Thompsons #11 Lyndhurst, Victoria, Australia
By crank1 on 22-Dec-19. Waypoint GC8H5HY

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03-Nov-24
Tftc
 
26-Oct-24
We found after a quick search after no success with 2 earlier caches. Feel happy now TFTC
 
17-Oct-24
Cache was found after a short search. Thanks for the fun. Do the cars ever stop?Cleaning up Victoria with gridge98. We are on a mission this week. Completing twenty finds in Mexican local government areas is the challenge. Another find with the correct criteria. It is in Victoria and we have not accumalated twenty finds in this local government area.Today was the day to find this cache. Today is Woden's day the sixteenth day of the octavus month of the Roman calendar in the wonderful year of twenty twenty four. We found your cache container and added some inky stuff to the paper sheet or note pad you have supplied for a log book or scroll. The cache container and log book or scroll were in good condition. It was a bit windy today. It was so windy today.With the log signed and the cache replaced it was time to leave. Onwards to the next cache. Woot, that is not to far.I would like to show my respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land, and their continuing connection to it. I wish to pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.I will apologize right now, because everything from here on is here solely for the purpose of padding the word count and winning that one hundred word diamond badge again. Somebody moved the goal posts. So many caches to find. So many caches to log. We find them, sign them and replace them.This particular geocache was found using one of the following GPS enabled devices, Garmin GPSr, Montana 680t, Oregon 650 or Dakota 20 and an Apple iPhone 11 using the marvelous Cachly app. Waypoints and paperless geocaching were downloaded via GSAK 9. Log prepared, checked and submitted using GSAK publish logs macro.Warning, this hobby can be addictive. It can lead to exercise, meeting new people and finding interesting places you might not have known existed otherwise. Beware: you may have fun. Apologies for the generic part of the cache log. We do apologise for the generic logs. Thanks to all the cache owner for placing this cache here for our enjoyment.Thanks for the cache. Merci la cache. Danke fr den Cache. Gracias por el cach. Bedankt voor de cache. Kiitos ktkst. Terima kasih untuk cache. Hvala cache. Nga mihi mo te keteroki. Dankie vir die kas. Ksznm a rejtst. Vdaka za cache. Dzieki za cache. Takk for at cache. Obrigado por isso cache. Dky za ke. Aciu u ta talpykla. Paldies par o cache. Aith selle eest cache. Tack fr att Cache. Tak for denne Cache. nbellek iin tesekkrler. Ksznjk, hogy a cache. Graas para o cache. Dankon pro la kasmemorone. Dank fr de csch. Eskerrik asko cache horrengatik. Na gode da wannan cache. Zikomo chifukwa cha cache.I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Blockheads Unite in 2025.
 
17-Oct-24
This was a series we targeted today as it had the easiest numbers to get to our 20, walked and drive between some here. A lot took a bit of searching for but got all but 2 which was a good outcome here. Thanks for the hard work and maintenance Travelling around Victoria with Freddo for a week finding caches as we go. With two challenges on our radar we were in full force. All logs signed with our names or F+g98 for the smaller caches. Thanks for the series
 
18-Sep-24
Suddenly, it just sprung into view. TFTC
 
09-Sep-24
Spring Victorian Incursion 2024.Day Eleven: Bayside, Frankston, Dandenong.Weather: a bit of everything. One of 14 Thompson Road Power Trail caches logged this afternoon. Only a dying phone stopped me from making a clean sweep. This series ticks all the boxes for me - Im trying to reach 15000 finds before my 5th anniversary on Sunday, Im trying to get 20 find in Dandenong LGA to get me closer to a challenge, and Im just a few hundred micro caches short of the diamond badge too. The traffic on the road itself is horrendous, but I didnt see any walkers or cyclist on the path. I thought all the coordinates were good, the caches were in reasonable shape, and best of all, no DNFs.Thank you very much for this cache and the series Crank1.
 
