fire zone Specimen Hill, Victoria, Australia
By toyahmary on 25-Apr-09. Waypoint GC1QGH7

As there has been no CO response to the last request to attend to this cache, the cache is being Archived on the basis that it has been abandoned.

Caches that have been archived for lack of maintenance will not be unarchived. This is explained here: [Unarchive a geocache](http://support.groundspeak.com//index.php?pg=kb.page&id=70).

If you wish to contact me please send an email via my profile - [Bunjil,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the cache name and GC number.

### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED?** ###
I notice from one or more recent log entries that **this cache appears 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 is 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: [Owner is responsible for visits to the physical location,](http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#cachemaintenance ) and here's how; [Temporarily Disable and Enable,](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235) also check out this Blog: [Helpful Tips To Keep In Mind As A Geocache Owner.](http://www.geocaching.com/blog/2015/03/you-hid-your-first-geocache-now-what/)

Please respond to this situation by **28th June** 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; [Removing the Needs Maintenance Icon](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) and an "Enable Listing" log, see here; [Temporarily Disable and Enable](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) to get your cache up and running again.

Quickly located ................ as previous finders have mentioned the cache in very poor condition.

Another good find while exploring the area.
*Thanks for making my drive / walk fun!*
LOG IS WET

Tftc needs maintenance

Found it. Need a makeover.

Yeah find it I'm pretty good at this

TFTC

This cache needs a new box and very wet
TFTC

Found cache easily enough, as per previous reports original cache needs removal but it is providing coverage to the replacement. TFTC

Easy find as the sun goes down. TFTC.

Thanks for the cache. Your container has seen better days

Out early for a few caches this side of town before work commitments put an end to my time outdoors.
Found the cache OK but as per previous finders the original container IS decomposing, luckily it provided cover for the replacement container and so log signed and everything put back again.. Toyahmary

Found while getting dark

Found by Dasies of the Galaxy, original cache is in a sorry state, signed log in new cache underneath original. TFTC

Cache was found in bad condition, so we left a temporary one underneath it.
Many thanks for placing this cache, toyahmary, for us and others to find.

Found catch, been muggled and needs desprate attention. No log and container beoken.

Cache needs replacing as it has been muggled

Found container but it was open and contents were gone

Found it but too wet

An easy find. TFTC

The container is broken and wet inside.

Found by Huggies883. New container is need because it is broken and waterlogged

Little bit wet.

Little bit wet.

Quick easy find

Can't find it but I will come back nd try again another day

Backlogging this one. Just realised I missed it. Found with ReganSeekers during an evening caching while in Bendigo. TFTC

Quick find, some really deep holes to watch out for if you have children with you. TFTC

Took my 21mnth old boy geocaching for the first time. I've looked for this in the past but dnf but we found it today. And so, a new geocaching addict has been born

Very snakes but all good, easy find, TFTC! With marlow552

found it.
TFTC

Tftc

Found with the family. Think the vegetation has grown back a fair bit since this was placed!

snakey but found

Found

Managed a quick find today after parking not too far away, tftc toyahmary.

We were a little surprised this hadn't been washed away in the recent heavy rain. Thanks for the hide.

Another easy one. Team Chirky

Pretty easy find
Container is getting wet on the inside

I should of worn pants for this one rather than my dress but I got there
TFTC

Found with my kiddies great fun!

Found this cache today in my attempt to get 50 caches in one day that were at least 1km apart. I managed to collect 36 caches and was really pleased with that effort but need to improve my game to achieve the magic #50. This one was found but it took a while to locate. Signed log today but didn't swap anything.

Thanks for the cache toyahmary.

Left a pen for you

Found with Eminor93, thanks for the cache.

Suscoe's 8th find of today on another delightful day, a little more cloud than yesterday but dry and perfect for caching.
We were heading around Bendigo picking up a few more caches.
This one was soon found and the log signed.
Thanks to toyahmary for placing this cache in this interesting area.

After a few unsuccessful attempts at a few nearby caches, DoorMatt and I were pleased when we discovered this one. Tftc

Our last day in Bendigo before we start heading west to the Mega Event.
Hubby wanted to go to Bunnings so this was a cache we found in the area.
Thanks toyahmary for placing this cache.

Found it after second attempted.
TFTC

# 7585 Found on the 4th leg of our S.K.I.D.R.O. adventure,
while staying at Bendigo for a few days.
Another trip around with Team Robins for a few in town and another series.
No sign of any muggles around and a quick find.
Thanks for the cache toyahmary,
Roostaman.

Easy cache found on a late night adventure

Well hidden, would've rated the terrain a bit higher though. TFTC TN SL

Container is dry but the log is sodden. Needs replacement. ? Waterproof cache?

Nice and easy. TFTC. Log is sodden.

Dried out container but original log is wet as. Still a few dry pages from the newer sheets. Interesting location. TNLN TFTC

Found at 10:38:00 AM. In Bendigo for a couple of nights and decided to find a few of Our Heros. Found this on the way to the start of Our Heros.

Thanks toyahmary

My feet are super ichy

I found this geocache using the Geocaching Intro App. TFTC!

