+avroair Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 With GCF Pittsburgh a little more than two months away, it's time to start to plan for 2009 (it's never too early). So strut your stuff and propose a venue for GeocoinFest 2009, it's gotta have: * accessible airport * city appeal * ample hotels in the area * we are expecting over 500 (MEGA) so the actual site needs to hold at least that many people * a local team of two (preferably 3) local coin coordinators So where's it gonna be?
+Landsharkz Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Halifax Edited July 22, 2008 by Landsharkz
+wallabydave Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 With GCF Pittsburgh a little more than two months away, it's time to start to plan for 2009 (it's never too early). So strut your stuff and propose a venue for GeocoinFest 2009, it's gotta have: * accessible airport * city appeal * ample hotels in the area * we are expecting over 500 (MEGA) so the actual site needs to hold at least that many people * a local team of two (preferably 3) local coin coordinators So where's it gonna be? Marion, Ohio 43302 How 'bout it Wallabydave
+Landsharkz Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 inverness Yes! Inverness would be wonderful. You've got our vote - we'd go there for GCF any day. We aren't going to Pittsburgh due to the costs involved, but we could get to Inverness for less.
Tooeygeotrashed Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 inverness Yes! Inverness would be wonderful. You've got our vote - we'd go there for GCF any day. We aren't going to Pittsburgh due to the costs involved, but we could get to Inverness for less. Inverness gets my vote too
+MountainRacer Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 North Jersey! Actually, that's probably more feasible than it sounds. You could rent out the Rothman Center at FDU Teaneck for your convention-floor setup, and out-of-towners can fly into Newark, shoot up the Turnpike, and stay anywhere along Rt. 4. I doubt another Northeast ("Mid-Atlantic") GCF would be well-accepted, though.
+AtlantaGal Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Utah or Arizona Edited July 22, 2008 by AtlantaGal
+~tasia~ Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Somewhere within driving distance of AL... If things go as planned, I may be very large and unable to fly in a plane by October of next year.
+Droo Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Utah or Arizona In Spring I couldn't agree more. But in Summer you'd better have wearable ice.
+AtlantaGal Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Utah or Arizona In Spring I couldn't agree more. But in Summer you'd better have wearable ice. The event is slated for October. It's a Fall event and will supposidly be columbus day weekend from now on.
+chief20r2 Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Idaho Utah or somewhere else close by me. I second these choices Utah or Idaho
+tsunrisebey Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 I suppose Idaho or Utah would be kinda decent cause they're close but I would like to see this branch out a bit and catch a bit of International flavor. I think you people from British Columbia need to "Cowboy Up" and get a bid in Across the pond: Scotland, New Zealand, or Tahtiti would be my picks
+Team TeeKay Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Halifax I'm shocked you didn't nominate Victoria??? Victoria is the ultimate, or even Vancouver. What a good way to preview our area to the caching world just prior to the 2010 Winter Games.
+Clan Doyle Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 I'm gonna vote for Las Vegas for a couple reasons: 1. It satisfies all the above criteria (even if it's not on the Strip) 2. Airfare is always cheaper to Las Vegas 3. It's my next duty station I'd vote for some of the cooler places, but with my job being what it is, if it's anywhere but Vegas (or short drive from) I'm pretty much not gonna make it. Scotland would be super sweet, though.
SuperNewbiePro Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Somewhere in Alberta or British Columbia. Maybe Vancouver or Calgary?
+larry739 Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 How about Kansas City? We are right here in the middle of the lower 48 and we have lots of caches and plenty of low priced hotels and great barbecue. We have some crazy little women here too.
+dannable Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Halifax As in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England? That gets my vote!
QuigleyJones Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I think you people from British Columbia need to "Cowboy Up" and get a bid in Yeehaw! Time we corral the herd and head off to Vancouver.
+Rockin Roddy Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Somewhere within driving distance of AL... If things go as planned, I may be very large and unable to fly in a plane by October of next year.
+AtlantaGal Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) I'm gonna vote for Las Vegas for a couple reasons: 1. It satisfies all the above criteria (even if it's not on the Strip) 2. Airfare is always cheaper to Las Vegas 3. It's my next duty station I'd vote for some of the cooler places, but with my job being what it is, if it's anywhere but Vegas (or short drive from) I'm pretty much not gonna make it. Scotland would be super sweet, though. Vegas would be awesome. The event could be out in Henderson. Still close enough to everything, but even more cost effective. Edited July 23, 2008 by AtlantaGal
+lindsychris Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I'm gonna vote for Las Vegas for a couple reasons: 1. It satisfies all the above criteria (even if it's not on the Strip) 2. Airfare is always cheaper to Las Vegas 3. It's my next duty station I'd vote for some of the cooler places, but with my job being what it is, if it's anywhere but Vegas (or short drive from) I'm pretty much not gonna make it. Scotland would be super sweet, though. Vegas would be awesome. The event could be out in Henderson. Still close enough to everything, but even more cost effective. Wasn't there talk about the original Coinfest being held in Vegas? Or did I imagine that? We'd love to go back to Vegas. Airfare is usually reasonable, weather would be nice in the fall, and there are always great deals on hotels in the area. Plus, that's where we got married last month!
