Curse The Hider - Kempton Kempton, Tasmania, Australia
By
2y'stassies on 07-Oct-12. Waypoint GA4615
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Traditional |
| Container: | Nano |
| Coordinates: | S42° 31.960' E147° 12.113' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 516579E 5291059N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 217 m |
| Local Government Area: | Southern Midlands |
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Description
From our various excursions to the northern island we have come to realise that Tassie cachers have limited opportunities to extend their caching skills. We have very many high quality caches but do not have the number and range of really annoying and pesky hides that the inhabitants of the bigger island enjoy(?)!.
Yes, we mean micro and nano caches on large metallic objects such as artillery pieces, historic machinery, 2D and 3D sculptures. We looked for very small caches on guns, tanks (army style, not water), tractors, windmills and markers welcoming visitors to towns and district. It seemed that every town and area visited had one of these caches and we all know how hard it is to drive past a cache – well, you just cannot bypass an opportunity for a smiley.
Although there are some examples in our great island, there aren’t the number to enable us to really hone our skills. This series of caches will enable the southern islanders to develop their skills, to get their own back on northern islanders for the frustrating cache hunts when touring the other side of the strait and for all to curse the hiders of these caches in Tassie. Hopefully the caches will be placed in locations where a true geocacher just cannot go past without having a look. Not all hides will be diabolical – just a few!
Just for some variety, this nano is not hidden on a gun but on a plough. As it is next to the entrance to an overnight stopping/camping area, muggles might be a problem at leaving time in the morning or at roosting time later in the day.
Hints
Srry sbe gur pnpur ngure guna ybbx. |
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Logs
Very quick find tonight on our way home from caching in Hobart. Took all of 10 seconds to find in the dark. 
I suppose having to rely on feel and the cool night air paid dividends. TFTC Clan Cerberus
I suppose having to rely on feel and the cool night air paid dividends. TFTC Clan CerberusDuring the week Trimbletas and i made the decision that we would target some of the caches around the New Norfolk and Geilston Bay area. we planned to go up over the Highland lakes to Hamilton, then down to New Norfolk then over to Geilston Bay. Up bright and early we left the NorthWest at 6.00am as we approached the top of lakes highway we were greeted with around 4 inches of snow on the road, so it was into 4x4 and steadily along until we dropped down onto lake level. we detoured to grab the Bridge over Ouse cache then it was off to Hamilton.
We did a maintenance check of my caches along the way and they were all in great order still.
Arriving in Hamilton we snapped a photo of the trig then headed for New Norfolk where we took a short walk to the trig there, it was then onto the Battleship GeoArt series.
while completing the Battleship caches we were stopped by 4 different property owners concerned with what we were doing. we explained to them what were doing but they still seemed concerned. there was a few caches where we couldnt get off the road and cars came up behind us while we were signing the logs, so we had to try and move the ute out of the way.
After completing the battleship series we made our way through Molesworth and into Berridale where we crossed the Derwent River and headed for Natone Hill.
We got the information for WPT 1 of the Multi and set off in a clockwise direction of the reserve to complete the Smile and Blockage GeoArts, we got as far round as the trigpoint when it started to pour down with rain we got drenched as we bunkered under a tree to wait out the rain, as the rain eased we grabbed the photo of the trig then off to complete the rest of the caches. we got the rest of the info required for the Multi cache but as it was back where we came from we decide to leave it for next time. We really enjoyed completing the Blockage and Smile Geoarts. Thank you SSR and Goose&Egg.
After getting back to the ute and trying to dry out we decide to go check out where the Circle Geoart starts, once there we decided that we would complete it next time as it was getting dark.
A quick drive around to Government hill where we walked up to grab the trigs where we were met by another concerned owner, explained we were there to get a photo of the trig and he was happy to see us on our way.
We then headed for food at Bridgewater before our long journey home.
we stopped to complete several caches along the way and arrived home at 9.30pm. A great day was had with nearly 100 caches attempted for the day. TFTC
We did a maintenance check of my caches along the way and they were all in great order still.
Arriving in Hamilton we snapped a photo of the trig then headed for New Norfolk where we took a short walk to the trig there, it was then onto the Battleship GeoArt series.
while completing the Battleship caches we were stopped by 4 different property owners concerned with what we were doing. we explained to them what were doing but they still seemed concerned. there was a few caches where we couldnt get off the road and cars came up behind us while we were signing the logs, so we had to try and move the ute out of the way.
