Seifer Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 (edited) We are organising another late X-mas socail like last year (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=46916). The Date is provisionally fixed as 25th Janurary 2004. The Co-ords are the same as last year (N 51° 06.005 W 001° 24.025) We are probably going to place a cache in the village of Crawley for you to go and find and there is also going to be a prize for the person who travels to the event in the most environmentally friendly way (I think!). We will be going down the Pub sometime soon to arrange bookings. Secret Santa will also make a comeback, but we will post details of that nearer the date. We will also be doing a couple of silly quizzes (Can any cacher who has a Dog please email me a photo on michael@v-69.co.uk) I'm pretty sure I've missed something, but I'll remember later! EDIT: I remember, Omally will be selling ammo boxes If you have any intention of coming, please reply below so we can have an idea of numbers. Mike Blitz (The Starnge One) Edited November 21, 2003 by Seifer Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I hope to be there, but I doubt if I'll win the prize for environmentally friendly transport. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Oh no.... not more beer Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Oh no.... not more beer I'm afraid so.... sorry to be the one to have to FORCE you! Paul Quote Link to comment
+djh Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 We will be there!!!! DJH Quote Link to comment
+minstrelcat Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 We hope to be there. Adam & Lisa Quote Link to comment
Team Tate Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 We hope to be there too. Will have a couple of things with us that may be a nice surprise for some......news of this to follow Sarah xx Quote Link to comment
+Rocky Balboa Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Will make an appearance if possible but Sunday is usually a work day for me so we'll have to see Quote Link to comment
+Lizzzzeeeee Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 'Tis sufficiently far in the future for us to be able to say yes pretty confidentially, at least the moment! Thanks for organising it! Quote Link to comment
+SimonG Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Yup, I'll definitely be there! Quote Link to comment
+THE BRAMBLERS Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment
+Huga Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Yeah, why not, sounds like a laugh 25th of Jan is good for me (is it still provisional or fixed now?) Quote Link to comment
+G&C Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Yes, We will be there. Also why don't you want a photo of our cat? Surely that's discrimination. G&C Quote Link to comment
Krazy Kats Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 The Krazy Kats will be there. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 (edited) OK, I can now confirm that the Winchester Late Xmas Cache Bash will be on Sunday 25th Jan, 2004, at the "Rack & Manger Country Pub & Restaurant" (ie same as in Jan 2003!) The proprietor came up with a good suggestion: rather than trying to serve us during the normal Sunday-lunch period (ie 12 to 2-ish), he could keep the kitchen open later than normal, and then serve us all after 2-00 or 2-30. That seems like a reasonable suggestion.... it makes it less of a rush for people to arrive, and lets people chat & have a drink or three first. It would also let the early-arrivers go out to do the event cache before lunch if they wish to. Of course, if you feel you can't wait that late for food, you could always book for lunch in the restaurant side. Could I have some feedback on this idea please? Michael has started on the event's cache page, so that should be available shortly. Paul Edited November 30, 2003 by paul.blitz Quote Link to comment
+THE BRAMBLERS Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 That's ok with us. No flies on that landlord. Well hope not anyway. Quote Link to comment
+minstrelcat Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 Grest idea - should mean we get served more quickly. I've requested that day off work (poor ole shift worker that I am) so we should be there! Lisa Quote Link to comment
+Mr & Mrs Hedgehog Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 We'll be there.... erm where exactly is 'there'? Not sure where that pub is. Cheers Peter and Susan Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 We'll be there.... erm where exactly is 'there'? Not sure where that pub is. Cheers Peter and Susan The co-ords are in the first post of the thread. Quote Link to comment
Seifer Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 The cache (once approved) can be found by clicking the link below! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=104879 Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 We'll be there.... erm where exactly is 'there'? Not sure where that pub is. Cheers Peter and Susan For anyone who prefers finding the place without resorting to a GPS, the pub is the "Rack & Manger", and is on the Stockbridge Road (B3049) about 6 km NW of Winchester. Driving from Winchester, its 2 km past Sparsholt College, its on the left on the crossroads (where you would turn right to go to Crawley). For those who want to do some other caches, then our "Up & Down Again" multicache is a further 4.7 km towards Stockbridge. Also, "Dodge City? Where time stood still" is a nice walk around and near Stockbridge itself (6.5km away). I'll print off some cache sheets for those as well. Not to forget the event cache itself, which will be, I hope, in Crawley Village area, and will be available to do all day (clue sheets will be available at the pub). Paul Quote Link to comment
