Menangle Park Station Menangle Park, New South Wales, Australia
By
The Booos on 01-Jun-13. Waypoint GC4DAR3
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Tried for this one but too no avail, gps walked me back and forth for a while will try next time with geo wife. TFTH.
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Searched for at least 20 minutes and could not find it. I even looked at a previous photo of it and could not find it.
Quick, easy find for Geokid 1. We had fun walking across the railway tracks. The geokids are enjoying the horses.
Found 4:54pm
Phew, its been really warm up here today. I've been at the TAFE participating in Stay Upright, so it's way warm in my jeans and long sleeve top. I was feeling a bit sore and sorry this morning after spending a few hours throwing my leg over a Honda a countless number of times and going for a walk yesterday afternoon to some Lab cache waypoints, so I wasn't keen for some walking today. A nice easy couple of steps to a cache hide sounds just the order. I cannot come to Campbelltown and not find one cache at least. I am feeling better this afternoon and as I finished my Upright session I looked around for some easy hides and as I was heading home I thought I could call into Menangle Park and grab the two (for me) new caches here.
An obvious hiding spot in hindsight. I was a bit bewildered as to the container location, so it took me a bit to suss it out but I managed to lay eyes on the container eventually. I got spied by someone while retrieving the cache, sorry, they snuck up on me. While here a freighty passed northbound and then a passenger southbound, and as I was leaving another freighty northbound. Thanks for the cache hide and bringing me to this location *The Booos.*
Phew, its been really warm up here today. I've been at the TAFE participating in Stay Upright, so it's way warm in my jeans and long sleeve top. I was feeling a bit sore and sorry this morning after spending a few hours throwing my leg over a Honda a countless number of times and going for a walk yesterday afternoon to some Lab cache waypoints, so I wasn't keen for some walking today. A nice easy couple of steps to a cache hide sounds just the order. I cannot come to Campbelltown and not find one cache at least. I am feeling better this afternoon and as I finished my Upright session I looked around for some easy hides and as I was heading home I thought I could call into Menangle Park and grab the two (for me) new caches here.
An obvious hiding spot in hindsight. I was a bit bewildered as to the container location, so it took me a bit to suss it out but I managed to lay eyes on the container eventually. I got spied by someone while retrieving the cache, sorry, they snuck up on me. While here a freighty passed northbound and then a passenger southbound, and as I was leaving another freighty northbound. Thanks for the cache hide and bringing me to this location *The Booos.*
Found and another smiley ??? ??? too. Thanks for the placement of ***Menangle Park Station***, *The Boos*.
DustyJaperJet
DustyJaperJet
Floating around while the others use their amazing skills to find the cache, well, not much help was needed, *ThrosbyOC* had things well under control. Log signed ?? and replaced and the scene evacuated OCW *Throsbyonchurch* and *DustyJasperJet*. TFTC The Booos! Your efforts in placing and maintaining this cache is much appreciated.
Second attempt coming here and I wasn’t leaving without finding it. First time looking there was a security guard at the train station but buses replaced trains today so it was empty.
Took some time but I finally found it. One of the first places I checked but thought nah that might be dangerous.
Loved watching all the horses in this area
Took some time but I finally found it. One of the first places I checked but thought nah that might be dangerous.
Loved watching all the horses in this area
Took a thorough search with the geodaughter and I, sure we looked there at least 10 billion times!
After reading comments, still didn't manage to find this after 30 minutes searching... will come back another time!
Found with Littl3Vix. Finally!! Second time here for this one. Spent about 10 minutes looking around tonight before I jumped on to look at old logs and photos. After checking a few, we had a better idea of what to look for and finally came up with the goods. Initialled MC and LV. Tftc!
After a search of the area with MizCupcake we came across what we were looking for. About 10min of searching thoroughly led us to 1 last possible place which we soon had CIH. Second time lucky. TFTC!
Tricky one. In the place I discounted as a possibility at first. Geodaughter found it.
Took about 5 mins for 2 of us and the Geo dog. Wow, so tiny! sneaky hide ... tftc
This one has got us puzzled!!! read the logs and I checked the photos and we still couldn’t put our finger on it! We will be back for another go!
