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2015-02-10

Hello Benjw. I created a bare-bones expedition page for your 2015-02-10 52 0 expedition because it would be fun to get Norwich and Cambridge into first and second place for monthly activity for February - Graticule Statistics. --Sourcerer (talk) 17:38, 15 February 2015 (EST)

Hi Neil. Sorry, I'll get around to writing it up properly some time this week! There are a few older ones I still need to write up, too. Thanks for the reminder! — Benjw _{talk} 00:47, 16 February 2015 (EST)

Hello Ben. I have made a few more skeleton reports - as above. With the 10000th expedition coming up, it would be good to have a more accurate count. I think Cambridge is all correct now.

Please vote

Could you please update your vote on Category_talk:Not reached - Did not attempt? I rearranged the page a bit. If we get a clear vote we could go ahead on the changes. - Danatar (talk) 14:10, 29 June 2015 (EDT)

Thanks for the prompt! Done. — Benjw _{talk} 00:32, 30 June 2015 (EDT)

2015-08-22 51 0

Hi Ben, got your message! At the moment it's a bit up in the air whether I'll be able to go to tomorrow's hash or not; I should know later tonight. If I am, it'll be for 4pm.

On a related note, I see that Sourcerer is quite active in the next graticule north, and that you've met him at least once... do you know if he's likely to be interested in straying down this far south? Huinesoron (talk) 12:42, 21 August 2015 (EDT)

Well, you've probably seen by now that Sourcerer is keen for meetups but already has other plans for tomorrow. He does often do multi-graticule trips so I'm sure if you invite him in the future he will certainly consider a visit. Anyway, let me know when you've decided whether you'll attend -- I'm not worried either way but as it's a long way (for both of us) I won't go if you don't, so please be reasonably certain you'll go if you say you will. :-) Thanks. Looking forward to it, anyway (assuming it happens!). I might well go to 52,0 as well afterwards. — Benjw _{talk} 13:47, 21 August 2015 (EDT)

At this point, I can say that barring unexpected events, I will be at the hash at (or slightly after, if I get lost) 4pm tomorrow. See you there! Huinesoron (talk) 17:24, 21 August 2015 (EDT)

Great! I shall say the same. I'll pm you with my mobile number in case it's needed; otherwise, see you there! — Benjw _{talk} 17:34, 21 August 2015 (EDT)

Received! Will be leaving in less than an hour. Huinesoron (talk) 09:28, 22 August 2015 (EDT)

Photo finish

And Norwich and Cambridge are neck and neck. Which one will be the most active graticule for August. Or will Mannheim pip them at the post. </horse race commentary mode> --Sourcerer (talk) 20:42, 21 August 2015 (EDT)

I suspect it will be Norwich. This weekend is a very unusually active one for me; you're usually more keen to travel. That said, Cambridge has been the most active graticule before now... :-) — Benjw _{talk} 00:50, 22 August 2015 (EDT)

Both as it happens. Cambridge gets the ribbon for "coordinates reached" and Norwich gets one for "expeditions". Of course there's the proviso about late expedition reports but I think it's in the bag. And it's the third month this year with our graticules in the top two. --Sourcerer (talk) 10:14, 31 August 2015 (EDT)

Splendid! Mostly down to you, of course, so well done for your sterling efforts once again this month. :-) We'll see what happens in September, but it's a bad start from me, I'm afraid -- we're away this week. — Benjw _{talk} 11:05, 31 August 2015 (EDT)

You and Tongs made the difference though. Without your expeditions you'd not even be placed in the Most active graticules top three.

2015-08-30 52 0

Hi there. It's forty miles away from Cambridge, but I wanted to let you know that we're going to be at Sunday's hashpoint. Tongs (talk) 14:33, 28 August 2015 (EDT)

Thank you -- and I would have loved to have joined you, but I'm afraid I am not going to be able to. :-( I hope we can find a mutually agreeable hashpoint sometime soon! Good luck with the expedition. — Benjw _{talk} 04:45, 30 August 2015 (EDT)

Never mind! It is forecast to absolutely tip it down anyway! Some other time. Tongs (talk) 04:58, 30 August 2015 (EDT)

PS. Do you have any plans for your big hash #100? Tongs (talk) 16:09, 30 August 2015 (EDT)

