GCF Salt Lake Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT: The GeocoinfestSLC Event Registration page is now live!! http://www.geocoinfestslc.com/registration Please be sure to register so we'll know for sure how many are coming. The ONLY way to ensure you will get the event "swag" and Event coins are to PRE-REGISTER. Many of the products will not be available at the event and those that are will be in limited quantities. Pre-Registering will also guarantee that we print enough activity materials for everyone! Please consider choosing the GOLD and SILVER registration options to show your support of Geocoinfest - your PAID registrations help us pay for this event and we NEED and appreciate your support! There is a free Bronze registration that includes a name tag and activity materials but you must PRE-REGISTER online. We're looking forward to an amazing event in the fall and are working hard to make it an event to remember!!! Geocoinfest 2009 is listed here: GC1JZ1X The Friday night Meet & Greet event is listed here: GC1TTE5 Visit the geocoinfestslc.com website often for updates! Thanks for all of your help and support! The Geocoinfest SLC 2009 Committee Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I was thinking I wouldn't be able to go, but the prices are way more reasonable than I'd assumed! I'm gonna talk to Eli about it tonight and maybe we'll move our road trip a bit later this year, and make this part of it! Thanks for all the hard work putting together the event! Quote Link to comment
+Pabloturtle Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Signed up & ready to go. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) It's a bit early to have to shell out cash. How long will registration remain open? Edited June 22, 2009 by AtlantaGal Quote Link to comment
GCF Salt Lake Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 It's a bit early to have to shell out cash. How long will registration remain open? LOL...and here we thought we were running behind getting the pages active!! We plan to leave registrations open until the first week of August, so you have plenty of time Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yay! All signed up. I'm so excited, this will be our first geocoin/geocaching event. We even signed up for the caching bus! I'm just looking forward to not having to be the one doing all the trip planning for once! Quote Link to comment
+Clan Doyle Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 We're in! Clan Doyle Papa and R0ckM0nkey will be there. Thanx for offering the Gold Kid's registration, R0ckM0nkey loves pins and should have a blast. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 It's a bit early to have to shell out cash. How long will registration remain open? LOL...and here we thought we were running behind getting the pages active!! We plan to leave registrations open until the first week of August, so you have plenty of time Perfect. Late July was what I was hoping for. Quote Link to comment
GCF Salt Lake Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 It's a bit early to have to shell out cash. How long will registration remain open? LOL...and here we thought we were running behind getting the pages active!! We plan to leave registrations open until the first week of August, so you have plenty of time Perfect. Late July was what I was hoping for. We should mention though, the Cache Bus Tour on Sunday is limited to 45 signups so if you're planning to sign up for this, you might want to do it soon! We Also posted a video last night!! Quote Link to comment
River Princess Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I need to make sure my dad gets me and my sister the gold package becuase it is going to be so much fun. Is it time yet. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 It's a bit early to have to shell out cash. How long will registration remain open? LOL...and here we thought we were running behind getting the pages active!! We plan to leave registrations open until the first week of August, so you have plenty of time Perfect. Late July was what I was hoping for. We should mention though, the Cache Bus Tour on Sunday is limited to 45 signups so if you're planning to sign up for this, you might want to do it soon! We Also posted a video last night!! I am all signed up! Gold package... build a bear... cache bus and the LE attendee coin. Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Anyone else going? Wish we were attending, but just don't see how we can afford the airfare. Quote Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Anyone else going? I'll be there, with lot's of Look Twice Coins for trading, and a couple of new personal(event) styles too!! Quote Link to comment
