Higher Education Lara, Victoria, Australia
By SNAKECATCHER adopted by TR! on 29-Dec-08. Waypoint GC1K8DW

After 8 years of sitting in situ, the container has been stolen. After all the work that snakecatcher put into the cache container. Its really disappointing, however as the cache was all about the container and not the location, we have decided to archive it.

Out picking up some puzzle caches tonight and had solved this one a while ago but no joy tonight.

Hmm, my higher education did me no good today. Calculated coords took me to a likely spot with what looked like likely camo but no cache in sight. Had a look around as the GPSr was a little jumpy but decided to move on and readdress the coords from the comfort of my recliner!

Driving back from Bacchus Marsh today , we noticed this unfound multi on our map that was just screaming out for us to turn it into a smiley. So we made the short detour to put this plan into action. With the maths all sorted we soon had the great container out of is cool hidey hole. The combo wasn't so easy but we got there in the end revealing the log waiting to be signed.
**Thanks TR for keeping this historic edumacational cache up and running.**

Back up and Running.

Back up and running
All good to go.

Cache will be back up and running shortly. Thanks for the help Snakecatcher.

Higher Education was transferred from Snakecatcher to user TR!

[center][u]MAINTENANCE REQUIRED?[/u][/center]
[navy]I notice from one or more recent log entries that this cache [u]appears[/u] to be in need of owner intervention. Therefore, I am temporarily disabling it so as to stop it showing up on search lists and to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.

Prompt attention by cache owners to any log that indicates anything could be amiss will be greatly appreciated by all seekers. The guideline advises; "if you can't check/fix it straight away then Disable it till you can." see here http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#cachemaintenance and here's how; http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 and check out this Blog: http://www.geocaching.com/blog/2015/03/you-hid-your-first-geocache-now-what/

Please respond to this situation by 26th December to prevent the cache from being archived for non-responsiveness. If you require more time, please be sure to post a "Write Note" log (not an email) explaining the situation and how much more time you require.

And don't forget, once you have addressed the issue, post both an "Owner Maintenance" log, see here; http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404 and an "Enable Listing" log, see here; https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 to get your cache up and running again.[/navy]

Nice cache in the middle of nowhere. Tftc.

Found it after worked out ..
nice easy find.
Love the cache.
Thanks Snakecatcher

A nice multi, worked out the coords and soon found the cache. good container a pity about the lock.

Found at 4.30pm, A neat cache, feels remote out here.
I enjoyed this hunt.
Thanks
K&M

Great cache construction. Pitty the lock is MIA.

TFTC

How do you fill in a long weekend[?]
Head to Geelong with Mogni and Brisal5 for an event and a few days caching!
All up, I found 141 caches , attended 1 event and had 6 DNFs
We did a few series and enjoyed them, we met Bushfire and enjoyed learning about his considerable knowledge of Geelong's caches and we met Team Autumn and several other interstate teams while having a blast during the Geelong-Opoly 2015 event! [^]
All in all, a fantastic weekend.

Found this cache after participating in the Geelong-Opoly 2015 event.
Loved this little multi! [^]
Interesting information, great cache hide and an easy to figure out multi...fantastic!
A shame that the final find was slightly less than expected and I really hope it wasn't an impatient and rough geocacher that did the damage
Goat, what goat[?] What is THAT smell[?]

TNLN. SL. TFTC Snakecatcher

Always a challenge when on a caching trip far from home, to do multi caches or not... Yes, a team effort was used and cache was in hand.
Thanks

In Geelong for the weekend with Mogni and Locus Cache. Today we had participated in Geelong-opoly 2015. Having completed the event to commemorate this series we decided to do the series....and any caches we were passing. After grabbing the most northern Monopoly we decided to grab the puzzle series as well. Guess what we were passing. The higher education I bring to this trio is my ability to climb things. Not required here. So I left it to mogni the maths guru and Locus the puzzle solver to get us to GZ. Has anyone mentioned the goat [?] or the lack of lock [?] Yep. May as well just log it then Thanks Snakecatcher.

Off to deal with all those puzzle caches nearby, and spotted this one on a road we would use. Through the lovely google I was able to solve the puzzle without leaving home. Got close to GZ and eeewww..... Dead goat. Even the dog did not want to get close. Found a better way to GZ and signed log. Got back to car and... hang on, wasn't there meant to be a lock? Ah well, I see it already noted. Cool hide though. Nice work. Cheers.

10/01/2015 Found @ 9:37 pm, Find # 4009.

