Watt-le-B? Bella Vista, New South Wales, Australia
By steveishere & MattKwashere> on 06-Aug-11. Waypoint GC31K5H

A pity this cache was archived - it was a nemesis of mine! At least I had found the right spot, though (thanks for providing the hide's details).

The cache has gone missing again and the camo no longer fits in place so regrettably I am archiving this cache.

For those recent DNFs the cache was hidden inside the metal vent cap. Sorry you were unable to get the find but I didn't want you to for ever wonder where it was. Unfortunately the vent cap has also been tampered with that the hide no longer works.

Sigh. I searched for this a few years ago, unsuccessfully, so when I was in the area decided to try again. The kids were with me, but didn't really help, with Geokid11 more interested in his book. I tried the same approach as KRS, trying to replicate the view from one of the photos and then objects nearby, rather than the areas I had searched last time. There were a few interesting areas, but they didn't reveal any container.

I shall (likely) be back.

Think I know where it is... But my spider fear is keeping me from reaching and feeling inside

30/10/15. 12:04 PM. Cache #3152. Streak day #495.
1st of 4 caches today - Bella Vista & Beaumont Hills

When I first got here, the search area was muggle free. My first instinct, based on the hint, was to look up high at the trees, just beyond the edge of the path. Nothing there. Then I thought that the hint's verb doesn't necessarily have to be followed by "up"; it could be "in".

But by then, there were quite a few muggles about getting into and out of car spots, so I just had to sit there and read past logs. Some suggested rubble, so I looked behind me, and when the coast was clear, started moving things around. Still nothing, and I needed to stop for the next batch of muggles.

More log reading and a photo taken "From near GZ" had me trying to line up the same trees to get the same view. When I got that I sat down and pondered. Hmmm, maybe this thing....cache in hand! Signed, replaced and then continued off to "The Sniper". Thanks Steve, Matt & RIS.
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I had attended this cache location some time ago but was muggled out. Today it was a quick easy find. TFTC.

Sneaky hide, took me a 20 minute to find.

Thus one troubled me for ages. In the end, had to call a friend to get the number of someone else to tell me where the the cache was. It's funny, because I checked this spot when logging my DNF last time. But didn't check it again today. A very cunning hide. Glad to get that off my list! TFTC

Cache has been replaced

New log, new cache

School holidays are coming up and hope to fix this cache in the next couple of weeks

Cache is gone - will try to replace asap

Id like a check up on this

Mmmmm, I believe I know where the cache should be, but the area has been disturbed a bit. A few broken items that might be related to the cache. Might need a check up

Took a while ,But clever cache , needed to be replaced carefully. A FP for this .[^] thanks ris768 or whom!!

Sneaky sneaky camo. Found by geowife who was not keen to get the cache out of the camo due to the resident redback. Luckily geohubbie was much braver.

Was amazed to see that someone signed the log earlier today - next time could they please remember to put the log into the lid and then you don't need tweezers to get the log out of the container.

Found it. Trouvé. 見つけた

I wont lie that was tricky. Luckily i have seen equally cunning hides before. When it comes to urban hides ur looking for quick turn arounds. Arrive find rehide and away... when ur talking bush u can take ur time... the hunt for us was not as urban as id have liked. But abiut 15-20mins in the log was signed and carefully replaced

Ok props to u and to Salem. That was sort of evil and thanks to Salem for the find. Dont think i would have found it to be honest...

Found, very clever. The trees make the GPS signal jump around abit.

Thank you for the cache

I don't think is there any more

Luke and I think we found the awesome hiding spot... But sadly no cache?

yeewww got it, cool spot

The camo had been removed, I was thinking I would need to archive the cache but decided to have a look around. Found the camo down the bank about 5 metres away and the cache was was still inside. Placed camo and cache back at GZ. Hopefully it stays in place.

Trees have been removed cache assumed lost

TFTC. Cameo was not where it ought - it was exposing the container to me directly on approach. In concluding visit I restored cameo to position.

Long time between visits, almost three years. Keeping in mind where I looked in the past I was able to get my hands on this one relatively quickly, even with the GPS having only accuracy to 10m. TFTC and for keeping this one alive!

Cache check done, replaced the log just so it can have a fresh start. Found this a lot easier than I did the first time, maybe because I knew what I was looking for ready to go again for those yet to find this one. Very honoured to be the new caretaker.

Watt-le-B? was transferred from steveishere to user ris768

This cache is up for adoption.
Please contact me if you want it.

This time was easy.
Last time I came across this cache was not there.

Nope. GPS was all over the place! I shall return.

Set my gps to take me back home when I noticed that I would be passing this cache. Took a turn to find it.

Don't think it was how it was supposed to be, camo was very obvious and full of water (guessing it was upside down) log dry replaced other way up. TFTC

TFTC - Found with Christmasham.