Ben Pid Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 This was a cracker last year so will def be there again this year. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment
+Nzbuu Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I intend to be there if I can find someone to take me. Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I intend to be there if I can find someone to take me. Well, if you let everyone know WHERE you are, you might get an offer of a lift.... paul Quote Link to comment
+Nzbuu Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 (edited) Anyone who is likely to offer me a lift already knows where I am (Cambridge). Or alternatively, I know enough cachers nearby who would probably be able to help me out. Edited December 20, 2003 by Nzbuu Quote Link to comment
+Ann_and_Brian Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 We intend being there, Ann and Brian Quote Link to comment
+Wood Smoke Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 So do we :-) WoodSmoke Quote Link to comment
+Molinnis Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 All being well we will be there. Mike & Mandy Quote Link to comment
Ben Pid Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 QUOTE (Nzbuu @ Dec 20 2003, 06:28 PM) I intend to be there if I can find someone to take me. Well, if you let everyone know WHERE you are, you might get an offer of a lift.... Speaking of lifts! Meery Christmas to you Hornet are going to be going to this again wink wink....nudge nudge....I owe you a pint I feel Quote Link to comment
+Lost in Space Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 For anyone who prefers finding the place without resorting to a GPS, the pub is the "Rack & Manger", and is on the Stockbridge Road (B3049) about 6 km NW of Winchester. Driving from Winchester, its 2 km past Sparsholt College, its on the left on the crossroads (where you would turn right to go to Crawley). For those who want to do some other caches, then our "Up & Down Again" multicache is a further 4.7 km towards Stockbridge. Also, "Dodge City? Where time stood still" is a nice walk around and near Stockbridge itself (6.5km away). I'll print off some cache sheets for those as well. -- - - km..?? What's that in real money? (miles, yards, feet, inches, thou) Quote Link to comment
+watermillers Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 Thankyou paul,we will see you there Quote Link to comment
+Gavotteers Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 We hope to be there Happy New Year Quote Link to comment
+Daisy&me Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 We expect to be there. Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Just so you know (I've been asked a couple of times): No, there is no need to book lunch, if you want to do as most people will, which is to be fed after about 2:00/2:30ish. The landlord is keeping the kitchen open late, and will feed his "normal" customers, and then feed us. Doing things like that should mean that we shouldn't have to wait so long for food. (If you wish to be "a normal customer", and book a table, and be fed between 12:00 and 2:00 then you will need to book) Paul Quote Link to comment
+TheCookieCrew Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Paul, thanks for the timely repost.... Had seen the thread early then forgotten all about it... We shall be there, with the minor cookies, we will hopefully get to hit the local caches too. Mike Quote Link to comment
+paul_and_judith Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Ooops sorry for the late reply We'll be there. Quote Link to comment
+Nawtcher Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 A fairly last minute decision, but Treker82 and Nawtcher will be coming. Quote Link to comment
+Omally Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I'll have some Ammo boxes for sale, just in case you missed my postings elsewhere. Quote Link to comment
+DTJM Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Just to a quick post to say that we are both hoping to make it. We are looking forward to putting faces to the team names! DTJM (Denise & Tim) Quote Link to comment
+-radar- Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I think I will be there also. Around 2ish if it's not too late Quote Link to comment
+stu_and_sarah Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 (edited) Stu and I are hoping to get there too. Sarah -- Edited January 23, 2004 by stu_and_sarah Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Me and 'im should be there Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I think I will be there also.Around 2ish if it's not too late should just about be starting at 2pm! :-) see you there! paul Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Excellent do Paul, Well Done all who helped!! Quote Link to comment
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