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X Marks the Spot Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/28/2010
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the posted coordinates.

Pls read the entire cache page before heading out.



Google Earth Imagery


To find the cache, i think you know what to do. Now, according to Abe Froman, you will still need coordinates to find the cache. When you figure out the location of the Google Earth image and get closer to GZ, actual cache location is at N 41º _ _ . _ 44' and W 088º _ _ . _ 44'.

Heed No Trespassing signs. There is no need to cross Private Property lines to get to the cache. Very important: Do not remove the cache container from its hiding place. You wont be able to put it back. Bring a tweezer or a similar tool for getting the logsheet out. You will also need a writing device to sign the logsheet. When youre done, pls make sure that the cap is snug to keep the container watertight. While you are there, i invite you to CITO the area. There are usually no muggles around but if there are, use your best judgement.

Initial inventory:
1 log book and a couple of pencils
1 bottle cap lifter
2 AA batteries in case you need them
1 CITO bag courtesy of 2CBR
1 Travel Bug
and a FTF prize, a GPSr/cellphone charm for the ladies.

This puzzle is easier for some and harder for others. It just depends on what tools you use. Kindly avoid spoilers in your logs. Now, get up and find that cache.

alleslapp claimed FTF. Congratulations!



24 Sept 2010
This cache started with a small container and 2 terrain stars. After getting muggled, i needed a container that is less visible, hence, the micro. You are looking for a tube container about 4 inches long. It is in plain view but slightly camoed. Pls dont remove it from its location, you might not be able to put it back. Bring a tweezer for retrieving the logsheet and pls put the logsheet back nicely for the next geocacher. Also, pls make sure that the cap is snug when youre done to keep the container weathertight. Before i forget, i want you to know that i also had to make the terrain rating higher. Good luck!

10 Feb 2012
The cache has gone missing for a second time. Im guessing that somebody got it out of its hiding spot and was not able to put it back. It has been replaced and ready to be found. Again, it is very important that the cache container to not be removed from its hiding place. Once it is removed, you cannot put it back. You must have a tweezer or a similar tool for retrieving the logsheet. Pls heed this advice and have fun.

21 May 2012
As of March 12, 2012, the Google Earth image no longer appears exactly as it is here, however a keen eye will still match the image. There is also a way to confirm if you are looking at the right image. I am not updating the image as it appears here. We will just consider that as an added challenge. I also added another half difficulty star because of this.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Cngvrapr vf jung lbh arrq zl sevraq. Pnpur: Qbag qebc nalguvat.

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)