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A Cat and Mouse Game Multi-Cache

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2Wheel'in: "A Cat and Mouse Game" was in place continuously for just over 3 years, and made 60 finders happy, while frustrating 3 DNF'ers. Just in case those watching wish to know: Stage 1 (the Cat) was a 6 inch log covered in fake fur, it was inside a standing hollow tree, and contained the coordinates for the 2nd Stage; the 2nd Stage (the Mouse) was a "Mouse"...actually it was an IBM PS2 computer mouse, tethered in position by it's USB cable, it contained the coordinates for the Final Stage; the final was a Loc-n-Loc hidden in a hollow tree. From the comments left in the on-line logs...the Cat scared[:O] a few people, and the Mouse seemed to make everyone smile[:D]. I really enjoyed reading the logs, and thank you for hunting it. All containers were removed, trade items will be "recycled".

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Hidden : 11/2/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Located in beautiful Algonkian Regional Park, Loudoun County, Virginia. Established woodchip and dirt trails will lead you to close proximity of each stage. There are slight elevation changes and one stream crossing but nothing strenuous.


Hey diddle, diddle -- a cat(?) but no fiddle,

just a couple of “mammals“, and a box.

One leads to another, don't stop in the middle...

Just trot down that path like a Fox.

One of the most beautiful parks in Northern Virginia, with pathways that will lead you through old growth forest, meadows, and emergent wetlands. The Potomac River is often in view, and wildlife abounds: Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Red Fox, countless Squirrels, and songbirds galore inhabit this woodland.

This is a 3 Stage Multi-Cache. The first stage is completely hidden from view and contains only the coordinates for the second stage. I’ve used a familiar container style for the first stage, but this one is...well, it’s different...don’t be scared!! The second stage is traditional hide, not in plain sight, but not “tricky“ either. It contains only the coordinates for the final stage. The second stage container is rather unique, I have not seen it in use anywhere, and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The final is a small camouflaged container with room for smaller trade items. It contains a pen/pencil, and log book.

This cache is not meant to be a typical lunch-time cache. Quite the contrary, take it slow and easy, and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. Plenty of parking is available right at the Trailhead. Note that some of the cache attributes are only available at the parking location and not at the cache site(s). Round trip hiking distance for this cache is approximately 2.5 miles, but you might wish to extend your hike to pick up some of the other excellent well placed caches in this park. Please ensure the coordinate strip vials are returned to their respective containers, and that the containers are hidden as well or better than you found them. Thanks and enjoy!



NOTICE: Please be respectful of the posted park hours. If you enter the park after hours you are trespassing. If you are stopped you can be ticketed or arrested and will put the future of geocaching in the parks in jeopardy



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[1st Stage:] Srryvat vf oryvrivat [2nd Stage:] Ncbqrzhf flyingvphf [3rd Stage: None]

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)