A is for Aspirin Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
By spiderwebbs4 on 22-Feb-16. Waypoint GC6CEHJ

Visited on the weekend & could not locate this tiny one myself so with recent issues have reluctantly decided to archive this one of the original drug alphabet series. The location is also too muggle frequented now for a fun search so will let this one go & find a new A drug to replace in another location in the future. So after 8yrs & 5mths with 115 Finds & 16 DNFs, the Aspirin is being withdrawn from the geocaching medicine cabinet. Thanks to all those who took the time to visit.?????????

Found what looked to be the location of the cache but no cache sadly

Having solved the puzzle the cache proved elusive at GZ!

Given the previous logs and lapse of time I wasnt too confident about this one but had one of those extraordinarily lucky finds, searching the ground in case what had been jammed was no longer jammed and somehow even given the size of this one, quickly had the cache in hand with a perfectly dry and signable log. A nice puzzle with a great outcome! Unfortunately didnt have any wire with me so for now jammed back in at GZ at shoelace level.

We were asked to house sit at the Sunny Coast for the Australia Dad weekend so that a German exchange student could stay home to meet other international students. Considering a long time ago I signed a cache with the challenge of 555 sunny coast caches and I have only 83....I thought this would be an opportunity to get a few more towards my goal. With two puppies and two children and extreme humidity and then rain, I didn't get as many as I would have liked to, but there are a few more in my list now. Looked a hard as I could without looking too crazy for not being one of the hundreds of people walking on the path.

Theres good news, and not so good newsA beautiful day in these parts and I was happy to wander around and see if I could wrap up the caches in this particular section.At GZ, I went here, there and everywhere before resorting to a systematic search which led to the cache coming into view right in front of my nose which made me laugh. I guess the hint refers to the size?The not so good news is that as soon as I touched the cache, the corroded attachment mechanism broke. So after signing up, I wedged the cache into position at the same level and where it should be safe.So TFTC but sorry that some maintenance will be required.

Just a heads up for the next visitor to bring maybe a length of fishing wire to tie the tiny cache back in place.

The cover of rain gave me the necessary time to search for this one. Eventually spotted. TFTC.

Up from Brisbane for the weekend to share sometime with friends and a few schoolies, I was up early and out on the hunt for caches. After solving this one last night. I found my way quickly to ground zero and quickly spotted the prize. After extracting the log and making my mark, the cache was quickly returned to its hiding place and a little happy dance was performed. Yep one step closer to a challenge cache Im working on.A big thanks for the cache owner making this cache available to be found.

Tftc cache all good.

Clever me! I walked right out to the end of the breakwater for this one. A good hint helped me get my numbers up.

A quick solve after checking in at a local motel after leaving K’Gari and dropping our eldest at the airport nearby.

After expanding our search area away from the tree, I spotted the nano hanging nearby.

Not sure what the last finder found as the cache is in good condition.

TFTC.

Well… found the remnants of the cache. Reported to CO. Looks like maintenance is needed. TFTC.

So many muggles staring at me as I awkwardly jumped up and down trying to feel over branches. Probably hidden in plain sight. Ahhhh. Will have to come back to this one another time

We’re back on the Sunshine Coast for a few weeks.

OCW with PelDroedGwin and geodog Peppa.

This one did give me a headache at GZ last year so I’m glad to say after prawns for lunch we quickly had CIH.

Tftc

This was not a headache to find! TFTC!

Puzzle solved easily at home - nicely constructed! - and then a quick find just down the boardwalk from where we are staying. Needed a TOTT to remove the log which is in good condition with lots of space left. Thanks!

Found quickly.

Tftc

Georode

On our 4th attempt in 3 years, we have finally made it from Camden to Currimundi and are spending Christmas with our family who live up here ️ it is lovely to be back on the sunny coast after so long ️

Catching up with the family for a boxing day late afternoon swim and picnic dinner at Fisherman's Park. Haven't been to The Spit for ages and forgot just how lovely it is. Water was beautiful and refreshing. Having solved this one ahead of time, I thought I'd take a stroll with the geo nieces and nephew and introduce them to geocaching. Unfortunately in fading light, this one proved too good for us today. Thanks anyway!

