Choco's Panton Hill, Victoria, Australia
By ellie3228 on 11-Apr-11. Waypoint GC2T0CM

I cannot see any information that suggests to me that steps have been taken to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement - one or more of the following applies:

- Cache Owner unable to maintain cache
- 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.
- Cache has been abandoned by cache owner/cache in disrepair

As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to also prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

If you wish to repair/replace/make available the cache sometime in the next 28 days, just contact a reviewer (by email and include GC number in cache name) and, assuming it still meets the current guidelines, the reviewer will be happy to unarchive it.

If there are components or remnants of the cache and you haven't already done so, please return to the GZ and collect the cache (or remnants). We don't want to litter our environment with Geotrash.

Should you wish to replace the cache after 28 days has passed please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.

I doubt the validity of the last found log and still believe that this cache is MIA. The CO hasn't been active for 3 years as of this month.

[u]MAINTENANCE REQUIRED?[/u]
[navy]This cache would appear 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.

Geocache maintenance is a cache owner responsibility. Your prompt attention to any log that indicates things could be amiss will be greatly appreciated by all geocachers, see here http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#cachemaintenance
The guidelines advise; if you can't fix it straight away then Disable it till you can . . . . . . . and here's how; http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 . . . . . . . . . . I have disabled it for you this time! [^]

Please respond to this situation by 29th 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.

For ongoing issues please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 28 days so as to keep everyone up to date, or the cache will be treated as an abandoned cache and archived without further notice.

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]

Yayy found it

Needs a check by the CO but as the CO hasn't logged on since June 2012, I doubt that will happen.

While out on a cache finding expedition with Biggles1024, we stopped off at this one for a look. We worked on the numbers and off we went to GZ, once there it was a bit of a lucky dip as to where the cache was going to be by the GPSr as it didn't want to settle so it was time for the hint.
We then checked what we could that matched the hint but there wasn't a lot of spots but nothing was found so we decided to call it quits on this one and headed off to the next.

02/04/2015 7:30:00 PM

Performing the calculations was simple enough but many, many of searching at the nearby GZ proved fruitless. We went for the hint, which was quite explicit but still nothing. [:(!] It is worth noting that the fence line is very clear and it is quite easy to imagine that a cache or any stray object would have been found and removed by the property owner.
A check by the CO is warranted.

Out doing a driving lesson with MMelb who is learning to drive. We parked opposite the trolley and got the information. At gz we found the cache lying in the open. Replaced a bit better hidden. Thanks ellie3228
GJMMelb

Found with trailrunning on another Monday caching adventure, It was a rather cold one and we put in a few KM's picking up some caches. Thanks ellie3228 for the cache.

A quick calculation and a little stroll led us to the cache that was lying out in the open. I signed the log while GeoHubby Sando23468 popped a couple of strips of camo tape on one side of it to keep it more safely hidden for the next lucky cachers. TFTC

Found with carkisser and a cheep pumpkin for the geo misses ... TFTC

[font=Lucida Console][green]Zitrone![/green]

This one beat me to it. The hint is quite specific and it was raining so I gave up. That said, I got beaten by similar caches in the past and they weren't gone.

Thanks
Philipp

TFTC not so hot today

Found it

This one was pretty easy because you could walk from the lemon stall to the GZ.

TFTC

wolf721 out.

I don't know how many times i've driven past here. i'll be stopping more often i think. I bought lemons and considered herbs for the garden while Geogirl did the math and found the cache. TFTC.

This is such a beautiful area with magnificent views. Well worth the drive to get the cache. Also bought some lemons and a mint plant so a very worthwhile trip Thanks for bringing me up here.

Found after a quick search late this evening on UA's way home from work, A sneaky one to keep our 31 days going. TFTC

Have bought lemons here in the past , couldn't get any today as I only had a dollar to my name! A quick find but I got a nasty shock from the huntsman spider attached to the cache! Collected myself, shooed him off and then signed the log! Master D wanted the weird fish so took that and left a small Clarabelle wagon toy. TFTC

A bit of consternation as the trolley only showed the price for one of the products. So I took a punt and fortunately the decision was correct and the cache was discovered shortly afterwards. Its beautiful countryside around here. I've lived here for over forty years and I am still impressed with the views to N, S, E and W. In the summer the view South with the Dandenongs shimmering away in the distance is breath taking.
Thanks for the cache.

This was one of 142 caches found today during my Alpine region caching run. The weather was warm for this time of year and perfect for getting out and about and by the end I only had one DNF for the whole day.
It was a big day of caching today coming up from Melbourne to attempt the High Voltage Power Trail that was near Mt Buffalo. I had completed the trail a lot quicker than I expected (with 101 first to finds as well) so I decided to head to Wangaratta then back south via Benalla, Mansfield, Yea and Warrandyte before the final stretch for home.
With the coordinates worked out for GZ, a short search once there revealed the cache.
Thanks for the cache.