Out and about searching for caches with Biggles1024 and this one was found.
We had to at least complete one multi before heading home and this was it.
At the posted coordinates we did what was needed and headed over to GZ where the nicely crafted cache container was found quickly, it was a shame that the lock as been broken off.

Thanks to Snakecatcher for placing this cache.

This entry was edited by stemicmitsar on Sunday, 11 January 2015 at 09:44:59 UTC.

10/01/15 9:37 PM
Find #1867

I headed out to the Brisbane Ranges with Stemicmitsar to complete some unfinished business we had over this way.
We couldn't do a caching run without finding at least one multi. This one proved to be a quick find but as others have reported in their found logs, the lock has been broken off. Very disappointing after so much work has gone into the container.
SL TFTC

Latch is broken and the combination lock was nowhere to be seen.

Worked out the coordinates from home years ago, finally was in the area and had to check it out. Very pretty cache container, good job on the fine craftmanship.

This cache has been on our horizon for many years. Today, finally, we stopped here on our way to the You Yangs, and we were not disappointed. The loving craftsmanship that went into creating this container is second to none. Shame about the missing lock, but apart from that all is good, and the cache is well stocked.
We did find some amazing caches by this CO in the past and used to meet him in the field. Our loss that he has shifted his priority in other directions.
Hooroo Snakecatcher! We still enjoy your work! A favourite point from us. TFTC

Nice hide, interesting place and the nearby homestead is for sale. The lock is broken & missing. Everything else looks good. TFTC

This entry was edited by au_Nerd on Friday, 24 October 2014 at 02:17:41 UTC.

This is all we found- 'you've found higher edu.. Etc' laminated note stuck between two rocks but no container or box in sight. Have not moved anything.

A nice container - however there was no lock? Found in the company of quiet1_au. TFTC

Out with lochb for a morning of caching, before meeting up with our third regular caching companion at the You Yangs in the afternoon, this cache was on the way so we took a while to stop and collect it. Despite some muggles within earshot we were able to collect the information and grab the cache without any difficulty (and thankfully no snakes either). Logging proved easier than expected as the lock and catch staple appear to be long-gone, but at least the logbook was still safe within... TFTC

Our last find for the day and also made it a record for finds in a day for us. Great little multi love the cache container, but unfortunately part of it is missing. Found with Misschief18
SL TNLN TFTC

Found on a day out caching in the You Yangs with The 2 Wanderers. Our last one of the day after completing the YYCD series. Some quick calculations and yes, I qualify for higher education. Giving a favourite for the cache container and the concept behind it. Left friendship braid. TFTC

Good little multi enjoyed working this one out. Pitty the lock has got the better of someone an it's no longer lockable. Very well constructed cache. Snakecatch awesome job

Not the greatest fan of multis, bit seeing as this one didn't have 743 different steps I'gave it a whirl. Gathered the required info, did the math and headed to ( hopefully ) GZ. Spotted a likely hide when BANG !! Hello tree, meet my head....[B)][B)] yet ANOTHER geo-cut on the old noggin. On the positive side the cache was found. Loved the handy work on the cache container. Even though this cache required a blood donation , it definitely deserves a fave point. TFTC Snakecatcher.

Nice east find and nice container tftc

After a late start this morning, Bogonghazy and I decided to head to Geelong/Lara for a days caching. Not sure if we are stupid, mad, crazy or all three to be heading out in that weather, but all in all, we were fairly lucky for the mostpart. BH had done this one some time ago, but he came with me for the walk and to see the smile on my face when we got to GZ. Adding a fave, for effort, great cache. Thanks to Snakecatcher for the cache.

Quickly worked out maths and soon had a likely Gz. Nice little constructed hide here. Saw terrain and thought be higher! Nice hide. Tftc

Tftc sooo verrry cold!!! Great hide great camo wish padlock was there

Awesome container. No lock on it though.

Out for the afternoon with Alchey to do a clean up sweep of Lara before the Zesty Food Event

Thanks Snakecatcher for the cache

Log signed & replaced. TFTC & smiley face

Find #523

Out with Darth Briji to put a few smiles on the map around Lara.
A quick multi and a quick find. I like these.
Thanks for the Cache Snakecatcher
#301

Having taken the day off I'd planned to grab some caches in the Geelong North area, and was happy to hear that Rebel had also taken half a day off. Meeting at the end of the Eastern Freeway we headed over the Bolte and Westgate to gain access to the rich rewards of an un-visted and un-plundered area. We had a great day of caching with my tally 60 Finds / 2 DNF's. We will be back next week to do it all over again, as I've solved all the puzzles in the Geelong area and it's not time to collect. Nice cache. Added a fav point.