+Landsharkz Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Halifax I'm shocked you didn't nominate Victoria??? Victoria is the ultimate, or even Vancouver. What a good way to preview our area to the caching world just prior to the 2010 Winter Games. Yes Team TeeKay, our hometown is probably the best destination in the second largest country in the world! but we can't organize and run it because we're not just cachers we're vendors. Last time I read the rules vendors couldn't take a lead in organizing and hosting the annual GCF. It would therefore take a local group to organize and run it with us on the sidelines minding our own business. So unless some local folk come forward I may as well nominate our favourite holiday destinations! Scotland Canada's East Coast Southern Utah Idaho Hawaii BVI Vegas
+lindsychris Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Oops--double post Edited July 23, 2008 by lindsychris
+islander1988 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Scotland Canada's East Coast Southern Utah Idaho Hawaii BVI Vegas I'd love to see a major coin event out this way, but I don't know if we have enough coin addicts yet. Some of us are working on it though. My geocoin events have been fairly well attended in general; Geo¢a$h IV is slated for next month, provided the mint can get the event coin done in time.
+Mauison Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Hawaii, cause that's where I'll be living by 10/09. =)
+Eric K Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 If it was held outside of the USA there could be an issue with Vendors attending since the majority of vendors are located in the States. I can only imagine trying to get through customs with some serious poundage with coins. You would probably have to declare all of your packages with customs and pay a big customs fee. I am only guessing so don't take that as a fact.
+Hula Bum Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Hawaii, cause that's where I'll be living by 10/09. =) Just as long as I can call the spare br/floor/futon! (And don't say it, you're gonna make me cry... )
+The Moop Along Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 What do I care? I'm a freak, and I'm going wherever it is TMA
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Calgary, Alberta. Rocky Mountains to the west (Banff, Kananaskis, Waterton to the south) Dinosaurs to the east Prairie all around Cheap hotels Expensive hotels Cheap food Expensive food Camping Parks Caches Good public transportation Safe, clean, friendly Plenty of shopping, sites, attractions Extensive park and pathway system International Airport w/good connections to Dallas, Toronto, Minneapolis, and several other hubs
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) <dupe post - haven't done THAT in awhile> Edited July 23, 2008 by Lemon Fresh Dog
+The Moop Along Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Calgary, Alberta. Rocky Mountains to the west (Banff, Kananaskis, Waterton to the south) Dinosaurs to the east Prairie all around Cheap hotels Expensive hotels Cheap food Expensive food Camping Parks Caches Good public transportation Safe, clean, friendly Plenty of shopping, sites, attractions Extensive park and pathway system International Airport w/good connections to Dallas, Toronto, Minneapolis, and several other hubs LEMON FRESH DOG You forgot one TMA
+MustangJoni Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Are you accepting formal bids? If so, when are they due, and who should they be submitted to?
+Landsharkz Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 If it was held outside of the USA there could be an issue with Vendors attending since the majority of vendors are located in the States. I can only imagine trying to get through customs with some serious poundage with coins. You would probably have to declare all of your packages with customs and pay a big customs fee. I am only guessing so don't take that as a fact. We did just that to go to GeoWoodstock and there are ways to make it work. We acquired a Federal business number and a US brokerage account. We paid NO fees at the border and our product crossed into and out of the US seamlessly. The only issue at the border was the water reservoir in my backpack that had about 3 ounces of water in it, they scanned the bag 3 times and still neglected to find the exacto knife I'd left in the bottom accidentally . If this event was held in Canada (and I know that's a big IF) the best method is have your product shipped direct from Hong Kong to Canada so that you don't have to bring it in yourself.
+Dr. Whoever Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 VEGAS!! Vegas was the first spot picked way back when. Maybe now with most of the team in place there can be good coordination (as AG stated) in Henderson. October in Vegas is HEAVEN.
YemonYime Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Y'know, if we had the event on the moon, the coins would be pretty easy to carry around.
SCYoli Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Florida would be awesome! Or maybe Mrytle Beach, SC.
+LadeBear68 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Utah or Arizona I third this motion. I will be there in 16 days and can check it out for you.
Jake - Team A.I. Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I like the Utah, Dallas, and possibly Vegas... Arizona would be AWESOME!
RedShoesGirl Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 VEGAS!! Vegas was the first spot picked way back when. Maybe now with most of the team in place there can be good coordination (as AG stated) in Henderson. October in Vegas is HEAVEN. i gotta agree with this. there is SO much around vegas to see and do. a great place for this type of event. and, well, i would even help out. i am about 2.5 hours down the road. rsg
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