Argon Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
By my_name_jeff_1 on 14-Dec-22. Waypoint GCA30AT

Back up the Federal and Hume Highways for a few hours today to make a further dent in the Goulburn-region cache collection.A straightforward find here although took a while to get hold of. A suitably challenging climb which SC managed with his usual style and aplomb. All good with cache and log.Thanks, fitzy_1965!

Really enjoyed this tree climb. No ladders or rope needed. Just grabbed a branch and puled myself up. Thanks for the challenge. I am giving this a favourite because I succeeded. TFTC

A last minute decision early morning to head north again. A beautiful warm spring day with beautiful green views all around particularly while driving on the highway. Quick to locate but not to retrieve. SocialClimber did the climb without TOTT and made it easy, which would definitely not for me as I would need a ladder to get into the tree. TFTC fitzy_1965!

Ar[gh], [it's] gon[e]!Actually, it was still there. It's just that I needed to get my eyes working properly.Thanks for the cache. Thanks also to Fatoz for holding the ladder.

Out for an overnight caching run with steeba and Hoojar.With plenty of new caches around the southern tablelands area we had no problem finding a plethora of caches over our 24hr spree.Finally we can tick this one off the listTFTC

On a quick trip with The Rats and Hoojar tackling caches around Goulburn and the wider area. Some great hides and a variety of finds.TFTC!

Off for a 24 hour caching trip with The Rats and Steeba. Aiming for the Goulburn and Southern Tablelands area. Dodging the rain predicted!Cheers

Today we decided to travel to Goulburn to do a little caching. The weather is perfect for it.We have had some solved puzzles that needed collecting also.Thanks to all the COs for their hides.The log was quite wet. Managed to scribble our names on it.

Geoturtle37 and I are on our way home from a trip to Bathurst with great friends. GT37 had done some work on the periodic table caches and this is another that she had solved. Pleased to have a smiley here. Thanks for placing this cache for all to enjoy.

Argon was transferred from my_name_jeff_1 to user fitzy_1965

Found and signed dsd.Thanks for the cache and this amazing series.

For my last day off of my annual leave, I decided to head to Goulburn for the CITO. Of course I went and found other caches that have been on the to-find-list for far too long. I found 25 caches today which all had various different cache types, containers, hides and D/T ratings. I started off finding the caches along Lerida Rd before heading into Goulburn for a few more caches and of course the CITO. The CITO was great fun as well. I also enjoyed the catch up with everyone and spending a bit of time finding a few caches together. Most were easy finds but a few were a difficult to get in hand plus I also had one DNF. I enjoyed my day out and now time to head home. TB visit on all found caches. A big thanks to the CO for adding this cache to game for the Geocaching community to enjoy. TFTE & TFTCs!

TFTC

The funky gibbon buckoraider retrieved this with no ToTT rather than his own armsAll those CrossFit bills are finally providing a good return to our household Thanks!

Quick park and grab on the way outta Goulburn well yeah not quiteBaristayan spotted this and when we saw it was a tree climb, we just had to stop. No TOTT required just a bit of monkey work to get started. Unfortunately the log is soaking wet, and somewhat ripped which made replacing quite challenging. Unfortunately we didnt have a spare to amend the situation Otherwise, jolly good fun and a definite fav point from me thanks!

Found with barnzy, Leg5, Lachlan1.77 after this mornings CITO.This was the quickest we had spotted a cache today.After an early morning start for a CITO nearby I offered my ladder and pole to the WAC boys from the west, on condition I could tag along. They had a number of high D/T caches they had planned to get and just needed some TOTTs to reach them.A fun morning of caches with these lads.TFTC my name jeff 1Keep smiling

