Cockington CherryBlossom Turner, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By RatPatrolOz on 27-Aug-10. Waypoint GC2E5VT

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Logs

10-Oct-15
Found on 2/5/13
 
29-Jan-14
One or more of the following has occurred:

No response from the cache owner.
No cache to find or log to sign.
It has been more than %d% days since the last owner note.

As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

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19-Dec-13
The cache appears to be in need of owner intervention.
I am temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.

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18-Dec-13
It doesn't look like the cache owner visits geocaching.com any more. I'd like to suggest that after a number onf DNFs being logged and a call for maintenance with no response has been logged, that this cache is archived.
 
12-Dec-13
I looked for this on 22/11 (in the dark, so I didn't log because I like to look again in daylight (or with a better torch or whatever b4 I log a DNF Smile
I came back, by bicycle, on my way to something in town on 3 December, and looked high, and even low, in/on every possible tree/etc in the area and still didn't find it ... although I did find a bit of dead tube that, once I looked at the photo am wondering if it may have been part of the cache ... no other part on the ground with it though (was under tree with the x on it near fence)
But I did find bees while looking at what I was (still am) fairly sure was the wrong tree ... if anyone wants to look in that bushy poplar closer to the road (one with an old hollow trunk inside bushy new leaves) ... BEE careful ... I got a sting! ... Originally thought it was because the bees were a bit angry about a person in a bright yellow cycling vest peering at their front door, but thinking about it later - it sort of only half stung me on my wrist and then flew away - so I think it may have got caught in the cuff or my cycling glove and started to sting because it was stuck ... because the rest of the bees were still acting normal (either way, a tree full of bees is probably not a good place to look for a cache Smile
 
10-Dec-13
I looked unsuccessfully for this one before the 9:10 11/12/13 caching event and couldn't find it. I confirmed with a couple of other cachers at the event that I had looked in the spot.. I think this one needs to be checked by the CO.
 
27-Oct-13
Couldn't find this one - GPS didn't get me very near anything that looked likely, and as this was just an opportunistic search I hadn't downloaded the photo. Will try again...
 
Desperately needs maintenance. Is no longer waterproof. But TFTC
 
24-Oct-13
Ok on try 5 with TKS I finally got this one. Needs new container and log but is there
 
24-Oct-13
Help next time it rains log will die.
 
22-Oct-13
I found this geocache using the Geocaching Intro App. TFTC!
 
22-Oct-13
I found this geocache using the Geocaching Intro App. TFTC!
 
19-Oct-13
Good
 
01-Oct-13
Found this a while ago,
Thought I’d update my finds only a few weeks late Smile
Very well hidden fun search
TFTC
 
28-Aug-13
Past logs indicate missing
 
23-Aug-13
Think it's long gone
 
15-Aug-13
From past logs I'd say its gone. I'll be back again but will tag in need of maintenance if this continues
 
25-Jul-13
tftc Smile
 
14-Jul-13
2013-07-14 0122 Found the remains of the container, and the hint made sense. Considered writing my name on a scrap of paper and inserting it into the remnant, but then realised that it would just become mush and be no proof of my visit.
 
26-May-13
Looks like everyone that found the damaged cache has logged it so I will also. Feel free to delete mine if you think I shouldn't log as found and I will go back again and sign the log. TFTC anyhow RatPatrolOz.
Cheers,
GrimRaider.
 
26-May-13
Hi RatPatrolOz,

I found this one on the ground torn in half. Someone has Muggled it. I left the remains tucked behind the sign on the big Gum Tree that is marked for removal. There was nothing else to be found.
Cheers,
GrimRaider
 
18-May-13
Nice one, TFTC, but needs cap on both ends replaced and log replaced too.
 
18-May-13
In desperate need of some TLC. New log required ASAP from CO. TFTC. Did the same as the last logger n put near the tree.
 
09-May-13
Found out in the open, no ends on the tube and wasn't sure where it belonged. Hidden near big tree.
 
09-May-13
Quick find as it was in the open.
 
03-May-13
Found it not sure where it came from needs maintenance
 
03-May-13
Not sure where it should be. It's all destroyed.
 
