Anastasia in Disguise Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia
By
mariat8 on 16-Apr-17. Waypoint GC74052
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Logs
Unfortunately it appears the owner is not responding or maintaining. Time to go if that's the cache.
As asked by private message, with no reply, is there any update on the return of this cache?
Decided o tackle this cache today. Spent some considerable time searching and in the end I PAF'ed a previous finder and received some specific guidance. To no avail. Spent more time looking with no result.
Either I couldn't find it or it has gone. It might be worth a CO check. Cheers, Aries44.
Either I couldn't find it or it has gone. It might be worth a CO check. Cheers, Aries44.
Despite lots of crawling and a muggle-free day in the park, we came up empty-handed. Lots of DJs examined but still nothing. Cheers... Gaztek
After a bit of searching and knowing the phone is not 100% accurate, I saw something that didn't belong. Had the log signed fairly quickly and replaced once all muggles had moved on. TFTC
It was a great afternoon to be out visiting this park. Had a nice stroll to GZ from the car park past the blooming pig-face. Once at GZ it was a little going back and forth until I put my hand on something suspicious and the sneaky hide was spotted. Stacey is very well disguised! Well done on the effort put into this hide.
Thanks for the cache mariat8 and for a reason to stop by at this nice park!
Find #135
Thanks for the cache mariat8 and for a reason to stop by at this nice park!
Find #135
Second time lucky on this one. Too many muggles last time. But thought I'd spotted something odd last time and with an empty park, was quickly CIH. Found with Puglumps. TFTC.
This was our second attempt to locate this cache. The first time we came there was lots of muggles playing soccer and picnicing. So we returned at dusk and Whypie located it immediately. Nice little hiding spot. Thank you.
TFTC,
With the revised coordinates in hand and passing by again we returned for another look.
Very clever, but I am sure I placed my hand on it last time I was here and moved away because the coordinates were so far away.
Visited trackables, awarded a favourite point.
With the revised coordinates in hand and passing by again we returned for another look.
Very clever, but I am sure I placed my hand on it last time I was here and moved away because the coordinates were so far away.
Visited trackables, awarded a favourite point.
2nd time here, today Wazza9 soon saw something sus, signed log and replaced. Thanks to mariat8 for a great hide.
Lots of screaming soccer fans here today, but that was OK as they were looking the other way as I searched. One log showed me the way to GZ, hmmmm, that looks suss' and there it was.
This cache was found after just a short search on a day of gale force winds. Geo hubby saw something that caught his eye and needed to be investigated. It was soon cache in hand and log was very quickly signed so we could get blown back to the car. Favourite point given for the camo and the fact that the hide is more subtle and well hidden than most. Thank you matiat8.
Headed down to Sans Souci and Carss Park for a bit of after work caching. This was the 1st of 3 finds for the afternoon.
This was to be my first cache stop, parking the geomobile in the parking area beside the playing fields, then heading off along the pathway toward GZ. It was blowing a gale as I searched around GZ, checking numerous spots before eventually spotting something interesting. And, on closer inspection, it was CIH. It's a nicely camoed cache. Signed the log sheet, then replaced as found. TFTC mariat8.
Find #1894
This was to be my first cache stop, parking the geomobile in the parking area beside the playing fields, then heading off along the pathway toward GZ. It was blowing a gale as I searched around GZ, checking numerous spots before eventually spotting something interesting. And, on closer inspection, it was CIH. It's a nicely camoed cache. Signed the log sheet, then replaced as found. TFTC mariat8.
Find #1894
Coordinates changed from:
S 33° 59.074 E 151° 7.880
Coordinates changed to:
S 33° 59.078 E 151° 7.883
Distance from original: 28.7 feet or 8.7 meters.
Double checked the coordinates.
S 33° 59.074 E 151° 7.880
Coordinates changed to:
S 33° 59.078 E 151° 7.883
Distance from original: 28.7 feet or 8.7 meters.
Double checked the coordinates.
Fear the coordinates may be a long way out.
Passing through the area and picked up a couple of caches on our way to the targeted series.
Not this one though, there were to many people about so need to return another time.
No idea what the hint was about, need to research the internet.
Visited trackables.
