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== Welcome to Seattle ==
 
== Welcome to Seattle ==
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... one of the more active graticules on our planet. It rains a lot here, but that doesn't often deter our intrepid geohashers. Current expedition discussions at the top of the this page. Archived discussions on the [[Talk:Past_Seattle_Expeditions|past]] page.
  
... the most active graticule on our planet. It rains a lot here, but that doesn't deter our intrepid geohashers.
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== Turkey day weekend ==
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== February 10, 2024 ==
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We used to use this for expedition planning. Anyhow, decent hashpoint for Saturday the 10th - come join us at 4pm! --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 18:38, 10 February 2024 (UTC)
  
I was out of town, and failed at a pair of geohashes in the process :( Anyhow, back now, and Sunday's [[2008-11-30 47 -122|hash]] is '''perfect'''! Let's plan to be there at 2:00, so we have a little daylight to chat, etc. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 15:24, 30 November 2008 (UTC)
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== April 26, 2020 ==
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Saturday is in Puget Sound, but Sunday is at least on dry land. Looks to be inaccessible, down an alley, but I will walk it and hope. Maybe the house will be for sale?  --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:45, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
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:Did you manage to grab this one??  -- [[User:OtherJack|OtherJack]] ([[User talk:OtherJack|talk]]) 04:53, 28 April 2020 (UTC)
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::Never made the trip - got busy on Sunday :) No back alley skulking for this cat. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:06, 28 April 2020 (UTC)
  
== Facebook Group ==
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== July 7 ==
There wasn't one, so I made one. Enjoy.
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At the junction of the Burke-Gilman Trail and Sammamish River Trail in Bothell. I've passed through there before (so I guess I could claim a tracklog Déjà vu) but I wasn't planning on that long of a bike ride today. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 15:28, 7 July 2019 (UTC)
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=17607679505
 
--[[User:Fiveofoh|Fiveofoh]] 18:18, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 
  
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We found it! Our first geohash : )
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Am I supposed to like post a selfie taken at the site or something?
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This is SubRosa - my name didn’t show up blue? I may not be doing this right.
  
= Old Talk =
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: Nice. Welcome to geohashing! You can find some tips for writing up expeditions in [[A beginner's guide]] and [[Expedition]]. I got you started by creating [[2019-07-07 47 -122]] and linking to it from [[Seattle, Washington]]. To sign posts on talk pages (or anywhere else), type four tildes <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code> which when saved will expand into your username and the date. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 21:41, 7 July 2019 (UTC)
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:Thank you! This is super complicated and I’m doing it on my phone so I appreciate the help : )  --[[User:SubRosa|SubRosa]] ([[User talk:SubRosa|talk]]) 21:48, 7 July 2019 (UTC)SubRosa
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::Hi SubRosa! Next step is to click on that link and "edit" the page. You will see prompts, but the key section is "Expedition". Let us know how it went! --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 20:30, 12 July 2019 (UTC)
  
== Islands ==
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Visited the location as a retro-expedition on the way home from work. Completely achievable. Would be nice to have a photo, but not necessary to call this expedition a success. Looking forward to meeting you on a future expedition! --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 05:03, 1 August 2019 (UTC)
  
This sucks. How do we get to those tiny little islands??
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== June 22, 2019 ==
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In a parking lot a few blocks from the Bellevue Transit Center. I'll aim to hop on a bus to be there around the appropriate time. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 18:13, 22 June 2019 (UTC)
  
:Row boat?
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== June 21 ==
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A front yard in Madrona. May visit after work. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 15:08, 21 June 2018 (UTC)
  
:What if we instead head east to the next graticule when the point falls in or west of Puget Sound? It's always fun to go up to the mountains. - Cahlroisse
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== May 27 ==
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Possibly within the Parkwood Ridge Open Space on Mercer Island. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 00:14, 26 May 2018 (UTC)
  
::There's mountains to the west as well... Puget sound is basically the eye of a geological hurricane. Everywhere you go, there be mountains. So don't discount the west side trips. - --[[User:Nukewaste|Nukewaste]] 22:21, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
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== May 2018 ==
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Happy 10th anniversary of Geohashing! Today's spot is in the water of Puget Sound. I hope to be visiting a geohash somewhere in the graticule on May 23rd, my 10th [[Hashiversary_achievement|Hashiversary]]. Of course then Friday is [[Towel_Day_achievement|Towel day]] and then Saturday is [[Geohashing_Day|Mouse over day]], so there will be more geohashing this week. Excited? Post here! --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 21:16, 21 May 2018 (UTC)
  
