Graeme the Gnome Mount Victoria, New South Wales, Australia
By Black Bunny on 01-Dec-10. Waypoint GA1671

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Type: Moveable
Container: Small
Coordinates: S33° 35.980' E150° 15.460' (WGS 84)
  56H 245531E 6278859N (UTM)
Elevation: 1072 m
Local Government Area: Blue Mountains City

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GeGnome Recruit GA1671

This cache is a member of the Gnome Army doing battle in GeGnomic War of December 2010 to January 2011.  

 

To log this cache find Graeme and move him to a new location then post his co-ordinates for the next finder.  

 

Rules (not guidelines)

·         Your cache must be a genuine, bone fide garden gnome. It may be store bought or hand crafted.

·         Caches for the competition must be published on 1 December 2010 Australian Eastern Time (GCA Time).
Geocaching Australia has the facility to automatically publish your cache on 1 December 2010.
Please contact an administrator if you would like to know how to accomplish this.

·         The game commences at 00:00:00 1 December 2010 AEST and concludes 23:59:59 31 January 2011 AEST.

·         The game administrators decision is final.

·         You can not find and move your own cache during the game period

·         Caches must be found and hidden by the same cacher (i.e. no mailing the cache to another cacher to hide)

·         There is no limit to the number of times other cachers can find / move the cache provided there are at least two other finds / moves in between

·         If a cacher moves your cache overseas and it remains unfound overseas for 1 week or more, the cache mover may move your cache back to the country of origin without breaking the "2 moves" rule

·         There is no limit to the distance other cachers can move the cache

·         Other cachers in the game may find / move your cache, but they must move it on within 2 days

 

 

 

 

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02-Jul-11
Found at the Blue Mountains Gnome event
 
02-Jul-11
'Graeme the Gnome' was one of the delegates at the Mt Victoria meeting between the GLF and the GFF. Graeme came out of retirement for this event. The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was duly signed by the 50 Gnomes present and every Gnomes went on his way very happy with the result.
 
02-Jul-11
Ages since I saw Graeme but am glad he's 'out of retirement' and now roaming the wilds.

Logged him at the GLF/GFF Gnome event in Mt. Victoria, on One Tree Hill, and left him in the care of rogerw3.
 
02-Jul-11
Moved 212.27km
Up in Mt Victoria
 
This cache appears to have been MIA for some 3 months now, so it is being archived to stop it appearing in the cache search lists.
If the owner can confirm it is in place or decides to replace the cache, this listing can be reactived by placing an "unarchived" log against it.
 
01-Feb-11
 
01-Feb-11
Graeme is now enjoying a well earned rest while he decides how he wishes to be retrained after the race.

He thanks all he ran into while on his travels.
 
31-Jan-11
Moved 0.02km
Bringing Graeme home so he can be retired/rebirthed by Black Bunny
 
31-Jan-11
Moved 10.22km
My last day of holidays and my last few gnomes. I really enjoyed the game thanks for the gnomes and the game
 
31-Jan-11
Moved 6.41km
we just realized he is as naughty as the geo-kids, come and get him!
 
30-Jan-11
swapped for child number 2 at the tea party.
 
30-Jan-11
what an awesome event, Glad we made our way down to canberra as this event was fun for cachers and gnomes alike. This guy sure looked to be having fun when i seen him.

TY to the organizers of High Tea for Gnomes & Cachers!
 
30-Jan-11
Found at the Gnome event in Weston Park - Gnome Party!!
 
30-Jan-11
Hi again there we meet again. Hope not to many cakes today TFTG
 
30-Jan-11
194. Looks like a few extra finds today on a very warm day at a very nice venue.

TFTG and the GG.
 
30-Jan-11
Found today at the event.

Was going to take him, but then got a "I dont trust you with my gnome" lecture from BB..uh.. Whistle

(not my fault it's now beating my poor pirate for first place. hmmph) Razz

TFT I'm a Gnome, duh!
 
30-Jan-11
Found today at the W6R & CW's gnome event.

A great time had by all....including the gnomes.

(So this is what it looks like in here ) WhistleWhistle
 
30-Jan-11
Found on the table at the Canberra Knome event, looked to be having a great time with all the other knomes...
 
30-Jan-11
Moved 12.28km
A pre log that hasnt happened until I get to the event today. Thought Id log this guy in before getting there. Hope he loves the fellow gnomes at the party and that he behaves!
 
