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jesus_hiding_place: I've moved out of California, so it will be impossible for me to check on this cache. Three logged DNFs indicate to me that the cache is gone.

Sorry guys, it was fun while it lasted. My last cache archived...perhaps my days as a cache hider are numbered :(

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Hidden : 7/17/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A fun little cache that is close to my home, hence the name. This is a rusty old ammo box filled with fun stuff. Those with junior geocachers will like some of the contents.

This cache used to be a little "closer" to home than it is now, but I needed to replant it further away because some neighborhood geomuggle juveniles decided it would be fun to plunder my cache!

In the process of placing it an adequate distance away from the hoodlums, I was able to find another slice of "urban wilderness" that fit the description of the cache the first time around. But, as an enticement for folks to visit it now, maybe re-visit it, I've placed it in a location with a great view!

It became clear to me since I moved the cache to its current location in January 2005 that the description doesn't adequately identify the proper approach. There is NO NEED TO BUSHWHACK TO REACH THIS CACHE. There is a very clear and easily-visible jeep road that will take you to within 50 feet of the cache.

On a clear day, you should be able to see a vast majority of Salinas, and the grand Fremont Peak towering over the northern Salinas Valley. If you want to store the coordinates for Fremont Peak, they are: 36*45.430'N x 121*30.250'W. The peak is located exactly 16.64 air miles away.

I was able to get back the log book from the original cache, and it is located in an ammo box, hidden decently. You'll enjoy the fun more if you try to find the cache without using the hints, so give it a good try!

PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE OFF-ROAD TO REACH THIS CACHE. YOU COULD BE TICKETED BY THE POLICE. LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE ON THE PAVEMENT!!!!!

Enjoy!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Hint 1:] Fgnaq va gur pyrnevat, snpvat Serzbag Crnx [Hint 2:] Znxr fher lbh'er fgnaqvat ng gur RQTR bs gur pyrnevat [Hint 3:] Pnpur vf va ohfurf ba lbhe evtug

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)