We should plan to have one or two outings to the [[http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date={{LOCALYEAR}}-{{LOCALMONTH}}-{{LOCALDAY2}}&lat=46&long=-121&zoom=9&abs=-1 Mt. Rainier]] or [[http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date={{LOCALYEAR}}-{{LOCALMONTH}}-{{LOCALDAY2}}&lat=46&long=-122&zoom=9&abs=-1 Mt. St. Helens]] graticules one Saturday or another when they fall within the parks at an accessible area.--[[User:Cahlroisse|Cahlroisse]] 05:05, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
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== February 21 ==
:It would be a short notice thing, but yeah, I'm in! --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 22:49, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
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Just south of the [http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_HQ65jilf1k/TbNf8WJ2C6I/AAAAAAAASYQ/X1_YOsUbeoQ/s1600/Bloedel+Map.jpg Trestle Bridge], admission required, only accessible 10am to 4pm. I can't today, but this is a future retrohash if nobody else accepts the challenge. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:55, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
  
== Skyline shot ==
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== February 10, 2018 ==
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An expedition to the banks of a lost river! Pith helmets optional... --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 21:58, 9 February 2018 (UTC)
  
BTW, this is one of the coolest grat pages in the wiki, IMHO. Is there any way you can make the skyline picture span across the whole top of the page, about 2x it's current size?  -- [[User:Jevanyn|Jevanyn]] 18:02, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
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== December 11 ==
:The original is about twice that size. Earlier, I had problems with the grat map colliding with the picture. That is fixed now - but is it too big? Look at this '''[[User:Thomcat/sandbox|version]]''' then vote here. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 19:08, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
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In the Google [https://www.google.com/maps/@47.1908464,-122.3064584,3a,60y,65.61h,89.88t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s8peh8vrIYDLSyDdaPSx5tA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 street view], someone is totally checking out the geohash! They were gone by the time [https://binged.it/2ANgbcd Bing] came along. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:38, 11 December 2017 (UTC)
::Hmm, I see what you mean by colliding.  In any any case, [[Newark, New Jersey|I]] [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|was]] [[Cape May, New Jersey|inspired]].  I was tempted to take a blurry skyline shot of Newark and make our page the "anti-Seattle", but I wasn't sure how people would take that. --[[User:Jevanyn|Jevanyn]] 17:01, 22 July 2008 (UTC)
 
  
== Most recent on top? ==
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== December 9 ==
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Along Lake Washington Blvd in the Mt Baker neighborhood. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 02:26, 9 December 2017 (UTC)
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:I plan to make a visit - once I get back on the right continent. My flight arrives at 4:25, then there's customs. Probably around 5:30. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 04:44, 9 December 2017 (UTC)
  
There are two kinds of people: those who don't, and those who say things in the wrong order.
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== November 28 ==
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Seriously cool expedition today, at the bottom of the bluffside trail on Maury Island - if it's above water. Low tide was a few hours ago, and again at 7:20 tonight, when it will be quite dark. I plan to hit this as a retrohash someday, probably in the summertime. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 15:22, 28 November 2017 (UTC)
  
FOR!!! Most recent on top, so you can see what is going on on a tiny screen, without scrolling. - Robyn.
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== November 27 ==
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In the middle of Genesee Park and Playfield in South Seattle. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 15:02, 27 November 2017 (UTC)
  
AGAINST!!!
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== November 8 ==
...haha, yeah, metahumor aside, whatever.
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Looks to be in the backyard of 18715 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:41, 8 November 2017 (UTC)
I'll be the cog in your machine.  
 
Let's do it.
 
--[[User:Nukewaste|Nukewaste]] 10:58, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
 
  
Hey, a few other pages have been reversing their entries, putting the most recent on top. For or against? --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 03:55, 9 July 2008 (UTC)
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== October 30 ==
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Holy hash! In the middle of the [http://www.fpcofpugetsound.com/ First Pentecostal Church] near Lake Tapps. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:46, 30 October 2017 (UTC)
  
== First Thursday chatter ==
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== October 10 ==
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On the roadside near the Red Dog Saloon on the Renton-Maple Valley Highway. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:53, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
  
*[http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/ Seattle Art Museum] Downtown Seattle  10 AM - 9 PM
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== August 5 ==
--Anyone up for meeting here this Thursday, July 3rd?
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Lakeridge Elementary on Mercer Island. Planning wrinkle is that the I-90 bridge is closed 12:45-14:45 for the Blue Angels' show. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 03:04, 5 August 2017 (UTC)
*[http://www.empsfm.org/exhibitions/index.asp EMP and Sci-Fi Museum] Seattle Center  5 PM - 8 PM
 
I think Thursday is the 3rd of July, but [[User:Nukewaste|Nukewaste]] will probably be going to Seattle, so may visit the SAM and the SAAM, and then the SFM in the evening.
 
