METRO 02 Locked In Ellenbrook, Western Australia, Australia
By metroframe on 18-Nov-13. Waypoint GC4TAK2

This cache hasnt been maintenance since the reviewer asked for it nearly 2 years ago. Apparently, the CO has no interest in maintaining it.

I am archiving this cache after noting that no appropriate action has been taken to restore it, and I have not received any communication from the Cache Owner, %CO%, regarding a request for more time.Circumstances that prevent timely maintenance can arise, and I've provided ample opportunity for the Cache Owner to get in touch. However, with no updates or restorative maintenance completed, I can only conclude that this cache has been abandoned. Therefore, it is being archived to clear the way for new cache placements by other interested players in this location. Caches archived for this reason are ineligible to be Unarchived.[Balayang -Geoff](https://www.geocaching.com/email/?guid=35e8567e-6d62-483c-9e3d-c8ec0ffd25bd)Volunteer Community Reviewer -Australia

This one is no longer in place code and cache are missing. Met the old CO but not maintaining cache. Not worth visiting unless maintenance is completed on this cache.

Unfortunately no luck for us today. Got the code from the CO, got into the compound but couldn’t locate the cache.

This one need maintenance code is missing and so is the cache. Met old co who gave us the code 1620 but stated he was unsure if cache in place. We could not locate it and from the photos looked to be in a bad state in 2017 and we could not it today.

Found Very wet we emptied the container turned it upside down needs tlc

Tft wet c

Sunday at 3pm gates closed?

Catching up on some logs from prior caching runs with B12. Thanks for the hide.

It took a while to get the idea. Then my weary eyes made it has to see the small logo.
The cache was just a log in a zip lock on Anish larger brittle container.
I put the zip lock into a bigger container and placed it back in the larger brittle host.
All good for winter.

We had been to GZ before but failed to find the combination in fading light. No such problem today. We even met the CO. Container in need of a little TLC. TFTC metroframe.

We love puzzles, and especially field puzzles. So when we decided to do some caching in Ellenbrook today, we made this our first stop it took us a while to hunt down the combination. But after Mrs atCat reread the clues, she was on to it quickly. Found the cache as mentioned before with some water inside. We emptied it out and did our best to dry the inside. We have also dropped in a fresh log with a new zip lock.
TFTC metroframe, we had fun with this one a favourite

A big day out with Cravo10 to pickup a bunch of caches in the Koondoola Bushland and then head to the Ellenbrook/Aveley area to pickup a bunch of caches that have been published since our last visit to the area.

We started bright and early, leaving gateways at 6am to beat the traffic and the heat.

A few puzzles that we had solved a while back and some challenges that we have worked on for some time.

Loved a few of the camo caches around the Ellenbrook area and the General sort of park and grab style of cache suited us well today.

Thanks to the local COs for their hides, we had lots of fun

Add fav for something different

TFTC got this with hubby

Container is full of water ( I emptied it)

Can’t sign the log pic for proof

Cache is full of water couldn't sign log tftc

Unfortunately this one is full of water and needs checking. Cool cache though!

With the weather looking fantastic we decided to head out of the house to spend some time caching. This area was on the radar given we haven’t grabbed many in this neck of the woods. We had an absolute blast around here today! Cheers and TFTC.

G’day there metroframe, I was in this area today and found your cache METRO 02 Locked In GC4TAK2. I added my name to the log book at 9:38 am on 26 August 2018. A huge thanks to you for placing this cache here for us (and others) to find!

This cache find brings our total find count to 9946. Woohoo!!

Nice one for a Sunday

No hiding what I was there for as the owner was out the front. Quick hello and a simple find. TFTC metroframe.

