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Tacoma Skyline Multi-Cache

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Rvrunner: Archiving a day early (somehow I don't think this will change anyone's caching plans...) Anyway, thanks to all that visited and enjoyed this cache.

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A cache by NLS Message this owner
Hidden : 10/12/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Unlike my hometown of Chicago, Tacoma is not famous for its skyline (yet). This 2-stage multicache takes advantage of what skyline there is.

To do this cache you will need a compass and somewhat good vision. The coordinates above will take you to a concrete bench near the southerly railing of the Bridge of Glass. I recommended doing this cache on a calm, clear night; to take in the stunning artwork and view. From here you will sight five different directions with your compass.

**To keep this easy, these will be *magnetic*, not true - compass readings**

Sight through your compass along a line at 174 degrees. Off in the distance, it should center on a word that starts with "H" - this is Answer #1.

At 190 degrees, look up, and you will center on another word that starts with "H" that has LESS than 7 letters- this is Answer #2.

At 256 degrees you will see two words that comprise the name of a popular gathering place. Its name is Answer #3.

Off in the distance at 326 degrees, you will be sighting directly between two company names.

The name to the left is Answer #4.
The name to the right is Answer #5.

Finally, at 28 degrees, you will see a name that also serves as a link. The full name is Answer #6.

Now for the final waypoint coords:

47 14.ABC
-122 26.DEF

A = # of letters in answer #2
B = # of syllables in answer #1
C = # of syllables in answer #3
D = # of F's in answer #6
E = # of dots in answer #6
F = # of answers with 2 or more syllables

..oh, and bring a pencil for the final cache. Enjoy!


10/13/04 - Congratulations to Happy Gillmore and Geodiver on the FTF!


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Eastern Washington Translation ; )

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Freebie: it ain't on the freeway.] [Final cache] nobhg guerr vapurf nobir tebhaq.

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)