Stefanoodle Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Ok, this is really taking geocaching to new heights (in more ways than one): spending several thousand rand for a GPSr to find a leaky Tupperware container full of broken McToys somewhere in the wilderness. Now to hire a cherry picker to retrieve a container on top of an old silo. What can I say ... the adventure calls. I'll be there. let's try drum up some more support to make it a bigger party to bring down the costs! Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 So far we have 22 cachers by on the list. Quote Link to comment
+ipodmusicman Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Cannot wait!! At this rate, we all will be contributing around R50 and if more people attend, R40. Quote Link to comment
+speedstripe Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Mcbirdie and I will be along too. Fortunately it is early enough in the day for us to be able to do before our other planed activities. Thanks for organising annother mas cach assult. Quote Link to comment
+trevorh7000 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) https://www.facebook...22422384598602/ Sunday 27 January Wynberg Park 8:30 am onwards Come gather round friends and see and/or participate in placing and almost 5 star cache in a tree in Wynberg Park Attempt one was made last night. The Eaves potato cannon aimed by De Swart Kat shot true and straight - the projectile was not heavy enough to over come the friction of leaves and limbs so will be redesigned better and heavier than before. Attempt 1 has shown that it is feasible. Attempt 2 will hopefully be successful. I have included a link to the FB event (you do not need to be an FB member or logged on to see it) An early start at 8:30am will leave mean fading light will not hamper us - we were politely asked to leave the park as the security was locking the vehicle boom! Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy an hour or two - if the ropes are set you will have the opportunity to ascend 20+ metres up a free hanging rope to "find' the cache and lay claim to being a co-hider. As etiquette would then dictate you would have to wait for the cache to be published and found and for the the first finder to log before logging your own (significant) achievement. If nothing else enjoy a morning of sunshine in a beautiful park with your fellow cachers. See you there. Trev (on behalf of Dylan) Edited January 23, 2013 by trevorh7000 Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Western Cape geocachers aren't the only nutters in the world... (thinking Rattus Maximus ) Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Wanting to do Kloof corner or Frodo's journey caches this Sunday 17th? Contact me or post a reply. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Anyone planning to do any of the more extreme caches on the peninsula this week end? I am on call but a geocaching friend from JHB would love to do something exciting. Lets show him what REAL caching is all about! How about into the Abyss? Anyone wanting to re-do Urban toadstool (there were many if I recall)? Other Kalk bay caves? XXX extremely well hung or other well hungs? I unfortunately need to be able to do a house visit quickly and cant get deep into the mountains. Suggestions? Offers? Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Anyone planning to do any of the more extreme caches on the peninsula this week end? I am on call but a geocaching friend from JHB would love to do something exciting. Lets show him what REAL caching is all about! How about into the Abyss? Anyone wanting to re-do Urban toadstool (there were many if I recall)? Other Kalk bay caves? XXX extremely well hung or other well hungs? I unfortunately need to be able to do a house visit quickly and cant get deep into the mountains. Suggestions? Offers? Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 A couple of us are doing 7 of the tough but beautiful caches in jonkershoek stellenbosch this saturday from 7am weather permitting. Your friend is more than welcome to join us. Its a predicted 8hr hike. If not and you guys wanna do some of the well hungs on sunday, id like to join but i have no gear. Ill follow the post! Quote Link to comment
Stefanoodle Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Either option -- peninsula or Skelmbos -- sounds really good. Need to be back for the event cache on Saturday night, though. I'm sure the beer could act as an anaesthetic to all the pain from earlier in the day. Sunday also cool with me. I'll keep an eye on the forum. I don't have a facebook page, so please also keep the thread going here for the social media phobes like me. Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 3 little peaks Helderberg Nature Reserve on Sunday 28 July 2013! Theres basically two options, either we get 4x4's and drive up via helderberg farm and park at the top near the Roxy cache OR we park in the reserve and walk up from there. All thoughts are welcome and there will be differences. I prefer we all stick together and tackle this as one group, BUT the option is there to start as 2 groups and meet up at a designated spot on top and continue from there to satisfy all needs ;-) Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 3 little peaks Helderberg Nature Reserve on Sunday 28 July 2013! Theres basically two options, either we get 4x4's and drive up via helderberg farm and park at the top near the Roxy cache OR we park in the reserve and walk up from there. All thoughts are welcome and there will be differences. I prefer we all stick together and tackle this as one group, BUT the option is there to start as 2 groups and meet up at a designated spot on top and continue from there to satisfy all needs ;-) The idea is to go all the way to Ps121, so logically if we start from the 4x4 parking near Roxy1 then we wont be finding the "Nature reserve" caches lower down, maybe try and squeeze in the new Helderberg lookout while returning on the contour path. And if we start from the parking within the Reserve then we wont find Roxy1 and treasure chest, theres just not enough time in one day. Quote Link to comment
Mr Zombie Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Abandoned Spaceship : Pre-Mission Briefing Event (30 August) A casual social at the Driehoek camp site the evening before the expedition to the "Abandoned Space Ship". This event is for both those doing the hike and others that just feel like camping for fun. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Leading a hike for Meridian Hiking Club to Penny's Cave 20131130 (weather permitting). Time to be arranged. If interested let me know. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Leading a hike for Meridian Hiking Club to Penny's Cave 20131130 (weather permitting). Time to be arranged. If interested let me know. Andre is interested. Please send us details. Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Sounds like a great plan Mr Pooks. I'll know for certain closer to the time if it is a Yes Yes Yes, or a disappointed No... I remember this as a tough hike, but I would love to go back up there again. Quote Link to comment
+terunkie Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 We are also in for this walk please. Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 GRRR Missed Spring butress Missed psalm 119 On call for this one! Enjoy the blister bush! Quote Link to comment
+Larks Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 If I'm here, I'm keen! Quote Link to comment
Stefanoodle Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'm definitely keen, though will know only closer to the time how things are shaping up. I have to fly to Upington the next day for business, so might have to do a bit of preparation instead of a great hike. Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I,m in Laurence... Can't wait... Thanks for organizing. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Full Moon from Lion's Head : 360degree CLICK ON AND DRAG MOUSE UP AND DOWN AND SIDE TO SIDE SLOWLY. My link Edited November 21, 2013 by the pooks Quote Link to comment
MnCo Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Full Moon from Lion's Head : 360degree http://leecasalena.com/fullmoonhike.swf Wow, brilliant. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Re Penny's Cave saturday 30 Nov 8am, Theresa Ave. Quite a long hike (4-6 hrs). Bring enough water and food. My cell no 0827663807 Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Re Penny's Cave saturday 30 Nov 8am, Theresa Ave. Quite a long hike (4-6 hrs). Bring enough water and food. My cell no 0827663807 Thanks. See you there. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Hike to Penny's Cave with meridian hiking club and geocachers Photo's https://plus.google.com/photos/105115185718724242948/albums/5952292789002242401?banner=pwa More photos on Meridian FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/5472975993/ Some background info on the cave with link to resources for more reading http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC459D3_pennys-cave?guid=477f25a2-5d15-409f-9084-21b21d3ebc12 another interesting link (very thorough research into the whole Joshua Penny story) http://www.historicalmedia.co.za/?p=241 Edited December 1, 2013 by the pooks Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thanks Pooks. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 There are a bunch of new caches on Simonsberg near Stellenbosch begging for an expedition. I had let out feelers indicating my intentions to join such a party and now it seems the onus is on me to do something. Terunkie and CnC invited me on a very impromptu assault last Saturday but we were refused access by an adamant security official as the mountain was under cloud (from his angle) and he has strict instructions to forbid access to the hike under those conditions. The hike is therefore subject to the whims of the weather (not an entirely bad idea, although it would have been a beautifully cool day) I will be doing some more subterranean research (evaluating existing interest and the weather) and post a date closer to the time. Anyone with ideas is welcome. I was going to start the ball rolling by proposing next Saturday, but from the 7 day forcast there might once again be cloud about = risky Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Seems like it will be okay on Saturday - seems the cloud cover will come later in the day. Please let Andre know. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Have been focusing my eyeball on Simonsberg and have come to the conclusion that if there is cloud about, it sits on that mountain. According to the weather guru Sat seems a little risky cloud-wise, so we are going for Sunday 19 January 06h00. Have quite a few customers already. Bring water. My cell 0827663807 Edited January 16, 2014 by the pooks Quote Link to comment
