A Little Locked Up Problem Jan Juc, Victoria, Australia
By
defamily on 09-Jul-13. Waypoint GC4FYD6
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This one has had a nice run but we have decided that it might not be worth replacing (Frog Lady's photo proved the cache wasn't there).
Our logic for archiving it is that our cache container budget it limited and that we might as well spend it one a cache which can be found by everyone in the caching community.
We are hoping to release some more home-made caching containers on some caches in the future as we haven't done any since our Torquay By Night- Multi Cache.
Sorry to all those who have DNFed on this cache and those that wished to find it.
Thanks to Suscoe and Phetlern for favouriting it.
Defamily
We came into Geelong today to catch up with G&2G's as well as doing some well overdue maintenance on one of our own caches.
After completing the nearby cache we continued our walk on this fantastic sunny afternoon looking forward to the fun that lay in store. We got to gz and it looked like the area had really been given a going over, not sure if it's by over enthusiastic geocachers or kids playing here,
Unfortunately after searching around with 5 pairs of eyes we still managed not to locate the container.
As the last log was a dnf and it hasn't been found for a long time we do fear for this one's safety.
Thanks anyway, we will keep an eye on this one and watch how it goes in the future.
After completing the nearby cache we continued our walk on this fantastic sunny afternoon looking forward to the fun that lay in store. We got to gz and it looked like the area had really been given a going over, not sure if it's by over enthusiastic geocachers or kids playing here,
Unfortunately after searching around with 5 pairs of eyes we still managed not to locate the container.
As the last log was a dnf and it hasn't been found for a long time we do fear for this one's safety.
Thanks anyway, we will keep an eye on this one and watch how it goes in the future.
This cache sounded cool as, then got to GZ and read previous logs. Please fix this one up, would love to attempt it. Oh well! Off to the next one.
Had a good look for this guy, but couldn't find him. Maybe I was just blind today, however kids have definitely been playing here...
Thanks defamily! I'll be back
Thanks defamily! I'll be back
tftcWe visited the cache today to fix the problem. You now can't get the log out without the lock. Please replace the lock as it is now (with a twist)!
Thanks
Defamily
Thanks
Defamily
I have decided that I will trust the wider geocaching community. This cache is once again available- I will still deal with its problem but it isn't a problem that will stop it from being solved. Please- just undo the lock- it is the point of the cache- why would you want to do it wrong.
Thanks
Defamily
Thanks
Defamily
Hi everyone
After being contacted by Pheltern I have decided to disable the cache. Currently it is possible to get the log out without undoing the lock so it wouldn't be properly finding the cache if it was found now. Will try to fix it ASAP.
Sorry for any inconvenience
Defamily
After being contacted by Pheltern I have decided to disable the cache. Currently it is possible to get the log out without undoing the lock so it wouldn't be properly finding the cache if it was found now. Will try to fix it ASAP.
Sorry for any inconvenience
Defamily
14:31
What a novel cache that has had a lot of thought go into the design and construction. We enjoyed working out the code and then finding it was correct, thus giving us access to the log. Gets a favourite point from us for ingenuity. Our appreciation to Pacman for recovering the cache etc. We agree with Pacman that some paint on the container might help make it less obvious to those not involved in the activity.
TNLN . . SL . . Thanks for the hunt defamily.
6996
What a novel cache that has had a lot of thought go into the design and construction. We enjoyed working out the code and then finding it was correct, thus giving us access to the log. Gets a favourite point from us for ingenuity. Our appreciation to Pacman for recovering the cache etc. We agree with Pacman that some paint on the container might help make it less obvious to those not involved in the activity.
TNLN . . SL . . Thanks for the hunt defamily.
6996
I approached GZ and found the likely hiding spot but no container nearby. As I walked away, I noticed an end-cap and realized this was probably part of the container. Down at the creek, about 50m away, I found the rest of the container!
Lock and tube with log-book are still intact, although the trading swag is all gone.
I signed the log, put it back together and placed it where I thought it would originally have been, covering it with some bark.
Maybe painting the container in a camo colour will help make it less likely to be seen by muggles if uncovered.
A very original container - glad it's still there.
TFTC, defamily.
Lock and tube with log-book are still intact, although the trading swag is all gone.
I signed the log, put it back together and placed it where I thought it would originally have been, covering it with some bark.
Maybe painting the container in a camo colour will help make it less likely to be seen by muggles if uncovered.
A very original container - glad it's still there.
TFTC, defamily.
Suscoe was down here this afternoon wandering about and as this is the 21st day of August we decided that this was the cache for a find today.
We walked to GZ, found the cache and set to work solving the field puzzle.
We were soon signing the log on a nicely done Mystery and we must say well done for the effort put into making this cache, a favourite from us for the work done!
Thanks to defamily for adding to the list of caches in this area and well done for your efforts.
So we are now in the home stretch for the 31 days of caching for August, 10 days to go, whoopie!
We walked to GZ, found the cache and set to work solving the field puzzle.
We were soon signing the log on a nicely done Mystery and we must say well done for the effort put into making this cache, a favourite from us for the work done!
Thanks to defamily for adding to the list of caches in this area and well done for your efforts.
