+DomHeknows Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 The owners of the Dont look Down cache are coming up and will be at the cache on Saturday 17th July to help those who REALLY want to do this cache. Its not been found for a while and the last couple have been notfounds but they are replacing the cache (if they cant find it). Although it can't be an official cache event - people are welcome, 1st come first served (after me :-) ) to the cache - they suggest about 10 people can do the cache. It would make a nice chance to meet up with some local cachers and also an opportunity to do a 5/5 cache which needs rope climbing equipment. You may want to post a note on here (or the cache I guess) if you intend to be there. Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Are you planning on climbing up or abseiling down? This might sound strange but I am ok with abseiling, but not so great at climbing. Having said that, I haven't abseiled in a long time either. If I bottle it, Pengy says she'll do it, so we'll probably be there. Tigger Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Count me in it been the top of my list for a LONG time. Will take along my SLR camera so hopfully will be able to post some pics. Do you have a time ?? Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 not sure, but if you contact the owner via their profile you can arrange times and contact details. I hope to be there about 9-10 onwards with the (digital) camera. Its congleton carnival in the afternoon which I want to get home for and take some more pictures so i'll be leaving about 12.30ish. Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Will take my digital as well but have a nice zoom lens on the SLR for close ups of the fear on peopls faces . I will drop them a line thanks for posting it Andy Quote Link to comment
+MarcB Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Sounds very good! Put me on the maybe list... MarcB Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I've posted a note asking if a reasonably fit 67 year old would be accepted or flung off the edge - now don't take that as an invitation those of you who know me! Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 (edited) Its a pity it cant be an event cache wow 500th post Edited July 4, 2004 by Deego Quote Link to comment
+Brenin Tegeingl Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Its a pity it cant be an event cache wow 500th post Brian why don't you organise it as one, just put a time, date and objective on the cache page. That'll give every one who attends at least one cache, even if they don't feel up to going after it. Dave Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 (edited) we'd have to find somewhere to discuss geocaching - doing a cache is not eligible for a cache event (shame). I don't know the area at all to be honest but I'm wondering if everyone brought a rug to sit on and a thermos then maybe we could discuss caching - whilst laughing at the terrified faces of the cachers at the top of the climb. The nearest pub, which seems to be mentioned alot online, is The Winking Man,Buxton Road,Upper Hulme,Leek. I don't know if its any good - any local people been there? I'll try and see if I can contact the owner to see if they do food and open to holding a meet there. Mr Moderator - how much notice do you need to activate an event cache? EDIT: for possible pub meetup Edited July 5, 2004 by DomHeknows Quote Link to comment
+aRRKS Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Hope to see you all there on the 17th - the last undiscovered cache in Cheshire for us ! Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Liam as told me to give him a ring when I get there. What time is everybody thinking? I am easy (or so I have been told) Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 i'm hoping to be there from 9.30,10am until about 12, 12.30. Apparently there is a nearer pub that the winking man but we don't know the name of it. I'll see if I can get a run out to it tomorrow night. The only problem with a pub meet is everyone meets at the pub whilst poor Liam and co are stuck on the hill waiting for everyone :-( Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Yep I will be there around 9.30 as well then. Hope He has some hefty rope I am not as slim as I was . Do you think we should let aRRKS do it, dont think its fair that they have cleared up all the cheshire caches first I still have about 25 to do. But then I do live in Staffordshire Quote Link to comment
+aRRKS Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Do you think we should let aRRKS do it, dont think its fair that they have cleared up all the cheshire caches first I still have about 25 to do. You're just miffed that we beat you to A funny thing happened on the way to the forum even though you walk Jake there most nights Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 Careful you two - we don't want to be picking 3 sets of cachers off the bottom of the climb - arrks, dego and jstead! Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 You must all be mad, I would much rather keep my feet on the ground. I don't like heights as it is and so find some normal caches rather difficult and a challenge to get to. We would have liked to have been there to watch though, but we have arranged to go to the CITO event in Wales which is on the same day. Joan Quote Link to comment
+Teasel Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Not sure whether I'll be able to make it (family wedding that day), but I will if I can. Apparently there is a nearer pub that the winking man but we don't know the name of it. There's the Rock Inn at Upper Hulme, which is about here. Has both carpeted and tiled bars, depending on how muddy (bloody?)you get! I'd suggest that if there's a pub event cache, that it doesn't start until everyone's "off the hill". Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 thanks Teasel. I hope to get to one or either of these pubs to try and arrange a meet up but if anyone else goes by before me then thats great too. Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 I've promised to help at the CITO event at Flint and have only just learned that it will be the same day - if we really are starting at 9.30 I may be able to do the cache and get over to Flint in time, foregoing the pleasures of the pub after and will have to think about it next week. Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I will be there around 9.30 but might be wise to contact Liam and ask him when he will be there. If you are in a rush you can go first. unless DomHeknows minds. I am not sure who else is going there might only be 3 or 4 of us Quote Link to comment