After completing the battleship series we made our way through Molesworth and into Berridale where we crossed the Derwent River and headed for Natone Hill.
We got the information for WPT 1 of the Multi and set off in a clockwise direction of the reserve to complete the Smile and Blockage GeoArts, we got as far round as the trigpoint when it started to pour down with rain we got drenched as we bunkered under a tree to wait out the rain, as the rain eased we grabbed the photo of the trig then off to complete the rest of the caches. we got the rest of the info required for the Multi cache but as it was back where we came from we decide to leave it for next time. We really enjoyed completing the Blockage and Smile Geoarts. Thank you SSR and Goose&Egg.
After getting back to the ute and trying to dry out we decide to go check out where the Circle Geoart starts, once there we decided that we would complete it next time as it was getting dark.
A quick drive around to Government hill where we walked up to grab the trigs where we were met by another concerned owner, explained we were there to get a photo of the trig and he was happy to see us on our way.
We then headed for food at Bridgewater before our long journey home.
we stopped to complete several caches along the way and arrived home at 9.30pm. A great day was had with nearly 100 caches attempted for the day. TFTC
Not willing to Curse The Hider, but it was not found by us. We searched all over to no avail, then read the hint and went back over the object again a couple of times and still nothing. We ended up with dirty hands from the old rust and dirt underneath, and left it at that as it was becoming unpleasant.
We've stopped here briefly a couple of times before but ended up quitting due to either muggles or inclement weather. Today, we blocked the view from the campers with our car and set about hunting for this one. We did not expect to find it so quickly though! Mrs H had the cache in hand in less than 30 seconds! TFTC!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Unfortunately another to add to list of did not finds today, I thought for sure when we pulled up beside this that we would be able to find this one quickly. We felt all over the machine and couldn’t find it, then reading previous logs seeing that it felt like apart of the machine we went over it again trying to see if anything moved. But unfortunately just not our day today. 
Out with ausandaus2 today. aus said 'you've got 10 minutes' Got it as 6. Thanks for the cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Yes this was definitely Muggle Hubby’s forte. I didn’t even relinquish my comfortable seat in the vehicle, happily playing Pokémon. Incidentally it’s a perfect Pokémon paradise right at this spot.
Thanks for the fun we both had here on our way back from Brighton to have a meal with you tonight.
Thanks for the fun we both had here on our way back from Brighton to have a meal with you tonight.
Rated: for Overall Experience
out and about caching for the summer game and this is the last for the day, TFTC TNLN log dry and safe.
Spent a few minutes feeling in places that are hard to see in, then went off to find other caches. Still had a number I wanted to attempt and I don't like spending too long with one cache. Certainly tricky. DNF.
I don't know whether to thank you or curse you but I did eventually find this little bugger after some time searching but worth it, as it brought a smile.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found with Swampy (he already found it but couldn't remember where) on our way to Snellens for some cache maintenance.
TFTC
TFTC
I was thinking this would take me some time but I got lucky and put my hand on it in less than a minute
thanks for the cache
thanks for the cache
Stopped for a look for this one on the way home today and the cache was quite quickly felt so there was no cursing the hider here!!! In great condition considering it hasn't been found for over 12 months. Thanks.
2y'stassies I don't know about curse the hider but I did curse the finder.
I felt around and soon felt some thing but as I was trying to remove it seemed to disappear I felt around some more in the same spot and decided it wasn't there so continued searching. After a lengthy search I went back to the original spot and there it was.
TFTC
I felt around and soon felt some thing but as I was trying to remove it seemed to disappear I felt around some more in the same spot and decided it wasn't there so continued searching. After a lengthy search I went back to the original spot and there it was.
TFTC
Arrived at GZ and just looked...wow this will be fun I thought. Did look in various spots and felt in many many more....all with the same result.....nothing to be see here!!
Gave it 10 minutes, but then decided it was time to head off, still a bit to do today.
Thanks anyway guys......3 from 3 today.....not.
Gave it 10 minutes, but then decided it was time to head off, still a bit to do today.
Thanks anyway guys......3 from 3 today.....not.
Stopped here to check out the nearby free campsite and a bite of lunch.
Thought we would check out this cache whilst munching away.
Well your ears should have damn well been on fire! Curse the hider indeed.
Over and over around and around we went.
Until Mrs Felix squealed I found it!
Goodness that was tough.
TFTC I think.
Thought we would check out this cache whilst munching away.
Well your ears should have damn well been on fire! Curse the hider indeed.
Over and over around and around we went.
