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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 Low Bentham, North Yorkshire at | + | 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 Low Bentham, North Yorkshire at {{egl|2008-05-24|54|-2|text=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! | 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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About
On 24th May 2008, the first Saturday meeting since the algorithm was published, the geohash for Carlisle was a field of cows near Low 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
- C and K (and C's family) representing the Chronos Empire
Photos
A field containing coordinates and cows.
More than one person!
The actual spot (probably)
