Sunshine makes me CHIRPy Tennent, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By YRPsycho on 17-Sep-16. Waypoint GC6QX6M

A cache trip to the south of Canberra do some more of the Vampire series. Signing with VAT. A number of caches planned to pick up on the road and a second extra walk along the Murrumbidgee to round of a fun half day outing. and others added on the fly. A fun group outing on a beautiful late warm spring day. This cache: An unexpected nice large ammo can here. The chirping is always tricky as sometime it doesn't work. All good today. Thank you YRPsycho for putting the cache out and maintaining it.

Found with a fun group of geofriends during a great day of caching. Signed as Vampire Adventure Trekkers (VAT)FP because the world needs more ammo can caches. TFTH

Spending some time caching around the NSW/ACT southern tablelands with lots of side trips. TFTC.A great day out caching with a local group signing as VAT.The morning started with a few drive bys followed by a long hike down the Gudgenby River. Lots of blackberries, spiky scrub and even a wade along the river made a challenging yet enjoyable trek.Following this we all headed over to the Murrumbidgee River for another tough river walk. This one ended up hot, hazardous and up the steep cliff side so the walk was called off after the first find to end the great day.Great puzzle and nice quick find.

Find # 12292Making the most of the opportunity to duck out for a few hours of caching fun. Seeking out the occasional challenge or two, or trying to mop up as many solves as I can to keep that long list under control. Seems to increase faster than it decreases All caches located, retrieved, signed, and replaced.Thanks YRPsycho for Sunshine makes me CHIRPy

Up early again….. as you do when you’re on a caching safari. I haven’t done very many chirp caches and as they are a bit different. It’s fabulous…. Like grabbing a webcam!
Thanks YRPsycho for the installation & maintenance.

First cache of the day for Muggle65 and l. Haven't done one of these for an age but it worked just fine. Thank you for the fun

#16277 - 12:00:00 PM; Out on a caching run through and past Tharwa with Sol de lune to top up the daily finds calender. Most of our finds were in the Vampire series, but grabbed a few others in the area as we were passing. A couple of damp logs here and there, but most caches were in good condition when we added our names to the log. The river was across the road at the southern end, so we approached from the north. Nice to grab a good sized cache here today. All in good order too! TFTC YRPsycho

Out this way with LuckyL10n and this way our next stopped. Once at GZ the cache was soon spotted and the log signed. Good day to be out here with the weather holding off while we were here.

Thanks for this one....

My chirp-enabled GPS picked up the GZ from WP1 over a year ago, but the constant flooding since then has made retrieval of the cache more annoying than it could be. Today I braved the wild weather (ahead of more wild weather forecast) and quickly found the impressively-sized container at GZ. Cache and log are in excellent condition, just shy of a full year on since last found!

Thanks, YRPsycho. Never knew my GPS could do that.

Back in August 2020 we visited the chirpy site and have since tried several times to access this cache but till today the low concrete bridge was flooded each time. Quick and easy find today and a dry passage way through. TFTC YRPsycho.

Canberra Day Long weekend Day 2. Cooma and Boboyan Road. Another day for a road trip took me with Cosmonaut97, Fitzy_1965 & MinnieK down to Cooma, across to Adaminaby, out to Eucumbene dam and back home via Boboyan road. Two early DNFs, but many finds. There was huge over lap in out team and although we visited over 45 caches today, no of us made that many finds today.

Thanks for the cache YRPsycho

31451.42 TNLN
Visited: World Traveling Gold GC A#6 & Flying Skull A#121

**Albida**

Out for a fun days caching with fitzy_1965, albida33 & cosmonaut97.

We headed from Canberra down to Cooma out to Anaminaby and back through Namadgi.

Quick find here today.

23,769. Found with minniek, albida33 and cosmonaut97 during a loop from Canberra to Cooma, Adaminaby and back through Namadgi today.

