Patrick Brennan’s Gates Woodside, Victoria, Australia
By 2max on 04-Oct-19. Waypoint GC8EDKC

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 REQUESTED PLEASE** ###

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G'day there 2max,

It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is some sort of issue. The cache has been [temporarily disabled](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=235), so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location, until the issues/s 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 to check, repair, replace or do whatever else is needed, Post an [Owner Maintenance log](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating what you have done and that the cache is back as it should be. Then [ENABLE your cache](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) and sit back and wait for the logs of thanks and delight to roll in.

- **Place A Write Note Log::-** Reviewers are not mind readers (unfortunately) , so without a note on the cache page explaining that the site works are on-going, you have been in hospital, the area has been flooded, the cache is in a remote/difficult to access location, or some other reason that has prevented attending to the cache, they can't tell what is going on.
All you need do is to [post a Write Note log](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=234) to the page (within 14 days). **Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it.** When a Reviewer next looks at the listing, all will be fine, for a little bit longer.
**If you have a long term unavailability (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 your cache](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=54). [^] Alternatively, you need to [Archive the cache](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 the above. Well, when the cache is next checked by a Reviewer, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned. [xx(] It would be far better if you decide, so please do something before then.

Please don't send an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil

[3B]

Found the cache ok, but the tree is now a pile of loss and branches lying on the ground. Suspect the tree and cache won't survive much longer

The tree is now lying on the ground and I suspect the cache won't be here much longer

This geocacher reported that there is a problem with this cache.

So obvious once I found it, but took a good 5 minute or more search.

The last weekend of daylight savings - Time to head away for the weekend to the Latrobe Valley for some exploring, camping and caching with RoamingHowie.

Nothing matching the hint any more. Just a pile waiting for a burnoff. Interesting gates though.

Thanks for bringing us here by placing this cache, 2max
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It’s road trip time. With plenty of places out east that have yet to be explored, OzHockeyChick and I set off to see some sights in Gippsland.

GZ now looks like a pile of loose trees and branches piled up ready for a burn off day. Almost about to give up, OzHockeyChick spotted this one. I’m guessing this might not have been how the cache first started off it’s life as it is quite and odd hide location.

Thanks 2max for adding this cache to the worldwide collection for us all to enjoy.

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Just about to give up but then found it.
Lots of swappables

TFTC

Well I couldn’t find it but my husband did! Lucky

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I couldn't stay long in the beautiful sunshine - but will come back and try again.

TFTC nice quick find whilst exploring this area

Tftf

Saw the biggest wedge tail eagle on one the the historical gates, good location for the cache, the kids swapped out some toys

Still here

Suscoe headed down Giffard Road this morning.
We finished the series and continued on southbound for a few more kilometres.
It had been a delightful trip.
We enjoyed the opportunity to see this part of Gippsland.

Thanks to 2max for this hide. Great gates.

Lovely setting

Country livin

On a trip to Yarram to view the murals and a roundabout way home we found this cache and learnt a little of the areas history. TFTC

Tftf quick easy drive by on the way back from Woodside Beach ️

nice find

Second one for the day while fighting with the Rain and saving a turtle from the middle of the road. Didn't want to see that poor thing get hit. Cache was located signed and replaced tftc.

Found it while staying at Yarram

Great location good history with a friend

We’re out for a Sunday drive as I’ve been busy with work all week and M’s sprained ankle is still too sore for him to walk any distance so we decided to clean up some of the caches in this area. Thanks for showing us these gates. We probably wouldn't have even noticed their distinctive style even it hadn't been brought to our attention!

Thanks for find #1948
TNLN

Thanks

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Tricky

Kinda confused on what fancy gates but nice easy find, thanks

Log book is a little damp but still ok

Thanks for the cache

Great gates loved watching the lambs follicking in the paddock tftc

Holiday activity for grandchildren

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Nice little spot with some great views

Beautiful drive. Very interesting about the gates. Never imagined they were as old as they are. TFTC

Quick find. Cache in good condition. Very dry surroundings. TFTC. Happy New Years.

Tftc cache in good condition. Easy find on the way to the beach for the day.

Continuing on my journey to Seaspray from last night. Today it's a beautiful day, warm and clear. Today I like Victoria.
A quick find in good condition. The land here is golden and flat. It's 4ained in the last couple months allowing farmers to bale grass. Animals look fat and happy. Such a nice contrast to QLD. Lovely spot.
Tftc

We had a series of caches to look for today with ilook4geo, but the caching was clearly going to be weather dependent as we were heading west towards predicted rain. This one was located before the rain happened and we were pleased to go on record as STF. The featured gates certainly were strongly constructed. Thanks go to 2max for placing this cache, which was an easy find.

Did not find as many caches today as the weather turned wet as we went further west with goingplaces2. Each log found was signed and replaced before we moved on. All caches were in good condition with plenty of room to sign on each log. Thanks to each owner for their contribution to the game.

**FTF** @ 11am
These gates are pretty impressive they where built to stand the test of time, thanks 2MAX for highlighting these old relics

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