SlytherinAlex Posted October 29, 2004 Posted October 29, 2004 (edited) Part of the fund raising for the Mark "the Cat" Children In Need Event is a travel bug race with an as yet unnanouced Grand Prize donated by Harrogate Hunters. Although the rules are a little bit woolly at the moment, I feel the time is right to start the ball rolling. I have made up a number of bugs (27 as of this moment, all with a laminated tag showing a different breed of cat on one side and a narrative on the other explaining about the event and a little about the influence that Mark had on the UK geocaching scene over the last couple of years. Each tag is numbered. The general idea is that travel bugs will be simultaneously released in various parts of the world and gain points under an as yet undecided system involving miles travelled and times found by different cachers. I know it's vague, but it will become clearer when I've had time to think of some rules. My proposal is to sell entries for 5 pounds to cover the cost of the tag and postage to far flung parts of the world plus a donation of however much you feel like giving to the worthy cause. No minimum, no maximum, no publicity. There will be no league table showing who gave most, I'm not into that kind of thing. Now here's the rub. Anyone who purchases a travel bug in the next week. ie before next Saturday, will have their bug released in some part of the USA. I am going to Austin on the 8th November and will give some to my friends there, some will be mailed to people I know in other parts of the USA. All will be released into the wild at around the same time after the Event on the 21st November. So although you will not get the 4000 odd miles for the transatlatic trip, you will have your bugs released in prime geocaching country. Anyone who wants to have a bug released over there, please email me slytherin@REMOVETHISgeeksquad.co.uk for payment instructions. Cheques made payable to "Children in Need". I have decided against using Paypal as they take a cut out of the money. This offer is not restricted to UK geocachers. I have had enquiries from the States already. Anyone, anywhere in the world can buy a bug and participate in the race. As well as the main prize, there will also be a special "Numbers" prize for the bug that clocks up the highest mileage by fair means or foul. Mileage can only be claimed by a bug being present at a geocache (real or virtual) but the bug can travel from cache to cache by whatever means is available - post, plane or carrier pigeon. Use your initiative. Anyone who doesn't get a bug prior to the event will be able to get one on the day, subject to availability. Also, I'm still looking for raffle prizes, so if you have anything please let me know. I hope this is all crear to everyone. Edited October 29, 2004 by SlytherinAlex
+John Stead Posted October 29, 2004 Posted October 29, 2004 Can I have lucky 7 please - then I may forgive you for THAT photo!
SlytherinAlex Posted October 30, 2004 Author Posted October 30, 2004 Me too! I want one. What number?
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Can we have number 13 please ? Email on its way.
SlytherinAlex Posted October 30, 2004 Author Posted October 30, 2004 Can we have number 13 please ? Email on its way. Sorry, someone has alredy bagged 13. 7, 13 and 26 are spoken for. Alex.
SlytherinAlex Posted October 30, 2004 Author Posted October 30, 2004 Number 18? 18? It's yours. Alex.
+The Hokesters Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Hi Alex, Just tried to send you an E to slytherin@REMOVETHISgeeksquad.co.uk and it was bounced :-( #5 please. Simon
+rutson Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Please tell me you didn't forget to REMOVETHIS?
+The Hokesters Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Please tell me you didn't forget to REMOVETHIS? I'm sayin' nowt
+The Wombles Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 We'll have one - ideally the Maine Coon if still available.
SlytherinAlex Posted October 30, 2004 Author Posted October 30, 2004 We'll have one - ideally the Maine Coon if still available. Maine Coon TB - sold to the man with the fluffy tailed pussy.
+NickandAliandEliza Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Cheques in the post ->we'd like a Bengal if possible...............
+NIBBO Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Manx Cat if available, or number 15 Cheers, NIBBO
+Beds Clangers Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 If there is still one going put us down for one, call it "catwithastump". Have a very large black & white cat with no tail, sorry very late you work it out!! Nick
+Pharisee Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 (edited) Wedge should be with you on Monday. If you have anything that resembles my Soda Cat then I'll take it [EDIT... she's the one on the right. The one on the left is MacCavity T/B] Edited October 30, 2004 by Pharisee
+The Hokesters Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Can none of you tell Hokeydog that we are taking these TB's out please? She would be truly jealous
+G Force Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Can you save one for us if possible a tiger one? We are still planning on having that weekend free so we should be able to pick it up at the event. If our plans change I'll contact you.
SlytherinAlex Posted November 2, 2004 Author Posted November 2, 2004 Wedge should be with you on Monday.If you have anything that resembles my Soda Cat then I'll take it [EDIT... she's the one on the right. The one on the left is MacCavity T/B] No problem John, I will use the picture you have supplied.
+Pharisee Posted November 2, 2004 Posted November 2, 2004 Wedge should be with you on Monday.If you have anything that resembles my Soda Cat then I'll take it [EDIT... she's the one on the right. The one on the left is MacCavity T/B] No problem John, I will use the picture you have supplied. Thank 'ee, kindly, zurrr.
