GCJGJ2 St. Dismas (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by rockitz

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A cache by rockitz Message this owner

Hidden : 5/22/2004

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A short rock climb in Lower San Dimas Canyon

San Dimas canyon was named after St. Dismas, the crucified, repentant thief crucified on the cross next to Jesus. Outlaws operating in Horse thief Canyon gave Vaqueros trouble by making raids on local livestock. The story is that one day, in an exasperated mood, the local Don made some remarks appropriate to his opinion of the thieves. Prayerfully, it is said traditionally, he included the name of St. Dismas, the crucified, repentant thief on the Cross. Dismas may never have stolen a horse but his plea for forgiveness could be something for horse thieves to consider - if they ever had any thoughtful moments. Following the Don's impulsive remarks, associating the name of St. Dismas with the thieves in Horse thief Canyon, The main canyon was called San Dismas. Due to a misspelling on an old map it became San Dimas Canyon, and from that incident the town of Mud Springs was renamed San Dimas.This cache is located up a ravine NW from the main canyon creek bed.Rudimentary rock climbing skills may be required. I used to climb this ravine in the 1970’s as a 13 year old. The graffiti you see there now was non-existent when I grew up here.Cache is a Four Inch Dia. Black Sewer Pipe with Screw on LidOriginal Contents: Log Book Pencil Dollar Bill Packet of Broccoli Seeds BattleBots Toy Sand Dollar Frog Letter Opener Mini Tabasco bottle Smiley Face Pin

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Npebff gur enivar naq 20 sg uvture guna “Puhpx”

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)