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A Christmas Story Mystery Cache

Hidden : 11/11/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The coordinates take you to the entrance area of the park.

***Update*** As of 9/19/15 this cache has been changed to a single stage. Once you solve the puzzle the coordinates will take you directly to the final.

To find this cache you must watch the movie “A Christmas Story” and answer the following questions to get the numbers that will be part of the coordinates that will lead you to the cache.

If you do not already own a copy of this hilarious Christmas movie it does air many times before Christmas. TBS usually has a 24 hr. marathon each year. The Columbus Library has copies that can be checked out and it is also available on YouTube.

The coordinates for the cache are: N40 AB.CDE W082 FG.HJK

After answering the questions, insert the numbers in the place of the letters and you will have the coordinates to the cache.

Here you will find a medium sized container containing a log book, pen and a some small toys. Please close container tightly and secure and conceal well.

Questions:

1. The prize amount for the contest Ralphie’s dad is answering the questions to enter is 5A thousand dollars.

2. Aunt Clara thinks Ralphie is perpetually how many years old. Divide this age by 2 to get B.

3. How long does it take Ralphie’s dad to actually change the tire according to his wife when he returns to the car. The answer is C.

4. Ralphie's mother hasn’t had a hot meal in 1D years.

5. The license plate number on the family car is 564E8.

6. The time the Little Orphan Annie radio show starts? 6:F5

7. There are six arithmetic problems on the black board at school, write down the first and last subtraction problems in the bottom row.

Problem 1 G6 - 42

Problem 2 H86 - 547

8. Randy hasn’t eaten voluntarily in how many years. Double that amount to get J.

9. Ralphie comments that their neighbors the Bumpases' have at least K85 smelly hound dogs.

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gerr fghzc. Or pnershy bs oneorq jver.

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)