markandlynn Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 The Isle of Man Event Page can be found here We are commisioning a limited edition tag that will only be available from us at this event (anyone who attends during the week is entitled to log the event and take a tag till we run out !). This will just be a collectors item not trackable etc We hope that closer to the actual date a Friday night beach party can be organised as an event in the event (any volunteers?) *****MANY***MANY***** thanks to those people who have responded so far. The current list of confirmed attendees etc is Please note we will need the ages of your children as well please allthough we can sort more details out closer to the event. Steampackets prices should be available in January. Quote Link to comment
+The Ollies Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 We think a beach party is a great idea, especially if it's an event within an event! If any help or planning is needed with this, we will happily assist (If we can!) On arriving at the meet, Our Childrens ages will be 8 & 6 as they will have both had birthdays since then Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Another event idea for the week is a train journey up Snaefell. I'm willing to organise that one nearer the time. T Quote Link to comment
+badger Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I'll help where I can, just give me a shout... Matt P.S. Like my special provision... Quote Link to comment
Ben Pid Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 The special Provision is a must Matwaggie. lol I'll be there - one pitch, from the Friday to the Monday. Beach Party sounds cool! Quote Link to comment
+The Ollies Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Little Ollies would love a train jouney. Look forward to that one! Quote Link to comment
+House Of Boo Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hopefully at this early stage of planning we would love to attend, that means 2 adults, one dawg, 1 tent, 1 car, 1 pitch for what we hope will one one week!!! Camping is a must and we hear that theres just a couple of caches that we'll have to get under our belts in the area!! Can't wait! House Of Boo Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Everyone will be most welcome (even Moote ), and I don't think you'll go home disappointed. Two new caches appeared in the last couple of weeks (nothing to do with me, for a change!) and I've been out all afternoon planning no. 9 in my Curiously series* - it should be a belter There should be some Manx cachers turning up as well, but most of them will probably wait until nearer the date before showing their interest. (*...I'm just avoiding cache advertising here, I think, as the cache doesn't exist yet). HH Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Does anyone have an opinion on listing the beach party as a separate event cache say on the friday after the weekend date ? Would like some feedback on this please Also if this cache meet within a meet is going ahead can someone else pick up the organisation of it please pretty please with sugar on the top NB with thanks to HH the campsite will give us a marquee !!! Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted December 2, 2005 Author Share Posted December 2, 2005 OK Steampacket has finally caught up with us The cost for our current days ie outward 28th July back on the 5th August is £236 (we are looking to extend this at the moment as there may be too many caches ) Heres a link to the relevant steampacket page for those dates with car, two adults and three kids. We have contacted them re a bulk booking discount so shall let you all know how we get on. Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I'll find a venue for the beach party. Anyone bringing surf boards? HH Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Another 20 days and the date on the cache page will reflect the date of the event. No answer forthcoming from steampacket after several emails and a letter so id guess theres no discount / progress there. The campsite will discount when we all arrive. They are aware of currently confirmed campers. Would like to know how disruptive the rally will be re the roads. and finally i would like answers to all those puzzle caches pleaase Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Cool, I think we're coming. 1 pitch, 2 kids, two adults. Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Would like to know how disruptive the rally will be re the roads. The Manx International Rally is a tarmac-road based event over three days (3-5 August this year). Normally, quite a few back roads are closed for short periods during the rally but most main roads are kept open all the time. It's hard to predict the actual effect on anyone's plans, as the closures are very complicated - even if you get a list it won't make much sense unless you spend hours mapping them. I generally ignore the closures, and only occasionally have to make a detour. It won't seriously affect the event or the week of geocaching. You may have to sit for half an hour watching cars hurtle past down narrow and winding country lanes at 100 mph, but if that doesn't appeal you can generally get where you want to go by another route. The road closure details will be available from the tourist office at Douglas Sea Terminal. Hope that helps! HH Quote Link to comment
+BedlingtonDuo Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Woohooo! Cant wait! Quote Link to comment
+woZere Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Woohooo! Cant wait! should that be WooWoo Hooo or are you being a little restrained. ( just miffed because we won`t be there. Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Deposit is now paid to secure the campsite and finally the date on the cache page matches the actual date of the event cache. So its 6 months to go and counting. We think we will be going from thursday night to Sunday so 9 nights in total for us. Still struggling with those mystery caches though Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 (edited) The Irish team of Windsockers + Kili Or Bust are in the middle of their Isle of Man geocaching week, and by all accounts having a hoot. Those that coming across in the summer, or contemplating attending the event, might be interested in following their progress - hopefully it'll be a bit less muddy by then! I counted 31 caches logged in the first three days - a fantastic effort considering the challenging ones they've logged, with several having to be found in the dark. Try these links for details; IOM Caches Kili HH Edited February 16, 2006 by Happy Humphrey Quote Link to comment
