Petty Fortune Secret Harbour, Western Australia, Australia
By urch on 10-Sep-08. Waypoint GC18PGV

Headed out with c10 for an evening caching run south towards Lakeland’s and returning to Cockburn via Baldivis to do the night cache there.

We had a great evening chasing caches along the coastline, with some amazing sunsets in this part of the world.

On the way back to Baldivis we shot kyzabra a text and met him at GZ with his boys to knock over the night Cache.

Overall an enjoyable evening and thanks to the local
COs for their caches.

Found this cache tonight with B12, happy to say it’s in great condition

We have had this solved for quite a while so were pleased to see it still in place for us to find.
TFTC urch this is find # 7021 for us.

Had this one on the solved list for quite a while and whenever I came past was a little too nope rope friendly, a cooler day today and I was determined to get my find.

Cache was found after a brief search at GZ and we replaced everything as found.

As with many caches in areas like this the way out was much easier than the way in.

Thanks urch for placing this cache for me to find, this is find number 1542 for me.

So I was in the area today and decided to check my app for any nearby caches.
The youngest geokid has started playing hockey ?? nearby so while he works a sweat, I go hunting caches.
This has been in my solved pile for soooooo long so tonight I decided to make my way out to claim it. I didn’t realise it was archived until I refreshed my phone for recent logs. But since I was already half way there, I decided to keep going.

Lucky I did. After some bush bashing(I always seem to take the wrong way in) I arrived at likely hide location and found the good size cache.

Shame it’s no longer active but I added my name and put it back where it belongs.

Thanks heaps to urch for placing and maintaining Petty Fortune. Glad to grab an unplanned cache today. I added my name to the log and replaced where I found it.

Time to say goodbye to the Gardiners.

Fun puzzle! Tftc and Happy New Year to you

We made some reasonable inroads into the puzzle but needed a nudge from the CO ( thanks) to apply one part correctly. A nice walk to GZ and soon we made the quick find. We completed the signing duties and re hid. TFTC.

Solved this one a few months ago after a nudge from the CO. Thought we’d come for a walk in the cooler weather. After a bit of a bush bash the coach was soon in hand. The cache is in good condition. TNLNSL. TFTC and puzzle!

Out n about with megawat60 and our hosts pommieparkin2, grabbing a few caches pre-WAGB17. Looked for this cache after solving it (with a bit of help!) and megawat60 made the find. Thanks for this puzzle and cache, urch!

Off for the WAGB weekend and an early start with m4yb getting a few on the way south.
Out with the lovely PP2 team for a few more before the TM & TO get together tomorrow for the WAGB weekend

Thanks for the smiley urch

Another day of chasing down missing dates today with Geodogs Bobble and Zotti. I had attempted this puzzle awhile ago and had got almost to the end but I couldn't get a certain program to work. Filling a missing spot on my hides date calendar I gave it another shot - Finally thanks with the help of Mr.Google I managed to extract the co-ordinates. I had been on the right track and finally had the missing bit. Was a lovely way to wrap up the days caching. Due to me being snake paranoid though Bobble and Zotti didn't do the final stretch so cheered me on tied up from the sidelines. Made it to GZ only encountering spiders and no slithering things and added my name to the log book. TFTC and Puzzle urch, feels great to finally cross this one off the list.

I was using the wrong TTF, once I used the correct one the puzzle was solved. The large selection of swappables in the container kept the kids busy for a while.

We had this one solved some time ago, today we had the time to find it while in the area. Thanks for the puzzle urch.

Originally logged under family name of clan-wallace now slowly transitioning to new name

We had fun solving this a few days ago as a family group. The men folk were out today for a morning walk with the geo-mutt. We could see where to go, it was just a matter of how to get there. An approach route from the east seemed to offer the path of least resistance, weaving our way through the bush and trees, cursing the grass seeds that slow your pace and take ages to extract. Such a large container was easy to find once at the GZ. Got a good picture of a blue-tongued skink nearby. TFTC.

I had decided the other night that I would drag muggle partner this way so I could cache and what a beautiful sunny day today turned out to be and I was so glad I was out caching

When I downloaded my todays caches the other night my premium membership cut out at the same time so I only ended up with co-ords of premium caches and had no hints, logs or descriptions so I think I did pretty well finding some today

I've had this one solved for a while after help from someone as I couldn't find the exact 'thing' that I needed to find.

Today was the first time I've managed to call in and go for a walk. I left muggle partner in the car eating his lunch while I went for the hunt.
Went the wrong way so did a little bush bashing then got near gz and realised where I had to go. Just managed to reach it but I wasn't giving up.