Out and about again, headed around Canberra for the MEGA. Super excited my first MEGA and heading over with 2 others from the Cockburn Crew - signed log as WAC to save time.This is 15451, hoping to clock over the 15,000 finds in the week in New South Wales and ACT.Thanks to my_name_jeff_1 for the caches we found.********** ********** ********** ********** ********** **********OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024********** ********** ********** ********** ********** **********Head over to Australian Capital Territory for Capital GeoBash MEGA - Canberras first ever Mega Event. Easter 2024 (GC9PNFB): - 5 day event at Canberra Park adjacent to EPIC (Canberra Showgrounds) on the Federal Highway, only 6km from the centre of the city.The mascot for the Mega is Gangles the endemic Gang Gang Cockatoo, a bird you may see or hear while in Canberra.The official website - geobash.ozmega.com.auACT has over 4700 active caches, power trails, and over 100 Lab Adventures. Heaps of challenge caches, hikes for geocaches for all levels of skills and fitness.

The Cockburn Crew are on tour at the Capital Geobash in Canberra - travelling from Perth to Sydney, Canberra, Sydney and finally back to Perth.Today was day 7. We completed a huge number of trails, challenges, whereigos, traditional, multis, earthcaches, labs, virtuals and puzzles. It really was a great day for variety. We enjoyed caching in territory we havent been before. Weve filled our boots with some rare DTs and DTTs and generally had a great time. Thanks to the COs for a great day and event. Logs signed as part of team WA/WAC (WA Crew)

Exciting times over the next couple of weeks as we takeoff for the Capital GeoBash in Canberra! Its going to be a flood of Sandgropers over east, with a host of West Aussies making the trek east for the event. Im travelling with fellow Cockburn Crew members Leg5 and Barnzy12, starting in Sydney and hitting the road to Canberra, before returning back to Sydney. Honourary mention to our fellow member, Cravo10, who couldnt make it after recently introducing a new geocacher to the world the week prior. Once in Canberra, the agenda is set, well team up with a host of Western Australians to conquer caches. Collectively, were hoping to make it the biggest ever weekend for cache finding. Following the event, the journey continues back to Sydney, with a mission to clean up caches and new Local Government Areas (LGAs), ensuring no cache is left unturned in this epic geocaching adventure. Something tells me that well need a holiday after this, well, holiday. We rolled into Goulburn at sparrows fart this morning for a CITO. We met with Jolly0, who had the equipment required to complete some fishing and ladder caches. All logs have been signed as WAC to save space, abbreviation for Western Australia Crew. Cheers my_name_jeff_1! Join us in Augusta, in Western Australias South West, for WA Goes Big 2024 (GCAGV8Y) on Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September. Log your will attend now!

After spending 4 big days in Canberra for the Capital Geo Bash, it was time for me to leave Canberra and head towards Goulburn. I decided to spend a night in Goulburn to tackle a bunch of high terrain and/or high terrain caches, and pick up some solved mysteries. This was an interesting cache due to its proximity to the main thoroughfare. TOTT deployed, I was half expecting some locals to stop and question me. Thankfully nobody cared and I walk away with another smiley. A favourite point from me. Thank you my_name_jeff_1, for placing Argon for the geocaching community.# # #14641 # #

GreenGecko1 & I are heading to the GeoBash in Canberra and collecting the odd LGA on the way.Nice hide, cache found, signed and returned.

Out with Muggle65 today gathering a smiley or two. Thank you for the fun

Day #3 Geobashing After arriving in Canberra yesterday and checking in at Canberra Park, today OzHockeyChick and I left Canberra again to head out east and grab some LGAs, challenges, favourites and other selected caches.I managed to do the monkey work for this one. Some extra long legs helped.A big thanks goes to my_name_jeff_1 for taking the time to add Argon to the geocaching map for us all to find and enjoy.----------------------------------------------------------Looking for caches to find when visiting Victoria? Why not check out the geocaching lists available on the [Geocaching Victoria Website](https://geocachingvictoria.com.au/information/great-caching-lists/). There are plenty to choose from including all of the previous nominees and winners of the Victorian Cache of the Year Awards.

