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Rock of Lombard Mystery Cache

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lumpy77: long time coming. thanks to all those who hunted this cache

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Hidden : 7/9/2006
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The coordinates posted above will take you to the first stage. At the first stage is a rock that carries the names of the Lombard residents who died while serving their country.

In order to get to the cache you must first do a little math. Look on the plaques, you'll see a date on each. Add them together as such (mm+dd+yyyy)+(yyyy)=xxxx. Take the xxxx answer and multiply it by the number of conflicts listed. Well call that answer zzzzz. Second count all the names on the plaques, we'll call that answer aaa.

Stage 2:
41N33336+zzzzz
88W00117+aaa

At stage two you are looking for a small military issue first aid box. It is big enough to have a log and small trade items. Please bring you own writing utensil.

While you at this park you can partake in numerous activities. Tennis, baseball fields, frisbee golf, swimming, hiking, soccer, and a few playgrounds. Pack a lunch and enjoy the day!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvag 1: 1926 Uvag 2: Sbyybj gur nqqvgvba sbezhyn.

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)