+G Force Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 (edited) Having been to a few events around the country, I have met quite a few cachers but not many from this area. I am interested in meeting the cachers behind the names I see in the logs and wonder if anyone would like to meet up for the usual chat, swapping TB's and drinks. The place I have in mind is near Hadrians Way which I think would be pretty much centrally located for the northeast cachers but am open for ideas. Unfortunately I'll be away for Christmas and the New Year so would have to be in January. Edited December 2, 2004 by G Force Quote Link to comment
+Firth of Forth Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 You might even get a few from North of the Border for that event - that is if they're welcome Quote Link to comment
+Travers Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 It's a definite possiblity, though not if it's a match day! The location is fine. Quote Link to comment
+GAZ Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Sounds good to me.......any weekend after the 3rd Jan......cos we are in Gran Canaria for the New Year GAZ Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted December 7, 2004 Author Share Posted December 7, 2004 (edited) I was hoping for more replies but still think we should go ahead even it's only going to be a few of us as more might join in. Firth of Forth Posted on Dec 1 2004, 02:06 PM You might even get a few from North of the Border for that event - that is if they're welcome My apologies of course it is open to all cachers would love to to see you there. Travers Posted on Dec 1 2004, 02:35 PM It's a definite possiblity, though not if it's a match day! Newcastle are away to Arsenal on the 23rd kicking off at 1600 which should be on the telly. Edited December 7, 2004 by G Force Quote Link to comment
+procky Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 G Force - I would have loved to have been able to make it but unfortunately it's not one of the weekends I had planned to be back home (Consett) - I only get back once every two to three months unfortunately. Hope you have a great weekend anyway - especially if it's snowing up there! Procky & Co Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 You may want to make up an event page now, that way people from around your area that don't come on here get plenty of warning that it is going to happen. Depending on the date & work, then I will come down. I am fairly sure that a few more of us will come down as well. Quote Link to comment
+allieballie Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I will seriously think about coming down - if only because I love that part of the country!! My partner is working that weekend, so I would be on my own with wee man, but I would have to make a final decision after reading the exact details etc, so that I can decide whether or not it would be worthwhile to do this with a 5 year old! Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 I had posted this thread on here to get a feel on which date/location would work out best for the majority of the cachers in the area so haven't gone to making a cache page yet. If I don't get any other feedback I'll just go ahead and set it for the 23rd 1200 -1500 (which I probably should of done in the first place) and hope for the best. Quote Link to comment
+marinor Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 works for me, I should still be home then Quote Link to comment
Moss Trooper Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Can I bring me 4 x 4 Zimmer frame.. Works fer me bonny lad.. as I'm just gettin back into it after a slight absence.. Quote Link to comment
+Longfram Kev Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I;m up for it. Quote Link to comment
Dave from Glanton Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Sounds like a great idea - I'd be up for that Quote Link to comment
Moss Trooper Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 (edited) This is a North/ South Devide thing.. so any one north of Watford is welcome I recon Gets it to top of the list too Edited December 9, 2004 by Moss Trooper Quote Link to comment
+Pooter Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Should be able to make it. Quote Link to comment
+CuplaKiwis Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Yep, count us in. Is there a cache page for it yet? Will be good relaxation before we go back to New Zealand the following weekend to get married!! Think by that stage I'll *definitely* need a beer or three... Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mrs. G Force will be contacting the pub shortly as there seems to be a consensus on the date and place with sufficient interest. There should be a cache page within a week to be submitted to the approvers. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. NVPIV Posted on Dec 10 2004, 04:53 AM Will be good relaxation before we go back to New Zealand the following weekend to get married!! Think by that stage I'll *definitely* need a beer or three... Looks like we'll have something to celebrate as well!!! Quote Link to comment
+Walker Dan Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Fine by me and the missus. Pity about the Toon being at Arsenal, might put a dampner on things. I do have Gunnersaurus travel bug - we could give him the ceremonial chop if all goes wrong for the lads, he he!!! Quote Link to comment
+Postie Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Great idea, but I can only manage saturdays. Greenmantle might be up for it as well. Quote Link to comment
Moss Trooper Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 An don't ferget the name tags Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 May well be up for this if I'm working up there at the time. Quote Link to comment
+Greenmantle Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Sounds like a great idea. Would love to come, but can only make it on a Saturday. Quote Link to comment
+Longfram Kev Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Just discovered it's on the same day as My Burn's Night Supper ( Coquetdale Round table ) and I've already booked tickets. I can probably come along in the afternoon if it's going to be an all day event. LK PS. Can any one tell me - in my ignorance - what's LoL stand for ?? Quote Link to comment
+Postie Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 PS. Can any one tell me - in my ignorance - what's LoL stand for ?? LOL that is funny , I was confused with all these initials untill my 14year old daughter took pity on me!! LOL Laugh Out Loud! I'm sure there will be a page of explanations on the internet somewhere! Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 PS. Can any one tell me - in my ignorance - what's LoL stand for ?? LOL that is funny , I was confused with all these initials untill my 14year old daughter took pity on me!! LOL Laugh Out Loud! I'm sure there will be a page of explanations on the internet somewhere! It was a bit embarrassing when I thought it meant 'lots of love' Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 An update on the event. I have spoken with the Keelman pub which is next to the Big Lamp Brewery. He said there should be no problems as January is fairly quiet and if we have sufficient numbers he can reserve the conservatory for us. The pub menu is a la carte with main courses averaging 5 pounds and the same for the starters. The pub is open from 12 - 9 and serve the meals during that time. Children are welcome and there is wheelchair access but no dogs allowed. With the brewery next door they offer a selection of 8 real ales. I am still have another couple of weeks offshore and will confirm all the above as well as checking on the public transport the beginning of the New Year. From the responses I received it appears that Saturday would be the best date for it unfortunately there was a conflict with someone on the 22nd but looks like he'll be able to make it in the afternoon so will go for that date. I was planning on from noon to 3 pm for the event obviously if any wants to stay longer I'm sure they won't be alone. The event itself will be just an informal gathering to discuss geocaching and trade TB's with a couple of caches hidden nearby for the event (whether these will be official caches is still to be decided). Closer to the date I'll be asking for confirmation and people wanting meals to give the pub some idea of the numbers. Name tags will be provided. Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 All things being equal, I'll be there, I'll be available to be punched/asked for clue for Newcastle's 1st 5* cache. I may well lay another devious one just in time for the event Quote Link to comment