  
I am definitely heading to the Sci-Fi Museum on Thursday JULY (PFFF) 3rd!  I've been meaning to do this major geekout for two years now and I haven't had the chance. I'd love for everyone to come! - [[User:Sparkamusprime|Sparkamusprime]]
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== [[2017-07-29 47 -122|July 29]] ==
:Somebody buy Sparkamus a calendar at the gift shop ;) --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 21:17, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
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Another Bremerton location. Farther from the ferry (hmm, might be a good chance to try out the new fast ferry), but closer to the road. Reachable by public transit or bicycle. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]])
::Damnit, it's July. I hate that. You be quiet. :P [[User:Sparkamusprime|Sparks]]
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* Bike looks hard, bus looks great. I'm going for it. [[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 20:35, 29 July 2017 (UTC)
:WutWut?  Tentative times - 3pm at Seattle Art Museum; 6pm at EMP/SciFi Museum  --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 19:46, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
 
::See you there, wutwut! Probably more like 5.30pm at the EMP/SciFi! [[User:Sparkamusprime|Sparks]]
 
  
= Old Plans =
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== May 13 ==
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Within a mile of the Bremerton ferry terminal. Which makes it technically within bicycle range for me. Weather is iffy though, and the front yard the point lies in looks a bit overgrown.
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[[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 01:49, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
  
== Dear God, they are all so far away!! ==
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== March 26 ==
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[https://geohashing.info/20170326/47.658,-122.374/z:15 In a Salmon Bay marina]. A quick water geohash if someone has a boat; paddling across from the 14th Ave NW ramp would do the trick. --[[User:Coyotebush|Coyotebush]] ([[User talk:Coyotebush|talk]]) 03:48, 26 March 2017 (UTC)
  
Gas concerns rule me out for this weekend (5/30 to 6/01). Mayhaps those who are going can offer carpooling services?
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== Nov 26 ==
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Auburn and Vashon are in the woods, but Saturday is a geohash inside the [http://www.thedogandpony.com/ Dog & Pony Alehouse] in Renton. I'll be there at 4:00 for a good 'ol Saturday meetup. You can earn an [[Pub_Geohash|achievement]]. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 14:41, 25 November 2016 (UTC)
  
Carpooling should always be part of the plans! We should start hashing it out Friday morning for a Saturday trip. This city has a reputation to uphold, after all. --[[User:Leoger|Leoger]]
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== Nov 5/6 ==
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Two elementary schools - Saturday in Edgewood (east of Tacoma) and Sunday in Rose Hill (east of Kirkland). I'll be at one or two for sure - see you there? --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 13:45, 4 November 2016 (UTC)
  
== Saturday June 21st Geohash ==
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== May 1 ==
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You have your choice of a parking lot in Woodinville or joining a carpool to a globalhash in Astoria. While not locked in yet, I definitely favor the latter. I *suppose* you could also do both. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 18:36, 29 April 2016 (UTC)
  
So, for the first time in awhile, I have a free Saturday (I think). I definitely would like to make an excursion to wherever the Seattle GeoHash is that day or an alternate. Morethen willing to pick up people and/or carpool. Takers? - [[User:Narfy|Narfy]]
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== Apr 9 ==
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Bellevue Golf Course - anyone up for a round? --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 13:54, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
  
== July 11-13 ==
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== Jan 23/24 ==
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Saturday in the Snoqualmie graticule looks to be quite near the Preston Snoqualmie trail, which apparently has a view of the falls near the Snoqualmie end. Sunday here is in Everett, near Silver Lake, with a 7-11 just across the freeway. Hopefully I can make the latter, weather and plans preclude the former for me. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 09:55, 22 January 2016 (EST)
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:I did make the latter, and was perhaps the only expedition that day. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 09:52, 25 January 2016 (EST)
  
Friday and Saturday are in the water, Sunday in the middle of a rail yard. Friday's alternate (see below or [[2008-07-11 47 -122|here]] is the best bet for a meetup this week. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 13:51, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
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== Sept 22 ==
:Saturday is about the best water location possible: in Lake Washington in beautiful weather, and yet far enough offshore that it's impressive.  And if we don't all reach the exact location, Madrona Park is good. [[User:Jack|Jack]] 06:58, 12 July 2008 (UTC)
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On the grounds of Tacoma Community College, near the Japanese Friendship Garden. Anyone want to give it a visit? --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 09:43, 22 September 2015 (EDT)
  
