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The Switchboard Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/20/2022
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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Geocache Description:



This is a cache for all the parents who've taken their children Geocaching only to walk away empty handed after searching fruitlessly for the cache or being unable to solve the puzzle.  There's no missing this one! 

You have two puzzles to solve. First figure out how to open the container. Second, find the log book, which is cleverly disguised as a book which is connected to an iconic set of geocaches.

When you arrive at the cache, pick up the telephone and dial 0 to hear opening instructions from the operator.  A challenging but entirely solvable logic puzzle will then be presented.  You must solve the puzzle to unlock the secret compartment.  It's filled with books for all ages and other small book themed items.  Have fun!

There are several different operators who might take your call. We hope you'll get a kick out of them. Want more fun? Dial 1111, honoring my husband's cousin who lost her battle with breast cancer.  11:11 was her favorite time of day. 12:34 is my favorite time of day, that number plays my favorite ballad.

The building of this reproduction of a telephone switchboard was a two year labor of love.  Then, after only nine months , an arsonist destroyed it. It took another nine months to rebuild. I hope you enjoy.  Also, feel free to take photos in our rocket which you will see as you turn into our driveway.  Park in the grass in front of the cache.   Please let us know if the log book is missing.  We have some little muggles down the road who enjoy taking it.  Happy caching!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gb bcra gur pbagnvare: Qvny 0 gb ernpu gur bcrengbe naq erprvir bcravat vafgehpgvbaf Gb svaq gur ybtobbx: Tbbtyr Trbpnpuvat Gevsrpgn, gur vpbavp pnpur vf bar bs gurz.

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)