Port of Sale 8: The Clocktower Sale, Victoria, Australia
By Robmc and brothersinfluence on 10-Aug-07. Waypoint GC1527F

As there's been either no response from the cache owner, no cache to find or log to sign, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace/make available the cache sometime in the near future (next 30 days), just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the current guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

Had we read the previous logs we would never have bothered looking for this one.

Sorry to say Robmc but this cache needs archiving.. it hasn't been enabled in almost 2 months now.

G'Day

I'm sorry, but your recent move has brought your cache too close to the Traditional Cache of "ZebraCache? CrossCache? Cross Zebra?" http://coord.info/GC35G6C and will need to be moved. Please read the following item on cache saturation http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=304#saturation


I've disabled this listing for the time being, could you please move it to a new location that fits within the saturation guidelines. Once that is done you may enable the cache.

Rgds,
Matt - Ministro.

Coordinates changed from:
S 38° 06.443 E 147° 03.961

Coordinates changed to:
S 38° 06.438 E 147° 03.913

Distance from original: 231.6 feet or 70.6 meters.

Maintenance run through the Port of Sale.
Moved the cache slightly as the last one seemed to be continually disappearing down the hole.
Robmc.

Decided to drop by this one to see if I could pull it back up again, but when I arrived to the GZ I couldn't see the cache, maybe it has been muggled?

Checked with high power torch and moved stuff around inside,
had a good look, but I couldn't see it.

Couldn't sign log as it has been pushed down too far!

Found on the first pass but, like recent loggers, saw that the cache was out of reach.

Being a quiet night, nothing on the telly, and not too much action in town, I returned with a retrieval tool. The cache was recovered after a few minutes work. After signing the log, I figured that the cache sticks if replaced correctly, but falls to the abyss if not. Can I recommend that the CO place a block of wood, or equivalent, in the cache location to restrict cache fall in case a careless cacher fails to correctly engage the force field generator upon return?

Signed the log, and have found a new use for the ever versatile retractable steel tape measure.

Like previous loggers we are claiming this as a find, even though we couldn't sing the log. Needed to use a torch to spot the cache. Had to be quite devious as the taxi drivers were loitering.

also claiming this as a find, but couldn't reach it.

Our 1st cache in Australia! At first we were on the wrong track... but switching on the GPS helped ) Container only accessable with a tool - it sits at the bottom of the hiding place. Thank you for the cache.

I see it but I don't believe it......
Cant get it out

Claiming a find for this as I was able to touch the container with my pen but that was it. Couldn't retrieve it. Might need someone with a strong magnet or delicate long pliers to get it back.

Easy find on our way from Melbourne to Eden. TFTC

Knew where this one was for a while, just had to pick a good time

Muggles everywhere. But i have a secret weapon. A 7 year old! Signed log!

To many muggles to sign it, but I found it!

This entry was edited by Markbrow10 on Friday, 28 October 2011 at 12:45:47 UTC.

Dodged the muggles!

Quick found on my lunch break! Tftc

A nice drive-by and a quick grab by mum. TFTC

Well we both had 10 days out of the Institution called "Work".
We had made plans to get to Cameron Corner for the Three event,s that were put on for the October long weekend, after the three sensational events, we headed north to Innamincka for a few days R&R on Coopers Creek. We then got to thinking about doing some more caches of the Vicky Road Atlas Challenge, so on the way back home we did a few more of the series.
This was one that we managed to find on the way back home,many thanks to for the neat cache.
TNLNSL.

we really liked this one, hidden very well!

Found with geozilla oz on our trip to marlo no 6

Up early, no muggles. A quick drive by.
SL, TFTC.

Quick enough find again, but the magnet's grip is as strong as a 4yo at their first day of kinder..........now where have i heard that before?
Deserted at this time of night, so easy to pry off without suspicion, thanks again Rob

Well this took much longer to replace than retrieve.
I cannot believe that it remains in such a muggle area.
I hope the people inside the nearby office are in the know.
Thanks for an interesting cache.
SL

Chucked in a new log sheet.

Our second for the day, a quick spot TFTC, wosh we had had longer to hunt and better weather too. Never mind will save them for the next trip!

We kept look near the clock!

[8)] mini chick

I put a new strip of paper in as log was very full and falling apart.
Took bullet and Malay coin, left elephant, ladybug and eraser.
[:X] Arty Chick

found this one using the Geocaching app on the phone (c:geo)real nice find down in cold Victoria TFTC

Found @ 4.15pm
We picked this one up on our way home to Melbourne after spending the weekend in Paynesville.
Nice easy find but had heaps of trouble getting it out.
The log sheet is looking really said
TFTC


This entry was edited by waffle eggs on Monday, 04 July 2011 at 03:08:06 UTC.

This entry was edited by waffle eggs on Monday, 04 July 2011 at 03:08:29 UTC.