27-Apr-13
I think it was muggled. Have a photo if needed
 
26-Apr-13
Looks like it has been muggled. Found it but not sure where it belongs
 
16-Apr-13
Usually we go geocaching by bike back in Sweden, but sadly we couldn't fit them in to our suitcases... We managed to find this cache by foot though! Smile Thanks for bringing OSs (us in Swedish) here!
 
06-Apr-13
Family find, TFTC!
 
03-Mar-13
TFTC found with a spider Sad
 
23-Feb-13
My GPS sent me nearby but not quite there, lucky the geo kids had keen eyes for something out of the ordinary! TFTC
 
18-Feb-13
Nice quick find on a lunchtime run...clever...just a heads up the tree next door is being removed soon, hopefully they don't notice strange things nearby and remove Big Grin
 
18-Feb-13
Found on the bicycle ride home today so the cache was very appropriate. Keeps our cache-a-day for 2013 on track..TFTC RatPatrolOz
 
16-Feb-13
TFTC, the pic of GZ helped a lot.
 
15-Feb-13
Quick find on a lovely morning. TFTC
 
05-Feb-13
Good hiding spot. TFTC
 
31-Jan-13
#186 - 09:25; With the holiday nearing an end and having dropped the Geowife at work, I thought it appropriate to take the long way home and meander past a few caches to see what I could find. This one was nearby so popped over, only to find a muggle at the back of the premises nearby on a phone call. Think he may have thought I was eavesdropping as I loitered waiting for him to simply fininsh and go back to whatever he was doing. Whilst loitering, spotted the cache and once muggle free signed the log. Ingenious really. TFTC RatPatrolOz Smile
 
27-Jan-13
Found on a morning to catch up on Canberra caches. We were stumped at first, but then something strange was spotted - ah, found it! Fantastic hide, who would've ever thought... TNLNSL. TFTC RatPatrolOz!Wink
 
13-Jan-13

 
05-Jan-13
Grabbed this cache when I finally got my gps to behave. Nice hide and easy once you're in the right spot. I replaced the clip-lock bag (coz the other one was all torn up) and managed to avoide a nasty big spider. TFTC RapPatrolOz Smile
 
30-Dec-12
A nice quick find, the 2nd last for the night. TFYC
 
29-Dec-12
2:27:00 PM: (3 of 4)
In the area for a pickup so left early for some caching, I wasn't quiet sure of the clue but after looking at some likely spots I wander on the otherside of the path and there it was.. how easy is that..doh..
 
22-Dec-12
Log looks very ratty now.
 
04-Dec-12
It looks like rats have been at this log! TFTC.
 
04-Dec-12
Rubber overpowers Rat.
Yes, vertically challenged individuals do need assistance,
particulary to replace properly.
Fortunately, that was not a problem for me.
TFTCWink
 
01-Dec-12
??
 
27-Nov-12
Remarkably inconspicuous given that it isn't really: the camo works really well.

Lots of ravens observed me sign the log.

TFTC.
 
22-Nov-12
Sneaky cache, left a pencil since there wasnt one
 
19-Nov-12
Very interesting find Smile
 
15-Nov-12
Interesting find close to a well frequented drinking hole. TFTC
 
08-Nov-12
Found this between errants - with F.E.Iron. Nice cache.

TFTC

#30
 
06-Nov-12
Wern't prepared no pen to sign the log!
 
17-Oct-12
Well that wasn't what I was expecting! An interesting hide, though it left me feeling a bit tired afterwards.

TNLN - Thanks RatPatrolOz!
 
09-Oct-12
[blue]A nice walk with my friend ThePuzzleMaster on a nice day. I liked the reCYCLEd clue. TFTC Big Grin
 
09-Oct-12
[green]A cool but strange cache container. Found with MozieSplat (a good friend of mine.)
TFTC SL Big Grin
 
19-Sep-12
No rats here, but TFTC after school!
 
08-Sep-12
Loved it well hidden

TFTC Big Grin BF
 
09-Aug-12
Just goes to show what some experience can do! I looked for this last year when I first started caching with no success, but got it straight away this time.
 
06-Aug-12
Found with ClarityStorm a week or two ago, forgot to log. TFTC - nice location!
 
05-Aug-12
A lovely cache name - bet its nice in Spring.
 
