Fire Watch (Wairarapa) Te Ore Ore, North Island, New Zealand
By
Pipi and Kina on 06-Aug-06. Waypoint GCXJEX
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Logs
Bugger! Tangled with bees and prickly branches for ages before I thought to check the cache online. Serves me right for trusting an old printout.
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A good hunt around revealed no signs of the missing cache, and a message sent to the most recent finder about a week ago has elicited no response.
As per the previous log - this cache has most likely been muggled, spent 10 minutes looking in what would seem the obvious place (as the clue states), before I checked the logs and saw the recent DNF. TFTAdventure.
Had meant to check on this already, but haven't ... will try to in the next few days.
im sure. the cache has gone[B(]. there was a nicked bike under the next door bush.
could replace for you but think it may be a high muggle area now
could replace for you but think it may be a high muggle area now
Have to give it to Sonikdevil for going in when no one else wanted too, kudos to him. TFTC!
Found after a prickly attempt. A few bees and wasps around the area, so if you have any allergy to them be careful. TFTC.
We found it according to the clue . . . cache seems to be all in order, and plenty of paper in notebook 
2nd cache whilst having a bit of a stroll this afternoon, also found a gum moth cocoon on a gumbranch blown down by all the high winds a few days ago ... Enjoy the walking track and Yes! you can kayak on this lake.
2nd cache whilst having a bit of a stroll this afternoon, also found a gum moth cocoon on a gumbranch blown down by all the high winds a few days ago ... Enjoy the walking track and Yes! you can kayak on this lake.
Out for a walk around the lake this morning and found the cache sitting on a table some 300metres from the cache site so returned it to where it belongs.
Another evening stroll, through the resting geese and the active shag who was trying to swallow a eel. Found just on dark. TFTC
That was easy, it was just lying there on the ground in full view. Tried to return it to a status as described in the hint. TFTC.
Nice easy find - mostly cos of the clue but a little cos it was on the ground for all to see! SL and replaced as per clue. Nice park, can you kayak here? We might give it a go!
A nice find after a short walk and drive from where we are currently stopping. We could see the cache as we walked up to the spot so ensured it was better hidden on our departure. We took nothing but left a parachute man. Thanks
Yep, it was well hidden. Have the scars to prove it. And as we were on the way to our next cache, we crashed my husband's car. Oops. Son driving, and not his fault. 3 Police cars, 6 police. Masterton, we are impressed.
Found on my return to Jaffaland, via Hastings for the night.
TFTC
Driveby - jumped the fence
TFTC
Driveby - jumped the fence
A nice walk to find this one the kids were in need of a leg streatch so it was great. TFTC
Found easily, cache in good condition. No swaps
Our first cache found in masterton
Our first cache found in masterton
Extracted cache (on Monday night ... or was it Tuesday morning), cleaned and dried trade items, cleaned and dried cache container and touched up camo paintwork, reseated seal so hopefully it will stay dry, dried out log book, replaced snap-lock bag, and returned cache (this morning .. 2 days later than intended - life is too busy some times!) ... all without anyone DNFing it, fortunately. 
great place book is wet need new zip bag to keep the log book dry, nice place to write in info TFTC
Found as part of my three week caching trip from Wellington to Auckland - # 232. Good clue to make it nice and findable. Thanks.
No sign of any bees now. Found in a nice secure hiding place. Cache contents damp, but log is ok. SL TFTC
Watch out for the bees! I had to find a long stick and scoop the cache out to avoid being stung! TFTC!
I sort of found it i just couldn't get it because the bush was covered in bees. I wouldn't recommend going to look for this cache on a very sunny day.
When my friend was putting the cache back in place, it inspired his brother and me to compose a new song. We call it "I see your butt", and we sing the same line over and over! TFTC.
Lee and I were out for a few days in the Wairarapa. Henley lake was recommended to us as a good spot for a walk, and I couldn't help but get out my gps and see if there were any caches in the area. Turns out there was one just a few hundred metres from where we parked. As we arrived at the GZ, we saw someone pull over and park their car. I figured out quickly that it was another cacher. Boxhill soon introduced himself. Was really good meeting up with another cacher out in the field!
TNLN, TFTC!
Ryan & Lee
TNLN, TFTC!
Ryan & Lee
Arrived at GZ and meet Ryanja looking for the cache, signed the log together and had a chat before going our separate ways, always good to meet another cacher out in the field. It was nice to meet you. TNLN SL TFTC
Great cache found it no probs although had to wait awhile to avoid loitering muggles.
