The Pipe Shortcut North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
By Hoojar, Chip & Ding on 27-Apr-10. Waypoint GC27JHV

I have now removed the cache. This one certainly spent some time underwater!

Hmm, an archived cache! No wonder, on my unlucky day - third DNF of three attempts today. Hopefully, we won't repeat my None-of-the-USA caching 4.4.2011... the most embarrassing day in The Arkaroo's history!

Turned out later, that I had somehow the wrong pocket query uploaded to my nuvi. Thought, the nuvi had the actual data and the etrex somehow weird... these serial line connections .... but turns out, nothing more reliable than an etrex....

OK: Nice pipes, water pretty high. Apart from the triangles, I walked hands free as the youth used to do - no worries at all. The wedge parts are real fun, was on my knees for that. Only drawback: Duck dirt. Fortunately I changed my clothes before. So I arrived at the other end - but here you cannot place anything below the pipes and water level - the water is pretty much at the lower end of the pipes. So back again north west. I embraced the pipes and hang my head down for investigating underneath. Nothing. Now it started raining - and the duck dirt ??? - better give up for today.

By the way, Hoojar, Chip & Ding: What are all these empty beer bottles from, lying around here everywhere?

The Arkaroo - who loves the mountains and the waters.

Travel Bugs visiting:

* Arkaroo's Treasure (TB38AN6)

* Blue Desert Drive (TB3ZQ7E)

* Rockhounds B.C. Flag (TB3D42K)

* Our Wedding Coin (TB3AE7N)

This cache just does not like high tides or rainy weather!

Log needs attention

No trouble getting to GZ, and no problems finding the cache, but signing it was another matter, the log is soaked. Lucy junior watched on as I made the crossing, he thinks I need to go on a diet as there was a definite sag in the pipes with my weight on top! Thanks for the cache Hoojar, Chip & Ding.

Rated: for Overall Experience

Was a little wet so couldn't write our names! Adventurous!

Note: do not attempt on a hot summers day at midday. Those triangle people stoppers are like BBQ plates. My right hand now feels like a burnt piece of steak, almost bailed out into the water it was so hot. A quick find was made, it had to be, signed log and shimmied back getting burnt all the way. As Team Webguy said the lid doesn't close all that well but got it in the end.

TFTC

Ironbark

5:57pm
Not the easiest to get to, lots of duck poo. Missed it on the first pass over, but not on the return leg of the journey. The lid does not seem to stay closed at all.

Cheers

What an awkward spot to get to. After searching with a mirror and scratching my head, I was ready to invert under the pipe for a closer look when the prize was spied! SL TFTC

Awesome! Awesome! F@ has great memories of you boys playing here as kids!

F@
Jo
No geobaby today

New log book.

New logbook is in position.

This one is on hold until I replace the log book.

Log needs replacing and I ain't going back out there

This was by far my closest unfound cache but to be honest, some of Hoojar's caches are a little tricky for me. I had sussed out the location some weeks ago but wet weather meant I didn't feel comfortable going for it. I returned tonight in hot weather to bag the cache. Lucky the tide was out so I could spy the cache from the bank. Then came the climb. ummm, Fluffy isn't nimble or quick! Going out was a little tricky and resulted in a partially dislocated finger as I saved myself from going in the drink. Once I overcame that, the cache was an easy find. Unfortunately the log was soaked and I couldn't sign. I have contacted the owner to prove I was there. On the way back was much easier. I perfected my slide move and no problems or accidents on the return.

Like another cache I did from HCD, I would have no idea what to say if someone saw me out there.

A fun cache!

TFTC
#286

Yep, pretty much only one place it could be. Thanks. By the way, if you are wondering about the new pencil I dropped the other one in the water and had to replace it.

Found this a while back before it was archived. Finally tracked it down so I can log it and make my account more complete. TFTC!

We finally got this one after sending more than one boys to search it :p

Used an Irish proxy to fetch it while directing from the bank after a pub lunch

found it today

all most fell in

We used to go to school at Smiths Hill too, but I've never seen this spot before. Found with Luke and Dan, as stated on a Wednesday night. The area was pretty busy, it might be good to get this one in the daytime. A bit slippery as far as I'm aware, I didn't do the dirty work, the find made by Luke again; he probably has the best balance out of the three of us.

Nice afternoon for a walk across a pipe. Thanks for the hunt.

Reperio at 1515. Arrived to GZ thinking this should be no problem, but having seen the amendments they've made to the bridge, I thought 'this could be a little harder'. Cautiously I made my way out, and without having any idea where it was, I figured it can't be too far away. So inch by inch I worked my out and felt all around until the familiar sound of a cache was felt. The turning around was a little bit of a problem, but once that was worked out I back to solid ground again.

Gratias for the fun cache.