30-Jan-11
Already had this guy but thought hey a event coming up will move hime to that. TFTG
 
30-Jan-11
Moved 150.03km
Back in town for a party
 
29-Jan-11
Found Graeme rustling up some new gnomes for tomorrow. Will make sure he gets back for the party
 
29-Jan-11
Moved 145.11km
Grabbing the gnomes that were resting here
 
29-Jan-11
Graeme said we should get some new gnomes for the event tomorrow so dragged us into the car and made us drive to the coast.
 
27-Jan-11
I'm sorry, i think i win. Graeme is tied for first place at the moment with one of my gnomes. I think a trip to the namagi is required. Twisted EvilTwisted EvilTwisted EvilTwisted Evil

(I joke, i joke!)
 
26-Jan-11
Moved 259km
Not such an evil hide after all.

After a long walk of the dog we found this gnome hide.
The resident possum sacred the gnome out of me but it was safely placed.
 
25-Jan-11
Having spent most of the week in "got no reception" country we arrived home to find neighbors on the door step and a bunch of gnomes...
Grrreat.
I'm a Gnome, duh!
The owner of Matt Patt Gnome wants to send this one to deepest darkest gnomeless Namadgi (because he is running third to this gnome on the ladder). The temptation is hard to resist.
 
25-Jan-11
Moved 261.82km
Handed to Sam Walker, so wait for another move. Albida
 
25-Jan-11
I found this in company with a new gnome, and was asked to move him. Albida.
 
24-Jan-11
Moved 10.29km
Back near his home
 
23-Jan-11
Found him when he got back to the ACT
 
23-Jan-11
Moved 452.29km
Back in the ACT for the festivities
 
23-Jan-11
Changed to a "noted" log, as it seems we didn't find this gnome at all, but another that had been substituted Confused I didn't realize this until a message from the owner arrived. Embarassed

. . . . .

This should have been a simple find, but I tried to follow the tracks to the cache as indicated on my Garmin by City Navigator map, but I didn't seem able to get near the cache. Would you believe it has the lake about 50-100 metres from it's true position, with the result that the cache was on the other side of lake than you would suppose looking at the map on the gps.

Anwyay, found the cute little gnome once I gave up on the map.

Thanks Black Bunny - Well find a suitable place to move it to.
 
22-Jan-11
Found on a run to Melbourne with Black Bunny, kidnappng gnomes - the Bunny said he wanted to see some new gnomes.
 
19-Jan-11
Moved 8.51km
Hidden by the extended Facit Family at 21:10
After dining at the Grand-Facits we all set out for a post-dinner walk through Blackburn Lake reserve, surprisingly Graeme asked if he could join us and we all enjoyed a pleasant dusk stroll finishing up next to the lake, just in time for a quick photo of e-facit and M.S.N. by the lake. It seemed that Graeme is a bit of a tricker... he photobombed the young couple but e-facit got her own back.
Graeme was pretty happy with this location so settled down behind a fallen tree and now waits for the next finder
Thanks Black Bunny, a very impressive gnome indeed
 
19-Jan-11
Found by Facitman at 17:15(ish)
Was feeling quite Gnomish at work today so checked out if any were within grasp and quickly realised this one was just up the road (ok, 5km up the road)
Left work with time to spare and soon was parked within a few metres of GZ. As with many gnomes I've been finding I checked the listing and logs in detail so I knew what size gnome I was searching for, the formal size have often misdirected me. It was clear that this was no micro gnome so I was not surprised when I saw this fellow immediately, what a monster! ClappingLaughing
Thanks Black Bunny
 
19-Jan-11
Moved 10.72km
We had to cut our questioning of this fellow short, as he pressed the urgency of his mission. Demonstrating that he is in with a good chance to be the gnome with the most moves in the Gegnomic war, we were convinced to let him go with minimal questioning - just to assure the community that his intentions were not against the national interest.

We even escorted him to our south-eastern facility where he is awaiting pickup near a major busy carriageway.
 
18-Jan-11
Saw this Gnome invade our territory this morning so whisked him away for questioning and customs checks this afternoon - It is yet to be determined whether how long he shall remain in mandatory detention or whether his release will involve deportation, temporary residence or relocation....

His apparent military record and garb will not do him any favours with the pacifists he's currently residing with though!!

 
17-Jan-11
Moved 20.88km
Moved him this afternoon to a small park near the local TAFE. There was a baby tawny frogmouth on a bench 100m away! Mother was watching in nearby tree, so it may still be there, learning how to fly, if someone goes to get him soon.
 
16-Jan-11
Picked Graeme up this afternoon. He's a big guy! Certainly eats his weeties Smile He's come home for a bit of R&R with the alpacas, and we'll move him on shortly.
 
15-Jan-11
Moved 448.33km
Graeme has taken a bit of a trip! There's a bit of tree cover here so the coords could be a little out but you should be able to find him.

