Mr Smith come back! Kenwick, Western Australia, Australia
By
Team Gunn Parker on 07-Aug-05. Waypoint GCQ1P0
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Logs
I spent 1.5 hours looking around at the waypoint, but didn't find anything.... this is driving me crazy! will have to try again later.
Couldn't find what was supposed to be found at the waypoint. Quite a bit of metal sheets and drums around.
Dropped in with Mischief's Crew to watch them find this cache. After searching for a while and nothing found, we joined in as we had found this cache a year ago. We too couldn't find the waypoint. We gave up after a good search of the area, and after Jude blamed the bong smoking Teddy Bear, we told them what the final co-ordinates were and off we went to find the cache. Jude made Gavin and I retrieve the cache and I replaced it after we all signed the log.
Well this one turned out quite a hunt for the first waypoint. We had been told by another team that they couldn't find it when they went a couple of days previously. So we searched and searched - high & low. We had 3BlindEyes with us, so after we came up fruitless they joined in the hunt. They had done it before and they knew what they were looking for. After some time of all four of us searching, Mal then finally told us what we were actually looking for.
Still no luck after another 30 minutes or so but, we did find a pretty wasted teddy bear smoking a bong. We finally concluded that the teddy bear in his wasted state has trashed the waypoint. There was evidence of a car having been burnt out very close by, we think he may have been involved in that as well.
So yes - we got the co-ords for the final destination from 3BlindEyes and off we went again. Gav picked where it was going to be straight away and I said NO CHANCE! There were two factors in this hunt that I have a little fear of - put them both together and I turn very Chicken.
So Gav found it. Great hide, lot of fun had by all. (Especially the teddy)
TFTH - TNLNSL
Still no luck after another 30 minutes or so but, we did find a pretty wasted teddy bear smoking a bong. We finally concluded that the teddy bear in his wasted state has trashed the waypoint. There was evidence of a car having been burnt out very close by, we think he may have been involved in that as well.
So yes - we got the co-ords for the final destination from 3BlindEyes and off we went again. Gav picked where it was going to be straight away and I said NO CHANCE! There were two factors in this hunt that I have a little fear of - put them both together and I turn very Chicken.
So Gav found it. Great hide, lot of fun had by all. (Especially the teddy)
TFTH - TNLNSL
after meaning to return to complete this cache with our new gps we had a little more luck and found it TFTH left wombat keychain
What a great hunt. Didn't think i was going to find it as it was getting dark but at the last minute bingo......
Took nothing. left some hair clips and a toy.
T4TH
Took nothing. left some hair clips and a toy.
T4TH
found with bron79, great hide, thanks very much for bringing us here, we had a ball, got chased by a swarm of bees. cache appeared to have been muggled, contents spread around, replaced it where we thought it should of been. TFTH awesome cheers team gunn parker!
We both enjoyed a nice walk around the lake. Quite a few birds there too. I found waypoint 1 easily enough. Clever hide! Walked on to find waypoint 2 but after searching for a while we had to look at the notes on the PDA to work out where the cache was. Good location! As a speleo I quite enjoyed it! Found the cache at 1:45pm. TN-LN-SL. Thanks for bringing us to an area we never got around to visiting before, and thanks for the cache TGP.
This one that I have missed out for not hunting earlier when it appeared up in the screen. Got the opportunity to finish it off when we are in the area. No swaps. Thanks for the cache and exercise, TGP.
Very very happy to find this one! Came back today, together with Everlasting, and 4 eyes were definitely better than 2, as she found WP1 which I had been missing.
Moved on to the cache and had success there too. Took the Swill GC and Cornish GC. T4TH
Moved on to the cache and had success there too. Took the Swill GC and Cornish GC. T4TH
Yes Yes Yes So happy.... Accompany with R0gue. Excellent one - very sly!!!. Left - Cornwall Geocoin. Thank you for organise the cache and hunt.
Second of 3 finds today, and very relieved to successfully complete this one. Not particularly happy to find I had left my sunglasses behind at GZ and had to retrace my steps 
- already dirty from the first one, now filthy from this one - on to the third...
- already dirty from the first one, now filthy from this one - on to the third...Almost overlooked the clue at wp1 - not a place to look most of the time. Did the A in W thing to find the cache. TNLN - Thanks
We spent a bit of time at WP1 and it was Bel that again came up trumps for us. She however did not get to the cache so I had to walk it back to her. Bloody hot day in this area.
We left nielsenc 2005 Thanksgiving Geocoin
Thanks for the cache.
We left nielsenc 2005 Thanksgiving Geocoin
Thanks for the cache.
We were in the area looking for PaddyK Cache 006 and also had the co-ords for this cache which came up when we were walking back to our car.
Had a look in the area that the GPS was indicating as GZ, but couldn't find anything. The clues & hints were a bit abstract and confusing (again!
As the rain was approaching and we had little chance of getting anywhere with this we we abandoned hope!
Had a look in the area that the GPS was indicating as GZ, but couldn't find anything. The clues & hints were a bit abstract and confusing (again!
As the rain was approaching and we had little chance of getting anywhere with this we we abandoned hope!
[:o)]
Dexter Ditto Were Here!
Date: 12 - 11 - 2005
Time: 15:30
Took: FlaMOMgo (TB)
Left: Pen and Marble
Thanx 4 XRsize...
