History of GeoWoodstock I. How did it all come about?

[+TheWeatherWarrior]

Yes, I have search and read some of the threads from the first (and other) Geo Woodstock events. But I want MOAR

 

Anything folks want to share about the FIRST Geo Woodstock: how it came about, planning successes and failures, lessons learned, getting there and back. ESPECIALLY like to hear from organizers and Lackeys. But anyone can share.

[Keystone]

The first Lackey involvement with any GeoWoodstock wasn't until GW3 in Jacksonville, where Jeep Travel Bugs were distributed to the attendees. So, you won't get much input from Lackeys about the first GeoWoodstock. None of them were there.

 

The first GeoWoodstock (June 2003, in Louisville) started with the concept of getting together all the people who had found 1,000 caches. Back then, that was the very top of the stats list. Of course, many others joined in the fun as well.

 

JoGPS is rightly regarded as the "Father of GeoWoodstock" and Show Me The Cache, local to Louisville, is among the small group who have attended each GeoWoodstock. Forum moderators BruceS, robertlipe and mtn-man were also there at the very beginning. People like those five and others in attendance would be best situated to elaborate on the history.

 

From talking with the organizers, it's safe to say that a lot less planning went into GW1 than the subsequent events, which grew each year into the Mega-Events we see now.

Edited February 1, 2014 by Keystone

[+wimseyguy]

I emailed Joe yesterday to alert him about this thread. He doesn't play in this sandbox much anymore, so it might take a day or two for him to post. I wasn't at GW1 so I have nothing to offer. But I did make it to #2 (and every GW since) where I met Keystone, Mtn-Man, Joe, and many others who have become my long time geopals and for that I am thankful.

[+clan_Barron]

I too was lucky enough to make it to GW II (and everyone since) and was lucky enough to meet Joe, Mtn-Man, Keystone, Robert Lipe and others and have made friends like wimseyguy, The Hobos and others, who I look forward to seeing every year.

[+JoGPS]

Here ya go, it should answer all of your questions

 

Joe // JoGPS

 

[+TheWeatherWarrior]

Here ya go, it should answer all of your questions

 

Joe // JoGPS

 

Not bad, certainly love the interview. Hopefully will still get more story sharing, links, etc.

[+hydnsek]

Here ya go, it should answer all of your questions

 

Joe // JoGPS

 

Great interview, Joe. And love all the visuals of the last GeoWoodstock held in the West - GW8 in 2010 here in Washington State!