Nope. Just whenever it happens. (It's unlikely to be this week as we're on holiday for our wedding anniversary.) If my first 99 expeditions are anything to go by, it's likely to be in a field, reasonably near Cambridge, and on a weekday afternoon. :-) Well done for making it to today's hash, by the way! — Benjw _{talk} 16:12, 30 August 2015 (EDT)

Thanks, and happy anniversary. We had a lot of fun, but it was quite a way to go. The hall was really nice. Photos soon! Tongs (talk) 16:17, 30 August 2015 (EDT)

Geohashing Day Invitation

All geohashers are cordially invited to the 10^th anniversary 2018 geohashing day meetup in the Cambridge UK graticule.

21 May 2018 (Mon): An excellent celebration of Geohashing Day will take place at 4pm local time at a place yet to be determined.
26 May 2018 (Sat): is Mouse Over Day and might be more convenient so the invitation applies to this day too.

Cyprus

Thanks for mending my Cyprus expedition. My cold and dehydration had really got to me. I'm OK now (next day) but still not 100% --Sourcerer (talk) 07:42, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

Glad you're feeling a bit better today. I hope you fully recover quickly, and have enough holiday left to enjoy after you do! A huge well done for getting as far as you did yesterday, though. I should be going for one near Newmarket later today (assuming a delivery I'm waiting in for turns up), but it's nowhere near as interesting. Enjoy your holiday and may the Algorithm be good to you! — Benjw _{talk} 08:05, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

I've retired and am here for 28 days. I already had the cold travelling out (apologies to the other 180 Ryanair passengers and crew - Karma?) and I'd far rather suffer in the warm. Thanks for your sympathies but others may me more deserving - slight gloating feeling! --Sourcerer (talk) 09:35, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

Oh, well then. Sympathy rescinded. :-) I'll look forward to at least one of the Cypriot graticules taking the most active award for January! — Benjw _{talk} 10:10, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

There are five zones, all mostly sea and three involve crossing from Greek Cyprus to Turkish - quite possible but it's another layer of difficulty. I'll be lucky to get another. Did you see 2018-01-03 39 27? There's an app needed for this game. I had to do it the hard way. My goal is the cheer half way through a flight and gain a "drag along" of about 180 people. It could make flying ~~great~~ interesting again. Does GPS work on mobiles in Aircraft Mode? --Sourcerer (talk) 15:44, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

2019-01-17_52_0

Please see my proposal about an OSM survey at Talk:2019-01-17_52_0 --TeukkaM (talk) 06:20, 17 January 2019 (UTC)

2019-03-19

Hi Benjw, please be aware that because of the issue described at Talk:Dow_Jones_Industrial_Average#2019-03-18 some sources (at least https://geohashing.info) have been reporting wrong locations for tomorrow. Since you created both reports (for hashes that would be very close with the wrong dow) I wouldn't be surprised if you are one of the unlucky ones who got the wrong locations. As I am the owner of geohashing.info I hereby offer my apologies for the inconvenience. --Eupeodes (talk) 20:46, 18 March 2019 (UTC)

Ah! Thank you for letting me know, it's very good of you to have checked which points I was using. Yes, I was using geohashing.info and having checked anthill and peeron, which both give me a different point, I think I agree with you that I was using the wrong point. Sadly the correct one is a lot further away, but you have saved me a trip tomorrow so thank you for that. No apology necessary -- it was proved long ago that technology often just does what it likes. :-) — Benjw _{talk} 22:23, 18 March 2019 (UTC)

Welcome back

Welcome back! --Fippe (talk) 17:18, 31 December 2021 (UTC)

Thank you. It's good to be back. I see you've redecorated the place while I've been away! :-) Benjw (talk) 17:25, 31 December 2021 (UTC)

Yes, DanQ got us this new skin. The old ones still are available in the preferences. However, I actually like this one better since it works better on mobile. --Fippe (talk) 17:46, 31 December 2021 (UTC)

