+Kinkykimbo Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Ok so its that time again. THE COMMANDO CHALLENGE 2008 In glorious Devon there is a thing called a commando challenge which is a charity based event held over the week of the 11.10.08 and 12.10.08. Everyone can join in and last year we had a geocaching team that raised over £500 for charity. Its meant to be fun and you do things like run through mud, tunnels and through bogs. The atmospere is great and its a great sence of achievement once you have completed it. It would be good if this year there was a few teams entered for a bit of competition it was suggested if a Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset ect team were entered. If anyone was interested in coming from further afield then I could recomend camping (although its in October). There will be a social event organised for the Sunday evening in a local watering hole! I am also certain that for those spectators there will be a few caches put out on Woodburry common especially for the weekend. Here is the link for the webiste that had more details: Commando challenge website Here is the link for last years event: My Webpage I know that its a long way off but places are filling up very fast. So please post your interest...anyone that came last year will know what fun it was. There will again be a team from Devon taking part this year Please have a think about it and dont hesitate to contact me with any quieries you might have. Link to comment
+FollowMeChaps Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 You're on! A team of Bristol/Somerset cachers have risen to The Kinkys challenge and now entered - I'm not sure if we've got a name yet. Our esteemed leader Commander Cartooner (none other than Dick Darsatrdly himself) will be along later to clarify and bump this thread. I'm sure there's room for more in our team. Being our first year we are going for the 3 mile one on Saturday so it may be we need to organise a second social event for us less than tuffies if other geocaching groups do similar. Come on now the rest of you! Link to comment
+davy boy Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I take it we are having the same team as last year? Not many posts,come on peeps lets be having you and get some teams together for the 7 mile challenge on the sunday!!! Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Well it looks like "Mad Mike" is keen to put in a Cornwall team on the Saturday. Lets see if he can find enough other volunteers to make up a team? Link to comment
+Molinnis Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Well it looks like "Mad Mike" is keen to put in a Cornwall team on the Saturday. Lets see if he can find enough other volunteers to make up a team? Still waiting for you to put your name forward Steve Link to comment
+keehotee Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 WHAT!!! All that mud, and rain, and gravel, and rocks, and itsy bitsy teeny tubes to crawl through, and mud (did I mention that earlier?), and water, and more crawly tunnels, and more mud, and rocks, and a bit more water.... you must be joking - who in their right mind's going to volunteer for that ????????????????? Link to comment
+Molinnis Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I think Steve may just have on our Cornish forums Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 WHAT!!! All that mud, and rain, and gravel, and rocks, and itsy bitsy teeny tubes to crawl through, and mud (did I mention that earlier?), and water, and more crawly tunnels, and more mud, and rocks, and a bit more water.... you must be joking - who in their right mind's going to volunteer for that ????????????????? Ohh good point - it doesn't sound much fun - in October - now you mention it.... Link to comment
+wheelybarrow Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Mr W has already paid his money - obviously the 3 mile wasn't enough of a challenge. Link to comment
The Cartooners Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 You're on! A team of Bristol/Somerset cachers have risen to The Kinkys challenge and now entered - I'm not sure if we've got a name yet. Our esteemed leader Commander Cartooner (none other than Dick Darsatrdly himself) will be along later to clarify and bump this thread. I'm sure there's room for more in our team. Being our first year we are going for the 3 mile one on Saturday so it may be we need to organise a second social event for us less than tuffies if other geocaching groups do similar. Come on now the rest of you! Yes, the Somerset contingent will be entering a team very soon. We are just waiting for a few more entries to be returned and then we will announce it official. If there is anyone other mad soul wishing to join in please email me soonest as I wish to finalise things very quickly. Anyone any ideas for a name? Link to comment
+Wadders Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Silence from me came the stern reply Link to comment
+Molinnis Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Well Cornwall will definatly be entering one team and maybe even two. So watch this space Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Well Cornwall will definatly be entering one team and maybe even two. So watch this space Not just two - Three Cornish teams now.... Link to comment
+KernewesLaura Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I believe we are close to having our Cornish Teams sorted!! Link to comment
The Cartooners Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I believe we are close to having our Cornish Teams sorted!! The Somerset Team are finalising things and will be entering very soon. We will be known as "Cache me if you can". Thanks to Ross (Other half to Maple Leaf) for dreaming up the name Link to comment