Today we found A is for Aspirin on our travels. We are on another visit from Melbourne just because…well, maybe it’s all those puzzles we solved during those many lockdowns! Having the opportunity to sign some actual logs is exciting! We did the angry bee dance here for a bit but eventually figured out what needed to be done

Thanks spiderwebbs4 for being part of our geocaching fun.

Had this little puzzle solved in advance, and surprised my 71 y.o. self that I could recite the rote learnt periodic table from high school days ...... at least enough of to get the required numbers ! Unfortunately like another player we found that the corrected coordinates did not want to kick over on the app map in order to get us to GZ. However by other means, and the hint, and previous logs we got there in the end. TFTC.

Solved the puzzle eons ago and was wondering why the final co-ords were still on the map view.
A slight drizzle was useful to minimize the muggle brigade so a quick find was had. Container and contents both in dry, good condition. I will give this one an A as no Aspirin needed to solve... TFTC spiderwebbs4

A planned weekend trip up to the sunshine coast to grab a few caches. I still need a few more to get me closer to that sunshine coast challenge. The trip worked in well for the Sunday morning CITO event in Coolum.

I meet up with Esmiley and we spent Saturday, day and night, caching areas that neither of us had been to before. We were not certain if the recent rains and floods would have effected any of the caches but we gave it a shot.

We first of hit the Sippy Downs area and we had some fun. Many of the caches here took much longer than they should have; we spent way too much time trying to find simple caches. We then moved towards the north, working our way to Coolum however, time ran out and we had to stop for the day. It seemed as though the day was getting hotter as it went on and got even worse during the night.

Thanks to all the CO’s for the caches, some I kept notes on, some were just great caches and some I really do not understand why. We signed all logs with both names and replaced as we found them.

This one took me a while to find, I knew it was there I just could not see it the first ten times I walked past. So many people walking past wondering what I was doing I’m sure. Thanks for this one nice puzzle and I need to open my eyes.

Went out for a day of caching with Nayfee after dropping the kids to school. Solved the puzzle quickly and we were on our way.

Nice walk along the beach. Quick simple find.

TFTC

Alycem89 and myself ventured out for a few hours to grab a few caches on the stunning Sunny Coast and what a day to do it because it was a beautiful warm day to do some exploring.

Easy solve on the go and a fairly easy find after dismissing a couple locations at first. Very busy here today given it’s a Friday and as you could imagine it was a nightmare finding a parking spot.

Thanks for bringing us here.

#2799 - TFTC

I saw that this little cache had recently been replaced and we decided a cache and fish and chips would be a nice outing today. Parked close by which was a good surprise for this area and spotted the cache on approach. After signing the new log we headed over the road for lunch. Thanks spiderwebbs4 for the puzzle and the cache.

Back in action.
Happy hunting.
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Replaced container. Same tiny hanger. ️️️

I will be visiting gz very soon to check whether a replacement is needed.

Until can check.

No luck for us here with this one. We came for a lovely walk, during a non-raining window, and had a good search.
Thanks for the puzzle spiderwebbs4
Domsky

I think it is time for the CO to check on this cache asfter a series of DNFs

Suspicious piece of fishing line with nothing attached. Have the right spot just not sure if it is still there. HNB

Problem solved and checked. All correct, but after 2 days of searching a DNF for us.

I searched the area for 20 minutes until the light faded but I couldn't locate the cache

On an early morning walk we solved the cache and headed to GZ. The longest part was avoiding the moguls activity. A constant stream of muggles doing their morning exercise. During the break in rain we signed the log. TFTC.

5906

Saturday. I thought the D rating was for the puzzle... so I did wonder. At GZ I was on my own as Mr SP had to stay with the car and try to find a parking spot in Planet Central here. So many people taking advantage of the lovely weather today. Cache was spotted in clear view (although only a cacher looking for it would spot it). Log was full so tweezers used to retrieve it and a new piece of paper ready to go for next finder.

This was the 9th of 11 caches found on this outing.