TFTC

Heading out a little early for work this morning, I figured I could swing past a couple of caches along the way... With a slight detour, I worked my way to this one and took a short stroll to a great area. The sun was just creeping up as I wandered in and I was blessed with a great backdrop for my walk. Gotta be happy with that... [^]

At GZ, I had to find a reasonable way in, without risking the work gear. Hmm... I never did find an easy way in, but took the path of least resistance and soon found the container sitting waiting for me... I added a sticker to the log and tucked things away, thinking I was lucky to get away without the mozzie dance.

All done, I took some time to enjoy the sunrise as I made my way back to the car.

Thanks for the puzzle and a look around the area, a most enjoyable way to spend a part of my early morning... A pic of my backdrop is attached.

Cheers urch.

# 5903

I solved this puzzle already in 2010 and missed to log it then and in 2013. But today we came along this one again and gave it another try.
It was a bit hard to get to the container as there were lots of big spider webs but finally the container was found and logged easily.

Thanks for this puzzle Megan and best regards from Germany.
MTKEus

We are slowly turning some of our blue question marks into smileys. Geowife and I sat down with this one a few nights ago. We quickly were on the right track with the puzzle but were going awry somewhere.... then TADAH I saw what we were doing wrong and had the coordinates dialled in. Took geoson out tonight to sign the log and the coordinates were spot on. TFTC and puzzle urch.

Now... about those others???

After Mum and Dad solved the puzzle, we went out to find this cache. It was well hidden and had a good healthy selection of swag. TFTC urch

I spent a lot of time trying to figure this puzzle out but it was my caching companion that got the end result so happily we now claim a smiley.

TFTC. urch.

Out on a caching run to pick up some of the puzzles we had solved. TFTC and the puzzle Urch.

Mr ooh yeh solved the puzzle and mrs ooh yeh kristybelle and myself helped find the cache.

TFTH TFTC urch

Cant take any credit for this cache was just along for the ride with oohyeh and skippy46

Went out with skippy 46 and kristybelle today to get some caches. We only planned to be out a couple of hours but i think it took us about 5 hours to get 10 caches. The geohubby solve this about a week ago but for some reason my gps wouldnt take me to the new co ordinates. On the weekend i decided to clear everything off the gps and start from scratch again as it was proberly to full and today the gps took me straight to the cache (thank goodness). Nice big container and everything was nice and dry inside, TFTC urch

I solved this puzzle last year I think, or the year before.
I remember a lot of googling going no where for a while.

A quick find today

We had planned to do some chrissy shopping this morning, but as usual our kidlets had us up early so the shops weren't open yet What should we do [?] Grab a couple of caches of course!

I had solved this one a while back... it worked out easy in the end, after spending too much time trying to work out the anagram [?]

We took a bit of a walk and Jase found the prize whilst I waited with the kids away from snake territory He brought the container back for the kids to inspect, they were very happy with the contents

TFTC urch. Loved the puzzle, very creative... And a great spot for a cache too!

Nearly forgot about this one. Hmm yeah, had solved the puzzle a while ago, but did not really want to go "bush" until the area had dried out a bit. Was a bit soggy a month ago or so.

So yeah, great puzzle that had me stumped for a while, nice one!

Couldn't resist making the trek back up here today (gotta love school holidays hey?). After the blunder I made with this one yesterday, I was keen to get rid of that sad blue face. Will have to catch up with urch one day and find out how she set this one up, as I haven't seen anything like it before. TNLN, TFTC urch.

Grrrrrrr, not having a good afternoon up here around Secret Harbour - it is fast becoming my own little Bermuda Triangle. I solved this one a while back, but didn't have the coords with me the last time I was up here. Today was supposed to be the day, but even after having my solution verified, I still came up empty handed. So it was back to the drawing board for me - now where did I put my workings?? And guess what - I did what a previous cacher had done and wrote down the wrong coords, so was looking in the wrong place. DOH, DOH, ditto, DOH. Thanks anyway urch

We had a hard time getting there. Our GPS thought there were roads where none existed. Arriving we thought we might not be able to go for it because of all the sportspersons, but wow this was a nice surprise. The gardiners certainly did a good job and as we walked down the path we enjoyed looking at all the various banksias flowering right now. Then at the end of the path we found the bush reserve with trails and complete privacy for our search. Loved the puzzle (because I could do it) although had some trouble at the end before the aaaah moment. Have given a favourite for the sports centre and the puzzle TFTC

On another of our Mega Caching Runs, Mrs Felix & The Machman on the hunt!

Well writing the 'List' for today I thought I would also look at any puzzles in the area. This one popped up on the radar. I emailed my puzzle fairy (retired) and asked if he had any idea where to start. The reply was swift, I have looked but don't know where to start.