Canberra Geobash Road Trip 2024. Day Three: Goulburn and a couple of new LGAs.A little too high for my liking here, so RoamingHowie did the honours.Thanks for bringing us here by placing this cache, my_name_jeff_1 ??~????????~

*In the area with woolwood9 heading to the MEGA Event.* ????We cached from Sydney to Canberra, then after the MEGA, up through Yass, Cowra and Bathurst to return to Sydney.*We had a great 3 weeks and enjoyed finding many good caches.* ????We soon had the container found!SL *tm/ww NZ**Thank you for putting this cache out for us to visit!*Had to use a TOTT here!

Over in the area heading for Canberra to attend the Easter Mega with tmann421Tons of caches done while here and this was one of them.Enjoyed the touring around and all the containers foundLog signed tm/ww NZThanks for the placement and the effort put into maintaining these hides for us to find.??????

Nice location, but need someone younger and more flexible than me to find this one ???

Four years ago, a Bromance team adventure to hike Australia's highest 10 peaks in Kosciuszko National Park was cancelled after bushfires devastated the Snowy Mountains (and indeed most of the Eastern seaboard).We finally returned to Kosciuszko National Park a few days ago and spent three wonderful days in perfect weather hiking a circuit around the mountains climbing all of Australia's 13 highest peaks and collecting all the alpine caches along our route. After a recovery night and some caching in Canberra, we made our way to Gouburn last night, where we enjoyed a big feed at the pub before an early night.We have lots of caches planned today on our way to Sydney, so we got an early start. First mission of the day was coffee. A suitable nice coffee shop was discovered in town and once refreshed, we started heading north. One of my Bromance team mates was gun shy after a run in with the owner of the motel nearby previously. But, I insisted we stop as the DT on offer was too good to drive past. The cache was spotted from the ground. But how to get up there quickly - and before the motel owner came out? A couple of well placed knees and a jump to a branch and I was up - glad of all the upper body strength work at bootcamp. The container was secured and the log signed and we were on our way. Many thanks, Jeff. Pete#7,725

Crookedpete, JezNDez and I were part of a group of 7 geocachers from Brisbane who set off on a 3 day hike to climb to the summit of 13 of the highest mountains in Kosciuszko National Park. Originally this hike was supposed to have been undertaken after Xmas in 2019 but the rampant bushfires closed the park just as I was picking up my fellow team members from Sydney Airport. Now, four years later and it is finally mission accomplished and after staying the night in Goulburn, we are slowly making the drive back to Queensland, collecting a number of caches on our to-do list along the way.Last time I was in Goulburn was back in May 2022, on my way to another trip to the Snowies but, on this occasion, in the company of my wife. Back then I had a attempted another cache in a nearby (or maybe the same?) tree but was chased away by the proprietor of the nearby hotel who babbled on about how the trees would be killed if I stepped foot in them and he would call the police. Although confident of my rights to be in a public place, I thought it best not to jeopardise that cache and reluctantly moved on. This time around I was still a little gun shy, casting wary glances across at the hotel, but knowing I had reinforcements bucked up the courage and headed over to GZ. No run ins today and the cache was soon recovered and The Bromance team stamp was added to the logbook to save room. TFTC

TFTCFound with family

TFTC

Brought all the right equipment this time even old man monkey

Found with bedlem2 & family

Staying at the hotel across the road. Kevin the monkey got the job done.

Didn't need a ladder for this one. A nice easy climb and sign. TFTC!

#7378Happy Australia Day!Were in the ACT for the weekend, filling grid squares and finding fun caches, usually in trees! An early start in Mittagong and a car full of TOTTs and hopes are high for a great day.DNF avenged! Easier when not missing.Thanks for the cache!

