Proves to be a Sizeable Challenge Deagon, Queensland, Australia
By Fangsoki on 02-Aug-24. Waypoint GCAW32M

T-Tech wanted to take a walk to grab a Challenge cache he qualified for, for another Challenge cache he would then be able to qualify for, both of which I have already completed. He asked for my company, so of course I added a few extras to the adventure so I would get some smileys as well We made use of the parking at the nearby fuel stop, then walked back to this bush area. Very easy access made for a pleasant walk around the pond. The cache was readily located, and the best word to describe it is Babushka! It made me grin, and the log container was darn cute! TFTC, Fangsoki.[IolantheK](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=IolantheK) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and 7 unique sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." 2000-11-11 - Regular - GCAF Mount Cargill (Dunedin, Otago) - Traditional Cache2001-04-17 - Other - GC7E7 Deer Flat (Milford, Southland) - Unknown Cache2002-09-23 - Large - GC9266 Going West - Traditional Cache2003-09-14 - Virtual - GCGWVM Tripod Lookout - Virtual Cache2004-03-14 - Micro - GCHXGM University Challenge 4 (In Out In Out) - Traditional Cache2005-09-18 - Not chosen - GCQ64K Oxley - Johnson - Unknown Cache2006-01-03 - Small - GCRVZ6 Rock On - Keperra - Traditional CacheQualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Out with IolantheK for a bit of caching Parked the car a Hunger Jacks and headed out to grab the 4 caches in the area Nice easy find, well its hard to miss such a big cache TFTC Fangsoki

Made the trek from parking coords to GZ where the cache was quickly located. Quite nifty. The water is looking great with Lily pads and reeds at this time of year. TFTC.

This morning, I headed to the Deagon area to target a couple of new challenges on offer. An interesting hidden area, and it was easier than I had anticipated to get to GZ (perhaps having visited the nearby bushland hidden reserve that had no formal tracks about it). At GZ, the cache didn't take long to find, and then it was a case of a Russian dolls exercise, with its containers sized to the challenge! The cache container and logbook were in good shape. Favourite Point! Thanks [Fangsoki](https://coord.info/PR3MMTD) for the cache placement and ongoing maintenance.According to [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker"), I qualified for this challenge. I have found seven unique years and sizes hidden before 31/12/2006. These include: 2000-06-21 - Regular - GCD Geocache (GCD) - (Traditional Cache) 2001-04-29 - Other - GC85A Cape Banks - (Traditional Cache) 2002-09-23 - Large - GC9266 Going West - (Traditional Cache) 2003-10-19 - Micro - GCH33B Drive By - (Traditional Cache) 2004-11-13 - Not chosen - GCM2NZ A foot in both camps - (Virtual Cache) 2005-01-04 - Virtual - GCME4P (MMM) Drunk and Disorderly - (Virtual Cache) 2006-11-02 - Small - GCZ3G8 Water You Going To Do? - (Traditional Cache)

I signed this recently and have now checked and I qualify. A reminder of some great cache finds. A fun challenge and I love the cache container so a fp. Tftc [kolour](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=kolour) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED2000-09-30 - Regular - GC72 Sun Gear - (Traditional Cache)2001-10-27 - Other - GC2823 Sherlock 2 - I suppose, Watson... - (Multi-cache)2002-02-15 - Not chosen - GC39EC #38 Under Pressure - (Unknown Cache)2003-08-31 - Micro - GCGT1R Looking Back - (Traditional Cache)2004-05-20 - Virtual - GCJFY5 Writers of Renown - (Virtual Cache)2005-12-10 - Large - GCRKCB Berocca Gold - (Multi-cache)2006-12-01 - Small - GCZKTT Taringa Troll - (Traditional Cache)

Coming your way, Fang "7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-25 - Regular - GCF7 Australia's Used-to-be-Highest - (Traditional Cache)2001-03-13 - Not chosen - GC48D Hydro Camp - (Traditional Cache)2002-09-08 - Other - GC8B4B "Kiangarow" - (Traditional Cache)2003-02-16 - Virtual - GCD64C Jet Lag 3 - Wild? Horses (Meiji-jingu) - (Virtual Cache)2004-10-08 - Small - GCKR9J Combination Charlie - (Traditional Cache)2005-12-10 - Large - GCRKCB Berocca Gold - (Multi-cache)2006-10-01 - Micro - GCYKM3 Wheely Big - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

No real surprises considering the distance my friends and I will drive for an oldie [Peppa](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Peppa) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-12-17 - Large - GCF1 Frying Pan - (Traditional Cache)2001-04-01 - Small - GC5B7 Reaching Duck - (Traditional Cache)2002-08-30 - Virtual - GC86B3 Ku-ta views - (Virtual Cache)2003-01-11 - Other - GCC216 Valley View - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-02 - Micro - GCHEE1 Survey the area - (Traditional Cache)2005-09-18 - Not chosen - GCQ64K Oxley - Johnson - (Unknown Cache)2006-08-20 - Regular - GCXV7K Remnant - Chester - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDThanks Fangsoki