Passing through the area and picked up a couple of caches on our way to the targeted series.
Not this one though, there were to many people about so need to return another time.
No idea what the hint was about, need to research the internet.
Visited trackables.
The coords are out a bit but an obvious spot was soon spied of a clever hide.
Well done and TFTC
Well done and TFTC
Although the coords seemed out after sitting where a previous logger suggested I soon had CIH for signing. A lovely place to sit down and contemplate the world. TFTC.
#4221 (4 of 6 today)
Decided to grab a few today as the Geowife was visiting friends. So looked at this area and noticed a few puzzles I hadn't solved (and one I had).
Before I went out I solved one of them, and can't see what's wrong on the other - the Geochecker says I'm wrong, so I have to believe it... Hmmm.
Found six but DNFed two - including one of the puzzles.
###END OF CUT AND PASTE SECTION###
Arrived at a park with only the odd muggle or two - and none near GZ.
Aah, a needle in a haystack hide...
Started with what looked a logical spot. Nope. So widened my search around and under the structure, then around less likely rocky areas. Still nothing.
Back at my first spot for a stop and think I spotted something strange I hadn't seen the first time. Surely not...
Gotcha!
Nicely played.
Completed signing duties and replaced.
Now for a walk to my next target.
SLTNLN
TFTC
Decided to grab a few today as the Geowife was visiting friends. So looked at this area and noticed a few puzzles I hadn't solved (and one I had).
Before I went out I solved one of them, and can't see what's wrong on the other - the Geochecker says I'm wrong, so I have to believe it... Hmmm.
Found six but DNFed two - including one of the puzzles.
###END OF CUT AND PASTE SECTION###
Arrived at a park with only the odd muggle or two - and none near GZ.
Aah, a needle in a haystack hide...
Started with what looked a logical spot. Nope. So widened my search around and under the structure, then around less likely rocky areas. Still nothing.
Back at my first spot for a stop and think I spotted something strange I hadn't seen the first time. Surely not...
Gotcha!
Nicely played.
Completed signing duties and replaced.
Now for a walk to my next target.
SLTNLN
TFTC
After a DNF here I was happy to see it back in action.
Returning to Claydon Reserve, I arrived at GZ to see a muggle practising his drone flying skills. I took a seat, admiring the view and scanning for the cache. Great choice as there it was, in arms reach.
I signed the log without the muggle noticing and returned it to the cache.
A great hide, very secure !
Tftc
Returning to Claydon Reserve, I arrived at GZ to see a muggle practising his drone flying skills. I took a seat, admiring the view and scanning for the cache. Great choice as there it was, in arms reach.
I signed the log without the muggle noticing and returned it to the cache.
A great hide, very secure !
Tftc
Well this was a bit weird. Had what seemed to be solid coords, but no luck so looked a little wider. Still no success so resorted to a PAF for a hint. He had had no issues with the coords, however the GZ was not only well away from my take on it, but the pin on the map on the phone app (which I hate using) was where I had been looking, not at the actual GZ. Wonder whether the pin is still showing the original GZ? Strange....
Anyway I eventually had the well made cache in hand, so all good! Was where I would have imagined it in the first place so maybe should have trusted my instincts more.
TFTC
Anyway I eventually had the well made cache in hand, so all good! Was where I would have imagined it in the first place so maybe should have trusted my instincts more.
TFTC
16/7/17. 8:43 AM. Cache #5205.
3rd of 3 finds (all DNF redemptions, but also 1 new DNF) this morning - Maroubra, Malabar, Sans Souci
I had to give up on "All Aboard" because I felt uneasy at that puzzle's GZ, so then I came here, having been pleased to see that the CO had recently made a replacement. When I got here, I checked the hint to see if the cache was similar - hint hadn't changed, so I made an assumption that it would be in more or less the same place and the same sort of hide.
I was sort of right. I popped down to where I had searched before, had a look for a couple of minutes with no luck, but when I looked back I saw something worth checking out. It turned out to be the right thing. I was pleased to see that the CO had made improvements to this new version, so this one is less likely to be flinged to the water by local kids. I got down for the log retrieval and was first to sign the new one. Replaced it and decided it was high time I headed for home. TFTC.
