Any Irish geocacher worth their weight in salt (or smileys) will be up in Newry on the 19th for a boozy and rowdy retirement party, shall we say. We all know the best cure for a raging hangover is a whopping great fry-up. And if you're not at that party, or you were and you weren't drinking, or you were at home drinking mead on your own or any combination of the above, a whopping great fry-up is a great cure for hunger. So is other food. Which you could also have.
Saturday 20th January is the date for the next Belfast Breakfast. Every time I've come up for these over winter the weather has been dreadful with lots of snow. Fingers crossed it'll be warm and balmy this time. 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!
This event (in Belfast) will take place on Saturday, 20th January from 930am - 1100am. That said, we have been known to stay a lot later than that 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, I need about 150 caches in Ulster for a certain challenge. Routes for a rampage suggested!!
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.