+Juicepig Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Hi Folks / Salut! https://docs.google....C1e3uk/viewform There have been a few discussions about requesting a Souvenir from Groundspeak for Canada day weekend 2017 (Canada's 150th Celebration) I created a petition - If you are for the idea I will be presenting it to Groundspeak, and hopefully reducing their mailflow for requests. Please fill out the Petition! Please redistribute across Canada! (SERIOUSLY!!!! POST THIS TO YOUR LOCAL BOARD!!) Il y a eu quelques discussions au sujet de demander un Souvenir de Groundspeak pour le Canada jour week-end 2017 (Célébration 150e du Canada) J'ai créé une pétition - Si vous êtes à l'idée que je présenterai à Groundspeak, et en réduisant l'espérons leur mailflow pour les demandes. S'il vous plaît remplir la pétition! S'il vous plaît redistribuer à travers le Canada! Edited June 6, 2016 by Juicepig Quote
+Antarok&Alicia Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 I think that would be great. New to Geocaching so we only have one little lonely souvenir so far. Signed. Quote
+Juicepig Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 Suggestions for souvenir artwork also welcome Quote
+Qbar Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 That's a great idea..thanks for opening the petition. Quote
+noncentric Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 I signed as well. I'm not Canadian, but am close enough to make a trip north to attempt such a souvenir. How many signatures has the petition garnered? Quote
+FlippyHippy17 Posted June 11, 2016 Posted June 11, 2016 Signed! Now we wait for that souvenir.... Quote
+thebruce0 Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 So here's question. I haven't checked over my souvenirs to see if I can answer it myself, but thought I'd just post for discussion's sake. We have souvenirs for states/countries, and global souvenirs for caching on dates, or types and whatnot... Are there time-based souvenirs also restricted to a region? Or more broadly, are there souvenirs that have been awarded for more than one property check? Or would a souvenir like this require a bit of extra custom coding? If not, then it should be easy to implement; and I might be surprised if they hadn't already (or wouldn't have..already .. ah grammer) considered creating one for the event. (but either way, great to have the petition to raise awareness and show how much it's desired ) Presumably it would be awarded for finding a geocache located in Canada on July 1. Should be easy enough to implement. Should being the operative word Quote
+noncentric Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 Presumably it would be awarded for finding a geocache located in Canada on July 1. Should be easy enough to implement. Should being the operative word The region-specificity might end up being an issue. The 'Get Outdoors' souvenir for this past Saturday (June 11th) was originally announced as US-only. That caused a minor uproar, then the souvenir was changed to being global. Get Outdoors Day souvenir - See comments at bottom of page Wayback Machine view - Showing that it was originally US-only Quote
+thebruce0 Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 The region-specificity might end up being an issue. The 'Get Outdoors' souvenir for this past Saturday (June 11th) was originally announced as US-only. That caused a minor uproar, then the souvenir was changed to being global. Get Outdoors Day souvenir - See comments at bottom of page Wayback Machine view - Showing that it was originally US-only Hm, in that case I think could understand. What about "get outdoors" is really US-centric? Why not make it global? As opposed to a country birthday souvenir which really is time and region specific. But I guess that answers the question that it is already technically possible. Quote
+TriciaG Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 Presumably it would be awarded for finding a geocache located in Canada on July 1. Should be easy enough to implement. Should being the operative word From the petition: "The souvenir should be available to anyone finding a geocache in any of the 10 provinces and 3 territories between June 29 and July 5, 2017 ( a super long weekend!)." Quote
+widgetbrittle Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Signed! What a great idea. Thanks for suggesting it. I've just started geocaching again. I tried it out a decade ago but the gps wasn't mine. It is SO great to see how many more caches there are out there and so many more participants. The vibrancy of the community is great! (And this is a good example of that.) Quote
+Chchchgeo Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 Signed. Hi Folks / Salut! https://docs.google....C1e3uk/viewform There have been a few discussions about requesting a Souvenir from Groundspeak for Canada day weekend 2017 (Canada's 150th Celebration) I created a petition - If you are for the idea I will be presenting it to Groundspeak, and hopefully reducing their mailflow for requests. Please fill out the Petition! Please redistribute across Canada! (SERIOUSLY!!!! POST THIS TO YOUR LOCAL BOARD!!) Il y a eu quelques discussions au sujet de demander un Souvenir de Groundspeak pour le Canada jour week-end 2017 (Célébration 150e du Canada) J'ai créé une pétition - Si vous êtes à l'idée que je présenterai à Groundspeak, et en réduisant l'espérons leur mailflow pour les demandes. S'il vous plaît remplir la pétition! S'il vous plaît redistribuer à travers le Canada! Quote
+TriciaG Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 looks like there is no souvenir. They're "taking it into consideration." Note that this is for NEXT year, the 150th birthday of Canada. Quote
+KateB1973 Posted July 5, 2016 Posted July 5, 2016 Signed! Great idea, thank you for doing this! Quote
+skramble Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Can't remember if I already signed, but I just did (again?). Quote
+Gumbys4eva Posted September 14, 2016 Posted September 14, 2016 Great idea. Thanks for organizing this. Quote
+BCandMsKitty Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 Signed. There's probably still lots of time for it to be implemented. Quote
+LilPJ Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Not Canadian here, but I live close by and love Canada. I would definitely come to get this souvenir. Quote
+Nunavut Taidy Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Signed, on the coast of Canada's third ocean. Course, if this is approved, I shall have to travel "far, far away" to find a cache to log in at (all the local ones are my own, drat the luck). Quote