+hedberg Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 How far away is the event location from the DFDS Seaways ferry berth? 22nd are my birthday, and what would be better than taking the ferry from Goteborg, Sweden (where we live) to Newcastle for an event! Quote Link to comment
+hedberg Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Forget my question - the ferry is not operating that weekend due to maintenance Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 rutson Posted on Dec 22 2004, 04:11 PM I may well lay another devious one just in time for the event That would be great as I was one of the ones who had two attempts at your Follow the Arrow at the Mark "the Cat" CIN event. It proved a popular cache on the day with much discussion as well as getting teams out looking together. As for your Texas Inspired I need to punch myself first on that one. hedberg Posted on Dec 22 2004, 10:58 PM How far away is the event location from the DFDS Seaways ferry berth? 22nd are my birthday, and what would be better than taking the ferry from Goteborg, Sweden (where we live) to Newcastle for an event! It's too bad the ferries are not running on the day as it's about 11 miles (as a crow flies) from the ferry berth. Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted December 26, 2004 Author Share Posted December 26, 2004 (edited) Cache event page has been approved and can be found here Get Together. Looking forward to meeting everyone who can make it. Edited December 26, 2004 by G Force Quote Link to comment
+The Forester Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 the ferry is not operating that weekend The ferje fra Bergen til Newcastle will be operating. Much shorter sea crossing and not a particularly hardt kjør fra Göteborg. Det finnes mange geocasjer i byen også, hvis du har noen tid når du venter for båten. Hilsener or God Jul, Skogsmann Olsson Halv Norsk; halv Svensk; halv Engelsk og halv Skotsk (med lite gran Americansk blød også!) Quote Link to comment
+hedberg Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 The ferry from Goteborg would had cost me about SEK195 per way (around £11 per way). To drive many many miles into Norway from Sweden is not economic. Quote Link to comment
+The Forester Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 The ferry from Goteborg would had cost me about SEK195 per way I've gotta change my travel agent! Quote Link to comment
+ribel Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 (edited) Hedberg, if you do make it over, give me a shout. I live next to the ferry terminal and could give you's a lift to the venue. PS - Look out for my newest cache, placed today and awaiting approval Edited December 27, 2004 by ribel Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Ribel: I see it's not approved yet, heading up to Geordieland on Wednesday so may give it a go if it's nearish and possible in the dark! Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted December 28, 2004 Author Share Posted December 28, 2004 I see it's approved now and will have to wait another week or so before I can get to it. Quote Link to comment
+ribel Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Ribel: I see it's not approved yet, heading up to Geordieland on Wednesday so may give it a go if it's nearish and possible in the dark! rutson - it's very quick and easy and do-able in the dark, you'll understand why when you see it! Thanks for the advice on sprucing up your own cache page, I tried it out on this one. Let me know what you think. ribel Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Will try tomorrow night after work then, page looks good. Got a couple of TBs to drop off. Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted January 1, 2005 Author Share Posted January 1, 2005 3 weeks to go so am bumping this back up to the top. Quote Link to comment
+Longfram Kev Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 2 weeks to go so I'm moving it to the front incase anyones not seen it. Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 I have been to the pub and we had an enjoyable meal while we talked with the manager. He did not see any problems and depending on the numbers on where he will reserve for us although will probably be a no smoking area. If it's a nice day (wishful thinking) they have a large picnic table area. There is no problems with children so we won't have to change venues. It was just as well we stopped by as the person I talked to previously was a waiter who didn't pass the message on. I'll be updating the event page in the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Event page has been updated to show the coordinates of the parking lot. Quote Link to comment
+Longfram Kev Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Only 1 week to go....................... Quote Link to comment
Moss Trooper Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 As the cripple of the Northeast cacheing community.. any one want to offer a lift to poor ole MT.. Thats if yer passin Jarrow of course.. divint want to put any one out.. Also gets this back up to top of list Quote Link to comment
+ribel Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Moss, I'm in North Shields and don't mind popping thru the tunnel. Let me know. ribel Quote Link to comment
+marinor Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Hi Moss, if ribel drops out, we can be your back-up, room for one w/crutches stay safe Bill Quote Link to comment
Moss Trooper Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 (edited) Thanks Peeps.. I'm in yer hands rible.. Addres is 15 Raby Gardens, Jarrow. or if yer wana be really posh 54°58.050'N, 1°29.175'W. If you can give me a time Ill hobble too it See yer in a week an thanks. Yer can have a play with me TomTom Go Moss And thanks to you too Bill Edited January 15, 2005 by Moss Trooper Quote Link to comment
+ribel Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I'll see you Saturday then. 11am okay? If I find your place, does it count as a find? ribel Quote Link to comment
+G Force Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 (edited) ribel Posted on Jan 17 2005, 12:44 AM I'll see you Saturday then. 11am okay? If I find your place, does it count as a find? ribel You can always sign his cast for the log but would think it would only be a difficulty of 1 as he shouldn't be too hard to spot. Edited January 19, 2005 by G Force Quote Link to comment
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