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The Enchanted Forest – The Paringa Black Stump Multi-Cache

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Bunjil: ----------

GEOCACHE OWNER ATTENTION REQUIRED


Recent logs indicate that this cache requires the attention from the CO. The information necessary to establish the coordinates for this Multi are no longer available as designed and have to be sourced from information on-line. As such, it is no longer a Multi cache.

A multi-cache is an off-set cache called such because seekers have to go to the published coordinates to get the information which could involve visiting multiple locations (stages) and eventually, and by various means, lead them to the GZ. All the information needed to get to the GZ must be available in the field.

The cache is being disabled to stop it showing up on search lists etc., until the CO is able to address the issue.

You do need to respond in some way within 14 days, so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.

What you need to do:-

You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-

  • Check On The Cache - once checked, place an Owner Maintenance log and then enable the cache.

  • Place A Write Note Log - indicating a date when you expect it will be restored.

  • Adopt Out or Archive - depending on whether you want it kept or for it to disappear.

Full details for each of the above choices can be found at GEOCACHE MAINTENANCE on the Regional Policies page.

You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of the above. Well, when the cache is next checked by a Reviewer, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned. [xx(]

It would be far better if you decide, so please do something before then. Please don't send an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil (Pete & Helen)
Volunteer Reviewers - Australia

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Hidden : 9/21/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The Black Stump at Paringa is an amazing root system from a 600 year old River Red Gum and well worthy of being part of the Enchanted Forest Series.  It’s story is extremely interesting but I will let you discover that for yourself when you visit.

It would put a big smile on the CO’s face if you could post a photo of your visit to the stump.


The River Red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a tree of the genus Eucalyptus and is native to Australia. It is a familiar and iconic tree seen along many watercourses right across inland Australia. The tree produces welcome shade in the extreme temperatures of central Australia, and plays an important role in stabilising river banks due to its extensive root systems.

In the Enchanted Forest different trees have their own personalities and characteristics.  This massive tree root is no different.  While you are here I suggest taking a moment to feel its presence.   Try to determine its inner character and spirit, and notice how it makes you feel.

The significance of roots & grounding

Tree trunks and roots plant themselves firmly in the soil allowing them to receive nourishment from the depths of the moist and fertile Mother Earth.  They are therefore very grounded.

The term grounded means connected to the Earth and it is associated with feelings of balance, connection, centeredness, being anchored and in the flow.  When we are not grounded we are spacey and scattered. As our bodies are made of material of the earth when we are not connected to our bodies we are also disconnected from the Earth. 

The provided coordinates will take you to the Black Stump.  The information sign “The Amazing Journey of Paringa’s Black Stump” will provide the information required to find the cache which is located a short distance away.

A = the number of black stumps reputed to be in Australia.

B = the third number in the year that the stump fell into the river.

C = the number of metres the diameter of the trunk was that the stump came from.

D = the average speed per hour (km) the M.V. Paringa travelled during daylight hours.

E = the number of times the M.V. Paringa ran out of fuel on the trip.

F = the number of centimetres the log sank by journey’s end.

The cache can be found at S34 A. (C-D) (A-C) (E2-B ) E140 (E+B) (B+C+E). (F/E) (E-C-B) C

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)