2008-05-31 41 -77

Sat 31 May 2008 in 41,-77: 41.0374871, -77.2812665 geohashing.info google osm bing/os kml crox

About

Google maps shows that it is in the corner of a farmer field right next to the road.

This location is in the Williamsport, PA graticule.

4:00PM Meetup

The following people are planning to attend the 4:00pm meet up:

• Jon plans to attend. With no GPS I'm relying on the Google Maps image. I'll look for people there!

Looks like we have rain on our hands.. I'm still heading up even if it means camping in my car/van!

• Clint and friends plans to attend.

Expedition

Jon

Well my dad Frank and I head out to this location, getting there earlier than expected. We passed the place up the first time using only the Google map satellite image, however on the way back we can spot the details immediately. We found ourselves off Route 80 a few miles which takes us right into a small Amish countryside. I call this a lucky spot. Not only was the hashpoint right next to the road, it was at the corner of a field next to the public recycling drop-off point. We waited in comfort of a few lounge chairs for other Geohashers to arrive. Fortunately, the rain held out the whole time, and at many points of the day we had a bit of sunshine. After some sandwiches, celery sticks, and beef jerky, Clint with family and friend arrived, passed up the point as well, then came back to meet us. After much greeting and celebrating of achieving our first Williamsport hashpoint, we took the necessary photo evidence of our arrival.

Photos

• Photos as the Williamsport Graticule Hashpoint
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  We arrive at the point at 3:30-ish!

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  Jon as one of the photographers. In the expedition. For great justice.

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  Frank, Jon's dad, helps with photos.

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  We were situated right next to the Greene Township building, which included a drop-off recycling bin. Great for meeting up!

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  Across from us were the Amish farmers in ownership of the property. We waved, they waved back. We're glad we did not have to try to explain the mechanics of geohashing to them.

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  We checked and double checked the map.. same buildings.. same corner of the field... this was the spot!!

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  Anyone can tailgate a football game. Geohashers tailgates the Amish.

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  To our dismay one of the chairs were broken. However Frank used and old rag to fix the joint. Wrap your mind around that one.

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  Geohashers united! Jon and Clint claim the Land Geohash accomplishment.

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The State Park

After taking in the scenery some more we decided to move the party to the local state park. After turning into the wrong place twice I finally got the van to the picnic benches. Frank and I broke out some refreshments from all the essential food groups (Donuts, M&M's, Ham Sandwiches.) We had some important philosophical debates, quoted memes, and most importantly, threw things at each other. The park was very nice with a creek flowing through and bridges to cross over. Pictures!

Photos

• Photos as the Nearby State Park, And on the way home..
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  The nearby state park was beautiful. Perfect place to risk a frisbee waterhazard.

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  The creek runs through the picnic area of the park. Jon needs a better camera!

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  There were a few bridges to walk across.

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  Jon and Frank stop at ritas on the way back home.

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  Right next to Ritas was a final treat.

Clint

There's not much I can really add, Jon gave a pretty complete description (with pictures). We weren't sure how prepared to come, and Jon and Frank ended up providing all of the snacks (we'll bring food next time, I swear!) Our first geohash was a blast, and we can't wait for the next one.

Achievements

Jon & Clint earned the Graticule Unlocked Achievement by being the first to reach any hashpoint in the (41, -77) graticule, here, on 2008-05-31.