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Day 1 - 2020 Cachemas in STL Traditional Cache

Hidden : 12/12/2020
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


Day 1 - 2020 Cachemas in STL

THE STL TWELVE DAYS OF CACHEMAS ARE BACK!!!

Let’s raise our spirits to give a better end to this rollercoaster of a year!

Here’s how it works: For 12 consecutive days beginning December 12th (Day 1), a new cache will be published and every day afterwards until December 23rd. 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 this year, there will be a Bonus Cache on the 13th day, December 26th. EVERYONE is eligible to FTF the bonus whether or not you have FTFed a Cachemas hide. This cache can only be found by using all 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 26th. The Bonus solution will be included in the final day Cache description and I am promised, it is not a difficult solution.

 

THE BONUS CACHE CONTAINS TWO LARGE PREMIUM GEOCOINS 

AS WELL AS AN AWESOME ORNAMENT

This Geocache Description:
This year’s installment is to kick the season off with the traditional ringing of bells.  Okay you may not actually hear bells but you get the idea. Be prepared for a significant hill climb.  As will most Bmzdaddy's hides there are multiple ways to approach ground zero, and some are easier than others.  Please remember to be stealthy as there are residences within ear shot of ground zero even though they cannot be seen from the cache location.  Please remember to rehide as you find it to ensure it's longevity.

Since 2020 is year that presents certain challenges, the cache was sanitized upon placement.  It would still be a good idea to bring your hand sanitizer with you, and sanitize your hands before and after handling the cache.  

Merry Cachemas to all!!!  Park hours are 8 am to ½ hour after sunset.

First to Find honors goes to turtleladi1020!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Arne gur bowrpg gung qbrfa'g orybat.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)