With a planned walk in Canberra postponed, we headed out on Plan B - a loop from Canberra to Cooma, Adaminaby and back home through Namadgi. After the others grabbed caches in Cooma, we headed out towards Adaminaby, and then home through Namadgi. Next find of the day. I had tried for this one twice before but both times there was water over the bridge so a no go. Today it was high and dry and so we continued on for a nice quick find at GZ. Always love finding an ammo can ! Signed the log, replaced the cache as found, then headed off to the next one on the list.

Thanks YRPsycho !!

A nice quick find today with the twin terrors in tow. We decided to drive around the long way and enjoyed a couple of extra finds on the way. Thank you YRPsycho. Well worth a FP for the CHIRPiness of this cache.

Out and about with AngelG27 and SpecimenX for a fun morning south of Tharwa. SpecX got the chirp sorted out. Then we had a fun river crossing to get to the gz. TFTC YRP

Cache 6514 on 27 Sep 2020.

Out on a Sunday morning geocaching mission with SpecimenX and Fox in Jox and looking to grab a few more of the Vampire series. This looked like a good little set on the west side of the quite full river! The walking was pretty easy, just a few streams to cross and fences to follow. Had a car parked at each end to make the trip more efficient. A great morning of walking and chatting!

But before we set out on our walk, we decided this cache was a good one to target! SpecimenX had her GPSR on hand and it picked up the chirp after a bit of to and fro. Then a fun drive across the river in the Jeep to find a well sized cache in good condition.

Thanks YRPsycho for the cache and the fun! Fav point comin’ at ya!

Teamed up with AngelG27 and Fox In Jox for a geowander in the area along Gudgenby River. It was so lovely and green and it was so nice to see the clear water flowing in the river as we were strolling along

This one was up first on our to do list. Parked up nearby and hopped out of the geounit to help my GPS "talk" to the Chirp. Took a few moments but soon hooked in and had the information we needed for the cache - so then off we went!

The water level was low and flowing gently so the geounit handled the crossing with ease-that was fun! Wasn't too long after that we had the sturdy cache in hand for the signing [^]

Thanks for the fun, YRPsycho - giving this one a fave!

After doing a bit of research into CHIRPs earlier this week we were thrilled to be driving past by chance today so decided to give it a go. We turned the chirp function on and like magic our Garmin GPS responded. With the details in hand we headed down the road however the crossing was overflowing a little too high for us to go after the prize. We will come back another day to pick up our first CHIRP cache when it’s a little less wet or find a 4WD TOTT. Many thx YRPsycho.

**Our Day**
A mid-morning start heading for a hike/climb up parts of Mt Tennant targeting just two caches. With much of the area around here opening up again including some trails in south Namadgi we hadn’t expected it still to be closed to walkers. With a large 'NO GO' sign at the start of the Mt Tennant walking trail we had to come up with plans B, C, D and E.

We then decided to pickup caches we had driven past many times before however only those we were permitted to access from the Boboyan Road, and then attempted one DSD cache nearby Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve entry.

We saw for the first time the devastation from the Orroral Valley fires along the Boboyan Road. We saw the complete reconstruction of most road side guards rails, signs and similar along the way. We also saw vast amounts of snow still on Mt Gudgenby over to the Bimberi Wilderness Area, Scabby Range, Mt Kelly, Mt Burbidge right over to Mt Namadgi and beyond. Just beautiful with a vast backdrop/front drop of burnt out bushland.

Chirp battery changed.

The cache is ready to go once everything is opened.

Hmmmm.

Should be good now.

Namadji is closed, so you really shouldn't be out here.

I had the opportunity to check this cache, and alas the chirps battery has gone flat. That's 3 years of life, which is pretty good.

I'll replace the battery and return it once the park opens.

Stay safe.

A big day of caching with J+J.AU today. Starting in Mos Vale with a few quick aches just as light starts to appear. Then a long drive to and through Canberra to get to the part of the Murrumbidgy we were targeting today do finish of the vampire series. A lot of walking for some great d/t ratings and half of the time tracks were not really there! Of track is no problem however and enjoyed the day and perfect weather.
TFTC Wilbert67

Wilbert67 joined us today on a huge day of caching , our target was the vampire series and a few others along the way.
We left home super early and it was good to do some of the trails while it was cool.
The walk at the end our legs felt the effect of the day.
We spotted plenty of kangaroos and birds, occasional fly came to greet also.
Over all we felt quite accomplished with smileys we gathered.
Thanks for the placements of these.
A great day out.
We managed to get the chirp to work and bingo

It worked!