+JoenGPS Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Anyone else going? Signed up the first day! CU There! We had to remind someon about the Bus too.... Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Anyone else going? I'm there! Although considering that I'll be crashing at RWD's "Shack-O-Sin", I might be propped up in the corner of the ballroom in dark sunglasses with an icebag on my head. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Anyone else going? I'm there! Although considering that I'll be crashing at RWD's "Shack-O-Sin", I might be propped up in the corner of the ballroom in dark sunglasses with an icebag on my head. Will the NHL season have started by then? Quote Link to comment
+The Fossillady Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am coming, all registered and waiting patiently!! Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Anyone else going? I'm there! Although considering that I'll be crashing at RWD's "Shack-O-Sin", I might be propped up in the corner of the ballroom in dark sunglasses with an icebag on my head. Will the NHL season have started by then? Yup, the season will be just starting! In fact, I'm planning to have a commemorative sumpin' sumpin' for GCF'09. Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Raises hand, I'll be there I'm missing the Griz Homecoming game to be at this shindig, so if I'm grumpy all day you'll know why Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Edited July 6, 2009 by tsunrisebey Quote Link to comment
+cache_in_hand Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Signed up and counting down the days! Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Raises hand, I'll be there I'm missing the Griz Homecoming game to be at this shindig, so if I'm grumpy all day you'll know why Is that Montana or Montana St? Cuz the Montana's quarterback used to be a duck. Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Raises hand, I'll be there I'm missing the Griz Homecoming game to be at this shindig, so if I'm grumpy all day you'll know why Is that Montana or Montana St? Cuz the Montana's quarterback used to be a duck. Montana Grizzlies (Missoula). Yeah I heard we picked up that transfer. Big boy too, 6'6. As long as he can throw and connect, I don't care if he's an old duck Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) bump There's around 93 more days until GCF! Register today! Edited July 8, 2009 by BRoKeN W Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I couldn't find the donation thread, so just a note to say I am mailing a package tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I couldn't find the donation thread, so just a note to say I am mailing a package tomorrow. It's under my name not the GCF name. I'll bump up the thread. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+River Cacher Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Me and the kids cant wait until this event. It is going to be a blast with everything going on. Quote Link to comment
GCF Salt Lake Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT: The GeocoinfestSLC Event Registration page is now live!! http://www.geocoinfestslc.com/registration Please be sure to register so we'll know for sure how many are coming. The ONLY way to ensure you will get the event "swag" and Event coins are to PRE-REGISTER. Many of the products will not be available at the event and those that are will be in limited quantities. Pre-Registering will also guarantee that we print enough activity materials for everyone! Please consider choosing the GOLD and SILVER registration options to show your support of Geocoinfest - your PAID registrations help us pay for this event and we NEED and appreciate your support! There is a free Bronze registration that includes a name tag and activity materials but you must PRE-REGISTER online. We're looking forward to an amazing event in the fall and are working hard to make it an event to remember!!! Geocoinfest 2009 is listed here: GC1JZ1X The Friday night Meet & Greet event is listed here: GC1TTE5 Visit the geocoinfestslc.com website often for updates! Thanks for all of your help and support! The Geocoinfest SLC 2009 Committee Don't forget to register!!! Quote Link to comment
+River Cacher Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I got a huge box of stuff in the mail yesterday for the Kids area and are they ever going to be happy Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I got a huge box of stuff in the mail yesterday for the Kids area and are they ever going to be happy Excellent! Please be sure to register! Help us keep our MEGA event status. Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Forgot to add. Registration will only be open for a few more weeks. Quote Link to comment
+River Cacher Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I hope people get registered in time so they will get some of the great items available. Quote Link to comment