[:o)]
From a distance it looked like there was a electricity pylon placed near the catch. On reaching GZ I found I was mistaken and had to wait for some workmen to turn their backs before ducking to get the cache.
SL TNL-travel bug t4th
SL TNL-travel bug t4th
After finding one Mr Smith I went in search of a second, after a little search he was found.
TNLN
TNLN
After two weeks of accumulated sleep loss, I couldn't think clearly and phoned TGP in the hopes of some sort of subtle hint. I found WP1 almost immiediately then continued to the cache. While I didn't understand the clue (my form of fuzzy thinking) I managed to locate the cache with ease and made my mark. T: Woggle TB and blank cd, L: frogs. Thanks Andrew for the cache
Found the WP's easily enough and I'd love to say I solved this without resorting to the clue, but alas I can not as I did end up reading it and it did confirm my suspicions.
Clever, TFTH TNLNSL
Clever, TFTH TNLNSL
I was in the area checking on my "missing" "Looking For Mr Smith" cache which I am happy to announce I had more success at finding.
Thought I'd try and drop in on another "Mr Smith" at the same time. Alas it was not to be. I don't know what was wrong with me today but I didn't even get out of the starting blocks on this one. Co-ords led me to a promising spot exhibiting obvious visitations by previous cachers but I went away frustrated. To state the obvious, I was obviously missing something.
I hope to return with a refreshed perspective (and hopefully another pair of eyes) soon.
Thought I'd try and drop in on another "Mr Smith" at the same time. Alas it was not to be. I don't know what was wrong with me today but I didn't even get out of the starting blocks on this one. Co-ords led me to a promising spot exhibiting obvious visitations by previous cachers but I went away frustrated. To state the obvious, I was obviously missing something.
I hope to return with a refreshed perspective (and hopefully another pair of eyes) soon.
I had to go home & read the hint, very crafty.
SL T:hair clips L:thong keyring & photo frame
SL T:hair clips L:thong keyring & photo frame
(chwiliwr team catch up log)
Chwiliwr saw this as it appeared on the system so finished the computer work he was doing and went straight out. After the GPS settled down found the clue in short time however didn't read one of the coordinates right so when he went to go the GZ was out by quite a few km. On realising what he had done and working out which one he had done wrong it was off again only to find Bear_left looking around at GZ after just arriving there. I had lost all my advantage of being closer but I had read the clue by this stage so still had a slight advantage and found the cache first after a little looking around. Joint *FTF* with Chwiliwr.
Thanks for the cache.
Chwiliwr saw this as it appeared on the system so finished the computer work he was doing and went straight out. After the GPS settled down found the clue in short time however didn't read one of the coordinates right so when he went to go the GZ was out by quite a few km. On realising what he had done and working out which one he had done wrong it was off again only to find Bear_left looking around at GZ after just arriving there. I had lost all my advantage of being closer but I had read the clue by this stage so still had a slight advantage and found the cache first after a little looking around. Joint *FTF* with Chwiliwr.
Thanks for the cache.
Saw this as it appeared on the system so finished the computer work I was doing and went straight out. After the GPSr settled down found the clue in short time however didn't read one of the coordinates right so when I went to go the GZ was out by quite a few km. On realising what I had done and working out which one I had done wrong it was off again only to find Bear_left looking around at GZ after just arriving there. I had lost all my advantage of being closer but I had read the clue by this stage so still had a slight advantage and found the cache first after a little looking around.
Dropped TB's Pool ball 13 & The Woggle as there was some room in the cache after the package for BL was taken out.
TNLN else. Thanks for the devious hunt.
Dropped TB's Pool ball 13 & The Woggle as there was some room in the cache after the package for BL was taken out.
TNLN else. Thanks for the devious hunt.
Yes, do please read the hint; it's not an optional assistance, if you don't read it, you're just not at the right coords!
(Honour be damned, next time there's any time pressure, we're just decrypting the clue before we leave the house!)
Mama Bear found the first waypoint in short order, then we walked on to GZ (not taking Chillyrear's scenic route!) and had just arrived when we were joined by the man himself.
Much looking at all sorts of objects (this is TGP, after all) ensued before the chilly one remembered the hint and put 15 and 15 and 15 together to get the right place to look.
He graciously presented us with the gift that Mr. Smith had left for us, and the second-hand logbook to sign, both of which were received with gratitude.
Now, is there a trend starting here? Are you going to be judged a nobody in this town until you've placed a cache tracing the exploits of the elusive Mr. Smith? He's been limiting himself to Canning Vale so far, but surely he's moving in new directions now!
(Honour be damned, next time there's any time pressure, we're just decrypting the clue before we leave the house!)
Mama Bear found the first waypoint in short order, then we walked on to GZ (not taking Chillyrear's scenic route!) and had just arrived when we were joined by the man himself.
Much looking at all sorts of objects (this is TGP, after all) ensued before the chilly one remembered the hint and put 15 and 15 and 15 together to get the right place to look.
He graciously presented us with the gift that Mr. Smith had left for us, and the second-hand logbook to sign, both of which were received with gratitude.
Now, is there a trend starting here? Are you going to be judged a nobody in this town until you've placed a cache tracing the exploits of the elusive Mr. Smith? He's been limiting himself to Canning Vale so far, but surely he's moving in new directions now!
