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Hidden View Multi-Cache

Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a two part multi-cache near Ballston Commons in Arlington.
Stage One might have you paying respect to a popular Arlingtonian. Stage Two will take you to a very secluded part of Arlington most just never notice.

Stage One: Contains dates and a name for you to solve some math to find the coordinates for the next stage which will enable you to actually sign the log at the final cache located at N 38 ab.cde W077 fg.hij

a = Last digit of the Year of Death.
b = Convert second letter of the first name to a number, and add 1.
c = Second digit of the Year of Birth.
d = Add the first and last digits of the Year of Birth.
e = Add the numeric values of the middle letters of the first name, subtract the
numeric value of the last letter of the last name.
f = Subtract the fourth number from the third in the Year of Birth.
g = Subtract numeric value of the first letter of the last name from the first letter of
the first name.
h = First digit of Year of Death.
i = Last digit of the Year of Birth.
j = Numeric value of the third letter in the last name.

Stage Two: As long as you follow the hint given below you should have no problem finding this one! Container is painted to match the surroundings.

It is a quick but enjoyable walk between the two stages, no need to drive.
No need to cross any fences or barriers to find cache. Bring a writing instrument to both stages, as you will need to figure some math, and sign the log.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgnaqvat jvgu onpx gb cyngsbez, snpvat gur fbhaq jnyy, gjryir srrg gb evtug, ba gur jnyy, nobir jnvfg yriry

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)