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Located in a park. Some Poison Ivy. Some thorns.
THE COORDINATES DISPLAYED ABOVE ARE NOT THE CORRECT COORDINATES FOR THE FINAL CACHE LOCATION!
To locate this hidden cache, the following steps will be necessary:
1. Identity the types of wood corresponding to each letter. Count the letters in the name of the wood and substitute them into the coordinates listed below. For example, if the answer to A is Beech (which it is not), then A = 5 (the coordinates would be N29 37.DBD W095 40.55C).
2. Substitite the number into the following coordinates to the actual cache:
N29 37.DBD W095 40.AAC
Here are the descriptions for the different types of wood.
A = Is one of the world's best known and valued timbers. It occurs in many tropical areas either as an indigenous species or as an introduced one. The sapwood is usually narrow, pale yellowish-brown in colour, and the heartwood is dark golden-yellow darkening on exposure to brown or dark brown sometimes figured with dark markings. The wood is dull, with a rough, oily feel and characteristically scented when fresh, the odour reminiscent of old leather. The grain varies from straight, typical of the best Burma wood, to wavy-grained, which is often more typical of Indian wood. It is very durable.
B = Is distinctive for its zebra like light and dark stripes. The most common species available are from West Africa. They are an equatorial tree of medium to large size, gregarious, commonly growing in pure strands along riverbanks. Can grow to heights of 150 feet with trunk diameters of 4 to 5 feet. When cut it gives off an unpleasant aroma which disappears as it dries.
C = From the United States, Switzerland and Canada.
The popularity of this wood in the furniture market is reported to have increased over the years because of its warmth, personality, and ease of use. The narrow sapwood is whitish to reddish brown or creamy pink. The heartwood varies in color from reddish brown to deep red or light reddish brown, usually with brown flecks and some gum pockets. The wood is reported to be very sensitive to UV light, and changes to its characteristic reddish-brown, mahogany shade upon exposure. The grain is fine, but material with dark wavy streaks which are described as striking in appearance are frequently found. Texture is fine and uniform, and the wood often has narrow brown pith flecks and small gum pockets. Luster is rich and satiny and finishing characteristics are good. Common uses include boat building, cabinetmaking, caskets, fine furniture, musical instruments, scientific instruments, sculpture, figured veneer, interior construction, handles and wainscoting. Specific Gravity is .54 (medium density). Turns very easily.
D = From Brazil. Color is light golden brown to violet, with irregular black to brown streaks. The grain is irregular, and a mottled figure similar to that of Rosewood is sometimes present. The texture is typically fine, and the wood can be polished and finished very easily. Common uses included bows, cabinetmaking, carvings, construction, fine furniture, railroad ties, decorative veneer and wainscoting. Specific Gravity is .79 (very dense). Turns easily with sharp tools if straight grain. Figured pieces require care when turning.
The final cache is a 50 caliber ammo box which contains several wooden crafts to chose from. Feel free to trade anything of your choosing. Also posting of pictures of your works is encouraged!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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