Ryde Park 2 - The Dark Corner Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
By
RyokaD3 on 06-May-19. Waypoint GC87F97
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No response from the owner within the time requested and as per the original note this cache has been archived.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
RyokaD3
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tiddalik
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This geocache was brought to my attention as being in need of an owner maintenance visit. The cache owner needs to check on this cache ASAP and either replace it or archive it, after picking up any geo-litter. See the [maintenance section of the Geocache Listing Requirements/Guidelines](http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#listingmaintenance).
I've added this cache to my watchlist, and I will check back in four weeks to be sure that the maintenance has been done. In the meantime, I have temporarily disabled this listing. When the maintenance is completed, the owner can enable the listing by clicking on the link below the cache name to return it to active status.
Whatever your intentions, please **post a note** here on the cache page (not email) to let us know that you are still active and maintaining the cache.
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Based on the logs and my search, the CO needs to check if the cache is still present.
Seems multiple mentions of string and missing cache. We couldn't even find the string.
Found the string so logging it. Looks like a high traffic area for kids and bikes
From the photos I think I found it but on the end of the string the cache was missing.
Was passing by and thought I'd grab a couple of finds here. In the end, I spect quite a while on this one when the GPS had me too low for too long. A broader search ultimately paid off. Will return for the other one another day. Thanks RyokaD3.
took ages to find & had to use logs for assistance but was very rewarding in the end. tftc!
Lots of muggles about but we used the cover of chasing a bush turkey to get out of sight. Once behind the foliage we were able to search for a while until we found it.
The hint was definitely required. TFTC.
The hint was definitely required. TFTC.
It's still here! Took us forever to spot it but as others have said, once you do It's glaring right at you. Tftc!
DNF - another Ryde geo that is not on its location. This corner is a fave for kids of all ages so likely has been taken
No luck. Hopefully the cache still exists and hasn't been washed away by the recent rain. Will be checking back on this one in time
Today we headed over to Ryde to grab some caches that we had either missed on previous visits to the area, or were new publications since our last visit. This was the 5th of 6 finds, and 3 DNF's, for the day.
After suffering a DNF at the nearby "Ryde Park 3", we next walked around to this one. Found nothing where the GPSr was indicating as GZ, but expanded the search zone somewhat and eventually spotted the cache. TNLNSL, and then replaced as found. TFTC RyokaD3.
Find #4605
After suffering a DNF at the nearby "Ryde Park 3", we next walked around to this one. Found nothing where the GPSr was indicating as GZ, but expanded the search zone somewhat and eventually spotted the cache. TNLNSL, and then replaced as found. TFTC RyokaD3.
Find #4605
Found whilst at a family picnic. Took a while as I was gradually growing anxious about my anti social behaviour at the picnic. As I was about to give up, I looked up and spotted it! Tftc!
OCW morty8888. We found the coords a bit out here and it wasn't until after reading a few previous logs that we were able to reduce the search area whereupon morty8888 soon had the CIH.
TFTC RyokaD3
TFTC RyokaD3
OCW Oldmorty and we headed up to the dark corner and after reading logs and photos narrowed down the search to find a very tricky hide. TFTC!
It was nice Walking down in the sunshine.
The GPS jumped around a bit and there appears to be a fair bit of debris from fallen leaves.
Sadly I could not locate this cache.
The GPS jumped around a bit and there appears to be a fair bit of debris from fallen leaves.
Sadly I could not locate this cache.
With a few unsuccessful logs recorded, was hoping the long walk in today’s heat would not have the same result for me. Arrow bouncing around so systematically checked everywhere from several angles and finally spotted the container. Now clear as day when you know where it is and ignore the arrow.
Kids need to stand on each other's shoulders... Adults need to look straight ahead! Tftc
Nice hide. Was standing next to it for a couple of minutes while scanning for it! TFTC
Not so cornered, lil bit of a heightist cache but all the more satisfying to discover
The brush turkeys were not too happy about us invading their space! took us a while to find but eventually got there. TFTC
Last for the day, but no luck for me despite checking previous logs and photos. Oh well, another time. Thanks RyokaD3.
Good clue in logs but I'm too short so this was Gremlindaddy's find. TFTC. Good camo. From memory the log book was quite full so might need replacing soon.
Find #: 2,389
Companions: None
Muggles: A few on the field
Weather: Pleasant winter morning
Cache condition: Good
I decided to explore the area via a jog 'n cache, and this was my first stop. The resident bush turkey was hard at work at their nest, so I needed to keep my distance. I noted the advice of previous logs, but it still took a while to spot the container. TNLNSL TFTC
Companions: None
Muggles: A few on the field
Weather: Pleasant winter morning
Cache condition: Good
I decided to explore the area via a jog 'n cache, and this was my first stop. The resident bush turkey was hard at work at their nest, so I needed to keep my distance. I noted the advice of previous logs, but it still took a while to spot the container. TNLNSL TFTC
In the area after a bit of flat pack shopping so headed over. Found a dark bird in a dark corner who was cleaning up. The cache certainly took awhile to find with the GPSr not getting us close or a steady reading. A look at some photos and a read of logs to eventually make the tricky find. Signing duties complete and log book re hidden. Turkey left as guardian. TFTC
First cache in many years. First ever for my children. Perfect spot for them
On a nice little Sunday walk in the morning, and on the first cache hunt trip in about three months.