I've recently got a GPS, and I've never had the chance to try a chirp cache before

Heartened by the last logs - I headed over after collecting some nearby GCA caches and walked around the cattle grid for a bit.. waiting..waiting.. then beep! Pulled the data down, and then had a look further along to see if I could make it over in my (lowish) hatchback..

Sure enough, I could!

Headed up the road and collected the cache. Is in great order too!

I thought about heading on the same path, but realised I was actually just up there!

TFTC YRP!

On my way back from the near-ish EC I couldn't help but notice this puzzle for the title. A chirp-based cache? How rare and kind of the CO to fork out the cash for the chirp and as it happened the eventual container. The bonus for me was that I needed a puzzle for the day to keep my puzzle streak intact and well, this was my only puzzle for the day.
I was also lucky that I was visiting this time of year and there hadn't been much in the way of rain. The direct route was bone dry and crossed in my little hired Yaris.
I think this cache deserves a FP for the money spent and effort gone to in setting up and maintaining this cache.

Attending the Queanbeyan Clear Waters mega event, this was my final day. I teamed up with e.gregory1 today, as we headed south from the city, and geocache in and around Namadgi National Park. Another nice day with great weather, apart from the thunderstorm that rolled through towards the end of a day. It wasn't a day of high finds, but some great targeted caches, awesome scenery, and interesting history at Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station, which was linked to assisting with communicating the moon landing.

I had purchased a GPS about 4-5 months ago, and seen a few rare caches with a chirp feature, but alas, this was my GPS chirp cache, and was really cool. Both e.gregory1 and I stopped to grab the chirp, and then managed to make the short drive to GZ. This geocache didn't take long to find, and the cache and contents were in good shape. Thanks YRPsycho for its placement and ongoing maintenance. Favourite Point from me!

Today was the final day of the Clear Water Mega event in Queanbeyan. I teamed up with a fellow South Australian geocacher and spent much of the day south of the city in and around the Namadgi National Park.

We had another day of great weather until late in the afternoon when a thunderstorm passed over. Fortunately we were pretty much finished and headed back by then.

Its always good to find a ‘chirp’ that has been maintained and still works.

Thanks YRPsycho for the cache. A favourite point from me.

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Found with Spikey Mikey
Back in Queanbeyan again for the MEGA and some caching with Spikey Mikey.
Tried my Chirp APP and got some numbers, but not really the right ones to make this easy. Mikes, Garmin came to the rescue.

[green] - Found It on [DAYLONG] ... at [TIME]...

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Logged with [GCDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gcdroid).

I haven't done a CHIRP cache for ages.
After remembering how to turn the chirp on, and then finally loading it into my GPS, we went for a short drive the way we had come and made a quick find.
Out caching in the company of DocWho whilst attending the Clear Waters Oz Mega 2019 event.
TNLNSL TFTC

Found with nissan 65 on a few days caching in Canberra. We headed up last night after work and stayed at our usual over night spot in Goulburn before heading out this way. Thankyou to all cache owners for placing these for our enjoyment

Found with cullum68 on a few days away thanks for the cachea

#1722

Jazzy3008 and I went and grabbed a few more caches after the event, before heading home.

We were heading to the end of the Vampire series and stopped off at the start of this cache on the way. We then took a wrong turn before we got to the first cache and decided to grab this cache before heading back and grabbing the Vampires...

A quick find before we turned back, with a slight delay because I got the car up on a bit of a steep slope while trying to turn around.

