+PNWWizard Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 At Corvallis da Vinci Days we'll again have a geocaching information booth on Saturday and an event on Sunday. The event is, unfortunately unsanctioned by GC.com but last years' event was a blast! And this year the prizes have gotten better, including 2 Recon Pocket PC handhelds, used but refurbished. http://www.tdsway.com/products/recon We also have t-shirts, cup cozies, pens, posters, stickers, and big gift certificates! On Sunday after the event you can get credit for attending the Beanery Cache Event (GCWVF1). Saturday, July 15, 10 - 6 and Sunday July 16 10 - 5 Note: The event ends at 4:00, you must begin no later than 2:30. Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 That timing really sucks. Champoeg C5 is the biggest event around on that very weekend. Quote Link to comment
+PNWWizard Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 That timing really sucks. Champoeg C5 is the biggest event around on that very weekend. That would be true, except that the Champoeg event is over Sunday morning, and our event is all day Sunday! Why not do both??? Check it out at: http://www.davinci-days.org/ Quote Link to comment
+madajb Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 and an event on Sunday. The event is, unfortunately unsanctioned by GC.com but last years' event was a blast! How does this work? Is it a race or puzzle cache or what? Inquiring minds want to know. =) -ajb Quote Link to comment
+PNWWizard Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 How does this work? Is it a race or puzzle cache or what? Inquiring minds want to know. =) On Sunday you register at the booth (N44 33.952 W123 16.322) between 10 am & 2 pm and then you'll have 2 hours to find as many of the 16 temporary caches as you can. The winners will be the fastest with the most caches. We'll have 2 divisions: Novice & Advanced. We consider anyone who has found fewer than 10 caches a novice. There'll be a bagfull of prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in each catagory, plus we may have a wild card prize or two. Depends on how many goodies we get donated for prizes! Last year only 2 people found all the caches, and all caches are within 1 mile of the booth. The awards ceremony is at 4:15 at the Shady Stage. We have 8 loaner Garmins for those who need one, but we ask that there's only 1 gps unit per "team" or "group" of participants to keep things fair! On Saturday we'll have geocachers as well as GPS & GIS experts on hand to answer questions, or just discuss what's new. Quote Link to comment
+blazerfan Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I have tickets to see the Temptations and the Four Tops on Sunday otherwise I might have considered it. Last year I was even in Corvallis the day it happend but I was too tired to stop by. Maybe I'll make it next year Quote Link to comment
+PNWWizard Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have tickets to see the Temptations and the Four Tops on Sunday otherwise I might have considered it. Last year I was even in Corvallis the day it happend but I was too tired to stop by. Maybe I'll make it next year Darn!! Put it on your calendar for next year, it's always the same weekend!! Quote Link to comment
+madajb Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 How does this work? Is it a race or puzzle cache or what? Inquiring minds want to know. =) On Sunday you register at the booth (N44 33.952 W123 16.322) between 10 am & 2 pm and then you'll have 2 hours to find as many of the 16 temporary caches as you can. The winners will be the fastest with the most caches. Hmm..Interesting. I've never been to this Da Vinci Day thing.. -ajb Quote Link to comment
+PNWWizard Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hmm..Interesting. I've never been to this Da Vinci Day thing.. -ajb It's a festival of science, art, & technology. There's an awesome kinetic sculpture race, a kids's village, music, food, beer, wine, movies, community art, and tons more. Our booth will have geocachers, plus guys from Global Mapping Technology, Pacific Survey Supply, and Tripod Data Systems. Quote Link to comment
+PNWWizard Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 I just learned that along with the Pocket PCs we'll also be giving away a Garmin GPS unit, $300 in gift certificates, and 5 one year premium memberships to GC.com! They said if you're already a premium member they'll use the certificate to add a free year onto your account. WOW!! Quote Link to comment
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