Found while waiting for chinese with Geobeagle app on my android phone.
Not a bad little cache but notebook needs repair.

Left a bullet keyring of my brother's design for those interested.

Replaced Cache container, didn't have a spare log to replace,
plan on getting a new log in it soon.

Fourth cache down during a day Caching in Sale TFTC

another early find while we were down this way. its a good way for the cache not to be muggled. I had to take the log out while the cache stayed put.
Thanks tnlnsl

Parked near the clocktower whilst Geo-Wife was at the ATM, when I turned around to Geo Pre-teen and said "There's a cache nearby....let's roll" The Geo-family decided to take a leisurely Sunday drive through the Holey Plains State Park and maybe find some caches along the way and we needed some extra cash (money, not the American way of saying cache!!).

So Geo Pre-teen and I leapt out of the car to find the cache mentioning to my accomplice that we needed to find this before her Geo Mum (aka Geo Wife) had finished at the ATM. Alas it wasn't to be, and Geo Mum ended up helping us with our search, but after a short while, her patience had worn thin and we reluctantly looked at the hint ( I feel so degraded and worthless now!!). After the hint, we found it within seconds. A great hide, that I would like think that I would have eventually got with a bit more time.

Luckily it was Sunday afternoon, as this would be very difficult to find normally due to the high muggle activity.

T: 2 cent coin L: Pin

Thanks Robmc for the cache. Great hide.

nice spot tnl 20 cent & australia badge.
18 June 2011 | 1:36 AM

A fairly easy find but really hard to retrive. SL TFTH Robmc

Thanks, Easy find, Clue made heaps of sense when we found it.

Needs Maintenance

TNLN

Shouldn't asume,The other half had it in hand while I was looking at the clock tower.The container needs attention.

TFTC

This entry was edited by RUSCHIE on Wednesday, 08 June 2011 at 09:24:33 UTC.

Took some time to retrieve this one form it's hide. It has been on my hit list for a long time being such a hi muggle area. TFTC

The clue made lots of sense once we'd actually found it!
TNLN. Definitely is in need of repair though.
thanks,
PhoebeIrene

Found during a weekend trip with Clare & Lynne.
Thanks:)
Sue, Gayle & Lily.

Great spot.

Easy find on a very windy day

Tftc

Quick find on our way to dinner, TFTC

Quick find on our way to dinner, TFTC

This entry was edited by AzzAndJadey on Wednesday, 01 June 2011 at 10:54:08 UTC.

Fast easy find log is in need of repair

Quick find. Tftc

Came by this one as we were on holiday. Tried to look for it for a couple of mins until we saw the hint and went "Ah, maybe we should look over there" and then we looked over there and found it. Great idea and great camouflage, TFTC Robmc

Found by myself, finally, yay! The log is badly damaged it needs replacing. Tftc

9:32 PM happy Easter.

Found with Dad not long after we arrived in town. TFTC

21/4/11 no DaynA today as had a funeral on at Sale, what better way to finish the afternoon with a cache or two.. Tfth Sonia..

We were driving past and I did a quick search and discovered this cache was only 22 metres away.
So out we jumped, circled the clock tower and then found the cache.
I signed the rather tattered log and tried to balance the broken lid back on.
This cache has a tremendous hold on things
Thanks for the cache

Found this little stinker, couldn't get it out of its hide though........so opened the lid, dropped my card in and headed off before I looked too conspicuous.TFTC

at 11:39 on our way home to Brisbane from Melbourne.

TFTC Robmc. We couldn't extract the cache from its hiding place but managed to extract and return the log.

Up early to grab this one before continuing on my sudden, quick trip to Nowa nowa in East Gippsland (so quick I am back in Melbounre already!). Easy find in a surprising spot. Amazed it has not been muggled here! Thanks.

A quick find while on the way to Lakes Entrance. Log is full, but happened to have a spare log with me, so I left it in the cache! An empowering experience! . TNSL, TFTC!

Quick find with Dunko and The Beavers on our day out caching in the area TFTC SL

Found on day out with Slink1 and Dunko,TFTC

Another geocaching jaunt with my good mate Slink1. The Bright Beavers came along for the adventure as well. TFTC SL

I found the cache!

Nice quick find on a road trip to Eden. Amazingly it was in the first spot i looked! 7th of 13 for the day!
TFTC TNLN

Very sneaky hidey hole...
Found at 7:45pm after the POS 13...then headed to Maccas for T and coffee!!!
Log has no room left to sign and had to do minor repairs to keep the lid on.
Used electrical tape as a hinge and used texta to paint it black.
Suggest a replacement of both.
TFTC Robmc. SL TNLN

nice place to visit
nice easy find
TFTC

No 2 for the new year.... found by Mrs Madstars.... she can sniff a micro a mile away.

Thanks again Robmc for the introduction into the area.

