Eyeball Anneke Beaufort, Victoria, Australia
By BUSHRATZ on 09-Jun-12. Waypoint GC3N8ME

**Cache Archived**
Unfortunately there does not seem to be any evidence to indicate that steps have been, or will be taken, to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement.

It would appear the cache has been abandoned.

As such the cache is being de-listed (Archived). If there are components or remnants of the cache, please recover them as we don't want to litter our environment with Georubbish.

If you wish to contact a Reviewer regarding this cache, please send an email via the profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the Cache Name and GC Identification Code.

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### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED PLEASE** ###

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Hi there BUSHRATZ,

This cache has been flagged by Geocaching HQ as a cache that **MAY** need some attention.

You may recall having received an automated email from Geocaching HQ which explained what you needed to do.

Unfortunately, nothing seems to have happened, so I am having to take the next step and temporarily disable the cache - see here: [**Geocache Health Score.**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713)

**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days, so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication kill this cache.**

#What should you do now:-#
You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-

- **Check On The Cache:-** Visit the cache and repair and/or replace or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating the cache has been checked and [**ENABLE your cache.**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) Then sit back and wait for the praises.


- **Place A Write Note Log:-** Reviewers are not mind readers, so without your note on the cache page telling them what the situation is, they can't tell what is going on with the cache.
So please just post a note to the page (within 14 days) and, when the listing is next checked, all will be fine for a little bit longer. But be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it.
If you have a long term unavailable cache (where you don't have an actual date), please ensure you visit this page and post a note every 4 to 6 weeks so as to keep everyone up to speed with what is happening.


- **Adopt/Archive:-** If you don't plan on fixing it then you could consider passing it on to another Geocacher by asking them to [**Adopt it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=54) or alternatively, you need to [**Archive it,**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=56) so it is removed from searches and someone else can have the spot. Don't forget to remove any remnants of your previously enjoyed cache too.

You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of the above. Well, when the cache is next checked by a Reviewer, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned and processed accordingly.

Honestly, I'd rather you decide, so please do something before then. Please don't send me an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.

**JUST A TIP:-** Have you checked out the new Geocaching Dash Board designed to assist a Cache Owner in managing the caches they own? Have a read about it [**HERE.**](https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2020/07/welcome-to-the-cache-owner-dashboard/?newsletter=PM) You will find your very own dash board [**HERE**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/owner?utm_source=geocaching&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=COD)

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil

[3AS]

No luck

I see a few no finds - maintenance may be needed please

Looked everywhere. 3 sets of eyes and still no luck. May need checking on this one.

Couldn’t find

Too small to take a proper look but couldn’t see it in the obvious spot. Met another geocacher while looking.

Damn

Very sticky hole

Found it

Complete refreshment of the cache and its interiors

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I found it but it is stuck so you can’t get it

Certainly need to be tall for this one. Clever fun hide. The makeshift steps there to get up are a bit dangerous though. TFTC

Found it, clever hide, but it is stuck at the moment. TFTC

Quick find on the way to SA.

TFTC

Hanging are the town today, so some caching is in order. TFTC

Found

Nice cryptic description

The hide was soon spotted but retrieval was a little challenging: either our arms or the bodies they are attached to are less than standard size. This was overcome by adding on to the 'stepping stones' already in place. The next challenge was to coax it out of its eye socket. Persistent persuasion prevailed, and we were able to add a smilie to our map.
Thanks for the hide and the exercise!

Nice hide

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Good spot to hide! TFTC

Depends how long your arms are!

I’m just a shorty tftc found with nannynomad

First find of the day on a road trip to Echuca. Nice spot! Had the feeling someone or something was watching me...

Tftc

Tftc! Bit stuck but managed to grab it out

Found it with eliza_s05

Tftc!!

Found with sissypoo77 TFTC )

Maddy and dads first geo since i was a child i am 21 now

Tricky find make sure you look up

Couldn’t find

Ftc

Eyes on the prize

So there was more to this cache than I thought !! [:o]
I never saw the 'drop bear' !!
Of course I didn't !!
It was broad daylight
I wouldn't be stupid enough to be here after dark !! [:o]

I saw somebody who had been attacked by a drop bear once !!
The ambulance crew were wrapping the patient in bandages,
and the victim ended up looking like an Egyptian Mummy !! [:o]
326 stitches were required apparently [:o)]

Cache found
I got out of there fast,
even though it was only 10:00am.
Yer never can be too careful messing around in trees in drop bear territory [:o]

They never did find the victims left thumb !!