02-Aug-12
Neat 'hide'. Might need some log book redesign or replacement soon. HOTA
 
31-Jul-12
Nicely hidden! TFTC Very Happy
 
29-Jul-12
An interesting container, easily found

TFTC

PS, the 'maintenance' attribute is set on this one, but it appears to be in good condition.
 
15-Jul-12
TFTC
 
15-Jul-12
A new and different hide and cache container, that many would miss. TFTC
 
14-Jul-12
TFTC
 
10-Jul-12
Love the container, very cool
 
07-Jul-12
#16 Today.
 
15-Jun-12
Saturday 6 June 2012 - a cool, dull, drizzling morning with muggle daughter. GZ was a distance away as the building seems to interfere with the GPS however if you go back into the open you soon realise that the building is NOT the place to find the cache. Interesting and very different container and good for muggle daughter to expect the unexpected. thx A, thx RatPatrolOz
 
07-Jun-12
642. Interesting container. Found without the hint,but after reading it, had a little giggle to myself. TFTC.
 
02-Jun-12
Interesting cache. Can't say I have ever seen one of those used as a cache container. Peeked at the hint, otherwise I don't think I would have found it. I'm not very patient in the rain.

TFTC!
 
19-May-12
found after being misled with the picture. Looked for the wrong "recycled" bit. Thanks.
 
16-May-12
Found it.
 
06-May-12
An odd cache to say the least, definitely different which is great! Nice to see something different. Thanks for the cache.
 
28-Apr-12
Nice quick find. TFTC
 
19-Apr-12
Was on a walk thru' this area and did a few caches as I was wandering by. Very interesting hide I liked it a lot. Thanks RatpatrolOz
 
Quick grab after work today. Interesting hide! Signed log: TNGD. TFTC!
 
30-Mar-12
That was fun, second one ever!
 
27-Mar-12
Found while attending the Capital punishment MTB race. TFTC
 
18-Mar-12
Found and logged at 9:35, Spending the week caching in the ACT hopeing to pick up many more
Thanks RatPatrolOz
 
23-Feb-12
Found quickly after my gps settled down. Thankfully I brought my long legged shanks pony with me so grabbing the cache was no problem
 
19-Feb-12
slightly damp -container requires lid
 
19-Feb-12
Quick hunt around whilst out bike riding with 7 year old. Found fairly easily. Lid is missing from container and log is lightly damp (not surprising with this tropical weather Canberra is experiencing).

Nice container!

U hvve to watch Rat Patrol Oz in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atDAghuEbVw&feature=related

TFTC
 
17-Feb-12
TFTC
 
16-Feb-12
Found last night, Bit water logged
 
15-Feb-12
Found the cache
Good Hide
Quick Find
Water damage to the signing paper sheet
 
13-Feb-12
Tftc
 
05-Feb-12
Last cache of the day!

This cache has been on my radar for a while, so I'm very glad to have ticked it off.

It was definitely a cache of not seeing the forest for the trees. I read the description and hint out several times to geofriend, and stomped off to where my compass was pointing. I declared it "had" to be at that spot, I just had to look hard enough. So I wondered around and muttered and searched every inch I could, before geofriend called out, "Ahh, don't you think *** looks a little suspicious?"

I could have smacked myself. Possibly the most obvious cache I've ever seen and I didn't spot it. Silly, silly, silly.

Thanks for the cache RatPatrolOz. Smile
 
26-Jan-12
tftc
 
26-Jan-12
TFTC
 
26-Jan-12
Found with geofamily

we where get tired of looking when we found this one.
 
26-Jan-12
Thanks For The Cache
Found with TeamBooo, Booo Booo and Booo's Dad
While on a geotrip to the Australian Capital Territory for a few days
 
26-Jan-12
Nice cache power lines hindered but finally found it
 
26-Jan-12
Quick easy find. TFTC
 
26-Jan-12
Once I got to where I needed to look I soon spotted the unusual cache. Thanks!
 
24-Jan-12
very small, a little water damaged, but still good!
 
24-Jan-12
Found @ 1805 - my GPSr initially suggested that I search near a very shaky-looking lean-to (no one was home - shame really, I could have asked if they'd seen it), but when that failed to produce results I pulled out the alternate device - 10 metres later the cache was in hand. TNLNSL-TFTC.
 
21-Jan-12
Found after brunch with Tom and Anna. Interesting container. Thanks.