Why is it that there are no events in Naples? Why?
Why??
So I thought, let's change all that. Let's have a nice,
friendly get-together. Maybe something simple... something
no-frills... maybe something at a family-oriented
restaurant.
But, this was just my thought. So I selected a number
of area cachers and asked them what they would like to see
in an event such as this.
Unanimously, they said they wanted something simple...
something no-frills... and without a doubt, something at a
pub.
A pub?? My... what a thirsty bunch we have in Naples!
So... a pub it is! We will be meeting at the English Pub in Naples
starting, oh, sevenish.
The English Pub
in Naples looks absolutely nothing like this.
You will be unable to pass the English Pub guardian knights
unless you answer the Riddles Three.
Or bring your GPS.
Or a bribe. Bribes are good.
Are you new to geocaching...? We want to see you
there! This is a perfect opportunity to get more information
about the sport from veteran geocachers who can explain in
excrutiating detail what it's like to have poison ivy all over
every inch of your body. I've provided the address to the pub
within the encrypted hint on this cache page.
Note: If you're a seasoned geocacher with a working GPS and
you use the hint, you're an absolute weenie.
What kind of event is this
eventless event anyway? Well...
Do you like prizes?
Do you like sponsors?
Do you like looking for caches in oppressive Florida sunshine?
Do you like prying a competitor off a cache-dash container that is
rightfully yours?
If so, that's a shame... because it ain't happening here.
This is a basic, no-frills meet, greet, and eat. And it's Dutch
Treat, so bring along someone Dutch to buy the food and drinks for
you. Failing this, bring your wallet, and keep it in a pocket
that's rated a 1/1 difficulty.
Are you the kind of
cacher that feels slimey all over just thinking about logging an
event without having to sign a logbook or look for a cache? We have
you covered! We'll have a logbook inside the pub, and might even
have an event-only cache for you to find. Just remember: the
difficulty increases the more you drink.
And by the way: if you plan to drink your way to a difficulty
3 or higher, bring a designated driver. If I have to drive you
home, the stereo gets tuned to either rap or smooth jazz for the
ride, depending on which one I notice makes you wince more.
Infrequently Asked Questions (IAQ)
Q: Is this a "drinking" event, an "eating" event, or a
"drinking AND eating" event?
A: Yes.
Q: What time does the event officially end?
A: When the owner or a Collier County sheriff's deputy drags the
last of you out. The official hours of the English Pub is 11am to
"late". In theory, the event could potentially run until "late".
"Late", by definition, is the moment you become incredibly annoying
to pub staff, your wallet becomes empty, or you stop buying
stuff.
Q: I don't own a GPS. Can I still attend?
A: Certainly! In fact, attendance by the geocaching-curious is
greatly encouraged.
Q: Now that you're carrying around
Ooooh... Alberto! (GCWJ3E) in the trunk of your car: can I
steal your car keys and log it as a "find"?
A: No. And even in my trunk, this cache is still a difficulty
three. Just ask the few who have truthfully found it. For that
matter, ask the few who have seen the inside of my trunk.
Q: Can I come to the event clad in chainmail, brandishing a
broadsword, and wearing a festive codpiece?
A: No, no, and... PLEASE, no.
Keep checking back for updates... and please RSVP with a "will
attend" logging so we have an idea how many are planning to
attend!