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Memes : A Challenge Cache Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

hal-an-tow: Un believable !
Groundspeak have, with no warning, archived and locked YOSM .
Brian was keeping it going despite the limitations imposed on him, so I thought this cache might be able to continue, but it won't, well, not on their website anyway.

Challenges gutted, YOSM and other popular travelling caches killed off, and the website 'improvements' that are dumbing the whole thing down are adding up to disillusion for me.

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Hidden : 4/25/2013
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This is a challenge cache : as such , despite its 'mystery' status it is actually at the above co-ordinates . However , in order to log this cache as found you must fulfill the requirements below and include evidence that you have done so in your log . Failure to do so will mean your log will be deleted without notice.
A roadside cache & dash between Leicester and Market Harborough , by a small lay by off a country lane . From the A6 follow the signs for Burton Overy.

Beware if hunting this cache in the dark : there is a very low retaining wall at right angles to the road with a small drop next to it which would be easy to not notice .

Many challenges favour experienced cachers , or premium members with detailed statistics to hand . This one doesn't !
Challenge caches are one of the unofficial cache types with no separate icon or official designation which have developed because someone came up with the idea , other cachers liked it and perpetuated it ( Richard Dawkins might recognise them as memes : see web link above ).
This challenge celebrates these unofficial cache types .

What must you do to qualify for , and log this challenge cache ?
In one calendar day you must find and log one of each of these 'unofficial cache types'
One Church Micro
One Sidetracked Cache
One 'Ye Ole Survey Monuments' GC45CC cache location
One Off your Trolley cache (other spellings are acceptable !)
One Motorway Mayhem (or Madness , or Mischief )
Oh , and one Challenge Cache : this one will do !

So you may EITHER
find all six caches in one day (including a challenge cache other than this one ) and log this find when it is convenient
OR
log the five other types plus this cache as your challenge all in the same day

How do you know if a cache fits one of those types ? If the name or description of the cache shows that the cache owner designates it as one then that's what it is .
Church Micros will have an official series number too .

How to prove you have qualified ? Either upload with your found it log a screenshot of your logs showing the relevant info , or alternatively list all the cache names and GC numbers in your log .

Just to show this challenge is possible , here is a screenshot of my stats for 10/6/13
As you can see I found a red 'phone box cache rather than a YOSM : that was my original plan for the challenge but it has been disallowed by the powers that be , so I've had to make a last minute substitution . I will attempt to qualify for my own challenge as soon as possible , honest !
You can find as many caches of any type you like on the day you qualify, no need to stop at just what you need to fulfill the challenge here !
No edited logs will be admitted as qualifiers .

Go on , get out there and perpetuate those memes !

Congratulations FTF Just-Us-Two , STF E&LM , Joint 3rd TF Crafty Foxes , Lazy Lumps & Blueberry Muffin

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

zvaq gung jnyy

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)