2010 MGS Fall Picnic

_JohnnyCache · **Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:45 am

Planning is in progress, I hope to have a firm date and more details in the next few days, it will be in October.

_JohnnyCache · **Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 4:54 pm

Ok, it has been confirmed that the Fall picnic will be on Saturday October 9th 2010 at Widmeyer Park, Hancock Maryland. Our event hosts this year will be two of our Directors, BJ&Snurt101 (Dwight) and Lpyankeefan (Larry). More information will be available when the cache page is published.

psychobob808 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:23 pm

October 10th is my birthday so I'll set up a seperate table where everyone can drop of their presents for me... And it's okay. Money is not an object. If you spend too much on me then I will not feel bad and I will send you a thank you card.. LOL

:lol:

Just kidding about all that.

psychobob808 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:56 pm

HMMM What to do, what to do? I just checked the MD Reniassance Festival calender and this is the same weekend as Octoberfest. I might not be able to make.

coupleocachers · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:20 pm

I'm going to try my hardest to make it. I think I could get up their early in the morning with the other half, but would have to leave at like 1 or so. So will have to wait and see.

MotherWolf · **Joined:** Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:00 pm **Posts:** 462

OK

Larry & Dwight.....I'm waiting... :smt026

....you dont have the page up yet?????? Im excited, I love it out there......come on get the page up..........Fall is looking better & better every day for great things to do. :groupwave1

lpyankeefan · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:03 pm

Spoke to Snurt about this just last night while caching near his house. Rest assured, plans are being drawn up for a wonderful time in Western Maryland come October.

Will post updates as they become available.

Happy Caching friends!

Larry (LPYankeeFan)

_JohnnyCache · **Posted:** Fri Aug 06, 2010 8:37 pm

The cache page has published MGS Fall Picnic

lpyankeefan · **Posted:** Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:22 am

Pages are being written as we speak for a Friday evening bike ride event along the WMRT and a Sunday morning hike/bike ride event along the WMRT to the west to The Devils Eyebrow - An Appalachian Tale by Julia 51:) & Snurt (GC1DAD3)

Keep an eye out on appropriate threads here on the forums for more information as it becomes available.

LPYankeeFan

Calvertcachers · **Posted:** Sun Aug 15, 2010 7:06 pm

This is going to be a great event!!
Thanks to Snurt & LPYankeefan for coordinating all of the weekend activities and to the Town of Hancock for serving as our host and for inviting the MGS!!

MotherWolf · **Joined:** Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:00 pm **Posts:** 462

I really like the new top event news snip. The picture of the park in Hancock is great & sets off the page nicely. Well done, well done! :applause:

Snurt · **Posted:** Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:20 pm

Bump bump

lpyankeefan · **Posted:** Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:49 pm

Wow! Looks to be a full wekend for those who wish to take advantage of all that Western MD has to offer:

MGS Fall Picnic - WMRT Bike Ride by Friends Of The Maryland Geocaching Society (GC2D21D) on Friday.
Maryland Geocaching Society Fall Picnic by Friends of the MGS - Snurt & LpYankeefan (GC2CP6W) on Saturday
MGS Fall Picnic - WMRT Hike To the Devil!!! by Friends Of The Maryland Geocaching Society (GC2D21E) on Sunday morning.

Can't wait! Be seeing you!

LPYankeeFan

LisaandDarin · **Joined:** Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:50 pm **Posts:** 71

ALERT : JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS

The Exit Ramp to Hancock ( # 1B on I 70 East and West Bound ) or ( 82B from I 68 East )

Speed Limit is 35 MPH and is watched by the State Troopers .. SLOW DOWN when Using this EXIT

Snurt · **Posted:** Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:34 pm

A word to wise...good heads up. Thanks. Hope you didn't find out the $$$ way.

VinceHayter · **Posted:** Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:35 pm

I wish with all my heart we could make this one as it has become our family's favorite event. Sadly we (actually, g4rfi3ld) have (has) a prior and inescapable commitment the day of the event :brick:

. We'll be there in our hearts though... :cry:

Snurt · **Posted:** Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:28 pm

Shame friends. We understand though. You will be missed. Best Regards to You Guys.

LisaandDarin · **Joined:** Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:50 pm **Posts:** 71

Working in Cumberland and Living in Berkeley Springs I use this exit just about everyday, sometimes more than once ..

hostanut · **Joined:** Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:03 pm **Posts:** 33

LadyH and I are attending. We would like to camp but are undecided.

the Picnic cache page states "outdoor water and electricity, and shower facilities are available at the park."

Can you elaborate on that availability? Like how close to where we can camp....how many campers will be able to have electricity.

Thanks,
hostanut

Snurt · **Posted:** Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:20 pm

As stated on the cachepage, Widmeyer is not set up for camping. There are several water taps, mostly near the pavilions and several utility poles that have electric outlets, but I wouldn't count on their use for RV's or pop-ups. The good level ground for tents is along the creek. The optimal level area for RV's/pop-ups is across a bridge by the ballfield, plenty of turnaround room. That said, Widmeyer is a small park. The restrooms and showers are an easy walk from anywhere.

If our tent is still viable, I'm planning on tenting. I see a new air mattress in the future.

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