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Mobile Ice Maker Traditional Cache

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Bermudian: Well it's been a good run, but unfortunately it's time to tell our dear friend goodbye. The company that gave us permission to place this built an entirely new and (very nice!) office building for themselves.

Due to the location of the ice maker and its parent company there is large problem with transient muggles, so one of the features of the new building is a nice new security system with lots of external video cameras.

I talked to the head of the company and he said that while they have really enjoyed having people come look at their machine, our continued hunting will result in many automatic calls to Mobile's finest. While they hated to do it, he had to ask me to remove the cache to prevent false alarms.

We would like to thank all of those who came looking for our hide. We've enjoyed your logs and getting to know many of you. Maybe one day we can develop a new hide that will continue to share this interesting piece of history.

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Hidden : 3/6/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This behemoth is an ammonia compressor used to make ice. It was built in 1915 for the Mobile Ice Company and was in operation until the company’s close. When they tore the building down to make way for the interstate the compressor was headed to the scrap yard. Since the current occupant’s business involves ice rinks and other serious cooling needs, one of the owners thought it would be an appropriate icon. Thanks to his vision this is one of only a couple survivors from this period. I’ve been told that there is an identical model in the Smithsonian Institute.

The owner has given permission for the cache to be placed here, but has asked that you respect the marked boundaries. You will not have to climb to claim the cache. Stealth may be required as this can be very muggle heavy at times. You will also need to bring your own pen as there was not room in the cache.

Please take care to keep the log from being damaged and replace the cache back in the same location.

Congratulations go to kaceynkent for the FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Frnepu ol snvgu naq abg ol fvtug, ohg jngpu bhg sbe gur naxyr ovgre ba gur jrfg fvqr!

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)