After some email discussion, he had an aha moment and said look at this! From there it was a relatively straight forward solve of the puzzle! Although without the hint I think we would still be at stage2.

Hmm Tomtom took us to the closest point, but not sure that it was the best approach, but we got there in the end! [:o)]

Thanks for a great puzzle and cache Urch.

Out on Mega 13 hour Caching Run with Mrs Felix.

As this Puzzle was well out of my normal caching zone, I had never even looked at the listing before today.
So I have done the Cache in reverse.

FELIX had already solved the puzzle, so I went ahead found the Cache with her, whilst she described the listing to me.

When I got home I looked it up, and sure enough, the puzzle was as described.

I have looked at doing something VERY similar, so it was all very familiar.

Cheers for the puzzle and the Cache.

MM

Out on a run to pick up a few caches in the Baldivis and Lark Hill area. We had solved this one a while ago so it was on the list to do.
First time to the conservation area and was impressed with the paths, shelters and information signage. Found the cache reasonably easily as GZ was pretty spot on. Left one of our stretchy lizards.
Thanks for the cache Urch [^]

Very fun mystery cache. Had me confused for a while as to why I was getting an extra number that wasn't needed, then when I actually stopped and look at one of the symbols it all became clear. TFTC

Great area for a stroll. Nice hide too. TFTH

Great puzzle! Had a ball working it out Geokids were ever observant at the GZ and found it quickly. Taken: toy car and crayons. Left: Sheriff badge and Mixi Chic.

Thanks urch , can't wait to do some more of your puzzles!

This entry was edited by Selbooba on Saturday, 27 August 2011 at 13:03:39 UTC.

Finally found by Landog, after a last week's false start. TFTH. Keep 'em coming Urch

Not sure I managed, but somehow I solved the puzzle, verified the coords, then proceeded to write them down wrong - doh doh doh! Now I have to solve it again as I didn't keep my workings. Makes it hard to find the cache! The geokids had a great time playing on the swings etc, even though I was disappointed. I'll be back! Nice spot for a BBQ too. Was a beautiful sunny day. Later on found 2 urch puzzle caches, so can't complain too much

Took a while to solve, just not the right information.
Today is was just a really nice walk (and a damp push through the bushes!).
Thanks, Robmc.

Rob and I both stumbled upon the final solution independently after working on it together and failing initially to locate the appropriate website.
As it was part of a longer walk today it was a good one to get as we moved ever
south towards Urch land
Thanks

Solved this one ages ago, but it's been too hot to be bothered riding down to grab it - that, and worried about the joe-blakes that must inhabit the area. Nice cool day today, so jumped at the chance to grab the cache. There was still some form of wildlife in the thick scrub about 10 feet to my left: heard it, but didn't see it.
TFTC TNLNSL

This one has been on list to do for ages. Glad to take this opportunity to do finding this and other nearby 2 caches at the same time when I need to have a long walking exercise. Thanks to urch for the cache and walking exercise.

Have had the coords for this one in my notebook for ages......great walk at night...grabbed the other 2 nearby caches...saw first snake since I began caching...thanks for the puzzle and adventure urch

accompanied mickeydv in finding this cache in a nice spot
tftc

Fortunately I had the corrected coords for this cache in my GPSr, having solved this one a loooong time ago. Found the cache exactly at the listed coords - it's not often when my GPSr reads "0" at GZ!
TFTC Urch & a nice stroll.

I'm not recording this as a DNF because it was also a Did Not Look.
I solved this one last week while away at work. Jumped on the bike today, as this is a great excuse for a ride....and began a day of frustration.
I was within 20 meters of GZ, but I was just a little underdressed - cycling nicks and SPF30 aren't much protection from our slithery friends, and GZ looked like it could be Snake Central. I'll be back, with stouter clothing!

Good Puzzle. Easy find (once I worked out the clues). Plastic ring taken. Toy car left. I do not know
what the anagram is for Petty Fortune.

Yay! We solved the puzzle AND found the cache. This was our first ever puzzle cache so very exciting... BTW - VERY clever clue... made us work hard to solve it! Can see ourselves becoming puzzle cache junkies Didn't take anything from the cache. Thanks for a fun afternoon

After a lot of looking and deep [sideways] thinking this one was a good one to decipher. A nice walk and an easy find after all the hard work at home. Took frog, left 'g'day W.A. pin'....Thanks Urch for another interesting cache.

19th cache for today. I recently lost my solutions to a lot of puzzles due to a PC crach and cannot find the physical working that I had when I solved many of them so started again. This one was the simplest as I had all the bits in place and only had to work out the coordinates again from them.