17-Aug-24
Spotted it from the path, which was a relief because these can be disasterous! TFTC
 
07-Aug-24
A quick find with icw. Tftc.
 
07-Aug-24
Found it with TFTC
 
23-May-24
Tftc
 
16-May-24
Another day, another walk. I decided to revisit the south-east and walk the Thompsons Rd. Bike path whilst attempting to find those caches I didn't find in 2022 and reaching those which I hadn't reached back in 2022. I can't say that this is the most pleasant path to walk given the large volumes of traffic on Thompsons Rd. I'd say it rivals the path by the M1 for sheer noise but has more vegetation. Now, sometimes that vegetation is picturesque and benign and sometimes brambles almost predominate. Unfortunately for us cachers, those brambles often appear very close to the caches we are seeking. I did what I could and added my weight and feet to stepping on those branches which were completely in the way but sometimes there are quite a few branches and there is nothing for it but to exercise care in where one steps. I found almost all of those I was looking for but there were one or two which were random. Many thanks to crank1 for putting these out.My logs will include this standard blurb and then a comment or two about each cache separated from this blurb by a dividing line. ---A quick find and didn't see the dead ringtail possum nearby.
 
12-May-24
All good here, room still on the log sheet
 
30-Mar-24
Got the cache. Sadly there was a dead ringtail possum nearby. Poor thing, tough life out here. TFTC.
 
19-Mar-24
Tftc
 
01-Mar-24
Found with Bogonghazy. On our way to Rye, quick stop. Thanks for placing the geocache
 
01-Mar-24
Found with LittleBoss2 on our way to a week in Rye. Thanks for a quick find today crank 1
 
25-Feb-24
I have been staring at this long line of caches on the map for many months now, wondering how best to get them. The bike was an obvious solution so it was just a matter of getting in the vicinity and then going for it. I generally dont like doing caches in full public view so was wary of this series but quite a few were tucked away behind bushes from the main road. I picked a seriously hot day and the middle of the day but it wasn't too bad in the end (slip, slop, slap and all that!!). Using my bike i was able to speed between caches and vast majority were straight forward but a few needed a second attempt (on way back) and a bit of digging around between brambles!! Managed to scoop them all up in the end of the course of 3 hrs. A good afternoon's caching! TFTC.
 
21-Jan-24
Found with gwd.aussie.On a bit of a numbers game today for a challenge cache I am trying to achieve. Finding this nice trail on the way home from a weekend in Melbourne to attend the Brickvention Expo.Thanks crank1
 
21-Jan-24
D@geo had made herself a summer challenge to complete a summer challenge cache.These were great to get some numbers found to help, and also help her walking challenge numbers too.We don't have any trails of caches left un-found near home ain't more. So it was great to make these finds while in the greater Melbourne area while attending the Brickvention Lego Expo.Sorry, I didn't take notes on each cache, Please accept the generic logs to cover my visit to this series.On a caching run with D@geoThank you for the cache crank1
 
29-Dec-23
Found today - our 500th find!!! Cache tie will need to be adjusted as the tree has grown. Tftc
 
23-Dec-23
We had started this series some time ago ( by car and by foot) and today I'm back with a bike to complete the remainder. Apologies for some generic logs. The GPS coordinates were usually very accurate although a couple were a little off. The blackberries and thorn bushes were an issue in places and in a number of spots the blackberries looked as though they were trying to take over the bike path! A few cyclists were and about so a little care was required at times. In the main the caches and logs were in good condition. Thanks to crank1 for the cache.
 
15-Dec-23
Yay
 
19-Nov-23
Out with weirdobiker in peninsula area to look for ones we had both solved Just one more as we head home and happen to be travelling along here, and I remembered my blue face. thankfully, quickly turned into a smiley this lovely afternoon. Thanks crank1. Love the short walk.
 