An early start to the day, meeting dty73 just on 6.30am at a mutually convenient location. With Dty73 jumping into the passenger seat we headed off South, ‘Vampires’ and a number of nearby hides the goal for the morning. Parking as close to our first target as possible it was a steady hike along the banks of the Murrumbidgee. Picking up the Vampires without issue, before we knew it it was time to retrace our steps, the remains of an old flying fox not suitable for crossing the river. Not that we would cross if we could, it was always back to the geomobile for the drive onwards. For the most part everything looked the same, the occasional tree, gully or bush tricking us into a wrong left or right turn. Nothing of consequence, just a pain, literally, pushing through something we’d previously gone around. Once in the geomobile it over the river/bridge, the water steadily flowing, but nothing to be concerned about. Picked up ‘Sunshine makes me CHIRPy’ and continued up and along the well maintained track until hitting Smiths Road. Turning South, a small detour to ‘The Hawk’, an interesting place to spend a few minutes, ‘Gossoon Gully’, a little muddy but nothing that couldn’t be wiped off BEFORE getting back into the car, and then right at the very end of the road ‘Murrumbidgee Meander VI’. Some nice views looking back down and along the river, noted a few good swimming spots, just a little too far away (down and back up). Threw a few stones across the river, and for those who are interested, reached the other side. Back again to the geomobile, heading North back along Smiths Road, alighting at the old chimney stack where it was up and around the nearby hill(s) to complete another group of Vampires. A nice breeze at times, always welcomed on a warming and sunny (inbetween the clouds and that dust) day.

Time was too quickly upon us though, family commitments and the cricket on the TV. Called it a fun and successful day and drove back to town, dropping off dty73 were it started some 7 hours before. Just as we were saying our goodbyes, alert, alert alert, new geocaches published out and around Coombs. Well…….

Thanks to all the cache owners and of course to the wonderful dty73. Always a pleasure.

We couldn't get the chirp to work - my Garmin Montana 650 has never successfully chirped! SG gpsr could not find the chirp either. So we phoned a friend and asked if they could remember the hint that the chirp provides. They gave us a nudge and after a lot of searching we made the find! This was a fabulous way to finish the day - overcoming obstacles and finding the cache.
I headed out with Smittengranny, Joolay, dty73 and aquilus1 today so SG could get some more caches on her way to 6000 finds. Lots of fun with these ladies and had a great day. TFTC

Out on a lovely day with Kittykatch and Smittengranny running around picking up missed caches and doing others. Aquilis1 and DTY73 had to head off earlier but weather was great and had a great day with great company. Not many of these around. Very interesting. TFTC

Another fabulous day out on the caching trail today - this time with Kittykatch, Joolay, Aquilus 1 and dty73. We travelled in two cars but managed lots of relaxed chatting as we walked between caches. The Vampire Series were in our sights but we grabbed some smilies along the way. All caches attempted were found to be in good condition and now carry our names. Mostly mine is SG.
Thanks to all the COs for placing these caches for us to find. TNLN SL.

Haven't done many of these and there aren't many around. ThanksYRPsycho.

Wow interested chrip!!! and amazing one...
Enjoyed day today with ALL7,..
TFTC

Good one!
Thanks YRPsycho

#4385 27th for today

A chilly days caching out past the Thawa sandwash, and it was not just the wind that sent a chill through our hearts. This is vampire territory and so the three of us: mtrax, CBRChic and myself came to stake our claim in the chests of the undead infesting these parts. We were well protected with garlic, crucifixes, holy water, silver bullets (although I argued that was for werewolves) and, of course, stakes and hammers. CBRChic kept tossing salt as she has a theory that vampires are OCD and were compelled to count every spilled grain. It seemed to work as we were not attacked today.

It wasn't an easy walk in this undulating territory and the cold, biting wind did little to raise our spirits, but it was a productive days caching. We will need to return in less oppressive weather to rid this area of the scourge.

A fun cache at the end of the day. Nice to come across these somewhat rare caches, especially when the chirp battery isn't flat. I own one, so I know.

Thanks also to the COs: YRPsycho

Aquilus1 and I were planning a more serious day doing some rock hopping and bush bashing in Namadgi, but with it still raining at my place I called it early that it wasnt the safe option. So, instead we determined that we could do one of the new vampire trails past Tharwa.

