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Caroling for a Cache 3 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/4/2023
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This is a Mystery cache, therefore the cache is not at the posted coordinates. Please solve the puzzle to determine the final coordinates. You'll need to bring a writing implement to sign the log. I enjoy making puzzles about songs so thought I would try another "Caroling" puzzle. I hope the puzzle will put a smile on your face and maybe give you an earworm to keep you company while searching for the cache.

To determine the final coordinates calculate the character sum of each answer and then do the math following the questions. The correct answer is one word unless otherwise noted.

 

1) Dolly is coming home and what does she have on? DR5

2) What will we do after Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree? DR7

3) How many gifts would you receive on the 12th day of Christmas? (number only)

4) According to Bruce Springsteen, what time did Santa come down the chimney? (3 words)

5) What is Bob & Doug McKenzie giving you on the 8th day of Christmas? (2 words)

6) What did Wham give for Christmas last year? (2 words, DR9)

7) Where was the man from Tennessee headed when he was going Home for the Holidays?

8) What are they serving with noodles in My Favorite Things?

9) What is Karen Carpenter dreaming about? (3 words, DR9)

10) What colour are Elvis' decorations on his Christmas Tree?

 

North: sum answers to questions 1-5, divide by 1,000, subtract from these coordinates: N45 19.824

West: sum the answers to questions 6-10, divide by 1,000, add to these coordinates: W075 44.037

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: nyy nafjref ner sebz gur ylevpf bs Puevfgznf fbatf #1 sebz nyohz “Bapr Hcba n Puevfgznf” ohg Qbyyl Cnegba & Xraal Ebtref #9 n Puevfgznf fbat V nffbpvngr jvgu Gur Pnecragref

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)