After a great morning boating on Pumicestone Passage, there was still time left for some land caching. Peppa and I decided to take on the recently published challenges.We do love a good oldie, of all shapes and sizes, regardless of what colour its highlighted. We made a quick find of the nicely themed container.2000-11-11 - Large - GC1F11 Sydney Geocache Relocated! - (Traditional Cache)2001-02-25 - Other - GC388 North Tassie - (Traditional Cache)2002-10-13 - Virtual - GC9B2B Glacier - (Virtual Cache)2003-12-04 - Not chosen - GCHB13 Karmarun - (Traditional Cache)2004-10-08 - Small - GCKR9J Combination Charlie - (Traditional Cache)2005-08-12 - Micro - GCQ43F Mendenhall Glacier Mini - (Traditional Cache)2006-05-28 - Regular - GCW93H A Sirius Cache - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDThanks for the challenge FangsokiFind #6402

Turns out, size does matter. Enlarged organs are typically a result of underlying health issues that shouldnt be ignored. For example:- Enlarged Brain:- swelling is serious and does not result in a bigger IQ. Medical attention should be sought immediately.- Enlarged Heart is a sign of muscle damage and is not the opposite of a broken heart. A trip to the Doc is advised if you exhibit signs like unanticipated shortness of breath.- Enlarged Spleen:- Located under the left rib cage, swelling is typically found after an examination, as it does not typically cause any symptoms.- Enlarged Prostate:- a bitch of a problem for the over 40s as a result of male hormones, growth factors and other cell signaling pathways.I also qualify for this challenge, thanks Fang for a challenge to boast about that doesn't need medical intervention or reassurance from your partner. TeamARF has used Project-GC Challenge Checker to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did.7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December 2006 - Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED2000-05-26 - Regular - GC46 Geocache by Kevin Anderson (Wellington) - (Traditional Cache)2001-11-16 - Micro - GC287A To Market, To Market - (Traditional Cache)2002-12-05 - Large - GCB298 Alex the Sea Lion - (Traditional Cache)2003-09-06 - Other - GCGVKN "Nutters Knoll" - (Traditional Cache)2004-10-08 - Small - GCKR9J Combination Charlie - (Traditional Cache)2005-06-20 - Virtual - GCP9XQ 1807 - An Original Virtual - (Virtual Cache)2006-11-15 - Not chosen - GCZCPK Franciscan Complex - Alcatraz Terrane - (Earthcache)

Having spent the morning taking Karicka for a spin up Pumicestone Passage, Davinells and I still had some daylight to find a few more cachesNo problem finding the nicely themed containerThanks to other challenges Ill check if I qualify soonThanks Fangsoki

Signed today and will contemplate the challenge

I qualify and should be there today. 2000-10-17 - Other - GC8E Queens land - (Traditional Cache)2001-04-15 - Not chosen - GC6CF Canberra Nature Park - (Traditional Cache)2002-11-09 - Large - GCA5F4 Spur of the Moment - (Traditional Cache)2003-09-27 - Micro - GCGZ3R Beach Access - (Traditional Cache)2004-06-10 - Small - GCJNK3 Logophile - (Traditional Cache)2005-01-09 - Virtual - GCMF9K (MMM) AC/DC - (Virtual Cache)2006-07-16 - Regular - GCX5RJ Raiders of the Lost Carpark - (Traditional Cache)

After knocking over the CO's recently published caches near Boondall North Station, I stopped at a nearby servo to grab a cold drink and pondered my next moves. These two challenge caches seemed interesting - their location especially so. Found the trailhead and then made my way to the cache. It is surprising how much wildlife there is around this stormwater detention basin. Another nice ammo tin, what a treat. [Crookedpete](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Crookedpete) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did.My qualifying list of finds for "7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006" is as follows: 2000-11-12 - Regular - GCB2 Botanical Gardens (Dunedin, Otago) - (Traditional Cache)2001-09-23 - Small - GC1E7F Allan Ostock B - (Multi-cache)2002-03-09 - Large - GC4080 The Wombat Forest Stash - (Multi-cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-08-08 - Virtual - GCK7HH Royal Observatory Greenwich Cache - (Virtual Cache)2005-11-26 - Micro - GCRFCG Raven's Loft - (Traditional Cache)2006-09-27 - Other - GCYHW9 King George's Field - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDMany thanks FangsokiPete#8,018