+blazerfan Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I quit collecting geocoins back in 2006, but I am seriously considering a trip down for this event. I have come up with 2 options both leaving Friday the 9th and returning Monday the 12th: Option 1: I fly to and stay in Las Vegas making a second flight to SLC just for the 10th flying back to LV that night. This option costs me $300 total including room, airfare, registration and taxes. Plus unknown taxi, food and gambling losses. Option 2: I fly direct to SLC stay 3 nights at the Marriott. That way I could take the Cache Bus and attempt the TRAX challenge. This option costs me $700 total including room, airfare, registration and taxes. Plus food hotel shuttle and an unknown variety of Utah entertainment expenses. I might have to sell some coins to finance the trip. I know several cachers have asked me for a list of what I'd sell... but everytime I look at all my coins the thought of trying to type them up seems like a giant undertaking. Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Great to hear from you, BlazerFan! It would be great to meet you and any "old schoolers" that would attend GCF:SLC. Trading with BlazerFan for his personal coin was a great opportunity for me, and revived my interest in geocoins during a bleak period. I'm looking forward to hearing stories from all collectors, bur I'd especially like to hear from people who made some of the first geocoins. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I quit collecting geocoins back in 2006, but I am seriously considering a trip down for this event. I have come up with 2 options both leaving Friday the 9th and returning Monday the 12th: Option 1: I fly to and stay in Las Vegas making a second flight to SLC just for the 10th flying back to LV that night. This option costs me $300 total including room, airfare, registration and taxes. Plus unknown taxi, food and gambling losses. Option 2: I fly direct to SLC stay 3 nights at the Marriott. That way I could take the Cache Bus and attempt the TRAX challenge. This option costs me $700 total including room, airfare, registration and taxes. Plus food hotel shuttle and an unknown variety of Utah entertainment expenses. I might have to sell some coins to finance the trip. I know several cachers have asked me for a list of what I'd sell... but everytime I look at all my coins the thought of trying to type them up seems like a giant undertaking. Hiya BF, Good to see you still around! Hope to see you there. Quote Link to comment
+Cach-U-Nuts Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I quit collecting geocoins back in 2006, but I am seriously considering a trip down for this event. I have come up with 2 options both leaving Friday the 9th and returning Monday the 12th: Option 1: I fly to and stay in Las Vegas making a second flight to SLC just for the 10th flying back to LV that night. This option costs me $300 total including room, airfare, registration and taxes. Plus unknown taxi, food and gambling losses. Option 2: I fly direct to SLC stay 3 nights at the Marriott. That way I could take the Cache Bus and attempt the TRAX challenge. This option costs me $700 total including room, airfare, registration and taxes. Plus food hotel shuttle and an unknown variety of Utah entertainment expenses. I might have to sell some coins to finance the trip. I know several cachers have asked me for a list of what I'd sell... but everytime I look at all my coins the thought of trying to type them up seems like a giant undertaking. Hey Blazerfan! I (Mrs Cachunuts) enjoyed meeting you at GW7 and it would be great to see you again in Salt Lake! If I were you I'd go with option 2 so you can join in the FUN of the Cache Bus run and the TRAX Challenge...not to mention all the geocoin trading that will be going on! If you're like me, those gambling losses could well add up to the extra cost of flying direct to SLC. Interesting though that it's that much lower flying direct to Vegas and then onto SLC. Either way, I'll look forward to seeing you again in October!! Quote Link to comment
+BlueMotmot Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I just registered and reserved my room/car/flight!! Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Bringing this back to the first page Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Made my flights and reservations. I'll be there - and also signed up for the Cache Bus. Not sure what the TRAX Challenge is exactly, but it sounds like a fun cache run -- anyone want to team up on that one? Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Made my flights and reservations. I'll be there - and also signed up for the Cache Bus. Not sure what the TRAX Challenge is exactly, but it sounds like a fun cache run -- anyone want to team up on that one? I am interested in the TRAX... and of course the cache bus! Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Don't forget to register. It looks like registration will close around August 15th. Quote Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Made my flights and reservations. I'll be there - and also signed up for the Cache Bus. Not sure what the TRAX Challenge is exactly, but it sounds like a fun cache run -- anyone want to team up on that one? The TRAX is the Lightrail/Trolley in Salt Lake, so I imagine it will include riding to all the stops and finding a nearby Cache?? That's just in my imagination though. Quote Link to comment
