Bill the Candy Man Springrange, New South Wales, Australia
By
fitzy_1965 on 08-May-17. Waypoint GA10122
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Traditional |
| Container: | Small |
| Coordinates: | S35° 6.155' E149° 3.859' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 688150E 6113631N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 644 m |
| Local Government Area: | Yass Valley |
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Description
Bill the Candyman
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 1964 children's book written by Roald Dahl, with a sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator released in 1972. A third book in the series was never completed. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been made into 2 movies, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) starring Gene Wilder, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) starring Johnny Depp. They are both favourite films in my household. I'm sure we all know the story about the 5 Golden Tickets and the tour of the factory - as well as the interesting characters and of course the Oompa-Loomps and their quirky songs.
Bill The Candy Man owns the Candy Shop in the 1971 Film. The actor Aubrey Woods sings a great rendition of "The Candy Man".
This series of caches plays homage to the ultimate fantasy - owning your own Chocolate Factory - and the final reward for this series is just that! There are three sets of six Traditional Caches, each with a clue to the seconds of a Mystery Cache. Find the three Mystery Caches, and you unlock the key to the final Mystery Cache - The Chocolate Factory !
This set contains the following:
Trad - GA10118 - Mr and Mrs Bucket - with the value of A
Trad - GA10119 - Grandpa Joe - with the value of B
Trad - GA10120 - The Other Grandparents - with the value of C
Trad - GA10121 - Wilbur Wonka - with the value of D
Trad - GA10122 - Bill The Candy Man - with the value of E
Trad - GA10123 - Mr Turkentine - with the value of F
Leading to
Mystery - GA10124 - Wily Wonka at S35 04.ABC E149 04.DEF
Willy has a clue leading to Mystery GA10139 The Chocolate Factory.
Enjoy !
BYO Pen
Parking can usually be found within 20m of the GZs on a side of the road. Please be careful crossing the road when required.
Hints
Fghzc - frr Fcbvyre Cubgb. |
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Decode |
Logs
Had to dig deep, but cache there and in good condition. Thanks for the cache fitzy_1965
Rated: for Overall Experience
Out tonight tackling a few more on this trail. Another cache another shot in battleship! Easy find on this one tonight. TFTC
I'm playing the Battleship game, so I need all the gcas I can find. Went out tonight to chip away at this trail and gain a few more shots. This one was quickly found at gz. TFTC Fitzy_1965.
We were caching in the area and noticed that this cache was nearby. We had found the others in the series during a visit in November 2017. As we cached along this road we were dodging extensive road works.
Fortunately there were no workmen close by when we stopped to look for this cache. The coordinates took us to the only object that match the object mentioned in the hint. We removed a drink can - no cache. Out came some food bags then as we began digging out the mud we heard the sound of metal on plastic which led to the appearance of the cache container. We were delighted to find it in good order so signed the log and returned the cache to its hide covering it with some nartural materials.
Thanks for this cache Fitzy_1965. The road widening means the cache hide is now very close to the road side but should be OK.
Fortunately there were no workmen close by when we stopped to look for this cache. The coordinates took us to the only object that match the object mentioned in the hint. We removed a drink can - no cache. Out came some food bags then as we began digging out the mud we heard the sound of metal on plastic which led to the appearance of the cache container. We were delighted to find it in good order so signed the log and returned the cache to its hide covering it with some nartural materials.
Thanks for this cache Fitzy_1965. The road widening means the cache hide is now very close to the road side but should be OK.
After the FTF adventure on Spring Hill this morning at sunrise, I still had some time before I was expected back at home - better not get back too early and wake them 
. So I did a number of GC and GCA caches along Nanima Road whih I had missed on earlier trips.
Thank you for this big series Fitzy! A great effort. I very much enjoyed my morning joy ride out here. Most of the caches are still in good shape, a few are waterlogged and I will try to mention them here at the end if that is the case.
. So I did a number of GC and GCA caches along Nanima Road whih I had missed on earlier trips. Thank you for this big series Fitzy! A great effort. I very much enjoyed my morning joy ride out here. Most of the caches are still in good shape, a few are waterlogged and I will try to mention them here at the end if that is the case.
After a great visit to Shellharbour parkrun volunteering to as marshal I left home rather late with a full packed car for a long weekend of caching. Took matrass, boat and walking/climbing gear so prepared for most situations. Slowly made my way through the highlands to pick up pieces here and there and then a quick run towards Canberra. Most of today's planning however was just outside the ACT but close to the border . Picked up the trails around Murumbateman and then towards Hall. Got pretty warm along the day, I think I saw 38 at some point. Luckily no long walks and all caches found quick, thanks for putting them out there!
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
I was with the CO when this series was put out. Now I have my own GCA account I have been given permission to log them.
The new film is my favourite.
The new film is my favourite.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I took a morning trip out to get a few caches on an unusual Friday off. There was an interesting mix of GC and GCA caches here, and despite a bit of roadworks blocking one cache, I found 5 of each without any problems.
Thanks
Albida
Thanks
Albida
Found with lgoody, Gullivers Travels, Tassie Trekkers and Roostaman
while on our 2 weeks trek around the bush and the Yass area.
Thanks for the cache,
MrsRoosta
while on our 2 weeks trek around the bush and the Yass area.
