Log Roll Stanhope Gardens, New South Wales, Australia
By
HappyPaintball on 12-Jul-13. Waypoint GC4G2QY
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Unfortunately there was no response (or regular update) from the owner within the time requested and as per the original note this cache has been archived. If you wish to replace it please submit a new cache via [this link](https://www.geocaching.com/play/hide).
Ngaambul - Matt
Ngaambul - Matt
###Cache Maintenance Visit Required please.###
This geocache has been brought to my attention as being in need of 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 any 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 HappyPaintball 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 there, and 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 being in need of 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 any 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 HappyPaintball 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 there, and 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
Got close but it’s very very wet around there with all the rain we have had. Gum boots are a must!
I went in search of this cache but discovered some local kids in the vicinity so decided to give it a miss. Another time.
Sadly, don't think the cache survived . Found the spot, but no log/cache. Can see the area has been damaged.
TFTC! This one is damaged and we found it on the ground. Looks like kids have been making a big mess in here. I’ve put it up in the tree. Not sure where it was meant to be.
Could not find blue marker or wooden container. Someone may have took it
#9632 15:20
A warm Sunday afternoon and time for exercising and to clear some caches in the 10 km radius from home. Mind you, that is still an area over 300 km2 with plenty of caches.
The area has been converted in a improvised BMX track. But with few people around the cache was quickly spotted.
TFTC!
A warm Sunday afternoon and time for exercising and to clear some caches in the 10 km radius from home. Mind you, that is still an area over 300 km2 with plenty of caches.
The area has been converted in a improvised BMX track. But with few people around the cache was quickly spotted.
TFTC!
Taking advantage of the long weekend to get to 500 finds. Wasn't sure I'd get across the creek from Midlands Terrace so I did take a longer route getting to cache. Climbed over gates and Braved the river crossing, then had to jump the little side creek. On the way back to car decided to see if there was a way across the creek that was a quicker route to car and there was TFTC very cool hide.
A rainy day for caching but that didn't stop Oldmorty and I heading to the Nth West for some GPS searching. This was the first of the day and soon found a log to be signed even though the ants have made this their home. Unfortunately the log will be demolished by the new residents soon. TFTC!
Out with morty8888 for some more caching; today around The Ponds in the rain.
After a shortish walk in the bush morty8888 spotted a stationary Log Roll which on inspection was providing a nice home for a colony of ants.
TFTC HappyPaintball
After a shortish walk in the bush morty8888 spotted a stationary Log Roll which on inspection was providing a nice home for a colony of ants.
TFTC HappyPaintball
Saw the marker straight away but dismissed it, then when back to gz and realised it’s part of cache hint. Found cache, no log but replaced it with a new one in plastic bag. Very good hide
Very busy baseball field, but cache is out-of site. This nicely constructed cache, that unfortunately has be taken over by woodworm, and is in need of TLC.
No log, so log replaced and signed.
As a CO Appreciate effort put into this construction, worthy of Fav point.
Thanks
No log, so log replaced and signed.
As a CO Appreciate effort put into this construction, worthy of Fav point.
Thanks
Very cool log!
I spent about ten minutes looking around for a blue marker only to find it had fallen to the ground. It might need a new ribbon as it broke when I was retying it. TFTC!
#73
I spent about ten minutes looking around for a blue marker only to find it had fallen to the ground. It might need a new ribbon as it broke when I was retying it. TFTC!
#73
Tftc. Nice hide. Made me smile. Even saw an urban fox in the bush on way to cache
Find #: 2,124
Companions: None
Muggles: None
Weather: Cool winter evening
Cache condition: Good
After a nearby event I decided to find some caches on the way home, despite the failing light. I first tried to approach from the closest point, but decided not to given the light so instead drove round and parked near the oval. It didn't take too long to get to GZ (the long grass must be a bit "interesting" in summer, with slithery friends?). I saw a couch someone had discarded in the bush, but decided that probably wasn't the promised blue maker and soon afterwards found the real one. From there I soon had CIH - TNLNSL TFTC
Companions: None
Muggles: None
Weather: Cool winter evening
Cache condition: Good
After a nearby event I decided to find some caches on the way home, despite the failing light. I first tried to approach from the closest point, but decided not to given the light so instead drove round and parked near the oval. It didn't take too long to get to GZ (the long grass must be a bit "interesting" in summer, with slithery friends?). I saw a couch someone had discarded in the bush, but decided that probably wasn't the promised blue maker and soon afterwards found the real one. From there I soon had CIH - TNLNSL TFTC
An urban jungle - needed the blue tape marker to find the clever hide. Signed camo: tftc
TFTC Thank you for hiding this cache. You have shown us a new place and have helped make geocaching an enjoyable activity. Probably not the best to come in from Rothbury St. So much rubbish in the Creek line.