Thanks for the gnomey fun!
 
11-Jan-11
A quick stop after work, was kind of expecting Graeme to have moved on but he was right there, so I offered him a lift into town which he gratefully accepted.

Thanks for the gnomey fun!
 
08-Jan-11
Moved 6.49km
Ready to go. Albida.
 
08-Jan-11
A great out of the way spot to hide a gnome. The sheep didn't like my visit. Thanks. Albida.
 
07-Jan-11
Moved 5.03km
Catch me if you can ........ I'm a Gnome, duh!
 
06-Jan-11
I'm a Gnome, duh!I'm a Laaaaaaaady, duh!I'm a Gnome, duh!

I caught a Gnome, I caught a Gnome LaughingLaughing

Norkmeister and Winglen must have had their hands full with all the other gnomes that were lurking in Braddon today, so thanks for leaving me one to find Wink

Impressed with the size, so now to find somewhere to hide him....
 
06-Jan-11
Lunchtime Gnome run, but they all seem to have been taken. Maybe next time Sad
 
 
06-Jan-11
Found when out and about with Black Bunny and Just a cacher.
School holidays are fun when you can do a bit of gnome chasing.
 
05-Jan-11
I have added one of my pathtags to Graeme, as he looks a bit lonely. Once he is released, I think he'd appreciate a visit.

Wendy
 
05-Jan-11
Moved 89.21km
 
05-Jan-11
Found when out for an innocent drive after work - of course!

Wendy
 
04-Jan-11
Moved 308.27km
Dropped off near the Dog on the Tuckerbox, five miles from Gundagai. He's at the base of a gum tree near the northbound exit. Mud Gninja is at the base of a tree a few metres away.
 
02-Jan-11
Poor old Greybags has spent a lonely Xmas and New Year close to, but not involved in frivolity at the RSL. We rescued him this morning and he had a catch up with Heave Ho in the car - the two biggest gnomes in the race but with the largest weight difference.
Will drop him off somewhere on the Hume I'm a Gnome, duh! - how does Gundagai sound?
 
23-Dec-10
Moved 10.99km
Big graeme & Geolady looked after my office and enterained my cusomers during the day. I took both of them for a night ride to check out the fabulous xmas lights at Nancy Place Galston & Tecoma Drive Glenorie. Graeme wanted to sample the great food etc at the RSL, so he said I will have a sleep under the bush next to the power pole at the end of the concrete driveway into the RSL club. Mr. Green Merry Xmas to all!
 
22-Dec-10
Found the big boy smiling waiting for his Xmas drink and food. Once he his belly is full I shall move him on.
 
22-Dec-10
Moved 11.99km
Decided to leave gigantic Graeme and colourful Geolady at a locally famous automotive establishment on New Line Road.

I know they'll be well supervised there.

Graeme seems exceptionally happy to have some female gnome company.

In fact, I think his initial shock has turned into considerable enthusiasm.

Maybe it's situations like this that led to rogerw3's diminutive gnome gnarmy . . .

We can only wait and see!

Merry Christmas, Graeme!
 
22-Dec-10
Found hidden in quite a nice little place. But, gee, he's a big boy!

I wondered if the locals might think I was moving a body . . .

But it wasn't far to the GeoBuru, parked out on the street, and I soon had giant Graeme safely out of sight.

I think his 'container' is the largest one I've seen so far, on nearly 20 gnomes in the race.

Will take him back up towards Dural and see if he can find a nice place to celebrate the Christmas season.
 
22-Dec-10
Moved 16.43km
After a HUGE night (get it??) Laughing Graeme was ready to waddle away. Dropped him off at a walkway off Yanko and he wandered down the path. He stopped near a creek pretty much the only place a bigun like this come sleep out of site for the night I'm a Gnome, duh!I'm a Gnome, duh!
 
20-Dec-10
Graeme didn't want to wait for pjm, so I swung past and gave him a lift. Then I went to my car and got the wheelbarrow to pick him up Surprised MAN he's HUGE. ExclamationExclamation So he'll find another resting place soon. I'm a Gnome, duh!
 
19-Dec-10
Moved 17.96km
Graeme (or Grey-eamy as the other gnomes call him) was a bit big for the car with his two mates in there so I dropped him off in Galston. Last seen on the way to the GC cache "Sally's Way". Pretty sure he'll be in pjmpjm's custody shortly. I'm a Gnome, duh!
 
19-Dec-10
My that's a BIG one! Followed the trail of TLM through the long grass to make the find at the correct dead gum. In a prisoner exchange deal I transferred one of his Canberra brethren in his place so Matt Patt is now in his place. I'm a Gnome, duh!I'm a Gnome, duh!
 