This was the seventeenth for the day, and a favourite from me as I finally got to use my CHIRP feature on my Garmin.... how cool is that!

3:14:00 PM: (35 of 36) Find#11294
I haven't seen a Chip in quiet a while.. bingo picked up coords , and had to back track as we came in on Sunshine road already but not too far in the car.
Quick find .. good location..
nice
Heading down Namadji way to find some of the Vampire series, It was a day with mixed weather, some sun, rain and wind, but had a great day out with CBRChick and StrangeTrousers.

thanks YRPsycho

Have been wanting to get my Buffy Vampire Slayer on for some time on and slay me some of the two fanged blood suckers. Finally, the stars aligned, and the day arrived. Dam it was too cold for my Buffy Outfit so it was on with the caching pants and puffer jacket – my other fav outfit with added garlic vampire extinguishing accouchements. StrangeTrousers skidded sideways into my driveway for the pick up on our way to gather mtrax whilst daylight was with us. Then onwards to the country and adventures.

The caching was great and views stunning as were some of the vertical trampling up and down hillsides. Loved every minute of it and am very grateful the gallant guys for me not leaving on the side of a hill as I slowly walked up them. Thankful that I was not doing it in Buffy boots and a short skirt – freezing. This series is so worth it for the views it gives, most importantly caches and that we got out alive with no fang marks in our necks. We were not able to get them all as it was a challenging course in some crisp and windy weather. Hope to be back with more salt to throw down for the vampires to count every grain when needed to escape.

hope to add photo taken near the start that should give you a laugh.

TFTC YRPsycho

The crossing at Gudgenby that was warned in the description was completely dry today which we were thankful for! In fact the river is extremely low, and barely even ankle deep in certain places! After getting the device to work we were on our way to GZ which was an interesting drive down the road.

Got to the cache and saw it tucked away, wow that thing is huge! Love the container, my favourite type that's for sure!

A great cache overall, even found a brand new pathtag that I have never come across before! Will go nicely in my growing collection!

A favourite for the adventure

Thanks for the pathtag found in the cache. Excellent cache and great spot. I think with the 90 plus caches I have put in the area there will be more finds n this cache.

Another attempt and this time we got the chirp to work on our Garmins. Somehow it had been turned off. Once turned on again this worked well. Great cache. TFTC YRPsycho.

Found with Goldenwattle.

I was here on Saturday, doing something else but ducked down to find Gudgenby Gurgle, when I logged it at home I noticed this Chirpy, read logs, intrigued enough to go back today. Photo shows where I parked, following CO's hint, with excellent reception from chirpy as it turned out. Took a bit of mucking around with the Garmin 600t to find the right setting, it's been a while, but up came the coords, selected go and off. However this cache not loaded on the Garmin so no compass only map with line to guide me to GZ, looked at map found right location and there it was in an obvious spot. Stopped on opposite side on the way back, there's no reception from chirpy but my Garmin travels well down on console not up on windscreen. Enjoyed the challenge and reacquaintance with chirp stuff.

Found with Justjessie on her birthday adventure to Cooma the back way. TFTC.

Found with O319 on our day trip. TFTC!
This log posted with CacheSense for Android!

Armed with my Garmin organ 300 and the my trusty sami s7 to give me the best chance of collecting the chirp, I parked and set them to work finding the little messages. One found two, the other.... well it would still be searching if I hadn't turned it off in disgust. Admittedly it still has the original firmware. Maybe I should update it?! With new numbers In hand we set off. No need to look at the map again as I knew exactly where I was going. Once parked I pulled out the device to discover I'd passed it several KMs back.
Backtrack time. Once at the real gz cache was found quicly. Noice hide, and a cool cache. Thanks TW man.
Now to drive further south for the next.....

Out with Aquilus1, AddictedGamer and the youngest geokid. Haven’t had much experience with the CHIRP tech, but luckily Aquilus1s gps has that function and it worked perfectly! No issue finding, other than a truck and a car passed us as we were at GZ taking a photo of a lizard ; ) TFTC!!!