So we are now in the home stretch for the 31 days of caching for August, 10 days to go, whoopie!
Clever little cache! We sat on a convenient nearby log nicely out of view of the footy match to work on this one - the geokids were very impressed with the container/puzzle.
Thanks defamily
jandaw's 151st find
Thanks defamily
jandaw's 151st find
Great find and fun last weekend. For some reason out log didn't go through, but found the tb. Tb made it's way to Geelong were it is enjoying the view if a river now. Thanks defamily!
A neat idea for a puzzle cache. Got the info without any hassles and soon had the cache open. Signed the log but forgot to look in the goodies section for the TB (sorry defamily). Cache was well camouflaged. TNLN TFTC
Found @1530
We did this one while walking Geo Puppy. Had to wait for dogs and their owners to finish playing around the cache location before making a move. Appreciate the thought that has gone into this one. Took orange bunny, left green super ball.
SL Thanks for the cache and effort that went into it defamily.
Would agree with previous finders, white PVC is a bit too obvious (nosey dogs and owners may put this one at risk).
We did this one while walking Geo Puppy. Had to wait for dogs and their owners to finish playing around the cache location before making a move. Appreciate the thought that has gone into this one. Took orange bunny, left green super ball.
SL Thanks for the cache and effort that went into it defamily.
Would agree with previous finders, white PVC is a bit too obvious (nosey dogs and owners may put this one at risk).
Wondering if the next finder could let me know if TB is still there. Unusual to have four finds with no bug. Thanks!
Found this guy on a cold wet day while down the coast doing some cache maintenance.
Very good to see a lot of thought and effort put into this cache and as others have stated it just needs some black paint to allow it to blend in better as I did notice the white end but it now has more natural camo around it.
A pleasant start to a great day so thanks defamily for placing this cache.
Very good to see a lot of thought and effort put into this cache and as others have stated it just needs some black paint to allow it to blend in better as I did notice the white end but it now has more natural camo around it.
A pleasant start to a great day so thanks defamily for placing this cache.
I day until the cache becomes available to all cachers. Any Premium members who want that third to find should get it quick 
I was really surprised to be the second name in the log. A very well devised cache with lots of goodies. And yes, a bit of black paint would work well for it. TNLN SL TFTC.
#380 for the juc_cachers, found around 01:20hrs after a pleasant evening post-birthday celebration for juc_jr#1....16 years old...scary ! ...woo-hoo...a FTF !!!!
OK, so once the stage winners had crossed the line in the Tour deFrance and it was time to wander home from my mate's place, the wind was increasing, looking like the decision to postpone the Krazy Kastaway event at Mud Island was wise, but the rain had slowed to a steady drizzle...hmm...yeah...it's only 600-odd metres from here....OK, why not...off we go.
Having deciphered the first two clues before leaving, I wandered down to the reserve and after a false start up the wrong side of the creek, I was soon at GZ. Even by the dim light of the phone screen, the camo was apparent and a short guddle soon had the container in hand. So far so good....
Entered the first 2 numbers, then did the rest of the sums by the light of the phone, to be rewarded with the gentle click as the lock gave. Then it took a short hunt by the flashlight app to locate the actual log and sign. I replaced all the swaps and put the container and camo back in place. By the light of the flashlight app as I did a final check before leaving, I discovered a shiny stone/bead on the ground, so I pocketed it as my FTF prize and headed home to log and to catch some Rage on TV.
Thanks for the well thought out cache defamily...nicely done and hope to meet up around the traps one day!
You asked for feedback, so I will just say that even by the dim light of the phone, the camo would be a little obvious to the observant muggle passing by, so maybe tone it down a little...perhaps a touch of black paint on the container itself would help disguise it too, meaning less camo was required.
This log sponsored by Matso's Smokey Bishop.
OK, so once the stage winners had crossed the line in the Tour deFrance and it was time to wander home from my mate's place, the wind was increasing, looking like the decision to postpone the Krazy Kastaway event at Mud Island was wise, but the rain had slowed to a steady drizzle...hmm...yeah...it's only 600-odd metres from here....OK, why not...off we go.
Having deciphered the first two clues before leaving, I wandered down to the reserve and after a false start up the wrong side of the creek, I was soon at GZ. Even by the dim light of the phone screen, the camo was apparent and a short guddle soon had the container in hand. So far so good....
Entered the first 2 numbers, then did the rest of the sums by the light of the phone, to be rewarded with the gentle click as the lock gave. Then it took a short hunt by the flashlight app to locate the actual log and sign. I replaced all the swaps and put the container and camo back in place. By the light of the flashlight app as I did a final check before leaving, I discovered a shiny stone/bead on the ground, so I pocketed it as my FTF prize and headed home to log and to catch some Rage on TV.
Thanks for the well thought out cache defamily...nicely done and hope to meet up around the traps one day!
You asked for feedback, so I will just say that even by the dim light of the phone, the camo would be a little obvious to the observant muggle passing by, so maybe tone it down a little...perhaps a touch of black paint on the container itself would help disguise it too, meaning less camo was required.
This log sponsored by Matso's Smokey Bishop.
Congratulations to Juc_cacher for his FTF. I will definitely consider paint or camo tape in the future. Thanks for the feedback 