== July 19th-20th ==
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== Sept 18-20 ==
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Friday September 18 is a decent spot, between Murphy's corner and Archbishop Murphy High School. I'll bet those two are related... --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 11:14, 18 September 2015 (EDT)
  
Olympia? It's in Olympia all weekend. Anyone know if that Saturday is accessible? I wanted to go to the hash on the way north, not backtrack to Olympia. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]]
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== June 8 ==
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Interesting point on Tacoma's waterfront; I encourage someone to go see it. http://geohashing.info/20150608/c22zrkt9/17/c22uvnr3  --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 09:42, 8 June 2015 (EDT)
  
Saturday should be accessible, although in the wilds of the woods so wear appropriate hiking boots.  I will ironically be in Seattle that day.
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== May 29-31 ==
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Today's Logan Park looks decent; tomorrow it's probably ambassador near Juanita Woodlands park. Sunday is deep woods on the peninsula; will look elsewhere. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 09:40, 29 May 2015 (EDT)
  
If people are interested in the Sunday meetup, I'm there. It'd be a great time to attempt the [[Golf Geohash|Golf Geohash]], we could be the first! -[[User:MarcyLaV|Marcy]]
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== April 24-26 ==
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Three decent points this weekend, two at opposite corners of the graticule. Friday has us in Olympia, Saturday near Snoqualmie (in a farmer's field), and Sunday right downtown. Definitely going to the last one, but ping here if you are interested in the other two. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 09:41, 24 April 2015 (EDT)
  
:I like the south end, but admit I am tempted to try for Saturday's [[North Cascades National Park, Washington|North Cascades]] hash which is not far from Granite Falls. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 03:29, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
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== April 11 ==
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April 10th and 12th have that edge-of-the graticule minesweeper appeal, but are otherwise unattractive. April 11th is on Seattle Hill Road in Mill Creek - definitely worth an afternoon visit. Say, 4pm? --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 11:00, 10 April 2015 (EDT)
  
:Okay, we'll aim there too. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]]
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== Christmas Eve & Christmas, 2014 ==
::More planning on the talk page for the expedition. [[2008-07-19 48 -121]] --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 19:23, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
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Center graticule means splash for us, so unless you are a fish, I wish you all a Merry Christmas! --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 09:38, 24 December 2014 (EST)
  
== Weekend August 1-3 ==
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== Goodbye peoples!! ==
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I am moving away from this graticule on Monday the 1st... and none of the points through then look convenient to me, so I probably won't see any of you in person.  It's been a great couple of years though!  -- [[User:OtherJack|OtherJack]] ([[User talk:OtherJack|talk]]) 14:06, 29 August 2014 (EDT)
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:May you either find better geohashing... or take your curse with you! :)  --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] ([[User talk:Thomcat|talk]]) 21:51, 29 August 2014 (EDT)
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::It will be the former!  -- [[User:OtherJack|OtherJack]] ([[User talk:OtherJack|talk]]) 22:07, 29 August 2014 (EDT)
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:Farewell, Jack! I'm glad I was able to meet you--and hit the July 10 globalhash! Truly an epic adventure, as hashing goes. :) -- [[User:Rex Wolf|Rex Wolf]] ([[User talk:Rex Wolf|talk]]) 00:34, 30 August 2014 (EDT)
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::I know, and it was great to meet you too!  Keep hashing in Vancouver (and try to bring the others there out of hibernation...)  -- [[User:OtherJack|OtherJack]] ([[User talk:OtherJack|talk]]) 23:02, 2 September 2014 (EDT)
  
:Friday 8/1 - restricted, unless you have access to Fort Lewis
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== Planned expeditions that didn't happen - or future Retro expeditions ==
:Saturday 8/2 - Hartstene Island, looks reachable
 
:Sunday 8/3 - Puget Sound
 
Neighboring graticules don't look much better for this weekend. Enjoy Seafair instead I guess.
 
  
I suggest that we meet up on Saturday at Gasworks Park for [http://www.followyourfolly.com/folly_tour_de_fat.html Tour de Fat], a free event hosted by New Belgium Brewery.  Bicycles, circus arts, amazing bands, and beer.  This was one of my favorite events of 2007 and I have high hopes for 2008's version.  I would also suggest moving up the meeting time to noon so there's plenty of events remaining.  -[[User:MarcyLaV|Marcy]]
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* [[2008-07-27 47 -122]] -- Inside a house in Woodinville.
 
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* [[2008-08-11 47 -122]] -- A swampy right-of-way underneath some power lines.
== August 8th-10th ==
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* [[2008-09-10 47 -122]] -- Near the back parking lot of a business on the peninsula.
 
