Eventing: Phase 3 Show Jumping Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia
By StaceV on 21-Aug-11. Waypoint GC32BE8

Time to Archive this cache... It was one of our (StaceV) favourites... but as no one works in this area any more... it was just too hard to maintain

(And it was an amazingly smelly area!)

StaceV (1&2&3)

On the way home from work and a walk and cache (or two) to clear the head.
Had to abort a short search due to gg's and mum's watching. Back sometime soon.
TFTC StaceV

Found it after a fair search watch out for gg's!

TFTC took a while to find.

Searched for a while then found it just sitting there completely uncovered. Tftc

TRICKY!:-)

After searching for a bit couldn't find

Took the dog/blonde idiot for a walk tonight to see if we could find this one, just a word to the wise, dogs like to eat and roll in horse poop, oh joy!
When we found it there wasn't anything that looked like camouflage on it but was nice to hunt for anyway.

Easy find but had to be quite

Found with my daughter tonight. had decided to get out of the house so the wife could watch the finale of big brother in peace. After heading for the ringwood area and finding muggles at the first five caches we decided that heading up this way should be reasonably muggle free and we were right. Find was pretty easy given the camo has come away but love the concept TFTC

4th cache for the day with Jukers.

Such a great, creative hide. Well done.

Tnln. Tftc.

Well made this one

Found this one on the way home from work today. It was such a nice sunny day that I couldn't avoid the temptation to go caching after work. A fairly quick grab this one but the temporary repairs to help make the find a bit easier.

With so many favourites I just had to go and check this one out! I wasn't disappointed as it was a very clever hide. Unfortunately the "temporary" but obviously necessary repairs, make the cache stand out a bit. It gets a favourite from me tho for the thought behind it......

Found this one finally. Today it was a very easy find due to a lot of gardening that has occurred. The cache was exposed and I walked straight up to it. It was a good to have this one put to bed but it is was a shame that it was almost too easy today. I took nothing, left nothing but signed log.

Thanks for the cache StaceV.

Found @ 11:35pm, find # 1663
As I was driving past this one I had to stop for a look around.
I was able to park very close to GZ, i got out and started looking around, it wasn't long when I spotted something and on closer inspection I had found what I was looking for.
Thanks to StaceV for this cache.

This entry was edited by stemicmitsar on Sunday, 16 September 2012 at 12:55:24 UTC.

Lots if rubbish around area and awfull smell.

After wandering back down from ". . Meander #20" via Pavitt track etc, Mrs B wanted me to tackle this one as she had already found it and enjoyed the cunning of the hide. Well find it I did although the camouflage has been damaged but that didn't detract from the clever thought that went into establishing this cache. Kudo's to "StaceV" for this one!

TNLN & TFT-excellent-C

The top (camouflage) of the cache container has detached. Let me know if I can help with it's repair.

Easy find, as the V can is unglued and the top of the container was exposed. When I found it, the lid hadn't been replaced properly either and was loose. Very inventive idea!! No sign of decoy? TFTC !!!

Never been here before............. Very inventive !! TFTC !!

Nice hide, tftc

Spectacular Camo, great idea. Didn't take too long to find. TFTC. Found with Naccas.

Out for a night caching run with Riker.
After debating if we needed to jump the fence to locate this one, we decided to brave the rain and go for a wander. When we released we didn't I really over thinked this one and was looking in obscure places. I was a good 10 metres away when Riker made the find.
TNLN TFTC.

If the camo is supposed to be glued or otherwise attached, it isn't anymore, but will will still sit together ok in situ.

thanx for the cache StaceV it was pony club day NICE

found @ 0:10 with dad (ross47)

Took longer to find than it should've. I blame the rain.
Great camo and great idea for a container.

TNLN TFTC

Found @ 0:10 in the company of emeraldflame after a few minutes of searching - in the rain . It took us a little while to home in on it tonight - I suspect it would have been a lot easier by day.

Thanks to StaceV for the cache. TNLN

You guys crack us up!!!

We love your pics at the 'scene of the crime"!

