+CapeDoc Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Hi all I have been thinking that we should have a couple of event caches to celebrate 10 years of caching in SA. I went so far as to ask Groundspeak to allow us to use the 10 year icon, but that was not possible as it has been Grandfathered. I am writing of to a few of the "Founding Members" in the Western Cape seeing if I cant persuade them to come to a WC event cache as "Guests of Honor". Ideas?... Jors, want to come to an EC near Sentinel View, the oldest active cache in the country, mid Jan 2011? Quote
+Jors Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 I have been thinking that we should have a couple of event caches to celebrate 10 years of caching in SA. I went so far as to ask Groundspeak to allow us to use the 10 year icon, but that was not possible as it has been Grandfathered. I've been thinking along those exact lines - and was also hoping for a 10 year icon, but I guess it is not to be Jors, want to come to an EC near Sentinel View, the oldest active cache in the country, mid Jan 2011? Just let me know where to pick up the plane ticket, and I'm there! Quote
+Wormgeocash Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 (edited) I've made a note to arrange something close to the first cache planted in SA (GCZA01, planted 14-1-2001 but found by Jors on 17-1-2001) for the Sunday 16th Jan 2011 after discussing it with some fellow cachers on the 10 Years Event in Centurion. Maybe someone in each province could refer to this cache in their own event listings for one of those two days ? Luckily we've got the "oldest" caching legend in our province ! Worm Edited July 15, 2010 by Wormgeocash Quote
+CapeDoc Posted July 15, 2010 Author Posted July 15, 2010 Sent off an email to Prof Merry. He replied that he thought it a good idea and he, and co-placer will probably attend an EC ....but was more interested in a glass of bubbly at the cache! This too can be arranged! Quote
+the pooks Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Sent off an email to Prof Merry. He replied that he thought it a good idea and he, and co-placer will probably attend an EC ....but was more interested in a glass of bubbly at the cache! This too can be arranged! This sounds like a jol! So we have an event in Jan 2011 at Sentinel View. With Charles Merry (*) and what about Peter Scholtz? That would be quite a memorable occasion. (*) and bubbles... Quote
+CapeDoc Posted July 15, 2010 Author Posted July 15, 2010 Will try get Peter, and maybe Raymond E too. Quote
+DamhuisClan Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 Depending on how finances are, I might want to drive down for that event. A very good alternative would be at the cache that Jors found. Quote
+cownchicken Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 GuyHarwood has been caching since 2001 in the Western Cape. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted July 16, 2010 Author Posted July 16, 2010 Have already put him on the list of intended VIPs. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted July 19, 2010 Author Posted July 19, 2010 Peter Schlotz has just confirmed he will attend. Still working on Guy Harwood and RaymondE. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted July 19, 2010 Author Posted July 19, 2010 GuyHarwood has been caching since 2001 in the Western Cape. He has replied and will attend too. Quote
+DamhuisClan Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 Any one else from Gauteng who would like to drive down and share costs? I would like to meet the other pioneers of this hobby/sport/game. Quote
+cownchicken Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Hope you get some takers. It will be great to see some faces from up north. Quote
Sonsoekster Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 Sounds like a great idea Damhuis, I love Cape Town. And it would be nice to drive down to see the country instead of using the Kulula wings for a change. With the advantage of doing some caching on the way. Are you planning it in the school holidays or after the schools started? Quote
+DamhuisClan Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 I am hoping it is in the school holidays. Then we will travel to CT from PE, and drive back that same weekend from there. However as it seems at the moment it will be held the weekend after the schools open, but nothing has been finalised as yet, so we are waiting and seeing. Quote
Sonsoekster Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 My plans will also be different if it's in the school holidays or after the holidays, depending on where we'll go for the school hoildays. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted July 29, 2010 Author Posted July 29, 2010 Glad to see this being discussed as no formal plans have been made. If it suits the Northerners to be the last W/E in the school hols, I am sure that can be arranged. Quote
+BruceTP Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 Name the date and I shall be there. Anton, if there is still place in your vehicle, may I reserve a seat, please? Quote
+DamhuisClan Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 Hi Bruce. Yep sure. But at this stage I am not yet sure from where we will travel (PE or JHB) and in what car (7 seater of normal sedan 4 seater). But yes when the time arrives, and there is a spot you are welcome to it. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted July 29, 2010 Author Posted July 29, 2010 Woohoo! Looking forward to meeting you both! Quote
+Elsies Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 Sounds like plan Anton, As a newbee would like to see the SA guys that started. Quote
+Jors Posted July 30, 2010 Posted July 30, 2010 Glad to see this being discussed as no formal plans have been made. If it suits the Northerners to be the last W/E in the school hols, I am sure that can be arranged. The first day of school for next year is: Wednesday 12 January 2011 for the inland provinces and Wednesday 19 January 2011 for the coastal provinces. Doc's suggestion would make the Cape Event the week-end of 8/9 Jan 2011 and the Northerners can use the more correct date, between the 14th and the 17th, being the period the first cache was then waiting to be found. Quote
