Mr Turkentine Springrange, New South Wales, Australia
By
fitzy_1965 on 08-May-17. Waypoint GA10123
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Traditional |
| Container: | Small |
| Coordinates: | S35° 5.808' E149° 3.960' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 688317E 6114269N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 643 m |
| Local Government Area: | Yass Valley |
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Description
Mr Turkentine
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.
Mr Turkentine is Charlie's teacher at his school. He has an interesting way of teaching Maths !
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
Sbex bs Cvar Gerr - frr Fcbvyre Cubgb. |
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Logs
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
On a bright sunny day I went for a drive out to the chocolate road series. I managed to find five GCA caches before I had to head home.
Thanks
Albida
Thanks
Albida
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
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
Final cache found as I travelled along this road to a GC Event as I was running short of time and didn't want to miss out on any chocolate. TFTC TNLN SL
Rated: for Overall Experience
Went out with KittyKatch and Joolay today to pick up this series, taking down the clues as we go. This was the 6th of this lot and had to find the clue to work out puzzle coords. It didn't take long before I had the cache in hand signed the log and put back as found. Thanks for hiding and maintaining these caches. An awesome series and puzzles FITZY_1965 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found 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.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A beaut series of caches leading to multiple puzzles and then a final puzzle grab. Really well set up - thanks Fitzy
Rated: for Overall Experience
After the disappointment of not finding the previous cache in the series we were delighted to make a quick find on this cache. The cache was very securely tucked away from view and was in excellent condition.
After waiting out some passing cars we returned the cache to its hide only to have to go back and unearth it again as we had forgotten to look for the clue.
Thanks for the last cache in this set Fitzy_1965 it was now time to see what we could do with the clues.
After waiting out some passing cars we returned the cache to its hide only to have to go back and unearth it again as we had forgotten to look for the clue.
Thanks for the last cache in this set Fitzy_1965 it was now time to see what we could do with the clues.
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.
#GA1691 - 17:10; 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. Arrived at GZ and headed off to a likely looking hide. No dice. Back to the geomobile and grabbed the GPSr, back to the same spot. Checked the hint, seems I was looking oin the right spot. Turned to head back to the geomobile and spotted the cache sitting out beside the road and in danger of being crushed. Signed the log and returned it to the correct location before doing the calculations for my next target. TFTC fitzy_1965
Rated: for Overall Experience
6th 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