I chased this one down this afternoon.
After a brief bit of maths, I had ground zero soon enough. It is surprising given how few people have been here recently that a pathway is visible to the tree.
An interesting container . A shame the CO isn't still playing to repair the box.
Tftc.
Cheers
Dog-gone
20/02/2014 17:04 Find #855

We were driving past here when ThePacman suggested we stop to do this quick multi along the way. Very clever container!
TFTC.

TFTC - Great hide and great cache container.
Def alot of work went into making this one

Found with Buckleysbabe. Nice camo. Took Backpacker Trackable 1VROYW

This entry was edited by Captain Carpet on Saturday, 14 December 2013 at 05:56:05 UTC.

Out caching with the newly promoted Captain Carpet and his Geo-cadets and decided to have a look for this one. Approached WPT1 with Buckleysbabe eating the Captain's dust all the way and then stopped to grab the required information.
The Captain pressed his recently reacquired calculator into service and soon we had the co-ordinates in hand and it was off to GZ where after a little scrambling around, he located the very well crafted cache. We signed and replaced the log, then headed back to the geo-vehicles and headed on our way.
Thanks Snakecatcher. A favourite for the well crafted container!

Found! Was a beautiful morn to get a quick cache before heading out for the family with the geo family. I was surprised not to see any snakes today, very dry. Hate to be trying this one in Summer. Multi was fun to do but as others have logged, latch is broken on the cache.

TFTC

Find #194

This entry was edited by Na'wal on Sunday, 20 October 2013 at 05:27:29 UTC.

My days caching started a little later than usual due to the shift in daylight savings. Square Pegs and I decided to head West on a variable Spring weather day that included fine patches to wind to torrential rain later in the evening. This was a quick find with accurate co-ordinates, I like that.

This cache is awesome. A decent multi without the pages of waffle and waypoints...and then a nicely crafted cache - well done! A favourite for me and a trackable to take on my journeys too.

Thanks Snakecatcher for bringing me here today.

This is a lovely location, it looked quite picturesque today with the small winding road and the You Yangs in the distance.This is a very nicely put together multi. Unfortunately the latch appears to have been damaged and we found the lock inside the container. It is a pity as it is such a wonderful container. Thanks for the cache, this was definitely a favourite!

Found this one earlier today. Worked out the co ords and a quick dash to GZ, grabbed cache and raced back thru the grass to my car. Signed log and quickly returned it. I'm sure if i stayed there any longer
I would have been greeted by a hissing creature there is no combo lock attached to the cache anymore. TFTC

a lovely day for caching... sun was shining rain off in the distance.... time to get a few caches around little river and lara areas...

had fun finding this cache... trying to get in 30 caches today ended up with 31

thanks to the CO for this cache

TNLNSL

This time my visit was more successful. With the correct co-ordinates in hand off I went into the long grass (which was making me nervous) to find the box. As others have stated there was no lock (I couldn't even see one in the box) so I signed the log and dropped a TB off. So glad I got this one done before the hot weather kicked in, you were pushing it to get me out here this time! TFTC Snakecatcher it was very creative!

A lot of effort has gone into producing this cache container! It's a real shame about the lock no longer being on it though!
Nature of course put in a lot of effort as well for such a great cache location! TFTC Snakecatcher!

I think my gps was messing with me. My maths was accurate and yet said the final destination was 111km away...well that certainly wasn't correct! Decided to hunt the area I was in based on logs but with the overgrown grass was hesitant to stick my hands in and have a good look. Will use google earth at home to see what was going on!! Conkyol will be back!!!

Found today with Sorceysal while on a day of caching in the Little River, Lara area. This was one of the last ones for us today and I must say - a very clever cache indeed. Thanks for this one Snakecatcher - we really enjoyed this one and working out the puzzle.

Dutch Frangipani managed a day off work today, so what better way to spend it but in the freezing cold caching in an area that we had not done before. I was glad I took the 2WD as I doubt my little corolla would have managed some of these roads. It was a day of good company, many laughs and fantastic conversation.

Did the numbers and found our maths is not too bad and quickly found this cache. Great construction and themed well.

I will send you a separate email regarding the cache.

I am giving it a fave for all the work you have put into this.
Thanks Snakecatcher

Nice spot. Clever hide and great cache box. Tftc.

