The Parking Lot Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
By
debanco , wombatjo, (+1) on 07-Nov-12. Waypoint GC40XPT
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Logs
=[ this one was my very first house cache! Some mugglers around . I could not find it at all! I need some help!!
Felt a bit obvious walking around. Poked about in a few areas. No luck. Left before anyone from neighbourhood watch could call the police.
#909 (6 of 6 today)
On the way home, came back via this cache to avenge my previous DNF.
Again, I just couldn't see it. Luckily there were no digs and virtually no muggles this time around. Finally located it on my second sweep - probably the only spot I hadn't checked last time.
Oh well, it's found now. Took the cache to the Hademobile to complete signing duties and the outwaited a father and small son to make the replace.
SLTNLN
TFTC
On the way home, came back via this cache to avenge my previous DNF.
Again, I just couldn't see it. Luckily there were no digs and virtually no muggles this time around. Finally located it on my second sweep - probably the only spot I hadn't checked last time.
Oh well, it's found now. Took the cache to the Hademobile to complete signing duties and the outwaited a father and small son to make the replace.
SLTNLN
TFTC
Couldn't see it without poking around too much - something that I didn't feel happy doing in someone's front yard.
Nice easy find thanks. No tb's in it though. Tnln thanks for cache. In Sydney with curly from scenic routers 
Too many muggles, barking dogs and a neighbour was suspicious of he hanging around, so couldn't really search properly.
We Looked looked for cache for 5 mins.. A Lady walk call us but i didnt hear.. she is lovely... NO TB....thank
Sneaky little... 
thanks for the (sneaky) cache!! Nothing screams tactical like a cache in such a straight up relatively open place!! Loving getting back into the hunt!
thanks for the (sneaky) cache!! Nothing screams tactical like a cache in such a straight up relatively open place!! Loving getting back into the hunt!That was a bit hair raising. Even though no one was home we found this cache pretty quickly but was nervous if people were walking past wondering what we were doing but luckily no one came near us and we had a new cache in hand. Was a sneaky and well hidden hide. Tftc
Even though no one was home we found this cache pretty quickly but luckily no one came near us and we had a new cache in hand. Was a sneaky and well hidden hide. Tftc
Out for a Sunday drive with grandsons 3 and 10 yrs. Nearly gave up. Owner Deb came out and helped. 3 yr olds first find. His reaction 'wow'. 10 yr olds 5th find. So excited for them. What a awesome hiding place. Took stuff and left stuff. No bugs left. Great cache. Thanks June, Andrey and Anakyn
Was on the way home from a day at Wet n Wild stopped and grabbed this one. It's my first one in a front yard was an interesting experience glad you have accommodating neighbors had a quick chat with them signed log and left
TNLN SL TFTC
TNLN SL TFTC
Here at 12:45am to search for this cache for the 2nd time n still nothing. I dont understand where something that large can be hidden with a 1.5 difficulty rating and still not find it.
I'm not overly fond of front yard caches due to nosey neighbours.
Found it in the end. Signed log and quickly left.
Found it in the end. Signed log and quickly left.
Near we're man lies his head, and stone meets the grass, don't be shy, it's okay to be nosey
After looking and feeling exposed. Retreated to the car to read some past logs, after realising I was looking at the wrong end of the garden, made a quick find. Thanks 
Looking on private property is a little weird, but no need to enter the actual property - the cache is easily accessible. Thanks for sharing your front yard!
This certainly was a task and a half...trying to be stealthy whilst looking in all the wrong places...haha almost gave up as the gps had me on the wrong end. TFTC
Pain in the ass to find at night! Serves us right for going at almost 1am! Hahaha
Good fun, TFTC!!!
Good fun, TFTC!!!
After a damp Christmas day it was time to grab a few more local caches and this was one of them.
I always feel as if the whole street is watching me while doing these caches and this was no different.
The rock was slightly ajar so the container I caught a glimpse of a container so a quick sign of the log and I was out of there but I was going to have the same problems at the next stop and some more but that's a new story.
Thanks for the cache.
I always feel as if the whole street is watching me while doing these caches and this was no different.
The rock was slightly ajar so the container I caught a glimpse of a container so a quick sign of the log and I was out of there but I was going to have the same problems at the next stop and some more but that's a new story.
Thanks for the cache.
Its about time we had a shot at this one, we live all of 400 metres away.youve got to love yard caches in suberbia
TFTC great hide, had a little bit of help by the cache owners dog when he accidentally got out and led us to GZ. The owner of the cache was very welcoming. Thanks!
Wolfpack4
Wolfpack4
I also own a front yard cache and occasionally people ask is it okay if they come do it at night. I usually reply (jokingly) that the shotgun is loaded but I am a bad shot. I have never meant anyone doing my cache at night.
We were on our way home from a night out and we were close to this cache. Toriaz suggested that we shouldn't do it, but I figured it would be okay. It was after eleven. We parked and started to search, but three guys were coming down the street, so we crossed the road and waited in the car. Then they hung around for a bit, waiting to see what we were doing. Eventually, they got bored and left.
After that, Toriaz made an easy find, and no one died. Thanks
We were on our way home from a night out and we were close to this cache. Toriaz suggested that we shouldn't do it, but I figured it would be okay. It was after eleven. We parked and started to search, but three guys were coming down the street, so we crossed the road and waited in the car. Then they hung around for a bit, waiting to see what we were doing. Eventually, they got bored and left.
After that, Toriaz made an easy find, and no one died. Thanks
#2,353
I did wonder if we should do a front yard cache at night, then we decided we'd just stop & see if it looked okay. Turned out we didn't need to actually go into any yard, & could look for the cache from the footpath.
