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Clan Thompson or MacThomas Letterbox Hybrid

Hidden : 9/9/2022
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


A Letterbox Hybrid which is not hidden at the posted coordinates but very close nearby. As cellphone coverage is nonexistant at ground zero, read the entire description before setting out for this one, and review or print the spoiler pictures. In addition to the normal logbook and trade items, it also contains a letterbox stamp, inkpad, and stamp book. Please do not remove the stamp, ink pad, or stamp book. THEY ARE NOT TRADE ITEMS!

Recently while visiting Scotland, I learned that I am part of Clan Thompson/MacThomas.  Notable ancestors include Sir Thomas Thompson, who died at the Battle of Stirling Bridge fighting for William Wallace (think Braveheart).  This letterbox hybrid is for all who are part of Clan Thompson, although it is open to all to find.

Clan Thompson/MacThomas is located in a wee glen near FR 300.  The location is in commemoration of "Clach Na Coileach" the traditional gathering place of Clan Thompson in the Scottish Highlands near Glen Shee. Start at the posted coordinates and look for a clue hanging around that will guide you to the final, which is less than 500 feet away.  Look for four large boulder clusters in a row.  it is behind the second boulder from the north.  

To learn more about Clan Thompson, Clach Na Coileach, and Glen Shee, see the pictures below taken on location.  

The picture above is the Clach Na Coileach.

This is a letterbox hybrid. In addition to the normal logbook and trade items, it also contains a letterbox stamp, inkpad, and stamp book.  The stamp is handcarved. Please do not remove the stamp, ink pad, or stamp book. THEY ARE NOT TRADE ITEMS!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgntr 1 unatvat jrfg fvqr bs n cbaqrebfn Fgntr 2 Rnfg fvqr bs n ynetr obhyqre pbzcyrk uvqqra Nevmban Fglyr

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)