#7378Day 2/4 of our Australia Day caching weekend. Happy Australia Day! Mittagong -> CanberraToday is our first full day of caching, driving from Mittagong to Canberra and grabbing whatever we can along the way, then spending the next 2 nights in Canberra! Targetting good DTs, trees, cool types, and whatever else we decide on! DNFd this last time, came back to avenge today and after a little search the cache was spotted and up I went. Quickly retrieved and sent to the ground crew for a sign and return. All good here.TFTC my_name_jeff_1

Find # 10409Nice quick find.FP awarded. TFTC my_name_jeff_1 21 January 2024 10:50

Find # 11003Find was a group effort here today, thanks to maintenance being done by the CO, who was also hosting a CITO here as well. albida made the retrieval and return quick and easy at Argon here today. Great D/T too ??Thanks so much for the many caches my_name_jeff_1 and of course for giving me a reason and incentive to get out here, and to experience this part of the world in a different light ????

Attended the CITO and was there when this cache was replaced. Great timing. Tftc

I came to the CITO and was present when the cache was replaced. It caused a muggle to come across the road to be introduced to geocaching. TFTC *Found with [Geooh GO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiltal.geoohGO)*

As promised the cache was replaced today. All good to go again.

Replaced. Ready to be found again.

While attending the CITO here we were able to add our name to the log before collecting rubbish in the park. Glad to be able to add this one to our list of finds. Thanks for replacing this one as promised go to my_name_jeff_1.

Picking up some more of the caches on offer around Goulburn, together with goingplaces2. Happy to make this one a smiley on the map. TFTC.

This cache will be fixed up on 17 Jan 2024 during a nearby event when there will be a ladder available. I will advise accordingly.

Hi my_name_jeff_1,The cache appears to be in need of owner intervention. I'm temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary. Please respond to this situation in a timely manner (i.e., within 4 weeks) to prevent the cache from being archived for non-responsiveness.If you require more time please be sure to **post a note** (not an email) explaining the situation and how much more time you require. For ongoing issues please ensure you visit the listing and post a new note every 4 weeks to keep everyone up to date, if you do not then you cache may be archived without further note from a reviewer. Caches archived due to lack of maintenance are no longer unarchived and you will need to submit a replacement as a new cache.Ngaambul - Matt

Sorry, cant find it

Unfortunately I had no luck finding this one today. Maybe next time

No luck spotting this one this morning.

Chooo ooo [DNF] with dty73 on a quick trip to Goulburn! Either it’s missing, or it’s a lot harder than a D1? Thanks my_name_jeff_1!

No luck here, 2 trips and about 30 min of looking, no luck even with help from a previous finder.

No luck today….. we had a good look from the ground and 5m up. Couldn’t sight it… D1?

Half a day of midweek caching is a luxury for me, so better make the most of it! Even with most of the leaves gone now it took a long time to spot.
TFTC Wilbert67

I was with the CO on placement and now logging as a find.

Drove up to Goulburn to attend two events and the placement of this at the event was something a little different. Now the FTF and a few others have passed and remembering it we are logging a find as we were there at placement.

A familiar tree and nice to see a cache back here.

Thanks for placing here again my_name_jeff_1

29,782. Logging my find now that it's been found and that the first to find has gone.

minniek and I helped the CO plan, prepare and deploy all the caches in this series. The next of many you could say

Enjoy and Sing-a-long everyone...

[Intro]
And now, ASAP Science presents:
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[Verse 1]
There's Hydrogen and Helium
Then Lithium, Beryllium
Boron, Carbon everywhere
Nitrogen all through the air
With Oxygen so you can breathe
And Fluorine for your pretty teeth
Neon to light up the signs
Sodium for salty times
Magnesium, Aluminium, Silicon
Phosphorus, then Sulfur, Chlorine and Argon
Potassium, and Calcium so you'll grow strong
Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium and Chromium and Manganese

[Chorus]
This is the Periodic Table
Noble gas is stable
Halogens and Alkali react aggressively
Each period will see new outer shells
While electrons are added moving to the right