Found late in the afternoon on the way back home.

after accidently clicking on the picture of the urn we realised that was the only clue we finally needed to solve this mystery cache, we are glad to finally solve an urch mystery cache
busy carpark but not a sole in site of gz
tnlnsl
t4th

at long last, after several failed attempts ... and a little bit of help on the side ... we finally found the cache. thanks for the puzzle and the hunt left some goodies took some goodies. SL

Finally, I worked out the GZ, with some help, in January, but today was the first time since then I have had the opportunity to search. Thanks Urch, the effort was worth it

SL TN LN TFTH

Our first Urch puzzle success. Needed a bit of a nudge in the right direction from Wiley and Piercey. I still haven't worked out the anagram. Took screwdriver set and fish tiles. Left Rugrats watch, zip-along-car and dino magnets. Thanks Urch for making the brain work hard. Oh and also for the cache.

Worked out the co-ordinates with II Piercey II at work a few weeks ago. The find cache itself was quick and easy.

T - Textas

L - Screwdriver set

Cheers

Woo Hoo at last figured this one out (with a little help from Madmum) nice walk and no one around . Left Frog and took airplane. Also will move on TB and GC

finally worked this out after a long time with the help from Mr Docker
easy find in the end
left GC (sphinx)
TN
TFTC

Finally, this one has been a pain.
Worked out the co ords with gone west on a night shift, headed straight out, there it was!
Took TB dropped off TB
TFTH TFTC, I can finally move on.

Took a few minutes to solve the puzzle, then nikitak and I decided we might as well go find it and the nearby Wombat 8 cache while walking the dog! Left a travel bug, took a geocoin. It was a great hide, thanks.

Found with devar while taking my dog for a walk. TY. <3

Very clever puzzle Urch. I was super chuffed to work this one out all on my owneo! I took the gang out to search for the cache though. Paul spotted it quickly, but nathan commandeered it and took the pirate kit, See photo I dropped in the Brecon Beacons Geocoin I picked up in Mosman Park during the week. TFTC TSLSSL. SpoonZ & Teh Gang.

Solved the puzzle last July but this was the first opportunity to look for it found on the way to Wombat8
TNLNSL
TFTC

Had this one worked out a few weeks ago but didn't
have the opportunity to get up this far. Nice puzzle and co-ords were spot on.
TNLN

Been a long time coming with much head scratching. A fantastic spot for a cache with a great little walk. We took a new family with us for their first ever find

Thanks Heaps Urch.

TNLNSL

Eventually found, though had been trying to solve this with a few fellow geocaching families-thanks to Richlink in the end. Entered from the wrong side, so had a bit of a walk thru the bush. TFTHSL.

With the caravan in tow we parked nearby where we hoped we would find the cache. We were pleased to find we had the correct final location and the cache was ours in no time. Thanks urch

Still trying to work this one out. I'm open for any help

This was my first ever hunt - what fun
We had to hunt around for it a bit but found it in the end.

Hooray, after figuring out the puzzle ( which took us forever to do) it was a fairly easy find.
Found it with Windy Bindy and a new Geocacher Presephany
Took $2 note and left boy fun bag.
Thanks for the fun.

[This entry was edited by Maddmum on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:46:02 AM.]

After having lots of fun figuring this one out, we finally got the cords.
Found with Maddmum and new geocacher. Thanks for the great mind work out

With Maddmum could not find it but will try again

My Geocaching buddy (Windybindy) and I looked high and low and tried our very best to decipher the clues but didn't find it.
Will try again soon.

I've had the final coords for this one for quite a while, but only had the chance today to come out and grab the cache. The coords were a bit out for me today, I'm glad I had verified them using the checker before coming out, so I knew I was in the right place. Found the cache eventually after searching a few nearby obvious places.
Rescued the 2 TBs which have been here for some time. Enjoyed the puzzle, and the walk around this lovely area, thanks Urch!

I was here last week for the other cache in the area, little did I know....
Everything was dead quite around here once again. No fear of getting muggled.
Thanks Urch for another puzzle cache. Good effort.
Took nothing
Left TB's

Great puzzle and a cache in a great place. We parked at the recommended spot and were amazed at the size of the complex. Were surprised to find it was all very quiet today as we had expected Saturday sports to be in full swing. Enjoyed our walk to the cache and then on to another nearby. TNLN, but retrieved the Sacramento GC. Thanks urch for the fun and for bringing us to yet another place that is new to us.

Yahoo !!! FTF. Thanks for another great puzzle to get our minds working on, and a nice cache too. This is a good place to come for a stroll around the tracks, or watch some sport nearby. T FTF prize thankyou Urch. TFTH

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Dropping of Sacramento '08 GC.