Found by The Empire + H
A quick find on our way out to tackle some of the trails north of Beaufort today. Thanks for the cache BUSHRATZ.
- M

A little to high for this little black duck hope picture will do TFTC

A quick find on a warm food stop on the way to the Grampians
TFTC

A quick find here and no problems with retrieval with the Easter Bunnies height. TFTC

Not quite sure this is a T2! Cache took a long time to get out of its hole.

This morning I made my way from Ararat to Beaufort collecting the odd cache here and there.
TFTC

Day 89 of our trip. Caching along the way. In Beaufort today. A total of 3 for the day and 2559 for the trip. TFTC

Need to be super tall or very agile to grab this one.
TFTC

Easily spotted by Mr 6 but hard to reach for us, had to put him on my shoulders

Looks like a throw down?
Took a bit to prise out of it's spot...
TNLNSL
Thanks

Needs a new book as it’s a little wet

Easy to find hard to get if your not really tall haha

TFTC only at arms length for tall people.

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A quick find on the first day of our mainland road trip. We're making our way to Horsham caching along the way. This one was a bit of a challenge even for the taller member of the team. TFTC

Found with my dad (day1976) and Ilukaperi. TFTC!

After camping in Beaufort on chooknchunks farm; myself, Day1976, my sister Nakarra and Day's son Jo ventured out as team JIND in an effort to get to 70 caches today.
Some inappropriate jokes were told (also by my 14 y/I sister) and we also moved the car twice to help us get it, as it was difficult to retrieve the container. We had been misled by something on the other side of the tree for a while too.

Having camped at the chooknchunk's place the night before, Ilukaperi, her sister, my son Yeah09 and myself awoke reasonably early and after coffee, breakfast and packing up we hit the road by about 8:30am. Our goal for the weekend was to find 70 caches, but having only found 3 yesterday, we all thought that finding 67 today might be a tall order. Happy to say we achieved that, plus a few extra as well to give us a grand total of 70 for today and 3 yesterday.

Another object took up a lot of our time, trying to work out how it was involved with the cache. Turns out it wasn't. I was able to finally spot and touch the cache, but I couldn't work it free from the hole. After a lot of sexual innuendo, I drove the car close so ilukaperi could make the grab, sign the log and replace.

TFTC!

Hatzofff and I are now on a short six night break from QOGM 2019 preparations, and have three of those nights in the Raglan area with chooknchunk. Thanks guys!

Today was our second day, and we explored some caches in the Raglan to Waubra to Beaufort area.

We were a bit frustrated at getting this out of its hiding spot, as with the aging of the tree, the hole is probably getting deeper. Managed to get the hire vehicle really close to the tree to gain some height,

Log signed and cache replaced as found at 3.50 PM on 24th August 2019. TFTC, BUSHRATZ.

MYOB conference now finished RoddyC and hatzoff heading out of town for some catchup time.

Now to do some caches.

TFTC BUSHRATZ

Maybe our last before heading home....maybe.
Found with Cybergran V and her MuggleHubby. [^]
Apparently I am a TOTT.
At least I'm her favourite one.
TFTC BUSHRATZ.

The log was a bit damp even before we found it in the rain.

The rain was coming down a little faster as we pulled up here. Luckily I spotted the hide quickly and used our favourite TOTT to retrieve it.
We are definitely on our way out of town now to head home.
Thanks heaps for this cache and all the other beaut ones you have decorated our Geocaching maps with here.
We will return.

Passing through Beaufort on my way home from an awesome 6 week trip up through the Kimberly’s.
I stumbled across this one as I had the camper trailer in tow and was looking for somewhere to park as I was taking the back streets.
Thanks BUSHRATZ TFTC.

On a few occasions, Ninny Muggins and I have tried to organise a day of caching, but other plans have always got in the way. But today the plans came together as we made our way to Beaufort to Celebrate International Caching Day with an event and some great caches around Beaufort. All 30 caches located with no DNF’s on a perfect day with blue sky.

