Lucky the Gnome Strathdownie, Victoria, Australia
By
gmj3191 on 01-Dec-15. Waypoint GA7924
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Moveable |
| Container: | Regular |
| Coordinates: | S37° 45.486' E141° 1.060' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 501556E 5821023N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 69 m |
| Local Government Area: | Glenelg |
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Description
A nominal gnome.
Lucky has been entered in the Gnome Race for the summer of 2015-16.
He is a totally average gnome, just lucky to be included in the race, rather than being confined in some garden to sit out the droughts and storms of a typicals garden gnome's life. Lucky is prepared to toss his fate to the winds, and to see where he travels over the coming months.
His older brother Gnorman (GA2999) did this in Dec 2010. He's currently still circulating in Western Australia, a long way from home.
Here's lucky coolinmg off by the pond and saying goodbye to his fishy mates before he sets off on his adventures.
This Gnome is part of a race to move as far as possible by 31 Jan 2016. Pick him up and take him on a trip. Then hide him again ASAP.
- Log me as found when you find me
- Then log me as moved when you place me somewhere else.
- Dont forget to update my co-ordinates
- Dont't forget to update my Hint.
Hints
Tebhaq yriry, onfr bs gerr |
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Decode |
Logs
Lucky came with us to the brand new "Tailem Bend Motorsport Park" to watch motorcycle road racing today. It's the first time the new venue has hosted a round of the Australian Superbike Championships and a round of the Asia Road Racing Championships.
Lucky loved the action so much he didn't want to leave. Unfortunately, we left the rear window down on the start of our journey home, so Lucky took his chances and bailed out of the open window!
He was last seen sitting under a bush by the side of the road, not far from The Bend Motorsport Park.
Lucky loved the action so much he didn't want to leave. Unfortunately, we left the rear window down on the start of our journey home, so Lucky took his chances and bailed out of the open window!
He was last seen sitting under a bush by the side of the road, not far from The Bend Motorsport Park.
This gnome is bigger than I was expecting. I decided to ignore the GPSr, and check things like the guard rail first. I came up empty handed, so paid a bit more attention to the instrument, and found a jolly big gnome hiding in a shrubbery.
We bundled him into the car and brought him back to J & J HQ, where we let him frolick in the garden for an hour or two. It was here I noticed his disfigured face! not a bad repair job I must say, but has got a head like a robbers dog. He's also missing a hand, so I he'd have difficulties in properly using that shovel that he takes everywhere with him. I asked him if I could lend a hand, but that only upset the poor blighter.
We'll let Lucky rest up for a short while, and release him back into the wild soon.
Thanks gmj3191.
We bundled him into the car and brought him back to J & J HQ, where we let him frolick in the garden for an hour or two. It was here I noticed his disfigured face! not a bad repair job I must say, but has got a head like a robbers dog. He's also missing a hand, so I he'd have difficulties in properly using that shovel that he takes everywhere with him. I asked him if I could lend a hand, but that only upset the poor blighter.
We'll let Lucky rest up for a short while, and release him back into the wild soon.
Thanks gmj3191.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Lucky has moved to a spot with a magnificent view over the ocean near Hallet Cove.
He's hoping someone picks him up before the wet winter winds start to howl in from the gulf, but he should have great weather for the next week.
TFTC GMJ3191
He's hoping someone picks him up before the wet winter winds start to howl in from the gulf, but he should have great weather for the next week.
TFTC GMJ3191
A simultaneous find with Glo18.
He's a great Gnome this one, and a fitting discovery for the climax to a caching afternoon.
Thanks 2y'stassies for the hide, and GMJ3191 for sending this delightful bloke off on his journies
He's a great Gnome this one, and a fitting discovery for the climax to a caching afternoon.
Thanks 2y'stassies for the hide, and GMJ3191 for sending this delightful bloke off on his journies
Lucky so so Lucky.... Despite all the Tour Down Under MuggleMania, Lucky still lay quietly in his barky bower....it was nearly dark when Whheels and I made our desperate rescue effort.... Twas just a green hint of his helmet in the evening light that saved him. He is now in safe hands and heading for new adventures....
Lucky had been collected earlier in the day but had decided to leave us while we were in the McLaren Vale area.