Mr Zombie Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hello Western Cape Geocachers! Local geocacher, Jamie Behrens (familyBehrens), has been talking to Leighan Mossop, the Senior Section Ranger for the Central Section of Table Mountain National Park about geocaching in the Silvermine Reserve area. After much discussion a few ideas have been suggested for how we as geocachers can give something back to a reserve that is willing to allow geocaching to continue within it's boundaries, please see below: - Adopt a path - Path upgrades (requires training) - Alien clearing using herbicide (requires training) We are looking for a group of dedicated "pioneers" that would attend training events (CITO) and would be willing to pass on skills learned to attendees of any future events held to carry out designated volunteer work. Regular events will be held in the reserve for anyone wishing to attend and assist. Please contact Jamie directly (familybehrens007@gmail.com) if you are interested in joining the "pioneer" group of geocachers to receive training to pass on to other volunteers in the future. Regards, Dave (zombieZA) on behalf of Jamie (familyBehrens) Quote Link to comment
+Discombob Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hey guys What are the recommended new cape town caches places in the last 2 years or so for my visit? As you know, I like a bit of adventure Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hey guys What are the recommended new cape town caches places in the last 2 years or so for my visit? As you know, I like a bit of adventure Thanks! Hey! It's the 1st time there's caches on the iconic Simonsberg mountain in stellenbosch. Knee Surgery is also a cache placed in stellenbosch taking you through a seriously amazing kloof(duiwelskloof) which only 1 team attempted so far. Hope you find some amazing caches! Quote Link to comment
+Discombob Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks Standloper As my knees have recently been pretty wounded, perhaps one called knee surgery might be a bad idea Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks Standloper As my knees have recently been pretty wounded, perhaps one called knee surgery might be a bad idea Yeah probably not. There's also a couple of awesome new cave caches out from kalkbay's side by Padawan and co ;-) Quote Link to comment
+Discombob Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ok here is a list of caches that I wouldn't mind doing if anyone wants to join me - and perhaps has equipment for some of them Probably best time is Easter weekend, or otherwise anytime during the week between 16 April and 4 May Tougher hikes are dependant on the general well being of my knees at the time into the abyss indiana jones and the chambers of terror Awaken the leviathan defending the caveman pristine well hung extremely well hung Penny's cave knife edge van hunks cigar lounge Penny's cave magic on the beach tokai witch project - at night The hardest cache on table mountain Arrr!!!! Ye Scurvy!!! general cape point cleanup Quote Link to comment
+PieterM Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Would like to join you on these if possible : Awaken the leviathan - depends on spring tide Arrr!!!! Ye Scurvy!!! general cape point cleanup Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ok here is a list of caches that I wouldn't mind doing if anyone wants to join me - and perhaps has equipment for some of them Probably best time is Easter weekend, or otherwise anytime during the week between 16 April and 4 May Tougher hikes are dependant on the general well being of my knees at the time into the abyss indiana jones and the chambers of terror Awaken the leviathan defending the caveman pristine well hung extremely well hung Penny's cave knife edge van hunks cigar lounge Penny's cave magic on the beach tokai witch project - at night The hardest cache on table mountain Arrr!!!! Ye Scurvy!!! general cape point cleanup Alot of them im interested in but quite busy times ahead. Keep posting your plans and ill try to join where I can ;-) Quote Link to comment
+TroopScouter Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hi All, Irene (PackScouter) and I (TroopScouter) will be down in Cape Town from the 1st to 4th May 2014 and would love to join any local cachers who are planning a day of caching on any or all of those days. We have climbing harnesses and rope if needed (let us know to bring them along). We would specifically like to do challenging caches that will take us into or onto the mountains around Cape Town. Please pop me an email if we can join you. john.gaydon@standardbank.co.za cheers John & Irene Quote Link to comment