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-Also see [[User talk:Benjw/Archive]] for talk prior to 2012.
+Also see [[User talk:Benjw/Archive]] for talk prior to 2015.
-== 2012-08-19 ==
+== 2015-02-10 ==
-Hiya, I'm planning to head to Cambridge tomorrow, ostensibly to visit relatives but actually because of the prospective of consecutive double bicycle hashes. Can we meet at like 5pm then go to the hashes? [[User:Ali0sha|Ali0sha]] 17:33, 18 August 2012 (EDT)
+Hello Benjw. I created a bare-bones expedition page for your [[2015-02-10 52 0]] expedition because it would be fun to get Norwich and Cambridge into first and second place for monthly activity for February - [[Most_active_graticules | Graticule Statistics]]. --[[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] ([[User talk:Sourcerer|talk]]) 17:38, 15 February 2015 (EST)
-:Splendid!  That would be great.  I'm in north-east Cambridge, up the Milton Road.  Is that sort of area good for you?  If so, how about meeting at 5pm at the Milton Road end of the guided busway?  I'll send you an email.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 19:12, 18 August 2012 (EDT)
-== Redundant Category Information ==
+:Hi Neil.  Sorry, I'll get around to writing it up properly some time this week!  There are a few older ones I still need to write up, too.  Thanks for the reminder!  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 00:47, 16 February 2015 (EST)
-Hi and thanks. I just spotted a correction you made to one of my pages. I was adding unnecessary category information created automatically by the "meetup graticule" template. This error is duplicated in many/most of my expedition reports now numbering 100 so it'll be a while before I fix them all. It's nice to see you're still active. [[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] 10:30, 22 August 2012 (EDT)
+::Hello Ben. I have made a few more skeleton reports - as above. With the 10000th expedition coming up, it would be good to have a more accurate count. I think Cambridge is all correct now.
-:Hi Neil.  Sorry I haven't been around much recently.  It's probably a bit late now, but the redundant "meetup in/on" categories weren't doing any harm by being duplicated.  I think I was trying to make sure that the expeditions all had the "expeditions" category and a reached/not-reached one, as that's what the various automatic lists take as their input.  While we're on the subject of editing, though, may I commend to you the "edit summary" field and the "minor edit" tickbox?  ;-)  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 13:49, 25 August 2012 (EDT)
-::More useful tips. Having learned Mediawiki techniques through geohashing, I now run three of my own Mediawiki sites, two small ones and one larger one. I'm keen to get things right and learn new techniques. I can write templates but bots are still a bit of a mystery to me. I have altered my preferences to prompt me for an edit summary and to make my edits minor by default. Now I'll have to remember to uncheck this if I do something more significant. Thanks. [[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] 15:35, 27 August 2012 (EDT)
-== OpenStreetMap ==
+== Please vote ==
-Hey benjw! Nice to see you again!
+Could you please update your vote on [[:Category_talk:Not reached - Did not attempt]]? I rearranged the page a bit. If we get a clear vote we could go ahead on the changes. - [[User:Danatar|Danatar]] ([[User talk:Danatar|talk]]) 14:10, 29 June 2015 (EDT)
-With the OpenStreetMap achievements/categories, a weird thing is happening. http://wiki.xkcd.com/geohashing/Category:OpenStreetMap_Achievement is showing pages in it, but none of those pages are actually showing the capitalised category.
-I think what is happening is the capitalised template is redirecting to the uncapitalised template, so it's the uncapitalised category that's showing up, but internally mediawiki still remembers it's the capitalised template originally, and applies the capitalised category?
-:Hey Joanna!  Sorry I haven't been around much.  You're right -- a weird things is happening and I haven't the faintest clue why it would be doing that.  I'll go through a few of the problem pages and see if I can fix things.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 13:44, 25 August 2012 (EDT)
+:Thanks for the prompt!  Done.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 00:32, 30 June 2015 (EDT)
-::You were right.  Fixed by manually un-capitalising all instances of the old template.  At least there were only 15 or so...  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 06:33, 26 August 2012 (EDT)
+== [[2015-08-22 51 0]] ==
-== Most Active Graticule Report page ==