+The Golem Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 We might be able to attend this, I'll know a bit nearer the time.... Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 Just a thought for the beach party organisers (i hope someone's volunteered for this ) This is a night cache Midnight stroll anyone ????? Quote Link to comment
+Windsocker Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Having been to the Isle of Man a couple of weeks ago to do some caching i have to say get there if you can as its got some fantastic caches to be found. I only wish i could get away in the summer to attend the event but I'm in the camping business so no chance however I do have all the caches on my watch list to see how you all get on as there's plenty of surprises in store. Enjoy Steve (The Windsockers) Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 (edited) i hope someone's volunteered for this Yes, I'll get the beach party sorted out. It will probably consist of a nice beach, with (erm) a party on it. In evening sunshine (I wish I could promise that last bit!). In any case, I'll be looking for a quiet beach facing west, just in case there are some rays of warm sun to soak up over a few glasses of chilled champagne. I'll bring fishing tackle, so we can have a few fresh sea bass to barbecue too! The exact date may have to be left until the last minute, so we can take advantage of the best weather. I'll arrange the special limited-edition, trackable geocoin as well, unless someone is already planning one. I think that's enough "I'll" for now . HH Edited March 10, 2006 by Happy Humphrey Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 i hope someone's volunteered for this Yes, I'll get the beach party sorted out. It will probably consist of a nice beach, with (erm) a party on it. In evening sunshine (I wish I could promise that last bit!). In any case, I'll be looking for a quiet beach facing west, just in case there are some rays of warm sun to soak up over a few glasses of chilled champagne. I'll bring fishing tackle, so we can have a few fresh sea bass to barbecue too! The exact date may have to be left until the last minute, so we can take advantage of the best weather. I'll arrange the special limited-edition, trackable geocoin as well, unless someone is already planning one. I think that's enough "I'll" for now . HH Cheers for that ! it is of course a joint credit on the organisation for this one looking forward to actually meeting you i will also have some limited edition geotags for the event as well. Full maps have arrived after we paid the site a deposit. We have now extended our stay to just under two weeks !! so hopefully we will get all those caches. Still plenty of room for anyone else who wants to come . Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I'm not bumping this just for the sake of it (honest!) - this is just to point out that cheap British Airways flights from Manchester to the Isle of Man are still available for July/August (the date of the event). So if you're considering joining the merry crew for part or all of the event week, this might be an option (there are plenty of other flights from various airports, but this is the cheapest). You should be able to get a ticket for £15 return (unfortunately, taxes and fees bump that up to £57.60 but it's still not bad if there's only one or two of you). Obviously, transport on the IOM would then be required, but you might be able to team up with someone who's bringing a car - or hire one on the island (I can supply details if required). The IOM Dept of Tourism are interested, and have started offering free goodies: I'm going to try and persuade them to help us a bit more substantially! Watch this space. HH Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 This one deserves another bump Don't forget to get your ferry tickets booked! Quote Link to comment
+QuirkySmog Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 (edited) This one deserves another bump Don't forget to get your ferry tickets booked! This indeed deserves the bump. We have just come back from the island,and what a place to go. We went over for the TT and inbetween racing we went caching,only bagged a hand full and at this time not logged them all yet. We will be back next year,and for those out there who are undesisive on wheather to go over or not,its fully recommended by us....Go for it,its a great island... Edited June 6, 2006 by The Great Defenders Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 For those that arent aware steam packet are now doing some special offers for short breaks on the island. More details can be found Steam packet special offers . It would be great to see some day trippers or some campers for over the weekend there is plenty of space if you decide to turn up on spec . Cheers Mark and Lynn Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 The IOM Dept of Tourism has kindly offered to provide loads of Manx souvenirs for the event, so no-one has to go home empty handed. Hopefully there'll be a new 5*/5* cache awaiting FTF too - unless the locals can get there before the visiting experts. Since the event was first mooted, there has been an explosion of new caches from me and several others here (more than 70 now). All types are catered for: and some of them take the best part of a day, so there will be plenty to do! The geocoin collectors will find an exceptional concentration in the IOM caches, and the countryside is second to none so I don't expect any disappointed visitors, no matter what the weather. HH Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Sorry about the picture quality but the geotags have arrived. Three different colours with our avatar and stamp logo on with the words "I attended markandlynn's Manx Meet 2006" written on them. Many thanks to for the help in creating these they look great in person. Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Our last post to this thread until after we return. See you all on Sunday the attendance looks to be quite low no doubt due to the £250 ferry costs foot passengers for the day will find it quite cheap £17 return and the island has excellent public transport links if anyone fancies popping over ! Cheers markandlynn Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Hopefully there'll be a new 5*/5* cache awaiting FTF too - unless the locals can get there before the visiting experts. It's been unfound for two weeks now - I hope that someone will be up to the challenge next week! There's no time on the web page, but I'll probably get to the camp site for about 7.30 on Sunday. HH Quote Link to comment
+NIBBO Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Unfortunately will be unable to attend, as will be in SE Hampshire this week-end preparing to travell to the New fForest to meet Cushag. She will l be in transit from Southend on Sea. Hope you all have a good meet. Cheers, NIBBO Quote Link to comment
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