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Brain Teaser Mystery Cache

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CerebroMater: I haven't been to the city for 5 months now, and it looks like the directive is to work from home for another 6-8 months. I suppose it doesn't matter how well-intentioned I am to search around the rocks on my way home from work in daylight hours (which only happens in the summertime), traveling to SF isn't happening soon. I hate to give up on this one, but here we are...

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Hidden : 8/5/2004
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The posted coords are not the actual hide. You must solve the puzzle below to get the true coordinates.

FUBPAXMMD

The cache is hidden somewhere in the city of SF. Some will find the puzzle hard, some will find the hide difficult, others will think both are tough. Bring sturdy shoes and a bottle of water for the hunt. You do not need to go through poison oak, but it will be around you. Not recommended for a night caching expedition.

8/13/04: Congratulations to Kablooey! Hints added below.

Just a note, since so many recent logs mention it -- originally there was no hint. The difficulty rating reflects the puzzle cache without the hint. If you want to do a true 4.5, don't read the hint. I'm not going to re-rate the cache because it's a key part of the Fizzy challenges, and I don't want to remove the puzzle hint because then the cache would not be enjoyed by as many people.

Edit 7/16/14: Cache replaced with smaller container in same location. Happy 10th anniversary to this cache!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle: ]Xbeovavna Oebqznaa'f pbagevohgvba [Hide: ]Vg vf abg haqre n ohfu. Ab arrq sbe ubevmbagny fcryhaxvat.

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)