Easy puzzle and what a lovely tree. Nice cache box too.

Found at 3:08pm TFTC

Great muggle-free location.
Fortunately maths was a favourite subject of mine, so I managed to get the calculations right for GZ.
As others have mentioned, the lock was broken off but the correct combination is on the lock, and the lock is now inside the container.
I was glad to be doing this in winter rather than summer, since I'm no "snakecatcher"....
Rescued Milo the TB.
TFTC, Snakecatcher - a definite favourite for the container.

A fun puzzle and a fantastic container - lots of thought put into this one!! Sadly the hook on the lock is missing from the box, but the lock is still safely inside. Although I didn't get to test if my maths was correct, the lock still had the right combination in place. Thanks for bringing me out to this beautiful spot Snakecatcher.

Have been here 4 times and still did not find please have a look at the cords and update and also see if it still here thank you.

LUCKILY THE GRASS HAD BEEN CUT, FOUND IT SAFE AND SOUND (WITHOUT LOCK). THANKS. OUR FIRST COMBO.

Beautiful spot. Lock broken on box. This is first multi cache for me so I left a TB

good find

Returned today with Neville devil. Found quickly while mum sat with the little people in the car. All agree that it's a cool container, and deserves a favourite point. Tested the lock to see that our maths was OK (we passed!), made swaps, picked up TB and returned the cache. We were loading back into the car ready to go, when we found a ziplock bag holding a log book still in the car - oops! A quick scramble back to the cache to return the log to its proper place, and we were soon on our way. TFTC!

A very well done and creative hide, we were quite impressed with the effort put into this one. Some long grass to negotiate but luckily nothing slithery was encountered.

Many thanks Snakecatcher.

Not having a good run today. Unfortunately did not find this one - think we we were in the right spot, but the grass was just too long to walk the little ones through. Will be back with more big people soon!

Very appropriate and well-constructed container - even the geokids were impressed and that takes some doing! Great hiding spot though J was very pleased to not come across anything slithery while making his way from the car to GZ.

Lock is currently inside the container as the latch is broken but as with the previous finder, we still tested and confirmed our calculated combination.

Left TB.

Thanks Snakecatcher -- jandaw's 62nd find

Took on the education challenge this afternoon on my way home from Geelong. Noted the answer to the question then drove a bit further along to where I could pull over safely and started the maths. Whilst doing the calculations, a small bird started doing exercises on y car, flying from mirror to window sill then back again - many many times! No idea why but it was distracting! (see photos!) Worked out a number and then headed off to the actual cache which was found quickly. Unfortunately the locking mechanism is no longer needed as the cache doesn't lock anymore. The lock is still there so I did try my number and opened the lock anyway. Thanks to Snakecatcher for this one.

picked up tb

Revisited to drop trackable...

dumbo had trouble with the combo but worked it out in the end tftc swapped a car for a car

Great hide, found this one while being watched by a very interested flock of sheep opposite.
Interesting container, TFTC.

found after 2nd attempt at getting to this location, and located today @ 1210.

Very good hiding place.

Took Indian toy left TB

I had a birthday party to attend in Geelong and what better excuse to go out caching that a long drive. I was on the phone to Kellyhuants and we said I had to do this cache while down in the area. At GZ I spent more time looking for the cache in the place I hopped it was rather than the time it took the make the real find. TFTC

AWESOME!!

We really enjoyed the eduction even though it was done late at night after visiting the near-by you yangs. Nice hide well put together - flowed smoothly - a nice example of a good multi.
Thx Snakecatcher for the cache

This one had us stumped the first attempt. Found the cache but the combo was not working
Rechecked the answers and realised we had made a boo boo
Not to be deterred, we went back for our 2nd visit, with the revised combo and BINGO we were in! . TFTC Snakecatcher

Enjoyed the multi cache - great idea regarding maths to find the cache. Geograndson, Joshua, found it easily due to Maths being correct - thank goodness - he was impressed with the cache and the effort it had taken to make it.
- fantastic cache and combo worked well when used from the right end.
TFTC Snakecatcher

This entry was edited by Julie&GGs on Monday, 12 March 2012 at 03:56:38 UTC.

The first of hopefully many of Snakecatcher's caches that we have attempted. Brought the chalkboard and abacus to check the sums and was rewarded with a well crafted cache container in hand. T: Buddha figurine. TFTC

Found @ 1415 Hrs today whilst out & about clearing up some caches that have been mocking me for too long from my computer!