Hey... p-l-e-a-s-e do Mission Impossible 2... and take pics!!!!

StaceV

Found the decoy first then the real thing easily after the hint. Great container signed the log!

Out with Bushbuddy today we both enjoyed this cache Thanks StaceV

Needed the clue here after stumbling across a decoy in the tree.
Almost placed a log in the empty container until I read the clue, and knew it wasn't it.
So a further search revealed the clever, once again, hide.
Not sure why, but I had the sudden urge for a coffee............
Thanks again StaceV, another fave tick

Bush buddy
Great hide like red herring in tree thanks

On a walk and decided to check this one out, it didn't take me long to find but nearly got sprung by a couple of riders, .........great camo, left a new pen, .........spot on co-ords too.

TFTC

This cache is proving to be a real nemesis cache for me! I have attempted it multiple times both by myself and with Irontoad and it refuses to be found. I also have it on watch and know that other people have found it so it must be there but can I find it..... Ah well another day with no StaceV caches (though we attempted two - not our day!) - it must be another day that we get these StaceV caches.

Yes, the dumping of rubbish is DISGRACEFUL. We were sourcing another hide area, near a tip AAMF, and there was 1/2 km away a couch and crap spread over the side of the road. We like to think that Geo Cachers NEVER behave that way!

Got side tracked by a disused metal box in a tree hollow. However, further searching reveled the true cache. Nice container. tnln sl TFTC

Found it straight away. Nice hide. TFTC. What is it with people and dumping rubbish in the bush?

Omegaman1971

Have been looking at this one for a while now and I know what great caches StaceV always has...so today was the day.

Great Cache as always !!!!!

TNLNSL

Found it with geo-husband, he found a decoy first, but then I pointed him in the right direction. Tried to put a TB in, but it just wouldn't fit - too square.
Thanks for another good-un StaceV

Well I was about to leave , thinking "that's been Muggled" and then I read a previous log about a decoy.
Well done !
A nice piece of work and I'll give my next favourite point to you.
Cheers
Dog-gone.

# 2729 @ 14:38 with The Empire 20/26

Very nice. Had me going there for a minute, but The Empire was onto it.

Thanks StaceV

Found by The Empire @ 2:38pm with 3up
Find number 21 of 27 today. My brother had the same cache for a while a few years ago, it kept getting chucked in the bin! My thanks to StaceV for the cache.
- M

Gave it a tidy up, new log, please hide properly!

Keep Caching

StaceV

Maggieslens was in her element, horses everywhere. TFTC

Had to go for this one for my 300th; us horsey types gotta stick together been holding off to make sure it was a milestone cache. Unfort the inside is SOAKED, and the top is unsticking very badly. I LOVE the idea tho. And the decoy near by thank you for my 300th.

This entry was edited by Maggies_lens on Sunday, 29 April 2012 at 05:43:00 UTC.

Found it after a bit of search
Love the cache
great hide
Thanks StaceV for the hunting and cache

Excellent one - best camo ever I have seen... Fool me but not to WhitePaws9, she spotted it - glad have her for the day... Signed the log. Thanks StaceV.

Was doing my deputy duty today on a few StaceV caches and after reading the last couple of logs thought i should take a look at this clever hide!!

Hide is still in place and unfortunately for daytripper1970 you did not find the real cache!! Some tree trimming has been done at GZ and may have hidden the real cache!!

Logbook & swaps are safe inside!!

Happy Caching

Found it yesterday, however the box was completely empty. Thought you should know.

Cheers

Daytripper1970, JoJo and our dogs Bella and Shea.

Edited soon after entry After reading other people's logs; this might have been a decoy. Might go back at a later stage for a further look. GPS was right on the cache though so??????

I passed by GZ on my way to another cache, but there was a car and horse float at the gate with a girl dressed in horse riding attire, unlocking the gate. I didn't stop, but later came back this way to have a look. I did find a container. I thought this might have been a decoy cache but there was nothing at all inside. There were people using the facility and I felt a little conspicuous and I had other caches to do, so I continued on my way. Thanks for bringing me here.