19-Nov-23
Travelling in style with Steph and Kyle
 
19-Nov-23
Out with kbucky for a days caching around the Mornington peninsula area. We are targeting a few solved caches along the way.A quick stop in on the way home as Kbucky had one sad face here that she couldnt find ages ago. Nice to find this cache so now Ive got one happy one on this trail
 
04-Nov-23
Yay still snug at GZ. Thanks to the CO.
 
14-Oct-23
TFTC SL - out with the geodogs Smile
 
08-Oct-23
Thanks
 
05-Aug-23
It’s not where it should be
 
28-Jul-23
Nice easy find TFTC
 
26-Jul-23
7th find along this trail TFTC
 
just hanging around here. TFTC crank1
Eloise at the Plaza
 
05-Jul-23
With Dot558 enjoying this trail of smiley's as we diverse from original journey
Thanks Cache all good
 
05-Jul-23
Easy find with rex46
 
12-Jun-23
Small green
 
11-Jun-23
big thank you to crank1 for the amazing geocaching experience we had along Thompsons Road. Despite the cold and windy conditions, our electric bike and scooter journey from 11 am to 5 pm was unforgettable, largely due to the fantastic hides you provided.
Team CrustyVarmint and JuzzMagic, we're truly grateful for all the caches we retrieved throughout the day. Your dedication and creativity in placing them added an extra level of excitement to our adventure. Each find brought us joy and a sense of accomplishment, making the entire experience memorable
 
10-Jun-23
One of Many fantasic Caches from Crank1 ..enjoyed them all. Out and about with Crustyvarmint and Juzzmagic TFTC
 
10-Jun-23
I had been avoiding these caches because of the busy road. Only the other day did I learn that there was a cycle trail on which to travel.
Today I went out with Team Juzzmagic with their bikes, and my scooter. The path was the best I have seen for a cache trail, and we had a wonderful day. Most coords were very accurate and the caches found in good condition.
We enjoyed chatting with the animals in the paddocks and, at one location, the frogs serenaded us as we passed by.
Please accept this generic log to cover each cache visited.
Thanks for the fun day, Crank1. Your work is much appreciated.
 
09-Jun-23
From Marriott Waters to Frankston-Dandy Rd, this power trail provides plenty of quick and easy finds.

A quick summary for todays finds: Muggle free, footpath lakes and not enough snacks!

Tftc ??
 
31-May-23
Chasing the souvenir on offer this month (which I thought finished today), we needed quite a few more caches to be able to qualify. This series on our bikes fitted the bill nicely.

A little cold and windy, however, all caches were found in a reasonable timeframe with great coords.

Thank you crank1 for placing and maintaining this series.
 
15-May-23
Find number 12020 at 2:08:11 pm on Monday the 15 May 2023
Out and about on the road today and I was just up the road and around the corner and spotted mu DNF still on this one, time to get rid of it so here I am and this time an easy find.
**Thanks for placing this cache crank1**

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14-May-23
Today the weather beautiful full sunny and I feel like walking to path all the way make me fresh air .. TFTC Smile
 
04-May-23
The weather forecast looked reasonable for this time of year so I decided to take myself to the bottom end of Eastlink and go caching in the Frankston LGA as I needed more Smiles for a couple of LGA based challenges. After completing that target by mid afternoon, I turned my attention to my secondary target of more Smiles in the Greater Dandenong LGA for the same challenges... and part of the *Thompsons* power trail would be perfect for my needs... 8 Smiles in all.

I parked in a side street east of the Western Port Hwy, crossed it and started west along the shared path. Cache #18 was my starting point in my quest.

Thanks **crank1** for this power trail... very handy when you want lots of caches quickly.
 