WOW! What a fantastically constructed & apt cache contained !

Took: Nothing
Left: Nothing
Signed Log

*Cache Condition ~ Fine!

Well done & thanks Snakecatcher for the effort & bring me here!

(Gets a favorite from me)!

This entry was edited by SnapHappy1 on Friday, 03 February 2012 at 11:07:38 UTC.

This entry was edited by SnapHappy1 on Friday, 03 February 2012 at 11:07:57 UTC.

Calculated the co ords and found quickly then thought the combo was incorrect, but had started from the wrong end of the lock!!
TFTC

Found this one on the second attempt, after we did the Math.

Found today with andandrob. Quite a well made cache. Higher education name is very relevant

Loved it! I did my calculations a while ago and today I was determined to get it after my check up at Geelong Hospital.
Yes, I passed my maths test and was pleasantly surprised by the cache as I had no idea what to expect. Great clues and accurate co-ords were a real help. I was worried about the sssssssnakes though. It was a little hot today and I am sure they heard me coming.
A favourite for sure. Dropped off a geo coin too.
TFTC Snakecatcher

11:30
This was our first lesson for the day, it would be great if higher education was always so engaging and rewarding.

TNLN . . SL . . Thanks for the hunt Snakecatcher.

Found by Team Ladava around 5.30pm.
I grabbed the grandchildren and headed out for a cache or two while Mum and Nan settled in for some 'girl time'.
So appropriate that you provided some higher education while they were treasure hunting with Pa.
I did the maths and they were happy to take on the task of retrieving the innovative container, loading the combo into the lock and revealing the treasure.
I retrieved the Geocoin and they made some swaps which I lost track of but the cache is full stocked and Nanny's box of goodies is well depleted (although I wonder how many items were placed in caches and how many were taken home.)
Our thanks to SNAKECATCHER for the very innovative cache and the fun of the treasure hunt.
Cheers
Ian & Sandra
Team Ladava
*Overall Experience: 5*
Cache condition - fine

Rated: for Overall Experience

John recently became "Dr John" so this cache definitely had to be on today's list. Fortunately the maths worked! Loved the cache, very well crafted. Dropped off Ford Perfect's NZ Ring, picked up the Poison Ivy geocoin. left a geonickel. SL. TFTC!

Found this one with hardly any dramas though the road is apparently closed, but I still got there as the signs are only on one end of the road. After calculating the combination required for the lock the cache was easily retrieved. Once again, congratulations to Snakecatcher for displaying his cache-container creating skills again with this one.
TFTC

Marshall's Geelong found this cache today with Laralunts @ 3:30 PM,
Nice easy cache. we loved the cache it was really cool we didnt think it was made from wood.
TNLN TFTC

3rd find of the day, and 2535th total find at 14:12.

We fort our edyoocayshun woz sadly lacking, but we went to skool anyways. It was grate dat we dun our reedin. ritin, an rithmatic, cos we wud nevah hav fownd this grate book of Higher Edification uverwise!

Took: Nutn
Left: Scroodryver
Fanks SSSSSnake

Ian and Penny

nice easy cache once we worked out the combo TFTC

Found while visiting a mate (and fellow cacher) in Lara. Great looking cache. Thanks for the hunt.

Great cache - loved the wooden box. Pretty simple find

A fairly easy find in the end.
But the lock took a little time to work out how to open.

Great find. The hardest part was trying to figure out how to get the lock open after I entered the code (obviously a novice!)
TNLN. TFTC Snakecatcher.

Suscoe found this one on the way home from Hanging Rock
What a clever cache and we really appreciated the effort taken by Snakecatcher, well done.
Took Thomas, left Indian Chief.
Thanks for the extra effort.

great cache not too difficult for the beginner. logged visit nothing taken

This was cache # 29 of 36 for the day, in the company of Alansee. I really enjoyed the creativity on this hide. My thanks to SNAKECATCHER for the cache.

Found on a surprisingly cool summer day caching with Acts2YouthGroup. The sign was easily found and gz calculated. At gz we had the numbers the wrong way round at first (like others) but soon fixed that. We both appreciated the effort put into the cache - very good! Thanks SNAKECATCHER.

Excellent idea for a cache, at first I thought my calculations were incorrect but soon was signing the log

well snakecatcher, this is one of the best caches i have done .
thanks for all the work in making"higher education".
worth the hunt .
Kaygeepalmer

Great Cache, kids loved it!! Left bell keyring, took black knight.