With help from the owner we found it!

tftc metroframe i found the info needed and soon was at the gz. I started at the right spot of the info after taking a photo of it and had the lock open after 3 attempts. But was very disappointed to see the type and state of the cache. I was expecting something more exciting.

found with neva2old

TFTC with neva2old

Found the cache in poor condition, full of water and a pile of mush for a log book. I emptied the container, found a couple of pieces of paper to use as a log book and a zip lock bag. Its a shame that this cache is unloved, considering the CO is less than 20m from gz

Gates locked 2pm Sunday

I was looking at puzzle caches prior to my trip to Perth from Adelaide and this one looked interesting. Although a little out of the way from where I was today, I thought it was worth the trip to have a look. Managed to solve the field puzzle component fairly quickly (although I did feel very conspicuous) and accessed the cache. Unfortunately the very large container was 2/3 full of water, with a saturated logbook floating around in a plastic bag also full of water. I drained the container and bag, carefully peeled the pages of the logbook apart and managed to sign it. I had intended to leave a couple of trackables, but thought better of it given the state of the container. Thanks metroframe for a refreshingly different style of puzzle and cache, however it really does need some TLC.

Container and log are very wet!!

Gates were locked - we will try another day

Great spot. Took stress ball left some little toys and replaced the pen. Tftc

23481

Enjoyed accompanied with sevabo (geosister) - the weather is very nice warm in the morning. - enjoyed wander around this area. [^]

Loved this puzzle field. so excellent job so neat... Fav from me.

Will return back and drop some trackables. very soon.

Thanks metroframe for organising the cache and hunt [^]

Great day outing for the Geocaching, I love your mystery, fun!!
Favourite from me
Thanks metroframe for leading us here

Spent a few hours caching around Ellenbrook & this is one of the treasures we found on our days adventure... At first we were feeling a little suss hanging around in the carpark here, but once I spotted some likely numbers I soon got over that & headed to GZ hopeful of having the correct clue Convinced we were on the right track we tried & tried but it was not working... A little more research was needed & in no time we were in [^] Not to sure about the terrain rating here with the obstacles blocking the way lol... Anyway eventually found the prize & added our names & 2 TB's to the loot

TFTC metroframe

The hubby and I were on a mission today to find 22 caches so we could log our 9000th find. We decided to come up to the ellenbrook area as we haven't cached here before. We found all the caches without to much problem with one or two that took a bit of searching. We got to this cache and found where to look but I didn't read the description quite right so the numbers we tried in the padlock weren't working. As we went back to the window the CO came out and after a quick chat he had us read the description again and we could see where we went wrong. Found the required info and back over to the lock again and this time we could access the cache. A favourite point for a fun cache TFTC metroframe

This one is unique! Found the required info after scouring the clue area and wandered over to gain access to the secure area which was an unusual feeling! Spotted the likely cache quickly but getting there was a team effort, not without its own problems! Eventually we were able to sign the log and make a quick retreat. We weren't altogether sure about our efforts in securing the area again and happily the CO came out to re-configure the security mechanism. Nice to meet you and thanks for a very different and very secure cache.

Thank you! My first find in the ellenbrook area after a few DNFs. Enjoyed the concept, but glad I did this one on a Sunday, as I did feel a little dodgy.

Yay found it maybe make it a bit more obvious that it's not a private shed if possible

Great concept. We searched for the required information but came up blank so popped into the shop and met the CO. He explained the sign was replaced a couple of weeks ago and he hadn't got around to putting the numbers back on. He kindly gave us the numbers and we were able to gain access to the mega cache. TFTC

Out with familysteiner and as the hint was just replaced cache owner was more then to give us clue. Thanks Mike. Tftc

Checking in at home base

As we always like a large cache we headed over and son saw what was in front of us so set about trying to find the key. We soon spotted a lot of information and spent too long working out the correct part. Once the outer part was open we soon spotted the good sized container. We completed the signing duties and re hid. TFTC.

Fun exploration, no treasures there but we left a little treasure

A very late log, found with parkacruz and smileyjims but we never logged online which we are now rectifying TFTC

A very late log, found with parkacruz and piknik15 but we never logged online which we are now rectifying TFTC

TFTC. An easy mystery cache for us novices

TFTC. Good mystery cache.