Well..... as I was sitting in the car logging a DNF- Husband went back over and had one last look! Just as I submitted and turned to car on to leave he yells out ‘ I FOUND IT’
Couldn’t believe it! On the one place we didn’t look because we thought it might be abit risky! TFTC
Couldn’t believe it! On the one place we didn’t look because we thought it might be abit risky! TFTC
Wow! Very happy to be able to log a smiley here - I DNF'd this probably about 6 or 7 years or so ago! Sneaky little hide!
I decided to come to Menangle Park by train this morning and planned to start the day's caches with this one but railway worker muggles on the platform spoke to me meant I couldn't search here when I arrived.
Now back the GPS had me out in the middle of the dirt , but I had other ideas & began searching a particular area hoping to find the cache before the next train. Checked everything but no luck so decided to PAF.
That always works because while he was digging up the details I spotted the cache from a different angle!
An easy hide actually, and just in time as I could see the motor rail in the distance.
TFTC 3/3 here in Menangle Park today.
# 3777
Now back the GPS had me out in the middle of the dirt , but I had other ideas & began searching a particular area hoping to find the cache before the next train. Checked everything but no luck so decided to PAF.
That always works because while he was digging up the details I spotted the cache from a different angle!
An easy hide actually, and just in time as I could see the motor rail in the distance.
TFTC 3/3 here in Menangle Park today.
# 3777
#6571 (8 of 9 today)
Finally had a day where I could devote a big chunk of time to caching. First day like this for two months! But still needed to be home in time to go out with Geoson #3 and be at our destination by 6pm.
Even so decided I could target Mount Annan / Menangle for a decent plunder. Started with three previously solved Puzzles, then hit five Traditionals including a precious DNF.
On the way home went for a First2Find, but came up well short.
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So after seven successful finds I found myself close to this previous DNF. Might as well.
Was interrupted by two passing trains and their passengers, but otherwise I had GZ to myself. Took longer than it should and missed it (again) due to some unexpected camo. Then came the headslap moment. Can't believe I missed it the first time.
Completed signing duties and replaced. Then off home... until publishing hit.
SLTNLN
TFTC
Finally had a day where I could devote a big chunk of time to caching. First day like this for two months! But still needed to be home in time to go out with Geoson #3 and be at our destination by 6pm.
Even so decided I could target Mount Annan / Menangle for a decent plunder. Started with three previously solved Puzzles, then hit five Traditionals including a precious DNF.
On the way home went for a First2Find, but came up well short.
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So after seven successful finds I found myself close to this previous DNF. Might as well.
Was interrupted by two passing trains and their passengers, but otherwise I had GZ to myself. Took longer than it should and missed it (again) due to some unexpected camo. Then came the headslap moment. Can't believe I missed it the first time.
Completed signing duties and replaced. Then off home... until publishing hit.
SLTNLN
TFTC
#11707 @1225
To Sydney, from Canberra, for a cousin's birthday. Decided to do a detour to grab a few caches. This is my third visit here. This time it was a quick find. TFTC.
To Sydney, from Canberra, for a cousin's birthday. Decided to do a detour to grab a few caches. This is my third visit here. This time it was a quick find. TFTC.
Nice day for a bit of caching... the mystery is still afoot. I've got all the clues and just now collecting to unlock the vault.
Last time I was out here it was dark and we searched everywhere... this time I walked right up to it and saw it immediately... go figure. Thanks
Last time I was out here it was dark and we searched everywhere... this time I walked right up to it and saw it immediately... go figure. Thanks
Found with Firesafe and Moneydork on the last day of the OZ Geomuster 2019 Mega Event. A great weekend with many caches found. My apoligies for the generic log.
Thanks for placing and maintaining the cache.
TFTC
Cheers and Happy Hunting
Southern Cross Caching
Thanks for placing and maintaining the cache.
TFTC
Cheers and Happy Hunting
Southern Cross Caching
Nothing quick about this nano, as stated in the description! Hunted for a while before giving up and jumping on my train.