Found with Interceptking. TFTC

Quick park n grab, replaced and nice camo. TFTC!!!

found this one very quickly as it was definitely not in the right spot, in the open , upside down with container exposed. replaced it in the right spot but still seemed a little bit unstable, nice camo however. TFTC

Tftc overlooked a few times but then went for it

Nice hid TFTC

Had to come back after other finds with more experience good job

Found it on the 2nd attempt. As past logs said picked up and dismissed. Great hide.

Checked out the concealment and found you just need to be a little careful.
Replaced the log sheet and fitted all back snug ,safe and sound.
REMEMBER>>>PLEASE REPLACE CACHE CONTAINER THE WAY YOU FOUND IT,
THEN PUT THE CONCEALMENT BACK THE WAY YOU FOUND.
Thanks,
Happy Caching.
Steveishere

Possible fault, will check it out this week.

Cheers
Steveishere

Awesome hide persistence prevailed tftc

Found this on the second visit, bringing lozza2012 for backup. Weekends are definitely best, with very low muggle activity. Steve and MattK, you did my head in, but it was worth it in the end. Happy is right, it does pay to stand back and look at all possibilities, not just the obvious. SL & TFTC!

Took me a few visits, and a "PAF" similar experiences with previous finders of having it in hand a few times. Glad to cross this off the list!

Ah ha! Much quieter in the evening with only the possums to spy me. My initial thoughts were correct and I had CIH in no time flat. Clever hide, I like it!

This entry was edited by jmaxadventures on Tuesday, 20 August 2013 at 12:01:28 UTC.

Hmmm! A few suspect spots but so many curious muggles about at lunchtime on a weekday. After reading the logs I'm pretty sure I know where it is but will need to return another time.

Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky! Even after getting a hint from a PAF, it still took a little bit of work to find this one. Great hide and definitely a favourite for me. TFTC!

Searched everything I could think of with no success. Will have to try again another time!

Iwashere a year ago and could not narrow down GZ.

Confirmed GZ and a different 3G carrier. Quick find in the end.

Glad to get this one off my list.

Thanks SiH.

Great hide - very clever! Really enjoyed searching for this one. Suspected it all along but had to pick my moment with muggles coming and going. TNLNSL / TFTC

A very,very clever hide, great cammo. Found with geoson on quiet Saturday afternoon and had a nice walk around the surrounding ponds. SL TFTC.

Same as others touched 3 times b4 goemissus got me to check "better" tftc good one

Spent about 15 minutes looking high, looking low, looking at odd things and then doing it all again. Looked at cache container several times and we all three touched it and dismissed it. Took curious geoson3 to look closer and geomum to reach and we had it!
Very clever. So glad it was a Sunday and no-one else was around to watch from the buildings. Thanks steveishere and son for a great cache.

Work finished early today so decided to go out with Footyfanatics and cover off a few in this area. Searched all over but didn't find it. Will be back after a few sleepless nights.

Didn't find it on a day out with evangt. We were all over the place but no luck.

TFTC

Made it back here to search again, picked up the camp a few times and dismissed it but then reached and made the find. Very clever. TFTC

This is my first attempt at geo. I have been searching the area for ages now. Can't find it

I actually found the camo last time but I only used my eyes and therefore DNF the cache. This time used a different sense in the same camo and it was a very quick find SL #615 on streak day #121 TFTC very quiet here on a Saturday arvo.

Too good for me today when I can decipher previous logs, hints and clues I will be back. Geodogs were getting bored and I was looking suspicious.

This entry was edited by ris768 on Thursday, 04 October 2012 at 06:31:49 UTC.

Was sure everyone in the building was laughing at me as I walked around, and around.
Saw GZ as soon as I got there and thought "that can't be it", half hour later...

Arrived in Norwest 20 minutes early for a medical appointment. Sounds like the perfect amount of time to earn a smiley face - right? Hmmm, not quite.
Ten precious minutes later we found a car park. That left a ten minute window to find a three star cache. Can we do this? The wattle trees did their best to shower us in their yellow blossoms and we quickly searched in vain.
Time was up, a blue face was declared.
Until next time....

Thanks anyway Steveishere and MattKwashere>

HHMMM?... Very sneeky. We were not leaving here til it was found.... And we found it .. Talk about a wobbly..., a fav point .. We started looking for a bumblebee in a wattle tree... Not. !! TFTC

Took us a while but got there eventually. Glad I didn't have to reach too high... SL..TFTC

Had a bit better search this time and after a goodly hunt had cih. SL TFTC

This entry was edited by ThaFlava on Thursday, 06 September 2012 at 15:42:46 UTC.

It's a DNF for me today. After completing a medical appointment nearby I thought I'd go in for thw hunt. Unfortunately, lots of muggles coming and going prevented me from a thorough search. I'll try again on a weekend when I suspect the area will be a lot quieter. I did notice some broken concrete blocks along the path near GZ and wondered whether this may affect the hide. Thanks Steveishere and Geoson. I'll be back to try again.