Slight delay while we out-waited a few young men, and over we went to search. Had to look in a few spots before we made the find.
Thanks
I did wonder if we should do a front yard cache at night, then we decided we'd just stop & see if it looked okay. Turned out we didn't need to actually go into any yard, & could look for the cache from the footpath.
Slight delay while we out-waited a few young men, and over we went to search. Had to look in a few spots before we made the find.
Thanks
Found with TJ_Jack. This was an awkward one to find because it was so close to a house but after seeing the comments I was a bit more relaxed.
Finally with a little suggestion from the CO I was still looking in similar spots. I did something different and I saw it. Now the closest cache to where I work has a smiley. TFTC.
Thought I would try again. Still cannot see that elusive container like others seem to. Maybe the CO can enlighten me where I am going wrong. I do not know how many times I want to stand on the nature strip near your front yard.
We had a construction crew across the road and one occupant left in a car, tried to ignore them as we dug around the front yard. Suddenly saw the container and took it back to the car for a look. Took Optimus Prime and left a 12-ball keyring. TFTC
Searched for a while but for an easy one this proved to be too difficult. Once the dog started barking I was out of there. Will come back once I get a idea where I went wrong.
Nice quick & easy find once some nearby neighbours stopped chatting in their front yard. Felt a bit odd scratching around in someone's front yard garden. Guess its all OK, given some recent comments in logs. Heaps of goodies, but no TB's as listed. TNLNSL / TFTC 
this was my second attempt at this as the last time there was just to much activity for my liking. gps had ne at the other end of the garden but after a slow walk through I spotted the hide.
tftc streak day 45
tftc streak day 45
Headed out on the georocket for a Blactown blitz this afternoon.
The CO was home and stood by watching in amusement as I tentatively poked and prodded in her front yard. We had a lovely chat after I made the find.
Great to meet you debanco!
SL TFTC
Took GC & TB
The CO was home and stood by watching in amusement as I tentatively poked and prodded in her front yard. We had a lovely chat after I made the find.
Great to meet you debanco!
SL TFTC
Took GC & TB
#2097
Came past and it wasn't until I stopped, that I realised it was a house cache. Oh, man I never really liked these. BUT, I got out and started searching. There are a few places to look, yet I was reluctant to turn over rocks, so I TAF and got the reply I needed. Oh, there it is! SL, TNLN and replaced. No need to turn any rocks or touch anything, you can see the cache from the right angle. TFTC.
Came past and it wasn't until I stopped, that I realised it was a house cache. Oh, man I never really liked these. BUT, I got out and started searching. There are a few places to look, yet I was reluctant to turn over rocks, so I TAF and got the reply I needed. Oh, there it is! SL, TNLN and replaced. No need to turn any rocks or touch anything, you can see the cache from the right angle. TFTC.
#41 - Looking 4 Cache iPad App
Geomum and I were heading home from Bankstown and found this cache required only a slight detour from our intended way home. Felt a little uncomfortable searching so close a person's house but luckily no dogs were barking. Not only did geomum find the cache, she also recognised the car parked in the driveway - it used to belong to her boss who lives in Mudgee. We also picked up our first TB. TFTC.
Geomum and I were heading home from Bankstown and found this cache required only a slight detour from our intended way home. Felt a little uncomfortable searching so close a person's house but luckily no dogs were barking. Not only did geomum find the cache, she also recognised the car parked in the driveway - it used to belong to her boss who lives in Mudgee. We also picked up our first TB. TFTC.
An easy find but you do feel very sneaky going for this one, look for a quiet time. A bit hard though with every dog in the area started barking upon my arrival. TFTC.
Scary drunk guy on the veranda where we parked but interesting cache to get picked up a trackable shall move it on TFTC!
Tftc tnln sl quick find was about to start my search when a car pulled in to the drive when they where in side made a quick find took tb
Had to double check the gps had right coordinates entered once I arrived onsite but thankfully a lucky glance in the right direction allowed a quick confirmation, log and departure. Feeling very exposed and conspicuous in broad daylight here.
Hooray we found our first cache. Took a car and left nerd glasses. Took tb to show the Cubs and will then send her galloping on her way.
Easy find. For some reason we were looking for a parking lot so we parked at Mitchell high and walked back. Geoson 10 swapped a blue toy car for a toy police car
Great fund today. Met the nicest lady who explained how to geocaching and has inspired me to do more.
found it easily 2nd visit today. We wanted to pickup 2 specific TB's to help with their goals. We will place them towards the end of the week. Thanks
Well as I was searching the dog backed while inside at the front door and with that the C/O came out and busted me.
She pointed me back to another part of the garden and we had a great chat.
I found safe SL and left a TB & took a TB
Rntd safe and chatted some more.
Al in all a great idea and nice to meet you again debanco
TFTC.
Steveishere
This entry was edited by steveishere on Thursday, 28 February 2013 at 05:27:42 UTC.
She pointed me back to another part of the garden and we had a great chat.
I found safe SL and left a TB & took a TB
Rntd safe and chatted some more.
Al in all a great idea and nice to meet you again debanco
TFTC.
Steveishere
This entry was edited by steveishere on Thursday, 28 February 2013 at 05:27:42 UTC.
There were two cars parked nearby, and someone was at the house, but I got in and out without any contact. Thanks debanco.
Wasn't going to have much time tonight to find my cache for the day so had to go for the one closet one to work, nearly got busted by some students of MHS. SL #731 on streak day #215 TFTC oh I did resort to a PAF as I didn't want to hang around too long.