+Hi Ben, got your message! At the moment it's a bit up in the air whether I'll be able to go to tomorrow's hash or not; I should know later tonight. If I am, it'll be for 4pm.
-Your report has been fixed this morning. Thanks for point out the errors of my ways. --[[User:NWoodruff|NWoodruff]] 13:06, 25 August 2012 (EDT)
+On a related note, I see that [[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] is quite active in the next graticule north, and that you've met him at least once... do you know if he's likely to be interested in straying down this far south? [[User:Huinesoron|Huinesoron]] ([[User talk:Huinesoron|talk]]) 12:42, 21 August 2015 (EDT)
-:Great!  Thanks very much for doing that.  Looks a little less confusing now!  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 13:38, 25 August 2012 (EDT)
-== Geohashing <s>tomorrow</s> today? ==
+:Well, you've probably seen by now that Sourcerer is keen for meetups but already has other plans for tomorrow.  He does often do multi-graticule trips so I'm sure if you invite him in the future he will certainly consider a visit.  Anyway, let me know when you've decided whether you'll attend -- I'm not worried either way but as it's a long way (for both of us) I won't go if you don't, so please be reasonably certain you'll go if you say you will.  :-)  Thanks.  Looking forward to it, anyway (assuming it happens!).  I might well go to 52,0 as well afterwards.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 13:47, 21 August 2015 (EDT)
-The geohash tomorrow looks quite reachable, I'm debating whether I should go for just one hash (52,-0) which would be 30miles cycling from Barnwell and back, or just go full force and try to get to (52,0) as well, making 80miles.. Seems doable. Will you be able to go to either? --[[User:Dr-spangle|Dr-spangle]] 20:20, 11 September 2012 (EDT)
+::At this point, I can say that barring unexpected events, I '''will''' be at the hash at (or slightly after, if I get lost) 4pm tomorrow. See you there! [[User:Huinesoron|Huinesoron]] ([[User talk:Huinesoron|talk]]) 17:24, 21 August 2015 (EDT)
-:Greetings.  Wow, an 80-mile cycle would be quite an expedition.  Do you do that sort of distance a lot?  I did 50 miles quite recently but haven't done more than that for a very long time.  Anyway, if my timing works for you then I'm certainly up for a double-cycle.  It will be about 60 miles for me.  Unfortunately, though, '''I have to go to work this morning''' (bah).  I should finish about 1-ish, so I don't see myself leaving the house before about 2, and therefore I would be at the 52,-0 hashpoint at 3:30pm or so.  Then I'd plan for the 52,0 hashpoint at 5:30pm, which leaves you with about 40 miles of cycling still to do back to Oundle, and only two hours of daylight.  An alternative might be to go to 52,0 ''first'' -- then if I leave the house at 2, I can be at the 52,0 hashpoint at roughly 3pm, we'd get to the 52,-0 hashpoint at about 5pm and you'd only have 20 miles of cycling left.  But that means you have a hefty 40-mile cycle to start your outing.  :-/  I'd be happy either way.  What do you think?  I don't have internet access while I'm at work so if you need to get hold of me, call/text my mobile.  Otherwise just leave a note here and I'll see it when I get home.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 00:51, 12 September 2012 (EDT)
+:::Great!  I shall say the same.  I'll pm you with my mobile number in case it's needed; otherwise, see you there!  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 17:34, 21 August 2015 (EDT)
-== 2012-09-23 ==
+::::Received! Will be leaving in less than an hour. [[User:Huinesoron|Huinesoron]] ([[User talk:Huinesoron|talk]]) 09:28, 22 August 2015 (EDT)
-Any interest in Sunday's geohash in your graticule? It looks like it's open, not too far from the road, and not a horribly long expedition for either of us (as long as I successfully navigate the bus system). I'm free that day, and I'd be up for attempting a meet-up if you are. -[[User:Haberdasher|Haberdasher]] 12:46, 21 September 2012 (EDT)
+== Photo finish ==
-:Greetings.  Yes, it looks nice and accessible, and I'd already thought I might go.  I'd love to arrange a meetup, but I'm just trying to work out whether I will be in Hereford this weekend, which might make things difficult.  More later when that's sorted out...  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 13:35, 21 September 2012 (EDT)
+And Norwich and Cambridge are neck and neck. Which one will be the most active graticule for August. Or will Mannheim pip them at the post. </horse race commentary mode> --[[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] ([[User talk:Sourcerer|talk]]) 20:42, 21 August 2015 (EDT)