Found Lucky on an early meet with ParisLaura in the presence of a large number of moveables who were making their first visit to South Australia. Hope this will give the local GCA cachers some moveables for the coming game. Lucky will be on the move again soon.
I saw Lucky the Gnome pop up on my raidar and didnt need much of an excuse to jump in the car and go for a drive.
After dinner tonight I grabbed the kids and the dog and went for a nice pleasant walk to this cache. mind you the Galahs in the surrounding trees were so loud they could raise the dead. Poor lucky has seen better days, he has a hole in his side area but still has the log safely in place.
Will move Lucky on again soon.
After dinner tonight I grabbed the kids and the dog and went for a nice pleasant walk to this cache. mind you the Galahs in the surrounding trees were so loud they could raise the dead. Poor lucky has seen better days, he has a hole in his side area but still has the log safely in place.
Will move Lucky on again soon.
Rated: for Overall Experience
What a well behaved gnome! Apparently he's had enough of the NT in summer and the thought of being left at Tanami was enough to ensure exemplary behaviour. He snuggled down in a tool box without a complaint and got flown out. Even made it through a toolbox search. Not sure what function the security people thought he performed but they raised no complaints!
He's now been left close to water as a bit of a change from red dirt.
He's now been left close to water as a bit of a change from red dirt.
Found this hot and tired gnome resting under a rock on the side of the Stuart Highway. The hint said "under a rock" without mentioning there were several hundred rocks shoring up the highway at this point. Fortunately it was possible to stand back and consider which rock looked most inviting for the hider. Sure enough, the gnome was soon found.
I'm heading west from this point. If Lucky's luck holds and he behaves himself, he may get a trip to cooler climes, but he could also be left in the desert!
I'm heading west from this point. If Lucky's luck holds and he behaves himself, he may get a trip to cooler climes, but he could also be left in the desert!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Today we explored the West MacDonnell National Park and enjoyed our journey surrounded by majestic scenery. The track in was interesting crossing the dry river beds and the sandy sections added to the fun.
After finding all the caches in the area this Lucky gnome was our lucky last find. Accurate co ordinates led us to him - making a quick find.
After finding all the caches in the area this Lucky gnome was our lucky last find. Accurate co ordinates led us to him - making a quick find.
Rated: for Overall Experience
It’s been a challenge to pick a spot to drop this Gnome off. I was on a day of caching west of Alice Springs then I came to this cache Hugh Gorge https://coord.info/GC4TZRF cache - this is an access track for the Larapinta Trail. I 4wd out here – it took just over an hour – NOTE this track is only a dry weather track as you be going through many creek crossings & creek rock gardens. I have supplied photos of the camp for the walkers along this track.
So there is 2 ways to retrieve this Gnome – 4WD out or walk the Larapinta Trail.
So there is 2 ways to retrieve this Gnome – 4WD out or walk the Larapinta Trail.
Last stop before accommodation – so it’s nice to pick you up Mr lucky – let’s see where your next rest stop is ??
Rated: for Overall Experience
Lucky has decided that as he owns a spade he would try his luck at opal mining in Coober Pedy. He has set up home under a pretty flowering bush. He hopes he will get a visitor soon.
Found easily, sitting in the middle of a bush, watching passers by. Picked up and off for an adventure. Perhaps a bit of prospecting?
Have shovel, will travel.
TFTC gmj3191.
Have shovel, will travel.
TFTC gmj3191.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Missed out on searching for this cache today, time was marching on, darkness arrived and the cold was setting in, and it was well and truly time to head toward home.
Found a spot under a bush for this chap. Should be an easy find.
Found with a collection of other movables at Radium Park on a pleasant afternoon while having a cuppa.
Thanks again GMJ3191
Thanks again GMJ3191
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found with a posse of other movables at Radium Park. Thanks, Tuena!
Lovely day, great spot, delightful movables!
Lovely day, great spot, delightful movables!
Rated: for Overall Experience
A trip down the mountains and then down the coast for delivery to the local cacher, don't bother looking this is gone already.
Found in the hands of Rogerw3 who kindly delivered this & nine others having travelled by train - a 12 hour round trip which is still in progress. Very much appreciated.
Discovered within the Trig Gnome (rogerw3) haversack ...