I was running out of energy after spending the last few hours tramping through bush and tripping over vines and was looking forward to a rest until Pprime (P') parked close to here and informed me that I had some more walking to do. Reluctantly, I poured myself out of the car and followed Pprime)P'), Fangsoki and Captain Terror towards this cache.I will admit that the terrain and vegetation (or lack of) was a pleasant relief and it wasn't long before we arrived at the cache and then Captain Terror searched through the contents to locate the log.I had no doubt that I would qualify for the challenge criteria and Project-GC provided me with this list (which I think is pretty impressive as they are all in the first 7 years of caching)"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-08-27 - Regular - GC3B Potters Pond - (Traditional Cache)2001-05-20 - Large - GC9CB Forte's Ground - (Traditional Cache)2002-04-28 - Small - GC5210 Poogie Yes! Yes! - (Traditional Cache)2003-09-06 - Other - GCGVKN "Nutters Knoll" - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-02 - Micro - GCHEE1 Survey the area - (Traditional Cache)2005-01-09 - Virtual - GCMF9K (MMM) AC/DC - (Virtual Cache)2006-07-30 - Not chosen - GCWETC G-Olympics - (Event Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDTFTC Fangsoki Now on to the next (and hopefully, the last) cache for the day

Being in the area, I decided to make a short detour to here where I signed the well protected logbook. I wasnt expecting such a good track or the nice birdlife. Will check later to see if I qualify.

Out for a few hours with nikid1 so we have to make the most of our limited time to find caches for the cosmic quest. Nikid1 had already found this one so knew exactly how to get into this lovely little area that I often drive past but didnt realise you could walk into. Love the container, so cute & very fitting!Still some work for me to do as only have 5 sizes so far.TFTC Fangsoki

I like challenges like this and I like exploring areas like GZ.. win win! Thanks for the cache and cool challenge Lots of great memories in my list of seven Cheers "7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000 - Regular - GC43 Europe's First2001 - Small - GC16CA High View2002 - Virtual - GC5E4B Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm Part 22003 - Micro - GCGT1R Looking Back 2004 - Not chosen - GCJKTN Gardiner's Treat2005 - Other - GCMZ57 Lighthouse WebCam 2006 - Large - GCV3CA Apollo Fir? Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

First we visited some challenge caches on our tour and got to know a cacher on the way there - we then searched for the box together on site. It was nice to have met you.Afterwards we searched for some nice caches along the Bikeway and we also found some other caches in the area.Thanks to all the owners for the caches and fun along the wayTeam sissifalke[Team sissifalke](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Team%20sissifalke) hat [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") verwendet, um zu prfen, ob er/sie diese Challenge erfllt und er/sie hat es geschafft."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-06-04 - Regular - GC16 GC16 6/4/2000 - (Traditional Cache)2001-10-21 - Small - GC23E5 Recycle 2 - (Traditional Cache)2002-02-02 - Virtual - GC36C6 WWII - (Virtual Cache)2003-06-25 - Other - GCGBGB Last Delivery (London) - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-19 - Micro - GCHHHF Quasimodo's Dream V2.0 - (Traditional Cache)2005-10-12 - Large - GCQYJN The Three Rs: Reading Bookcrossing.com - (Letterbox Hybrid)2006-12-18 - Not chosen - GCZWFZ Bilstein bei Lenders Earthcache - (Earthcache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Out caching today and took a walk to find this cache. Found with log signed and cache placed back where found. TFTC Fangoski Meet requirements as confirmed by Project GCRichmond Lad fulfils challenge Proves to be a Sizeable Challenge (GCAW32M), according to https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960

Out caching to collect a few challenges and caches along the bikeway. I qualify for this challenge - was surprised has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did.Thanks for the interesting challenge Fangsoki.

According to Project GC I qualify for this challenge with 7/7 before 2006. Nice in the sunshine. Arrived at GZ for a quick find. Signed the log and returned to where I found it. Thanks Fangsoki. All good with this cache and challenge.

I planned a day trip from Toowoomba to find a few selected caches only and go to an event. A couple of the caches filled in D/T grid spots, others were because I completed the challenge cache criteria, or a unique cache like this one. I parked the car a block or two away and made a casual walk over to GZ. I arrived here at about 8am and no one was around. Quickly spotted, signed the log book and returned the cache quick smart. Thanks for the cache.

I signed the log a couple of days ago. TFTC[Selva Girls](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Selva%20Girls) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-11 - Large - GC1F11 Sydney Geocache Relocated! - (Traditional Cache)2001-09-08 - Regular - GC1C64 Tank you - (Traditional Cache)2002-08-30 - Virtual - GC86B3 Ku-ta views - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-08 - Other - GCHFJX By George, You've Got It - (Traditional Cache)2005-11-26 - Micro - GCRFCG Raven's Loft - (Traditional Cache)2006-01-13 - Small - GCRXJ6 The Inevitable By-product - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Over from NZ visiting and doing as much caching as other commitments allow. After attending a CITO on the northside this morning, decided to spend the rest of the day finding caches on my list that were in the area.I had seen this one when it was first published and briefly had thoughts of trying for a FTF, but a one hour drive in the dark and rain meant I was unlikely to beat the locals, so the idea was canned. So congratulations to fellow Kiwi, YetiNZ for going out in the grotty weather and getting a joint FTF.Today, it was nice weather and after parking at the recommended spot, made my way to GZ. Certainly easier doing this one in the daylight I think and hence cache was a nice quick find. Signed log and replaced as found and also picked up the TB to move along. TFTC

