Happy Valley Reservoir Chandlers Hill, South Australia, Australia
By
Lava12 on 05-Aug-10. Waypoint GC2CWJX
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Logs
It is time to go as it was not good place to hide it. Thanks for finding my cache in the past. Lava
Found part of the cache. The container was found and I searched around for a log sheet but couldn’t find anything. I placed a slip of paper in the container with my mark but having found it on the ground I wasn’t sure where it was meant to be. I have placed it near the end of the guard rail covered in natural camo. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the cap so I’m not sure how long the paper will stay dry.
It looks like people use this as a bit of a dumping ground which is a shame since the view is amazing! I’ve sent a report to the council so hopefully they come by and clean it up soon.
TFTC Lava12
It looks like people use this as a bit of a dumping ground which is a shame since the view is amazing! I’ve sent a report to the council so hopefully they come by and clean it up soon.
TFTC Lava12
Quick visit with Cachehunter as he was just to tick this one off. Thanks for your maintenance on all your caches lava.
Found! New hiding spot should definitely ward off muggles. Took a bit of searching but found it eventually. Needed some patience while mobile muggles went by in their motorised carts. I'm claiming ftf because its been moved :p TFTC
Coordinates changed from:
S 35° 4.459 E 138° 37.601
Coordinates changed to:
S 35° 4.458 E 138° 37.604
Distance from original: 16.2 feet or 4.9 meters.
Location has been changed to avoid being muggled again.
S 35° 4.459 E 138° 37.601
Coordinates changed to:
S 35° 4.458 E 138° 37.604
Distance from original: 16.2 feet or 4.9 meters.
Location has been changed to avoid being muggled again.
I have replaced this cache. Location has been changed to avoid being muggled again.
I had almost all of March away from caching to concentrate on the Garden. 
Time to get back to working towards my goals for the year.
Today myself, Blackadders and S.A. Sewer Rats headed out once again for a Wednesday Wander. Today we headed south towards the Flagstaff Hill area with a big ladder on the roof as there were a couple of caches where we thought it might be useful.
Last month I was here to see the cache had been involved in a traffic crash and come off worst. Since then the CO had replaced it and so I returned on my way past to the target area and made a quick find.
Only one of the three goals from last year achieved.
So once again trying and fill my calendar with multi-caches and complete loop 11 again this year. [^] For my third goal I will try and get my DNF numbers to single digits. 
That should keep me busy again this year! [:o)]
***Thanks Lava12 for putting out this cache and maintaining it for our enjoyment. ***
Logs prepared and published through GSAK.
Time to get back to working towards my goals for the year. Today myself, Blackadders and S.A. Sewer Rats headed out once again for a Wednesday Wander. Today we headed south towards the Flagstaff Hill area with a big ladder on the roof as there were a couple of caches where we thought it might be useful. Last month I was here to see the cache had been involved in a traffic crash and come off worst. Since then the CO had replaced it and so I returned on my way past to the target area and made a quick find.
Only one of the three goals from last year achieved.
So once again trying and fill my calendar with multi-caches and complete loop 11 again this year. [^] For my third goal I will try and get my DNF numbers to single digits. That should keep me busy again this year! [:o)]***Thanks Lava12 for putting out this cache and maintaining it for our enjoyment. ***
Logs prepared and published through GSAK.
Coordinates changed from:
S 35° 4.455 E 138° 37.605
Coordinates changed to:
S 35° 4.459 E 138° 37.601
Distance from original: 31.6 feet or 9.6 meters.
I have replaced this cache. The coordinates have been altered slightly.
S 35° 4.455 E 138° 37.605
Coordinates changed to:
S 35° 4.459 E 138° 37.601
Distance from original: 31.6 feet or 9.6 meters.
I have replaced this cache. The coordinates have been altered slightly.
Today I needed a multicache so I decided to leave the close to home ones and go for a drive. [^] After getting the multicache I decided to find some other nearby caches - as you do. This was the first one I tried but although I found a cache container I couldn't find the log.
Problem number 1. Some fool has crashed into the cache hid and pushed the metal up to the hide location so the cache can't come out. Some serious repairs will be needed but that is not the CO problem. see photo.
Problem number 2. I was able to put a stick into a hole on the hide and push the container to the end and saw that there was no lid on the container. I was able to insert my finger into the cache, tip it up and found there were no contents......log etc. I searched the ground and I found a marble and a pencil but no logbook.
Thanks lava12 for the search anyway.
This was the first one I tried but although I found a cache container I couldn't find the log.Problem number 1. Some fool has crashed into the cache hid and pushed the metal up to the hide location so the cache can't come out. Some serious repairs will be needed but that is not the CO problem. see photo.
Problem number 2. I was able to put a stick into a hole on the hide and push the container to the end and saw that there was no lid on the container. I was able to insert my finger into the cache, tip it up and found there were no contents......log etc. I searched the ground and I found a marble and a pencil but no logbook.
Thanks lava12 for the search anyway.