Found 13:30, we came past here last weekend but the area was in use so the muggle density made in impractical to search for the cache then. Today with no one around we could search undisturbed. A great hide.

TNLN, CSI=4, thanks staceV.

Chip the Hamster visiting

Found 1800hrs - must have been mad to do this one today with the rain pelting down. After feeding the horse and cows decided to do a couple of caches and drop off a geocoin. Unfortunately after finding it the coin didn't fit but never mind really enjoyed this one and a favourite from us. Took nothing, left horse - thought it appropriate!

TFTC. Cool design for a cache

Tftc!

A great way to start the day with such a creative hide! Well, we fell for the nearby decoy at first but, after reading the hint, the find was made quickly. Log is a little bit damp but ok.
Best wishes to StaceV3 for a speedy and thorough recovery!
TFTC

19.02.2012 15:33
Find # 1459

I was on a bike ride in the Dandenong Ranges National Park and planned to be passing near to this cache on the way back to my car. This was my fourth attempt at this one and I was very determined to find it this time. I knew where GZ was so didn't need the GPSr this time. To my surprise, I actually found it almost straight away. What a fantastic cache and a very well constructed container.

Thanks go to StaceV for another extremely well crafted hide. Another of my favorites to you. TNLN.

#1028 Looked for quite a while here despite having a good idea of what we were looking for - tree cover played larry dooley with the GPS but in the end the most favoured area proved fruitful. Found it just as a car pulled up at the gate and a woman hopped out. Thought it may've been another cacher but it was someone who had often ridden there 40 years ago as a pre-teen and was having a nostalgic look. She hadn't ridden since, as on that last day her friend's horse bolted, was hit by a car and her friend was killed. Another great hide StaceV - you are so inventive, a fav from us once more. Took the '30' TB to take to NZ next week. Thanks a lot.

Went down in the cool, just before dark, and, armed with the clue, found this one. You guys impress me greatly with your innovative hides. Thanks again for your efforts, and best wishes to StaceV 3 for a speedy recovery.
Cv.

I am sure I speak for the greater caching community when I wish StaceV 3 a speedy recovery and send our best wishes.

Hey,
StaceV3 (the cache maker) had a serious car accident last week and has broken her neck, she is ok. She can walk and her heads all good (yay to future caches) but she can’t do anything physical.
She may be having an operation in a few weeks so more than likely we will not be putting or fixing any caches for quite a while.
We will try to keep an eye on our email if there is anything wrong with our caches but please don’t get frustrated if it takes us a while or if we have to disable them temporarily.
We have deputised Gaga66 as our honorary StaceV Field Agent.
Thank you Gaga xxx
From StaceV 1 & 2

TB DROP OFF

(YP04GG)

Found @ 02:35. On a night run with shogun, we stopped off to grab some refreshment then Joe wanted me to grab another StaceV cache while working our way back. Google lady took us on a merry trip down the back ways to get here, but we arrived in one piece. After a few false starts and locating a diversion, I eventually located the well camouflaged container. It was fortunate that I'd done a cache to put me in the right frame of mind earlier in the evening.
There was some foul rank smelling water in the lid of the container, but otherwise it is in good shape.
Took nothing, left nothing, signed log and decided to do a couple more on the way home.
Thanks for the cache StaceV.

Searched for some time with no luck

Great hide as usual ladies. With xambo4u today and resorted to using hint after finding dummy. Log book was a little dampish.

This was the highlight of a small caching run after Mr. xambo4u and I finished First Aid training a group of Instructors that work with people with a disability. With GeoDad (xambo4u)and geoteen in tow, off we went on this beautiful sunny day, teetering on the cusp of The Fiddler's 250th find. Though not technically our 250th, I will remember this cache fondly as our milestone.

Nothing more would please me if you ladies would consider visiting my sister caches "Troubled Waters #2..." and "Troubled Waters #1..." in Doncaster East if ever you are in the area. Your opinions would mean a lot to me.

I am honoured to cache amongst such wonderful GCers as yourselves and xambo4u.

Favourite point of course(as usual). TFTC and keep up the great work!