Until Mrs Felix squealed I found it!
Goodness that was tough.
TFTC I think.
found it! Great challenge to top off our first ever day of geocaching
Rated: for Overall Experience
Another tricky hide - two of us looking and still it took some time to find . It was a very good hide and in good condition .
Rated: for Overall Experience
I always feel dread when attempting these caches but my partner always wants to do them, argh! 
This one took a LOT of searching (as usual), and getting quite grubby while poking around. Started to lose hope after awhile, as we both had thoroughly searched every possible nook and cranny on the thing and still didn't have it. Then at last we found it in a place already searched: it was particularly difficult to find as it wasn't visible and just felt like part of the machine!
Thanks for another challenging cache 2y'stassies!
This one took a LOT of searching (as usual), and getting quite grubby while poking around. Started to lose hope after awhile, as we both had thoroughly searched every possible nook and cranny on the thing and still didn't have it. Then at last we found it in a place already searched: it was particularly difficult to find as it wasn't visible and just felt like part of the machine!Thanks for another challenging cache 2y'stassies!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Cache replaced on the very close by piece of farming machinery. Ready to go again.
We have had the odd cache muggled before but never had a traction engine muggled on which the nano was placed. Thanks ausandaus2 for alerting us to the problem. We hope to replace and relocate the cache soon. In the meantime, where did that traction engine go? Too big to be a moveable!!
Well as you know 2y’stassies we used insider information to find this cache.
Sorry that we placed a second one here. We didn’t know that there was already a GA cache in existence. We thought at first we should remove ours but they do seem to be cohabiting quite happily on this old piece of machinery and perhaps cachers can regard this search as ‘two for the price of one.’ It seems that someone had torn the name piece off our log (probably to make it fit in more easily) so we have written the name back on to avoid any future confusion.
Sorry that we placed a second one here. We didn’t know that there was already a GA cache in existence. We thought at first we should remove ours but they do seem to be cohabiting quite happily on this old piece of machinery and perhaps cachers can regard this search as ‘two for the price of one.’ It seems that someone had torn the name piece off our log (probably to make it fit in more easily) so we have written the name back on to avoid any future confusion.
Rated: for Overall Experience
call here the other night to find a cache which I did but now it's seems there are 2 placed here so I'm not sure which I found as it fits both descriptions.
Finally after 3 attempts we are able to log this cache. It was certainly well hidden. We feel that we know this old machine intimately now! TFTC
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Passed by this cache today and, although running late for a Hobart appointment, couldn't resist stopping for a hunt. I poured myself a cup of tea and used the excuse that sensible drivers always stop for a tea break!
I'd done the quick top to bottom, and was starting on the slow and careful examination, when a very suspicious character pulled up and asked if I was looking for something. Recollection dawned on us both at about the same time as it was Old Saint whom I had met once before several years previously. He was after a GC cache and immediately pointed to where the GCA cache should be.
The spot indicated was one I'd briefly checked on arrival but hadn't examined seriously yet. Old Saint had a quick look but couldn't locate it so it began to appear the little sucker was AWOL. I had a very thorough grope around and located something larger than the rest of the bits of rust. Apparently it had become dislodged and rolled into all the debris which, being ferrous based, had stuck to it.
I was very lucky Old Saint turned up, otherwise I'd have been DNFing this one for sure. Without knowing the correct location, feeling through all the rusted debris on this machine would have been a mammoth task. I cleaned it up and re-adhered to where it ought to be.
Tricky, but not impossible!
Business called so I left Old Saint and Anne patiently searching for their GC cache and headed on my way.
I'd done the quick top to bottom, and was starting on the slow and careful examination, when a very suspicious character pulled up and asked if I was looking for something. Recollection dawned on us both at about the same time as it was Old Saint whom I had met once before several years previously. He was after a GC cache and immediately pointed to where the GCA cache should be.
The spot indicated was one I'd briefly checked on arrival but hadn't examined seriously yet. Old Saint had a quick look but couldn't locate it so it began to appear the little sucker was AWOL. I had a very thorough grope around and located something larger than the rest of the bits of rust. Apparently it had become dislodged and rolled into all the debris which, being ferrous based, had stuck to it.
I was very lucky Old Saint turned up, otherwise I'd have been DNFing this one for sure. Without knowing the correct location, feeling through all the rusted debris on this machine would have been a mammoth task. I cleaned it up and re-adhered to where it ought to be.
Tricky, but not impossible!