Thanks ***spiderwebbs4*** for showing us this place

One obvious hidey hole and it’s not in there

Solved this one a few days ago while my kids were swimming at the beach. This afternoon we went for a walk and collected a few caches along the way. Cache broke while we were unscrewing it. Will send you a message. TFTC

I must’ve had this solved for years. Quick find. Thanks for the cache

Solved the puzzle a while ago but couldn’t locate the cache today and with minimal time had to give up. Thanks for the puzzle .

Out for a ride around Mooloolaba, grabbing caches and the AL along the way. I had solved the puzzle with some ease a while back. I will say that the hide is probably harder than the puzzle. At GZ, I searched in a lot of places, even going over the other side of the path, and I came back to the correct side for one final look before I carried on, and there it was, right where I had looked earlier! Thanks for another puzzle and hide SW4!

Another day out caching in this beautiful part of the sunny coast with hatzofff, RoddyC, E_Smiley and grannysmith1947.
Enjoyable puzzle, hide and a quick find by our group here.

TFTC spiderwebbs4
Found November 7, 2020

Day 4 Caching day out and around the Sunny Coast with hatzofff, snickersallan and Grannysmith1947. E_Smiley has joined us for the day.

Good puzzle nice find.

Cache located, log signed and all replaced as found. TFTC, spiderwebbs4, at 1:47 PM on November 7, 2020.

Having an extended weekend away with grannysmith1947, Snickersallan, RoddyC and E Smiley to get some more smiles in the area.

Nice quick find.
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TFTC spiderwebbs4

TFTC smile7530 out and about with Hatzoff RoddyC Snickersallan E_Sand miss Millie geo dog having a great time



Thank you, spiderwebbs4, for placing this cache for our enjoyment.

I've invited myself to join RoddyC's group while they are in my new territory. Lol

Solved the puzzle but I think I added a lot of xs to the checker. I blame the 0 and O confusion. Silly eyes.

Quick find by RoddyC at gz.

Thanks for the cache and taking us here spiderwebbs4.

Here for a day's outing with the Merekats. At GZ we sat and calculated the coordinates while various boats went past. It was then a short walk to make the find. TFTC.

Lovely location. Glad we didn't drop the cache

Very pleased to redeem this one thanks to a tip from the CO. Good eyesight definitely needed to find this one!

Atomic alright! Solved the puzzle at home on the Gold Coast. Up here for a long weekend getting as many as I can. Tiny one a little off the cords. Persistence pays here. Walked right up to it after a 10 minute search.

I AM GUR

Lots of logging to catchup on...
Found on a holiday to Mooloolaba. Mum needed to fill the calendar today.
TFTC spiderwebbs4

The Esky family were headed to Mooloolaba for a few days. This morning the younger two Esky Boys wanted to go for a swim at the beach - crazy!!! While Mr E supervised the swimming I decided to go for a walk with the oldest Esky Boy who, like me, was not keen on swimming in winter. Wandered around a bit at GZ before resorting to a PAF...but as it usually happens as soon as you ask for help you spot what you came for. Nice ‘hide’! Happy to find a puzzle I have had solved for ages. TFTC spiderwebbs4

Second attempt. Found the Munzee, but not the cache ️

We had worked out the coordinates a while ago and now where on the coast. Took a little while to find with all the muggles around.
Great hide in plane sight.
TFTC

Had this one solved for a fair while, but never ventured down this way, but today I was doing Konies AL and noticed that this one ended up not far from one of the locations. Well hidden in plain sight .

Thanks spiderwebbs

Found while in the area after a fairly long search

On a lovely Sunny Coast day out, I decided to pick up a few caches whilst here.

Solved the puzzle easily, and after a bit of looking around found the cache.

I dropped the lid while trying to sign the cache, and my pen didn't work too well on the paper. I managed a smiley face.

Thanks for the cache.