+Maple Leaf Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 The Somerset Team are finalising things and will be entering very soon. We will be known as "Cache me if you can". Thanks to Ross (Other half to Maple Leaf) for dreaming up the name .... AKA Paradiddle (but he thinks we are mad, and is just going to be in the 'support team') Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Is it possible to have an event running at the same time? Link to comment
+wheelybarrow Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 There was last year and we are more than happy to organise one for the Saturday teams - think that Kim of the Kinkys is organising one for the teams on Sunday. Link to comment
+Wadders Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Enrolled.......paid.........and going to pysciatric nurse tomorrow cmon you Devon lot!!!! Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Well "Tiger Feet" brings back some happy memories - but not my sort of thing really... Link to comment
+davy boy Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Enrolled.......paid.........and going to pysciatric nurse tomorrow cmon you Devon lot!!!! Not sure i mentioned this or not but reckon we ought to do a bit of training for the seven mile challenge this year, so reckon sep is training month, twice a week around the course..!!!! Link to comment
+Molinnis Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I dont suppose the Devon team have entered the 7 mile course on Sunday because they are worried about being beaten by either the Somerset or Cornish teams on the 3 mile course by any chance Link to comment
+davy boy Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Oops forgot to mention we are doing the sat and sun Mike !!! You boys eat too many pasties down there,hehe. Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Oops forgot to mention we are doing the sat and sun Mike !!! You boys eat too many pasties down there,hehe. Ah it's our Girls team you want to worry about.... Link to comment
+Stuey Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Oops forgot to mention we are doing the sat and sun Mike !!! You boys eat too many pasties down there,hehe. Good reply! Oops forgot to mention we are doing the sat and sun Mike !!! You boys eat too many pasties down there,hehe. Ah it's our Girls team you want to worry about.... A better reply! hehe Link to comment
+House Of Boo Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hello fellow Mudlovers! Is it alright to join in with my old bog dwellers from last year as Ive got a few dunkings to settle with Davyboy & Wadders!!! "You know of course that this means war!" - Bugs Bunny Peter - House Of Boo Link to comment
+FollowMeChaps Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Now a little bird let slip that Kimberly is not doing the 7 miler herself - wise girl! Would you like to join the Cache me if you can team on Saturday Kim, we love to welcome you? Link to comment
+BlazingOtters Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Oops forgot to mention we are doing the sat and sun Mike !!! You boys eat too many pasties down there,hehe. Good reply! Oops forgot to mention we are doing the sat and sun Mike !!! You boys eat too many pasties down there,hehe. Ah it's our Girls team you want to worry about.... A better reply! hehe Are you up for it then Stuey Link to comment
+KernewesLaura Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Oops forgot to mention we are doing the sat and sun Mike !!! You boys eat too many pasties down there,hehe. Ah it's our Girls team you want to worry about.... Too right Steve!!! Link to comment
+keehotee Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) So we get to whip the upstarts into shape on Saturday - AND show them how it should be done on Sunday?????? lol Edited to add - we could use the saturday's kiddy course as training for the proper one on Sunday? This is my 5th one - I'm up for it if you p**fs are............ Edited April 17, 2008 by keehotee Link to comment
+davy boy Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 We will Tim,Notice how quiet Stuey goes when mentioned about the sun event,lightweight. Link to comment
+Stuey Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 We will Tim,Notice how quiet Stuey goes when mentioned about the sun event,lightweight. Oy, I was eating I've done the seven miler too many times already, and I hate running. I'm not gonna "downgrade" to the three miler as I wanted to retire "at the top" hehe. Last time I did it I got interviewed by Westcountry TV and ended up on the local news bulletin Link to comment
+Kinkykimbo Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 After reading various comments etc, was thinking maybe we should all just go ahead and do the 3 mile run, this way its more of a friendly competiton and easier to organise the event with everyone in one place on the same day. You could say it would be more social. Trophy for the quickest team!!! Link to comment
+davy boy Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Right then, i have just spoken to Kim and have both decided that trying to organize two days is far too difficult with events etc so everyone is now doing the sat (3 mile challenge) only. Also Kim will be organizing the sat event (caching commando) the same as last year in a local pub,to be announced at a later date. Anyone who is in our sat team,can they please contact Kim asap and send their £15 as Kim has paid for all of us out of her pocket, thanks. Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Commercial Postings/Solicitations are not allowed in these forums. I am closing this thread as it solicits for a charitable activity. Please do not start any new threads about this same topic. They shall be closed for the same reason. Link to comment
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