This entry was edited by Quasar3671 on Monday, 15 July 2013 at 06:14:43 UTC.

A re-visit while driving past to pick up a TB that had been there since October...cache in good order.

Found 8/12/2012 Quick stop on way home from panton hill pub , took phone coin left magnifying glass. TFTC Paul and Brenda

Found by Bob at 1650

My son and I were heading out to Yarrambat to pick up a new motorbike he had just purchased and we had a bit of time to spare, so I made a slight detour to pick up a few caches on the way. This was the first and, despite the presence of a few muggles not too far away, was an easy find without compromising the cache. I must say Choco's wares looked nice and fresh and I was tempted to get something - but we don't have a lot of use for those things, so I restrained myself this time.

TNLN, but dropped off a TB

Thanks ellie3228

A nice easy find at the end of the day - just the way I like it. TNLN, TFTC.

On my way to Yea this morning on my own looking an all the regrowth in the area after the tragic fire that went through. Spotted the first sign but still needed to go another 400 metres. Plenty of room to turn off and do the maths and search
Nice easy multi
Thanks ellie 3228

Found @1055 #1946
On another epic cache run today with caching buddy ahomburg. We had run this route before which is Yarra Glen then west towards South Morang and everywhere else in between. A good numbers today with 30 found in total and a few DNFs. An awesome day with a cool start and the forecast rain didn't eventuate so it was a rather nice sunny day at times.[^]

On approach to this one we notice a trolley and skidded to a stop to realize that we were still about 400m from the start so continue on but sort of guess what some of the answer would be. A quick confirmation confirm this and it was off to GZ for a nice quick find. A nice multi. Nice looking lemons too. Left blue gem stone. TFTC ellie3228

Date: 30.09.2012
Time: 10:58
Find # 2105

On our normal weekend caching run, SedgwickDave and I were first heading towards Yarra Glen, then doing a bit of a loop via Christmas Hills, Kangaroo Ground, Hurstbridge, Yan Yean, Mernda, Plenty and South Morang. It was a cool morning, but most of the afternoon was beautiful and sunny.

When we go on caching runs, we like to find at least three different cache types and this completed the trifecta for us today. A nice simpte multi, although I hope they dont change the price anytime soon!! Thanks for bringing us here and for the view from GZ.

Thanks to ellie3228 for the cache. TNLN.

Took a while to find but fabulous clues to get to it
Had us baffled for a moment and so was the lady from the lemon stall
Reread description a few times and finally the penny dropped
TFTC well done

This was our first multi,a lovely day out with 2peasinapod.

found @ 14:50 with mum and dad (ross47)

Nice quick multi to start our Sunday drive off.
Once found, we had a visit from a couple of the occupants that live in the paddock over the fence. Who were quite happy to just stand there and get a pat.
Great cache.

TNLN TFTC

A quick find @ 14:50 in the company of the geowife and Emeraldflame. Whilst signing the log we had a curious local come over to us hoping we'd give it some food - it did however seem content with the few pats it got before we headed off.

Thanks to ellie3228 for the cache. TNLN

Quick grab on the way through. Thanks.

Find #1068 @ 1450 Hrs on a cool but fine winters day! Out & about with my caching mates for the day, Happy Pants...

Nice easy unambiguous Multi whilst out & about around this beautiful area... Thanks for highlighting more of this fantastic area...

Took: Nothing
Left: Nothing

Thanks to ellie3228 for bringing me here...

*Cache Condition ~ Fine

No sour faces today, we cleaned this one up pretty quickly. TFTC

Great! We needed some lemons and the lure of grapefruit marmalade was too much to resist. TFTC

While we were keen to get home and showered after our very cold camping weekend at Kinglake, there's always that temptation of 'just one more cache'

So with this one having been scoped out on the way up on Saturday we hauled in here for a quick multi. Checked out the answers and then calculated a surprisingly close GZ. Ah, gotta love a short distance between waypoints! Cache was soon found in a good hide, and a TB dropped.

Very cute cache concept - I don't stop at these stalls as much as I should, but will definitely be more thoughtful of doing so in future.

TFTC

A neat little multi. Geograndad enjoyed this one.
Bought some limes whilst there. Look out for kangaroos!

TFTC

Excellent last cache for the day. Had a Great Steak Meal at St. Andrews.
Will take Harold and Marions NUTS to the UK this weekend.