+DamhuisClan Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 My wife would like to see Cape Town as well, and for her to be able to come with it would need to be the weekend of the 8th if at all possible. Also would there be a place where 5 of us can sleep for one night? We would bring our own camping beds. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted August 9, 2010 Author Posted August 9, 2010 RaymondE has confirmed that he too is interested in attending the Event cache in the Cape. Apart from Jors, who were the other national "Founders" of Geocaching? Jors has already been invited, who else should I ask? Quote
+cownchicken Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 The other day while doing 'It's on the cards' we bumped into Royfamily who started caching in 2001 under the name of Allan & Clare. They placed all the Simonstown virtuals which unfortunately do not exist anymore and Snakes and ladders at Peers Cave. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) Thanks so much for the help with coin design GPS Storm!!! What do others think? There are two versions: or Edited September 13, 2010 by CapeDoc Quote
+BruceTP Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 The top one really looks great. I would be happy to have it as part of my collection. Quote
+Henzz Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 Wow... I like it... I'm also favouring the top one... Quote
+cownchicken Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 Top one. Well done GPS Storm with the design. Quote
besem Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks so much for the help with coin design GPS Storm!!! What do others think? There are two versions: Niiiiiiiiiice! Quote
+DamhuisClan Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 Yep. I like it as well. I like the bottom one. As the text next to the "0" makes it look more complete. One little teeny note. Isn't the longitude line a little to sharp by Namibia. Also all coins must have "Track at geocaching.com". This would still need to be added. Quote
+Wazat Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 Nice coin.... as a bonus there should be a Limited Edition CD with "Sounds of the Vuvuzela" on it.... For international buyers only.... I am sure they miss it... Quote
+CapeDoc Posted September 14, 2010 Author Posted September 14, 2010 I like both the writing on the disc around the globe and the writing on the back. the globe will be 3 dimensional (do you think it should be?) and will spin, the circular part around it will also spin. How about the bottom design with other wording on the disc around the globe? - "The rainbow nation" -"A world in one country" - Hello in all of our national languages... ?? Quote
+cownchicken Posted September 14, 2010 Posted September 14, 2010 The bottom design seems too busy with all the writing! To me - 'less, is more.' Quote
+Gps Storm Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 OK - With CAPEDOCS aproval, could I suggest that we make some real suggestions as to what changes you guys would like to see and I'll try and do a few more samples with the suggestions and upload them. The more samples we have the better idea we'll have on what works and what doesn't. Quote
+cincol Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 The top one is TOPS!!! It will definitely be on my shopping list. Great job well done - don't mess with a good thing. Quote
+Carbon Hunter Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 Brilliant work. I'm also booking at least 2. Great to see another SA coin. Quote
+BruceTP Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 The top one is TOPS!!! It will definitely be on my shopping list. Great job well done - don't mess with a good thing. I agree. When is it going into production and how soon can we order them? Presently, I hope! Wouldn't it be great to see some of these in circulation for the Great 2011 TB race.... Hope springs eternal.... Quote
+Tricky Vicky & Mickey Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 Love the top one - a really super design. Well done, Gps Storm! We look forward to acquiring one or two of them. Quote
+Team Ginger Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Like the top one and would like to book one also! We'll be in CT in Dec, so unfortunately we won't be able to visit again in Jan... Quote
+W@lly Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Top one And I will be there, no matter what!! Quote
+Brick Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Hello all, It certainly has been a while. I started caching 10 June 2001 at Maanhaarrand. How can I get my grubby little paws on one of those coins. I know I have not been all that active, but at least I still have one of the most visited caches in SA, just because it was placed in 2002... Quote
+Carbon Hunter Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Hello all, It certainly has been a while. I started caching 10 June 2001 at Maanhaarrand. How can I get my grubby little paws on one of those coins. I know I have not been all that active, but at least I still have one of the most visited caches in SA, just because it was placed in 2002... Hey Brick Good to see you online again Will we see caches going up again? Quote
+Brick Posted October 26, 2010 Posted October 26, 2010 Hello all, It certainly has been a while. I started caching 10 June 2001 at Maanhaarrand. How can I get my grubby little paws on one of those coins. I know I have not been all that active, but at least I still have one of the most visited caches in SA, just because it was placed in 2002... Hey Brick Good to see you online again Will we see caches going up again? Nope. Been a bit busy with other things. I cache so little these days, it hardly counts. Quote
+Team_vdlo Posted November 11, 2010 Posted November 11, 2010 The top one with less working looks great!!!!! Hope you have ordered enough. Regards, Team_vdlo Quote
+CapeDoc Posted November 12, 2010 Author Posted November 12, 2010 That coin has given a lot of headache! Its a work in progress. Slightly different to the pic, but still nice. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted November 23, 2010 Author Posted November 23, 2010 The EC in Cape Town is awaiting review.... Quote
+CapeDoc Posted November 24, 2010 Author Posted November 24, 2010 A CELEBRATION OF 10 YEARS OF CACHING IN SOUTH AFRICA! You are invited to join a celebratory event cache to mark the 10 year anniversary of Geocaching in South Africa. The listing can be found here. Please spread the news.... . Quote
+GEO936 Posted November 27, 2010 Posted November 27, 2010 Coming in late here, but like the top coin more than the busier one below. Quote
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