Having a seafood lunch at the spit and decided I needed a cache fix. Solved while eating calamari and then off to find after we'd finished. A quick check at GZ and I knew it must be a little off, which a log or two confirmed the update. I thought I would have trouble spotting it but the gods were smiling and I just happen to eye off the tiny beast pretty quickly. Some days you just get lucky TFTC and the brain exercise

Our second visit to this beautiful place - greetings from Auckland, New Zealand. We are on holiday with family in the very sunny Sunshine Coast for a week staying in Mooloolaba. We have solved a few puzzles in and around the area, with this being one of them. Enjoyed the walk out to get this one, this sure is a lovely place! Cache took a few minutes to spot and a very sneaky one at that. Glad to tick this one off the list, TFTPC!

While camping in the area with my geodog Scruffy, we just had to get out and find a few more caches ...
Have looked for this one a couple of times in the past, but was always at the end of a days caching and getting dark. [xx)]
This time decided to look round lunch time so I would have plenty time and light to look. [^]
And what happens - I see it as I walk towards GZ !!
How did I missed this previously ??

All Good .. TFTC ..

Thanks for this one, working in the area at present so grabbing a few while here. Thanks for this one, it cured a headache

While spending a few days around the beautiful Sunshine Coast visiting family we were able to pick up a few smilies along the way. We enjoyed our walk out to GZ and were very glad when the cache was within easy walking distance as well. TFTC

Found with F-Llama

While spending a few days around the beautiful Sunshine Coast visiting family we were able to pick up a few smilies along the way. We enjoyed our walk out to GZ and were very glad when the cache was within easy walking distance as well. TFTC

Found with Miss_Bovine

Day 51 Mainland trip
Out and about caching with Tassie Trekkers around Mooloolaba and this was one we found. We solved it on the run and luckily a quick find. TFTP

Caching in and around Mooloolaba and surrounds, we picked up a few caches with Whitewebbs and this was one of them.

A straight forward mystery and an easy find at GZ, cache and contents were in good condition.

Thanks spiderwebbs4 for placing and maintaining this cache for our enjoyment.

Tricky find. On a permanent structure nearby coordinates

Staying near Mooloolaba for a couple of days. So many enjoyable walkways and waterways to visit. Solved this a while ago knowing we would be visiting. For some reason we thought the clue was Black on Black which helped. Later realised that was another cache. TFTC

We were planning a caching trip down at the spit this morning and when I saw this cache on the map, I was drawn to it. I have an aquired allergy to aspirin, and in fact all salicylates and Mr STW can't take aspirin because he's on anti-thrombotic medication. So we haven't had aspirin in the house for years!
The puzzle was completed in no time as we have the right background there, and after an initial hiccup where we realised, "Oh, we made a mistake", then , "Oh, another mistake", we managed to fix both errors and have the checker light up green.
At GZ we wandered around a bit before reading the logs and realising that the cache was no longer in a tree. Then it was a quick find. Thank you for placing and maintaining this cache.

Had a search of the fence, the light that pole and the other fence. Cache was not revealing itself to me. And also I thought with the occassional showers it would be quieter. Jolly school holidays

Founds whilst Travelling around Australia TFTC

Out for a walk after solving this one. A brief search and found. Log signed. TFTC

Very cute little cache, think we have never came across this kind. Thank you spiderweb

awesome :)

Thank you DeafVW
Perfect day

Great cache . Found on our second attempt. Didn’t have a pen but will sign on next visit to this top place. Thanks for the cache.

Great puzzle and finally solved it. But couldn’t find the cache. Muggled? Or didn’t we look hard enough for the tiny container?

Loved the puzzle and after a bit searching made the find TFTC

Found this with Mum as 'Jess & Caro'. She is now Carø and I now have my own geocaching profile so we are sorting my logs for caches we found together. TFTC!

On the sunny coast for the weekend and today we are making our way from Golden Beach to the GIFF event in Nambour. This cache was solved last week and on our list for today. Luckily for me Jess was there as she spotted this one. Thanks for the puzzle and cache, spiderwebbs4!

Took a day off work today to unwind after a busy month or two. While most of that time was allocated to doing lots of little jobs, some of that time was spent caching...

