Black Swan II Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
By
hermes24 on 19-Feb-14. Waypoint GC4YWTC
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I think this cache is well and truly finished. 16 DNF's.....
No action or contact by the CO for over 4 months.
No action or contact by the CO for over 4 months.
Couldnt find it
This entry was edited by Rothy6 on Wednesday, 29 October 2014 at 08:44:27 UTC.
This entry was edited by Rothy6 on Wednesday, 29 October 2014 at 08:44:27 UTC.
Found where it was... the magnet is also missing however via use of the clue and a glue like residue I deduced that this is where the cache was... thanks for the great views, hope it is up and running again soon!
Logging as a found as I 'found' where the cache was... However it is definitely not there... thanks anyways hermes24
Believe we found where it should have been as there is a magnet there but no cache. Needs looking into after all the dnfS of late. Will come back another day after this has been looked at. Thanks anyway
It's not there, there is a magnet though. Thanks anyway. Needs co to check and put us all out of our misery.
This one has gone missing. We got to GZ and found the magnets attached to the sign but no cache attached.
Definately gone!
CO might want to consider a different style hide if it keeps disappearing!
Enjoyed the beautiful area though!
CO might want to consider a different style hide if it keeps disappearing!
Enjoyed the beautiful area though!
Second time I've been here, I Called by today a lot less muggles around today than when I called a few weeks ago, but alas All I found was two sticky magnets (attached under the hint location ) and no container. So I'd say its Gone !!!
also.Best viewed late afternoon,early evening.
Glad it's back. Checked on Sunday and all good.
Let's hope it lasts again.
Plans for Black Swan III are afoot!
Staying with friends whilst on honeymoon from the UK. Beautiful area. We had a lovely walk along the beach and found this cache easily. Found with Maple Leafs 2012 and South Africa 2010. TFTC
3rd cache in Australia. Beautiful views but a bit dull today. Lovely walk along the beach and some whale watching planned for tomorrow! TFTC
What a fantastic view !!!
Bagged this one on our first day on the Sunshine Coast !
Sadly no SUN .... TFTC
Bagged this one on our first day on the Sunshine Coast !
Sadly no SUN .... TFTC
ftf in new location
At last.... headed over as soon as the notification came through. It had been pinched before I got there both times in it's last spot. Almost hidden in plain sight now, worth a fave point for that. All good so far. Thanks hermes24.
At last.... headed over as soon as the notification came through. It had been pinched before I got there both times in it's last spot. Almost hidden in plain sight now, worth a fave point for that. All good so far. Thanks hermes24.**FTF** in new location At last.... headed over as soon as the notification came through. It had been pinched before I got there
both times in it's last spot. Almost hidden in plain sight now. All good so far. Thanks hermes24.
At last.... headed over as soon as the notification came through. It had been pinched before I got there both times in it's last spot. Almost hidden in plain sight now. All good so far. Thanks hermes24.I applaud you hermes for having a crack. Awesome effort with a cache in plain sight, but I am unsure how long it will last. It was great to read the information boards and appreciate the fact that you are bringing us here for that.
Lets cross our fingers, hey!
Today marks 38 day streak for me, equal to my previous record, and only 12 more days to go to reach my target.
Thanks hermes
Lets cross our fingers, hey!
Today marks 38 day streak for me, equal to my previous record, and only 12 more days to go to reach my target.
Thanks hermes
Is this being replaced, just looking at cleaning the few caches i have in the area?
I saw the notification of this cache come through yesterday and I came up the coast to see some friends and called to find this cache.
First to sign in the new logbook. Thanks for replacing the cache.
TNLNSL TFTC Thanks hermes24
All good with this cache
First to sign in the new logbook. Thanks for replacing the cache.
TNLNSL TFTC Thanks hermes24
All good with this cacheIts back. Lets see how long it lasts this time. If remuggled will have to locate somewhere close by. This is a small container. Happy hunting.
Sorry guys should have logged needs maintenance
This entry was edited by Evo's on Wednesday, 12 March 2014 at 06:34:42 UTC.
This entry was edited by Evo's on Wednesday, 12 March 2014 at 06:34:42 UTC.
Sorry to say she's gone. The notification came through when we were in Melbourne so had to wait till we got home today to grab it. Wasn't where we suspected it should be so we showed jenigeo where we were looking and she confirmed that it was in that spot when she found it.[:o] Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Thanks anyway hermes24We can recommend the food from the servery nearby.
The notification came through when we were in Melbourne so had to wait till we got home today to grab it. Wasn't where we suspected it should be so we showed jenigeo where we were looking and she confirmed that it was in that spot when she found it.[:o] Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Thanks anyway hermes24We can recommend the food from the servery nearby.Nice work was our first time doing this was fun but a little tricky with so many people around but we did it !!!
was our first time doing this was fun but a little tricky with so many people around but we did it !!!Hi mis(t)lumpe and others
Yes - I felt this one is on the limit of potential (and accidental) exposure.
It's basic and risky - for a reason => The view and surroundings.
However, we spent a few hours looking at the adults and children's behaviour's at this hiding spot - normally the braches are too high to immediately jump on to and they give up very quickly. Even if they jump on and climb, I doubt it will be found.
I spend 2 hours every Friday looking at the GZ while geo daughter (whom placed the Cache) is in training.
And hey, even if they do find it, as with any another cache, they either put it back, or biff it. Can't change that.
