The 'Kraken' - The Wall Belmont, Western Australia, Australia
By
Geardos Geckos on 10-Jun-12. Waypoint GC3N8T5
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Sorry guys. Went to look but could find it either... looks like it's been removed/lost .. ?
Owner Geardos Geckos.
Please keep Archived.
Owner Geardos Geckos.
Please keep Archived.
###Cache Maintenance Visit Required please.###
This geocache has been brought to my attention as needing an Owner Maintenance visit, as the logs indicate that it is most likely missing, or else some other problem exists with the cache. See the [GCHQ Health Score](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713) process.
I agree that it certainly seems necessary to have it checked by the Cache Owner.
The cache owner needs to:
* Take action to restore the cache or address issues such as correcting the D/T rating.
* Re-enable the cache by posting an Enable log
* Post an Owner Maintenance log to advise what has been done and to clear any Needs Maintenance attribute which is present.
Otherwise :
* Post a Note Log to request more time if necessary or provide other information..
**Do not use an Owner Maintenance log for this. That is for use only **when you actually do something to repair the cache**.
Alternatively:
* Archive the cache, and remove any remaining geo-litter from the site.
In the meantime, I've temporarily disabled the cache page to await owner action by Geardos Geckos and to take it off the playing board to prevent further geocaching community inconvenience.
[Please see the maintenance section of the Geocache Hiding Guidelines.](https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines?expand=1#cachemaintenance)
**I will check back in 30 days** to see that action has been by the CO.
If nothing has happened, I will assume that the cache has been abandoned, and, unfortunately, I will need to Archive this cache.
*Caches archived because of lack of maintenance/abandonment will not be unarchived.*
The Geocaching Community needs to have a degree of certainty that a cache is in good condition, waiting to be found, and the CO has a responsibility to maintain their caches.
Please see [my profile page](https://www.geocaching.com/p/default.aspx?u=Balayang) for additional information.
Thank you
Balayang
Community Reviewer -Australia
This geocache has been brought to my attention as needing an Owner Maintenance visit, as the logs indicate that it is most likely missing, or else some other problem exists with the cache. See the [GCHQ Health Score](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713) process.
I agree that it certainly seems necessary to have it checked by the Cache Owner.
The cache owner needs to:
* Take action to restore the cache or address issues such as correcting the D/T rating.
* Re-enable the cache by posting an Enable log
* Post an Owner Maintenance log to advise what has been done and to clear any Needs Maintenance attribute which is present.
Otherwise :
* Post a Note Log to request more time if necessary or provide other information..
**Do not use an Owner Maintenance log for this. That is for use only **when you actually do something to repair the cache**.
Alternatively:
* Archive the cache, and remove any remaining geo-litter from the site.
In the meantime, I've temporarily disabled the cache page to await owner action by Geardos Geckos and to take it off the playing board to prevent further geocaching community inconvenience.
[Please see the maintenance section of the Geocache Hiding Guidelines.](https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines?expand=1#cachemaintenance)
**I will check back in 30 days** to see that action has been by the CO.
If nothing has happened, I will assume that the cache has been abandoned, and, unfortunately, I will need to Archive this cache.
*Caches archived because of lack of maintenance/abandonment will not be unarchived.*
The Geocaching Community needs to have a degree of certainty that a cache is in good condition, waiting to be found, and the CO has a responsibility to maintain their caches.
Please see [my profile page](https://www.geocaching.com/p/default.aspx?u=Balayang) for additional information.
Thank you
Balayang
Community Reviewer -Australia
The whole elephant family couldn't find this one! Tftc where ever it may be!
Been meaning to do this one years but never quite got here. Today after visiting the 'old boy' in Bentley hospital Mr dimor and I then came to do a few caches.
A nice quick find here.
TFTC
A nice quick find here.
TFTC
Krakentastic! An initial search failed so I then read the hint and hey presto I soon it in hand! The log was full so I replaced it. TFTC, Geardos Geckos!
TFTC. Simple find, in the first place I looked. Thoroughly enjoyed the nearby rocks where I could sit down and wait for my heart to stop thumping.
DNF. I checked the wall, waters, boxes. Nothing obvious after 10mins of searching
Walked down to GZ and found the cache pretty quickly and after signing replaced everything as found.
Thanks Geardos Geckos for placing The 'Kraken' - The Wall for me and others to find.
I added my name to the log at 12:55 on 13/1/2023.
This is find number 6509 for me.
Thanks Geardos Geckos for placing The 'Kraken' - The Wall for me and others to find.
I added my name to the log at 12:55 on 13/1/2023.
This is find number 6509 for me.
A great hide.. after looking around we found the log on the ground, it's back in the cache now
Today was a part day of caching and a part day of returning Home. With a mid morning flight, refuelling duties etc I had an hour spare which I managed to slip in a few caches. Thank you for the cache
Nice start to day. Very cleaver hide but got held up chatting to a dog walker while holding the cache.
