Annie’s food and book cache Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia
By johnndcollins on 05-Jul-19. Waypoint GC8ABG6

Unfortunately there has not been a response (or regular update) from the cache owner within the period requested and, as per the original advice, this cache is now being de-listed (Archived) as abandoned.

If there are components or remnants of the cache, please recover them as we don't want to litter our environment.

If you wish to contact a Reviewer regarding this cache, please send an email via the profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the Cache Name and GC Identification Code.

### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED PLEASE** ###

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Hi there johnndcollins,

It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is an issue. The cache has been temporarily disabled, so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location until the issues/s with this cache can be addressed.

**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days, so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.**

#What should you do now:-#
You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-

- **Check On The Cache:-** Visit the cache and repair and/or replace or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating the cache has been checked and [**ENABLE your cache**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ). Then sit back and wait for the logs of praise to roll in.

- **Place A Write Note Log::-** Reviewers don't have a crystal ball, so without your note on the cache page explaining that the site works are on-going, or you have been in hospital, or the area is in flood, they can't tell what is going on with the cache.
So please just post a note to the page (within 14 days) and when a Reviewer next looks at the listing, all will be fine for a little bit longer.
**Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it. If you have a long term unavailable cache (where you don't have an actual date) please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 4 to 6 weeks, so as to keep everyone up to speed.**

- **Adopt/Archive:-** If you don't plan on fixing it then you could consider passing it on to another geocacher by asking them to [**Adopt it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=54) or alternatively, you need to [**Archive it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=56), so it is removed from searches and someone else can have the spot. Don't forget to remove any remnants of your previously enjoyed cache too.

You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of those. Well, if nothing happens, then a few weeks from today, when a Reviewer next looks at the cache page, it is likely that they will, unfortunately, have to de-list (Archive) on the basis that it has been abandoned.

Honestly, I'd rather you decide so please do something before then. Please don't send me an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.

**JUST A TIP:-** Have you checked out the new Geocaching Dash Board designed to assist a Cache Owner in managing the caches they own? Have a read about it [**HERE.**](https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2020/07/welcome-to-the-cache-owner-dashboard/?newsletter=PM) You will find your very own dash board [**HERE**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/owner?utm_source=geocaching&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=COD).

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil

[3B]

Found it thanks to the hint, after looking at the wrong spots Thanks for this cache and the story

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Maintenance needed.

This geocacher reported that the container is damaged.

Found by caughtatwork on 24/07/2022 at 3:34:00 PM
My goodness, this is a tricky one with the trees and buikdings The name of the cache gave away the area and it was then persistence until we came across the little blighter.
BTW, the lid is gone, so some TLC is needed for this cache to remain in good condition.
Took Nothing, Left Nothing.
Thanks for placing this geocache here for us to find today, for those who hide geocaches ensure thet those who seek geocaches will always have something to find.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF: 1

Rated: for Overall Experience

Really hard

It was really. Fun didn’t take long to find !

Not for us today.

Tftc

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TFTC never been to this park before even though we've lived in the area for many years. Really cool and took us a few minutes to find. Log is full and needs to be replaced

Amazing collection of cabinets! Followed the hint. Seemed like it would be obvious. Feeling a bit conspicuous. Will need to come back.

Tricky but great find

Lovely, inner city / suburban feel in this area, quite foreign to me. TFTC. SL TN LN. Log is full. Good hiding place.

We were in the area today with my daughter who lives nearby. She gave us a walking foodie tour along Sydney Road and we made a small diversion to look for this cache. Found the obvious items easily but to be honest spent a fair bit of time searching what turned out to be the wrong spot for the cache. We were close to giving up when someone came out of a nearby property and gave us a hint. With a new idea in mind we spotted it and I kicked myself for not trying something I had though t of earlier but dismissed as unlikely. Squeezed in my initials on the busy log. Took nothing, left nothing, signed log and visited some trackables. Thanks for the cache johnndcollins and for highlighting a great community resource.

Quick easy find thanks for bringing us here and for the cache what a fantastic community resource and it seems to be well used!

TFTC, took a while to find.
Such a great initiative in a close community!

Love itt

So tiny! Found quickly, needs new log book, completely full now

I could not find it

We searched with Ru and he found it. His first find. Will knew to look there from the clock clue. It was the hardest. When Adam tried to find it he didn't see it even though he looked right at it.

Great teeny tiny find!
What a beautiful area - great idea to create love and kindness in the community.
Need more paper in the cache - running low

Could be Annie where!

What a fantastic initiative which would give a great sense of community. I did not see the cache on the first sweep but there it was on the second look! Thanks for placing the cache johnndcollins.

Great initiative for sharing food, crafts, games and books. Quick find of the cache.

TFTC

Felt sketched out in the area. People were not friendly when i was looking near the library.

Found with BoabTree

What a great morning for a ride even better when I turn a frown into a smile, with the hint and some indication from a previous log all was revealed a great hide and idea. Thanks johnndcollins for getting me back again.
Greytiger

We presumed where it would be and it wasn’t until
A local told us that we were totally in the wrong spot.
On realising our mistake, we misinterpreted the clue! ( the clock is bigger than you think!) we knew what to look for and made a quick find.
Being from ‘Regional Victoria,’Mrs Riddell was so impressed by the neighbourhood generosity and connectedness … it a no brainer really to share resources!
TFTC and the lovely experience of urban dwelling.

