Homestar Runner Geocache Series #2-Marzipan
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The above coordinates are not for the cache!
This geocache, Marzipan's cache, is #2 in a series of caches called the Homestar Runner Geocache Series. There are 10 geocaches placed around the SF Bay Area for each character in the Homestar Runner cartoon, and each of these caches contains one number for the coordinates for the last and final grand finale geocache, Homestar Runner (GCKEX7).
As said above, the posted cache coordinates are not the coordinates for the cache. They correspond to a near by parking area for the cache. The actual cache coordinates for Marzipan's Cache are
N 37 CG.UCT
W 122 UC.HHG
You are probably thinking “Hey, wait a minute!?! These aren’t coordinates!” You’re partially right. To find out the actual cache coordinates for Marzipan's cache, you must watch the cartoons listed below at www.homestarrunner.com, and answer the following posted questions about each of the cartoons and the character Marzipan. By watching the cartoons and answering these questions, you can substitute the corresponding numbers with the letters in the answers into the above coordinates and find the cache! Once you have found the cache, remember to write down the single coordinate number that you find inside the log book for the grand finale Homestar Runner cache. By visiting all the Homestar Runner caches in the Bay Area and collecting the numbers inside the caches, you can put all the numbers together to find Homestar Runner.
In the Homestar Runner cartoons, Marzipan is Homestar's girlfriend and we think she is one cool gal. She is intelligent, independent, and a free thinker. We believe Marzipan would love the place where we placed her cache, not only for it's beautiful gardens (Marzipan loves to garden), but also because it is peaceful and serene-a place we would most likely find Marzipan meditating at and becoming one with nature. These famous gardens are located in the Berkeley Hills, close to the University, with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
This cache is a two part cache. First, you must find the key to open Marzipan's cache box. It is located at N 37 53.128 W 122 15.819 in a micro "box" camouflaged to blend in with it's environment. After finding the key, proceed to Marzipan's cache with the coordinates you have figured out from watching the videos. Inside the cache, you will find a log book with a number for the Homestar Runner cache, various stickers and buttons Marzipan would like, seed packets for various herbal plants and flowers, a small book on meditation, and a small encyclopedia on organic gardening. Bring items to trade that you feel Marzipan would like or items that demonstrate her personality. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO REPLACE THE KEY IN THE MICRO CACHE FOR THE NEXT GEOCACHER AFTER YOU FIND THE CACHE.
Also, please be stealthy when looking for these caches as this can be a busy area. When placing these caches, we had difficulty zeroing in on the locations. We believe we got pretty close, but if you have any problems, decode and read the hints below to find the cache. Please place the key cache back exactly where you found it and make sure the main cache is securely placed back in place where it was hidden (Please read the re-hiding instructions on the inside cover of the cache log book). Now on to the questions!
Go to the main page at www.homestarrunner.com. On the left hand side of the page, you will see a variety of different icons. These are the icons that you will click on to get the the various cartoons/games. Follow the directions on how to get to each cartoon, watch the cartoon, and answer the following questions about Marzipan.
Click on the “Characters” icon and then click on the “Marzipan's Video”.
1. Marzipan's guitar is named ___________. (First letter of this word corresponds to number 5)
2. After filming the video, Marzipan goes off to a___________ protest. (The second letter of this word corresponds to the number 7.)
Click on the “Toons” icon, click on “Toons”, and then click on the cartoon “The Luau.”
3. What is Marzipan cooking over the fire at her luau? ______. (The fourth letter corresponds to the number 1.)
Click on the “Toons” icon, click on “Toons”, and then click on the cartoon “In Search of the Yellow Dello-new version.”
4. What does Marzipan think the Yellow Dello can help assist her with? __________. (The first letter of this word corresponds to the number 3.)
Click on the “Games” icon, select "Old Games" and select “Audition with Marzipan”
5. What animal can you have sing along with Marzipan in this game? A ________ (The fourth and last letter in the word corresponds to the number 0).
Look for the other Homestar Runner character caches in the series!
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #1-Pom Pom (GCK8KQ)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #3-Strong Bad (GCKCRF)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #4-The Cheat (GCJNHD)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #5-Strong Mad (GCJPK6)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #6-Strong Sad (GCJXQ4)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #7-Coach Z (GCJY4P)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #8-Bubs (GCHK08)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #9- The King of Town (GCHK0C)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #10-The Poop Smith (GCKEPV)
Additional Hints
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