Business called so I left Old Saint and Anne patiently searching for their GC cache and headed on my way.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A reasonably quick find on a very quiet morning in Kempton. Hardly anyone about which made the search simpler. TFTC
Yay! We weren't as fast as RC but we found it after a few minutes of climbing around and sticking our heads into unusual places. Great fun and nice hide. TFTC.
Damn your nanos! Took me ages to find this cache but got it eventually.
Thanks for the cache
Thanks for the cache
On the way north to umpire netball (what else?), one of our number needed to stop regularly to stretch out her dodgy back. This was the first place, and I don't think I've been through Kempton since they bypassed it!
A quick find - inside 60 seconds!
Thanks.
A quick find - inside 60 seconds!
Thanks.
Found with Dippy and wilco on the way home from the event. TFTC.
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I'm not sure if I should also log my DNF on the way to the event or just leave it as the Found log on the way home. I can remember finding another cache on this piece of machinery a few years ago - don't know if it was a traditional or a movable, but I can remember looking for it! I squeezed a bit of a hint out of 2y's today to help me, but as luck would have it, I'd hardly pulled up, when the "Found it" call was made. Good timing! Thanks 2y's!
Found this one in the company of whitewebbs and Dippy following the event in Campbell Town.
Hi 2ys.
I had a trip up north to mainly find the new caches placed in Launceston, but given we had three people in the car - Cheesy Pigs, Old Saint and myself, we decided that the curse the hider series would be a good series to finish.
Located the correct gun easy enough, and having a previous finder with us made sure we did not miss out on finding the cache. I searched in the correct area, but did not find the cache and was told to look again.
Thanks for the cache
I had a trip up north to mainly find the new caches placed in Launceston, but given we had three people in the car - Cheesy Pigs, Old Saint and myself, we decided that the curse the hider series would be a good series to finish.
Located the correct gun easy enough, and having a previous finder with us made sure we did not miss out on finding the cache. I searched in the correct area, but did not find the cache and was told to look again.
Thanks for the cache
The first cache on our trip north Today. I'm no stranger to gun battery or similar micros and nanos from Tassie and other parts of Australia, and have never really viewed them with enthusiasm. While this wasn't a gun the principles still held. And reminded me of a rotary hoe device south of Adelaide I found last year. I think it helped having three sets of eyes looking today, the cache was easily found and quickly logged. Thanks for the cache
Hi 2y'stassies
After a long day sitting around the house at Huonville yesterday waiting for the cache mobile to be re-shod and a poor nights sleep; I felt the need for caches today.
Left home at about 0730hrs and didn't really know where I was headed. Eventually drove from Huonville, as far north as Launceston Airport and as far East as Avoca.
This cache was my first find for the day. Arrived at ground zero and had it all to myself! The find began slowly, but I built up "steam" as I eliminated possible hiding spots. It was fun climbing all over the machine. A few muggle cars passed by but they were the only interruptions to the search. The cache was found, the log signed and the container returned to its hide at 0844hrs.
From here it was onto Oatlands but a muggle sitting in the park opposite stopped me from getting out of the car so moved onto Ross.
At Ross, a government truck had set up for the day so I continued on my journey without searching there too!
Arrived back at Huonville at 2015hrs having found eigthteen caches and hiding two moveables.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
After a long day sitting around the house at Huonville yesterday waiting for the cache mobile to be re-shod and a poor nights sleep; I felt the need for caches today.
Left home at about 0730hrs and didn't really know where I was headed. Eventually drove from Huonville, as far north as Launceston Airport and as far East as Avoca.
This cache was my first find for the day. Arrived at ground zero and had it all to myself! The find began slowly, but I built up "steam" as I eliminated possible hiding spots. It was fun climbing all over the machine. A few muggle cars passed by but they were the only interruptions to the search. The cache was found, the log signed and the container returned to its hide at 0844hrs.
From here it was onto Oatlands but a muggle sitting in the park opposite stopped me from getting out of the car so moved onto Ross.
At Ross, a government truck had set up for the day so I continued on my journey without searching there too!
Arrived back at Huonville at 2015hrs having found eigthteen caches and hiding two moveables.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
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Another nano on machinery Yay. Investigated several possible hiding spots before the cache revealed itself. No muggles about today which made searching easier. TFTC
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Was heading through to Launceston for an event the following day. This series provided a nice distraction, and even though this took a bit of hunting to find, it was in a place that made sense. It certainly didn't make us want to curse you!
Found it at 12.30pm. Nice and quite place. "FTF" Thanks
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