This entry was edited by The Fiddlers on Monday, 16 January 2012 at 08:53:50 UTC.

Well what can I say about this cache. StaceV has set an excellent cache and this one deserves a special mention. It was indeed creative and sneaky. I was out enjoying sharing a special milestone with Fiddlers as they reached their 250th cache after only being in the game for 6 months so was very pleased to get this one as a milestone. Keep up the good work and we look forward to doing more of your caches. TFTC WELL DONE.

tried to find this before but had no luck, saw that it had bee found so thought i would give it another crack and got lucky.

We've decided to try filling in our Caching Calendar so today was the first gap for January so we needed to find a cache. As we are also trying to clear our 10km zone we chose Smile Agai!n as the cache for tonight however had no luck so we needed another one...
Whilst there were other caches close-by that we haven't done as we were close to the edge of the 10km zone we thought a Stace V one would be more fun!
On the way here JMelb thought this was the one like one of ours but once we started looking and couldnt see anything like that we decided to look at the clue just to confirm it was and then realised it wasnt. Doi!! The cache was then found almost instantly - brilliant hide!!!!! Another favourite point from us!!
TFTC StaceV
GJMMelb

Right from the word go, I could see that StaceV caches were going to be great. I slowly watched the great comments on their first couple, and then as they brought more and more out they were getting higher and higher praise for them. So I decided that I just had to find all of them.... eventually. I have been waiting for an opportunity to go out to complete all of them, but each time I get to go out caching I never have long enough to come up here to find all of them. However, when I heard that my taxi had the day off REAL work today..... I jumped at the opportunity to finally come over here! As we got closer to the date, it looked like it was going to be a scorcher.... which it was! Luckily we brought a lot of frozen water bottles with us and we were mainly in the nice air conditioned car, so the heat didn't really bother us. The only thing that caused bother with the heat was the chance that we would be confronted with a snake . However luckily, we didn't find a single snake throughout the whole day!

This was one of the only caches that we found that required a slight detour off our chosen path. I noticed what turned out to be the hide straight away but I disregarded it while checking out the nearby box that could also be named trash . Another outstanding hide, however it was quite wet. I don't recall the logbook being wet..... but I do remember the outside of the container being soaked! Another container I have never seen before, and some more camouflage I have never seen before! Great location as well Thanks again Stace

Found at 10:03, log to follow. Another great hide, but the decoy fooled us!

Went back for the third time to this hide but alas it still eludes me. I have been twice with Irontoad - the last time was when the cache was disabled. Ah well I guess I will have to keep trying!

I decided to spend my lunchtime out this way looking for another great StaceV cache. The 45 minute lunchtime was pretty much taken up with driving to the GZ location. I recognised the area as I have used the nearby trails in the hills for mountain bike riding. I stopped at GZ and a number of muggles were nearby in trucks and backhoes doing something on the other side of the road. My searching was therefore more visual than physical. But after only a moment, I soon found the cache. A very tricky hide this one and well worth a favourite point. Thanks girls.

(Rated 4.5 stars with [url=http://www.gcvote.com]GCVote[/url])

Well .... We are blown away with your log - OUTSTANDING???!!! Thank youso much;)

Outstanding.
really, really good.
Even though I had to wait a little while for my gpsr to settle, I very quickly had my hands on this cache.
A very, very good cache.
Thanks and well done StaceV

Found at 1600. Yet another great inventive hide from StaceV!!! You never ceaseto amaze me with your creativity Diane!!

Went to what i thought was the perfect hiding spot - found a decoy not sure it is an intentional decoy but neverless decoy!! A little further hunting found the cleaver hide!! Took TB Left TB. SL. TFTC

Hey AWeqs! Don't you love it when you get a TB that matches so perfect with a cache? It makes you wonder if there is a HIGHER power at work? ..... Nah just us Geocachers, proving once again how diverse and attentive we are as a group of people lol...!
Thank you for liking our cache, and caring for it's condition.
StaceV (2)

ScottieW, we are so humbled, its for people like you that we make these caches!
StaceV (123)

I found this cache today at 5:05pm as a lone cache on the way home. In my final month of filling the caching day holes, this is the 2nd of 11 holes that I need to fill. After reading some of the other logs, do I dare attempt this one on the way hame in office gear? Yes, of course I do. (Plus there are a few back up caches around just in case.) After finding something else cache like but with no innards, I was wondering if this could be it. After checkng the hint, my search resumed with a different perspective and the cache was soon found. The cache itself is well put together and a treat to find. Our 22nd 4/1.5 cache. Thanks from D B-A.