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* [[2008-10-18 47 -122]] -- A Saturday point in Graham; page was used to suggest an alternate meetup that didn't happen.
*Friday it's in the drink (Pleasane Harbor), right off 101, with a view of Hood Canal.
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* [[2008-11-22 47 -122]] -- An open field between Issaquah and Cedar Grove.
*Saturday's meetup appears to be private property, but near Carbonado, and on the way to the north flanks of Mount Rainier. I can't make a meetup, though - I'll be out of town.
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* [[2010-04-24 47 -122]] -- The back parking lot of a business in Kent; apparently near the house of [[User:Origo|Origo]].
*Sunday is restricted, except for those navy guys maybe. Bangor Naval Submarine base.
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* [[2011-07-22 47 -122]] -- Parking for Eastside Christian Church in Tacoma Eastside.
 
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* [[2012-02-29 47 -122]] -- Planned point unknown, ended up being inside Occupational Education building at Green River CC.
== Free movies in Bremerton ==
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* [[2012-06-17 47 -122]] -- Backyard near a greenhouse, not far from Maltby.
 
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* [[2013-01-06 47 -122]] -- A hillside back yard near Shorewood; ambassador required.
[http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2008/jul/01/summer-movies-hit-the-roof-this-month/ Movie details]
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* [[2017-12-24 47 -122]] -- The parking lot of West Coast Awards and Athletics in Kent, quite close to Mill Creek Canyon Park.
 
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* [[2022-12-02 47 -122]] -- Ingraham High School
<s>Friday</s> Saturday, August 2nd
 
 
 
Princess Bride and Grease!
 
 
 
First Movie starts at 9:20 p.m.
 
 
 
It's right near the ferry terminal from Seattle. And it's free. But you have to go home, when it's over. My apartment is too small and dirty for guests. But if you feel the need (the need for <s>speed</s> the Dread Pirate Roberts!), you should be there.
 
 
 
== August 22-24 ==
 
 
 
All south end. Saturday is in the middle of Long Lake east of Olympia. Sunday in Seattle is just off the railroad tracks near the Tacoma Narrows bridge, and probably not public property. Still, could be fun to organize a train trip for geohashing on Sunday. Will look into that. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 13:51, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 
:[http://www.amtrakcascades.com/ Amtrak Cascades] is the train in question. The southend crew could take the #506 leaving Olympia at 2:03pm and arriving in Seattle at 3:55pm. All geohashers could take the #509 leaving Seattle at 5:30pm and arriving in Olympia at 6:54pm. Finally the northend crew could take the #508, leaving Olympia at 8:03pm and arriving in Seattle at 9:45pm. Just one problem -- the key train (#509) is '''sold out'''. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 15:34, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
Somebody proposed an alternate for Friday (8/22), which also looks to be private property. If this is your house, tell us all about it, and invite us over for couch potato geohashing. We've plenty of games! --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 19:31, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
==Movies on the Pedestal==
 
 
 
Found out about this through [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=714 CouchSurfing], and thought that you guys might want to hit a [http://www.moviesonthepedestal.com/ free movie] if you're in town. This Thursday it's 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', and then the last one in the programme is 'Hot Fuzz', so that should be fun (and I'm actually gonna be around for it! WOOHOO!!). Not sure if this justifies its own page or not... just figured this is a good way to notify people of it. Move this if you want to. --[[User:Lady Pennywhistle|Lady Pennywhistle]] 18:52, 19 August 2008 (local)
 
 
 
== August 29-31 + September 1 ==
 
 
 
[[2008-08-29 47 -122|Friday]], [[2008-08-30 47 -122|Saturday]], and Monday are all reachable points. Unfortunately, Saturday is south of Tacoma and not really too near PAX. Road trip after the 4:00 meetup, perhaps?
 
 
 
All PAX planning and discussion is at [[Talk:2008-08-30 47 -122]].
 
 
 
== September 5-7 ==
 
 
 
Friday is on Bremerton's peninsula. Sunday is Lake Tapps (splash). Saturday is in somebody's yard, but may I respectfully propose this. Saturday's point in [[Mt. St. Helens, Washington]] is in the foothills of Mount Rainier, and looks to be close to a logging road. How about meeting up in Eatonville, then driving and/or biking our way up that road, then hiking in to the trees at the exact point. 3:00 in the park, then leave for the point from there. Expedition discussion on [[2008-09-06 46 -122]]. If you are feeling really crazy, Sunday's point in the same graticule is near the crater, and a pretty easy hike from the forest road. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 14:10, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== September 16 ==
 
 
 
