Free shipping and other stuff

❄️ Brrrr, it’s getting chilly out there, and with winter officially starting this week, it’s time to dust off the winter woollens when you head out caching. But your current winter wardrobe is so last year, right? Well, Spreadshirt hears you, and wants you to have the latest in #AX2017 fashion with FREE SHIPPING for all orders from the 2–4 June, just by using coupon code ‘FS617’*. And who doesn’t love free shipping? Afterall, shipping is such a downer in this online world we live in. I mean, who wants to design the most awesome #AX2017 merchandise and then have to pay shipping? So, if you are in need of some new clothes while you are out hunting those elusive caches this winter, then now is the time to act!  Head to Spreadshirt and, you never know, your new attire may just become your new lucky charm**.

Now, if you have already put your own spin on some funky #AX2017 attire, why not head to our next lead-up event, 5 Months to the Event in Alexandra – Werribee (GC6X194) this weekend and show it off? Alternatively, if you are struggling for ideas, why not head to Werribee on the pretence of enjoying some free bushman’s snags, sneakily check out what others have designed, then head home and place your own order? The event is on Saturday and the free shipping offer is valid until Sunday night – perfect timing 😊 And, for all you city-folk, this lead-up event is the closest to the city, so no excuses! Let us know you are coming by logging your ‘Will Attend’ now.

We are also putting the call out for anyone who is interested in volunteering their time at Alexandra in November. Just an hour or so over the weekend would be of great assistance! At this stage we are only seeking an expression of interest, nothing concrete. Head to our volunteer post for more details.

* Note quotation marks are not part of the code. Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupon codes. Free shipping promotion valid for standard shipping option only.
** Lucky charm status not guaranteed. But it may help you stay toasty and warm.

Volunteers wanted for The Alexandra Event

Over previous years, a dedicated and generous group of minions, henchmen and henchwomen have volunteered at The Melbourne Event and The Surf Coast Event. These marvelous people are vital to ensure the smooth running of events of this size.

Its 2017 and it’s now The Alexandra Event’s turn to ask for those who are willing to donate some of their valuable time to help during the event.

We understand that people like to make plans and we do too.

At this stage we are asking for expressions of interest.

Please fill in the form below by clicking on the link, or cutting and pasting it into your browser.

https://goo.gl/forms/M6c0lAgkzs547T7G3

Closing date for form submission is Friday 20th of October.

Thank you for your interest

 

Alexandra Event Update – 21st May 2017

Hi all, some more news from The Alexandra Event 2017 team. We are excited to announce our pathtag design competition went very well and the committee have decided on the winner. A massive congratulations go to the designer “OzGlory” on 5 very well themed Pathtags. These will go on sale shortly, but we were so excited we could not resist giving you all a sneak peak. So, here they are:

Some news for those in states other than Victoria, we have created some lead-up events interstate again this year with one in South Australia, New South Wales, ACT, and shortly, one also in Queensland. Many thanks go to our interstate volunteers for hosting these events on our behalf.

Again, it is great seeing your “Will Attends” come in, we even have some interest from overseas. If you haven’t already, and would like to experience all the fun first-hand:

Click Here to log your ‘Will Attend’

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See you all in November, if not before at one of our lead-up events:

  • June – 3rd – Werribee
  • July – 15th – Canberra
  • August – 6th – Echuca
  • September – 23rd – Bairnsdale
  • October – 15th – Wangaratta

20% off your #AX2017 Shirts?

We love seeing the creative ideas people have come up with when ordering their #AX2017 t-shirts, and just between you and me, a little birdy* has suggested getting your hands on some #AX2017 merchandise is a good idea, and, as if by magic, Spreadshirt has a special offer this coming week, 15–21 May:

20% off any order of two items or more when you use coupon code 20P517**.

Head to gcmelb.spreadshirt.com.au and put your own spin on an #AX2017 t-shirt or two, grab a toasty-warm #AX2017 hoodie and beanie for those chilly winter months ahead, or perhaps a g-string thong is more your style? Or – here’s a thought – you can partner up with a geo-friend, save 20% and go halvies on the postage. Make your stuff your own and add your cacher username and personal trackable code to your merchandise – just don’t expect many people to ‘discover’ your g-string, lol!

The fine print:
*Watch this space for more info from the little birdy.
**This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or coupon codes, and is valid for a purchase of two or more items in one transaction.

Oh, and if you are planning on displaying your wares at GC6GFDX – The Alexandra Event in November and haven’t done so already, log your ‘Will Attend’ now! Go on, do it now while it’s on your mind 😊

 

Alexandra Event Update – 2nd April

First up, we love seeing the ‘Will Attend’ numbers steadily inclining, thank-you to all who have logged so far – we can’t wait to see you all in Alexandra in November!

We still have a long way to go before November hits, and it’s great to see so many people attending our lead-up events being held all over the state – 40 teams ventured as far west as Portland during the Labor Day weekend in March, and today we caught up with 52 teams in Warragul.

Warragul Group

The Attendees

The next event sees us heading up to the border and throwing some free snags on the barbie in Swan Hill on the 7th of May. Now here’s some food for thought: by attending these lead-up events you can still potentially earn shiny new geocoins for your collection! It’s like a reward for getting out and socialising whilst eating bushman’s sausages, courtesy of Anvil Angus and Alexandra Quality Meats. Sweet! (The deal, that is – not the snags. The snags are savoury, not sweet.) We hope to see you there!

Ooh, speaking of geocoins, if you want to get your hands on the first #AX2017 geocoin, now is the time to act. Orders will close forever on this limited edition coin on the 9th April. That is next Sunday people! And remember, this coin is being minted for a very worthy cause – all proceeds from the sale of this particular coin will be donated to the Geocaching Melbourne teams competing in this year’s Oxfam Trailwalker challenge. So it’s a win-win for all – you get a shiny new geocoin coupled with that feel-good feeling of helping make a difference, and our teams get closer to their donation targets. You can purchase your coin here.

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Maybe geocoins aren’t your cup-of-tea? Maybe you prefer pathtags? Not to fear, we have you covered. Well, we will have you covered … In fact, if you are creatively-inclined, we have a competition that may be right up your alley! Yep, it’s a pathtag design competition 🙂 We have an excellent prize up for grabs and all you need to do to be in the running is design five pathtags. Easy, right? You also need to submit your designs to info@geocaching.melbourne by midnight on April 30th 2017. FYI, that is four weeks from now. Put your thinking caps on and see what you can do with this year’s themes: Lake, Mountains, Walking, Kayaking, 4WD and climbing. But enough of the rules, what is this awesome prize, you ask? Well, we are glad you asked … You will, of course, receive a set of 2017 pathtags and an #AX2017 Unobtanium geocoin. But wait, there’s more! You will also receive a set of free steak knives … oh, wait … hang on … we have no steak knives … but we do have something better, from the man with the best steak in town … You will also win a highly-coveted, rarer-than-rare Unobtanium Clever Monkey geocoin, kindly donated by Clever Monkey. Woohoo!

Don’t forget you can order your own unique #AX2107 attire for the occasion too, or any occasion for that matter. Just head to Spreadshirt to place your order. Put your own spin on some #AX2017 shirts, or maybe a g-string thong is more your style? Why not get in early and show us your creative genius? Maybe just don’t show us a picture of you modelling your new underwear, lol!

Finally, just a bit of insider information between you and me, this year is shaping up to be the best yet. Don’t just take it from me though, log your ‘Will Attend’ now if you haven’t already, and experience all the fun first-hand.

Click Here to log your ‘Will Attend’

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