This evening, I travelled to Clarendon primarily to complete *The History of Clarendon* Adventure Lab, and visited a variety of places that contained geocaches. I hadn't fully explored Clarendon before except for an engagement party at the pub, and found it a quite historical and quaint town sitting next to the river. I used the remaining day's light to find roadside geocaches along the turns and crests of the roads, driving back through Blackwood to return home.
A nice sunset forming below this valley, so scenic views from this vantage point. I managed to make the quick find after parking right next to GZ. The cache container and logbook were in good shape. Thanks Lava12 for the cache placement and ongoing maintenance.
A nice sunset forming below this valley, so scenic views from this vantage point. I managed to make the quick find after parking right next to GZ. The cache container and logbook were in good shape. Thanks Lava12 for the cache placement and ongoing maintenance.
Thanks Lava . Great views but disgusting dumping groubd.. cld do with its own CITO or a visit from Repay SA.. careful with young ones.. bottles, needles etc
Veni. Vidi. Vici. Scripsi .
Was working in the area today and had one more ancient wonder left to find to complete the series and I still had 45 minutes before I had to meet the rest of the crew. So, consulted the map and this one was the nearest cache that met the criteria so off I headed. Arrived in the area and parked within a few metres of GZ and with the GPS i the car and the engine running hopped out of the car, wandered across to GZ and located the cache. Took it back to the car to stamp the log and then reassemble it all and back to GZ to re-hide as found. Nice view from here and a fitting end to the Wonders of the world.
Gratias pro cache Lava12
Was working in the area today and had one more ancient wonder left to find to complete the series and I still had 45 minutes before I had to meet the rest of the crew. So, consulted the map and this one was the nearest cache that met the criteria so off I headed. Arrived in the area and parked within a few metres of GZ and with the GPS i the car and the engine running hopped out of the car, wandered across to GZ and located the cache. Took it back to the car to stamp the log and then reassemble it all and back to GZ to re-hide as found. Nice view from here and a fitting end to the Wonders of the world.
Gratias pro cache Lava12
After just completing an awesome Multi nearby the rain had well and truly put a stop to my caching when i pulled up at this one's GZ just across the road. A Muggle walking his dog just made it back to his SUV when the wonderful-wet-stuff hit [^]
Some 10 or more minutes later i wandered over to make a swift find, still drizzling a wee bit, i brought the cache back to my GeoMobile to SL in the warm and dry [^]
SL at 10:44 on Wednesday 13 May 2020.
All is good and dry within the cache
TFTC Lava12
Some 10 or more minutes later i wandered over to make a swift find, still drizzling a wee bit, i brought the cache back to my GeoMobile to SL in the warm and dry [^]
SL at 10:44 on Wednesday 13 May 2020.
All is good and dry within the cache
TFTC Lava12
Today we are heading back to Adelaide driving through the Barossa Valley via Hahndorf and try to find some caches on the way.
#6: Spotted the box from wide...
Regards from Switzerland.
#6: Spotted the box from wide...
Regards from Switzerland.
Found while out a bit south of the Belair National Park with a new Oregon 700.
Looks like some research is required before logging happens as desired.
Thanks Lava12 for the cache
Looks like some research is required before logging happens as desired.
Thanks Lava12 for the cache
First find for the day, on the way to Echunga for a Scout event. Great view, TFTC
Cache no.2 for today! We found the cache quickly enough, but as I pulled it out, we saw a huge huntsman spider on it! I quickly dropped the cache, but the spider scurried away!
Thanks for the cache!
Thanks for the cache!
TFTC has no pen to sign , will be back to sign when it ain’t busy lucky tonight no one here
Out for 4hour ride today, as I came past here I new this cache was here and usually there are cars all over the place, today no one was insight so a quick stop and sign of the logbook.
TFTC
TFTC
We approached this cache from the wrong direction as there was no suitable parking spot. So a little way further down the road, we turned around and came back, finding a good park on the western side of the road and right next to GZ. Accurate coordinates and a familiar style of hide led to a quick find. The cache and contents were in good condition. Thanks Lava12 for the cache and the great views to the west.
Coordinates changed from:
S 35° 4.435 E 138° 37.605
Coordinates changed to:
S 35° 4.455 E 138° 37.605
Distance from original: 121.6 feet or 37.1 meters.
Location has been changed to avoid being muggled again.
S 35° 4.435 E 138° 37.605
Coordinates changed to:
S 35° 4.455 E 138° 37.605
Distance from original: 121.6 feet or 37.1 meters.
Location has been changed to avoid being muggled again.
A quick find of this cache and a short stop to take in the great view from GZ. Worth a favourite point.---SL-----TNLN-------TFTC
There is always a muggle here it seems. But with some stealthy moves made the find. Log a tad wet so put in a zip lock bag. TFTC
Looks like this cache has had some muggle visitors (see pic) .
A quick find. TNLNSL.
Thanks Lava12.
.A quick find
. TNLNSL.Thanks Lava12.
Haven't found many caches lately so headed out today to get some. After finding my first cache for the day left the car where it was and after a short walk had a quick find for number 2.
TFTC Lava12
TFTC Lava12
A nice quick find to end our caching evening.