Madstars

had to be very quick to retrieve this cache and replace it. with out muggles seening. TFTC

#353, 7:15 pm

found it together with Doc Browny.

TFTC,
cRimehUNter

This entry was edited by cRimehUNter on Monday, 24 January 2011 at 07:02:28.

19:15

TFTC
Doc Browny

- new log paper needed
- lid is not sticking to the rest of the cache container anymore

Found this one in amongst the mass christmas shoppers!!! I think I was the most dodgy looking person around, and that's saying something for Sale!!!
TFTC

Finding these sort of hides on a Sunday afternoon when the town was deserted is easy, however made a little complicated when the lid is detachable. TFTC

Finding was easy, retrieving another story. Lunch time in a shopping centre and a cache who's lid has detached, not an eay combination. SL Returned cache. Will require another container, sorry had none on board. TFTC

Found this but had to watch for muggles. On our way north on a caravanning holiday. Makes a difference when there is no van being trailed behind. Made for an easy find. TFTC

Nice easy find on a quick interstate trip to the area to visit friends. Didn't pack GPS so was a google Earth effort

Took: Nothing
Left: Nothing

XC over in Oz on business from NZ... Had some time after work to attempt a couple in Sale.. Hmm City Micros.. I hate them... Was about to approach GZ when muggle real estate lady stopped for a chat.. very nice.. once she went into her office adjacent I thought I would walk around the block to give her time to settle into whatever she was doing.. when I got back there was no sign of her or her car.. Easy grab.
Signed log but couldnt replace because of the muggle density.. went for another walk around the block and replaced when coast was clear..
Whew.. I hate city caching.. but what is an addict to do..
TFTC #1243

Where power was...clever

Very busy area, best done late at night! [|)]

Second stop today and while So and Ra went shopping, Ju and I grabbed this cache. Ju made the find but didn't have the strength to remove it so I made the grab. Great area, thanks for putting the cache here.

An easy find.Quite a good magnet on the cache...thanks

~8:30 King Jnr with the family in the car.

First for the day. No muggle problem today, in fact not a muggle in sight at 8:30 on a Sunday morning - the Sunday the clocks change for daylight saving. Took me a while to actually extract the cache but better having a stong magnet than a too weak one.

We stayed in Sale overnight on our way home from our holiday. No need to rush it - there are caches to do.

Our thanks to Robmc and brothersinfluence

Found it. Thanks for fixing it.

forgot to log this when i found it but i got the date from my gps tftc

FlyingPigSquadron has landed! Quick overnight visit to Sale on business meeting. Late night find. Magnet very strong, difficult to move.
TFTC TNLN

We spotted this one easily enough, but retrieving it was another matter. I was umming and aahing, when Mr Bunny turned up with his trusty extraction tool, and had it out in seconds. We signed the log, and returned it a good bit higher up, but still out of sight, so the next finders shouldn't have any trouble. However, I STRONGLY recommend that people are careful about which side the magnet is pointing when they put the cache back in its hole.

After spotting this one deep down a long time ago, I decided I would have to make an extraction tool to remove it next chance I had. Upon arrival today I found the prize already at the top, someone must have had the same idea. So I used my extraction tool anyway, sign the log and was on my way. Great Hide TFTC.

After seeing the earlier logs and problems with this one, we decided to have a quick look and see the extent of the problem. Ahh, there it is now which tool to use. That one seems to have done the trick and cache was in hand. Sl TFTC.

Remember happy cachers which side has the magnet when placing back in the hide to avoid a similar problem.

I dropped by here at 17:45 on a pre-dinner walk. With no-one much around on this chilly evening, I pretty much had the run of the place. After a bit of searching, the O3 kept leading me back to the one spot and sure enough, the torch revealed that the cache is way out of reach with no obvious way of retrieving it . I assume that this isn't meant to be the case so I think this probably needs maintenance. At least I know where it is next time I'm in town

Thanks Robmc and brothersinfluence.

I'm with Geocacher 'glenaulffe' on this one. Saw tin at ground level.

Macca87

Great day of cache finding in Sale with Geo Son. Did not sign log as it is at ground level as spoted by torch

Found unreacheable and despite the construction and use of a custom tool, the cache could not be retrieved.
Needs work.
Regards.

Can see where it is supposed to be by the hint. Might have been muggled.

we could see the cache but it was out of our reach ,it is down at ground level

Found it No. 2567 ... plenty of trucks but far enough away ... TNLN

Barely a muggle in sight today, a very quick find once I followed the gps and not the title of the cache. TFTC.

Found heading home from a camping trip to the Gippsland lakes. TNLN TFTC. Nice one.

Sunday, muggle free Sunday
How long, how long would it take to find, this cache ?
About 3 minutes acording to the clocktower
The battle had hardly begun.
Thanks for a nice easy urban cache [^]