Hot (Snorkelling) Guinea Pigs Wanted Beaumaris, Victoria, Australia
By
hippowaffle on 26-Dec-12. Waypoint GC43ARN
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This cache has been flagged by Geocaching HQ as a cache that **MAY** need some attention. The cache owner would have received an automated email from Geocaching HQ recently which explained what they need to do.
Unfortunately, nothing seems to have happened, so I am having to take the next step - see here: [**Geocache Health Score.**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713)
The cache is being temporarily disabled 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.
**Can you please respond to this situation (or indicated your intention) within 14 days,** so others know exactly what is happening with this cache?
You have lots of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:
- Check on the cache, repair and/or replace the cache or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating the cache has been checked and [**ENABLE your cache.**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) Then sit back and wait for the praises.
- If you don't plan on fixing it up then please [**Archive it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=56) so it is removed from searches and someone else can have the spot. Don't forget to remove any remnants of your previously enjoyed cache too.
- If you really hope to get it fixed but there is some unusual reason why you can't do it soon, then at least post a Write Note log (within 14 days). Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it. For ongoing issues (where you don't have an actual date) please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 28 days so as to keep everyone up to speed.
You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of those. Well, if nothing happens, then a few weeks from today, when I next look at the cache page, it is likely that I will unfortunately have to de-list (Archive) it on the basis that it has been abandoned.
Honestly, I'd rather you decide so please do something before then. Please don't send me an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.
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### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED PLEASE** ###
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This cache has been flagged by Geocaching HQ as a cache that **MAY** need some attention. The cache owner would have received an automated email from Geocaching HQ recently which explained what they need to do.
Unfortunately, nothing seems to have happened, so I am having to take the next step - see here: [**Geocache Health Score.**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713)
The cache is being temporarily disabled 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.
**Can you please respond to this situation (or indicated your intention) within 14 days,** so others know exactly what is happening with this cache?
You have lots of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:
- Check on the cache, repair and/or replace the cache or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating the cache has been checked and [**ENABLE your cache.**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) Then sit back and wait for the praises.
- If you don't plan on fixing it up then please [**Archive it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=56) so it is removed from searches and someone else can have the spot. Don't forget to remove any remnants of your previously enjoyed cache too.
- If you really hope to get it fixed but there is some unusual reason why you can't do it soon, then at least post a Write Note log (within 14 days). Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it. For ongoing issues (where you don't have an actual date) please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 28 days so as to keep everyone up to speed.
You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of those. Well, if nothing happens, then a few weeks from today, when I next look at the cache page, it is likely that I will unfortunately have to de-list (Archive) it on the basis that it has been abandoned.
Honestly, I'd rather you decide so please do something before then. Please don't send me an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.
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No joy today for this one. Looked where it should have been, looked where it shouldn't have been. Used the clue...gone?
Tftc! Found with one of the boys i babysit! They love a treasure hunt. Didnt have anything with us to leave behind
As this has been nearly 6 years since the last swimming find....
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It appears any assisting tools are being lost.....
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The swim instructions are missing from the actual treasure.......
Is it possible to put the swimming instructions onto the cache page for those silly enough to want to see what swimming caches are all about.
Swimming hides are such a rare commodity. There are only 2 other hides in Victoria with swimming attributes where you actually get totally wet. All others are for those that jump puddles or paddle.
It appears safe from 98% of finders here as it is either weather dependant or too hard.
This should be a treat for those who like a find with attitude.
Am also keen to swim in a place where Toady fish don't dominate like further north in StKilda.
Please.
And
It appears any assisting tools are being lost.....
And
The swim instructions are missing from the actual treasure.......
Is it possible to put the swimming instructions onto the cache page for those silly enough to want to see what swimming caches are all about.
Swimming hides are such a rare commodity. There are only 2 other hides in Victoria with swimming attributes where you actually get totally wet. All others are for those that jump puddles or paddle.
It appears safe from 98% of finders here as it is either weather dependant or too hard.
This should be a treat for those who like a find with attitude.
Am also keen to swim in a place where Toady fish don't dominate like further north in StKilda.
Please.
New locals in the area and very happy to tick off this cache on New Year’s Eve.
HNY & TFTC!!
HNY & TFTC!!
#1338 A P366 day needed filling so this was the one to do it. Didn't do the optional activity but that looks like it might be a good one for geo-son one day. Easy find. TNLNSL. TFTC Hippowaffle.
Ran out of time a couple of weeks ago when I was in the area, so this morning being wide awake at way-to-early o'clock thought I would come back here. Parked a far distance away, so I could enjoy a walk in an area I don't get to much. Certainly the time to find this cache, pre-dawn on a windy wet morning. Didn't see people until after I was heading back towards the car. Certainly not the weather to do the optional activity, but certainly sounds interesting.
Cache was found easily enough, especially because I could see from the path when looking in the right direction. Gave it a little bit of camouflage to stop other walkers from finding it.
Thanks for the cache Hippo Waffle
Hunter
Cache was found easily enough, especially because I could see from the path when looking in the right direction. Gave it a little bit of camouflage to stop other walkers from finding it.
Thanks for the cache Hippo Waffle
Hunter
Much as I hate to write this since it infuriates me when others write it and I can't find it - this was an easy find. Made easier by the fact that most muggles stay away from the beach during the winter months unless: a. they have a usual jogging route that takes them along it, b. they're lycra bandits or c. they're doggles have indicated that they'd like a run there.