Signed the log today . I will have to check to see if I qualify. Took T B and will move on

We are planning to visit SEQ again late October. We are very much fans of Challenge caches especially those which are a bit different and which you are not sure if you qualify begore running the checker. We will add this to the list. [Brad&Janet](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Brad%26Janet) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED2000-11-11 - Large - GC1F11 Sydney Geocache Relocated! (Traditional Cache)2001-02-03 - Other - GC1E2 Scott Creek Multiple - (Multi-cache)2002-03-13 - Virtual - GC41F8 More Movie Trivia - (Virtual Cache)2003-01-19 - Not chosen - GCC6E1 Ski or Geocache? - (Virtual Cache)2004-12-15 - Small - GCM97X Platform 9 - (Multi-cache)2005-04-01 - Micro - GCN306 Follow your feet - (Unknown Cache)2006-03-13 - Regular - GCTWDJ Dam the Foxes - (Unknown Cache)

GCAW32M Proves to be a Sizeable ChallengeMy favourite type of cache is a challenge cache. Gives me something to work towards. Although in this case it turns out I already qualify. Im glad this cache is still up and running. Too many Karens in this world (sorry nice Karens). Today Im off work on a carers day. So while Im waiting for hubby to get out of day surgery I decided to go find this. Its a great little spot. Lots of birds about. Loved the container. Exactly right fit for this challenge. Grabbed one of the TBs as I thought it was Santa (I love all things Christmas) turns out it a judge in a red robe, oh well Ill take him anyway. TFTC Fangsoki its perfect.

Yippee I qualify for this challenge. Fangsoki thank you for placing and maintaining this cache for enjoyment of the caching community.Brislions fulfils challenge Proves to be a Sizeable Challenge (GCAW32M), according to https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-08 - Regular - GC7A Victorias 1st (Melbourne's 1st) - (Traditional Cache)2001-05-02 - Other - GC865 #5 Urban Oasis - (Traditional Cache)2002-08-30 - Virtual - GC86B3 Ku-ta views - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-31 - Micro - GCGT1R Looking Back - (Traditional Cache)2004-10-08 - Small - GCKR9K Combination Delta - (Traditional Cache)2005-12-10 - Large - GCRKCB Berocca Gold - (Multi-cache)2006-05-31 - Not chosen - GCWC87 Thirteen Sixteenth's - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Muggle65 and l took a short stroll out to GZ and signed the log in this nicely sized cache today. Knowing how hard it is to think up challenge ideas, thought you might like a suggestion for a future challenge ?? Perhaps something along the lines of caching turkeys? Thank you Fang for a challenge many can find ??

My husband and i decided to take a bike ride to the fruit shop on Sandgate road and i said there is a cache near there that i really want to find. I read the description and headed off to the trail head where I saw in the distance some people. Now what would they be doing there if not looking for a geocache. Sure enough it was Brislions, Muggle65 and GreenGecko1. By the time I got there they had found the cache and we all admired the way it was put together. It was great to see them again . Happy also to say I qualify . I have been working on another challenge ?? of finding old caches so this helped . 2000-10-17 - Other - GC8E Queens land - (Traditional Cache)2001-11-22 - Regular - GC3399 Sungroper 4 - (Traditional Cache)2002-10-28 - Virtual - GCA209 Tiananmen - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-10-08 - Small - GCKR9K Combination Delta - (Traditional Cache)2005-02-28 - Micro - GCMYWY Well I'll be "Dam"ed - (Traditional Cache)2006-12-10 - Large - GCZRF2 Monolith - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDThanks Fangoski for another fun challenge and very apt cache in a interesting spot that now every time I drive past will have a smile. What a great day to be a geocacher

Easy find without foul behaviour or insults."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-17 - Other - GC8E Queens land - (Traditional Cache)2001-01-06 - Regular - GC131 Bravo Hotel - (Traditional Cache)2002-08-30 - Virtual - GC86B3 Ku-ta views - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-31 - Micro - GCGT1R Looking Back - (Traditional Cache)2004-12-28 - Small - GCMBWX The French Connection - (Traditional Cache)2005-09-18 - Not chosen - GCQ64K Oxley - Johnson - (Unknown Cache)2006-11-16 - Large - GCZCWW Rifle Pit - (Multi-cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDThanks

Seeing this cache published the other night, we were pleased to see an international cache share in the First to find spoils. Pity some cacher doesnt feel like discussing any concerns directly, which ended up being a storm in a thimble.Thanks Fangsoki for yet another great challenge cacher.