Visiting from the USA & this was my first Australia find. TFTC

Thanks for bringing us to this area. My very first find in Australia. TFTC

After my quick find not five minutes before this one,I thought I would have a shot at this location, Ellie; I am not all that sure that this one is intact anymore, it also might be that I was also not looking all that close, there is it seems, some damage done to areas near the fence by recent storms and with my GPS even being at GZ, we combed the area and found nothing. I hope it was me and that your hide is a very good one and we will give it another try when we are in that area again.We even found a sign saying "SPEED TRAP" (and we exposed it for all to see just how good the calligraphy was) and yes there was even a speed camera operating with the occupant of that car, wondering (I would guess)"what are they doing over there lol". Thank you all the same Ellie3228.

This entry was edited by R&R3337 on Sunday, 08 January 2012 at 10:36:31 UTC.

The last of 9 on way home from a camping trip which inluced an outdoor cinema and an awsome sky view.. We were camping with mates at Flowerdale.. Thanks Ellie 3228 for the cache.. TNLN # 1958

A nice quick multi on our drive through this beautiful countryside [^]. After i gathered the required info from the cart, Janine punched the numbers into the smartphone and the treasure was soon in hand . All is ok and dry with this one. TNLN Thanks ellie3228

Found despite having the cops drive past us a couple of times pen.sco Tftc

I like these quick little multies!
I had plenty of all the ingredients at home so didn't avail myself of the produce.

Cheers ellie3228, thanks for the interesting stop.

Searched around for a while, signal was erratic under the nearby trees. Found in about 30 seconds after checking the clue. Took "glass" crystal and left a real crystal. Also took Geocoin Addict, will drop off soon. Thanks for the special limes at the trolley, will be back to get some kafer lime leaves soon, as the trolley had run out.

Love the quirky little cart here! A quick find.shame I couldn't find any gold coinage on me, so I leave this place without lemon, lime or leaf. Dropped off a geo coin, in exchange for the one within. Tftc!

Nice easy find after doing the maths. Pity there weren't any leaves in stock - that was all we needed. TNLN T4TC
Greg and Bev

A good hiding spot - found it OK with the help of my new I-phone app. and talked to the 'Lemon & Lime' man! Well done Ellie.

Found this at 20:40 while 'waiting for the skating' . The cold night air must have frozen my brain a bit as I made a rather bad error on one of the calculations , which had me searching a bit away from GZ for a while. Once I corrected the error though, I quickly had the stash in hand, the log signed and was back into the nice warm car .

TNLNSL, although our night cache geocoin had a visit to mark the occasion. Thanks ellie3228.

12/06/2011 17:03 Found: #512 After a lovely lunchtime out with the family for my daughter's 21st birthday party we took them home and the wife and I went for a short drive deciding to stop off at this simple multi. Having to setup the GPS on the phone took a little while and sadly I was not fast enough setting the co-ords into the GPS. Swapped TB's
TB OUT: TB3C6B6
TB IN: TB39N6G

Nice to have the rare event of finding a multi-cache, but took a while since I drive past this location on a daily basis. Wondering if we have another local geocacher in the area, as it seems strange that the most important clue for the cache can be changed at anytime.

TFTC Swapped some TB's

Found today after coming up here for an FTF. Stopped on the way back, checked the prices and found the cache. TB in and TB out. Thanks to ellie3228 for a nice stop on the way, and it looks like pumpkin soup for dinner tonight!

The first cache of a lovely Autumn day. The information was sorted quickly enough but the resultant location looked very odd. But only until I quickly realised that I had punched the data in wrongly. [:o)] Then the pooch came out to say hello and make sure that I had found the cache. The offerings looked tempting but I had just done the shopping last night.

Found @ 16:15.TNLN TFTC

Found at 1500. Quick easy Multi - just hope the price of the Lemons, Limes & Leaves dont change in the near future! grabbed this one on the way home from Easter lunch with the Outlaws!! SL TN Left TB TFTC - so good to have more out this way!!!

We loved this one, first time either of us had ever seen anything like it, after we found the cache and signed the log we went back to the trollry and bought some limes.
TFTC, Merann.

Nice afternoon for drive. Quite few cars were pulling up to look at the plants for sale behind the trolley so we parked a bit further away. Walked up, got the data and worked out the coords only to find that we were already there. Cache found at 4:25pm and discovered we were *STF*. That is almost three in a row! TNLN TFTC

Friends left at Choco's

Published

Second *FTF* for this afternoon. We knew we'd have a good chance at getting this as we were within 25 minutes drive of here only 15 minutes after it was listed. Got to location and calculated GZ. Happy to find the book unsigned. Geogirl made the discovery. Too TB. Thanks to ellie3228 for this one!