I was very nervous with placing Black Swan I - but that's had 25 visits in 1 month.
And Black Swan I is still all good - no issues.
Thanks for the note mis(t)lumpe - and understood.
If others can just keep it the way it was found, that's good.
We'll keep a keen eye out as well...
Happy hunting
Hermes
This entry was edited by hermes24 on Sunday, 02 March 2014 at 12:14:25 UTC.
Yes - I felt this one is on the limit of potential (and accidental) exposure.
It's basic and risky - for a reason => The view and surroundings.
However, we spent a few hours looking at the adults and children's behaviour's at this hiding spot - normally the braches are too high to immediately jump on to and they give up very quickly. Even if they jump on and climb, I doubt it will be found.
I spend 2 hours every Friday looking at the GZ while geo daughter (whom placed the Cache) is in training.
And hey, even if they do find it, as with any another cache, they either put it back, or biff it. Can't change that.
I was very nervous with placing Black Swan I - but that's had 25 visits in 1 month.
And Black Swan I is still all good - no issues.
Thanks for the note mis(t)lumpe - and understood.
If others can just keep it the way it was found, that's good.
We'll keep a keen eye out as well...
Happy hunting
Hermes
This entry was edited by hermes24 on Sunday, 02 March 2014 at 12:14:25 UTC.
I took the family to Coolum for an event this afternoon and on the way home we decided to find somewhere to have an early fish and chips dinner and this spot got the nod. We bought our feast from the guy over the road from the pool and it was great.
When we arrived very near this spot with our picnic blanket, there were many families around doing much the same thing... and also a topless sunbather still on the sand... what the hey? Anyway, I kept my eyes down to focus on food...
With dinner done, Mrs Tinda agreed to come with me on the very short walk to the GZ. I figured from a glance at the map it would be in the 'tucked away' tree... but I was wrong! We then strolled casually to the right one and paused there, still chatting, so I could do the biz without attracting attention. Some rubbish has been stuck on top of the cache, and perhaps that is for extra camo, but to my mind, it just draws more attention to the spot. Still, it is certainly a nice area and deservedly popular. TFTC hermes24.
When we arrived very near this spot with our picnic blanket, there were many families around doing much the same thing... and also a topless sunbather still on the sand... what the hey? Anyway, I kept my eyes down to focus on food...
With dinner done, Mrs Tinda agreed to come with me on the very short walk to the GZ. I figured from a glance at the map it would be in the 'tucked away' tree... but I was wrong! We then strolled casually to the right one and paused there, still chatting, so I could do the biz without attracting attention. Some rubbish has been stuck on top of the cache, and perhaps that is for extra camo, but to my mind, it just draws more attention to the spot. Still, it is certainly a nice area and deservedly popular. TFTC hermes24.
TFTC
i wonder how long the cache will survive here ... with all the families at the tables and kids climbing everywhere .... good luck!
i wonder how long the cache will survive here ... with all the families at the tables and kids climbing everywhere .... good luck!
Yesterday I was working right across the road when this one was released but unfortunately I didn't have my GPS with me. I returned last night for a search but as I got close to GZ I realised that a number of muggles were utilising the facilities nearby and a stealthy search with a torch was not going to be possible. Back again early this morning and only had to contend with the occassional passing jogger. A short search and the cache was to hand. Tftc
[B]#350[/B] @11:40am Joint *FTF* Standing at work chatting to a visitor who happened to be [URL=http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=9f1e85c3-544e-4500-b281-dc0e581e7e6d]Mr Wesso[/URL] when this notification came through. I looked at him and stated I have to go do a "[URL=http://www.abetta.com.au]lock job[/URL]" quickly. With that he knew what I was meaning. We decided to car pool to this one to avoid road rage between ourselves. Great cammo job on this cache might I add. ~ TFTC hermes24
Joint *FTF* with Spinna76 @ 1140 hrs
I was out and about and bumped into Spinna76 in Maroochydore. We were having a nice little chat then simultaneously our phones went off, we both checked them and looked at each other, and said lets go..........to the Geomobile. [:o)][:o)]
We knew exactly where we had to go. We pulled up in a nearby carpark and made our way to GZ. Once there we noticed a couple sitting at a nearby picnic table. So we wandered down to the waters edge and had a read of the nearby signs.
We then wandered back up to GZ and very sneakily retrieved the very well cammo painted container
(great job). We went and sat at a nearby bench seat and opened the container and removed the log sheet and much to our pleasure it was blank, just the way we like'm.
We signed the log in the FTF position before replacing the cache as we found already for the next lucky cacher. Also took TB's to visit.
TFTC hermes24 - And again, nice cammo paint job)
I was out and about and bumped into Spinna76 in Maroochydore. We were having a nice little chat then simultaneously our phones went off, we both checked them and looked at each other, and said lets go..........to the Geomobile. [:o)][:o)]
We knew exactly where we had to go. We pulled up in a nearby carpark and made our way to GZ. Once there we noticed a couple sitting at a nearby picnic table. So we wandered down to the waters edge and had a read of the nearby signs.
We then wandered back up to GZ and very sneakily retrieved the very well cammo painted container
(great job). We went and sat at a nearby bench seat and opened the container and removed the log sheet and much to our pleasure it was blank, just the way we like'm.
We signed the log in the FTF position before replacing the cache as we found already for the next lucky cacher.
Also took TB's to visit.TFTC hermes24 - And again, nice cammo paint job)