Thanks for our very first mystery cache ☺

Yay

Clever puzzle TFTC

Muggle proof cache. Clever puzzle. TFTC

Very cool puzzle, after a bit of a look around we found the code!!

Well done. I liked the concept. TFTC

Cool cache

Good fun!

Ari and Dad. Yer boii!!

Found it!! So disappointed, the code was already there, so no puzzle solving for us! Great idea though!! #TeamRocket

TFTC

A nice, quick and easy cache puzzle to solve. TFTC

Thanks for the cache

Tftc excellent idea

Checking cache !

Snoopy visits His home geocache !

Quick find with the help of the shop owner springing us. But by the sounds of it we are not the only one je has sprung. Had a good chat with him and explained what geocaching is. Found this one with a friend of mine that lives in the area. Tftc

Tftc a fav from us

First as a Premium Member Woo Hoo!!!

I didn't have a lot of time left this afternoon so I thought I would just have a quick look here. On inspection of the area, I found the lock first which I gathered was the entrance I needed, so then I had a look around for the code. After trying to make a bit of a stealthy search for the frog I had a look at the hint, and then headed in the correct direction.

I got the information I needed, and gained access to the area, and once inside it was a bit of an obstacle course to get to the cache. I didn't see the geocoin in the cache, hopefully it's still there.

A fun field puzzle! Thanks for the cache metroframe!

Riding around the area sheltering from the occasional showers. I have no idea how I DNFed this cache on my prior visit; maybe I was spooked by thought that people from the offices could potentially see me. No such problem at noon today. Great to find a big cache in which I left a geocoin. Thanks for the cache metroframe.

Checking cache

TFTC
Very good hide and I enjoyed finding it. Added bonus was meeting the owner and another geocacher

Out with iluvtrekking and JacobsCrew. Enjoyed this series and didn't have any problem spotting the 'signal' giving us the info we needed to access the large container. Thanks metroframe.

Out with Ricklinks and Iluvtrekking for a day of caching on a hot day, filling in time between the two events today. Nice little series and I am glad we worked it out to get the big cache..TFTC

Found while out and about with richlink and JacobsCrew. We enjoyed this one thanks metroframe.

Very nice cache for the little batman to find. TFTC!

Great cache, looks like a great safe spot for swapping trackables. Took out our DNAControls tag to do some modifications to it and reset goals. Will definitely look at bringing other trackables here for others to move on. Fond one similar in Sydney and Honolulu, great work Metro.

I took some pictures of the cache - a nice big one!! I could've logged the find but it wouldn't have been in the spirit of the cache. The shop I thought I needed was locked and there was no signal to be found. Sounds like a great idea for a cache.

Popping trackables into cache

I found where I was supposed to be quick enough but struggled with the code. I was very wary of the fact that it was business hours so scoped the windows from a distance, you need to get up close and personal for this one.

Great to be able to meet the CO and pass on my pathtag. TFTC, it's a fantastic idea, there should be more like it. Worth a fav point from me.

Best cache yet ! Well done Metro

Best Cache Yet !! Well done Metro thanks for the cache.

Best cache yet !! Well done Metro great cache.

Best cache yet !! Well done Metro great cache.

Woohoo *FTF* @ 8:20am!

Initially parked on the wrong side of the fence but quickly fixed that problem. Once on the right side it only took a minute or two to find the necessary code and crack the safe . Happy to find the FTF prize. Thanks for an excellent and inventive cache, well done. Definitely deserves a fave point. TFTC ... oh and dropped in a SpatialRiq pathtag.

This entry was edited by SpatialRiq on Tuesday, 26 November 2013 at 03:11:57 UTC.

Congratulations to SpatialRiq for another FTF ! Still a STF prize in this cache.. Collected pathtag - first one - THANKYOU !

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