Really wasn't sure how this would go, not something I've really used but playing around with the GPS noticed it was a feature so was keen to try it as we were in the area. In the end something must be set ok because I just chose the cache and set it up to go and as I walked to the grid it just started up. Really was quite impressive that it just ran through and there was the information. Its only a mid range Garmin 35T, nothing too fancy but it is a good little unit. Any way, off we went along the road until we came across the right spot. Had a bit of company with a lizard watching closely, took a few photos and then a nice sized cache was found. Thanks for the cache YRPsycho.

Always love a chirp cache. This one picked up straight away then off we went for an easy find.

TFTC

Frustration (Not aggression) is NOT directed at you. Not at all!!!!
Frustration is directed at the Garmin Company. As I mentioned in my earlier DNF log, the Garmin forums had many many instances of garmin receivers not detecting chirps, identical units to mine. Also, as I mentioned, several people who tried to find this cache similarly, using Garmins, could not detect a chirp.

So its the technology (ie GARMIN) that is quite deficient. (And the software in my Garmin is up to date)

No stress, just unbelievable that I can pick up Chirps elsewhere, but not this one.
(And as I mentioned, I'm always riding out right past the cache for pleasure .....hmmm ....lets see if this thing is alive yet ...... nope ..... continue on my pleasant ride.....no stress , just frustration with Mr. Garmin)

PM sent explaining more.

OK, so what's the deal with the "defective" chirp? (As many people, including many finders, have confirmed!)
Every-time I have ridden past here this year, and that's lots of times, I have whipped out the GARMIN Montana 650t GPSr, set it to receive chirps, and, ....... NO chirp.

And as I mentioned, the Garmin forums are also replete with people with Garmins (same as mine) not detecting chirps ..............

In the last 9 months, I tested my receiver interstate at two chirp caches - chirp signal received perfectly.

So, a chance encounter, and I used a cacher's apps to finally go & do this, so off I go.

A pleasant 35km round trip on the Mountain bike on a lovely afternoon, magic. Love riding out there, Sunshine on Sunshine, riding along, magic. Thanks

I'm a bit confused by that log.

I drive past this cache quite a lot too, and I test it regularly. I'd hazard a guess if data was used from another cacher, it worked for them.

Mr Oz, please be a little clearer where the aggression is directed. Is it at me, the cache, the technology or what? Perhaps a better question, why leave aggressive logs in the first place?

If doing my caches causes you stress, you can hide them. I won't be hurt if you decide not to find them.

Found with ALL7... Nice hide cache and fav for me. TFTC YRPsycho

Cool CHIRPY!!!!! Im learn and finally found with dragon1982... Thanks

The last cache of the day on a trip out to Mt Selwyn from Canberra. We recently upgraded the garmin gps and it turned out that chirps are no longer supported! Thankfully, we downloaded something on the Android instead and had the coords in no time. What a great idea for a cache. TFTC!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan

Stopped by to-day and used the Chirp App on my phone. All I got was 5 meaningless numbers.
I then tried the Wolf Chirp App on my phone. Yesssss three sets of co-ordinates in different formats and a hint popped up. Then a short drive for a quick find. TFTC and a favorite, never seen a chirp cache before.

A Canberra Bushwalking Club trip led by Marmaduke Rothschild. My first chirp too. Data download stopped at 25% to my Garmin Oregon 650. Trip report at [http://www.johnevans.id.au/wp/22-june-2017-apollo-rocks-and-other-places/](http://www.johnevans.id.au/wp/22-june-2017-apollo-rocks-and-other-places/) . A favourite from me. TFTC.

Nice strong signal from the chirp today - didn't even have to get out of the car!

Quick drive to GZ to find the nice cache. Everything is big with this one!

Thanks for the cache and for fixing it up.

Definitely working, even from inside the car.

PT and traceable drop.

Please only take 1 PT (I dropped 3).

I'll check on this tomorrow.

I suspect the rain we've had has caused some problems.

Went stargazing with the kids and checked again.

The youngest saw a Tawny Frogmouth and the two devices I had picked up the chirp from a distance I didn't expect.