Replaced "not so fit for purpose" tether.Many thanks to finders for nice logs.

A sizeable challenge indeed with a diminishing number of older caches. Luckily my tally included the required caches. Thanks for the smiley.

Well I did contemplate running for this when it came out, but after having done it, happy I stayed home in my warm, dry bed.Out today with Barb and parked at recommended parking spot. Made our way to the trail head and thought, ok, this way or that way. We took "that" way and started getting closer. Almost zero and it was time for the small detour up to the cache. Quickly located and started our search for the log.Names in the book. Barb grabbed some TB's to take to Sydney next week.Back the way we came in, but decided to check the "this" way route. Hmm, could possibly have been the better way. Bit of CITO on the way out. Barb now has enough for a bus trip ??That was an enjoyable adventure. I have well over 200 FP's as I don't normally just hand them out, but this cache was so enjoyable I have to give one here.TFTC"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-17 - Other - GC8E Queens land - (Traditional Cache)2001-01-06 - Regular - GC131 Bravo Hotel - (Traditional Cache)2002-07-26 - Large - GC75F8 A walk in the park - (Multi-cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-04-11 - Virtual - GCJ5E5 Plinth - (Virtual Cache)2005-02-28 - Micro - GCMYWY Well I'll be "Dam"ed - (Traditional Cache)2006-06-03 - Small - GCWD4T Wuzzle Puzzle - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Glad to see a fellow Kiwi managed a joint FTF on this one. As I had qualified, I almost headed out that evening as well, but it was just too far away.Putting it on the list to hopefully do at some stage on this trip."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-12 - Regular - GCB2 Botanical Gardens (Dunedin, Otago) - (Traditional Cache)2001-03-25 - Not chosen - GC547 Chch Port Hills Cabbage Trees - (Traditional Cache)2002-04-16 - Large - GC4E31 Island Rock (Auckland) - (Traditional Cache)2003-01-04 - Micro - GCBE48 View's Sweet As!! (Taranaki) - (Traditional Cache)2004-09-18 - Virtual - GCKJWF Harbour View and you too (Bay of Plenty) - (Webcam Cache)2005-01-12 - Other - GCMHC1 TBN - Mini Island Cache (Northland) - (Traditional Cache)2006-01-29 - Small - GCT7DD Commander's Rest (Bay of Plenty) - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Oh that was fun ?? ... and I scored enough bottles ?? for a bus ?? trip I often see the duck ?? pond as I ride along the laneTook some tb's to take with me to Sydney next week "7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-17 - Other - GC8E Queens land - (Traditional Cache)2001-01-06 - Regular - GC131 Bravo Hotel - (Traditional Cache)2002-07-26 - Large - GC75F8 A walk in the park - (Multi-cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-08-29 - Virtual - GCKDN6 Double Island Point - (Virtual Cache)2005-11-26 - Micro - GCRFCG Raven's Loft - (Traditional Cache)2006-06-03 - Small - GCWCQ8 Scout Around - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Needing a cache to keep my little streak ticking along this sounded like a fun and easy one to achieve, well so I thought.I parked up at the substation and walked across with the lights. Then it was a little pathway around to a nice old style cache, awesome.I opened the cache to find a large number of trackables and another container that housed the log, Funny. I did get a smile at the quirky caches, thank you. I signed the log, retrieved one TB and recorded the rest. I replaced everything as found and started my way back to the car. A very pleasant cache in a nicely found area. A favourite point for this cache. [chamad](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=chamad) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-09-30 - Regular - GC72 Sun Gear - (Traditional Cache)2001-06-19 - Other - GCCF9 Human Endeavour - (Multi-cache)2002-08-30 - Virtual - GC86B3 Ku-ta views - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-02 - Micro - GCHEE1 Survey the area - (Traditional Cache)2005-10-04 - Large - GCQV6G Pihlajamki Giant's Cauldron Earthcache - (Earthcache)2006-01-03 - Small - GCRVZ4 Solitary - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Seems this cache has had some intense advertising and as such thought I'd check the criteria along with the many others."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-17 - Other - GC8E Queens land - (Traditional Cache)2001-01-06 - Regular - GC131 Bravo Hotel - (Traditional Cache)2002-08-30 - Virtual - GC86B3 Ku-ta views - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-02 - Micro - GCHEE1 Survey the area - (Traditional Cache)2005-09-18 - Small - GCQGDD Oxley - Canoe - (Unknown Cache)2006-07-25 - Large - GCXB01 Got The Trotts? - A Room With A View! - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

[IolantheK](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=IolantheK) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did.7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-11 - Regular - GCAF Mount Cargill (Dunedin, Otago) - (Traditional Cache)2001-04-17 - Other - GC7E7 Deer Flat (Milford, Southland) - (Unknown Cache)2002-09-23 - Large - GC9266 Going West - (Traditional Cache)2003-09-14 - Virtual - GCGWVM Tripod Lookout - (Virtual Cache)2004-03-14 - Micro - GCHXGM University Challenge 4 (In Out In Out) - (Traditional Cache)2005-09-18 - Not chosen - GCQ64K Oxley - Johnson - (Unknown Cache)2006-01-03 - Small - GCRVZ6 Rock On - Keperra - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDLooks like I've qualified so I guess I'd better go visit tomorrow!

