Sgt. Hopper and the Frog Squad Riverside, Tasmania, Australia
By Jawapro on 01-Dec-11. Waypoint GA4009

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Type: Moveable
Container: Small
Coordinates: S41° 25.261' E147° 6.890' (WGS 84)
  55G 509595E 5414497N (UTM)
Elevation: 6 m
Local Government Area: West Tamar

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The race is over now - so the Squad would like assistance to return to Devonport or Exeter so he can be collected. Thanks for the adventures guys!

 

 

Sgt Hopper leads his brave squad of Frogs as they seek to guard the local power station.

 

This one might be easier to find at night! Keep in mind when you move the cache.

 

The squad are part of the Leapfrog Cache Race. Pick them up and move them on!

 

They have a log inside the power pole, so please sign as you do.

 

Rules (not guidelines)

  • The game commences at 00:00:00 1 December 2011 AEDST and concludes 23:59:59 31 January 2012 AEDSThe game administrators decision is final
  • You can not find and move your own cache during the game period
  • Caches must be found and hidden by the same cacher (i.e. no mailing the cache to another cacher to hide)
  • There is no limit to the number of times other cachers can find / move the cache provided there are at least two other finds / moves in between
  • If a cacher moves your cache overseas and it remains unfound overseas for 1 week or more, the same cacher may move your cache (within the country or to another country) without breaking the "2 moves" rule
  • There is no limit to the distance other cachers can move the cache
  • Other cachers in the game may find / move your cache, but they must move it on within 2 days

 

Please log me as found with a     and moved with a    

Please leave a hint when you move the cache.

 

 

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This cache has been temporary disabled for over 90 days, so we will be archiving it to de-clutter the database.

When the cache is ready to be activated again the owner can place an 'unarchived' log and it will go live.
 
23-Feb-12
The race is over, and the squad have returned, minus a few parts, but basically intact.

Time to enjoy some well earned leave guys.

Troop dismissed!
 
17-Feb-12
Picked up the squad to move closer to his owner.
 
16-Feb-12
Moved 223.34km
Ribbit Back out with Fred the rock hopper waiting for a lift to Devonport or Exeter Ribbit
 
12-Feb-12
Ribbit Heading North Ribbit
 
12-Feb-12
Moved 70.21km
Passed to Tassie Trekkers as staying at the Caravan Park at Southport, while caching in the area. Will be home before you know it.
 
09-Feb-12
Quick find at back of letter box. Will now help to get north.
 
08-Feb-12
I came looking for this guy but didn't see him on the letterbox (from the comfort of my car anyway!). I didn't feel comfortable poking around inside the letterbox, but if that's where he is....
 
02-Feb-12
The race is over now - so the Squad would like assistance to return to Devonport or Exeter so he can be collected. Thanks for the adventures guys!
 
31-Jan-12
Moved 0.91km
 
30-Jan-12
one larst hop oh and a new frog i have not found before.
 
29-Jan-12
Moved 8.62km
 
28-Jan-12
Ribbit Trekkered Ribbit
 
28-Jan-12
Moved 3.86km
Out again. Handed to Tassie Trekkers
 
28-Jan-12
Quick find TFTF.
 
27-Jan-12
Moved 17.56km
Sorry for the delay he was in the other car.
 
13-Jan-12
The gang has been intercepted for a new mission
 
12-Jan-12
Moved 15.03km
This troop of croakers, under distinct orders were headed for Huonville when they decided they'd had had enough of the Sarg; so they went AWOL!
 
10-Jan-12
Hi Jawapro
Arrived at the end of Poets Road and had a short walk in what has become a familiar area since I've been caching.
On the walk in I was greeted by a friendly brown poodle.
Arrived at ground zero and found the cache hiding behind a gum tree at 1838hrs.
Thanks Dippi for the pleasant walk and to you jawapro for the cache. A good way to end what has been a very busy day.
Cheers OldSaint.
 
