Cache in the Vale Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia
By
5m1thy on 08-Jul-09. Waypoint GC1VND3
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Logs
One or more of the following has occurred:
No response from the cache owner.
No cache to find or log to sign.
It has been more than 28 days since the last owner note.
As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.
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No response from the cache owner.
No cache to find or log to sign.
It has been more than 28 days since the last owner note.
As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.
Should you like to resurrect the cache please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.
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4.23. Unarchiving a Geocache
The archiving of a geocache is intended to be a permanent status. That is why only community volunteer reviewers and Geocaching HQ staff have the capability to unarchive it. This is done only in rare circumstances and only if it meets the current Geocache Listing Guidelines.
If a geocache is archived by a reviewer or staff for lack of maintenance it will not be unarchived.
The cache appears to be in need of owner intervention.
I am temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.
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I am temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.
Please respond to this situation in a timely manner (i.e., within 28 days) to prevent the cache from being archived for non-responsiveness.
If you require more time please be sure to post a note (not an email) explaining the situation and how much more time you require.
For ongoing issues please ensure you visit the listing and post a new note every 28 days to keep everyone up to date or the cache will be treated as an abandoned cache and archived without further notice.
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*Considering:*
* *the cache hasn't been found since 04/01/16,*
* *ten people didn't find after that,*
* *CO didn't respond to two 'Needs Maintenance',*
* *he/she hasn't been online since 16 July 2010 (almost 6 years), it's understood that the cache has been abandoned.*
*I suppose this cache needs to be archived to avoid more unnecessary trips, lost of time and to give a chance to others to place a new cache in the area.*
* *the cache hasn't been found since 04/01/16,*
* *ten people didn't find after that,*
* *CO didn't respond to two 'Needs Maintenance',*
* *he/she hasn't been online since 16 July 2010 (almost 6 years), it's understood that the cache has been abandoned.*
*I suppose this cache needs to be archived to avoid more unnecessary trips, lost of time and to give a chance to others to place a new cache in the area.*
Agree with previous logs. Spent 15 mins around GZ. Checked the hint & couldn't see anything that the clue helped with. Green Army there again today removing vegetation, planting etc. I suggest the owner might think about disabling the cache until they can check it's still there or replace/relocate it if needed.
*Have been in the area and took a picture. I don't believe the cache is in place, due to earth being revolved and the new plantation. CO should have a look. See image.*
Looked around for a short while but didn't want to trample the area due to recent plantings. We were also observed by overlooking residents so aborted the search.
The Green Army have been here and the area has been decimated, or cleaned up, whichever is your point of view! Another day................
Possibly needs new container , water damaged , location changed about 10 metres due bush regeneration project
Because of the new works being done, we think it's been shifted from its original spot. There's definitely no rocks covering it in its current location - tftc!
Found this cache on the weekend. Very easy to find, almost in the open. Hopefully someone will make a nice camo for this one after the trees have grown a bit. Cache was a bit damp inside, but the log was protected by snap-lock plastic bag. Left small bunny. No trackables to be found.
Well what can I say? I checked and this CO hasn't been on the Geocaching website for over 5 years so I doubt it will be moved.
Then again maybe the green army who are replanting the area know about geocaching because the cache was very carefully placed next to a new sapling in a submerged hole that could not be seen until I was almost on top of it. The workers were off at lunch while I made my find and returned at the same moment as I returned to my geomobile. Someone is looking after this cache! ......But who???
Then again maybe the green army who are replanting the area know about geocaching because the cache was very carefully placed next to a new sapling in a submerged hole that could not be seen until I was almost on top of it. The workers were off at lunch while I made my find and returned at the same moment as I returned to my geomobile. Someone is looking after this cache! ......But who???
Found has to be relocated cuz of landscape work here in a few days it could be away...
As previous finder mentioned cache needs some maintenance.
Log book full and bush regeneration means cache is sitting in the open.
A nice area to visit.
TFTC
Log book full and bush regeneration means cache is sitting in the open.
A nice area to visit.
TFTC
As previous finder mentioned cache needs some maintenance.
Log book full and bush regeneration means cache is sitting in the open.
Moving cache by 15 to 20 metres should fix this problem.
Log book full and bush regeneration means cache is sitting in the open.
