+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) As Team Maddie UK are unable to organise the Shropshire event this year due to ill health, I have gone ahead and booked the rally field at Folly Farm Camping Site near Bourton on the Water and Cheltenham. The field has been booked from Friday 31 August through to Sunday 2 September, but there is scope for people to lengthen their stay at either end if so wished. Tents only permitted on the rally field (dogs allowed) although the warden has said he could hide a small motorhome or two on there. Caravans and larger motorhomes will be on the caravan field but they will be accommodated as close as possible to the rally field, separated by a wall. You will notice that there are currently no caches in close proximity to the site. This situation will change drastically as the event draws closer. Any cachers wishing to help out with cache placement please contact us via our GC.com profile. The event listing has been submitted for approval. All information you need will be on there, including pitch prices. Edited June 1, 2007 by The Cache Hoppers Quote
+wizard1974uk Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) I shall see what my finances are like and see if I can book anytime off Do I get a prize for my FTR (First To Reply)? Edited June 1, 2007 by wizard1974uk Quote
+Pengy&Tigger Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Glad you've sorted summat for that weekend, as I had promised peeps Lancs would be on then. That was before I was told I would be working out of the country for a wee while. I was trying to figure out a way of breaking the news. Will do our best to be there, but depends on flights and such. Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 I shall see what my finances are like and see if I can book anytime off Do I get a prize for my FTR (First To Reply)? Yes my sweet - you can have a jumbo sized bag of popcorn Quote
+scottpa100 Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Ooooo! Sounds a distinct possibility! Look forward to it. Quote
+HazelS Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Oh I'll be there Liane... I'd booked that week off work already for shrops, then whenthat all fell through, I toyed with going away that week (non caching!!) Yay for Liane and the Cache Hoppers!! H Quote
+Wizard William and Team Morris Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I really quite fancy this one as I love the Cotswolds but can't commit until nearer the time. Oh and thanks for arranging it. If I could ask a stupid question - why is it called Shropshire 2007? I realise I have probably missed something obvious but hey - I'm still new to this and keen to learn. Quote
+wizard1974uk Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I shall see what my finances are like and see if I can book anytime off Do I get a prize for my FTR (First To Reply)? Yes my sweet - you can have a jumbo sized bag of popcorn oo ta Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 If I could ask a stupid question - why is it called Shropshire 2007? I realise I have probably missed something obvious but hey - I'm still new to this and keen to learn. Not a stupid question at all ... someone else would have asked if you hadn't There is a bit of an explanation for it on the Shrops 2006 listing (link on this year's listing). Quoting from there, "Due to the incredible attendance at last year's event we have decided to make this an annual UK wide event (similar in nature to the American 'Geowoodstock' which travels from state to state) with future venues not confined to the Shropshire area, although the events will be held at approximately the same time of year every year. ie. The first weekend in September." The cache page is being updated with new info and with responses to any queries raised as an ongoing process. For those who have asked, payment for pitches will not be required yet. Plenty of time for all that formal stuff later. Can we have some daft messages for the ticker tape at the bottom of the cache page please. Keep it clean though, well .... cleanish! (Hey, it's been approved now.....) Quote
+Wizard William and Team Morris Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Thanks Cache Hoppers - Will try to talk one of my kids into coming with me. Quote
The Red Kite Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Would love to attend; am planning an event up here, not particularly the same weekend. Will make sure we don't clash now that Shrops is definitely ON Does their minimum three nights booking fee apply to us? Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 2, 2007 Author Posted June 2, 2007 Does their minimum three nights booking fee apply to us? Noooooo ... definitely not. Lots of people will only be able to stay for two nights, although it will still be school holidays so plenty of scope for extra nights. Quote
+The Flying Boots Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Very tempted to come to this one but as it's so close to us going on holiday (Tues) it depends on the workload just beforehand. We could come just for the day on Saturday perhaps. Anyone else going just for the day? Quote
+minstrelcat Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Darn - we wanted to attend but being motor racing fans we're going to the Goodwood Revival. Lisa Quote
+Laughalot Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) Well done Liane for getting this up and running - I haven't managed a Shropshire event yet so I will put this one in the diary - will not be certain until a little nearer the time though but will be there if at all possible. Cheers Laughalot Edited June 4, 2007 by Laughalot Quote
+L8HNB Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 (edited) Hope to get over for one of the days, we're only down in the Vale of Evesham, its quite local for us. For some great walks in the Cotswolds look for "wrightys" caches, they are well worth doing. Hope to meet some other locals, and those from further afield. L&H. Edited June 5, 2007 by L8HNB Quote
+mollyjak Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 Very tempted to come to this one but as it's so close to us going on holiday (Tues) it depends on the workload just beforehand. We could come just for the day on Saturday perhaps. Anyone else going just for the day? We are planning on being there for the day Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 6, 2007 Author Posted June 6, 2007 Very tempted to come to this one but as it's so close to us going on holiday (Tues) it depends on the workload just beforehand. We could come just for the day on Saturday perhaps. Anyone else going just for the day? We are planning on being there for the day Day visitors will be welcomed - parking details and any other info will be given nearer the time Quote