Sorry but I've been contacted by a concerned cacher that has pointed out that this cache should not have been published due to [10. Source of Criteria](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=206#criteria) guideline of the challenge caches.>Restricting finds to caches published prior to a particular date.I'll seek some clarity and revert.

Enabling cache. I found the detail much quicker than expected, sorry for the concern.The intent of the guideline is to stop cache owners from saying things like "Caches published after this challenge was published are not allowed to be counted towards this challenge" restricting to caches hidden 10+ years ago and the like is acceptable.Cache on!

Love this type of challenge. Will be a few months before I am anywhere near Brisvegas to put my name in the log book"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-11 - Regular - GCAF Mount Cargill (Dunedin, Otago) - (Traditional Cache)2001-11-24 - Small - GC29AE Where am I? - (Traditional Cache)2002-09-08 - Other - GC8B4B "Kiangarow" - (Traditional Cache)2003-07-26 - Not chosen - GCGH5V Wello - (Virtual Cache)2004-02-01 - Micro - GCHN5V A fish out of water - (Multi-cache)2005-01-19 - Virtual - GCMJ2J Spirit of the Skier - (Webcam Cache)2006-08-27 - Large - GCXZD5 Kareoke Kalliope Kapers - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

I qualify for this challenge and will put it on my list for next time I'm down that way, great to see a large type cache as well. Many thanks for the challenge [Fullboar>](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Fullboar%3E) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Noting in case I'm in the area:"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-12 - Regular - GCB2 Botanical Gardens (Dunedin, Otago) - (Traditional Cache)2001-05-04 - Not chosen - GC8E0 Homer - (Traditional Cache)2002-08-30 - Virtual - GC86B3 Ku-ta views - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-12 - Micro - GCGMQ5 Elvis has left the Mountain - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-13 - Other - GCHN1B 4U2P - (Traditional Cache)2005-12-10 - Large - GCRKCB Berocca Gold - (Multi-cache)2006-11-25 - Small - GCZJGX Suma View - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Ready for my next QLD trip"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-08 - Regular - GC7A Victorias 1st (Melbourne's 1st) - (Traditional Cache)2001-04-15 - Not chosen - GC6CF Canberra Nature Park - (Traditional Cache)2002-10-26 - Large - GCA086 A Reserview - (Traditional Cache)2003-12-13 - Other - GCHBD1 Cut Down Cache - (Traditional Cache)2004-04-12 - Micro - GCJ5XY Bubbling 3 - (Traditional Cache)2005-01-04 - Virtual - GCME4P (MMM) Drunk and Disorderly - (Virtual Cache)2006-05-29 - Small - GCWA99 Motorway Mayhem M1 Junction 24 - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Some of these i recall, others not so. Stay tuned. "7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-05-18 - Virtual - GC3E Lane Cove - (Virtual Cache)2001-11-24 - Small - GC29AE Where am I? - (Traditional Cache)2002-01-10 - Large - GC3552 Garden Roach Hideout - (Traditional Cache)2003-08-29 - Micro - GCGT1H Looking Good - (Traditional Cache)2004-08-02 - Other - GCK5FB W.W.O.L. - (Traditional Cache)2005-12-19 - Not chosen - GCRNXJ Sunset - Hollow - (Traditional Cache)2006-02-05 - Regular - GCTAKW Tennis Anyone? - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

