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Goldilocks Mystery Cache

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nashpredfan: Really liked this one too.

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Hidden : 10/6/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


This is a four part multicache starting with a micro (Goldilocks,) and increasing in size until the final cache (Papa.) Goldilocks and Papa are in a high muggle area, so use caution.

A unique feature of this multcache is the ability to trade items at three of the caches. All have been stocked with items suitable for children. The multi will keep adults involved while the young ones shouldn’t get bored.

Beware when hunting this cache. The clues are based on the first known printed version of the story. This version first saw print in 1837 in Robert Southey’s book “The Doctor.” I have included a link to this version and advise reading the story if you expect to find the final cache.

Goldilocks

The coordinates listed are for “Goldilocks” which, like the story goes, may turn out to be difficult. You need to find all four caches and sign the log book in “Papa” in order to log a smilely face.

From the story, you will need the answers to the following questions when you arrive at the cache. Inside the first three caches are the keys needed to find the coodinates of the next cache. Please don’t write on the answer keys to save the ‘fun’ for the next cacher.

First question, what are the first two words of “Baby’s” name?

Second question, what is “Mama” called (two words) during most of the story?

Third question, what type of woman (two words) would have put spoons in her pocket?

Hope you find it interesting that the story has changed so much over the years, and like my first multicache.


10-14-06 There is no need to follow downed power line to "Baby." Adjust your course to the left.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Tbyqvybpxf - ner lbh ernql sbe n gerrg Onol - gurl nyy snyy qbja Znzn - ner lbh fghzcrq lrg? Cncn - vgf n ebpxl ebnq nurnq

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)