Geocaching at the MOTD7
 

Last year my wife and I hosted a geocaching event- unfortunately, we won't be able to attend this year (the stars keep moving out of alignment). I've received a couple PMs about having one this year... so I thought I would throw it out the group and let someone give it a shot. I'm hoping that we will be back in 2010, there are some fantastic caches out there that we still haven't gotten.

EDITED 2/1/09 by Snooter: This is event has been added to the MOTD calendar, please sign up at this LINK if you plan on attending.

I missed last years events but would definitly like to go after a few. So maybe if it's not a great event like last year with tags, but i'm still willing to get together with everyone to run after some. Definitly need to hit the TN side as well. Gotta color in my states on my profile map..

A pathtag could be made in time visit www.pathtags.com there is a .jpg template on the website, I have a photoshop template which I like better. A .jpg file needs to submitted.

Jeff, you and I could work together and organize the event. With the help of Bruce, of course.

I emailed Snooter for the MOTD 7 logo. Once I get it I can start the pathtag process.

What do you think?

Call me and maybe we can work something out. I was so bummed I did not make it to the dragon last year.

...and I'm bummed I can't make it this year... sounds like it is going be fantastic! But I'll do what I can, to help where I can.

Here's the pathtag for the 2nd Annual Geocaching Meet at MOTD!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o...ocashing03.jpg

A little birdy did it for me. Thanks little birdie!!!

Hey Ang tell your birdie thanks. I was wondering if you would want a different color than the brg so we have a different color every year....just a thought. What about you?

I already ordered it. Plus I was having it made to match the MOTD logo. But good idea. Maybe next year we will have a different color. :thumbsup:

Okay, we're all set....

Here is the sign up page on the MOTD site.

http://www.minisonthedragon.info/2009_geocaching.html

I'm in provided I can still make it to the Dragon! Can you set it up as an event cache on geocaching.com?

Supposedly it has, just waiting for it to be posted. #GC1M7D7

This is event has been added to the MOTD calendar, please sign up at this LINK if you plan on attending.

I just checked again and the event cache that I set up on Geocaching.com still hasn't been approved. Volunteers reveiw them so it could take a little bit. :thumbsup:

slackers :lol:

I know we had some troubles getting it posted last year... got a nasty gram from the reviewer who was concerned it was just for car people. They never read the description that invited all cachers regardless of cachemobile to enjoy. They will question it if you are not from NC and they don't approve events further than three months out.

Great design for the Pathtag! Wish I could make it. I'm hunting for the handout from last year and will update it and make sure it you get it.

Did the MINI cache from last year ever get hidden?

Okay everyone, the event cache is published on Geocaching.com. Go log your intent to attend! :thumbsup:

Whooo hooo....Maybe I will finally get to launch my mini cooper travel bug that i've been holding for like 2 years

Hey snooter...thanks for the link, can you also add it to your 2009 Schedule thread so it's in there as an option as well.
Thanks

done :thumbsup:

We are planning on attending as long as Way doesn't keep up too busy working! We went last year and are looking forward to adding another pathtag to go along with the first.

Can someone please explain this to me i am a little confused. thanks

From geocaching.com

There are thousands of caches around the globe, and probably some near where you live that you pass by on a daily basis! Check out the website and enter your zip code.

Hopefully that gives you a better idea of what geocaching is. As for the event, I believe it's mainly going to be a get together to meet fellow cachers who also happen to love little British cars :) I'm sure afterwards there will be folks who go hunting for the caches located in the area. It's a great hobby, and relatively inexpensive at that! Plus you get the added bonus of seeing places you may never have known about. :grin:

Looks like we're going to have a pretty good turn out.

As we get closer (lots closer) to the event, I have some more info. available now....

I am not putting a limit on the amount of pathtags that you can buy for this event. I ordered 50 so when they're gone, they're gone. $3 per tag.

If you have pathtags of your own that you'd like to trade for one of the event tags, I more than welcome the trade!!! LOL!!!

I have ordered / received items for the prize drawings....

-Geocaching Prize Pack x 2 ("Signal" antenna topper, Geocaching window sticker, Geocaching water bottle)
-Geocaching License Plate Frame x 2
-"Did Not Find" geocoin
-"TN-NC Appalachian Trail" geocoin
-"Union Jack Flag" geocoin

My geo-co-host is putting together a hand out of local caches. This hand out will include all pertinent info. on the cache (coordinates, terrain, difficulty, and description).

Can't wait to see everyone! :grin: