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Old Four Eyes Multi-Cache

Hidden : 10/27/2002
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

Even though the first stage is in Washington DC, the last two stages of this Virtual cache are just across the Potomac in Virginia.

This is a three stage virtual cache that will have you visit three sites related to a very important person in American History. History buffs may figure out the identity of the famous American from the clues given, but each site has to be visited in order to obtain the clue needed to progress to the next stage. Although it is possible to walk from each of the cache locations, it would take you the better part of the day to do it. I recommend you drive.

Stage One: Proceed to the listed coordinates. Old Four Eyes once had an office in this building, prior to working in the more famous building just to the east. He resigned in order to more actively participate in defending our nation. Cannon captured from the conflict he participated in are displayed on this building.

A. How many cannon were once displayed here?

To proceed to Stage Two:
Subtract .003 x A from the listed latitude
Add (.052 x A) + .012 to the listed longitude.

For example, if there used to be 15 cannon on display, the coordinates for Stage Two would be N38 53.879 W077 03.100.

Stage Two: This is an area dedicated to the memory of Old Four Eyes. So now, even the history challenged now know whom this cache is memorializing. The ground at this location is sectioned off in a rough grid pattern with area of brick in each section.

B. How many sections of brick are there?
C. How many bricks are there in the central section?

To proceed to Stage Three:
Subtract ((4 x .01 x B) - .210) from the latitude for Stage Two
Add .001 x C + .193 to the longitude for Stage Two.

Continuing the example, if there were 15 sections of brick, and 625 bricks in the central section at Stage Two, the coordinates for Stage Three would be N38 53.489 W077 04.058.

Stage Three: This is (in my opinion) an all but forgotten memorial associated with Old Four Eyes. To claim credit for this cache, please e-mail the answers to the following questions to my profile address.

1. To whom is this cache memorializing?
2. What is the name of the memorial at Stage Three?
3. What are the numbers of the five unknowns?

You are always welcome to e-mail me if you get stumped.

This cache was created by JoeCthulhu

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