Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

Topic created by brambles6 on Fri Nov 18, 2011 at 5:07 pm

brambles6
Num Posts: 29
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: French Creek Central
First O: 1999

While everyone else is looking for the Dual Event Plaque I thought it would be timely to mention that there actually will be a Dual event. That pesky check mark hasn't made it to the events page because of the paper work, which is now in hand.

From the event description on the DVOA home page you all know that the rest of the preparation for this event was child's play. Petr, Steve, and I are starting our own logging company and Petr is thinking of running a "tree stump" Billy Goat event.

Another important factor is that the park's rest rooms are closed for the season. The price for portapotty rentals is now sky high so that wasn't an option. Plan accordingly.

The weather looks promising (warmer than normal) and most of the brambles are gone; this is a "white woods" park and the views are spectacular. Who knows: maybe the Plaque is geocached somewhere on the course?

Reply by Guy-O on Sat Nov 19, 2011 at 2:14 am

Guy-O
Num Posts: 356
Primary Club: HVO
Fav map: Spackman Creek
First O: 1982

With park restrooms closed and porta-potties at a premium (didn't know DVOA was short on cash...  ), I guess it is fair to ask:  Where are the nearest usable restrooms?

(I hope they're not in the same place as the Plaque...   )

Reply by kathyu on Sun Nov 20, 2011 at 9:51 am

kathyu
Num Posts: 696
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: Hickory Run Sand Spring
First O: 2004

For the sake of those of us who are driving long distances, I second the request for the location of the nearest facilities, i.e. McDonalds or similar.  Anyway, we should respect the venue if we want to be welcomed back.

Reply by Steve on Sun Nov 20, 2011 at 11:21 pm

Steve
Num Posts: 402
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: Paradise Farm
First O: 1993

As far as the rest rooms go, please be patient. We are still working on this, and will post the best answer by Thanksgiving.

Reply by brambles6 on Mon Nov 21, 2011 at 10:34 am

brambles6
Num Posts: 29
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: French Creek Central
First O: 1999

And for all those anxious orienteers out there, I am please do announce a solution to the portapotty crisis. I've just ordered one. It will be placed in the parking lot of South Mountain Park. Also, since the directions we have given on the Event page channel all of you folks through the I 78 exchange in Hellertown, you can choose to visit either Turkey Hill or Wendy's on your way to or from the event. Finally, I'm working on Plan C, which might be closer.

Reply by sfmones on Mon Nov 21, 2011 at 2:50 pm

sfmones
Num Posts: 109
Primary Club: DVOA
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First O: 0

Very impressive logistics.  We're up to a Plan-C for Number-1 and Number-2.

Reply by Guy-O on Mon Nov 21, 2011 at 11:26 pm

Guy-O
Num Posts: 356
Primary Club: HVO
Fav map: Spackman Creek
First O: 1982

What could be closer than right there in the parking lot? 

Reply by Steve on Thu Nov 24, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Steve
Num Posts: 402
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: Paradise Farm
First O: 1993

My screw up results in your good fortune. I ordered the wrong white course, so rather than throwing out ten maps, I am offering a half price sprint course for the first ten people that ask. The proceeds will go to the juniors. Don't worry though, I have printed up ten more white courses that are correct.