This was my after-jobs cache. I solved this easy puzzle at home before embarking and it is always a pleasant walk in this area, and a beautiful day. I reached GZ a bit confused, but then saw that the cache had been moved to a structure. That helped... and cache was soon in hand. The hardest bit was extracting the log...! And I dropped the lid a couple of times... but luckily found it ok.

Plenty of guys working out at the nearby exercise thingie, too absorbed in their muscles to notice me.

TFTC spiderwebbs4. #563

Staying on the Sunshine Coast for a night while attending a few appointments. Booked a motel nearby when my amazing geowife had a look on the map and spotted this puzzle.. a few minutes of problem solving and we had the final coords. So we had dinner and made the decision to go for a walk.. after a short stroll we were at gz and managed to make a quick find under the stealth of night... all is good with this cache... thanks spiderwebbs4!

Found on a beautiful evening walk with geohubby WallabyTim. Relieved that we spotted the little sucker with only one mobile phone torch between us to search with! TFTC

Checked on this one today and due to some savage pruning the cache's branch has been removed and the 2 trees nearby no longer provide suitable cover for hiding a cache.
Replaced with a new tiny container attached to a nearby structure rather than the tree.

We did not find anything at the GZ

Fun puzzle and today my muggle friend and i went to sea life ( nurses get in free this month) and after i wanted to pick up a few solved puzzles. We were lucky to find a park nearby. At gz my gps was bouncing around and after around 10 minutes it finally settled and my muggle friend spotted the cache. Thankyou for the fun puzzle and cache. Photo of view on way to gz.beautiful spot

We found it! Wrote on the back of the log. Awesome spot! Tftc

Day 7 of our family holiday and a solo morning walk for me today while Mrs KE enjoyed a sleep in. This was one of a hand full of puzzles I solved before coming so I thought I best find it when passing today. The container didn't take too long to spot from a distance and once the foot traffic abated I could make the find.
Thanks spiderwebbs4 for the cache.

Solved the puzzle while having a great fish and chips lunch and quickly recovered the cache. TFTC

Tuesday Travels with bb and Rio. We are on a mission today, to collect some solved puzzle caches, to like some traffic lights and have a lovely walk around the wilds of Mooloolaba. Not to mention a bit of drive - we're not sure yet where we'll go, LOL!

I needed to do a little bit of a coordinate adjustment as I discovered I was a little geographically embarassed, oops , but after a quick recalculation we found ourselves at GZ and had the log signed. TFTC spiderwebbs4

parked and off for a big circle walk

I hadn't looked at our puzzles today due to work but a quick glance ... oh yes I can do that at home

hmmm ... this is not a t1 area
widen search
does it have a checker

rio quickly redoes puzzles to check it
oh woops lol

off to real gz

tada

would need to be a very HIGH wheelchair to reach that

Had a fun time finding this one.

Tftc

Had this one solved for a while but never in the area so on a mission today to try and get to Pluto. Quickly found but had to wait until passing Muggles were out of view then made a grab. Signed log and had to wait for the pathway to clear again before replacing cache.

Planning my day up the Sunshine Coast I want to MAXIMISE the fun and maybe add some points for the planetary pursuit .

First up I had some quick puzzle solving fun on my phone last night and made a quick find despite the muggles . Geodoggies come in very handy for cute cover stories .

Tftpc

I had solved this puzzle a loooong time ago, but had not been in the area since. Today, it was time to turn this puzzle into a smiley. The cache was quickly spotted at GZ and the log signed. TFTC

I was out caching with Selva Girls and Curious Quest today, clearing an area and collecting points for a smilie. Selva Girls told us she had a solved puzzle nearby, so I was more than happy to go along and add my name to the log. Tftc spiderwebbs4, I hope to solve the puzzle in the near future to justify claiming the smilie!

Today i was invited out up the coast with Selvagirls and Stortigirls to do some caching so jumped at the chance. Nice quick find. TFTC,

Nice one. Muggle-free showery day.

Sorted this puzzle while in the caravan waiting for Geohubby to return from the shop. Once he was back we set off in the search. Cache was found in good condition in gaps between muggles and the log signed and returned. Thanks for a puzzle I could work out and thanks for the smilie. Cheers and happy caching!