WWFM IV - Edinburgh Event Cache

A Flash Mob event is were a group of people turn up in a public area and do something unexpected, and then quickly disperse leaving muggles wondering what has just happened!

They are generally non geocaching specific, but Podcacher came up with the idea to have simultaneous Geocaching Flash Mob Events world wide. This is just one of many being held around the world at the exact same time. Have a look at SquamLoon's bookmark list for all of the events.

For this event we are going to meet at the above co-ordinates, which are for a raised area next to the Royal Scottish Academy & National Art Gallery at the bottom of the Mound.

Time:

Saturday 8th November at precisely 6pm GMT dispersing at exactly 6:15pm GMT. So don't be late as we will not be waiting and you must interact with the event to log a find.

Instructions:

You must arrive just before 6pm, but do not congregate at the co-ords and do not bunch together chatting. You must ignore other geocachers and blend in with the general public. Keeping a distance of 50-100 metres away from the co-ords would be good.
Doing this will mean that we will appear to come out of nowhere and muggles won't know what is happening. This is part of the fun.

Schedule:

6pm - I will sound a whistle & hopefully everyone will appear from nowhere and close in on me, and you must not speak a word. The event has started.
Cards will be handed out at this point, you must log your visit on the card and hand it back to me. No Log, No Find! Please bring along your own pen/pencil, there won't be time to wait for others to finish using their pens.
This will also be your opportunity to swap TB's & Coins, but I'm afraid no swapping stories.
6:05pm - Group photograph, should be fun trying to sort that out in silence? This also needs to be done quickly as time is tight.
6:08pm - Silent tasks begin.
6:12pm - Initiate final task, which will hopefully draw in lots of muggles that will be wondering what is going on.
6:15pm - Event ends. I will walk away. Everyone do exactly the same, but not all in the same direction. Hopefully leaving behind a good few bemused muggles!!

The event by Jacobite.
The Finishing Touch by Edinburgh walker.

Socialising afterwards:

Due to it being difficult to organise a pub on a Saturday evening in the City centre that will allow children. I have decided that if anyone wants to go for a wee get together afterwards, then I shall be going to McD's on South St. Andrews Street to have a coffee along with HayLin.
I have managed to reserve an area for about 20 people, this should give us enough room to initially get in and find a seat.
If you wish to join me for a coffee or milkshake, then I shall be upstairs by about 6:25pm.
It should be noted that after 6:15pm the event has ended, anyone turning up afterwards, I am afraid that they have not attended the event and will not be allowed to log a find.

Transport:

It's City centre, need I say any more?
Probably best to leave in plenty of time and get the bus in. Any bus that goes to Prince's Street will do.
If you wish to get the train in, then it is less than 5 minutes from Waverley Station.
Remember if you are late, we are not waiting.

Dogs:

Dogs are welcome at the event, as it is in a open public place. This will restrict you from coming for a chat afterwards though.

Note:

This is a fun event, you will be asked to do something that you wouldn't normally do in a public area or anywhere else for that matter, but that is the whole idea of the event. Please turn up with an open mind and we shall all enjoy it immensely.
This event will be happening come rain or shine. So be prepared for the weather please.

Do you wish to be exempt from the above requirements?
Do you still want to log the event as a find?
Do you own a digital camcorder and can bring it along on the evening?

If you have answered yes to these questions, please get in touch, I need someone to record the event for me.