+Seasider Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Count me in! I too need to get to Wales afterwards so would prefer an early slot as well! Cheers! Seasider Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 I too need to get to Wales afterwards so would prefer an early slot as well! Same here please! Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Looks like the cachers are taking over the Roaches then Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 11, 2004 Author Share Posted July 11, 2004 I don't mind pushing the people over the cliff first - BUT i do have to be back in congleton by 1pm. Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Good luck to all attemting the cache next Saturday Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 (edited) I dont mind going last. Looking forward to meeting you all. I have only met one cacher before (TheCat on the fox hunt) Edited July 12, 2004 by Deego Quote Link to comment
+MarcB Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I'd love to do this but I'd have to be back in Stafford in my work clothes by midday. No chance MarcB Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 well after the alchemy quest last weekend and 4 caches yesterday I HAVE to find another cache to do before Saturday morning so that this one will be my 150th - seems an appropriate one to do. Met my first cacher in the field yesterday, so this week has/will be my most memorable geocaching (and the most active) Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 If the rope cant take my weight and a fall, will somebody look after my caches Fat bloke on a rope Brian Quote Link to comment
+aRRKS Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 If the rope cant take my weight and a fall, will somebody look after my caches Yes - and Cacher Of The Month pages - so we stand a chance of being 1st Quote Link to comment
+Martyn B & April A Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Regrettably, due to a prior engagement which might involve drinking copious amounts of alcohol in the Manchester area, we can't make the gig on Saturday. One thing has crossed my mind, though and that's the situation with parking up on the Roaches - I'm not sure what it's like now, but a few years ago it was quite difficult and I feel sure that in some parts of the obvious access road there are actually double yellow lines. Most of the parking spots are usually nicked by the climbers or walkers who get up at the crack of dawn. I seem to recall that a shuttle bus service was introduced to accommodate the walkers / climbers, which sets off from a car park in the vicinity of Titterstone reservoir, but it might well be worth somebody checking with the tourist information in Leek to confirm the current situation.... Apologies if this is a subject which has already been covered and also if my information is now out of date but we have been caught out up there a couple of times in the past. It's a fantastic area, well worthy of greater exploration, a visit to Lud's Church should not be missed ! Have a good time, all those who attend ! Martyn B Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Yes there is a park and ride from Tittesworth Res (or an easy 2 miles walk via public footpath). but parking is normally ok, unless its really warm or a bank holiday. With the early (ish) start I cant see any problem (Fingers crossed) Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 that and the fact its st swithens and raining means it'll still be raining on saturday means there won't be many people there, although with all the cachers coming out of the woodwork, we could be taking up the space ourselves. Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 well after the alchemy quest last weekend and 4 caches yesterday I HAVE to find another cache to do before Saturday morning so that this one will be my 150th See you have done it . as your one tonight puts you on 149. I was walking Jake over the fields at 6 but did not see You. Quote Link to comment
+Seasider Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Got up... Saw the weather... Went back to bed!! All the best to you rain larks!! Cheers! Seasider Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I really enjoyed today, glad the rain stayed off. It was nice to be able to put faces to names and to do the cache that has been sitting at the top of my list for ages I have put some Pictures on if anybody wants a look Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 I think the cachers outnumbered the climbers on the roaches today, but only just. Had a great time with everyone who turned up - my photos are online from http://www.absoblogginlutely.net/absocachi...ive/004310.html Quote Link to comment
+yorkstan Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I think the cachers outnumbered the climbers on the roaches today, but only just. Had a great time with everyone who turned up - my photos are online from http://www.absoblogginlutely.net/absocachi...ive/004310.html Absolutely brilliant pictures. I would have loved to have been there, but other commitments prevented that, but it looks like you all had a great time. Congratulations to all who completed this cache. Yorkstan Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 That was brilliant. Many thanks to Liam and Sharon for their care of a gerieatric who probably ought to have had the rope round a different part of his body and to Brian and Andy for their photos. It was well worth the rush for me and I did get to Castle Clean Up - well too late to do any work but in time for food and fellowship. Quote Link to comment
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