The first spot that showed up this morning was 47.765857, -122.212144; 4.4 km from where I work. Since I haven't been to a geohash in almost two weeks, that would have been great. By the time I finished editing the page, though, the spot had moved to Bremerton. [[User:Nukewaste|Nukewaste]], enjoy!  --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 14:57, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== September 19-21 ==
 
 
 
Ahoy and avast, maties! No idea where the winds will blow the coordinates today, but at first sighting they are mostly in the sou-westers. I carved a [[2008-09-19 47 -122|temporary]] page to keep an eye on the scalawags. Perhaps by noon we'll be able to settle on a Saturrrrrday meetup spot. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 14:31, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== September 26-28 ==
 
 
 
''So Many Islands''
 
 
 
Friday's island spot is off Toe Jam Hill Road on Bainbridge Island, and doesn't look too accessible on the satellite photo. Saturday's island spot is Possession Estates on Whidbey island, not far from the ferry and a beach park nearby. Sunday is in the middle of the Puyallup river, and not an island in sight.
 
 
 
Need a carpool on Saturday? We can meet at the Mukilteo ferry I think... discussion on the [[2008-09-27_47_-122|meetup]] page.
 
 
 
== October 3-5 ==
 
 
 
Friday very close to downtown - but in the Sound unfortunately. Saturday is off in the wilds of the western peninsula, and Sunday is in Commencement bay. After two in a row October 1 and 2, I somehow knew I'd have no luck on the weekend.
 
 
 
I'll leave it to our man in Bremerton to report on Saturday's worthiness. No geohashing for me, though.  --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 21:05, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== October 10-12 ==
 
 
 
Sparkamus Prime is up in Vancouver on Saturday, and the geohash is so easy it's trivial. Beats our hash near Lake Tapps. I would go north, but I am headed to Leavenworth of Octoberfest instead - along with trying to hit my third, fourth, and fifth geohashes in a row.  --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 05:38, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== October 17-19 ==
 
 
 
South end hashes for Friday and Saturday; Sunday is just south of downtown Seattle (sodo they call it), and I couldn't miss that one. I'm open to Saturday suggestions - it might be fun to try and visit a neighboring graticule. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 13:44, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
[http://www.seattleurbangolf.com/ Seattle Urban Golf] Be there!
 
--[[User:Nukewaste|Nuke]] 20:18, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== October 24-26 ==
 
 
 
Friday northwest of Bremerton airport, Sunday southeast of Bremerton airport. For Saturday it's Tacoma, the north side of someones house or barn. Couple of nice parks nearby if somebody wants to setup an alternate. For me, it's halloween fun with the kids - pumpkins, merchant trick or treating, and the like. Cheers!--[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 16:03, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== November 15 ==
 
 
 
Today (Saturday the 15th) it's pretty near Seattle, near Cougar Mountain, and it looks like a nice day.  If other people are thinking about going, I'm up for it a hike there. [[User:Jack|Jack]] 20:47, 15 November 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== November 7-9 ==
 
 
 
Friday it's a ways Southwest of Bremerton, Saturday near a little town called South Prairie. Sunday is offshore between Edmonds and Mukilteo, straight west of Meadowdale Park. I still like the idea of visiting the mountains to the south, but to do that *and* get credit for the graticule, the point has to be towards the northend - highway 165 or 706 for Mount Rainier, for instance. Any ideas about this weekend? Post 'em here. --[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 14:58, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
 
 
 
== November 17-24 ==
 
 
 
Not that I have anything against Hood Canal or the land west of Bremerton, but come on - <s>four</s> '''five''' geohashes in a row there? The weekend is far more favorable, with a Saturday geohash in an open field between Issaquah and Cedar Grove, and Sunday's geohash in [http://www.ci.redmond.wa.us/insidecityhall/parksrec/parks/farrel.asp Farrel McWhirter] park in Redmond. I'll see if I can scare up a trail map link for this page. See you Saturday at 4?
 
--[[User:Thomcat|Thomcat]] 14:57, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
 

Latest revision as of 18:38, 10 February 2024

Welcome to Seattle

... one of the more active graticules on our planet. It rains a lot here, but that doesn't often deter our intrepid geohashers. Current expedition discussions at the top of the this page. Archived discussions on the past page.