So I ventured down and had a look. The waterproof container the chirp was in had successfully kept water in it and got the chirp electronics wet.

I cleaned out the meds and epoxied the inside of the chirp, so hopefully it will survive better.

Tested it with 2 devices and it works.

I did check on the chirp in March and it was working then.

Couldn't get a signal from the chirp! Tried two different model Oregons (old and new) and nothing found.

Looks like I nee to bring the GPSmap one next time as it works for the CO

Popped out for a look at this one.
The only thing that the Oregon 550 was telling me was "chirp not found" after many attempts in different locations and at different levels. Looks like one for another day.

Failed, I will have to research what chirping is before I retry.

Another visit; another failure to get the chirp to work on the Garmin .

10347 and 2nd of 5 found today.

On a special mission with Winglen down to KNP but made a stop here and Mrs W did the chirp and made the cache find after I had failed repeatedly in the spot it was found.

Thanks for the cache YRPsycho and the cheap cheap.

On our way through to Adaminaby with McPhan, this was just the morning to do this one. The chirp worked beautifully and were quickly on our way to GZ. And what a great specimen that one was, now a good hiding spot. Thanks for a really well constructed and rewarding cache, and a favourite point from us! Left a swap to fill up the container a bit, and a TB.

We've tried this twice now. Awhile ago we came here, but the chirp didn't work for us. We figured that might have been because we didn't have the cache loaded ; only written down coordinates. Today we returned with the cache loaded, but still no chirp. I have had the chirp work elsewhere on my Garmin, so it has that facility. I don't know why it won't work here for me .

#7161 @1340
The main focus for today's excursion was the caches between Tharwa, Nass Road, the ACT Border and the Monaro Highway. Lots of walking despite the heat. After completing the Vamp Trail and attempting Murrumbidgee Meander II, I dropped in to he visitors centre to browse for a while and cool off! Then I continued the journey to here. The chirp was detected from the car, but the details wouldn't load, so I parked and walked to posted co-ords. This time the information loaded and off I went to GZ. Easily found. TFTC. PS. I downloaded the Chirp app last night in preparation.

I've changed the battery, I can pick it up in my car with both phone and GPSr. If you have difficulty stand at the northern end of the grid.

We managed to get 13% loaded, then it cut out and we couldn't pick up t b e signal again.
Greetings from Wales

It's there and working.

Works with my GPSr.

The Garmin failed to pick up the Chirp................hmmm me thinks! This cache is not all its chirped out to be .....
Enjoyed a 32km MTB ride in the morning though.

It may well be, but two Garmins now (SC & Mine at least) have failed to detect it. An Android only Chirp?? (or a particular Garmin model only)

And I found this in a forum: "Tested this app (Android Chirp) on one chirp enabled cache and it worked as expected. Had my **Garmin Montana 650** also searching. Only this app received the chirp information."

May have to load the apps into my phone - and go for another ride. Always nice riding out there, especially if as I suspect the cache is across the river and up the hill...... I get to come down again!

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Chooo ooo [FTF] on a rainy day. No sunshine today, but this cache still made me feel chirpy! - Decided on the long way around, as the road was closed... (I'm assuming for a reason ). Haven't found one of this type of cache in a fair while! Most enjoyable, even in this weather. Thanks YRPsycho. Favourite from me.

Well, secretly we were both hoping Tankengine was still too tired/jetlagged/or both to be active, but of course even if he was that wouldn't stop him on a new cache hunt. However even though it was well and truly found and logged we wanted to pay this one a visit...

Arrived at the chirp location, the old Garmin wasn't picking up any chirping (time for a new one I think). Decided to install the ANT+ plugins on my Android phone and bingo it worked! Drove down to check out the crossing before detouring around the long way to pick up the cache.
A lovely drive in the rain and fun to drive through all the mud, can't wait until we get a real 4wd!
Made it to the secret location where the cache was quickly found, don't find many of these containers anymore either!
A fun and enjoyable cache, reminds us we need to deploy our chirp one day! Thanks YRPsycho for the cache.