Welcome to NICU 2018, year eight of this annual series I started in 2011. The cache is placed to recognize National Nurses Day (May 6th) and National Nurses Week (May 6th thru May 12th). My wife has been an NICU nurse for many years now and this series seemed to be a great way to honor her and all other nurses for the important work they do.
This year’s cache is a simple 3 stage Multi-Cache. Stages 1 and 2 are virtual stages where you will need to look for a set of numbers, then do some simple addition/subtraction to make the next coordinates. Stages 1 and 2 you can drive right up to, even read the numbers without getting out of the car. Stage 3 (final) you can park close by, but will need to make a short walk to cache.
Stage 1 (given coordinates): You will need to face east and will be looking at an electrical box. In the upper left-hand corner is a six-digit number (no letters). Use this six-digit number to build coordinates for stage 2 in the format N33 18.ABC, W111 48.DEF.
A = 1st digit plus 2
B = 2nd digit minus 5
C = 3rd digit
D = 4th digit plus 4
E = 5th digit minus 3
F = 6th digit minus 6
Stage 2: Face south and look for a sign with a four-digit number (no letters). Use this four-digit number to build coordinates for stage 3 (final stage) in the format N33 18.UVW, W111 48.XYZ.
U = 1st digit plus 1
V = 2nd digit
W = 1st digit
X = 3rd digit minus 4
Y = 4th digit minus 2
Z = 1st digit plus 1
Stage 3: You are looking for a micro size cache which may require some of you to reach a bit. Please make sure container is slipped down into it's little hiding hole so it is not showing.