The final geocache is NOT located at the posted coordinates, but they do provide a good place to park. The actual hide location coordinates clues are given below. Bring your own writing tool and be sure to follow park rules. The city of Marion has given formal approval for this hide.
This is a nearby revamp of GC7EW4K (Have a Jolly-Wally Christmas (2011) - Rev A), which was a revamp of the original GC38T6G “Rev -” hide. The hide location for its predecessor has once again succumbed to environment changes. The new location should be spared from those kinds of changes in the future.
I've often been accused by close family members of being slooooow to catch the holiday spirit. They've even associated me with the phrase Bah, Humbug!!! Well, in my defense, I simply don't want to peak too early. Starting holiday shopping in early July would have me peaking in July instead of late December. Hence, just to PROVE I am not a Scrooge in 2011 (and beyond), I present this hide to you as a holiday gift in the form of a little fun (the puzzle shouldn't prove too difficult) and an easy smiley (pretty straightforward hide). Have a Happy Holiday, everybody!!!
North
- Cumulative Swans-a-Swimming over the 12 days (i.e. add 'em up for each day given)
[*** space ***]
- (Simulated alligator wallet) - (Shotgun shells) - (A partridge in a pear tree)
- (Hangovers) - (Beer... in a tree)
[*** decimal point***]
- (Comic books) - (Mud tires)
- (A pair of teakwood showercloths) - (Rigging up the lights)
- (Cans of spam) + (Green polka dot pajamas)
West
- Cumulative over the 12 days of (French hens) + Cumulative (Maids-a-milking) + Cumulative (Pipers piping) - 1
[*** space ***]
- (Table dancers) - (A statue of a lady with a clock where her stomach ought to be)
- (Some parts to a Mustang GT) + (Golden toques)
[*** decimal point ***]
- (Stale TV specials) - (An indoor plastic birdbath)
- (Lords a Leaping) - (Batteries not included)
- (Finding a Christmas tree) + (Pounds of Backbacon) + (French toast)
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I hope you enjoy this year's puzzle. If you did, here are some others you may find amusing.