This cache is for everyone who
found one (or more) of my 3 prior caches and wondered "what the
heck are those symbols on top?" Each cache has 3 symbols. Each of
these symbols corresponds to a digit. The digits for each cache are
based on the decimal places of its coordinates as follows:
The 10th digit does not appear on a cache, but will be obvious
by process of elimination once you find the first 9.
Once you have gathered the key from the prior caches, you will
be able to decipher the symbols below into a set of numbers. These
represent the cache coordinates, but have been encoded in a way
which you will have to figure out.
If you gather all of the keys and are unable to solve the
puzzle, please post a DNF. For every few DNFs of this sort i will
post a hint. If you don't like frownies, use the "contact" link
above and i'll email you a hint.
Here are the encoded coordinates:
Once you obtain the coordinates, the cache will be a short
bushwhack from a decent trail (if you can't get closer than 150ft
on a trail, try a different trail) in NC Gamelands. After doing my
other caches you should be familiar with the relevant warnings for
gamelands access. The bushwhack goes through some poison ivy and
briars, not thick enough for a machete, but after doing it in
shorts, i recommend wearing long pants.
Container: The initial paint can rusted, and has been
replaced by a painted plastic pretzel tub which should be
watertight as long as the lid is screwed on tight. Nevertheless,
please ensure that everything inside the cache is also inside a
ziploc bag. Any finders who feel cheated out of seeing the original
paint scheme need only mention that in their online cache log and i
will send a link to a picture.
Parking: 3455 ft, 244 degrees true from decoded
coordinates (this site can help
calculate if you have no other way)
note:This cache is inextricably linked with the
1101010's Extra Mile #2 travel bug. Now that someone has found
the bug, it might not be checked into this cache. This should not
deter you from looking for it, if you are so inclined. If you've
found the Extra Mile #1, this one is more "virtual" than that one.
Some brain work may be in order, but no additional
bushwhacking.