SlytherinAlex Posted November 4, 2004 Author Posted November 4, 2004 Last chance to buy a bug. They will be released on the day of the CIN event in California, Arozona and Texas. -
+Team Vorvik Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 Hi Alex i tried to email you but as i have not had a reply unsure wether you recieved email? Andi VorvikHunter
+Pengy&Tigger Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 Last chance to buy a bug. They will be released on the day of the CIN event in California, Arozona and Texas. - Can you put is down for 2? P&T
SlytherinAlex Posted November 4, 2004 Author Posted November 4, 2004 Hi Alex i tried to email you but as i have not had a reply unsure wether you recieved email? Andi VorvikHunter I misslaid your email I have now replied. -
SlytherinAlex Posted November 4, 2004 Author Posted November 4, 2004 Last chance to buy a bug. They will be released on the day of the CIN event in California, Arozona and Texas. - Can you put is down for 2? P&T Done.
+steviep Posted November 5, 2004 Posted November 5, 2004 (edited) any left, i would like one. cheers steviep (email to you keeps being rejected) Edited November 5, 2004 by steviep
SlytherinAlex Posted November 5, 2004 Author Posted November 5, 2004 any left, i would like one. cheers steviep (email to you keeps being rejected) You have to REMOVE the bit that says REMOVETHIS for the email addres supplied. Better still Click here to email me. Alex. -
SlytherinAlex Posted November 5, 2004 Author Posted November 5, 2004 Are any of these left? thanks I have emailed you Welch.
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 5, 2004 Posted November 5, 2004 If it's not too late, could you put me down for one - a fat cat if there are any available. Cheers Adrian
+The J J Noodle Fan Club Posted November 5, 2004 Posted November 5, 2004 One please (if any are left) - email on way. Jon.
+Learned Gerbil Posted November 5, 2004 Posted November 5, 2004 I sent a cheque for a bug first class last Sunday. Has it been received?
SlytherinAlex Posted November 5, 2004 Author Posted November 5, 2004 I sent a cheque for a bug first class last Sunday. Has it been received? Yes, your bug is laminated an ready to fly...
+68 GUNS Posted November 5, 2004 Posted November 5, 2004 E-mail sent, hope were not too late, missed this thread!!
+welch Posted November 5, 2004 Posted November 5, 2004 Are any of these left? thanks I have emailed you Welch. Received and replied.
+steviep Posted November 6, 2004 Posted November 6, 2004 doh thanks alex! or should i say der, (i'm getting better with computers honest, i can turn it on all on my own now)any way thanks for the help alex,email sent & recieved the cheque is on it's way.any chance of calling mine- steviep-ussy
SlytherinAlex Posted November 6, 2004 Author Posted November 6, 2004 The long and laborious task of activating all the bugs has started. #1 is in Mark's name and the travel bug page is here. The others will follow much the same pattern. If anyone has any suggestions for changes in the wording or the format, please let me know before tomorrow as it's easier to cut and paste than is is to go back an amend loads of pages. All 27 bugs are sold and over 300 pounds has been raised so far. I am getting some more bug tags that will be available for sale/donation on the day so don't worry if you haven't got one yet. alex.
+The Hokesters Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Will we be adding our TB's to our own accounts Alex? Si
Slytherin Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 Will we be adding our TB's to our own accounts Alex? Si No, I have registered all the bugs. Do a travel bug search on "Charity" and you should see them all. I decided that it was easier to have them all in the same place. Apart from anything else, it makes the cheat's race a little harder as no one (except me of course) known the tag number of their bug. I have sorted out four locations for starting points. Sacramento c/o Hornet, Austic c/o moi, Seattle (someone from Austin is going there on exactley the right day, and Arizona. So a fair spread of locations. I'm in Dallas right now (the wonder of free wireless internet) and three lots of bugs are here with me. They were all sealed up by a blindfolded Mrs Slytherin, so I have no idea which 6 bugs I have in my envelope and will only know when they are released in Austin on the 21st. By which time I will be back in the UK. So, all is going well. While I am in the States four new caches will be placed near to the event location, so everyone will have something to do apart from drinking!!
+DesG Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 I wish you would have said that we wouldn't be logging them as our own bug, I don't mind the donation to CiN but wouldn't have wasted a fiver for a bug that's not our's. Des & Bren snerdbe
Slytherin Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 (edited) I wish you would have said that we wouldn't be logging them as our own bug, I don't mind the donation to CiN but wouldn't have wasted a fiver for a bug that's not our's. Des & Bren snerdbe If that's the way you feel, I will send you your money back. I don't see how anyone can think of a charitable donation as a waste of money. Takes all sorts I suppose. I will check the bugs I have, if yours is amongst them I will bring it back home with me and sell it to someone else. Edited November 9, 2004 by Slytherin
+Learned Gerbil Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 I confess some surpise at this. I thought I would be getting a bug in my name rather than paying for someone else to get the bug added to their stats. I am not the sort to be seriously bothered about the money given the purpose of the exercise, but I do feel cheated about the TB.
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