30-Apr-23
Tftc. Nice
 
16-Apr-23
stop off for a quick find , on my way to a baby Shower
 
11-Apr-23
Early morning walk, in beautiful autumn weather, around Marriott Waters and Thompsons Road seeking out caches on the power trails as I went

All found in good to excellent condition. 18 caches found in total
Many thanx to crank1. Apologies for the generic logs
 
06-Apr-23
A quick find and at this point I’m contemplating completing the series and walking in excess of 8kms to do so or turning back here. Foolishly I keep going in the opposite direction to where I parked my car. tftc
 
25-Mar-23
After visiting my Uncle in Dandenong Hospital I had to pay a visit to his house in Hampton Park to get some stuff that he needs. I decided I would stop for a short walk and grab some of these along Thomsons Road to help get my numbers close to 7000 for the milestone find at the Mega in two weeks.
Thank you crank1 for the power trail
 
17-Mar-23
I decided to tackle this series this morning as I was coming to the area to find a Frankston LGA cache and we need to move our centriod south and east. Unfortunately when loading the fold up bike I realised it had a flat tyre. I couldn't get it inflated at a couple of garages so had to take it to a bike shop for a repair. This set me back an hour and by then the trip had gone up by 20 minutes each way, but I still managed to ride the first 18 before hunger and heat struck . I couldn't find 3 on the way up but managed to find one of those on the way back, so 16 of the series today.
 
05-Mar-23
**Thompsons #11**

We have returned today (with bikes) after starting this series a few weeks back. Happy to say all were found without issue.

This was our first for the day, and thankfully right in front of our eyes after a recent replacement.

Thanks for this cache series and the fun crank1. “Thompsons” is now complete. Can't wait for the next crank1 series in the near future. Cache on

**The Cache:** Great condition. TNLN, signed log as LTEC or Let Them Eat Cache as space would allow.
 
03-Mar-23
Today was our 45th wedding anniversary, and it was Mrs SKI who suggested we hit some of Crank's trails down towards the Peninsula. We haven't done much caching to date this year! A quick look and the realization that this would be a bike ride, but Mrs SKI was still keen. A lovely day for it with temperatures in the low to mid twenties and a slight breeze.
Only one DNF for the day and all caches in good condition and largely straightforward finds. A few challenged us however.. What more could we ask.
We particularly enjoyed the ride round the wetlands area and all the sculptures and appreciated the flat terrain. Not sure how far we rode in total, but it was quite a few km.
Thank you Crank1 for a great day out. We have now completed a number of your series and enjoyed them.

Thank you for your efforts in creating and maintaining the cache crank1.
**SKI Pair****
 
21-Jan-23
Coordinates changed from:
S 38° 4.490 E 145° 13.206

Coordinates changed to:
S 38° 4.495 E 145° 13.206

Distance from original: 30.7 feet or 9.3 meters.

Decide to move about 10m away. replace new bison.
 
21-Jan-23
Replace new one and move slightly 10m away from old one.
 
20-Jan-23
Sorry for the delay, as I was so busy. Also, I received the parts for the cache and will replace the new one sometime this week.
 
12-Nov-22
Today we went for a morning walk beside Thompson's Road. We found all caches except this one. After an extensive search we checked the cache page and found that it had been disabled.
We look forward to the CO checking this one.
 
24-Oct-22
I will check as I am still away till later in November to check
 
23-Oct-22
No tree in sight. No sight of cache?
 
23-Oct-22
DNF
 
17-Oct-22
Nice quick find for us today!

TNLN,SL
17 October 2022 7:58 pm

TFTC HoodedHooligans (H.H.)
 
08-Oct-22
Look and looked far and wide - alas I all achieved were many scratches, the barbed wire, the bushes and my fingers from scratching my head.
The frustrating one that eludes you when you find every other cache in the series.
TFTC Crank and sorry we couldn't find it.
 
08-Oct-22
We searched left we searched right we searched the front we searched the back we searched in and we searched out..
We did not do the hokey pokey but we did turn around alot..... One and only DNF for the day ..you can't win them all.
 