GCF Salt Lake Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Made my flights and reservations. I'll be there - and also signed up for the Cache Bus. Not sure what the TRAX Challenge is exactly, but it sounds like a fun cache run -- anyone want to team up on that one? The TRAX is the Lightrail/Trolley in Salt Lake, so I imagine it will include riding to all the stops and finding a nearby Cache?? That's just in my imagination though. You're imagination is close Robert The TRAX Cache Challenge (sponsored by Oak Coins) will involve riding our lightrail train to 4 local stations. Each registered attendee will receive a "Passport" in their registration packet. At each station there will be a physical cache which contains a "station stamp" you'll stamp your passport and complete a few other "interesting" tasks at each location. Once you've completed your "Passport" you'll take it to the "customs" desk located at the event, there you'll receive a final "stamp" of completion and a ticket. Your ticket will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a very special limited edition TRAX coin currently being designed by the very talented Gridlox! There will be at least 20 chances to win!! The committee is working hard and getting very close to releasing the details for many of the exciting activities we have planned for you at Geocoinfest this year! It's VERY important that folks who are planning to come register online so we have an accurate account of how many will attend. Registrations will close on the 15th of August GCF Registrations Stay tuned for more event details over the next several days!! Quote Link to comment
River Princess Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I cant wait to meet all the Geocaching kids there. I am trying to get my dad to make me a coin for the event but he said he has to make his first. I thought kids always come first. Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Made my flights and reservations. I'll be there - and also signed up for the Cache Bus. Not sure what the TRAX Challenge is exactly, but it sounds like a fun cache run -- anyone want to team up on that one? The TRAX is the Lightrail/Trolley in Salt Lake, so I imagine it will include riding to all the stops and finding a nearby Cache?? That's just in my imagination though. You're imagination is close Robert The TRAX Cache Challenge (sponsored by Oak Coins) will involve riding our lightrail train to 4 local stations. Each registered attendee will receive a "Passport" in their registration packet. At each station there will be a physical cache which contains a "station stamp" you'll stamp your passport and complete a few other "interesting" tasks at each location. Once you've completed your "Passport" you'll take it to the "customs" desk located at the event, there you'll receive a final "stamp" of completion and a ticket. Your ticket will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a very special limited edition TRAX coin currently being designed by the very talented Gridlox! There will be at least 20 chances to win!! The committee is working hard and getting very close to releasing the details for many of the exciting activities we have planned for you at Geocoinfest this year! It's VERY important that folks who are planning to come register online so we have an accurate account of how many will attend. Registrations will close on the 15th of August GCF Registrations Stay tuned for more event details over the next several days!! Thanks for the explanation -- it sounds like a good time (and complicated to organize!). Now to just gather some folks to share in the fun (Avroair? Robert?) Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Just a reminder that registration ends August 15th. Quote Link to comment
GCF Salt Lake Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) Just a reminder that registration ends August 15th. Wow, only 10 more days to register for Geocoinfest!! We've all been working hard on making this a great event!! Wish we could leave registration open for longer but we want to make sure that we have plenty of time to get everything here in time, so PLEASE make sure you sign up by the 15th. Pre registering will ensure that you get the event swag items you want! Some items may not be available at the event, other items will be available in very limited amounts, so don't risk it....go REGISTER NOW!! If you haven't booked your room yet, be sure and do that soon, there are a limited amount of the special rate rooms available and these rooms are a sweet deal!! Very NICE!! Here is the schedule.... Thursday, October 8th 2009 BOWLING WITH THE HOBO'S 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM GC1VP4W Morgan City Bowling Alley (approximately 30 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City) Join us for a FREE afternoon of bowling with the Hobo's! Friday, October 9th, 2009 MEET & GREET 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM GC1TTE5 Marriott Hotel City Center 220 South State Street (Second