UPDATE:Thanks to everyone for making this such
a successful event! We had somewhere between 370 and 380
participants which signed into the log book and I am sorry to
announce that we didn’t make the 500 people for the MEGA status!
But we will try to shoot for MEGA status for next year’s event!!
Below is wonderful group photo from Keith Watson for everyone to
view (click on the photo to have access to a larger size).
May 18th 2007 - Bonfire and Open Mic at: N
42.00.880 W 078.50.081
May 19th 2007 - Allegany State Park Geobash and
Caching Event at: N 42.00.621 W 078.49.070
May 20th 2007 - Pancake Breakfast at: N
42.00.880 W 078.50.081
This year with the Pavilion in the Quaker Lake area and Group
Camp #5, we will have an even bigger and better event. One of our
on-going goals is to promote a family friendly event, making it
attractive to even our small cachers! We also recognize that there
will be some of us raring to go caching. There are many permanent
caches located within the park and multiple event caches being
planned. With this in mind, we have attempted to strike a balance
between scheduling and opportunities to mingle and chat. This year,
we are going to try something new and are part of our continuing
effort to promote a family-oriented event. Selected meals will be
prepared available on a good will honor-system donation basis.
Please join us and check out updates on our yahoo group site:
ASP Geobash.
Please help us better plan our meals for the Allegany State Park
Geobash 2 by emailing what meals and how many will be attending
each. Also what you will be bringing for the pot luck lunch on
Saturday geobashfood@yahoo.com .
FRIDAY: May 18th
Having traveled to get to the event, who wants the hassle of
cooking or throwing something together? You can join the fun at
Group Camp #5 area.
Our answer is the Chili and Soup Dinner. After
dinner will be an Open Mic opportunity for our fearless fellow
cachers. A kereoke machine will be available
A Bonfire will provide a place to gather with
fellow cachers and swap stories. Their will be craft projects and
materials for the children after dinner.
Night caches will be available for our die-hard
cachers.
SATURDAY: May 19th
The focus switches to Quaker Lake Pavilion.
Just a hop skip and a jump down the road from Camp #5. Coffee (or
tea) and muffins will be available in the Quaker Lake Pavilion for
you early cachers who need to refuel before hitting that first
cache of the day. Meal will be funded through donation. Several
event caches of varying types and degrees of
difficulties are planned to involve everyone at every level of
caching experience.
Traditional Geocachers Potluck Lunch at Quaker
Area Pavilion. Wow your fellow cachers with your culinary efforts
as we gather mid-day to eat together picnic style. We ask
that you share with us your plans on what you are
bringing, so we can be sure all the bases are covered!
classes for the less experience cacher. A
nature walk for those interested in identification
of what nature has to offer. Children’s games and
the return of Signal the piñata are being planned.
The traditional group picture will be taken
following the potluck lunch. The will definitely be something for
everyone at this family friendly event.
This years raffle will include many geocoins
from different people and places, along with signature items from
different cachers.
Mama mia! It’s a Spaghetti dinner at Camp #5’s
mess hall! An apple dessert will be the topper for this feast. Meal
will be funded through donation.
Camp #5 will be the focus of Saturday’s evening activities, with
an area set aside for the geocoin fans. The Geocoin
Expo will give everyone a chance to draw for prizes by
everyone ho attends. If you are new to the craze, there will be
knowledgeable cachers who will be more than happy to discuss these
unique and beautiful travelers.
SUNDAY: May 20th
For our final get-together, our traditional “Short Stacks and
Long Tales”, fondly remembered by those who attended last year’s
events: Pancake Breakfast, with sausages
and coffee (or tea) too! Meal will be funded through donation.
EVENT STORE:
Everyone will want to be sure to stop in at our event store; we
will have many items to choose from so there should be something
for everyone. We have a brand new coin this year designed by one of
our own committee members using one of Allegany State Parks cutest
raccoons as the model. The committee liked the coin design so much
that we decided to use it for this years design on our other items
as well. We will have coins, pins, patches and sweatshirts
available for sale at the store.
Be sure to check back as the event draws nearer as some items
will be available for pre-sale. We will also be posting the store
hours and prices. So make the event store part of your plans while
at the event - you will like our cute little raccoon!
WELCOME TRAVEL BUGS!
We are looking forward to meeting and greeting all of you!
PLEASE make sure the cacher bringing you to the event has "placed"
you in the event, AND that he/she knows your specific goal(s) and
destinations. If you have your TB sheet please bring it with you as
it will assist us in helping you in your journey to specific
destinations. (The cacher bringing could print your sheet if you
don't have one already in your bag). We will have specific
departure areas for you depending on your goal(s) and/or
destinations. **As soon as you arrive at the event, please proceed
to the TRAVEL BUG reception area for further instructions. Happy
traveling until we see you in May!!!
GEOBASH LODGING
Group Camp #5: SORRY; All Cabins have been
rented.
Allegany State Park Camping: The Quaker Lake
Section of Allegany State Park offers 230 cabins, 189 campsites and
7 full service cottages. All are located on ASP RT #3. Quaker Cabin
Trails (west to east) are Weller, Barton, Taft, Group Camp
5, Ranger, Pinetree, Brow, Ward, Coon, Diehl (cabins and
campsites area), Hamlin, Quaker Lake Pavilion, Circle,
Gypsy, Horseshoe, Reed, Indian, McCabe, Angle, Fancher Cottage
Trail, Buffalo, Parallel, Creekside, Kaiser, and Stony (special for
campers with horses). Cain Hollow Campground sites are located in
the Quaker Lake Section. Red house is about a 20 minute drive from
the Quaker Area.
Reservations/Information is available at 1-800-456-CAMP or
www.ReserveAmerica.com
Motels/Hotels: Although we would love to see
everyone stay with us at Allegany State Park, we know that is not
realistic to expect. For those who would love to join in for the
activities of the Geobash, but would like alternative lodging in
place of a campground, here are some local options:
*Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites 716-945-7600 779 Broad
Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 (exit 20 off I-86)
*Tarry Here Bed & Breakfast 716-945-3123 141 Broad Street,
Salamanca, NY 14779
*Mountain View Motel 716-945-2923 888 Broad Street, Salamanca,
NY 14779
*The Historic Dudley 716-945-2002 132 Main Street, Salamanca, NY
14779
*Best Western/Bradford Inn 814-362-4501 100 Davis Street,
Bradford, PA 16701
RAFFLE DONATIONS:
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Richard Bennett
Altoona,PA
814-942-9011
Solid Wood Productions, LLC
Parkview Super Market
200 West Washington Street
Bradford, PA (814) 368-9911
Sarie's Hair Studio
399 East Main Street
Bradford, PA (814) 362-2025
Ruth Worden
Shinglehouse, PA
The Sports Locker
711 W. State Street
Olean, NY (716) 373-1411
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Warren, PA
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Cache Agent
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