There is a new SOUVENIR up for grabs with the theme of getting some practice and ideas on making quality and interesting geocache hides. Think about caches with Favourite Points.
We really love hiding geocaches and so we teamed up with one of the well known, awesome geocache hiders - ANTRON, to host an opportunity for you to learn about how to make a good quality cache and some ideas on making novel hides.
We will have our tools and equipment set up for you. There will be paint and containers available for a nominal fee of R5 (pay as you use). However, you are more than welcome to bring along your own containers and paint, etc. The small fee is just to cover our costs of paint and material.
Maker Madness Celebration
The idea behind this event and souvenir, is to impart ideas and tips about making good quality and interesting cache hides. Many geocachers are unaware of how to prepare containers and how to make them different and interesting.
This Event will be a "hands on", creative one, where you will gain much insight from the experts and you'll be able to make your own containers using the tools and equipment available for your use.
The Event will take the form of a bring and braai, or bring and picnic. We will then gather at 2:45pm sharp for a workshop guided by Rolf (GEO936) and Anton (Antron). This will last for approximately 45 mins to 1 hour. You'll then be able to ask questions, and get stuck in to making your own containers. After the hard work you can then braai again, especially for those that can only come through later.
Details:
Place: Home of GEO936
Date: Saturday, 05 April 2014
Event Time: From 12:00 onwards.
Workshop Time: At 2:30pm (14h30)
What to Bring:
- Any geocaching goodies you'll need for making your cache (or caches);
- A dish of something to share e.g. a salad, dessert, etc. We find these "bring and share" ideas work very well.
- Your desired meat for braaiing
- Your favourite drinks
- Braai tongs - in case we run short
- We have enough seating for about 30 pax. Pack in your camping chair if you happen to be no. 31
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- Your ideas and an open mind
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Incentive for Awesome Cache Hides
Inspired by Damhuisclan - There will be an incentive for the placement of really cool and well favourited caches. The final details and rules will be announced at this event (you won't need to be present, as the details will also be published on Facebook). The incentive will run for a year, and there will be prizes up for grabs. Get your thinking caps on and start planning that awesome hide!
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Session 1:
14:30 Intro., Welcome and Thanks
14:35 Basic hiding rules – Do’s and Don’ts
14:40 Cache creation talk
Antron
GEO936
15:10 Short break
15:15 Favorite points overview
15:20 Cache ideas presented by:
TroopScouter
Antron
GEO936
15:50 Anton Damhuis & Silvia to talk about Favorite caches competition – 1 June 2014
16:00 Practical & Own Cache Building
17:00 Social & ongoing Own Cache Building
Session 2:
What makes a favourite cache?
- Effort / Quality
- Different
- Container / Hide
- Environment
- Experience
- Premium member can give points
Various cache hide ideas:
A variety of caches will be hidden, on display and spoken about!
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FOOD ... GLORIOUS FOOD!
I will make a BIG pot of something (not sure what just yet) and a BIG pot of rice, which you are welcome to munch as well. It will just make my life easier for my kiddos to have something to eat, that they like .
I will make a pot of vegetable soup for those that don't eat meat.
Please bring along your own nosh and drinks, and if you can bring a little extra of the nosh, to be able to share with each other.
We have a gas braai for those that want to braai.
Thanks so much!
Silvia - GEO936