A nice find with geowife after a dinner at club Menangle. A nice quick find. TFTC
No luck here today. We will be back with the cost as we only had our phone today and the GPS was all over the place
#2 - What a sneaky little thing! Almost gave up after searching high and low, but eventually I prevailed.
Was in the area for a newly published cache so thought I may as well have a look for this one too. Was expecting a long search based on previous logs.
Spent most of my time looking in the right area but still took a while.
SL TFTC
Spent most of my time looking in the right area but still took a while.
SL TFTC
This one had us doubting where it was the whole time. After what seemed like a frustrating 10 minutes we finally found it which made it totally worth it!!! Good hide
That took a little longer than it should have. Colours were matched, but i saw some previous photos and that gave me impetus to have another go. It was right where I thought it should be.
Dnf for us no time to keep looking. Will be back after BBQ. Train came as we were leaving kids enjoyed watching it
Cheekie little thing knew how to push our buttons. Tried finding before BBQ earlier today no luck after looking as we ran out of time. Stopped on the way home and found instantly. Why why why did we not find the first time
I missed this numerous times but I was sure it was going to be there. You just got to trust your first thoughts. Tftc
Decided on a bit of caching down south after delivering the Geowife to the railway station for her Girls' weekend away.
A few annoying DNFs got in the way, particularly late in the day, and as I was floundering around at one location got a phone call re a card night at a friend's place - well no wife to answer to - I'm in. The kids can fend for themselves! Just means I have to head home earlier.
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Last attempt of the day because I got an invite for a night out - need to get home - and a long DNF.
The iPhone was pushing me one way. Quite logical. But nothing spotted or felt.
Hmmm. Then the crossing alarm went off. And I'm still not recovered from the huntsman at my last stop.
After 20 minutes I checked the logs. They suggested.. . both where I was and a spot 10 metres away. Double Hmmm.
So relocated and tried again at another likely spot. But still nothing.
Lots more checking and rechecking both areas. It's probably mocking me and I've started at it more than once...
Then the alarm went off again (looked for a defibrillator but none spotted). And a muggle got off the train and just sat near GZ. That's a sign to leave.
Time to head home.
A few annoying DNFs got in the way, particularly late in the day, and as I was floundering around at one location got a phone call re a card night at a friend's place - well no wife to answer to - I'm in. The kids can fend for themselves! Just means I have to head home earlier.
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Last attempt of the day because I got an invite for a night out - need to get home - and a long DNF.
The iPhone was pushing me one way. Quite logical. But nothing spotted or felt.
Hmmm. Then the crossing alarm went off. And I'm still not recovered from the huntsman at my last stop.
After 20 minutes I checked the logs. They suggested.. . both where I was and a spot 10 metres away. Double Hmmm.
So relocated and tried again at another likely spot. But still nothing.
Lots more checking and rechecking both areas. It's probably mocking me and I've started at it more than once...
Then the alarm went off again (looked for a defibrillator but none spotted). And a muggle got off the train and just sat near GZ. That's a sign to leave.
Time to head home.
Took me a while. Lots of circling and reinspecting. 2 down on my first day of hunting
Found it it took me 5 goes i am a dodgy geo catcher lol needs new log log is full ok
This was a tricky little bugger to find,It had me beat so I PAF,It was right there this whole time !!!
It blends in well
Thanks Booos for the cache
It blends in well
Thanks Booos for the cache
Well third time (or was it fourth?) lucky. Found it exactly where I always thought it would be. Must have been really blind on previous occasions. Glad to finallly tick this one of the list.
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
Was out caching for the day. Had a good look for this one but ended with a DNF. Will try again later.
A couple of trains went thru with bells and whistles.
Thanks The Booos for bringing us to this area. Went and had a drive on the other side of the track and paceway.
The Bushies
Cache blindness on this one until a PAF narrowed it down. Some previous finders managed to take up 6 spots in the log so it is now full. Squeezed my initials and the date in there tho. TFTC!
Quick grab before going to the grand opening of Menagle markets. Great to see them back after so long. TFTC!
Found it while out night caching... Crossing alarm went off while we were standing right near it, I jumped ten feet, so loud....TFTC
Found after four previous failures. No so dark this time this time but still hard to see.Good camo. TFTC