09-Jan-12
Moved 1.19km
Found another reserve that has a few frog ponds - even though Sgt Hopper is hiding a bit away from them. You don't have to scale the cliffs to get there, a path goes along the top (if you are coming from below, just go up the path till you see the other path head back).
 
09-Jan-12
Found it on my outing this morning. An impressive little squad of frogs.
 
07-Jan-12
Moved 161.01km
Sorry for the delay in getting this back out and about. You are looking for a little pool of three frogs having some fun together. Three for the price of one!!!!!!
 
05-Jan-12
Was in Launceston on work and decided to drive back via the east coast to visit my parents. Collected this frog on the way.

Anyway, a new log signature, and one anyone who saw play school as a kid would know.

Mr Frog jumped out of the pond one day
And found himself in the rain
Said he, "I'll get wet and I might catch a cold."
So he jumped in the pond again.
 
02-Jan-12
Moved 98.77km
Glowing happily.
 
02-Jan-12
Bought these guys back from St Helen's yesterday.
 
02-Jan-12
Nice camp set up but no frogs to be found
 
02-Jan-12
Looked and looked again and even rechecked the website but IT AIN'T THERE!
 
21-Dec-11
Moved 180.7km
Very Happy This "troop" has had a long march to their new base.
They are now guarding my campsite on the east coast.They are within sight when I am there and if the finder does not come and say hello the boys will mutiny.
 
17-Dec-11
found it at 1415 today. very unusual cache. He is now going to HOP to the east coast tomorrow Very Happy
 
11-Dec-11
Moved 68.74km
Sgt Hopper and his troops are now heading out on evening patrol, fully charged and full of resolve to do better this time. We shall see!
 
10-Dec-11
Frog-nabbed on a second early morning raid into the Tamar Valley. Sgt Hopper and his crew were nearly asleep on duty making a pincer movement quite easy. The riot act will have to be read - essential infrastructure needs better protection. Once reprogrammed, the tropp will again be tested on duty within the next 24 hours. RibbitRibbit
 
09-Dec-11
Moved 6.5km
We found Sgt Hopper and his troop lacking in stamina. Sad
Provisional diagnoses was vitamin deficiency. Accordingly we have kept them for the full two days and have had them soaking up every available bit of vitamin D.
We are pleased to report that they have now returned to full strength and on exercises last night were still going strong at dawn. Clapping We have now put them to work protecting vital infrastructure. Smile
It is strongly recommended to collect this cache after dusk. They have been located with this in mind. Best approach is to park at the mill car-park, walk about 50m south and take the track between the power pole and #193 letterbox. This looks a bit like a private drive but is actually a public road. Walk up track to the boom gate. You are now in the Supply Reserve. Follow your GPS and the track from here on. RibbitRibbitRibbitRibbit
 
07-Dec-11
nabbed!
 
07-Dec-11
Moved 18.27km
The band have hopped on over to a bend in the river
 
06-Dec-11
well... this'll be fun to rehide Smile
 
05-Dec-11
Moved 69.39km
As darkness falls we're at our best
Because we glow it was a test
To find a place that we could hide
Without muggles by our side
Our hiding place is off the track
A short walk to there and back
Come find us without delay
Let our journey begin,come what may. RibbitRibbit
 
03-Dec-11
After a great day hunting and gathering and hiding and finding frogs we were about to head back to the geovan when four new frogs were published. Will we or won't we we thought well obviously we did and FTF's were made. Found at 7.25pm - not dark enough for the full effect of this amazing cache. These frogs are awesome and we feel very privileged to be the FTF them. As darkness fell and the back seat glowed we just know this will be one sought after cache. Congratulations five thumbs up and a recommended from us ClappingClapping
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03-Dec-11
The Sgt and his troops have been deployed. They were held up by a previous mission, but are now ready to compete in the Great Frog Race.

Probably easier to find after dark - but more easily muggled too.
Round them up - and redeploy somewhere else.
 
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