+scaw Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 isnt Bourton on the Water the home of Brum the kids programe car? seem to remember this from when my kids were small Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 6, 2007 Author Posted June 6, 2007 isnt Bourton on the Water the home of Brum the kids programe car? seem to remember this from when my kids were small It is - see here and here Quote
+wizard1974uk Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Strange how this event is missing from the weekly email, seeing as we had the mega-events included months before they took place. Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 8, 2007 Author Posted June 8, 2007 Strange how this event is missing from the weekly email, seeing as we had the mega-events included months before they took place. Strange indeed .... it's not the only one missing either. Never mind ... just so long as you know about it Wizzie, that's the main thing. Hungry? Quote
+wizard1974uk Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 Strange how this event is missing from the weekly email, seeing as we had the mega-events included months before they took place. Strange indeed .... it's not the only one missing either. Never mind ... just so long as you know about it Wizzie, that's the main thing. Hungry? ooo ta :drama: Quote
+wizard1974uk Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 This was lurking on the second page for some reason, decided to drag it out kicking and screaming Quote
+The Blorenges Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Very tempted to come to this one but as it's so close to us going on holiday (Tues) it depends on the workload just beforehand. We could come just for the day on Saturday perhaps. Anyone else going just for the day? We are planning on being there for the day I suspect we'll also turn up for the day (unless I can persuade MrB that we should stay overnight in one of those convenient brick-built "tents" that serve breakfast. MrsB Quote
+Wadders Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Mmmmm may make this one we will see, however you've asked for "no wind" now is it me or are these trees trying to tell us something!!! Trees Quote
+HazelS Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 I'm doing another scavenger hunt for the kids on the sat night - so all those kids who went to the Cheshire Event - you know the kind of things I'm looking for!!! Quote
+Wadders Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 Found this lurking on the second page Surely it was'nt that far down Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted June 20, 2007 Author Posted June 20, 2007 Found this lurking on the second page Surely it was'nt that far down Must've been the wind blew it down there Quote
+Stuey Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 Found this lurking on the second page Surely it was'nt that far down Must've been the wind blew it down there I've heard that about you Quote
+Mad H@ter Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 Found this lurking on the second page Surely it was'nt that far down Must've been the wind blew it down there Come on now, you can't blame Sue for that Quote
+wizard1974uk Posted June 20, 2007 Posted June 20, 2007 Found this lurking on the second page Surely it was'nt that far down Must've been the wind blew it down there Come on now, you can't blame Sue for that I've been blamed for doing things despite being miles away Quote
+wizard1974uk Posted July 5, 2007 Posted July 5, 2007 look what I found lurking on the 2nd page Quote
+Wadders Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 oooops I tripped....I fell.......I BUMPED my head Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 9, 2007 Author Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) *** ONLY THREE MORE WEEKS TO THE EVENT *** Still room for more attendees - the more the better Everyone welcome - if you are a newbie and unsure what to expect, or feeling shy, please mail me through my profile Just to clear up any confusion ... you do not need to contact the site to book a pitch, and you do not need to make any payments just yet. All that is required is for you to log your intention to attend on the listing page. Payment will be to Charlie the Warden on arrival at site, and he will direct you to the rally field. Wooohoooo! PARTY! Edited August 9, 2007 by The Cache Hoppers Quote
+The Book Of Shadows Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 *** ONLY THREE MORE WEEKS TO THE EVENT *** Still room for more attendees - the more the better Everyone welcome - if you are a newbie and unsure what to expect, or feeling shy, please mail me through my profile Just to clear up any confusion ... you do not need to contact the site to book a pitch, and you do not need to make any payments just yet. All that is required is for you to log your intention to attend on the listing page. Payment will be to Charlie the Warden on arrival at site, and he will direct you to the rally field. Wooohoooo! PARTY! So Liane, are you going to update the webpage that you created for the event? Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 9, 2007 Author Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) So Liane, are you going to update the webpage that you created for the event? Patience is a virtue .... That's my web designer's job and he is slacking atm (distracted by Facebook and caching) - I shall give him a boot up the rear end in due course. Edited August 9, 2007 by The Cache Hoppers Quote
+HazelS Posted August 9, 2007 Posted August 9, 2007 My On site kids mini event on the sat night is now almost finished... Parents, hand over your kids for a few hours, and I guarentee to keep them amused... but they'll still annoy hell out of you! Kids... get ready for a great laugh, and be prepared to be inventive, and meet new friends! You could win a new cache to put out when you get home, and sweets, games and toys too! It would help me if kids could get their parents to let me know on the Friday night if they will be coming along! Hazel Quote
+The Cache Hoppers Posted August 9, 2007 Author Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) Good going Hazel ... will be putting up a list of everyone coming, giving numbers of adults and kiddies, in a few days - hopefully that will be a big help for you. Cheers for getting this bit going. Oh and lots of peeps, us included probably, going up to the site earlier so you won't be alone if you go up early yourself. Edited August 9, 2007 by The Cache Hoppers Quote
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