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Aggravation at Morris Creek Mystery Cache

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offline.cacher: On Sept 2, 2010, Jim Bowman, Wildlife Biologist Manager for the Virginia Wildlife Management Areas sent me this email...

"Thank you for your inquiry. Virginia's wildlife management areas (WMA) were purchased using funds derived from hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, as well as contributions made by the Federal Assistance in Wildlife Restoration Program. As such, WMAs have been purchased and are managed for the purposes of habitat management and production of wildlife. Certain wildlife-related recreational acitvities are consistent and compatible with this objective, but not all outdoor recreation can be accomodated. As geocaching is not related to, nor does it support wildlife or habitat management, this activity is not allowed on our WMAs."

Unfortunately, this cache will have to be moved from the area.

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Hidden : 6/3/2005
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


Having been twice wounded in the service of Geocaching
this Geocache has been awarded the
GEOCACHING PURPLE HEART
Presidents Day - February 21, 2006

As he drove out of sight, the Frog Prince was heard to chuckle
"Don't mess with a Southern boy".
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIND THIS CACHE
This cache can be dangerous !!!
Please use good judgement when deciding if you should attempt to find it.
Click here to see what may happen to you if you insist upon attempting to locate this cache.

This is guaranteed to be the most frustrating cache you have ever attempted to locate. If you ignore this warning, please be advised there is a 99.9% chance you will not successfully complete the cache on your first visit. Depending upon your observation skills, there is a high probablilty you will not complete the cache on your second attempt.


Most of you will never attempt this cache. Many of you who do will quit even though the cache may be in sight. Others will gripe and complain that this cache is not fair because they do not have the knowledge, skills, abilities, tools or equipment to attempt it. Well folks, that's why there are benchmarks....go find some!



For you geo-psychopaths, this cache will have you thinking....



The cache consists of three stages. Stages one and two provide clues to the location of the final stage. Expect to walk at least 2.5 miles. While most of the terrain is flat with some paths, you may encounter ups and downs, water, and find yourself wandering in a pathless wilderness.

AGGRAVATING DO NOTs
  1. DO NOT EXPECT TO COMPLETE THIS CACHE ON YOUR FIRST ATTEMPT.
  2. DO NOT Attempt this cache if you have a medical condition, are taking medications that could cause physical or mental impairment, or are mentally unstable.
  3. DO NOT Bushwack. Bushwacking is prohibited by law and is not required to locate any of the stages.
  4. DO NOT Go onto private land that is in the area. All stages are on "public" land.
  5. DO NOT Bring the kids. Leave them at home with mommy. Better yet, maybe you should stay home with mommy too!
  6. DO NOT Post "spoilers" in your log which give away the secrets of the cache. Such logs will be deleted.
  7. DO NOT Blame me for any misfortune that may befall you. After all, I warned you NOT to attempt to find this cache.
AGGRAVATING DOs

  1. DO Replace each stage exactly as found so the next person can enjoy finding it as much as you did.
  2. DO Park only in designated areas which are clearly marked.
  3. DO Wear blaze orange during hunting season.
  4. DO Set a starting waypoint on your GPS before entering the wilderness to avoid getting lost.
  5. DO Expect that special tools or equipment may be required depending upon your abilities.
  6. DO Expect to be severely aggravated.


  7. The cache is NOT located at the posted coordinates.
    The coordinates to the first stage are encrypted using three simple methods...some of which you may encounter daily. The codes use only the letters A through Z and the numbers 0 - 9. I do not know if the sequence you use the codes to decrypt the coordinates is important so I recommend using them in the correct sequence. I know at least one sequence works correctly!

    The encrypted coordinates are

    NORTH JX 1P.00K
    WEST WZ DI.VCL


    Please email me if you have questions about the cache or need a hint.
    Do not post questions on the cache page as they will be deleted.


    When all else fails, stand in front of a mirror and read this aloud 3 times (for those of you that are severely challenged, you have to click the link).

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Frcgrzore 25, 2005 - Fvapr gbqnl vf zl oveguqnl, V nz tbvat gb tvir nyy bs lbh hafhpprffshy pbqr oernxref fbzr uvagf. Rirelbar jub unf sbhaq guvf pnpur arrqrq uvagf gb qrplcure gur pbqr. Thrff vg'f whfg gbb uneq! 1. Gur "0"'f va gur pbqr ner MREBF 2. Ahzoref erznva hapunatrq nf lbh qrplcure gur pbqr. 3. Gur svefg fgrc vf gb hfr n qrpelcgvba zrgubq xabja ol nyy trbpnpuref. Vs lbh pna'g svther guvf bar bhg, gnxr hc tbys. 4. Sbe gur frpbaq fgrc guvax N = M. 5. Lbh znl arrq n gryrcubar sbe gur ynfg fgrc.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)