While geocaching in Casa Grande I noticed there were a few neon signs that were interesting but were completely blank, so their history is a mystery! They looked rather forlorn (except for the first one, that looks ready to party), so I decided they need a little attention.
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This is a three stage multi-cache plus the final container. Should not be very time consuming. As you go about the stages look at the signs and if you have any idea what they used to say, please be sure and let me know!
You are at Stage I. There is no neon left, and I try to imagine what it looked like when new; it must have been spectacular! (Okay, I do need to get out more...) The rest of the mystery signs will be a little dull after this one but, to figure the coordinates for Stage II:
Count how many hanging "teardrop tendrils" are sprouting from the sign, even if the teardrop is missing. Do not count the ones pointing straight up. Take this number and SUBTRACT 6 = A.
N 32 52.18A W 111 44.A78
Stage II: A lonely tiny sign, vintage style with the little bulbs. What was the arrow originally pointing to? We may never know...
To figure the coordinates for Stage III: Count the total number of arches on this building. Look everywhere on the building. Take the total number of arches and SUBTRACT 8 = B.
N 32 52.081 W 111 44.B04
Stage III: A rectangular sign, the neon once graced the rim of the sign, and there is an arrow here also, pointing to what?
To figure the coordinates for the final, count how many grey posts this building has, and SUBTRACT 2= C.
Final Stage:
N 32 50.612 W 111 42.1CC
I hope you enjoyed these mystery signs. If you are among the locals of Casa Grande, ask around about these signs, especially Casa Grande natives, who may have a clue about some of them.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.
FTF: Bucky and McGee!