Found it, still full of water. TFTC. Thanks for showing us this area - it is starting to look a lot less like a fire zone. TNLN.

Out caching with Empy and LJRE. Day 24 of 31 Days of Geocaching.
EDIT: Corrected the date.

This entry was edited by QuantumLucas on Monday, 26 August 2013 at 02:23:45 UTC.

Cache needs maintenance. It was water logged and the log book was drenched and pages all stuck together. We put in a new piece of paper, in a smaller plastic bag that we had on hand, which we signed.

TFTC

See Previous log

Find No. 463. Found with FUF009 at 5.50pm

Well FUF009 and Mrs Tyred n Cranky walked around in circles trying to locate this find to no avail so Mr Tyred n Cranky thought he had better come to our aid and sure enough within a few seconds he had it located.
A nifty hiding spot, where it is right under your nose but you cannot see it.

Cache needs maintenance. It was water logged and the log book was drenched and pages all stuck together. We put in a new piece of paper, in a smaller plastic bag that we had on hand, which we signed.

TFTC

Find # 761 @1750H

Found with Tyred n Cranky

after Mrs Tyred n Cranky and myself had walked around in circles searching for the cache for quite some time. Mr Tyred n Cranky thought he had better come and join in. and in true form (that seem to becoming normal) he had found it in no time.

*******Container was waterlogged and everything was swimming. We drained out the water, due to not being able to sign the log we just added a piece of paper with our names on it in a new bag.

TFTC

Fun hide lntn...

After going around in circles and clambering around it was actually an easy find. Not sure why we made it so hard.

Great hide

geokids spotted this one straight away. took bottle opener and tazo. left small mirror and golf ball
signed log
tftc

We had previously failed to find this while nightcaching and we almost failed again this arvo before Aveen finally made the find. Thanks

Well we looked high and low and finaly spotted it. We had been looking for this one befor both at night and during the day. But today was our lucky day. Thank you for this cache.

Miss Mary and I just dropped in on this one after visiting a friend. Everything intact left bottle opener & took lady bird rubber, we also managed some trash along with the cache, which was just as well because a chap pulled up along side the road, to see what we we doing so we told him we were picking up trash. The look on his face was priceless, as he muttered to each his own lol.

With muller38&Phatash TFTC

Found with nick8586 and phatash. Had thongs on that wernt geo approved but all good in the end. TFTC.

found it along with Tamzy.. TFTC

My 200th find !!!

Nice caching day except for the heat!!! Glad we could do a few of the series from the cool comfort of the car...until we saw a dead snake and it wasn't so much fun anymore! Will finish the series when it cools down a bit!

A nice quick find, very dry around the area today, bit prickly in just thongs too! TFTC!

After an early start today we drove from Albury to Bendigo managed a few caches along the way and then once again when we got to Bendigo. We only meant to do a few in town but the caches were so invitingly close and town was so quiet today we just kept going. We have had a great start to our geocaching around here and this was one we enjoyed finding.
Nice work with the cache thanks to toyahmary.

Find 6 today.

Young fella found it, and the dead bird guarding the hide. He asked if he could put it in the cache!!! NO....

Cheers gordo

The GPS signal kept jumping around for some reason, but once it had settled we were led to the correct area and found the cache after a short search thanks to my wife's keen eyes. TFTC!

We were looking for a blue lid container but when we found the cache...the lid was clear colour not blue anyway...found it after looking around everywhere. Signed the log as Bolitho gang/family. TFTC

Today was a big day with 57 finds in the Bendigo area with Honeysucker including an event to celebrate Tigersden's 250 hides. Finished up the day with some night caching in the CBD. Tommorow is the 4WD event to the east of Bendigo.

A lot of growth here now just ready for the next fire. TFTC.

Nice quick find. TFTC!

Nice little cache, didn't have trouble finding it TNLNSL

Accurate coordinates and a familiar sight led to a quick find. The cache and its contents were in good condition. TFTC toyahmary.

Nice easy find today on the way home after helping a mate pick up his dog from a nearby kennel. TNLN. TFTC toyahmary.
#241

Good hide walked past it like 10 times

Nice find while visiting from Melb. Container not wet, but log is damp

Once again it was The Mad One who got to it first on our school holidays run at 1.09pm. Fortunately it wasn't too wet to get to today. TNLN TFTC

Quick easy find after school

Quick find with the dog. TFTC

#158 - A nice quick find, great to see everything so green at the moment, even if it does mean long grass! TFTC toyahmary

Found it No. 4803 ... took a little while ... TN and left Chinese Coins ... TFTC toyahmary

a quick find with GeoKeegs while on school holidays. Beautiful day to be out and about TNLN TFTC

A quick find. TFTH!

A quick find as it was starting to rain.

TFTC

Found 11.00am
A quick east find while the better half was waiting in the car.

TNLNSL
Thanks toyahmary

Great spot left a pencil and a marble, took nothing. TFTC!

Quick find, co-ords are good.

tricky hide wife looked but did not see it

Quick local after dinner geo treat