I thought I would create another event (at my "usual" coordinates) to assist anyone who is trying to earn their "Greetings 2024" souvenir with an opportunity that might be closer to home. 
Having said that, though, I feel I must come clean and reveal the actual reason for this event. 
You see, when I packed my belongings to make the move from my former residence (of 28 years) in North Vancouver to come to Parksville near the end of last April I brought ALL of my geocaching equipment with me. Boxes, and boxes, and boxes
of gear, cache containers, clothing, accessories, TOTTs, swag, and so on. For 2024 I have resolved to reduce my stockpile of excessive geocaching supplies (I could open a store. Really! I'm not joking!!
or am I?)
So while you are part of my "captive audience" enjoying the morning get-together you can do a good deed by helping me to fulfill one of my many, many New Year's Resolutions! 
Please drop by if you can make it. I hope to see the usual suspects as well as some new faces. Or maybe even an old acquaintance with a new face!