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Fiddle me this... Letterbox Hybrid

Hidden : 2/4/2026
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


Welcome, Geo-Adventurer!
Your mission takes place between Pearle Vision and MOD Pizza along Big Beaver Road in Troy, Michigan. 
Along the way you'll pass a line-up of familiar, and maybe new, businesses. 
Take note of their building numbers to figure out the final coordinates.  
If a location does NOT have a building number, find the tag that has the name on it.
If it is in front of The Good Feet store, then it is ‘9’.
If it is in front of ' Mission BBQ', then it is '0'.
Use only the ones digit of each “checksum” of the building numbers.
Pay close attention to the order the locations appear in the story below, there will be repeats!
 

 Example:  Building number = 662 → checksum = 14 → ones digit = 4 

 Temperary update 2/24/2026: until construction is done - How many letters in the new ice cream shop (starts with 'B') 

The Story (Order Matters!)

Cory’s plan was to have some MOD Pizza this weekend at camp.  But first he had to pick up some stuff at SP Nails & Spa for his mom on the way home.  Once he got home he delved into party prep mode.   Nothing tastes better than fresh Bundt Cakes.  They’re great for birthday parties.  You Poke a candle on top, Poke some candy Pearles – what a VisionNothing but Bundt Cakes are Bruster’s favorite dessert.  Once Cory was done, he and his brother played with the Flag ship Rocket named Enterprise.

After Bruster’s party, he and Cory had a good nights sleep on their Mattresses that were Firm. Next morning they were off to camp to meet up with the rest of their friends.  Cory was taking the First Watch at camp.  It got cooler and it began to bother his Joints.  He thought he'd probably be due for a visit to the Chiropractor after they return home.  He played with his brother’s Flag ship Rocket Enterprise, to help him stay awake.  Tomorrow his Mission is to make BBQ for his crew.  Plans changed since they all were BEYOND the delivery area of the MOD Pizza place.  Even with the change in plans, the crew had a very fun weekend.

 

 
 
Use the checker to reveal the coordinates of the cache.
Enter the digits in the same sequence as they are mentioned in the story.
1st - 16th place
 

 

Once the coordinates are discovered, head to the final location and claim your prize!  Stealth may be required—muggles may be nearby and possibly hungry.  Good luck, have fun, and may you have Fiddle me this adventure!
Place with permission

Remember to bring our own pen/stamper/ink pad.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ebpxrg Ragrecevfr - purpx synt cbyr

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)