Nice start to day. Very cleaver hide but got held up chatting to a dog walker while holding the cache.
Took me a minute to figure out what I was missing and then it hit me. Log is so tiny that it’s already full
I marked the log ‘SR22’ on 29/08/2022 at 8:50am
I marked the log ‘SR22’ on 29/08/2022 at 8:50am
Took me a few tries but I found it thanks so much for the help and the hide
Excellent attention to detail to Ozziefy it!
Thanks for the hide.
Takk for cachen og for at du ledet oss til denne søte blå og gule lille blekkspruten! ????
Favouritt poeng gitt ??
Thanks for the hide.
Takk for cachen og for at du ledet oss til denne søte blå og gule lille blekkspruten! ????
Favouritt poeng gitt ??
Found with Redruthguy and Phillario. Great Kracken and very original container. Favourite point given. TFTC
Found it, we almost gave up but found it. recommend that you log on here instead of the logbook as it is stuck and water damaged
4.1.22
Caleb and Nicky
4.1.22
Caleb and Nicky
Finally logged after walking past hundreds of times. Cache looked like it had been disturbed or affected by the rains as it was in plain sight. Since I wasn't sure how it was hidden originally, I just did my best to hide it.
Log was also very damp, did my best to sign with a pencil but only tore the log slightly and so gave up.
Clever cache, thanks for the hide!
Log was also very damp, did my best to sign with a pencil but only tore the log slightly and so gave up.
Clever cache, thanks for the hide!
Returned with a bit more determination and got the kraken in hand. MYG67 came along and we repaired some restraints. TFTH.
Beautiful day not to be outside so had a crack at this after work only to find the Krakens restraints I think? If im on the wrong path please set me straight. This place would have been a kids all day hangout im my early days chasing frogs and catching tadpoles. Makes me think back to Tomato lake in the 70s. TFTH and I will come back
That scared the life out me!!! Hahaha unable to log as log is wet and stuck in place.
Find 4 of 10 with 2 DNFs on a nice Swan River loop by bike.
Nice cache here. Mrs O released the Kraken (not a euphemism).
TFTC Geardos Geckos!
Nice cache here. Mrs O released the Kraken (not a euphemism).
TFTC Geardos Geckos!
How may a mortal face and defeat the kraken? I approached the calm waters with caution... Any moment called now is full of possibles... a tentacle stirred indicating his presence from his place of secrecy - I squared my shoulders and; "Release the Kraken!"
Clever cache, great hint, FP awarded. Thanks for the hide Geardos Geckos.
Clever cache, great hint, FP awarded. Thanks for the hide Geardos Geckos.
Was driving past this one for a year now and finally managed to stop and log.
TFTC
TFTC
Wow... this one made me jump!
The Kraken is truly a formidable creature. Very nicely done .
The Kraken is truly a formidable creature. Very nicely done .
Think I jumped 10 when I found it. 5 with delight and 5 as well it scared the bejeezus out of me
Finally fount it! After a sad DNF we can happily log this as a find. Unfortunately we are still silly and forgot to bring a spare pen! No physical log for us but glad we could finally find the cache!
Very well disguised cache. Gave us a giggle! Watch out for the muggles, the kids forgot the pen so didn’t sign the log.
Initially I couldn’t find this one as I was not going to search too hard in the likely spots.
Then I saw a pen on the ground so I knew I was close. Sure enough I soon d the prize in hand after a more thorough search led me to the prize.
Thanks for the cache (and new pen)
Cheers
Then I saw a pen on the ground so I knew I was close. Sure enough I soon d the prize in hand after a more thorough search led me to the prize.
Thanks for the cache (and new pen)
Cheers
Waiting for my premium to be re-approved after expiring. I forgot how many were on premium only! So the pickings were very light today. This was quickly found. Thanks GG for the hide.
After dropping a mate at the airport, I went round for a few finds before returning all the way home again to pick up the parents to drop at the airport!
Loved the name and theme of the cache, as well as the hint. Thought it was very clever and made me smile, so for that, I am awarding a favourite point. A top effort! Might come back for a picnic! Cheers Geardos Geckos!
Loved the name and theme of the cache, as well as the hint. Thought it was very clever and made me smile, so for that, I am awarding a favourite point. A top effort! Might come back for a picnic! Cheers Geardos Geckos!
Log requires replacing. It was wet and basically useless. I didn't have a spare on me unfortunately!
Loved this cache. Very clever. Awarding a favourite point. The log is wet and probably needs replacing. TFTC
Nice and quiet on a public holiday. Odd little area but I made the find quickly. Nice little cache. TFTC
The kids loved this one. Didnt pull the paper out, cos we had nothing to write with, but took a pic of the cute creature holding the cache
