Here’s how it works: For 12 consecutive days beginning December 13th (Day 1), a new cache will be published and every day afterwards until December 24th. If you are able to First to Find, FTF, one of these daily caches, an FTF Cachemas Ornament will be in the container for you to keep. Once again, L Frank has designed a unique ornament that can be converted to a cache container for a future hide; or, you may keep it, your choice. PLEASE, if you get an FTF on one of the 12 days, do not go for another one until day 13, let someone else have the fun.
Again, there will be a Bonus Cache on the 13th day, December 25th. EVERYONE is eligible to find the bonus whether or not you have FTFed a Cachemas hide. This cache can only be found by using the codes written on the inside of the container lid of each daily cache. Keep these codes and use them to solve the location of the Bonus cache which will publish on the final day, December 25th. The Bonus solution will be included in the final day Cache description and I am promised, it is not a difficult solution.
THE BONUSCACHE CONTAINS A LARGE PREMIUM GEOCOIN
AS WELL AS AN ORNAMENT
Have fun and remember to thank Brandt Teske, aka 87preludea20a3, in your log. He brought this great series to St. Louis.
This Geocache Description: MERRY CACHEMOOSE!!!
This is a three stage multi-cache that will take you to St Charles County. At the posted coordinates you will find a monument. On top of the monument there is an eagle. You will need to use the panel in which the eagle’s body is facing. There are some large words near the eagle’s feet that you will use to solve the puzzle.
To find Stage Two solve for:
A = Number of letters in the last word.
B = Number of letters in the first word.
C = Number of letters in the second word plus the number letters in the fourth word.
D = Number of letters in the fifth word.
E = Number of letters in the second word plus the number of letters in the third word.
F = Number of letters in the second word.
G = Number of letters in the first word plus the number of letters in the second word minus one.
H = Number of letters in the first word minus the number of letters in the third word.
I = Number of letters in the third word minus two.
J = Number of letters is the second word plus the number of letters in the third word minus one.
Stage Two is located at : N38° AB . CDE W090° FG . HIJ
At Stage Two you will find three signs. You will use the sign farthest south to find the coordinates for the final.
To find the final solve for:
K = Six large upstream reservoirs were built between two years given. Last number in the second year listed.
L = The year St Charles was founded. The second number in the year.
M = Six large upstream reservoirs were built between two years given. First number in the first year listed plus the last number of the second year listed.
N = The number of letters in first two words on the sign
O = The number of letters in the first word of the first named fish on the sign.
P = The river is XX number of mile shorter in its lower third. The second number listed.
Q = The number of feet the channel is maintained minus one.
R = Six large upstream reservoirs were built between two years given. Third number in the first year listed.
S = A range is given for a stable current. The highest number given in the range.
T = The number of letters in the proper name of the river, excluding the word river.
Final is located at: N38° KL . MNO W090° PQ . RST
Good luck and Merry Cachemoose!!!