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The Springfield, Massachusetts [[graticule]] is at [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?lat=42&long=-72 latitude 42, longitude -72].  This graticule includes the following cities: Agawam, MA; Ashfield, MA; Chicopee, MA; Keene, NH; Northampton, MA; Springfield, MA.
 
The Springfield, Massachusetts [[graticule]] is at [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?lat=42&long=-72 latitude 42, longitude -72].  This graticule includes the following cities: Agawam, MA; Ashfield, MA; Chicopee, MA; Keene, NH; Northampton, MA; Springfield, MA.
  
Water isn't a huge obstacle in this graticule, but forests are. Many of the locations so far have been in the middle on nowhere, which makes getting to them quite difficult. A GPS could come in handy, but the locations are frequently in easy to reach locations.  
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Water isn't a huge obstacle in this graticule, but forests are. Many of the locations so far have been in the middle of nowhere, which makes getting to them quite difficult. A GPS could come in handy, but the locations are frequently in easy to reach locations.  
  
 
'''Today's Location:'''
 
'''Today's Location:'''
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= Notable Dates =
 
= Notable Dates =
We're too lame for that.... ''yet''...
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'''2008-05-24:''' Was our graticule's first recorded visit!
  
 
=Activities=
 
=Activities=
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'''2008-06-02:''' 42.884571°, -72.487137° Coordinates located in Montague, MA (No visits.)
 
'''2008-06-02:''' 42.884571°, -72.487137° Coordinates located in Montague, MA (No visits.)
  
'''2008-06-03:''' 42.884571°, -72.487137° Coordinates located near Nelson and Harrisville, NH, in the woods near a lake.
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'''2008-06-03:''' 42.884571°, -72.487137° Coordinates located near Nelson and Harrisville, NH, in the woods near a lake. (Visited by [[User:chrisinajar|chrisinajar]], Pamela, and Laura)
  
 
=Statistics=
 
=Statistics=
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Starting May 21st, (reached/generated)
 
Starting May 21st, (reached/generated)
  
Land Locations - (1/10)<br>
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Land Locations - (2/10)<br>
 
Water Locations - (0/0)
 
Water Locations - (0/0)
  
Total Location Reached - 1<br>
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Total Location Reached - 2<br>
Total Persons to Have Arrived - 3
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Total Unique Persons to Have Arrived - 6
  
 
=Records=
 
=Records=
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Consecutive Saturdays - 0<br>
 
Consecutive Saturdays - 0<br>
 
Most People - 3<br>
 
Most People - 3<br>
Geohasher with most arrivals - Tied between Evan, Brian, Andrew
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Geohasher(s) with most arrivals - Tied between Evan, Brian, Andrew, [[User:chrisinajar|chrisinajar]], Pamela, and Laura.
  
 
=Local Geohashers=
 
=Local Geohashers=
*[[User:chrisinajar|chrisinajar]] lives in Swanzey, NH. That just outside of Keene. He will be getting to as many of these as possibly, not likely on weekdays though.
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*[[User:chrisinajar|chrisinajar]] lives in Swanzey, NH. That just outside of Keene. He will be getting to as many of these as possibly, not likely on weekdays though. (1 Visit)
 
*[[User:Julia|Julia]] will start attending meetups when she arrives at Smith College in the fall.
 
*[[User:Julia|Julia]] will start attending meetups when she arrives at Smith College in the fall.
  

Revision as of 13:18, 4 June 2008

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The Springfield, Massachusetts graticule is at latitude 42, longitude -72. This graticule includes the following cities: Agawam, MA; Ashfield, MA; Chicopee, MA; Keene, NH; Northampton, MA; Springfield, MA.

Water isn't a huge obstacle in this graticule, but forests are. Many of the locations so far have been in the middle of nowhere, which makes getting to them quite difficult. A GPS could come in handy, but the locations are frequently in easy to reach locations.

Today's Location: [Springfield, MA]

Notable Dates

2008-05-24: Was our graticule's first recorded visit!

Activities

chrisinajar will be attending as many of these as possible. Once I get my Magic cards back, they will be joining me.

Daily Locations

2008-05-21: 42.179467°, -72.861537° Coordinates located near Woronoco, MA. (No visits.)

2008-05-22: 42.972874°, -72.238697° Coordinates located near Keene, NH. (No visits.)

2008-05-23: 42.400246°, -72.722772° Coordinates located near Williamsburg, MA. (No visits.)

2008-05-24: 42.126648°, -72.547533° Coordinates located in Blunt Park near Springfield, MA. (Visited by Evan, Brian, Andrew)

2008-05-29: 42.464701°, -72.034125° Coordinates located near Williamsville, MA and Hubbardston, MA. (No visits.)

2008-05-30: 42.322720°, -72.704584° Coordinates located in Swanzey, NH. (No visits.)

2008-05-31: 42.702114°, -72.838063° Coordinates located near Monson, MA, right at the border of Mass and Conn. (No visits.)

2008-06-01: 42.884571°, -72.487137° Coordinates located in South Worthington, MA in a small field. (No visits.)

2008-06-02: 42.884571°, -72.487137° Coordinates located in Montague, MA (No visits.)

2008-06-03: 42.884571°, -72.487137° Coordinates located near Nelson and Harrisville, NH, in the woods near a lake. (Visited by chrisinajar, Pamela, and Laura)

Statistics

Starting May 21st, (reached/generated)

Land Locations - (2/10)
Water Locations - (0/0)

Total Location Reached - 2
Total Unique Persons to Have Arrived - 6

Records

Consecutive Arrivals - 1
Consecutive Saturdays - 0
Most People - 3
Geohasher(s) with most arrivals - Tied between Evan, Brian, Andrew, chrisinajar, Pamela, and Laura.

Local Geohashers

  • chrisinajar lives in Swanzey, NH. That just outside of Keene. He will be getting to as many of these as possibly, not likely on weekdays though. (1 Visit)
  • Julia will start attending meetups when she arrives at Smith College in the fall.


Also, check out the Springfield Geohashers Facebook Group