(This 2023 Cachemas hide was muggled several times at its original location. I have moved
it to this new location. Technically, it is a new cache for anyone to find & log, the codes for
the bonus are the same. Cache on!)
THE SLAGA TWELVE DAYS OF CACHEMAS ARE BACK!!!
Here’s how it works: For 12 consecutive days beginning December 13th (Day 1), a new cache will be published and every day afterwards until December 24th. 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 Bonus Day, let someone else have the fun.
This year, there will be a Bonus Cache on December 30th. 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 found in the inside of the container of each daily cache. Keep these codes and use them to solve the location of the Bonus cache which will publish on December 30th. The method to solve the Bonus will be included in the final day Cache description, and I am promised, it is not a difficult solution. We are publishing the Bonus six days after Day 12 in order to give cachers extra time to acquire any codes they may need.
This Geocache Description:
The cache is not located at the above cache page coordinates.
Instead, you must solve the Sudoku puzzle below to ascertain the correct coordinates.
Sudoku is a logic-based placement puzzle. The aim of the puzzle is to enter a numerical digit from 1 through 9 in each cell of a 9×9 grid made up of 3×3 subgrids (called "regions"), starting with various digits given in some cells (the "givens"). Each row, column, and region must contain only one instance of each numeral. Completing the puzzle requires patience and logical ability.
You will notice this puzzle, in addition to the “givens,” has RED letters from A to J.
When you have completed the puzzle, the number in a lettered box should be inserted in the coordinate formula below with the corresponding letter. These are the final coordinates to the Cachemas surprise.
Happy hunting.
Final Coordinates: N38° AB.CDE W090° FG.HiJ
In the true Cachemas spirit, 19 minutes after publication, FTF Honors to bugrad2023, Congratulations!!