"It had better not be snowing"
A Double Figure event number has to mean success, and after 37 caching names were in the book after Edition #10 the bar has been set really high. Whilst it is not a requirement that we try to break the record of five and a half hours of nattering, I think ample geochat and the associated banter is mandatory! So come join us early Saturday morning to fill your stomach, have your fill of geochat, and fill your mind with ideas for Saturday caching!
The second event in Belfast will take place on Saturday, 17th January from 930am - 1100am. That said, we have been known to stay past lunchtime and if anyone shows up after the official end I will of course keep the logbook open. We'll meet in the restaurant of Ikea (go in via the main entrance to the north of the carpark and just follow the stairs to the first floor) at one of the tables. The restaurant opens at 930am and I will have my food and be seated at about 945. Look towards the windows in the corner to the northwest of the restaurant overlooking the runway.
There is however, absolutely no requirement to buy food or drink at the venue; however I would imagine it is hard to watch other people tearing into bacon and sausages when you're having nothing :) There is plenty of healthier food available, but I just can't resist a good fry....
This will be an opportunity to help travel bugs and geocoins on their way as well as eat a hearty breakfast ready for your own Saturday caching adventures. Bring your own personal coin/bug selection for discovery and bring your questions about that annoying puzzle along too. You may (or may not) get help! If you have any plans for upcoming caches, this event would be a great time to discuss them with the group. If you're thinking of going to your first event, come along! If you're thinking of a days shopping, why not tie it in with an event cache??
As an aside, don't let me forget to visit a nearby sports store at some point during the day. I've been meaning to go there for ages.
To/from the event:
There is an absolutely incredible amount of free parking in the Ikea carpark so car is by far the best way to get here. Dublin cachers interested in coming should be aware that it is a two hour drive from the M1/M50 junction at the speed limit. There are local bus services in Belfast as well, but I am not familar with the public transport network here. It is a Saturday morning so I'm sure there will be plenty of them.