Thanks for the cache,
MrsRoosta
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found with lgoody, Gullivers Travels, Tassie Trekkers and MrsRoosta
while on our 2 weeks trek around the bush and the Yass area.
Logs were signed as LGTTRM or similar.
Thanks for the cache,
Roostaman
while on our 2 weeks trek around the bush and the Yass area.
Logs were signed as LGTTRM or similar.
Thanks for the cache,
Roostaman
Rated: for Overall Experience
Enjoyed this series that kept us on our toes collecting clues and collating them right to the end. Even though a couple were missing we still managed to work out the mysteries.
Many thanks Fitzy_1965for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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We found this series while staying in Yass on our way to the Mega TFTC
Found today with Kittykatch on our way to the Clearwater’s event. This was missing last time so lovely to change to a found log. This was a great series
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found on the way out to the Clear Water Christmas Event. Happy to come back and find the cache this time. Great series - thanks again Fitzy
Rated: for Overall Experience
Travelling to the GC Event along this road and picking up some GAs along the way. Thanks for the cache Fitzy. SL TNLN
Rated: for Overall Experience
Went out with KittyKatch and Joolay today to pick up this series, taking down the clues as we go. We got to gz and looked for a while but no cache or clue so a DNF so need to use all our brains to figure out the coords for first puzzle. An awesome series and puzzles FITZY_1965 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Not found when out with Kittykatch and Darzee Di on a SoN GA finding day. Very interesting series and appreciated the effort the CO has gone to. We did do a bit of back and forwarding but eventually worked things out.
Edited to add that while we did not find this one we managed to work out the coords for the final puzzle in this group.
Edited to add that while we did not find this one we managed to work out the coords for the final puzzle in this group.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A beaut series of caches leading to multiple puzzles and then a final puzzle grab. Really well set up. Unfortunately this cache could not be found but we worked the coordinates for the puzzle anyway - thanks Fitzy
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Well, this is where it all nearly came unstuck. We pulled up beside GZ and thought we could see the hide from the car. But shock Horror!!! When we got to the suspect object there was no cache container in sight. We searched high and low but there was no con to tainer found, We expanded our search area to 5m then 10 and finally to 15m but no cache container appeared.
Although we were now a numeral short we decided to push on and finish the rest. We hope the container is not far away but feela CO check may be needed.
Although we were now a numeral short we decided to push on and finish the rest. We hope the container is not far away but feela CO check may be needed.
I haven't done many GCA caches, so this trail was an incentive. Started at the highway and followed the trail in order. All caches found OK. Still a little wet on the roadsides, but with care it was OK.
Thanks for the series.
Thanks for the series.
Rated: for Overall Experience
With no rain as per the forecast, I decided to head out this way after checking out a few element caches.
Hence I started this series from the northern end and did have to add a few extra kilometres to complete them all, but a very pleasant drive in the country. I even got to have a chat with Just a Cacher and Black Bunny during my travels, so an added bonus.
Thanks Fitzy_65 for the fun and the cache.
Hence I started this series from the northern end and did have to add a few extra kilometres to complete them all, but a very pleasant drive in the country. I even got to have a chat with Just a Cacher and Black Bunny during my travels, so an added bonus.
Thanks Fitzy_65 for the fun and the cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Out today with Just a cacher to grab this series and make the most of a pleasant day. Most caches were a quick park and grab after finding a suitable spot to park and all caches were nice and dry after the rain of yesterday. Bumped into Boot65 while on the series run and had a quick chat before heading our separate ways.
Thanks for the series fitzy_165 ad our vote is for the Gene Wilder version.
Thanks for the series fitzy_165 ad our vote is for the Gene Wilder version.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Off for another short foray into the world of pain and misery (caching). Weather was much better today, though, and we stopped to eat our lunch at an oval where there was a soccer game going on. Nice to have a floor show.
Thanks for putting these out, FITZY_1965! It was a pleasant drive and fun to find them. We even ran into (not literally) Boot65, whilst we were out and about.
Thanks for putting these out, FITZY_1965! It was a pleasant drive and fun to find them. We even ran into (not literally) Boot65, whilst we were out and about.
#GA1690 - 17:03; Interesting concept for a series. I've seen both movies, but I think I like the Gene Wilder version better. A late afternoon run to collect the first few in this series today. Can't believe the number of cars heading back out along the road here this evening, but no troubles in logging this one on my way in. TFTC fitzy_1965
Rated: for Overall Experience
5th cache in this trail today!
An easy find, and an easy park.
Timing finding between cars today was a PITA though. oh well!
TFTC Fitzy!
An easy find, and an easy park.
Timing finding between cars today was a PITA though. oh well!
TFTC Fitzy!
Saw this series published yesterday and decided to grab a few today. Managed to grab the first 2 sets of 6 with their corresponding puzzle but ran out of time for the other 8, so will need to come back on the weekend for those. No problems find any of the 14 today, with finds on both sides of the road all being found quite quickly.
Brought back memories of watching both movies....with each being different in their approach to the story. Don't favour one over the other, just like both of them.
Thanks fitzy.....just need to come back and grab the rest now. (generic logs to follow.....)
Brought back memories of watching both movies....with each being different in their approach to the story. Don't favour one over the other, just like both of them.
Thanks fitzy.....just need to come back and grab the rest now.
(generic logs to follow.....)Rated: for Overall Experience
