Billy Goat Gruff Woodcroft, South Australia, Australia
By Waterlogged on 30-Oct-06. Waypoint GCZ4F0

One or more of the following has occurred:

No response from the cache owner.
No cache to find or log to sign.
It has been more than 28 days since the last owner note.

As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

Should you like to resurrect the cache please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.

From http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=70

4.23. Unarchiving a Geocache

The archiving of a geocache is intended to be a permanent status. That is why only community volunteer reviewers and Geocaching HQ staff have the capability to unarchive it. This is done only in rare circumstances and only if it meets the current Geocache Listing Guidelines.

If a geocache is archived by a reviewer or staff for lack of maintenance it will not be unarchived.

Archived 1 day short of 10 years!
Sad to lose these...

The cache appears to be in need of owner intervention.

I am 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 28 days) 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 28 days to keep everyone up to date or the cache will be treated as an abandoned cache and archived without further notice.

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Just under 5 months of my needs maintenance log was logged and no action has been taken. Returned this morning with more tools and extraction is impossible

Returned tonight with an assortment of tools and the cache is too far in, next tool will be a piece or dowel with araldite on the end and then let it harden.

1789
Found while out for dinner with Snap Happy, TR! and TravellinBees but somehow forgot to log it so I'm doing it now. Sorry for the late log.
Thanks Waterlogged for placing and maintaining this Cache

Been here 3 times now felt like we looked in ever pipe , crack etc and nothing the place i thought it might be is just full of ruble so confused with this one -.-

Down south for a couple of days tackling some caches with Tomboy711. After stopping for some dinner , We made an assault on this one at night. it didn't take us too long to locate and soon had the log signed and returned. TFTC

Owner may want to check this cache.
Was able to locate but not retrieve.
Feel it is pushed too far into it's hiding spot.
A sneaky spot.

Took for ever but finally found it. Very sneaky

I couldn't see it. I thought I did but I was with my friends and they were not really any help

very tricky hiding spot, tftc

Trolley procured. Check. Magnetic stick. Check. Cache retrieved. Check. Was easier than I thought it was going to be. TFTC.

This one has been on the to do list since we started. Brocksolid really wanted to do this one so off we went. As the tallest AnyMules got into the handily found geocart while efo2000 and I held him tight. With the help of the appropriate tool AnyMules soon had the cache in hand. TFTC

TFTC found with AnyMules, KiwiOzzie and Brocksolid

[Red]I apologise for the late log... Problems with GSAK and crashed computer...[/Red]

[green]Find #6124[/green]...

Found this while House Sitting in Virginia...

Out and about with 3LG as they perform some maintenance on their caches before heading towards the coast to grab a few 'smilies'... A bit of a stroll, a short search, found cache, stamped and returned...

Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache for our enjoyment Waterlogged...
- P

Took: Nothing
Left: Nothing
Stamped Log...

After attending the WWFM event in town we are of to Kuitpo to do a bit of cache maintenance and then to Noarlunga area to find some unfounds through this area, it was quite a nice night down here and before heading home we wanted to get this one of our to do list, i would insert the photos of how we got this one but they are spoilers, very funny but give it away, i can understand the Diff rating but i would be putting the terrain rating at maybe 3 as you need some shoulders to sit on (our way lol) or a ladder or even Marty from the McKee clan lol, i must say this one was a very interesting cache to do and at one end it has quite a vial smell like its the local toilet stop, our names are safely on the log sheet so now we go home : ) TFTC

Found it with Sir_Spetre but had to go back to car to get more tools

Found cache on recheck of tunnel. Got jacknor to borrow trolley from shops then back to car for different tools and cache in hand on tool 3. Last paper log middle of February. If can't extract it's a DNF.

LOG DELETED

I can't believe how many have been claiming a smiley here because they "can see it but can't reach it"!!!
Come on people... claim a smiley WHEN you ACTUALLY get your pen into the logbook!!! Geeeez

Used about 5 tools to try and retrieve it even went to the local shopping centre to 'borrow' a trolley lol, unfortunately it has been placed too far in again.

Found it but couldn't reach

Found it but couldn't get it to sign log too high up and too far in

AT LONG LAST!!! This has taken 3 months, 3 magnets, a pocket knife, a friend to boost me up, a wire and a stolen trolley to complete.

We have visited this location many times... Only occurred to me where it could actually be hidden. Naturally my friend spotted the cache and in our excitement we pushed it in very deep..... Oops. Thankfully this time we managed to find it again (took longer than it should have) and extract it using a method that I had suspected for a while.

Not a favourite as my fingers hurt.... But a respect point is in order from me.

TFTC

Third time lucky...
We first came here a few months ago, and had no luck.
We came back with a torch a week ago, and after half an hour had located the cache.
Located, but not found.
Our attempts at retrival just sent the cache further in.
So we returned today with magnets and wire and promptly wasted 20 minutes trying to find the thing again. Muggles kept walking past, and one skateboarder went by three times, each time seeing us in some new position trying to reach the thing.
The wire led us down a false trail, so we eventually borrowed a trolley and fished the thing out.
I have now spent an hour and a half in that tunnel.
A really good hide.

