From the Basement to the Academy Traditional Cache
From the Basement to the Academy
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This is my first cache so let me know how it goes Yes, all the items for this cache came from my basement, but it’s all new stuff; just sitting in my basement. I’m sure there are multiple ways to approach this cache but I’ve never tried to come in from any direction except the one in the hint. Good luck!!
2-28-05: I wanted to add some updates to the description because the logs tell me there is a bit of bushwhacking...
The aggressive cacher going straight up the middle will need a machete and a good pair of boots
There definitely is a trail for the patient cacher that chooses to approach from the side
The clues speak the truth... the hint tells all !!!
Cache and current contents have been updated due to wetness
Original contents (in a black plastic toolbox):
(1) Bungee cord
(1) Pair of dice
(1) Olive drab BDU patch (From friends in the military - discharged)
(2) Military unit pins (Same friends)
(1) Cleveland Indians pin (1997 ALCS Championship and World Series)
(1) Precision acrylic protractor
(1) Precision acrylic 45/45/90 square
(1) 2-1/2” brass / wood pocket knife
(2) Polished Hematite stones
(1) $10 game card for Buckeye HOF Café (Good for $10 on your Birthday)
(1) Giant pink magic marker
(1) Bug guard towelette
(6) Adhesive hook & loop fasteners
(1) Souvenir maraca from Mexico (wife’s contribution)
(1) Die cast miniature F-16 (boy’s contribution)
(2) Plastic Stegosaurus’ (boy’s contribution)
(1) Log book with pen and pencil (that stays here)
Suggest parking at N40 03.002 W82 53.139
Suggest leaving the paved walk at N40 02.835 W82 53.045
Hint is a good spoiler so leave it if ya don't need it
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ng Npnqrzl Cnex whfg cnex va gur ybg
Fbhgu lbh jvyy tb ng n cerggl tbbq gebg
Cnfg nyy gur onyy svryqf gurer’f n perrx (naq n oevqtr?)
Abj ybbx gb lbhe evtug naq sbyybj gur evqtr
Sbyybj gur genvy n dhnegre zvyr be fb
Vagb gur ybar cvar vf jurer lbh jvyy tb