-::Alright, no hurry. -[[User:Haberdasher|Haberdasher]] 13:36, 21 September 2012 (EDT)
+:I suspect it will be Norwich.  This weekend is a very unusually active one for me; you're usually more keen to travel.  That said, Cambridge has been the most active graticule before now...  :-)  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 00:50, 22 August 2015 (EDT)
-:Okay, sorted.  I'll be going to Hereford in a couple of weeks' time instead, which means I'm free any time tomorrow for more important stuff, like geohashing.  :-)  I'll probably come by car, so when is the best time for your bus schedule?  And do you want me to pick you up from somewhere?  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 07:28, 22 September 2012 (EDT)
+::Both as it happens. Cambridge gets the ribbon for "coordinates reached" and Norwich gets one for "expeditions". Of course there's the proviso about late expedition reports but I think it's in the bag. And it's the third month this year with our graticules in the top two. --[[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] ([[User talk:Sourcerer|talk]]) 10:14, 31 August 2015 (EDT)
-::Great! Still working out the kinks of my plan, but I'll be there sometime in the early afternoon, so I have some time to explore Cambridge proper as well. I don't need to be picked up- I'll try to make this a full public transit hash- but I might want a ride to either the Newport station or Cambridge itself afterwards. And I'll likely be bringing a drag-along with as well. Also, looking on the geocaching website, it loooks like there are one or two that would qualify for a Hash collision honorable mention, which might be worth checking out. -[[User:Haberdasher|Haberdasher]] 10:41, 22 September 2012 (EDT)
+:::Splendid!  Mostly down to you, of course, so well done for your sterling efforts once again this month.  :-)  We'll see what happens in September, but it's a bad start from me, I'm afraid -- we're away this week.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 11:05, 31 August 2015 (EDT)
-:::Not sure if I'll be able to go after all. Things are complicated. -[[User:Haberdasher|Haberdasher]] 18:33, 22 September 2012 (EDT)
-::::Things are always complicated.  It will be a shame if you can't make it, but there will be more opportunities later, so don't worry.  I have no plans for tomorrow (today, I guess, now) so just let me know when you know what you are doing. :-)  Caches are good; there are a few puzzle caches nearby I have the solutions too, as well.  Incidentally, looking at the Northampton graticule (52,-0) hash, that also looks accessible -- it's in the middle of a field, but the crops should have been long since harvested and re-ploughed, so if you want to try for a double we can go there as well.  Anyway, hopefully see you later.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 20:44, 22 September 2012 (EDT)
+:::: You and [[User:Tongs|Tongs]] made the difference though. Without your expeditions you'd not even be placed in the [[Most active graticules]] top three.
-:::::I'm not coming. You enjoy. -[[User:Haberdasher|Haberdasher]] 09:09, 23 September 2012 (EDT)
-::::::Ok, sorry you can't make it.  Thanks for contacting me in the first place, though -- perhaps we can try again if there's another suitable one at some point.  It's raining at the mo, so I may leave it a little while before going out...  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 09:22, 23 September 2012 (EDT)
+== [[2015-08-30 52 0]] ==
-== 2012-10-19 ==
+Hi there. It's forty miles away from Cambridge, but I wanted to let you know that we're going to be at Sunday's hashpoint. [[User:Tongs|Tongs]] ([[User talk:Tongs|talk]]) 14:33, 28 August 2015 (EDT)
-A bit last-minute here, but the Northampton graticule hash for tomorrow looks doable. I probably wouldn't do it alone, if only because I'm afraid of messing up the crop field which it appears to be on, but if you're interested maybe we could work out a meet-up. I really would like to arrange one, I'm sorry that one earlier didn't work out. -[[User:Haberdasher|Haberdasher]] 14:06, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
+:Thank you -- and I would have loved to have joined you, but I'm afraid I am not going to be able to.  :-(  I hope we can find a mutually agreeable hashpoint sometime soon!  Good luck with the expedition.  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 04:45, 30 August 2015 (EDT)
+::Never mind! It is forecast to absolutely tip it down anyway! Some other time. [[User:Tongs|Tongs]] ([[User talk:Tongs|talk]]) 04:58, 30 August 2015 (EDT)
+::PS. Do you have any plans for your big hash #100? [[User:Tongs|Tongs]] ([[User talk:Tongs|talk]]) 16:09, 30 August 2015 (EDT)