I drove to what looked like a short walk to the cache on google maps.
Once there I wasn't so sure about the long grass as slithery things like that now its getting hotter. OK first bit negotiated then I came to a small creek. Now I had chosen this plan of attack as the creek was on the other side, so this must be a tributary after last night's rain. Found a spot to cross then there was more long grass and some of the bushes looked a bit ticky too me. Still I was here now, must push on.
Soon I could see the item mentioned in the hint and that was very reassuring. Cache was soon spotted.
I'm not sure about the signing place but I signed where everyone else had so that must be right.
TFTC # 2922, Streak day #362
Once there I wasn't so sure about the long grass as slithery things like that now its getting hotter. OK first bit negotiated then I came to a small creek. Now I had chosen this plan of attack as the creek was on the other side, so this must be a tributary after last night's rain. Found a spot to cross then there was more long grass and some of the bushes looked a bit ticky too me. Still I was here now, must push on.
Soon I could see the item mentioned in the hint and that was very reassuring. Cache was soon spotted.
I'm not sure about the signing place but I signed where everyone else had so that must be right.
TFTC # 2922, Streak day #362
Nice one. Took a bit to get to it but followed the hint and signed the log. TFTC.
I've not explored this area in the Hills, so an afternoon sojourn this way was in order. It was also a good starting point with a little kid in tow, because he enjoys parks, especially those with a playground.
We parked nearby, but that was actually across the stream and there were lots of signs indicating one shouldn't enter that area because it was a flood containment area -- not that it looked like there was going to be any rain or flooding on this sunny day. So we walked up the street a bit and eventually found a place with a track through the bush where people cross to access the sports complex.
From there we made our way around a little pond and were soon in an urban pioneer's lounge, complete with a couch, table and benches, and what looked like a collapsed tarp for wetter days. We skirted that a bit and were soon at GZ.
I spotted the camo and extracted the container: neat arrangement of things. The log sheet was a bit tattered and torn, so I tried to add a new one. Unfortunately, that didn't fit properly, and I couldn't close the container as a result. Thus, I removed it again and resorted to the thing others seem to have been doing: writing my name on the container itself.
Once my name was logged, I reassembled the container and camo, and put it back where I had found it. Now we needed to pass through the makeshift campsite / living quarters again before we were back at the playground for some well-deserved running around and playing on the swings and things.
We parked nearby, but that was actually across the stream and there were lots of signs indicating one shouldn't enter that area because it was a flood containment area -- not that it looked like there was going to be any rain or flooding on this sunny day. So we walked up the street a bit and eventually found a place with a track through the bush where people cross to access the sports complex.
From there we made our way around a little pond and were soon in an urban pioneer's lounge, complete with a couch, table and benches, and what looked like a collapsed tarp for wetter days. We skirted that a bit and were soon at GZ.
I spotted the camo and extracted the container: neat arrangement of things. The log sheet was a bit tattered and torn, so I tried to add a new one. Unfortunately, that didn't fit properly, and I couldn't close the container as a result. Thus, I removed it again and resorted to the thing others seem to have been doing: writing my name on the container itself.
Once my name was logged, I reassembled the container and camo, and put it back where I had found it. Now we needed to pass through the makeshift campsite / living quarters again before we were back at the playground for some well-deserved running around and playing on the swings and things.
Really nice place for a hide, enjoyed the feeling of finding this one! Had to walk through long grass and considered turning around and going back but glad I didn’t
Found with Coybear2000. We came here at night and we tried to access the hide from a side street, but found a small creek blocking our way. We then drove to another parking place and walked, finding a swamp in the way. We were able to walk around this through long grass and then we stumbled upon what looked like someone's camp site. No-one was there so we continued to GZ. Soon had CIH. TFTC.