February 10, 2024

We used to use this for expedition planning. Anyhow, decent hashpoint for Saturday the 10th - come join us at 4pm! --Thomcat (talk) 18:38, 10 February 2024 (UTC)

April 26, 2020

Saturday is in Puget Sound, but Sunday is at least on dry land. Looks to be inaccessible, down an alley, but I will walk it and hope. Maybe the house will be for sale? --Thomcat (talk) 14:45, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Did you manage to grab this one?? -- OtherJack (talk) 04:53, 28 April 2020 (UTC)
Never made the trip - got busy on Sunday :) No back alley skulking for this cat. --Thomcat (talk) 14:06, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

July 7

At the junction of the Burke-Gilman Trail and Sammamish River Trail in Bothell. I've passed through there before (so I guess I could claim a tracklog Déjà vu) but I wasn't planning on that long of a bike ride today. Coyotebush (talk) 15:28, 7 July 2019 (UTC)

We found it! Our first geohash : ) Am I supposed to like post a selfie taken at the site or something? This is SubRosa - my name didn’t show up blue? I may not be doing this right.

Nice. Welcome to geohashing! You can find some tips for writing up expeditions in A beginner's guide and Expedition. I got you started by creating 2019-07-07 47 -122 and linking to it from Seattle, Washington. To sign posts on talk pages (or anywhere else), type four tildes ~~~~ which when saved will expand into your username and the date. Coyotebush (talk) 21:41, 7 July 2019 (UTC)
Thank you! This is super complicated and I’m doing it on my phone so I appreciate the help : ) --SubRosa (talk) 21:48, 7 July 2019 (UTC)SubRosa
Hi SubRosa! Next step is to click on that link and "edit" the page. You will see prompts, but the key section is "Expedition". Let us know how it went! --Thomcat (talk) 20:30, 12 July 2019 (UTC)

Visited the location as a retro-expedition on the way home from work. Completely achievable. Would be nice to have a photo, but not necessary to call this expedition a success. Looking forward to meeting you on a future expedition! --Thomcat (talk) 05:03, 1 August 2019 (UTC)

June 22, 2019

In a parking lot a few blocks from the Bellevue Transit Center. I'll aim to hop on a bus to be there around the appropriate time. Coyotebush (talk) 18:13, 22 June 2019 (UTC)

June 21

A front yard in Madrona. May visit after work. Coyotebush (talk) 15:08, 21 June 2018 (UTC)

May 27

Possibly within the Parkwood Ridge Open Space on Mercer Island. Coyotebush (talk) 00:14, 26 May 2018 (UTC)

May 2018

Happy 10th anniversary of Geohashing! Today's spot is in the water of Puget Sound. I hope to be visiting a geohash somewhere in the graticule on May 23rd, my 10th Hashiversary. Of course then Friday is Towel day and then Saturday is Mouse over day, so there will be more geohashing this week. Excited? Post here! --Thomcat (talk) 21:16, 21 May 2018 (UTC)

February 21

Just south of the Trestle Bridge, admission required, only accessible 10am to 4pm. I can't today, but this is a future retrohash if nobody else accepts the challenge. --Thomcat (talk) 14:55, 21 February 2018 (UTC)

February 10, 2018

An expedition to the banks of a lost river! Pith helmets optional... --Thomcat (talk) 21:58, 9 February 2018 (UTC)

December 11

In the Google street view, someone is totally checking out the geohash! They were gone by the time Bing came along. --Thomcat (talk) 14:38, 11 December 2017 (UTC)

December 9

Along Lake Washington Blvd in the Mt Baker neighborhood. Coyotebush (talk) 02:26, 9 December 2017 (UTC)

I plan to make a visit - once I get back on the right continent. My flight arrives at 4:25, then there's customs. Probably around 5:30. --Thomcat (talk) 04:44, 9 December 2017 (UTC)

November 28

Seriously cool expedition today, at the bottom of the bluffside trail on Maury Island - if it's above water. Low tide was a few hours ago, and again at 7:20 tonight, when it will be quite dark. I plan to hit this as a retrohash someday, probably in the summertime. --Thomcat (talk) 15:22, 28 November 2017 (UTC)

November 27

In the middle of Genesee Park and Playfield in South Seattle. --Thomcat (talk) 15:02, 27 November 2017 (UTC)

November 8

Looks to be in the backyard of 18715 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park. --Thomcat (talk) 14:41, 8 November 2017 (UTC)

October 30

Holy hash! In the middle of the First Pentecostal Church near Lake Tapps. --Thomcat (talk) 14:46, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

October 10

On the roadside near the Red Dog Saloon on the Renton-Maple Valley Highway. --Thomcat (talk) 14:53, 10 October 2017 (UTC)

August 5

Lakeridge Elementary on Mercer Island. Planning wrinkle is that the I-90 bridge is closed 12:45-14:45 for the Blue Angels' show. Coyotebush (talk) 03:04, 5 August 2017 (UTC)

July 29

Another Bremerton location. Farther from the ferry (hmm, might be a good chance to try out the new fast ferry), but closer to the road. Reachable by public transit or bicycle. Coyotebush (talk)