+:::Nope.  Just whenever it happens.  (It's unlikely to be this week as we're on holiday for our wedding anniversary.)  If my first 99 expeditions are anything to go by, it's likely to be in a field, reasonably near Cambridge, and on a weekday afternoon.  :-)  Well done for making it to today's hash, by the way! — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 16:12, 30 August 2015 (EDT)
+::::Thanks, and happy anniversary. We had a lot of fun, but it was quite a way to go. The hall was really nice. Photos soon! [[User:Tongs|Tongs]] ([[User talk:Tongs|talk]]) 16:17, 30 August 2015 (EDT)
+== Geohashing Day Invitation ==
+{{Cambridge/2016 GHD}}
+== Cyprus ==
+Thanks for mending my Cyprus expedition. My cold and dehydration had really got to me. I'm OK now (next day) but still not 100% --[[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] ([[User talk:Sourcerer|talk]]) 07:42, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
+:Glad you're feeling a bit better today.  I hope you fully recover quickly, and have enough holiday left to enjoy after you do!  A huge well done for getting as far as you did yesterday, though.  I should be going for one near Newmarket later today (assuming a delivery I'm waiting in for turns up), but it's nowhere near as interesting.  Enjoy your holiday and may the Algorithm be good to you! — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 08:05, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
+::I've retired and am here for 28 days. I already had the cold travelling out (apologies to the other 180 Ryanair passengers and crew - Karma?) and I'd far rather suffer in the warm. Thanks for your sympathies but others may me more deserving - slight gloating feeling! --[[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] ([[User talk:Sourcerer|talk]]) 09:35, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
+:::Oh, well then.  Sympathy rescinded.  :-)  I'll look forward to at least one of the Cypriot graticules taking the most active award for January! — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 10:10, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
+::::There are five zones, all mostly sea and three involve crossing from Greek Cyprus to Turkish - quite possible but it's another layer of difficulty. I'll be lucky to get another. Did you see [[2018-01-03 39 27]]? There's an app needed for this game. I had to do it the hard way. My goal is the cheer half way through a flight and gain a "drag along" of about 180 people. It could make flying <strike>great</strike> interesting again. Does GPS work on mobiles in Aircraft Mode? --[[User:Sourcerer|Sourcerer]] ([[User talk:Sourcerer|talk]]) 15:44, 9 January 2018 (UTC)
+== 2019-01-17_52_0 ==
+Please see my proposal about an OSM survey at [[Talk:2019-01-17_52_0]] --[[User:Teukkam|TeukkaM]] ([[User talk:Teukkam|talk]]) 06:20, 17 January 2019 (UTC)
+== 2019-03-19 ==
+Hi Benjw, please be aware that because of the issue described at [[Talk:Dow_Jones_Industrial_Average#2019-03-18]] some sources (at least https://geohashing.info) have been reporting wrong locations for tomorrow. Since you created both reports (for hashes that would be very close with the wrong dow) I wouldn't be surprised if you are one of the unlucky ones who got the wrong locations. As I am the owner of geohashing.info I hereby offer my apologies for the inconvenience.
+--[[User:Eupeodes|Eupeodes]] ([[User talk:Eupeodes|talk]]) 20:46, 18 March 2019 (UTC)
+:Ah!  Thank you for letting me know, it's very good of you to have checked which points I was using.  Yes, I was using geohashing.info and having checked anthill and peeron, which both give me a different point, I think I agree with you that I was using the wrong point.  Sadly the correct one is a lot further away, but you have saved me a trip tomorrow so thank you for that.  No apology necessary -- it was proved long ago that technology often just does what it likes.  :-)  — <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.1em; class=texhtml">[[User:Benjw|Benjw]]</span>&nbsp; <sub>{[[User talk:Benjw|talk]]}</sub> 22:23, 18 March 2019 (UTC)
+==Welcome back==
+Welcome back! --[[User:Fippe|Fippe]] ([[User talk:Fippe|talk]]) 17:18, 31 December 2021 (UTC)
+:Thank you. It's good to be back. I see you've redecorated the place while I've been away! :-) [[User:Benjw|Benjw]] ([[User talk:Benjw|talk]]) 17:25, 31 December 2021 (UTC)
+::Yes, [[User:DanQ|DanQ]] got us this new skin. [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-rendering|The old ones still are available in the preferences]]. However, I actually like this one better since it works better on mobile. --[[User:Fippe|Fippe]] ([[User talk:Fippe|talk]]) 17:46, 31 December 2021 (UTC)