Found with Trodectus, our second for the night. We tried to access the hide from a side street, but found a small creek blocking our way. We then drove to another parking place and walked, finding a swamp in the way. We were able to walk around this through long grass and then we stumbled upon what looked like someone's camp site. No-one was there so we continued to GZ. Soon had CIH, this one is probably best to do during daylight hours [:p]. TFTC.
Well I was on a mission today to pick up caches with more than 10 favourite points to count towards the planetary pursuit souvenirs. This was the first, I investigated the camp site first before ended up where I needed to me. Nice camo, log is starting to fall apart though and will need replaced soon. TFTC
We also found this Cache during our tour through this area.
Thank you
Team sissifalke
Kept my eyes down as I left the park and headed towards GZ in case some of the sticks wriggled, this meant that I collected lits of spider webs.
Soon spotted blue tent and then the telltail. Great cache well made. Could do with a new log.Thanks for the cache
Soon spotted blue tent and then the telltail. Great cache well made. Could do with a new log.Thanks for the cache
#1412 stopped here for this cache parked in the carpark for the fields & followed the GPSr got to a spot where there was a trail & followed it. Soon spotted the ribbon but the also spotted a tent. No one came out as I got closer. The log was covered in ants when I extracted it. Cleared them off then signed the log and replaced as found. Both the cache and log are in good condition. Thanks for the cache HappyPaintball
The following TBs visited for the distance - Community Volunteers, Evolution of Geocaching, Give Blood (Alnic's only A+), Help for Heroes, Jasmer Geocoin, Kitac 2, phlphotos 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 NSW geocoins, phlphotos' Mary Hyde's compass, phlphotos' Spindoc Bob Memorial Geocoin, phlphotos travelling 2012 NSW Geocoin, phlphotos travelling 2017 NSW Geocoin, SOS Children's Villages Geocoin & UK 2013 Mega Yellow GC
The following TBs visited for the distance - Community Volunteers, Evolution of Geocaching, Give Blood (Alnic's only A+), Help for Heroes, Jasmer Geocoin, Kitac 2, phlphotos 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 NSW geocoins, phlphotos' Mary Hyde's compass, phlphotos' Spindoc Bob Memorial Geocoin, phlphotos travelling 2012 NSW Geocoin, phlphotos travelling 2017 NSW Geocoin, SOS Children's Villages Geocoin & UK 2013 Mega Yellow GC
Crossed the creek three times! This one' a bit of exercise! Looks like someone's living nearby. Crazy bushes! I was thinking of snakes!!! Yikes!
After trying to approach this one from a much closer 70m and finding myself thwarted by a creek crossing, realised once I parked and came from a different direction, I had been here before but vaguely remember the day was too hot to tackle a longer walk. Much cooler being winter, made the effort today as I was heading home from visiting relatives over the weekend in the area. Finally made it to GZ for an easy find (added some log paper rather than sign the container as others have done) but think terrain rating could be slightly higher as no paths directly through the scrub and long grass (at least none I noticed). While quite secluded from park users, required stealth is still a factor due to the nearby pitched tent hidden in the bush. Not sure if occupants were home but had to keep a lookout in that direction while completing duties and then retrace my steps back out quietly.
Another good find while exploring the area today.
Great weather - enjoyed the drive and walk around.
Fun hide!
Great weather - enjoyed the drive and walk around.
Fun hide!
I crossed from the wrong side of the creek and made my way to the GZ.
Interesting 'squats' set up by the local kids were evident.
The log could not be signed as it had been squashed flat within the container by the plug.
Like others before me I signed the plug.
TFTC
Interesting 'squats' set up by the local kids were evident.
The log could not be signed as it had been squashed flat within the container by the plug.
Like others before me I signed the plug.
TFTC
Thanks for the effort that went into this cache! The last thing you want to do after bushbashing is not find it so thanks for the clues!
#170 second attempt on this one, and second time lucky - found it.
Interesting "log"
Interesting "log"