Left trackable next to Horse riding school, lots of horses pass by each day. so the trackable should be happy.

Cache check. Cache camo was off but cache was still there just impossible to find nearly! Anyway all fixed and enabled again!
StaceV (2&3)

This entry was edited by StaceV on Friday, 02 December 2011 at 08:17:04 UTC.

Just ... Bit stunned... How to proceed? If I replace it wont it just get snatched again? Let us mull this one over..
Stacev

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Went to drop off TB this morning and cameo is lying on the ground and GZ has mysteriously disappeared. This awesome hide needs fixing.

Catching up on some logs. Found with Slink1 on another caching run. We made our mark TFTC

catchup log, Found with Dunko on a caching run quick find TFTC

Harahh! After about 5 visits, that extra hint helped tremendously! Very clever and good water tight container! TFTC
It's hides like this that lead me to my rant today in GC1MCGC, lol!

YIPPEE! GOT IT at last, after four 'stinking' visits dodging horses. Great hide. Clue helped a lot this time, thanks.

We spruced this one up a bit, cache is as solid as fort knox now. Because its a difficult hide it comes under a bit of accidental rough treatment but now with the new container its fantastic. Enjoy!

Found @1455 #696
This cache has been a tuff one to find. This was my 3rd visit and have notice that the area has become trashed, which is sad as the cache can be found without causing damage. A very clever hide and I almost gave up for the 3rd time but thanks to the hint the cache was quickly in hand. TFTC StaceV, this one is a favorite.

This time, armed with further information we found this very clever hide. It still took a bit of hunting round, before that uh huh!!!! moment came. Thanks for all the effort you put in to these cunning caches.

Found after a couple of minutes nice tricky hide but the clue makes it easier the smell comes from up the road a bit from the mulch place not a nice smell at all so signed the log then off to the vets for us

Having been here four times now I have seen this place somewhat 'trashed' since my first visit by cachers (Still, hasn't made it any easier for me to find!). I guess that's what you get for a tricky hide at a place like this. Maybe a better clue or drive past to see if anything needs changing to avoid further damage? All said and done, quite baffled still, will have to bring back reinforcements. You're one sneaky beaky!

On a very sad note, Bronson, Stacey's favourite horse who is referred to in the equestrian Cache descriptions, died last night. He was a champion in every way.

Found at 1.50pm GAFF4 in the company of Rebel Acts. Now that is another tough cache to find - especially when the previous finder totally buried it!
This type of cache hide is technically not within the guidelines, but we have a couple like this as well - so we will keep it a secret
Beautiful horse in that photo - and the rider as well of course!
Thanks StaceV.

No luck this time, but looks like quite a few cachers have been in the area as the undergrowth is becoming trampled down.

Would have been a lucky find, if I didn't get further info. Would give it a favourite if I had found it first time, maybe if the points stack up things may change. Glad the pony people happily park in the middle of the road and chat for a couple of minutes blocking the traffic out this way as well. TFTC TNLN

Drained water out of cache. No injuries received.

This could have been been a rare event a StaceV cache without any hiccups or torment. But I didn't find it. so those things that always torment me at the StaceV cache will get a second chance. Gave up after 40 minutes. Don't have the luxury of clues when I am away from the computer, so know that I didn't cover everything that could have been the clue, but none of them stood out as being different if I am thinking in the right way.

The fifth nemesis cache crossed off on a day full of them. Last time I PAF 'd and even with good info could not find it. Today is was quick, and last time it must have been completely covered over. A well done hide too, thanks StaceV.