A challenge cache we qualify for. Will have a look next time we are down in the area. Thanks."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-12 - Small - GCB1 Unity Park (Dunedin, Otago) - (Traditional Cache)2001-06-15 - Regular - GCC76 Wild View - (Traditional Cache)2002-10-20 - Micro - GC7C01 Traffic Control No: 2 - MARK II - (Unknown Cache)2003-07-01 - Virtual - GCGDTF Pushing Tin LAX - (Virtual Cache)2004-09-23 - Not chosen - GCKMEP See you at Sunrise - (Webcam Cache)2005-10-20 - Other - GCR1G3 Wallace Brooks Micro - (Traditional Cache)2006-08-27 - Large - GCXZD5 Kareoke Kalliope Kapers - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Long way from Hobart, but I'm ready! "7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-11 - Other - GCAD Devil Bend - (Traditional Cache)2001-01-06 - Regular - GC131 Bravo Hotel - (Traditional Cache)2002-11-09 - Large - GCA5F4 Spur of the Moment - (Traditional Cache)2003-08-05 - Not chosen - GCGKNY Great Southern Land: (7) Cyclone Watch - (Traditional Cache)2004-03-28 - Micro - GCJ2EC Wild Party Animals #1 - (Traditional Cache)2005-01-09 - Virtual - GCMFC1 (MMM) Carved Up - (Virtual Cache)2006-01-29 - Small - GCT7VH Tessellated Pavement - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Great idea for a cache"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-08 - Regular - GC7A Victorias 1st (Melbourne's 1st) - (Traditional Cache)2001-02-25 - Other - GC388 North Tassie - (Traditional Cache)2002-07-06 - Large - GC6CFA American Cemetery - (Traditional Cache)2003-04-29 - Small - GCG16R Figurehead - (Traditional Cache)2004-08-08 - Micro - GCK832 A Walker Tour of Hobart - (Multi-cache)2005-01-26 - Virtual - GCMKWT At the Pier - (Webcam Cache)2006-01-19 - Not chosen - GCT2RN BeigeBeard's Treasure - (Unknown Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

"Easily qualify but need to sign the log. In Christmas Island at the moment until November.7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-11 - Other - GCAD Devil Bend - (Traditional Cache)2001-12-14 - Small - GC2CEA Murrumbidgee Meander - (Traditional Cache)2002-04-30 - Virtual - GC52FB Melbourne Music Trivia - (Virtual Cache)2003-08-17 - Not chosen - GCGNKM Kidspace - (Traditional Cache)2004-05-15 - Regular - GCJEJK Nine Little Ducks (The 13th Cache) - (Traditional Cache)2005-01-02 - Micro - GCMD9T Avenues, Boulevards & Thoroughfares # 3 - (Multi-cache)2006-12-10 - Large - GCZRF2 Monolith - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

Hurrah! Now to get off our backsides and locate it one day! Perhaps give today a miss as it is forecast to be the wettest day of the year. But soon, we hope, Fang.Slow Puncture (LJCC) fulfils challenge Proves to be a Sizeable Challenge (GCAW32M), according to https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960

Wandered in for a quick find. Thanks for the challenge Fangsoki[Beardman75](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Beardman75) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

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#4298 [FTF] with Nyssaflutterby and YetiNZSaw a new challenge cache was published, and made the assumption that I would not qualify, and subsequently ignored the notification. Soon after, I received a text message from Nyssa, who indeed confirmed that I do in fact qualify should I wish to join the hunt. Knowing how competitive the FTF scene is, I left the house immediately. This perhaps, was a very foolish decision as I was in thongs and no rain jacket. Which did prove to add to the challenge. Quick drive and park, and a 'perilous' (I already nearly fell over) walk to the trailhead, where initially, we began with a bush bash. A quick peek on satellite view showed that we were indeed mistaken. Once we went to the trail, we were soon then at GZ, and were soon joined by YetiNZ, congrats on your first FTF outside of NZ. Fairly soon we had the cache in hand. Thanks for the fun! [injuryman](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=injuryman) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if he qualified for this challenge and he did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006." Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED"7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-08 - Regular - GC7A Victorias 1st (Melbourne's 1st) - (Traditional Cache)2001-04-15 - Not chosen - GC6CF Canberra Nature Park - (Traditional Cache)2002-06-15 - Virtual - GC6612 Who is She? [Paris] - (Virtual Cache)2003-04-09 - Micro - GCF5C9 Disneyland Paris *traditional* - (Traditional Cache)2004-03-30 - Other - GCJ201 The Forts - (Traditional Cache)2005-09-02 - Small - GCQD6K Mount Majura's Flat - (Traditional Cache)2006-08-01 - Large - GCXEX2 Lake Loop - (Multi-cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED

