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Geo-Post Offices

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05-18-2006, 07:53 PM
Zonker&co

Geo-Post Offices

Geo-Post Offices are a type of cache that were born in Maritime Canada and is now spreading through the USA. As of today there are thirteen throughout the USA and Canada, with at least three that I know of under construction. We would like to have a few of these caches in Maine in order to link eastern Canada with the USA. Is anyone interested in building one? They are easy and cheap, all we generally use is a good sized container that will hold postcards ,and some space for TB's and a logbook.(no swag) Have a look at my GPO here http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...5-aa2f06618214 for info, feel free to cut and paste if you want to.
Cheers from New Brunswick!
05-18-2006, 07:58 PM
Hiram357

the page doesnt load right... are you sure that link is correct?
05-18-2006, 08:00 PM
Zonker&co

Sorry, I messed up the link...it works now.
05-18-2006, 08:37 PM
Hiram357

I think i would be very interested in doing one, i just need to find a place to put it
05-18-2006, 08:40 PM
Zonker&co

Most of ours in Canada are relatively quick access, not too much difficulty, so you can "pop in" to the cache prior to leaving town to check for cards that may need moving.
05-19-2006, 07:27 AM
WhereRWe?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiram357

I think i would be very interested in doing one, i just need to find a place to put it

I think a series of these - along I95 - would be interesting. Are there any rest areas left that DON'T have a cache already? LOL!

(I also think you could put in cards for unnamed recipients - i.e., "any soldier/sailor in Iraq", "any cacher in Alaska", etc.)
05-19-2006, 08:20 AM
firefighterjake

I think this is a wicked good idea . . . as Bruce said, putting them along well traveled areas would make a lot of sense.
05-19-2006, 08:44 AM
The G Team

Is there a fee? ;)
05-19-2006, 08:55 AM
firefighterjake

I'm thinking a geo-letter will get to the recipient a heckuva lot faster than a regular letter sent through the US Postal Service. :D
05-19-2006, 09:44 AM
Zonker&co

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

I think a series of these - along I95 - would be interesting. Are there any rest areas left that DON'T have a cache already? LOL!

(I also think you could put in cards for unnamed recipients - i.e., "any soldier/sailor in Iraq", "any cacher in Alaska", etc.)

Great idea! It would be like the pony express!
Something a Nova Scotia cacher did (Islander1988) was convert one of his existing caches near a highway exit ramp to a Geo-Post Office. He simply changed the listing write-up, and attached a new container.
05-19-2006, 10:23 AM
MoxieMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

I think a series of these - along I95 - would be interesting. Are there any rest areas left that DON'T have a cache already? LOL!

(I also think you could put in cards for unnamed recipients - i.e., "any soldier/sailor in Iraq", "any cacher in Alaska", etc.)

As far as the search and the map says, I don't think there are caches at either Rest Area at the Kennebunk exit. I was looking at the possiblity of putting a cache there soon anyway. Maybe just make it a Geo-Post instead.

MoxieMan
05-19-2006, 11:14 AM
we3beans

I LOVE this idea!!! I'm going to try to look for a good spot here in the Bangor area the next 2 weeks. Thanks!!!
05-19-2006, 12:48 PM
Mrs Nushiekitty

Hey We3Beans send your brother a post card he put out the first one in the US!
05-19-2006, 01:36 PM
we3beans

OOOPs, I wondered about that Hartford location....hmmm....guess I'll have to get my act together.
05-19-2006, 03:16 PM
Hiram357

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

I think a series of these - along I95 - would be interesting. Are there any rest areas left that DON'T have a cache already? LOL!

(I also think you could put in cards for unnamed recipients - i.e., "any soldier/sailor in Iraq", "any cacher in Alaska", etc.)

i dont think so, but we could use the park and ride lots
05-19-2006, 04:16 PM
WhereRWe?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiram357

i dont think so, but we could use the park and ride lots

And there are a couple of truck weigh station/inspection areas, too. :D :D
05-19-2006, 04:27 PM
Mainiac1957

I was planning a new TB hotel...

anyway so maybe I'll make it a post office too.
05-19-2006, 05:14 PM
Hiram357

I Think I'll be going in search of tonight...
05-19-2006, 08:05 PM
chinacachers

This sounds great! We go back and forth to Nova Scotia quite often. This would just add some more fun. :)
05-24-2006, 07:19 AM
Zonker&co

The 15th Geo-Post Office worldwide, and the first in the province of Quebec is now open here http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...d-743f1c12f6c8 Maine is now officially surrounded with GPOs!
05-24-2006, 09:46 AM
we3beans

I've started the approval process for one here in Bangor. I think it is a nice location and will be convient to n/s and e/w travel. Just another 2 hoops and it'll be ready.
05-24-2006, 12:12 PM
firefighterjake

Quote:

Originally Posted by we3beans

I've started the approval process for one here in Bangor. I think it is a nice location and will be convient to n/s and e/w travel. Just another 2 hoops and it'll be ready.

Good news . . . bet this will be as good, if not better than the postal service . . . it can't be any slower! :D
05-24-2006, 03:20 PM
Kacky

Hey Terry & Pat, how bout one in Skow-town for all the folks heading to Quebec, and all our Canadian friends coming down to Old Orchard?
05-24-2006, 04:42 PM
Zonker&co

Remember, if you need any help or advice, please feel free to ask... and also please feel free to cut 'n paste from my listing if you want to. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...5-aa2f06618214
06-06-2006, 04:55 PM
Zonker&co

The 17th geo-post office is now open in beautiful Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. It can be viewed here: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...1&Submit6=Find
06-06-2006, 05:16 PM
d’76

MAINe just got their first geopost office published a few minutes ago.:eek:
06-06-2006, 06:14 PM
Mainiac1957

And....

it got found a few minutes after that but some psyco obsessed caching fool.:rolleyes:
06-12-2006, 09:43 AM
Zonker&co

There is yet another geo post office. This time it is in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Once approved, youll be able to see it here: http://http://www.geocaching.com/see...X&Submit6=Find
07-10-2006, 01:45 AM
Zonker&co

Is anyone interested in placing one in Augusta or Portland?
07-10-2006, 03:42 PM
Trezurs*-R-*Fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zonker&co

Is anyone interested in placing one in Augusta or Portland?

Let me look into it, While KK lives closer ;) ;) ;) , I think I know a spot where one would fit in nicely......
07-10-2006, 04:08 PM
MoxieMan

This one is in Salem, NH...not too far off I-495 or I-93...GCVQB3
07-10-2006, 04:27 PM
Kacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trezurs*-R-*Fun

Let me look into it, While KK lives closer ;) ;) ;) , I think I know a spot where one would fit in nicely......

I am considering Gardiner, which is close to Augusta. If nobody has dibbies, I would like to do it tomorrow (Tuesday 7/11/06)
07-10-2006, 05:20 PM
Trezurs*-R-*Fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kacky

I am considering the Gardiner Park & ride, which is close to Augusta. If nobody has dibbies, I would like to do it tomorrow (Tuesday 7/11/06)

I just had some preliminary thoughts, I didn't even have anything planned.

Cache On!!!
07-10-2006, 05:48 PM
Kacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trezurs*-R-*Fun

I just had some preliminary thoughts, I didn't even have anything planned.

Cache On!!!

Thanks! Here it is
07-12-2006, 11:31 AM
Kacky

oops, had to temp-archive it due to reports of poison ivy. I'll go move it today.
07-21-2006, 07:11 PM
MoxieMan

i have a Geo Post Card that needs to go to England...anyone heading over there anytime soon? :o)

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