+Discombob Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hy guys I might be pretty busy this weekend, but might be able to go caching tomorrow, maybe down south to escape the marathon. My number is 0729397482 if you are free. Troopscouter, that sounds good, I will befree in the week, and like climbing etc, so bring some ropes along ) Quote Link to comment
ScarecrowRSA Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 HI all. I am new here just found out about it all today and grabbed my first 3. I am in Mossel Bay but I do travel through to CPT regularly. will be great to do a group hunt one day. Quote Link to comment
+neil1 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This forum has been quiet for a while. Can anyone suggest a few cool gadget caches in the southern suburbs or the city? Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Anyone got a drone to carry a Gopro? Want to help with making a short promo video? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Some awareness from the International SOS travel advisory site: South Africa: Cape Town: Spate of muggings around Table Mountain underline need to exercise caution at nature sites Members visiting Cape Town's (Western Cape province) nature sites should adhere to basic security precautions following a spate of muggings along trails in Table Mountain National Park. Most recently, a cyclist was robbed at knifepoint on 13 February along the Tokai mountain trail on the route to the Constantiaberg radio mast. Additional incidents over recent weeks include: • 7 February: A group of four hikers were attacked by two criminals carrying a machete. • 23 January: Two US tourists were robbed by a lone assailant on the Platteklip Gorge hiking route. The attacker was reportedly arrested around 30 minutes after the incident. • 22 January: A cyclist was attacked by four assailants carrying a machete on the path from the Constantiaberg radio mast to Hout Bay. Travel Briefing Criminal attacks targeting tourists and outdoor recreationists in the popular Table Mountain National Park are not a new threat. However, periodic spikes do occur and are often attributed to the activities of a specific criminal group. Incidents have occurred at all times of day, with criminals hiding in the undergrowth before staging an attack in an isolated location. Criminals have also been known to conduct attacks in the dark, often targeting visitors who travel to the city's landmarks for sunrises and sunsets. The majority of attacks are opportunistic, non-fatal and are usually financially motivated; victims who surrender some cash or valuables to the attacker are unlikely to be physically harmed. On most occasions, particularly during daylight attacks, the assailant will make a hasty escape. Travel Advice Summary • Visits to Table Mountain National Park and other outdoor tourist sites are safest when conducted in groups and during daylight hours. Inform someone where you are going and when you intend to be back, and leave all valuables behind. Park in a designated area where possible and follow only marked footpaths. • Remain alert to your surroundings; if you believe you are being followed, use a mobile telephone to inform someone of the situation and head immediately to a populated area or somewhere you will be visible to fellow visitors or park rangers. Store the South Africa National Parks crime hotline number in your phone. If you notice any suspicious behaviour, inform a police officer or park official immediately. • If you are confronted, remain calm and quiet and avoid any action that could antagonise the assailant. Consider travelling with a 'muggers' wallet', containing outdated credit cards and a small amount of cash, to hand over to criminals. • There is a risk of sexual assault, particularly to women travelling alone. Some women carry panic alarms to activate when threatened; though these may scare the attacker into fleeing, activation of an alarm can sometimes antagonise the situation, and is best used if you know you are around near-immediate assistance. Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Some awareness from the International SOS travel advisory site: South Africa: Cape Town: Spate of muggings around Table Mountain underline need to exercise caution at nature sites Members visiting Cape Town's (Western Cape province) nature sites should adhere to basic security precautions following a spate of muggings along trails in Table Mountain National Park. Most recently, a cyclist was robbed at knifepoint on 13 February along the Tokai mountain trail on the route to the Constantiaberg radio mast. Additional incidents over recent weeks include: • 7 February: A group of four hikers were attacked by two criminals carrying a machete. • 23 January: Two US tourists were robbed by a lone assailant on the Platteklip Gorge hiking route. The attacker was reportedly arrested around 30 minutes after the incident. • 22 January: A cyclist was attacked by