A joint [FTF] with Nyssaflutterby and injuryman, @ ... I think it was a little after midnight, New Zealand time, not sure what time it was here. I arrived in Brisbane, from New Zealand, at about 18:30 local time. Then, having collected a car and found where I was staying for the next two weeks (it was tougher to find than some geocaches, about a D2.0) I was ready to call it a day, when I saw a new geocache publication appear. Now, as I have no real concept yet of how long it takes to get places here, I just looked at the straight line distance and it seemed close... so off I went. It definitely took longer than I expected. I arrived at the parking coordinates and set off in the rain to the trailhead marker. At that point, in the dark, and the rain, I was a little concerned I might have to wade through crocodile infested swamp water - but no, a little further investigation revealed a disused path that seemed to be going where I wanted. Then, as I approached the final location I heard the tell-tale sound of other Geocachers coming from the bushes. Introductions were made (naturally I promptly forgot names) and the nice big container was opened, and then the smaller one, and the smaller one, and the smallest one, and the log book signed.I also dumped a bunch of trackables I picked up in NZ at an event last week, hopefully they will enjoy some travels over here.[YetiNZ](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=YetiNZ) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-12 - Small - GCB1 Unity Park (Dunedin, Otago) - (Traditional Cache)2001-01-06 - Other - GC137 T-2 (Manawatu) - (Traditional Cache)2002-03-16 - Not chosen - GC42D3 reservoir dogs (Auckland) - (Traditional Cache)2003-04-13 - Micro - GCF7A4 Harbourside - (Traditional Cache)2004-02-09 - Virtual - GCHNBF The heart of munich - (Webcam Cache)2005-12-26 - Large - GCRTC5 Three Volcanoes (Volcanic Plateau) - (Traditional Cache)2006-11-11 - Regular - GCZA65 Mischka's Walk (Wellington) - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED---Thanks to Fangsoki for placing and maintaining this cache. I enjoy each and every cache I find, and it is only with Geocachers like this creating them and placing them out in the world that this wonderful game continues.[DGSc-Fast] tagging to help me generate a list for GC30AD8 - DGSc Challenge.

I received notification of this new born cache and had a quick look. Yep, I qualify. Hmm, only 5km from home, but its pouring rain. Haha! Whats a bit of rain? A quick text to Injuryman to see what he was up to. He was keen so we decided to meet at the parking coords. Thankfully arriving at our destination the rain had eased up a little, it was now just a dull sprinkle. Torch and pen in hand. Lets go! Made it to the trailhead and being dark we were a little lost. Started heading into the weeds ?? Well thats not going to work. Out with the satellite map and we could see the well formed track that we should have taken if we had have gone just a few metres more. Palm to forehead moment ?? Happy to not be swimming across the swamp as well.Arriving at GZ we shuffled around the hill for a bit when we were joined by YetiNZ, who had just arrived from over the ditch today. Nice to meet you! We discovered the nice sized container and on opening the cache I was reminded of an oldie archive cache from the Sunny Coast, matryoshka. That was a bit of fun! We were also happy to note a blankish log and that we had not become soaking wet for nothing and could claim the **FTF**.With our marks on the log and cache back where it belonged, it was time to head for home and a hot shower.Thanks for the challenge cache and smiley Fangsoki Happy to part with a FTF for this cache.Nyssaflutterby fulfils challenge Proves to be a Sizeable Challenge (GCAW32M), according to https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAW32M/90960

Found prior to publishing whilst out scouting the area with CO."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-10-08 - Regular - GC7A Victorias 1st (Melbourne's 1st) - (Traditional Cache)2001-05-02 - Other - GC865 #5 Urban Oasis - (Traditional Cache)2002-04-22 - Not chosen - GC501A Beach Cam - (Webcam Cache)2003-08-29 - Micro - GCGT1P Looking Up - (Traditional Cache)2004-10-08 - Small - GCKR9J Combination Charlie - (Traditional Cache)2005-01-09 - Virtual - GCMFC1 (MMM) Carved Up - (Virtual Cache)2006-12-10 - Large - GCZRF2 Monolith - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSED WOOHOO!More of this please - I love the different challenges and what a cool place. I have noticed it's existence in the past, and moreso when out with the CO as he pondered out loud ... I wonder what it's like in there? Well now we both know. Awesome little 'lake' with a weir - which I assume drains out somewhere. Hmmm. Aaah the memories. The algorithm does it's thing and spits out seven caches very unrelated to each other (other than being old) all found on different adventures. From a boys weekend away to Melbourne (and surrounds), a few early finds from broader Brissy-vegas and the (same) boys first trip to sydney - such great memories so thanks for the reminders. Thanks Fangsoki for entertaining me at this location. *{Overall find #12669}*

Found prior to publishing whilst out scouting the area with CO."7 unique years and sizes hidden before 31 December, 2006."2000-11-11 - Large - GC1F11 Sydney Geocache Relocated! - (Traditional Cache)2001-11-03 - Virtual - GC2608 Clean Green Wonderland (Bay of Plenty) - (Virtual Cache)2002-08-29 - Other - GC865F #64 The Bogle-Chandler Mystery Cache - (Traditional Cache)2003-02-15 - Regular - GCD4B6 Where Eagles Dare - (Traditional Cache)2004-01-29 - Not chosen - GCHKCK Earthcache II - the geology of WoolShed Creek, ACT - (Earthcache)2005-07-31 - Small - GCNV1H Gudgenby Gander - (Traditional Cache)2006-07-29 - Micro - GCXCVJ Play Park - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 7 / 7, PASSEDI love geocache challenges that I already qualify for ... not been too many of them lately so this is exciting. And the day we all came out to check this area out was a good day out bike riding. Loving Brisbane winters.Thanks Fangsoki!