21-Aug-22
Found it
 
30-Jul-22
Found
 
13-Jun-22
Tftc
 
17-May-22
TFTC
 
17-May-22
TFTC
 
Out for a quick Hunt on Easter Sunday. Found the cache but unfortunately Easter Bunny didn't leave us any eggs. TFTC
 
10-Apr-22
Easy find, love the idea for this type of cache, hidden but not. Tftc
 
29-Mar-22
Clever. Tricked me for a moment.
 
27-Mar-22
Nice easy find

TFTC
 
25-Mar-22
Went there today and still there All good condition
 
06-Mar-22
Didnt spend much time on this after the last 2 dnfogs..
 
06-Mar-22
Just gotta keep trucking
 
06-Mar-22
Need to check it
 
24-Feb-22
**24 Feb 2022 11:35 am**
Didn't find it unfortunstely.
Had quite a long search with BernieH,
**Thanks for the fun crank1 (F=16640 H=173)**
 
24-Feb-22
Sadly not today, did not find at 11:35 am
Out for a bit of an eBike ride this morning with gmj3191. Parked near #20 and rode back to the start before starting from #1 and travelling through to #18; I have done the remainer previously.
Most caches were found quickly and in good condition with the exception of the two DNF's.
Geoff and I looked extensively for some time with no luck today.
**Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache series crank1**

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06-Feb-22
I collected this on my return journey. Not sure why I didn't see it the first time!
 
11-Dec-21
Spending the day caching with AlexiKatty trying to stay on target for my milestone for the Wangaratta mega in January. It's a nice day and beautiful to be out hear again. Very happy to add this smile to my map.
Tftc crank1
 
11-Dec-21
Out to finish this set today.
With ThaKraken to stay on track for the milestone we’re going to hit at Wangaratta

Thanks Crank1 for all your efforts and this cache!
 
16-Oct-21
TFTC
 
16-Oct-21
TFTC
 
15-Oct-21
Haha - I'm getting better at this.... TFTC
 
10-Oct-21
checked all Thompsons Series and some missing so replace the new cache. Also new log papers.  
Please when you found and replace the same spot where I put hide. Thanks 
 
03-Oct-21
Planned a bike ride with Campbell and he suggested up here and grab some caches!!

We started the afternoon at Marriot Waters and circled around out along Thompsons Rd and back. Great afternoon cycling and caching, a few DNFs but found one that had a few DNFs!!

Thanks for placing the caches crank1!!
 
02-Oct-21
Have driven past this trail many times so was lovely to finally ride along a collect the caches. Quick search, getting good at guessing the locations!
 
30-Aug-21
Found 22 out of 23. #8 seems to be missing. A couple were missing logs which I replaced with some paper I carry for this purpose.
Thanks for a great run of caches crank1.
 
28-Aug-21
Great little find. Thank you
 
21-Aug-21
Found
 
18-Jul-21
Tucked away nice and safe, log book in good condition. Who's thirsty? Wink
 
20-Jun-21
She's on fire. T4tc
 
20-Jun-21
Another quickie by Mrs Midaho, TFTC
 
14-Jun-21
Thanks crank1 - love your work. Giddy up.
 
17-May-21
Good to back to finish this series Thanks
 
08-Apr-21
Another cache that took a bit longer to find than it should have.
Thanks for the cache crank1.
 
17-Mar-21
I found this cache today on my Thompsons to Cranbourne Geocaching Bike Ride. Thanks from D B-A
 
16-Mar-21
Ye
 
26-Feb-21
Grabbed the bike and parked at the shopping centre.
A nice series of caches here, found them all. All containers and log sheets are in good condition.

Thank you for caches.

A quick find here.

#3605
 
25-Feb-21
Today I went to check all Thompsons and Wing of the Birds.
few I replace new caches with log paper.
Check all caches are good condition
Some of them log papers are still good condition.
Happy Hunting
 
25-Feb-21
Out today to collect the caches from the Thompsons series .. it has been on my radar for sometime and today was the day. .. an interesting container .. I imagine muggles would miss it... thanks crank1 for placing and maintaining the cache.
 
12-Feb-21
Another good find
TFTC