There was a car parked on the other side of gz,
but they were obviously oblivious to what we were doing.
hevwalker & I stuck around to admire the lights and the pink sky.
Thanks for the cache Lava12
There was a car parked on the other side of gz,
but they were obviously oblivious to what we were doing.
hevwalker & I stuck around to admire the lights and the pink sky.
Thanks for the cache Lava12
A beautiful night to be out & about with clare007...the sun has gone down...our torches lit...
Wow this road is really busy tonight...
Great views...not of the reservoir but of the city lights and the pink sunset...
A quick find...TFTC Lava12
Wow this road is really busy tonight...
Great views...not of the reservoir but of the city lights and the pink sunset...
A quick find...TFTC Lava12
Out on a morning cache..driving by this one on way home so thought i best stop! Tftc 
Often drive past this spot and there always seem to be cars parked near GZ, but this time the carpark was empty, so quickly pulled in found the cache and we were back on the road.
TFTC
TFTC
I finally had the chance to look for this one after driving by a couple days ago but had a lot of muggle cars parked in the area. Was free of muggle traffic this time but just as I was getting ready to replace it an overheating car blazed in right next to me so I had to be super stealthy to replace it.
Took the happy face lanyard and left a pack of hypo-allergenic tissues for those who might be suffering from hay fever.
Found by the Aussie branch of the GronwoldFamily/Dobie's Pride.
Took the happy face lanyard and left a pack of hypo-allergenic tissues for those who might be suffering from hay fever.
Found by the Aussie branch of the GronwoldFamily/Dobie's Pride.
I finally had the chance to look for this one after driving by a couple days ago but had a lot of muggle cars parked in the area. Was free of muggle traffic this time but just as I was getting ready to replace it an overheating car blazed in right next to me so I had to be super stealthy to replace it.
Took the happy face lanyard and left a pack of hypo-allergenic tissues for those who might be suffering from hay fever.
Found by the Aussie branch of the GronwoldFamily/Dobie's Pride.
Took the happy face lanyard and left a pack of hypo-allergenic tissues for those who might be suffering from hay fever.
Found by the Aussie branch of the GronwoldFamily/Dobie's Pride.
Off for an afternoon caching with Purrfect Di.
Fantastic view and a quick cache find.
TFTC Lava12
Fantastic view and a quick cache find.
TFTC Lava12
Great view from this location and easy to park close by too. Found by Geoterrier and co. Tftc.
On my way to another cache and about to turn the corner when I note that there is a cache 10m away, hmm, best investigate.
After looking in a few spots finding no cache but I did find a pair of sunnies, I turn around and low a SPOR enters my vision, this is generally a good sign and sure enough a cache is soon in hand ... whats this a geocoin as well, well a log signed and a geocoin joining me on my journeys and I'm off to resume my journey.
After looking in a few spots finding no cache but I did find a pair of sunnies, I turn around and low a SPOR enters my vision, this is generally a good sign and sure enough a cache is soon in hand ... whats this a geocoin as well, well a log signed and a geocoin joining me on my journeys and I'm off to resume my journey.
I have replaced a new log book.. Dropped off Planet Schule Geocoin 3 . Happy Hunting 
Quick little find
Rehid it as it was in plain sight.
Love your hides lava12 keep it up
Rehid it as it was in plain sight.
Love your hides lava12 keep it up
The streak continues at 97 days now.
On our way to get Christmas Spirit after grabbing a Xmas tree earlier in the evening and decorating it.
TFTC Lava12
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9:26 pm - Find #2305
On our way to get Christmas Spirit after grabbing a Xmas tree earlier in the evening and decorating it.
TFTC Lava12
)9:26 pm - Find #2305
I didn't even know that Oakridge Road went up this far. In the day time it would have a great view. TFTC
Day 89 of the planned 100 day streak. The end is nigh
I like it up here in winter, on the days that are made remarkable by what you *can't* see, because everything is obscured by cloud. The place has a different feel to it then; it's better somehow.
The view is lovely this evening, with a crimson streak of fading sunlight behind the lines of grey clouds on the horizon, and the reservoir itself is glowing a silvery blue.
I hear there is a possible plan to open up the reservoir and surrounding area for recreational purposes. I would love to go out there in a canoe or small sailboat, and to be able to walk around the grounds... but I don't think the resident kangaroos that I love (and the occasional wedge-tailed eagle) will hang around for the publicity.
TFTC Lava12
30/11/16, 9:04 pm Find #683
I like it up here in winter, on the days that are made remarkable by what you *can't* see, because everything is obscured by cloud. The place has a different feel to it then; it's better somehow.
The view is lovely this evening, with a crimson streak of fading sunlight behind the lines of grey clouds on the horizon, and the reservoir itself is glowing a silvery blue.
I hear there is a possible plan to open up the reservoir and surrounding area for recreational purposes. I would love to go out there in a canoe or small sailboat, and to be able to walk around the grounds... but I don't think the resident kangaroos that I love (and the occasional wedge-tailed eagle) will hang around for the publicity.
TFTC Lava12
30/11/16, 9:04 pm Find #683
