One West of X: under new management Mystery Cache
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One West of X: under new management
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Multi-locational puzzle cache. Requires locating several prominent landmarks in the area to gather clues in order to discover the actual location. May require some algebra (calculator not required). Cache is on public land but very near private property (houses in view). Authored by Giwiganz.
1. Let A equal the number of objects suspended at N30.6022, W96.3107 (alternatively count the number of Ionic columns at N30.6189, W96.3363 and subtract eight to get A).
2. The afternoon sun illuminates the height of the structure at N30.5319, W96.2295 - Let B equal the height in inches plus two.
3. Let C equal the sum of A and B.
4. Let D, E, and F equal the first, second, and third digits of C, respectively.
5. Let G equal the sum of D + E + F. Verify that each number is different and that each is non-negative and less than 10.
6. Using the following list, note the four UTM coordinates referred to by D, E, F and G:
0: 14R 756940 3388660
1: 14R 755147 3391239
2: 14R 759147 3391239
3: 14R 755147 3387239
4: 14R 757940 3388660
5: 14R 757940 3387660
6: 14R 759147 3387239
7: 14R 756940 3387160
8: 14R 756940 3387660
9: 14R 757940 3387160
7. The name of the cache describes its location. Refer to the final stanza of Rudyard Kipling's poem "If" for units of measure.
Thanks to wcwf for insight and suggestions. A proper approach to this cache will keep you off of private property. Please do not trespass, and be discreet and considerate (e.g., wear earth-toned clothing, be quieter than normal). The residents in this area are accustomed to all manner of students and visitors in the area, but the life of the cache may depend on how well you remain unseen.
The encrypted text below is a spoiler - do not decrypt unless you have just totally given up.
Contents as of 29Jan05:
1 deck poker cards
1 deck spanish playing cards
1 American Flag Bandana
1 Texas Flag Bandana
1 Mexican Flag Bandana
2 sets of Mardis Gras beads
'06 army men
'06 marbles
1 shot glass
2 AA batteries
1 mood ring
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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