Moving cache by 15 to 20 metres should fix this problem.
TFTC - found a break in the weather and a chance for a bit of a whale watch (nil stock). Cache in poor nick - out in the open (due to the bush regeneration I think). No pencil but I had a spare - log is also full. Still operable but could due with a little TLC (I will message the CO).
Today we were targeting caches North of Mona Vale Road, and this was the 6th, and last, of the day.
Parked the geomobile in Bassett Street East. We had planned to do "Cache in the Vale" first, but as we approached the area we noticed a fella sitting on the lawn quite close to GZ, so we continued on to do "Stick Figure in Peril" cache first, before returning to this one.
On our return the fella was still sitting on the lawn but seemed to be meditating, so he didn't notice what we were up to behind his back. Quickly found the cache, which was a bit damp inside. Log has fallen apart and is now just a bunch of damp loose pages.
Signed Log and swapped a key ring (out) for a vintage 1962 Australian Penny (in). TFTC.
Find #543
Parked the geomobile in Bassett Street East. We had planned to do "Cache in the Vale" first, but as we approached the area we noticed a fella sitting on the lawn quite close to GZ, so we continued on to do "Stick Figure in Peril" cache first, before returning to this one.
On our return the fella was still sitting on the lawn but seemed to be meditating, so he didn't notice what we were up to behind his back. Quickly found the cache, which was a bit damp inside. Log has fallen apart and is now just a bunch of damp loose pages.
Signed Log and swapped a key ring (out) for a vintage 1962 Australian Penny (in). TFTC.
Find #543
Streak day #134 - my phone had me looking several metres away to start with, but then it seemed to recalibrate and led me to the correct GZ. It was an easy find once there as it was a little exposed. Signed the log and made sure to cover it up a little better. TFTC.
#1524 (2 of 9 today)
Decided to bite the bullet and head to another new caching area for me - the Northern Beaches.
I had four target caches - my primary target was a new hidden month, two secondary targets sharing a new hidden date, and a tertiary target of a still existing archived cache (The Hungry Hole GCF316).
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Totally messed up how to get here for the nearby Stick Figure in Peril - not what I thought from looking at Open Street Map. Finally sorted it out and after being pointed to a nearby area, found the right one and spotted the cache from a short distance.
Taking the cache away the drizzle intensified. Getting better and better.
Completed signing duties and then back for the replace.
SLTNLN
TFTC
Decided to bite the bullet and head to another new caching area for me - the Northern Beaches.
I had four target caches - my primary target was a new hidden month, two secondary targets sharing a new hidden date, and a tertiary target of a still existing archived cache (The Hungry Hole GCF316).
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Totally messed up how to get here for the nearby Stick Figure in Peril - not what I thought from looking at Open Street Map. Finally sorted it out and after being pointed to a nearby area, found the right one and spotted the cache from a short distance.
Taking the cache away the drizzle intensified. Getting better and better.
Completed signing duties and then back for the replace.
SLTNLN
TFTC
Found it on a very hot Sunday while escaping the heat and heading for the Coast. Quick find near a quiet bay. TFTC
14/1/15. 3:22 PM. Cache #2175. Streak day #206. 4th of 5 caches on a hot Wednesday afternoon. After "Zoo Farm", this was my last parking spot for the day. I grabbed my beach stuff, walked up the hill then down the steps to GZ. A swirly signal had me looking at several different areas before finally spotting the rocks I needed. Scrambled up, signed, and then back to the grass. I then kept walking to the beach, then up the big stairs to "Stick Figure in Peril". TFTC }:)
Fair amount of water damage inside. Needs a new log anyways and all the trinkets are stuffed. No TB anywhere to be seen either.
It was touch and go with the garden man but eventually found it after attacking the bush from every angle but the easiest one. Glad it was visible, otherwise would've had no shot. Lots of water damage inside. Needs maintenance.
Sydney for yet another work trip and decided to visit a friend up this way, I was early so this was nice to quick find. TFTC
Murphy and the lads found this shit at 3:50am coz we is the baddest cunts out! #wolvesasanchors
Was hoping for a cute little message on the MP3 player but it was out of battery! TFTC!
Easy little find. Container contents quite damp. Replaced logbook in plastic bag. tftc.