I saw all 3 types but each type was represented by a single individual giving me plenty of time to have a rummage around and make the find.
Perhaps I might even come back for a snorkel when it's a little warmer
I saw all 3 types but each type was represented by a single individual giving me plenty of time to have a rummage around and make the find.
Perhaps I might even come back for a snorkel when it's a little warmer
It has been a while since I last took my bike out to do some caching so when I had the opportunity today I jumped at it. The weather was a bit breezy with a chill too.
A quick find. TNLN. TFTC.
A quick find. TNLN. TFTC.
Arrived at GZ to find the cache container quite exposed. Retrieved and signed the log and replaced out of sight. Took the TB. TFTC
Did a bit of up and down the stairs due to some GPS drift but got there in the end I now have 1 find on every day in the calendar.
I now have 1 find on every day in the calendar.A friend and I hired some bikes today to explore Melbourne. We cycled along the coastline and made some caches on our way! Thanks for hiding 
What better way to spend a lovely sunny Melbourne day than doing some geocaching by the beach. We parked across the road in the side street and walked to avoid having to put any money in the meter. Not many Muggles around today which made life a little easier but envisage it would be Muggle city in summer. This was our second find for the day and a quick and easy one at that after we walked around. Not accessible from the beach so Mr Pooky found out. We decided not to do the optional underwater cache, but the instructions weren't in the cache anyway. TFTC TNLN.
Nice quick find with the hint. GPS spot on. Will try the snorkelling with my son next time we are at this beach. TFTC
Blustery winds and overcast skies had white caps on the bay. Not a pleasant day at all
This was an easy find after frustration with not finding two nearby caches earlier in the day
The cache was found in good condition. Many thanx to hippowaffle
This was an easy find after frustration with not finding two nearby caches earlier in the day
The cache was found in good condition. Many thanx to hippowaffle
Found it
Logged it
Enjoyed it
Didn't do the snorkelling, even tho weather was awesome today
Logged it
Enjoyed it
Didn't do the snorkelling, even tho weather was awesome today
A nice easy find just off the path although my GPS did point to the other side of the path. TFTC
Our mission today had been to distribute some new and discovered trackables we were carrying. After spending some time finding nearby and more distant caches, as well as enjoying some time on the beach, we walked to this cache from a nearby cache we had just found. A quick find was made and the last trackable in need of placement was put in this cache. TFTC.
Was very disappointed on reading this description that I hadn't read it further in advance and planned to take on the optional cache. It sounds like a huge amount of fun! Unfortunately today was cold and raining and I only had an hour of kid free time so I had to stick with the simple option. I still enjoyed the walk and the view from the cliffs. I miss the sea now that I've moved to the country so loved coming home and tackling the beachside cachea. TFTC!
Thanks hippo waffle, found with Jimmytherat. Nice easy find on a chilly but beautiful sunny walk. Gotta love our winter sunshine.
TFTC hippowaffle. Second find on a lovely cold Melbourne winter's day. Thank goodness the winter solstice is behind us and we can look forward to more daylight hours in the months to come. Jimmytherat with Noelle04
With our caching plans cancelled due to inclement weather we decided to hit Melbourne and suburbs to pick up some long solved puzzles trying to keep dry and warm as we jumped in and out of the car. A bit blowy this way today so we were happy with the quick find.
Thanks hippo waffle for the hide.
Thanks hippo waffle for the hide.
This was another cache we found whilst on our bike ride along the bay from Port Melbourne on this sunny, Monday afternoon. We found the cache pretty quickly after searching for a few seconds in other possible hiding spots. A good, little hide, in a sneaky location. Unfortunately, we didn't attempt the underwater cache because of the cool weather and no suitable gear... Thanks for taking us to this lovely location and for hiding this cache, hippowaffle.
Out today in the southern suburbs to drop off some paperwork and so I thought I should be doing some caching as I go.
Quickly grabbed whilst on the way to a horse drawn GZ down the way. Location is a little exposed to viewers but in and out for a quick grab.
**Thanks for placing this cache hippowaffle**
Quickly grabbed whilst on the way to a horse drawn GZ down the way. Location is a little exposed to viewers but in and out for a quick grab.
**Thanks for placing this cache hippowaffle**
The cache was well hidden, but we could just see a little bit of it on arrival at the location, so didn't have to spend too much time looking! Nice day for a swim, but perhaps will leave the underwater cache for another time! TFTC.
Found this one after a quick search upon arrival. First one for the day. TNLN TFTC.
There was no problems finding the cache but there was no instructions on to the water cache
Grumpy gramps and I hit the road tonight after being prompted by her in doors to go out! Didnt have to think about it to much.... And off we went. As usual we are hoping for double figures. TFTC
Making my way to the Melbourne Mega. Collecting a few caches along the way.
A nice quick find here. Thanks for adding to the enjoying of this trip.
TFTC
A nice quick find here. Thanks for adding to the enjoying of this trip.
TFTC
Number 2 find on a nice sunny Sunday afternoon.
My GeoSon left a little something for the next Geokid finder.
TFTC
This entry was edited by NightFX on Sunday, 15 November 2015 at 06:13:22 UTC.
My GeoSon left a little something for the next Geokid finder.
TFTC
This entry was edited by NightFX on Sunday, 15 November 2015 at 06:13:22 UTC.