TFTC. found it on a very wet night, i found it, hoschke118 was sent to grab it. note: don't attempt on a wednesday night...waaay too many drunk people

This entry was edited by daniel is good on Tuesday, 08 June 2010 at 04:43:00.

This one was a team effort. I spotted the find and Ozvixen retrieved with my guidance from the bank. Why does "It's a Knockout" spring to mind? Pipes were slippery and all that was missing were the pillows and an opponent. Ducks were waiting below, and I had the camera on standby however both ducks & I were disappointed - no splash

5 of 8 on a local blitz today with MizMaz. This was hands-down my favourite for the day. Even with the slippery conditions and sporadic spitting rain, I wanted to get this one! Maybe those years of gymnastics & beam practice paid off? TFTC

[This entry was edited by ozvixen on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 3:56:27 AM.]

[This entry was edited by ozvixen on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 4:05:12 AM.]

Me and Toadmiester7 managed to crawl across the short cut and retrieve the cache. Really enjoyed this one except the pyramids of pain.

Ace7 and I did this one the way back from town. Enjoyed this one but was mindful of taking a bath. Thanks Hoojar. Don't think I would have liked to be here during the flood of '98.

With all these newish local caches it was time to tackle another this afternoon on the way home.

I should know not to do these things in work clothes but there was a cache involved...

After wriggling out it took a while to get the cache then I didn't have a pen so carved my name with a stick- it is there I promise. The back to the car to clean up. TFTC!

Must have grabbed this one just before Steeba.
I Totally agree about the work clothes.
This is fast becoming the Standard Hoojar type of hide
TFTC SL

New logbook in place!

Looks like this one went swimming as a result of the large seas on the weekend. Thankfully the cache held in place still.

I will get a new log book in position ASAP.

Cheers

Found on our second visit to this location for the day. It wasn’t until we ran into some friends that we learned that this creek was tidal so we deicided to return and have another go The first time we were here today things looked very different than the next.
Sorry to say that the cache is totally waterlogged as it was underwater on our first visit. The log book was too wet to sign but we left proof of our visit in the wet container.
Another very clever hide Hoojar, Chip & Ding but maintenance could be in order.

The mini rat couldn't stop laughing as he watched what Dad had to do to retrive this cache. I look forward to the pics of the first person to come unstuck here.
Thanks

When we arrived at this one we thought we would have a repeat performance (hoojars revenge) but we managed to get cache and stay dry definately did not want to fall in that creek yuk

So thats what all the fuss is about, no sweat, well maybe some!
'Come on you gutless wonder!, I dare you to walk across unaided!', thinks I.
OK, so I'm a gutless wonder, so I look around for some means of support. I spy some likely looking bits of metal, and tie them together with some wire I found nearby, and soon the cache is mine.....the pieces of metal are still there for the next gutless wonder....
Thanks for the fun.... I think...

Had come across this short cut on a past run, but didn't cross it due to the triangular add ons, but I had more incentive today. Thanks.

Not excactly knowing what to expect i was a bit worried driving up to this one. We just had a bit of rain and I thought walking over some wet pipes makes holding your balance much more tricky. Arriving at GZ I was relieved to see that this wouldn't be a to big obstacle today. Looked a bit like a wipe out course but luckily nobody around to trhow balls at me!!
TFTC Wilbert67

Knew this one was coming, had too much luck this morning especially as they were done by Hoojar and Ding, this one is much more like their type of cache. Will try again.

I'm not the most balanced person, but today i had to be.

After driving around that reminds me of caching in the ACT we soon had found a small street that took us to GZ. Code1 took the duties here while I stayed on lookout dutie.
JABs.

We found the easy way into this one by chance. Got to the spot only to find Woody Figtree there. Our thanks to him as he made our find easier as he was already out there and retrieved and returned the cache for us.
Wonder how many will get wet searching for this one.

TFTC

The coords where published at the event and normally away missions we would find it hard to claim a *FTF* but I twisted Tankengines arm to spend 5mins on a short drive to try for this one... but after realising it was really close I had to hold him back except when we got to GZ this had us a bit worried. We took a more cautious method in crossing the creek, but our on the belly method proved the best for retrieving the cache anyway and I over shot the GZ but fortunately Tankengine found it after a quick prod.
I must admit going back was even harder than going out, but fortunately we got back all nice a dry.
thanks for the excitement

Came past after the event and eventually found it after calling the owner about how do I get is out of there. It was only flotsam and jetsom. Found the real container shortly afterwards. Thanks HCD

Decided at the last minute to come down for the 10 years birthday cache! Came down with mTrax, Tealby and MV!
After the official photo, mTrax and I decided to give this one a go!
Chooo ooo *FTF* with mTrax! - Great fun!
Thanks!

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