Out and about with Clare007 and CPwanderer and Mark from Aussie M & M too. Clare was really happy to spot something here and with our tool from the car, this cache was in hand, signed and then returned to its sneaky spot. Thanks Waterlogged.

Quickly located with clare007 and AussiM&M!!! Thanks for the hide!!!

A short stroll with Aussie M&M and CPWanderer.
My phone became useless as it informed me I was 52 metres away from GZ.
As three other eyes were looking, the pressure was lifted slightly.
I didn't think there was any possible place to hide a cache.
But something caught my eye & I called for assistance.
A handy magnetic tool made the job much easier and we soon had the log signed.
No Billy Goats or trolls here today, very sneaky hide thanks Waterlogged

Quick find. TFTC

Ditto. Came with a friend and found the wire but even with a torch shining anywhere I just couldn't see this cache. Hmm.... I will return.

Hmm. Not this time

Looked and looked, even sought clues from a fellow well experienced cacher...
Just couldn't find the sneaky bugger

Sweet spot. A shopping trolley and a bit of wire later cache in hand

Out caching with JJ52, locus cache and Gral4 today. We had a bit of an agenda to stick to and this cache was part of JJ52's wishlist as she had been having trouble with this one.

In the end I made the find and JJ52 and Gral4 both attempted a retrieval but the cache was too far in to get out. In the end we debated and then did a replacement as JJ52 had the perfect cache in the car.

locus cache and I also did a visit to the nearby horses to say hello.

Thanks for a good hide Waterlogged!

International Earthcache Day. After attending an event earlier today, Gral4, JJ52, Ismartis and I headed down south to find ourselves an earthcache and a few other caches too.
By the day's end, I had attended the event [^], found 1 Earthcache and found 9 caches , had 2 DNFs and had lots of laughs

This poor Billy Goat Gruff required some first aid, which was given, so it should now be feasible for other geocachers to see what fell from the troll's hand.

TNLN. SL. TFTC Waterlogged

Was out for the day with Ismartis, locus cache and Gral4 and we stopped off here as this is a close to home cache that I needed help with. We arrived at GZ and spotted the cache lid which we retrieved. As other logs have stated the container with log was pushed in so far it was irretrievable. We tried wires with hooks but however much we tried we couldn't dislodge it. We think it has been pushed as far as it can go and now is completely stuck. [?]
After much talking amongst ourselves we decided to replace the cache. I had a suitable container with log which we now have signed and replaced in its sneaky hide.
For future finders please take note of the orientation of the cache and place back the same way which may make it easier to retrieve with the right geotool.
Thanks for the cache Waterlogged.

Hoova 8.
Got lid out. Container broken & deep inside

Our second attempt at this cache and we found. Like the last people were not able to sign the log. TFTC

This was our second time searching for this one and today we found it BUT the log seems to have been gobbled up so no way could Sneaky Kit & I leave our mark. We have photos though. TFTF

The billy goat was sell hidden. TFTC

We are claiming a find on this one, though we are unable to sign the log because the more we tried to retrieve it from its hiding spot, the deeper it went into its "container". There was no mechanism for getting a hold of it. We tried a small wire but it lacked the rigidity to maintain pressure on its pages to draw it out.I can honestly say I hadn't seen this particular execution of such similar hides. I'm not sure I would have thought of the same method. Thanks waterlogged

Found today with the Asherman! Clever hide. TFTC

sneaky couldnt get the log out to sign muggles everywhere very sneaky hide tho ...tftc

Couldn't find it

Signed log but needs maintenance

Went yesterday and was unable to locate it, but on second attemp found this morning, forgot to take pen so will return and sign log over next couple of days. Was my families second find and my first. Was definitely an excellent spot and well thought out.

There a while, about to leave and then I saw it. Though I'd looked at all them too

Spotted it, will have to comeback another day when more prepared for the claim.

Got assistance to come back and help me, quick grab for him. Tftc.

Awesome awesome awesome. Searched for this for half hrish with gaar. Searched and searched and eventually did a big scroll through the logs. Found one entry that helped a lot and sure enough there it was. Fantastic cache

Tftc! Got this one with T Jizzle.
This one was really clever, and got it after a half hour search at absolutely everything we could see

TFTC

Dont remember the exact date i found it.. wrote it in the log though.

Hurrah! Second attempt at this one and was able to find it. Phone friend provided reassurance that GZ was in fact GZ.
Great camo. TFTC

Second attempt at finding this one. Geodad spotted it in the end.

Found as part of Scout Geocaching Comp.

