THERE IS NOTHING HIDDEN at the posted coordinates, but they do point you to a fine place to park for this easy puzzle with two stages. One need not enter the nearby business establishments to find this geocache. Please LEAVE NO SWAG, as this is a log-only cache. Therefore, please BYO writing implement.
Here comes a stingray
There goes a Manta Ray
In walked a jellyfish
There goes a dogfish
Chased by a catfish
In flew a sea robin
Watch out for that piranha
There goes a narwhal
Here comes a bikini whale!
"Rock Lobster" is a song written by Fred Schneider and Ricky Wilson, members of the band The B-52's. It was produced in two versions, one released in April 1978, and a longer version, which was part of the band's 1979 self-titled debut album. The song became one of their signature tunes and helped launch the band's success, as it led to the B-52's performing at the influential clubs CBGB and Max's Kansas City in New York City. "Rock Lobster" was the band's first single to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, where it reached No. 56. A major hit in Canada, the single went all the way to No. 1 on the RPM national singles chart. "Rock Lobster" was well received by critics and was placed at No. 147 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The B-52s (styled as The B-52's prior to 2008) is an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards). Ricky Wilson died from AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland switched from drums to lead guitar. The name B-52's comes from a particular beehive hairdo resembling the nose cone of the Boeing-made bomber aircraft, which Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson wore in performances throughout the band's first decade.
Their eponymous first album was released on July 6, 1979. The album was a major success, especially in Australia, where it reached number three on the charts. In the United States, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA. In 1980, John Lennon called the B-52's his favorite band, and specifically cited "Rock Lobster" as an inspiration for his comeback with his album Double Fantasy.
We happen to be big music fans, and so do our kids. Please enjoy the hunt for this easy puzzle cache!
THE PUZZLE... All the clues you'll need to solve this puzzle will be visible from the posted coordinates. Some of these answers you can learn from the comfort of your computer at home.
NORTH COORDINATE: N 43° 35.ABC
WEST COORDINATE: W 116° 12.DDC
A = Instead of a lobster, the seafood establishment here depicts a different type of decapod, which means this critter (including claws) has _____ number of legs. That number DIVIDED BY 2 = A.
B = The critter on the logo of this business is not a lobster, but a _______ . The number of the letters in its name = B.
C = Above this door AND the neighboring UPS door are ______ (this many) bent metal lamps. ADD 1 to this number = C.
D = The spaces near the front door only allow for _____-minute parking. That number MINUS C = D.
You now have the information you need to find the final stage, just over 1/3 of a mile (1/2 km) from here. Parking offset coordinates for those who'd like to drive to stage 2 are +.041 / +.013 of the ANSWER for the last three digits of the North / West coordinates, respectively. You may geocheck your answer here:
(visit link). Please be sure to walk around and explore the final location, there are some neat things to see.
The Find-To-Find prize here is rare for us, as we've diverted from our collectible coin signature leave. Instead we've left a military B-52 patch to commemorate the namesake of the band. During more than five decades of operational service, the Boeing B-52 heavy bomber was the backbone of the strike capability of the U.S. Air Force. Its long range, ability to operate at high altitudes and capability to carry nuclear or precision-guided conventional ordnance to any point on the globe, has made it a key component of nuclear deterrence and U.S. National Security Strategy. For more on the B-52 "Stratosaurus":
(view link) FTF honors go to NurseboyER, who was on this like a nurse shark. Congratulations!