Floor Pre-Function Area) Come and hang out with us at the Marriott Hotel City Center in the pre-function area. Talk and trade GEOCOINS, wander downstairs to the hotel lounge and have a cold beverage on the patio while you socialize with geocachers from all over the country and the world. Other FUN activities still in the planning stages! Early Check In: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Those who have pre-registered can check-in and pick up their registration packets. Follow the signs to the Geocoinfest registration tables! - TRAX Cache Challenge: Get an early start on the TRAX Cache Challenge (see our video!). Your passport to adventure will be in your registration packet, go solo or gather a group together and do some night caching!! All participants who finish the challenge will be given a ticket to enter a drawing for a free LE TRAX Cache Challenge Geocoin! (20 LE Geocoins will be given away) - Travel Bug Drop-Off: Travel bugs may be dropped off at this event. Drops ONLY... no pick-ups or swapping at this event. Saturday October 10th MAIN EVENT 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Marriott Hotel City Center 220 South State Street (Second Floor Capitol Ballroom) Join us for a terrific day of trading, games, raffles, auctions and visiting all of the great vendor booths! Activities include: - Check In 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM: All registration packets/orders are to be picked up no later than 2:00 PM. Any unclaimed registration packets/orders will be auctioned or given away to event attendees following the close of registration. - Travel Bug Table: Make sure you visit the Travel Bug table during the event - Bugs are coming from all over the world. - TRAX Cache Challenge: Your Trax Cache Challenge (see our video!) Passport is part of your registration packet. You're not going to want to miss this fun challenge. All participants who finish the challenge will be given a ticket to enter a drawing for a free LE TRAX Cache Challenge Geocoin! (20 LE Geocoins will be given away) - Kids Activity Room: Loads of fun for the kids! Located near to the registration desk and Capitol Ballroom. * Variety of crafts * Design their own wooden nickels and buttons * Coloring activities * Pathtag Bingo * Face Painters * Make Your Own 15" Stuffed Zoo Animal (For those who purchased a Kids Gold Registration or added a Zoo Animal to their order) * Other fun activities are in the works! - Event Games: - Silent Auction: - Trading Gallery: - Miscellaneous Activities GEOCOIN POKER NIGHT 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Sponsored by the Geocoin Club and Pathtags Tournament Director: The Moop Along (TMA) Sign ups will open very soon!! Looking forward to seeing everyone in Salt Lake City!!! Please join us for a FUN event Edited August 6, 2009 by GCF Salt Lake Quote Link to comment
GCF Salt Lake Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Forgot to post the details for the Geocoinfest Pin Trading game: Each "set" includes 3 pins of the same design. To "complete" your set, you will need to trade with other attendee's at the event. There will also be a 4th pin in the set (it's a secret) that is only available from a committee member or some volunteers. The 3 pin sets are part of the Gold and Silver registration packets and additional sets can be purchased separately when you register! There is also a kids pin set....I will post the photo's tomorrow Quote Link to comment
+PeanutsParents Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 2009 Geocoin Poker Challenge -- SIGN UP NOW! Welcome to the third stop of the 2009 Geocoin Poker Challenge, brought to you by PATHTAGS.com and GEOCOINCLUB.com. We'll be playing a No Limit Texas Hold'Em Tournament at Geocoinfest in Salt Lake City Utah. What makes it geocoin poker is that the tournament ante is 3 geocoins. From there it's normal No Limit, with real clay poker chips. That is, until the final table is called, where we play with real geocoins! The winner takes the Lion's share of the 120 geocoin pot, and also takes home a 200 coin custom poker chip set! Sign ups will run from now until September 30th 2009. Right now it's being planned for around 6:30 on Saturday Oct 10th in the main event hall at the Marriott City Center Hotel. The tournament lasts approx. 3 hours, and will be a blast! No need to bore you with the rules here, but you can find all the detailed tournament info here: http://www.geocoinclub.com/geocoinpoker.php The basics: 1. 40 Tournament players will be selected at random 2. Post here if you want to play, with your gc.com ID and a first name AND email me the same info to BrianPeanutsParents@gmail.com 3. All posts will be assigned numbers in their post order 4. 40 seats will be chosen by a random number generator after the lottery is cut off 5. 10 wait list seats will also be selected, also by random number It's really easy, and super fun. So come join us at Geocoinfest in Salt Lake City Utah! Quote Link to comment
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