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3rd of 3 finds (all DNF redemptions, but also 1 new DNF) this morning - Maroubra, Malabar, Sans Souci
I had to give up on "All Aboard" because I felt uneasy at that puzzle's GZ, so then I came here, having been pleased to see that the CO had recently made a replacement. When I got here, I checked the hint to see if the cache was similar - hint hadn't changed, so I made an assumption that it would be in more or less the same place and the same sort of hide.
I was sort of right. I popped down to where I had searched before, had a look for a couple of minutes with no luck, but when I looked back I saw something worth checking out. It turned out to be the right thing. I was pleased to see that the CO had made improvements to this new version, so this one is less likely to be flinged to the water by local kids. I got down for the log retrieval and was first to sign the new one. Replaced it and decided it was high time I headed for home. TFTC.
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Coordinates changed from:
S 33° 59.079 E 151° 7.883
Coordinates changed to:
S 33° 59.074 E 151° 7.880
Distance from original: 33.2 feet or 10.1 meters.
Replacement set up and ready to be found!
S 33° 59.079 E 151° 7.883
Coordinates changed to:
S 33° 59.074 E 151° 7.880
Distance from original: 33.2 feet or 10.1 meters.
Replacement set up and ready to be found!
Sorry - it seems that the cache was stolen. We are in the process of replacing it.
Aargh...turned around in car to grab this only to find as I got to GZ and read the log. Nice spot though. I hope it comes back
29/04/17. 8:55 AM.
1 DNF (& 1 find) - Sans Souci & Cremorne.
Some days are diamonds, some days are poop. Today, caching-wise, was the latter. I've been trying to fill my calendar dates with 10 finds (2 for each year since I've been caching). For "29 April" I've had 6 finds in previous years, so I was after 4 today. Problem was it was a busy day and looked like my only available window for caching was this morning - provided I was back home by 9:30 for daughter's hockey game.
Leaving home by 6:30, I had heaps of time for 4, and a plan to start with this one and various other new ones that have popped up in the eastern suburbs and city. Probably enough time for more than 4. From the North Shore to Ramsgate takes me half an hour; I pull over to get directions to this cache. Where's my phone? Dammit, I'd left it at home!
One hour later, I'm back, having gone back home to retrieve the phone and start all over again. Now 4 caches is looking shaky, but possible if they're easy. And means I need to rush, which is never a formula for success. So I'm here around 8:00 and I spend around 10 minutes looking in all sorts of places. I decide to stick to the 1.5 terrain, so avoided going under. It felt too early to PAF, so I texted a few past finders. 5 minutes later and looks like everyone's asleep, I drive off - maybe I'll do "The Drifters" in Maroubra.
I'm a couple of blocks away when one TAF gets back to me. OK that advice sounds promising, I turn around and come back here. More looking around in a more specific area. A second TAF gets back and confirms the same stuff. A soccer muggle (or so I thought) had been watching me and told me I was looking for something smaller. Turns out it was the CO (nice to meet you!).
More searching for another 15-20 minutes and the CO returns, surprised that I hadn't found it by now. This time he has a look too - aaaannnd it's gone. Muggled already. And now I have to head for home
Putting this on the watchlist for a later attempt after it's back. I got another small window for caching later this afternoon and a consolation find with "Shapes all around".
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1 DNF (& 1 find) - Sans Souci & Cremorne.
Some days are diamonds, some days are poop. Today, caching-wise, was the latter. I've been trying to fill my calendar dates with 10 finds (2 for each year since I've been caching). For "29 April" I've had 6 finds in previous years, so I was after 4 today. Problem was it was a busy day and looked like my only available window for caching was this morning - provided I was back home by 9:30 for daughter's hockey game.
Leaving home by 6:30, I had heaps of time for 4, and a plan to start with this one and various other new ones that have popped up in the eastern suburbs and city. Probably enough time for more than 4. From the North Shore to Ramsgate takes me half an hour; I pull over to get directions to this cache. Where's my phone? Dammit, I'd left it at home!