This one took a little while. My smartiephone pointed to a slightly different location and I was also drawn to the corner, as suggested by the cache name. After some futile searches, resorted to photos and some recent logs and they narrowed down the search area. Until I suddenly realised I was looking directly at the container in front of me. [^]
All good here. TFTC, RyokaD3!
This one took a little while. My smartiephone pointed to a slightly different location and I was also drawn to the corner, as suggested by the cache name. After some futile searches, resorted to photos and some recent logs and they narrowed down the search area. Until I suddenly realised I was looking directly at the container in front of me. [^]
All good here. TFTC, RyokaD3!
A hour or so later and a little quieter. Photo helped narrow down location. SL TFTC
Took a little while but previous photos helped narrow the search. My favourite hide yet, TFTC
We searched high and low, all around but we found nothing. Probably isn't there anymore.
It seems the GPS took us a bit off the GZ. After reading the pervious logs, we expended the search and soon had CIH. TFTC.
This one took us a while to find. Fortunately the park was pretty quiet today. We eventually expanded our search area and then the cache revealed itself. It just required a different perspective. Thanks!!
Started looking for the cache where the GPS put us, but had no luck. After having read some previous logs, we realised that the coordinates were not correct. Once the cache had been located, the distance to the published coordinates was about 10 metres off.
I found this cache this afternoon after a slow day at work.
While the park was fairly busy i had read some of the previous comments and headed for an area that was hidden from view.
After looking around for a bit i thought i had found the remains of the cache but a further examination of the area turned up the actual hiding location.
The container is in good condition and the log is dry.
Thanks.
#793
While the park was fairly busy i had read some of the previous comments and headed for an area that was hidden from view.
After looking around for a bit i thought i had found the remains of the cache but a further examination of the area turned up the actual hiding location.
The container is in good condition and the log is dry.
Thanks.
#793
#564
I arrived at GZ and started my search.
With the hint, I was looking at the right level.
I soon had the CIH.
I signed the log and placed it all back.
TFTC RyokaD3
I arrived at GZ and started my search.
With the hint, I was looking at the right level.
I soon had the CIH.
I signed the log and placed it all back.
TFTC RyokaD3
Tftc. Took longer than it should. Our GPS had us closer to the path, so was searching in the wrong spot. Mrs Jaybeem started reading some logs and looked at some pictures and had CIH shortly after.
You are our favourite cache hider - love the theme of all the caches and they were all in good condition which is a plus! Thank you
Went with hint from last finder and walked the fence. There it was hanging around.
#8135 16:20
After a refreshing swim at the Epping Aquatic Centre, Eagle Eyed Monkey Girl and I wanted to hunt for some caches in a green environment. Ryde Park was chosen for today. We were surprised by the large area of this park and neighbouring bush land.
I am not sure if it was because of the thunderstorms coming nearer but my phone GPS was all over the place, making it useless for navigating.
At GZ a bush turkey was busy making a large nest and we did not want to disturb it too much. We searched without result for a bit, until I read some of the older logs. Eagle Eyed Monkey Girl completely missed the cache as she passed it less than 50cm. She was quite embarrassed when I pointed out the container.
TFTC
After a refreshing swim at the Epping Aquatic Centre, Eagle Eyed Monkey Girl and I wanted to hunt for some caches in a green environment. Ryde Park was chosen for today. We were surprised by the large area of this park and neighbouring bush land.
I am not sure if it was because of the thunderstorms coming nearer but my phone GPS was all over the place, making it useless for navigating.
At GZ a bush turkey was busy making a large nest and we did not want to disturb it too much. We searched without result for a bit, until I read some of the older logs. Eagle Eyed Monkey Girl completely missed the cache as she passed it less than 50cm. She was quite embarrassed when I pointed out the container.
TFTC
That was very very hard, amazing hide well done! If you are having trouble it’s near the corner, kind of.
This one was hard! Looked and looked in all the wrong areas but finally had the little bird in hand.
Certainly needed to widen our horizons! Thanks . Now off the midweek orienteering....
Certainly needed to widen our horizons! Thanks . Now off the midweek orienteering....
What a great spot. I swear I got so lucky I was looking down at my phone near the fence and bam it was just hanging there. One of my favourites if your struggling go along the fence.