Dear fellow Cachers,
The Wattle is out and so are the Cachers!
There are plenty of clues in the "long description" to help narrow down your search for a quick find
Please be advised if your are near the broken concrete blocks/wall your 4mts away from the hide.
Enjoy
Steveishere

Oh dear! Between us, geoson and I had hide in hand several times, among other possibilities, were about to give up and leave, but suddenly actually DID what the clue suggested, with the hide. And bingo!

Nice hide! Really clever liked it a lot. TFTC

No. 214

very clever hide

Checked in on this little guy and all is good.
Steveishere

GPS didnot settle at all gave it a quick going over on a cold Sunday. Will try again this week.

Tricky little one well done!!!! TFTC !!!

We have been here 5 or 6 times in the last week searching. I have actually had the container in my hand twice and not known it. This was very well hidden. Thanks for nearly sending me crazy and an excellent hide/hunt. TFTC

Nice hide TFTC

I can tell you the cache is still there it has not been muggled the cache is in good condition and the log is dry. You just need to take a step back and evaluate the surroundings its an interesting cache and in my books a good hide!!!

This entry was edited by HappyPaintball on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at 12:57:56 UTC.

I am glad to finally put this one on the Found it! list.
I searched around here last time and told the kids not to touch that!
Mental Note - Next time kids suggest I look in that spot just do it!
I lost my gloves here last time, I must have put them down and left them behind
I ended up contacting CO and they said I most probably had looked at it and dismissed it.
I helped someone on a cache recently and asked for a hint on this 1. The moment they gave me the hint I knew where it was.
Geokids set off on the find and said it's not here mum! A closer inspection and the little blighter was in hand.
Fantastic Job on the Camo
TFTC

This entry was edited by Gibbo455 on Sunday, 03 June 2012 at 10:31:02 UTC.

Found one like this near Straithfield this mourning which jolted my memory of this cache. CO gave me a hint but I couldn't make head or tail of it. Good to put this one to bed.

Spent way too long here!
PAF couldn't remember this 1 so looked some more. The retaining wall is falling apart in the area I was looking.
Will read a few logs and try again
TFTH

This entry was edited by Gibbo455 on Saturday, 12 May 2012 at 14:55:08 UTC.

looked high and low.. reached all over without any luck. Had 3 sets of eyes.but no luck.. this will go on my watch list ubtil I know it is still there and will return to find next time.

Visited it today on an 8 hour caching spree with club_bindi and JYGE.
No joy here today and judging by the previous logs we just weren't looking hard enough. Will return another time. TFTC.

Came here at night while the other Cheeky Cacher (Megan) was at one of those smelly Body Shop girl party's.... So what an excuse to go caching!!

Arrive at GZ, found the trees and begun my search...
Good hide guys! I'm glad you hid it here!
SL & replaced
TFTC cant wait to do your others..

Looked for nearly an hour without luck. Could CO please check if this has not been muggled.
Thank You

Hi Happy cachers,
Due to the nature of the hide I would very much doubt its been muggled.
If I get a string of DNFs then I mite check and if its there then I mite just bump up the difficulty!
Use the clue and you will find it.
Steveishere

The area that appeared most likely last time I was here has been boarded up (to a degree) and I didn't want to damage their maintenance work. I tried reaching in other directions, but still no joy

Finally got this one attempted to get it a few times after hours but there was always a security guy about when I came here looked about a bit but there is only really one place TFTC

Maybe I spent too much time at Bifrost. But I did find a couple of 'bison tubes' and a Maxibin of sorts. Just no cache in hand - even with Steve's prompt!
Sorry, what can I say! I shall return.

This one was awesome!! Coordinates are few metres off but even without that it was very well done

Came back for another look, this time we got lucky, signed log and put back exactly how it was. Good one TFTC.

OK so I needed to see a client and my cache is just out side from them so after I finished inside. I just had to see how it was sure enough its still there and I mite need to change the log but there is a lot of room on the back so cache on.
Oh and it needs to go back just were you found please.
Steveishere

Gps was pointing to the road, looked around where I thought it might be, but was not lucky this time, will be back.

Had 10 minutes while waiting for my wife, which is clearly not enough. I looked on / in the likely place(s), but the cache-magnet must not be working. Thanks anyway

Found with geofamily exactly where I told geo hubby to look last time and he said it wasn't there thanks

Found with Geofamily

Definatly a case of third time lucky.

Thanks For The Cache
found with GeoFamily TeamBooo, Booo Booo and Booo's Dad
finally a haf dry day to go caching

TFTC [)]

last find of the day . Very clever what ever it is

Had an apt with the orthodontist in this building today so thought that made a good opportunity to do a cache. Wasn't overly optimistic given the number of DNF's logged but today must have been our day - had cache in hand straight away. Very sneaky - very clever. Great effort guys.

Whilst logging another DNF on Bifrost we came back to once again find this one. Wouldn't of found it without a handy but obscure clue from the CO. I should of known better of what to expect and look at things with a bit more detail. Thanks Steve and Matt. CobTod