four assailants carrying a machete on the path from the Constantiaberg radio mast to Hout Bay. Travel Briefing Criminal attacks targeting tourists and outdoor recreationists in the popular Table Mountain National Park are not a new threat. However, periodic spikes do occur and are often attributed to the activities of a specific criminal group. Incidents have occurred at all times of day, with criminals hiding in the undergrowth before staging an attack in an isolated location. Criminals have also been known to conduct attacks in the dark, often targeting visitors who travel to the city's landmarks for sunrises and sunsets. The majority of attacks are opportunistic, non-fatal and are usually financially motivated; victims who surrender some cash or valuables to the attacker are unlikely to be physically harmed. On most occasions, particularly during daylight attacks, the assailant will make a hasty escape. Travel Advice Summary • Visits to Table Mountain National Park and other outdoor tourist sites are safest when conducted in groups and during daylight hours. Inform someone where you are going and when you intend to be back, and leave all valuables behind. Park in a designated area where possible and follow only marked footpaths. • Remain alert to your surroundings; if you believe you are being followed, use a mobile telephone to inform someone of the situation and head immediately to a populated area or somewhere you will be visible to fellow visitors or park rangers. Store the South Africa National Parks crime hotline number in your phone. If you notice any suspicious behaviour, inform a police officer or park official immediately. • If you are confronted, remain calm and quiet and avoid any action that could antagonise the assailant. Consider travelling with a 'muggers' wallet', containing outdated credit cards and a small amount of cash, to hand over to criminals. • There is a risk of sexual assault, particularly to women travelling alone. Some women carry panic alarms to activate when threatened; though these may scare the attacker into fleeing, activation of an alarm can sometimes antagonise the situation, and is best used if you know you are around near-immediate assistance. Thanx a mill! Quote Link to comment
+CapeDoc Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Hi All I have had a fire in my house. Long story about how it happened that I don't feel like sharing. We are having to rebuild. This is very time consuming. I love placing caches, but I don't feel TMNP has a favorable relationship with geocaching and so have decided not to place caches on the mountain. I have lost interest in finding urban caches (how many parks, churches and post offices do you need to visit??). What I am trying to say is that my interest in geocaching has waned. Not disappeared, just waned. For now. I am finding I am neglecting my caches that need maintaining. I have wanted to topple Padawan as the number 1 fav point earner in the country but I have failed dismally! Well done Padawan!! Anyone want to adopt my cache's? Particularly those needing maintenance. There are a lot of Fav Points up for grabs (including the most fav cach in the country and some caches that seasoned caches have told me are the most challenging in the country) I reserve the right to be completely biased in my choice of who gets the caches. CapeDoc Edited April 19, 2015 by CapeDoc Quote Link to comment
+Strandloper3 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I know for sure I enjoy your caches and challenges extremely much. And it's sad in a way to see your early "retirement" but I guess you'll still be a "locum" right I'm happy to see that you're willing to pass on your "legacy" to the rest of the team to keep it alive to enable alot of future cachers the opportunity to experience it. I understand your point and think all of us are just hanging on the edge a little longer hoping for the odds to change but TMNP will probably come out on top in the end hurting our hobby quite significantly. Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Capedoc - this is indeed sad news. You are among the stalwarts and respected cachers (IMHO) of the SA community. Thank you for all you have done for the greater caching community - and I trust this will not be a long retirement. I am sorry to hear about the fire - and I trust that this was not a major setback - I hope that the caching community can be of assistance in some way if possible? Go well - and we trust that this is not farewell - but until we meet again? Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Capedoc - this is indeed sad news. You are among the stalwarts and respected cachers (IMHO) of the SA community. Thank you for all you have done for the greater caching community - and I trust this will not be a long retirement. I am sorry to hear about the fire - and I trust that this was not a major setback - I hope that the caching community can be of assistance in some way if possible? Go well - and we trust that this is not farewell - but until we meet again? +1 - have sent you a mail Quote Link to comment
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