Rated: for Overall Experience
There you are, time to come home and plan your next move.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Lucky is back again!
Picked him up with his assorted friends.
Thanks again, phlphotos, for the transportation.
Now there are 3 gnomes an angel & their getaway car hiding out in Leura. Good luck on your travels.
Lovely discovery of lots of moveables in Windsor today. Beautiful day for a spot of caching with Lucky1955, alnic39 & phlphotos.
Rated: for Overall Experience
spotted in the hands of phlphotos whilst meeting at Windsor
Rated: for Overall Experience
Got a nice little hidey hole, waiting for the next trip.
Time to get hold of this one, to be ready for a move down South soon.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Lucky is now frequenting the environs of distant Lithgow . . . but will no doubt be on the move again soon.
Thanks to GMJ3191 for the moveable.
Great to make a find so close to home!
Thanks to rogerw3 for the move to these parts.
Time to move and meet another cacher. Don't bother looking it is already gone.
A quick train trip down the mountains to pick up yet another Gnome. Always nice to find a new one.
Thanks for the Gnome!
Thanks for the Gnome!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Residing by the railway at Faulconbridge...
Joined a meeting at Penrith for collection
Found in the possession of Lucky1955 in Ebenezer (NSW). Thanks for sharing!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found in the possession of Lucky1955 in Ebenezer (NSW). Great to see another moveable cache in the area. Thanks for sharing!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Stopped by Redwood Grove Park as I passed through the ACT from Captain's Flat to Sydney. This is one of a number of moveables collected from within the park and taken for a ride to Sydney.
It will be released to the wilds again in the next few days.
It will be released to the wilds again in the next few days.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Out for a last minute dash with Just a cacher to grab a few moveables.
A quick find here tonight.
Thanks for the moveable gmj3191
A quick find here tonight.
Thanks for the moveable gmj3191
Rated: for Overall Experience
The Mad Bunnies, having driven all the way from Adelaide to Canberra, decided that nothing could be better than an evening drive to find a few more movables.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Dropped off in the usual spot. Happy travels.
A quick grab in between showers after a long drive to Hay and back. Will drop off soon.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Split from the rest of the big group and this guy is now with just the one mate.....ready to be found again.
He he....Picked up during a prisoner exchange...will be back in the wild tomorrow.....rain pending.
Thanks for the moveable....
Thanks for the moveable....
Down and ready to get back into the game.
Thanks
Albida
I was happy to see a new bunch of moveables in Canberra. I grabbed them and will pass them on soon.
Thanks
Albida
Thanks
Albida
Moved to next location. Have fun with your travels.
Out and about the gnome was found. It will be moved on shortly.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Rested and ready to move on, hopefully before the storm hits tonight as he's a bit broken up already 
#GA858 - 21:30; Picked up Lucky fresh from his plane ride to begin a tour of the Nation's Capital. TFTG gmj3191
Rated: for Overall Experience
Lucky went for a plane ride tonight and landed in the ACT
Hope he is luckier up there!!
Happy travels Lucky!
Already picked up and onto his next move
Hope he is luckier up there!!
Happy travels Lucky!
Already picked up and onto his next move
Oops forgot to log this one yesterday!
He's going on a plane trip tomorrow evening!
& yep he don't look so lucky right now!!
He looks like he has been doing this .....
!!!!!
He's going on a plane trip tomorrow evening!
& yep he don't look so lucky right now!!
He looks like he has been doing this .....
!!!!!Poor lucky. He's a bit off his face, but he's 'armless
Dropped near The Morris, and I think it's gone.
Picked him up just now. He's been subjected to some poor treatment, and was found hidden upside down with a broken nose.
Doesn't seem to mind however.
Doesn't seem to mind however.
The horrendous storms prevented me getting out to hide this dude yesterday so he was hidden first thing this morning at the Maternal Child Health centre I was visiting.
Rescued on the way home from my usual Thursday evening dinner plans. Who would have thought I'd get Lucky while skulking around in the bushes in a dimly lit park in the fading light of a summer evening. Thanks for the gnome.
Lucky said he fancied watching some local footy, had to inform him that sadly it's cricket season now. He didn't seem to mind do I dropped him off anyway.
