is the first, second and third. Information to figure this out is contained throughout all three instructions.
If Reliable Waypoint A angle > Trustworthy Waypoint A angle
_____And Integrity Waypoint B largest number > Integrity Waypoint C largest number Then
__________Reliable Waypoint A is second Waypoint for Reliable
Else If Trustworthy Waypoint F numbers add up to 5 Then
_____Reliable Waypoint C is third
Else
_____Reliable Waypoint B is third
End if
The second Waypoint for Trustworthy is the same label as the point of the second smallest angle in all triangles of all three sites.
Take the (most southern number from Trustworthy point Y) and multiply that by (the degree of angle at Reliable Waypoint C +10). Then add 25. That is the north post decimal number for Integrity Waypoint E. The pre decimal north numbers for the same Waypoint is Trustworthy bearing Waypoint A-F. Not sure which order this waypoint is either. Make sure you take note of the 3 numbers at that location.
Of course all the Waypoint A's from each of the sites form their own triangle. Hmmmm.
Take the back bearing of Reliable Waypoint A to Trustworthy Waypoint A and add 2. This should give you the north post decimal numbers for Integrity Waypoint D. The pre decimal numbers are the same as for Waypoint E. Please note the three numbers at this location and their relationship to each other.
The first Waypoint in Integrity is the Waypoint whose numbers add up to 15.
The second Waypoint of Trustworthy is generally south west of the third.
By using the direction in degrees from Trustworthy Waypoint A to Integrity Waypoint A and doubling that and then adding 23 you will get the west post decimal numbers for Integrity Waypoint E. The pre decimal numbers are (highest number at Reliable, Waypoint C +1) Not sure if this is the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth Waypoint.
The second Reliable Waypoint's angle's numbers adds up to 11.
Take (the most southerly number of Trustworthy point Y) X (angle of triangle at second Waypoint of Reliable +10) + (back bearing of Reliable points C-A) + 9. This will give you the west post decimal numbers for Integrity Waypoint D. Same pre decimal number as Waypoint E.
Now on to the final. Keep in mind the final can be up to 2 miles from the posted coords so pay attention to the instructions and don't assume anything. This is going to be easy. (Pre decimal north) - (total of numbers at Integrity 4th Waypoint) = (Pre decimal west).
Take the back bearing from Integrity Waypoint A to Trustworthy Waypoint A. Add those numbers together. Add the numbers together from that result. Multiply that by 5. Now divide that by 3. That should give you the first north post decimal number. To figure out the middle north post decimal number utilize the number repeated in both pre decimal numbers.
Take the most western number at Integrity Waypoint D and subtract the most northerly number at the fourth Waypoint of Reliable. This should give you the last number of west post decimal numbers.
Use the most northerly number of the fifth waypoint of Integrity to determine the last north post decimal number.
Take the angle at Trustworthy Waypoint E and double that. Add the resulting numbers together. That should get you the middle west post decimal number.
Take (back bearing of Reliable Waypoint A to Trustworthy Waypoint A) X 2. Add those numbers together. Divide that by last west post decimal number of this final. That should get you the first west post decimal number.