18-Dec-10
Moved 192.89km
Graeme has a lady friend in Sydney that he wanted to meet, Pherognome. He didn't know where she lived but knew that a guide human would help them meet up. I was dropping TLM Junior off for a sleepover and as we went past this park Graeme asked me to stop the car.
 
16-Dec-10
Quick pick up, log to follow
 
16-Dec-10
Moved 53.5km
Off on a little trip
 
14-Dec-10
A quick grab on a lunchtime visit to the city. TFTG
 
12-Dec-10
Moved 3.34km
time for Graeme to do so summer study.
 
11-Dec-10
A sense of Deja vu came over me as I approached GZ and discovered this little guy. TFTG
 
11-Dec-10
Moved 4.69km
Dropped on our afternoon gnome run. In Norkmeister's favorite place
 
11-Dec-10
Grabbed from Wing6Rider. This is one big gnome
 
11-Dec-10
Found Graeme snoozing after cricket!
 
11-Dec-10
Geoson's game of cricket has finished, and the seniors are now on the oval. Graeme has decided to lie low to avoid detection.
 
11-Dec-10
Moved 1.7km
He's enjoying a game of junior cricket
 
10-Dec-10
I never got a chance to find Little Red Tankengine, so it took a bit of searching to locate Graeme - despite his size! Will move him on in the morning...

Thanks BB!

And thanks Tealby for the surprise! Now I don't feel so bad that I failed to retrieve one of those from Wiotlu Wertyu Smile
 
10-Dec-10
Moved 4.22km
Graeme is lying down on the job - on top of where Little Red Tankengine used to sit (for those who remember back that far).
 
09-Dec-10
This one was one of the easiest finds I have made - which is perhaps some justice after a couple of fruitless journeys up Wanniassa hill over the last few days.
They just keep getting bigger...
Love the size of Graeme's cache - so I left a surprise for the next finder. Will move on shortly...
 
09-Dec-10
Moved 0.35km
Oh my gosh, so many gnomes and becoming somewhat confused. Anyway, this one we dropped off with some mates of similar size in a place where we knew they would be welcomed. Thanks BB.
 
09-Dec-10
A veritable deluge of gnomes around here today and just for once I was home early to take advantage! Arrived just as Norkmeister was climbing from his car, so neither of us ended with a DNF which was cool. Now I have to work out which is which!!! Thanks.
 
09-Dec-10
Moved 20.02km
A southerly journey to help rack up the kilometres. As I had to drop off some pathtags to someone nearby I thought it would be nice to dorp off a gnome or two or seven in the local area.
 
09-Dec-10
Found him hanging out with 2 other gnomes at Shepherds Lookout overlooking the very swollen Murrumbidgee River. Am moving him to southern suburbs of Canberra today.
 
08-Dec-10
Moved 14.91km
Gnomes location - Fence - 2 black stumps - green bush - Gnomes

NOTE - there are 3 gnomes there
 
08-Dec-10
Got it
 
08-Dec-10
Moved 4.25km
Dropped for a lightening quick pickup.
 
07-Dec-10
Ah another unfound gnome taken care of. Nabbed on the way home and will place tomorrow.
 
07-Dec-10
Moved 12.66km
On the southern side now, quick hide with grandsons.
 
07-Dec-10
Just passing through and is that a gnome cache--yes--a quick gather up on the way back, now where to hide him ? And who were those people in a small red car who tooted and waved whilst I was ascending the cliff? found the road later dah
 
06-Dec-10
Moved 8.41km
Hiding near a tree in the grass I'm a Gnome, duh!
 
04-Dec-10
Grabbed for another move
 
 
03-Dec-10
A quick find. These caches are cute.
 
03-Dec-10
Moved 1.56km
 
02-Dec-10
This fellow has come back to Mr Bunnies base to report on the games so far. I will move him on soon.
 
02-Dec-10
Moved 1.56km
Secret business happening at this location
 
02-Dec-10
All these gnomes wow Thanks for sharing!
 
02-Dec-10
Moved 11.29km
Dropped him at the Gnome party.
 
02-Dec-10
Grabbed this one from the deluge out here this afternoon.
 
01-Dec-10
Moved 9.64km
 
01-Dec-10
Ha,ha,ha! He's a classic! I was looking for something smaller...further north he goes...
 
01-Dec-10
Moved 1.5km
A quick move for the start of a great race! TFTC!
 
01-Dec-10
A quick round up of the local gnomes. I figured they have been waiting around long enough and need some time out and something to eat.


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