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Iron is the 26th
Then Cobalt, Nickel coins you get
Copper, Zinc and Gallium
Germanium and Arsenic
Selenium and Bromine film
While Krypton helps light up your room
Rubidium and Strontium then Yttrium, Zirconium
Niobium, Molybdenum, Technetium
Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium
Silver-ware then Cadmium and Indium
Tin-cans, Antimony then Tellurium and Iodine and Xenon and then Caesium and

[Bridge]
Barium is 56 and this is where the table splits
Where Lanthanides have just begun
Lanthanum, Cerium and Praseodymium
Neodymium's next to
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Samarium, Europium, Gadolinium and Terbium
Dysprosium, Holmium, Erbium, Thulium
Ytterbium, Lutetium

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This is the Periodic Table
Noble gas is stable
Halogens and Alkali react aggressively
Each period will see new outer shells
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Uranium, Neptunium, Plutonium
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Nihonium, Flerovium
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Tennessine, and Oganesson
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After a solid Christmas break it is time to head to Goulburn for a event duo of a CITO and an Event Dinner. I headed off after lunch time to take a very non direct route collecting a few caches on the way via Bugendore, Tarago & Windellama. I found a few fun roads that needs lots of work, and on one back road there was a dam a meter deep of the rolly poly grass across the road, a little odd. After reaching Goulburn I collected Fitzy_1965 and we went for a few local caches including a few fun pole caches. The Rain called an early end to the COTO and we all moved on to the event for dinner.

This cache was placed during the last visit to Goulburn while I was in attendance, so having almost forgotten about, I am logging my find today.

Thanks for the cache my_name_jeff_1

39976.9 TNLN
Visited: World Traveling Gold GC A#6 & 2012 OZ Mega Albury A#223

**Albida**

Climbed up a bit, spotted the cache, but decided it was a bit beyond my reach today. Although I reckon if you ignore the hint, it might be easier ....

#1585 Claiming this one now that others have made the first to find. I was present at placement during the nearby CITO. Afterwards we all headed to the club for a lovely meal for dinner. Thanks my name Jeff for the hide

Now that the FTF has been claimed, its time to log my find. Was present when this one was being placed, talk about getting letting the spider monkey out of their cage....

Thanks heaps for the placement my_name_jeff_1 a nice D/T to add to the matrix loops.

#3423 Claiming the find now that firsts and seconds have taken place, as I was present at placement prior to the events. TFTC

#7114

Joined the **MCO** expedition with **Purplepeopleater**, **bella at waggy**, **Baktrak**, **Team Merlin**, **TARDIS 0061** and **Asbestiform**. After a hearty breakfast in Mittagong, we headed off under threatening skies and cleared out our targets in that area.

Then off to Goulburn to cherry pick our way through the periodic table.

By the end of the day, the tally was around 50 finds after venturing further down the Hume to Goulburn and surrounds.

TFTC my_name_jeff_1

Another MCO find. One of the climbers couldn't contain himself but technology came to the fore in the end. Thanks my_name_jeff_1.

Joined the grumpy expedition into the southern lands for the day. Inspired by the new movie "A Man Called Otto" our group including teamMerlin, Baktrak, Purplepeopleater, bella at waggy, crash2079, TARDIS 0061 and asbestiform with all physical caches signed under the name MCO. With the cache in hand, we signed the log then replaced as found. Both the cache and log are in good condition. Thanks for the cache my_name_jeff_1.

The following TBs came through for the mileage : Bob geoMinion, Dave geoMinion, Evil geoMinion, Jerry geoMinion, Larry geoMinion, Mary Hyde's Treasure, Stuart geoMinion, teamMerlin's 7 Deadly Ducks Tag (Lust), Vanlith The Youngling, Hidden Creatures Geocoin TB, teamMerlin's Football, Merlin's Steed

Wonderful expedition to the Southern Highlands and flat bits between Mittagong, , Marulan and Goulburn with the "Men called Otto": Baktrak, bella at waggy, Crash2079, Purplepeopleater, Tardis0061, teamMerlin and me. Logs signed MCO. Various cache selections typically with uncommon DT ratings, squid fishing and climbing along with a few longer walks. Weather held off. Thanks to all COs for your efforts.

