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On [[2008-05-24|24th May 2008]], the first Saturday meeting since the algorithm was published, the geohash for [[Carlisle, United Kingdom|Carlisle]] was a field of cows near Lower Bentham, North Yorkshire at [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-24&lat=54&long=-2 54.126648°, -2.547534°]. | On [[2008-05-24|24th May 2008]], the first Saturday meeting since the algorithm was published, the geohash for [[Carlisle, United Kingdom|Carlisle]] was a field of cows near Lower Bentham, North Yorkshire at [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-24&lat=54&long=-2 54.126648°, -2.547534°]. | ||
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| + | Two separate groups from Lancaster met on the path to the field and got as close as possible without wanting to disturb the cows. A family from Kendal reached the actual co-ordinates with a compass and no GPS. All three groups enjoyed a round of drinks afterwards at a local pub - mission successful! | ||
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On 24th May 2008, the first Saturday meeting since the algorithm was published, the geohash for Carlisle was a field of cows near Lower Bentham, North Yorkshire at 54.126648°, -2.547534°.
Two separate groups from Lancaster met on the path to the field and got as close as possible without wanting to disturb the cows. A family from Kendal reached the actual co-ordinates with a compass and no GPS. All three groups enjoyed a round of drinks afterwards at a local pub - mission successful!
People
- Nick Taylor
- Bramp and Nic
- A family from Kendal
