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Hope Stones Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 4/20/2005
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Hope Stones

Here you will find Hope Stones. Simply take a moment, pause and reflect on the thought, "What is the greatest gift I could receive right now, from the Powers of the Universe?" Take a couple of deep breaths, then reach in and feel around for your Hope Stone. May it bring you what you need.


The idea for this cache really came from my friend Mary, who, each year, at special times like Christmas, gives me hope and inspiration by carrying around a basketful of stones, each of which has a little word of inspiration attached to it. It's Mary's way of spreading love and good will. I think it is beautiful and decided it would make for a really special cache.

This cache is a little different than the usual, since there are no trade items and I would ask you not to leave any. You simply take something really special away with you. The cache is a container within a container and is fairly heavy. Some small Travel Bugs may fit in the outer container and those you may feel free to leave.

If you wish to share your word, that would be nice. You can log it in the book and on-line, or you may choose to only enter it in the book, or not at all. It is your word. Use it as you will. You might enjoy going down to the nearby beach-like area and gazing out over the water, as you meditate on your gift. Feel free to share those experiences, too. By all means, you may feel completely right in just grabbing it and running off to the next cache. Nothing wrong with that! Do take some time, perhaps later in the evening, perhaps the next day, to reflect on your word.

Please park at N 43° 17.156 W 079° 53.134. Go around the left side of the big tree, to avoid the gravestones and you'll find the top of the "path" at N 43° 17.153 W 079° 53.150. Be careful going down, especially if you have little ones with you, as there is some glass just off the side of the path. I have removed a good deal of it and if we all take a piece or two as we leave, it will be gone in no time. The cache was placed with the permission of the Hamilton Municipal Cemeteries. Please be discreet and enjoy the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fghzcrq? Qba'g jbeel. Lbh'yy trg gb gur ebbg bs gur ceboyrz.

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)