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WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« on: January 24, 2009, 10:44:11 AM »
The next World Wide Flash Mod Event (WWFM 5) is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2009.  ( see information for GC1GYQK - WWFM IV: Snow or Shine in Marathon)

I am planning to host this event again this spring.

Because of the timing with the SCC 2009, there is basically two options for this event:

1) If the SCC 2009 is held on the weekend of April 24-25, 2009,  I will host the event in Marathon.  This is the preferred dates for the SCC 2009 for both my wife and I.

2) If the SCC 2009 gets voted for the weekend of May 2, 2009,  I could host the event in Thunder Bay with some help.  But, my wife (pnutbeagle) will not be able to attend either event that weekend.

I prefer the first option

What do people think?

Jim
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Re: WWFM V
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2009, 09:06:45 PM »
Looks like the SCC2009 event will be held on May 1/2 weekend.


For a 15 minute diversion form the SCC2009 event, I will organize a WWFM V Event for Thunder Bay.


The WWFM V Event would take place from 13:00 to 13:15 hours on Saturday, May 2, 2009.


I think a good central location would be by that Caboose Cache (CN 78175) that has given various geocachers so much trouble to find.

So I will submit a write-up for a  WWFM V Event in Thunder Bay in Marina Park by the Caboose CN 78175.  I will have to think about some oddball theme and name for the event - maybe something railway related for H-K.

At least I know the coordinates for that location.


Comments?


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Re: WWFM V
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2009, 10:05:07 PM »
I think you've picked an excellent location for the WWFM! You're sure to get a lot of folks turning up for it at the caboose too! I only wonder how we we all maintain a semblance of stealth after the event? I can imagine a number of people continuing to skulk around that caboose! ;)
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Re: WWFM V
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2009, 11:25:19 AM »
Stealth...Bring your skateboards and BMXs! ;D
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Re: WWFM V
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2009, 02:52:41 PM »
I don't think I would spend more fruitless hours on the caboose cache during the SCC!!  Enough fruitless hours last year, haha.  Still want to find it sometime though. 
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Re: WWFM V
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2009, 08:45:54 PM »
I think I have a possible name for the WWFM V:


WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose


Ha! Ha!
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2009, 11:12:13 PM »
Event cache for  WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose  (GC1MK4X)  has been submitted

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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2009, 04:17:06 PM »
I got notice today that the WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose has been published

I may be in contact for some help on the event, e.g. someone to keep track of the time during the event, etc.

Thanks
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2009, 09:45:59 AM »
Update for the WWFM V Event - Revenge of the Caboose

The FTF Draw Prize for the event will be an unactivated "World Wide Flash Mob V" Gecoin.


Watch the sign for the event (to be revealed at the event picture taking) for a clue for the location of GC1A2HT  - CN 78175 cache.
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2009, 06:19:04 PM »
Ok a bit more confusion, which is normal for me. I see that this event is listed on the official geocaching dot com site under it's own title. Then again listed in the Spring Cache challenge listing as an event within an event, and listed with all the caches that have been approved so far. Guess what I am wondering is, if Jim's event is part of the point system for finds, and must be attended for 1 point, or is it just listed under the spring cache challenge but has no bearing or value to the actual Spring cache challenge point system.

Sincerely the stupid half of H.K
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2009, 10:14:39 AM »
Latest update for WWFM V Events around the world.


 WWFM V is the 5th Worldwide Flash Mob taking place on May 2, 2009.

RUNNING TOTAL: 105 events worldwide in 17 countries

17 COUNTRIES:
USA - 53 | GBR - 4 | GER - 1 | ROU - 1
CAN - 17 | SWE - 3 | IRQ - 1 | SUI - 1
NED -  7 | IRL - 2 | JER - 1 |
AUS -  5 | CZE - 1 | NOR - 1 |
BEL -  5 | FRA - 1 | PUR - 1 |

24 STATES:
WA - 8| CO - 2| OR - 2| AZ - 1| NE - 1
CA - 6| FL - 2| PA - 2| GA - 1| NH - 1
IA - 4| NC - 2| SD - 2| KS - 1| SC - 1
IN - 3| NV - 2| WI - 2| ME - 1| UT - 1
NY - 3| OH - 2| WV - 2| MO - 1|

7 PROVINCES:
ON - 5 | QC - 2
BC - 3 | SK - 2
NB - 2 | PE - 1
NL - 2 |
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2009, 12:08:37 PM »
Quote from: hunter-killer on March 24, 2009, 06:19:04 PM
Guess what I am wondering is, if Jim's event is part of the point system for finds, and must be attended for 1 point, or is it just listed under the spring cache challenge but has no bearing or value to the actual Spring cache challenge point system.

Better answer in two places so that everyone sees it. Yes, if you attend this 15 minute event, it counts as a find for the Spring Cache Challenge. So, plan your day accordingly and I'll see you at the Caboose one month from today!
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2009, 11:21:37 PM »
I just got notice that the WWFM V Geocoin that I will be giving out as the FTF prize at the event has been shipped, so I should have it for the event.
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2009, 09:20:56 AM »
Update:

There are now 153 WWFM V Events in 20 countries scheduled

See you there

Jim
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Re: WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2009, 10:10:32 PM »
I have registered our WWFM V - Revenge of the Caboose  on the www.podcacher.com forum

Please go to the following links to see the reports from the WWFM V Events around the world.


http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=30157#30157


The picture has also been posted on the event listing.

Thanks for everyone attending - see you at the next  WWFM
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