Very good hiding spot! Much smaller than I expected. The first night we didn’t see it as it was getting dark. Found it the second try.

Good spot, much smaller than we expected

so tricky to find ! but lots of fun

It was super hard to find but it’s super cute!! Loved looking through the books!

This one is sneaky I got help from a neighbour thanks for the find

No luck today.

Awesome container and got help from the resident living across from it

TFTC! Definitely wouldn't have found it without the hint, but easily found once I read it.

Wow! Thanks for the cache!

What a lovely cache. The camouflage is great. Thank you both!

Took so long, we hade to eat lunch. After lunch we found it! Finally. TFTC

After getting some ice cream it was time for a cache. Lucky I had Jeniquoi with me as I didn't understand the clue - but she went straight to GZ for a quick find. What a cool place! Thanks for bringing us here

Great spot! Found quickly. The description of the type of cache is a big clue

????

Certainly needed the hint. Lots of people in the little park. Thanks johnndcollin.

We tried for 6 o’clock but couldn’t locate it

This was a difficult one. Only found it thanks to a clue from the neighbours

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TFTC- felt uncomfortable

17:18
Revelling in the fact that expanding our allowed range from home to ten kilometres has allowed me to cache again, I picked a walking route that should net a handful of finds, and started wandering the streets and pathways of Brunswick.

This location has intrigued me since the cache was published, and the last time I considered visiting, the hide was disabled, so I waited for a better time. And here I am... And it was definitely worth the wait.

Such a fantastic community resource. While I stopped to admire the yarn bombed tree, the little library was being restocked, and the people guessed what I was looking for (the GPSr and phone were a bit of a giveaway). I thanked them for pointing to the location I'd already figured was the hiding spot, and, while I was stamping the log, another member of the community arrived to add to the amazing amount of food in the pantry.

I have plenty to read and eat at the moment, so all I needed was the smiley

Thanks, johnndcollins, for highlighting this wonderful resource.

#5544

Log book not fitting back quite right! TFTC

So hard but one of the street residence clued us in! Great hint!

Thanks

Ran into some other cachers - if it wasn’t for them I doubt we’d have found it! Great spot TFTC

Turn the frown upside down. Rick was right last week but didn’t look well! Got a great book on cipher solving in WW2.

Nice

Found it. Great hiding place

Great thanks !

e+e+w !

Easy to find with hint! Great little area

No luck today but nice to see the pantry is well stocked for those who need it

Tiniest one I’ve ever found. Couldn’t unroll the log book but took a picture as evidence and browsed the bookshelves. (No hint in photo)

Went looking for it on my debut geocache days, and no luck. But as I thought about it for a while, I got the idea of how it could be hidden, and found it very quickly! Thank you!

Yay! Used the clue so we weren't hanging around too long.

Couldn't find it

Got it!

I couldn’t get this one. Either not there or too hard

I searched but was unable to locate this one. I felt uncomfortable feeling around while the windows and doors in the property directly infront were open.

Then someone pulled up to access the food pantry so I abandoned this one altogether.

Thank you!

Found it

Looked and looked. DNF

Very small and hard to find but so much fun!!

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Great hiding spot... hard to write on.

The first thing we looked out for was food pantry and following the hint we reached directly at geocache. Thanks johnndcollins for the cache.
#44

Wasn’t carrying a pen so took the pic.

Found. Grabbed a book also.

This was my sons and myself, first cache . Found it very easily

First find! Found it really interesting learning about Annie Borat. Took a book from the book library, will definitely return to replace with a few of my own books. Didn't look hard enough for the cache before we used the hint, probably could have found it but didn't want to pry too much in people's properties or in the pantry!

Very difficult but managed to find it in the end. catch is tiny

The library and pantry are located in front of a persons house. The catch is not on the property. DONT TRESSPASS

Cool

Very uncomfortable!

Very uncomfortable rattling through the cupboards with feeling many eyes.... 4 mins was my limit.

Found it on my 2nd attempt. Thanks to whoever moved it from 9-10 o'clock. Much easier to spot. TFTC

Found on 2nd visit after a quick check with the CO that I was on the right track - I was but since the pantry has moved slightly, the time is closer to 6 o’clock. Quick find after that. Left some supplies in the pantry, it’s such a great community minded idea, maybe the rest of the country could do with a bit more education of this sort. Thanks to the CO for bringing me here, the owner of the pantry & Annie Borat & TFTC!0

Tftc

I'm very disappointed in not finding this one as it has been on the radar for some time. I'll be back for another go. I left 3 books but took nothing. Thanks johnndcollins anyway it was a great ride from Thomastown.
Greytiger

found it! looked in wrong place at first but found after some looking around - TFTC

super cute!!

Really cute! Love it.

No luck but what an awesome local treasure

Had a brain wave and came back.... found straight away️️

I was looking in the wrong place but fortunately muggle husband had the right idea. Great spot

Thanks

Didn’t take too long intresting spot right in the open?? Anyways had fun

Found it