One hour later, I'm back, having gone back home to retrieve the phone and start all over again. Now 4 caches is looking shaky, but possible if they're easy. And means I need to rush, which is never a formula for success. So I'm here around 8:00 and I spend around 10 minutes looking in all sorts of places. I decide to stick to the 1.5 terrain, so avoided going under. It felt too early to PAF, so I texted a few past finders. 5 minutes later and looks like everyone's asleep, I drive off - maybe I'll do "The Drifters" in Maroubra.
I'm a couple of blocks away when one TAF gets back to me. OK that advice sounds promising, I turn around and come back here. More looking around in a more specific area. A second TAF gets back and confirms the same stuff. A soccer muggle (or so I thought) had been watching me and told me I was looking for something smaller. Turns out it was the CO (nice to meet you!).
More searching for another 15-20 minutes and the CO returns, surprised that I hadn't found it by now. This time he has a look too - aaaannnd it's gone. Muggled already. And now I have to head for home
Putting this on the watchlist for a later attempt after it's back. I got another small window for caching later this afternoon and a consolation find with "Shapes all around".
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A beautiful spot but a DNF for me
Had a few clues from a previous finder but I couldn't spot it.
I'll be back after another finder confirms it's still here
Had a few clues from a previous finder but I couldn't spot it.
I'll be back after another finder confirms it's still here
I was out and about in the area so went to check out this new cache. Parked the car nearby and then just a short walk until I spotted a likely structure. At first I wasn't sure which side to look on and even then where to look. Had a skirt around but found nothing. Then I stumbled across the tricky cache not where or what I thought it would be. Signed the log and replaced in between muggles walking by. TFTC 
So this one pops up and only 2km from home. Trouble is, I'm on the Central Coast so FTF seemed out of the question. Knowing most of the Shire hounds were still away, but the Northern hounds may get a sniff, I thought about heading home but battling the holiday traffic put an end to that idea. Besides by the time I got home the FTFers would have beaten me anyway! 
So a chance for a bike ride and check on a few of my own hides around Botany Bay was the option this morning. Good to see mine are still in place ready for the next seekers.
At GZ I left the bike and began the hunt. Like the FTFers, I searched under, over, outside & inside coming up with nothing except a few scratches and bruises. After 20 minutes I resorted to PAF (Anastasia?) and within seconds uncovered the well concealed hide. Great work with this one. I always like the effort that goes into homemade caches. A FP from Brew!
I had been thinking of placing one myself around this part of Kogarah Bay. I'll just have to find another spot, but better get cracking before any others pop up!
TFTC
So a chance for a bike ride and check on a few of my own hides around Botany Bay was the option this morning. Good to see mine are still in place ready for the next seekers.
At GZ I left the bike and began the hunt. Like the FTFers, I searched under, over, outside & inside coming up with nothing except a few scratches and bruises. After 20 minutes I resorted to PAF (Anastasia?) and within seconds uncovered the well concealed hide. Great work with this one. I always like the effort that goes into homemade caches. A FP from Brew!
I had been thinking of placing one myself around this part of Kogarah Bay. I'll just have to find another spot, but better get cracking before any others pop up!
TFTC
17/4/17 {FTF} joint with morry9 at 7:10 PM.
A morning out with pk1965 saw us collect the 'Killarney Drive Bush!' Multi Cache, 'Play park', 'Kvack the Duck's Cute Ducklings', 'The Count', 'Red Hill', 'Jimmy's Jaunt', 'The Guvnors Lookout'. In the evening, I decided to go for a recently published cache, which had not been logged, 'Anastasia in Disguise', with morry9 and we made a joint First To Find there. Thanks For The Caches to the respective Cache Owners.
A morning out with pk1965 saw us collect the 'Killarney Drive Bush!' Multi Cache, 'Play park', 'Kvack the Duck's Cute Ducklings', 'The Count', 'Red Hill', 'Jimmy's Jaunt', 'The Guvnors Lookout'. In the evening, I decided to go for a recently published cache, which had not been logged, 'Anastasia in Disguise', with morry9 and we made a joint First To Find there. Thanks For The Caches to the respective Cache Owners.
Joint {FTF} with JordsAU. This afternoon sitting at home last day of the Easter long weekend,when my phone went off telling me a new cache popped up, after waiting a few hrs JordsAU and myself headed over to GZ, we looked around up under and over eventually touching the cache. Not a bad hide. Thanks for the cache!