Hurrah!
Another early morning visit to the nearby dentist. This time a checkup that revealed a broken filling so that got replaced. Visited the billy goats with a numb face again.
I thought I spotted the booty, but how to retrieve. I just couldn't seem to get it. I wandered out to look for something to assist and this spot suddenly became "muggle central"! I decided to try once more unassisted and managed to grab it. Quick signing out of tunnel, wait for last muggle excursion, then ... How did I do that again? First couple of attempted failed, then the 'elegant' pose secured a desired result.
I needed a cache today to tick the date off on my caching calender so it was most satisfying result.
TFTC Waterlogged )

9:28 AM - Find #1376

Drove past today and remembered I couldn't find it and how stubborn I can be so I stopped in for a look and found within a minute. Day light and a bit more experience really helped. TFTC

Replaced log book

Happy hunting

Looked high and low. No luck

No luck but was with a friend who was getting scared of the area late at night. Too stubborn to leave it though so will be back again in no time to have another look.

I had a early morning visit to the Dentist because of a rotten tooth that was getting a bit outrageous. As I suspected the best course of action was to whip it out.
With a numb mouth, I wandered over to have a look for this.
Oh, I remember when I was young, a long long time, that on a Sunday morning on the radio station in New Zealand they played kid's programs and Billy Goat Gruff was one of my favourites.
I trolled around for some time before I realised what the time was and thought I'd better head off to work.
I'm sure I'll be back to visit the dentist in the next few months so will try again.
Thanks Waterlogged )
9:19 AM

Best one of the day

Found it great hiding spot hint look up.

Found it with like_fruitcake and friends... awesome hiding spot... look up

Very cool, and a must do.TFTC (and cheers to bb45 for letting me know about this one).

very tricky, took us a while tftc

Found whilst out with POLKYS QUEST. TFTC

Very clever tftc

Had me stumped for a while, but I. Got it needs a new log

This entry was edited by duncast on Sunday, 14 October 2012 at 05:16:50 UTC.

Found this one with the geokids this evening in between passing muggles walking by (I am sure some thought we were up to no good loitering at GZ). Had a bit of a hunt then had to 'phone a friend' for an additional hint. Thanks for the guidance of TeamPotter1234 we soon had the cache in hand and were glad we had read the logs and come prepared with a small set of steps. TFTC and clever hide

Well camouflaged, but within my reach. Very cleverly hidden. TFTC

great hide......tftc.

Did not find it, but suspect height issue is reason.
I carefully removed two syringes from grilled light fiiting as mentioned in previous log.

Came back for another look today... got it!!!.. geokids so excited to get this one...lucky youngest one not too heavy...
great hide, great camo.... luv it... TFTC...

Not yet anyway..... not sure if we have spotted it but need some height help I think...
Will return in the next couple of days with extra bits and pieces... Love a search though...

Had a look but my height restricts my ability to search high and there was a syringe stuck into one of the lights so decided i would leave this one.

Found with Moroldies. Great hide. TFTC

Found it after severial attempts,great hiding spot,found with GO GRANDYS.
TFTC

well what a sight taurus0025 climbing on stussy80's shoulders what a laugh.

I didn't think this one was gonna happen but good eyes taurus00025 found it, funny part was how to get it, so taurus00025 needing help from stussy80
TFTC

hmmm.... after walking up and down many times i finally spotted this one. Soon realised retrieval was going to be very interesting good thing Stussy80 was there to help lol tftc

A great night with plenty of laughter standing back watching taurus00025 and stussy80 retrieve this one What a great hide [^] TFTC

looked under the road and on the medium strip and was not able to find it.

Did find a yellow bouncy ball though

Quick retrieval and log we had this one sussed a while back but only just came back today with Hethdil and a tool to help with recovery, awesome hide TFTC

Found with Insada5161 quick find as Insada had already sused this one out great start to an afternoon of caching.

Clever, clever hide, got us looking for a while but so happy to find it! Luckily we had access to a tool to help us get it - so excited! Thanks for the great find.

Really excellent hide!! Took us a long time walking backwards and forwards, took us a bit to get it but there are only so many places it can be!!

Felt rather proud of ourselves after managing to find and retrieve this one.

Thanks for a great cache. Just wish there was space for us to leave you a little something =)

After living in Woodcroft for the past six weeks I thought it about time to get out and log some nearby caches. This one was our "must do" cache for the day, and thankfully it was spotted within a couple of minutes. Something looked a little out of place, and sure enough it was the cache! Excellent hide.

Thanks Waterlogged.

Found on my holiday around Adelaide area. Another hot day and plenty of good caches to be located. Took a while to get the cache spotted then a little while to get the container. A good hide. SL TFTC

It was very hard to find I loved it

Started climbing a tree in the middle of the road before remembering the bit about the troll. Nice hide

Found it! Thanks Geomac for confirming it was there for us. Now I well and truly have the bug!

Took an enthusiastic geokid out to find and looked and looked but came up empty.

Took the Geokids out searching today, nice hide,very tricky!

DNF. I think I know where it should be, can someone confirm if it has gone missing?

I went to do this as my last one for the night because a mate did it a week ago so he was going to show me when we got the it wasn't there Dose any one know where its gone ????

TFTC found on second attempt with the help of a hint from daytrippers. No tool needed as I was blessed with my height also this is my 100th geo!

Found a while ago with caponeis@421 TFTC very clever!

I know it's there I just couldn't find it. We were in the exact spot under Billys bridge. Grr will come back in daylight

Good hide. Found it after a clue from a friend.