Hmm had problems with this one, more for the fact that I didn't read the instructions very well! Wont do that again, once I corrected that we found it easy enough, Kids loved it!
Found this one on our second attempt. Lots of bees the first time so had to give it a miss. Very good spot.
Jr taybee has this own account how am logging this old find under his new Username (Jr taybee) was log as part of taybee team 
last for the day drop off Geocoin heading back to wellington now thanks for the cache
Quick find after a pleasant stroll by the lake. All the dog walking muggles conveniently disappeared while I made a dash for the cache. TFTC.
Quick find thanks. The sunset was gorgeous across the lake this evening. TFTC (489)
Felt a little exposed and hard to pretend to be innocently perusing tree or sign. Lovely lake. Lots of enjoyers today. In: Rule britannia geocoin.....needs to become familiar with prickly Aussies. Out: little green frog
Nice easy find
- 30c
+ Kiwi Keyring
No 10 of 15 for today - whew the ole legs are getting tired now!!
TFTC
- 30c
+ Kiwi Keyring
No 10 of 15 for today - whew the ole legs are getting tired now!!
TFTC
Yep, we confirm – that bush is prickly!! Found the way to make the shortest walk possible to this one, and still almost melted in the heat. Looks like a nice area deserving of more time if we are ever back this way again. TNLN TFTC
Gorse my foot!!!!! Tis an Australian Protective Bush, protecting a cache. What a lot of wooses you are........[8]
Was tempted to set this bush on fire and see if the local fire brigade would extinguish it (having removed the cache first of course). I hate gorse! I like the idea of the cache though
Hmm not sure about this bush and the exposure to the road. This is such a great park there must be more discreet places for a cache around. TFTC
Gorse.. Hate the stuff.. Had to have an accomplice to help me get to this one to hold up the bush while I rolled in to grab the cache.. After a few thorns we had the cache in hand.. Took GC and headed back to car. What a spectacular day and the lake was filled with bird life... T4TC
Prickly bush indeed...
Was that a mufti police car that seemed to slow down and watch us??
Left Cachingdragon's geocoin and uplifted WalkieTalkie geocoin.
Was that a mufti police car that seemed to slow down and watch us??
Left Cachingdragon's geocoin and uplifted WalkieTalkie geocoin.
A quick stop after doing some shopping before heading to the coast to do some caches, great spot for a cache but these plants tend to have a nasty bite, TFTC TNLNSL (515)
Quick find on a long walk to work off the xmas lunch. Took 10 scurry Bug TB. T4TC
A lovely walk on an even better day. Could see the cache already when approaching the location. Thanks!
LOG: 11.03am
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LOG: 11.03am
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Had to sneak around cose alot of cars going past & lots of dogs around.
Abit prickly.
Abit prickly.
What a nice park - good to find it. I have picked up a coin and TB from this cache and will take them back to the Sth Island.
Fire Watch sign has been removed, probably just for the winter. I would say the fire risk would be LOW today
A good 2nd find for my Stepdaughter & Step-grandchildren.
TFTC
Fire Watch sign has been removed, probably just for the winter. I would say the fire risk would be LOW today
A good 2nd find for my Stepdaughter & Step-grandchildren.
TFTC
easy find, fire clue gone...but easy selection anyway...we did a drive by to avoid dog walkers
I dropppd Tb here as we had it, dropped it elsewhere and it wasnt moved...maybe it will have more luck here
Enjoyed exploring this very scenic park as we've never been here before. TB and GC's paid a visit. Took plenty of photos 
Fire hazard sign today was moderate. TFTC.
Fire hazard sign today was moderate. TFTC.What a neat park I have passed through Masterton on many occasions and did not know this park was here. Thanks for showing me the way. Appreciated NINO
Have been here before for a picnic and it is a lovely spot. Right at the moment though the lake is not able to be used for recreational purposes due to toxic algae. Easy find even though it was just after dusk. TFTC.
+ PC's dune bug int'l racer TB
+ PC's dune bug int'l racer TB
On our way home from Castle Point we decided to stop here for lunch and perhaps add this one to our small but growing list of caches found. Easy to find. Nice park.
Approx. 1500
A really lovely spot. Easy find from good directions. Cache nicely concealed. -"Ellie the Elephant" TB; +Nil. SL TFTC.
A really lovely spot. Easy find from good directions. Cache nicely concealed. -"Ellie the Elephant" TB; +Nil. SL TFTC.
Great location, took dinosaur left penguin. If you have time and want to explore the wider park, follow the track to the right and circle the lake before finding the cache.