Pup Patrol Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 I wonder if Signal's upcoming trip to Canada might indicate a souvenir for Canada Day is in the works? B. Quote
+Sherminator18 Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 I wonder if Signal's upcoming trip to Canada might indicate a souvenir for Canada Day is in the works? B. I definitely agree that Canada is where Signal is headed next. But I don't think it will coincide with Canada Day. It seems this event will be before that. Quote
+Pond Bird Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Hi Folks / Salut! https://docs.google....C1e3uk/viewform There have been a few discussions about requesting a Souvenir from Groundspeak for Canada day weekend 2017 (Canada's 150th Celebration) I created a petition - If you are for the idea I will be presenting it to Groundspeak, and hopefully reducing their mailflow for requests. Please fill out the Petition! Please redistribute across Canada! (SERIOUSLY!!!! POST THIS TO YOUR LOCAL BOARD!!) Il y a eu quelques discussions au sujet de demander un Souvenir de Groundspeak pour le Canada jour week-end 2017 (Célébration 150e du Canada) J'ai créé une pétition - Si vous êtes à l'idée que je présenterai à Groundspeak, et en réduisant l'espérons leur mailflow pour les demandes. S'il vous plaît remplir la pétition! S'il vous plaît redistribuer à travers le Canada! That would be a great idea to find a cache in Canada on a certain day. Unfortunately, I don't think that will happen but I do think there is some sort of souvenir planned involving Canada. Maybe August 21st. Quote
+Sherminator18 Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Hi Folks / Salut! https://docs.google....C1e3uk/viewform There have been a few discussions about requesting a Souvenir from Groundspeak for Canada day weekend 2017 (Canada's 150th Celebration) I created a petition - If you are for the idea I will be presenting it to Groundspeak, and hopefully reducing their mailflow for requests. Please fill out the Petition! Please redistribute across Canada! (SERIOUSLY!!!! POST THIS TO YOUR LOCAL BOARD!!) Il y a eu quelques discussions au sujet de demander un Souvenir de Groundspeak pour le Canada jour week-end 2017 (Célébration 150e du Canada) J'ai créé une pétition - Si vous êtes à l'idée que je présenterai à Groundspeak, et en réduisant l'espérons leur mailflow pour les demandes. S'il vous plaît remplir la pétition! S'il vous plaît redistribuer à travers le Canada! That would be a great idea to find a cache in Canada on a certain day. Unfortunately, I don't think that will happen but I do think there is some sort of souvenir planned involving Canada. Maybe August 21st. What makes you think it will be for August 21st? Quote
Pup Patrol Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 Hi Folks / Salut! https://docs.google....C1e3uk/viewform There have been a few discussions about requesting a Souvenir from Groundspeak for Canada day weekend 2017 (Canada's 150th Celebration) I created a petition - If you are for the idea I will be presenting it to Groundspeak, and hopefully reducing their mailflow for requests. Please fill out the Petition! Please redistribute across Canada! (SERIOUSLY!!!! POST THIS TO YOUR LOCAL BOARD!!) Il y a eu quelques discussions au sujet de demander un Souvenir de Groundspeak pour le Canada jour week-end 2017 (Célébration 150e du Canada) J'ai créé une pétition - Si vous êtes à l'idée que je présenterai à Groundspeak, et en réduisant l'espérons leur mailflow pour les demandes. S'il vous plaît remplir la pétition! S'il vous plaît redistribuer à travers le Canada! That would be a great idea to find a cache in Canada on a certain day. Unfortunately, I don't think that will happen but I do think there is some sort of souvenir planned involving Canada. Maybe August 21st. What makes you think it will be for August 21st? https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=344178 I don't think a "solar eclipse" souvenir would mean anything the same as a Canada Day 2017 souvenir. B. Quote
+CanadianRockies Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 That would be a great idea to find a cache in Canada on a certain day. Unfortunately, I don't think that will happen but I do think there is some sort of souvenir planned involving Canada. Maybe August 21st. What makes you think it will be for August 21st? https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=344178 I don't think a "solar eclipse" souvenir would mean anything the same as a Canada Day 2017 souvenir. B. But the eclipses' path doesn't pass through Canada. Quote
+Sherminator18 Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) That would be a great idea to find a cache in Canada on a certain day. Unfortunately, I don't think that will happen but I do think there is some sort of souvenir planned involving Canada. Maybe August 21st. What makes you think it will be for August 21st? https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=344178 I don't think a "solar eclipse" souvenir would mean anything the same as a Canada Day 2017 souvenir. B. But the eclipses' path doesn't pass through Canada. That is exactly why I asked.. Also it seems the Signal visit to Canada would occur way before July or August Edited May 5, 2017 by Sherminator18 Quote
+northernpenguin Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 Well, the email that went out to Premium Members today would indicate this thread was a success! Quote
+noncentric Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 And posted to the blog. I'm glad some grammatical issues were corrected for the blog post. But not everyone is a stickler for 'and' vs 'or' and 'their' vs 'its'. PM Email said: As part of the celebration, you can earn the Canada Day 2017 souvenir by hosting or attending an event on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, 2017. We’re excited to join Canada on celebrating their birthday this July, and we hope you’ll join us! Blog post said: As part of the celebration, you can earn the Canada Day 2017 souvenir by hosting or attending an event on Saturday, July 1 or Sunday, July 2, 2017. We’re excited to join Canadians in celebrating their birthday this July, and we hope you’ll join us! Quote
Pup Patrol Posted May 10, 2017 Posted May 10, 2017 Thank you, Juicepig! And thank you, Groundspeak. B. Quote
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