This was a quick find but a struggle to retrieve. Ninny had the perfect tool to help her retrieve the cache.
Log signed and replaced as found.

Thanks for the Cache BUSHRATZ
#5,070

Well.. that made for a fun extraction. A few inappropriate jokes made but cache was soon in hand. Tftc

Not for hobbits

Nice find!

Mum found this one!! TFTC

On way home from National Celtic folk festival where I played music to my hearts content. #199

Almost too high for me! It was a bit hard to be discreet about muggles when I pulled out a stool from the boot; also hard to find flat enough ground to put a stool! Great spot but challenging. TFTC

Finally after second try at it. Tricky one gotta love the hard ones.

Hard to retrieve.

Maybe next time

Found, Unable to reach ️

Found the cache but we couldn’t get it out, still a good hiding place ! Thx, BUSHRATZ.??

Got it but had a lot of trouble pulling up it out. Just a tad too high

??

Found hiding place but didnt have step so couldn't reach

Our last cache find in Beaufort for today. I originally thought it was behind the reflector (Thinks to self: *"Why put a reflector in such a strange position? A-ha! It must be where the cache is hidden! WRONG! Nothing to see except a bazillion earwigs hiding underneath. D'oh!"* Anyway after a bit more of a search we located the cache however I needed to use my needle-nose pliers from my toolkit to extract it from its hiding spot.

TFTC

Not quite at arms reach for me so thank goodness for Wetjala and his long arms, so an easy find for him.
TFTC TNLN

Found after the event at Beaufort this morning. Thanks.

After attending the nearby event we just had to add some more smilies to our tally
Out with joojoo57 while she was visiting the area
TFTC
TNLN
SL

Cool Warn sunny day 29° Bit of a job extracting it. TFTC Cheers

Great team effort to find that one! TFTC

Get out of jail card is in play, we have taken two weeks off from the farm. Mini tour from Porepunkah to where-ever and back catching some caches on the way

Day 10 - Great Western to Beaufort (a grand distance of 60km) We left the caravan at the new RV park, and went for a drive to explore Beaufort.

Found between rounds of the tractor slasher near by. Log saturated. Rellaced with a couple of sheets of paper to go on with. Sorry I did not have anything better (I must replenish my maintenance kit.)
Thanks Bushratz

Made a nice quick find here while doing a cache run in and around Beaufort.
Log was very wet only managed to put the date on the log. Needs a new log.
Returned to hide spot. TFTC

Nice tricky hide

Found during a drive through Beaufort on the way to Crowlands. Nice cold morning with no one around, just as screaming plover. The pie I got in the bakery wa seriously good
The log in the cache is sodden and in dire need of replacing. If to Chute now. TFTC

Thankyou! Found it!

Wasn’t easy!

Found on the ground. Signed log and put it up where we thought it might belong, considering clues and previous logs

Quick find today. TFTC

Good clues tftc

Couldn't reach it. Not always in arms reach for everyone

Fun! Tricky. Make sure you take the instructions literally

2nd grab in Beaufort as we took a break on the drive from Melbourne to Adelaide. Took a little while as we pondered the cache name and clue, but CacheClosed1847 soon spotted it. Im still not sure of the significance of the name. Its a nice location, TFTC #396.

Quick find with CachingTheJoint on our way home to Adelaide from Melbourne. We had stopped here on the way to meet up with a couple of people, and thought we should stop on the way back. Had some food and then went to find two caches, this being the second. Loved the clue! TFTC, #426

And found a bonus cricket ball on the road!

Continuing my journey to Melbourne for the GP caching along the way. TFTC.

We had to reflect on previous logs to find this one... only to find we needed to reflect more on other possibilities! TFTC

Found it! Fun cache! Beware of bugs and creepy crawlies, gave me a bit of a shock. TFTC!!

Great cache, loved the clue, a good bit of fun. Short cachers might struggle to reach this one - had to give my caching buddy a boost to get it. Log was a bit damp. Tftc.

Found this one today and this is also my first cache ever found. Thankyou for sharing this great game with me. Tippsey17

Tftc

Signed as NicNax. Out with SciFiRulz and PapaGrouch (PG) today. Oh! I have been here before but not logged the cache, 4/3/17 missed that one, sorry. Interesting seeing the others do the same things I did previously, sneaky. TFTC