  • Bike looks hard, bus looks great. I'm going for it. Coyotebush (talk) 20:35, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

May 13

Within a mile of the Bremerton ferry terminal. Which makes it technically within bicycle range for me. Weather is iffy though, and the front yard the point lies in looks a bit overgrown. Coyotebush (talk) 01:49, 13 May 2017 (UTC)

March 26

In a Salmon Bay marina. A quick water geohash if someone has a boat; paddling across from the 14th Ave NW ramp would do the trick. --Coyotebush (talk) 03:48, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

Nov 26

Auburn and Vashon are in the woods, but Saturday is a geohash inside the Dog & Pony Alehouse in Renton. I'll be there at 4:00 for a good 'ol Saturday meetup. You can earn an achievement. --Thomcat (talk) 14:41, 25 November 2016 (UTC)

Nov 5/6

Two elementary schools - Saturday in Edgewood (east of Tacoma) and Sunday in Rose Hill (east of Kirkland). I'll be at one or two for sure - see you there? --Thomcat (talk) 13:45, 4 November 2016 (UTC)

May 1

You have your choice of a parking lot in Woodinville or joining a carpool to a globalhash in Astoria. While not locked in yet, I definitely favor the latter. I *suppose* you could also do both. --Thomcat (talk) 18:36, 29 April 2016 (UTC)

Apr 9

Bellevue Golf Course - anyone up for a round? --Thomcat (talk) 13:54, 8 April 2016 (UTC)

Jan 23/24

Saturday in the Snoqualmie graticule looks to be quite near the Preston Snoqualmie trail, which apparently has a view of the falls near the Snoqualmie end. Sunday here is in Everett, near Silver Lake, with a 7-11 just across the freeway. Hopefully I can make the latter, weather and plans preclude the former for me. --Thomcat (talk) 09:55, 22 January 2016 (EST)

I did make the latter, and was perhaps the only expedition that day. --Thomcat (talk) 09:52, 25 January 2016 (EST)

Sept 22

On the grounds of Tacoma Community College, near the Japanese Friendship Garden. Anyone want to give it a visit? --Thomcat (talk) 09:43, 22 September 2015 (EDT)

Sept 18-20

Friday September 18 is a decent spot, between Murphy's corner and Archbishop Murphy High School. I'll bet those two are related... --Thomcat (talk) 11:14, 18 September 2015 (EDT)

June 8

Interesting point on Tacoma's waterfront; I encourage someone to go see it. http://geohashing.info/20150608/c22zrkt9/17/c22uvnr3 --Thomcat (talk) 09:42, 8 June 2015 (EDT)

May 29-31

Today's Logan Park looks decent; tomorrow it's probably ambassador near Juanita Woodlands park. Sunday is deep woods on the peninsula; will look elsewhere. --Thomcat (talk) 09:40, 29 May 2015 (EDT)

April 24-26

Three decent points this weekend, two at opposite corners of the graticule. Friday has us in Olympia, Saturday near Snoqualmie (in a farmer's field), and Sunday right downtown. Definitely going to the last one, but ping here if you are interested in the other two. --Thomcat (talk) 09:41, 24 April 2015 (EDT)

April 11

April 10th and 12th have that edge-of-the graticule minesweeper appeal, but are otherwise unattractive. April 11th is on Seattle Hill Road in Mill Creek - definitely worth an afternoon visit. Say, 4pm? --Thomcat (talk) 11:00, 10 April 2015 (EDT)

Christmas Eve & Christmas, 2014

Center graticule means splash for us, so unless you are a fish, I wish you all a Merry Christmas! --Thomcat (talk) 09:38, 24 December 2014 (EST)

Goodbye peoples!!

I am moving away from this graticule on Monday the 1st... and none of the points through then look convenient to me, so I probably won't see any of you in person. It's been a great couple of years though! -- OtherJack (talk) 14:06, 29 August 2014 (EDT)

May you either find better geohashing... or take your curse with you! :) --Thomcat (talk) 21:51, 29 August 2014 (EDT)
It will be the former! -- OtherJack (talk) 22:07, 29 August 2014 (EDT)
Farewell, Jack! I'm glad I was able to meet you--and hit the July 10 globalhash! Truly an epic adventure, as hashing goes. :) -- Rex Wolf (talk) 00:34, 30 August 2014 (EDT)
I know, and it was great to meet you too! Keep hashing in Vancouver (and try to bring the others there out of hibernation...) -- OtherJack (talk) 23:02, 2 September 2014 (EDT)

Planned expeditions that didn't happen - or future Retro expeditions