What started out as a twinkle in my and bella at waggy's eye for a southern highlands incursion earlier in the week for some periodic table cheery picking, turned into a full scale grumpy expedition. Inspired by the newly released "A Man Called Otto" (which is an American interpretation of the fabulous "A Man called Ove") and the "apparent" similarities to several of our group's demeanor and appearance, the expedition was officially deemed the "Man Called Otto" expedition (OMC) and comprised: myself, Baktrak, Crash2079, Tardis0061, teamMerlin, Asbestiform and bella at waggy.

After climbing the tree the cache was spotted however we deployed another TOTT to make an easy retrieval. Gets a fave point.

Logged as MCO
TFTC

PPE and myself had been talking about some select targets on a southern day run. We decided to not be too antisocial and moved the day around to suit a few others which came in handy at one of the other caches. The group consisted of PPE, Crash, Baktrak, teamMerlin, Tardis 0061, Asbestiform and yours truly. Targets included puzzles, poles, ladders and some not so common DTs and high D or Ts plus a few others en route.
Logs were signed as MCO as what became known as a Man Called Otto expenditure after the recent movie release and some grumpy kidding around. We completed the signing duties and re hid.
TFTC

Found this as a group of 7 out on a day of caching. Signed as MCO. Thanks to all the cache owners who we discover their caches to day. A most enjoyable day thanks guys. Cheers

Was there at placement and now logging as FTF is gone. It was a bit scary watching this being placed but Silverfox made it look easy. Another element ticked off.

Thanks for getting me out and about my_name_jeff_1

Teamed up with AngelG27, Fox in Jox and TikvaNZ (FAST in some of the logs to save space) to attend an event in Bowral and nab several select caches that were on the radar.

*FTF* Claimed with AngelG27 and Fox in Jox

AngelG27 noticed the FTF was still up for grabs on this one - so best we swing by and claim it! We converged on GZ, spied the hide and up went Monkey in Jox...erm...Fox in Jox for the signing.

Thanks for the hide, my_name_jeff_1!

#19243 @1315
An afternoon caching excursion to Bowral with SpecimenX, Fox in Jox and AngelG27, to finish off the year. We dropped by here on the way through Goulburn as the FTF was up for grabs. FIJ wasted no time hauling himself up into the tree and finding the cache. (No FTF for me as I turned up when the cache was being placed.) TFTC.

Cache 9497 on 31 Dec 2022.

**FTF** with Fox in Jox and SpecimenX.

Four of us (Fox in Jox, AngelG27, SpecimenX and TikvaNZ or FAST) headed up the highway to go to the event at Bowral organized by Pantspeople and decided to grab a few while on the road. A fun afternoon and lots of laughs!

I spotted this one while browsing caches in Goulburn, and noted that FTF was up for grabs still. So we swung by and Fox launched himself into the tree and towards the cache. A quick sign and we headed towards another couple of caches nearby.

Thanks my_name_jeff_1 for the cache and the fun!

*ftf* with AngelG27 and SpecimenX. Collected on our way to Bowral for an event. Did the climbing and signing duties, then on on. TFTC

Happy to log this one now after it’s nearby companion was archived.
Great to see the group of FTFs logging this today!
We signed the log at a nearby event at the placement of the hide.
Congratulations to the tree climbers for the FTF!
Thanks my_name_jeff_1
Domsky

Published

Found with a group at the CITO and assisted SilverFox (held the ladder) with cache placement. Thanks for the cache - cool hide in a public place

Was present when this cache was hidden. Logging now that FTF is claimed.