Welcome back to another Boot Camp!
The Keepers of the Order of the BFL have returned for our fifth
annual night caching event, held in North Halton.
This year, we are holding the event on
Saturday, October 30.
That's right, the day before Halloween - traditionally known as
"Devil's Night".
We have an evening full of mischief planned, and
we're sure you'll enjoy it.
About the Keepers of the Order of the BFL
The Keepers of the Order of the BFL, or "BFL Crew", are a
group of geocachers who head out geocaching every Friday night -
year round. We specialize in caching after dark, and we don't let
the longer nights of winter slow down our caching adventures one
bit. As winter gets near, we get together and host our annual night
caching event - usually timed around the end of Daylight Savings
Time.
About the Event
Join us for an evening of mayhem as the BFL Crew prepares
another round of fun after the sun goes down. We are following our
usual format for the evening:
There will be a gathering at a local pub between 7:00 and
9:00, where we can share stories and get ready for the evening
ahead. The exact pub is still being worked out, but please indicate
if you are interested in joining us at the pub in your
"will-attend" log. The pub will be listed as a "child waypoint" on
the listing.
After the launch kits are handed out at the pub, the BFL
Crew will move to the Command Centre - which is at the posted
co-ordinates for this event cache listing. We will have people here
throughout the night and we plan to have hot chocolate to serve up.
This is a location where you will be able to stop and chat, hang
out, get help for the event caches or drop in. The event logbook
will be located here, and this is where your "smiley" is
earned.
During the weeks leading up to the event, the BFL Crew
will be setting up various creative night themed caches. These will
be available for you to visit, starting on the event night. This is
an excellent opportunity to introduce yourself to night caching if
you have not cached after dark before; hook up with a group at the
pub (or command centre) and head out into the dark. Group caching
at night is far less intimidating than caching solo at
night.
Please do not go to the "Command Centre" before 9:30PM, to
allow the BFL Crew to setup the "Command Centre". The event
officially ends at 4:00 AM, the end of the Devil's Hour.
Where is the event?
The event takes place in two primary locations:
- Initially the group meets at a pub in Milton
- After the pub, the BFL Crew moves to the Command Centre
at the Hilton-Britton Crown Forest Complex northwest of
Milton.
Who is involved?
This year's BFL is being hosted
by
northernpenguin
Avernar
brendah & Andrew
chris-mouse
res2100
cache4pat
Brain21
Team Goju
hikerT
Dr House
teamvoyagr
bakers dozen
What should I bring?
First and foremost: Be prepared for the
weather. We have had nice calm, cool, clear nights for the
event. We've also had major winter storms with sleet, freezing rain
and tree-toppling winds. You must dress warm enough for an October
night and YOU are responsible for choosing what conditions you are
comfortable caching in.
- Bring a flashlight, and extra batteries. An LED headlamp
is recommended, and a BFL is a good second light
- Bring your GPS
- A good pen or two
- If you have an FRS Radio, please bring it, and set to
Channel 2
- If you have a HAM Radio, we will monitor VE3OD, since
VE3ADT is down, and Simplex 146.520
- Bring your cellular phone. Note: CDMA (older Bell/Telus)
networks have spotty coverage at the command centre. GSM/HSPA
(Rogers, Telus/Bell "new" network) fares much better
here.
Who's coming?
Pub Capacity:
72
Team Name |
Pub |
Event Only |
Total Pub |
northernpenguin |
2 |
|
2 |
avernar |
1 |
|
3 |
dr house |
1 |
|
4 |
hikert |
1 |
|
5 |
brendah |
2 |
|
7 |
cache4pat |
1 |
|
8 |
rucache |
1 |
|
9 |
brain21 |
1 |
|
10 |
bakers dozen |
2 |
|
12 |
teamvoyagr |
1 |
|
13 |
chris-mouse |
1 |
|
14 |
cachedrone |
1 |
|
15 |
team goju |
2 |
|
17 |
buttons and beaux |
2 |
|
19 |
res2100 |
|
1 |
19 |
mississauga misfits |
2 |
|
21 |
guelphhiker |
1 |
|
22 |
galloping gourmet |
|
1 |
22 |
fizbot |
4 |
|
26 |
capjap |
1 |
|
27 |
FreeSpirited1 |
1 |
|
28 |
adventurerat |
1 |
|
29 |
dreadnaught |
1 |
|
30 |
crystal dawns |
1 |
|
31 |
rogking |
1 |
|
32 |
alli-oop |
1 |
|
33 |
cool_easy_cache |
2 |
|
35 |
Fababoo |
1 |
|
36 |
Tequila |
1 |
|
37 |
Clan Perez |
1 |
|
38 |
In Need of Cache |
3 |
|
41 |
spyddercat |
|
1 |
41 |
family4c |
2 |
|
43 |
ElectroQted |
1 |
|
44 |
fingers crossed |
2 |
|
46 |
Nozzletime |
1 |
|
47 |
geocite |
2 |
|
49 |
monkeys4ever |
|
5 |
49 |
scoldsteve |
1 |
|
50 |
Pasha88 |
2 |
|
52 |
John & Deere |
2 |
|
54 |
walking woody |
3 |
|
57 |
Winnie-the-Pooh |
2 |
|
59 |
g.o.hunters |
|
1 |
59 |
valley girl! |
1 |
|
60 |
entogeek |
1 |
|
61 |
Scouters Fred and Brenda |
|
2 |
61 |
Ginnyfindit |
4 |
|
65 |
fanglyfish |
1 |
|
66 |
GPS Derek |
1 |
|
67 |
Seragilo |
2 |
|
69 |
Keith Watson |
1 |
|
70 |
Treknschmidt |
2 |
|
72 |
|
|
|
|
Waiting List |
|
|
|
Zoran_Heneron |
1 |
|
73 |
foxorama08 |
2 |
|
75 |
Zoeker Bill |
2 |
|
77 |
kole8296 |
2 |
|
79 |
jtee |
2 |
|
81 |
t4e |
1 |
|
82 |
dfx |
1 |
|
83 |
wizard of oz 11 |
|
1 |
83 |
Rsith |
2 |
|
85 |
Land rovers |
2 |
|
87 |
QTEEEE |
1 |
|
88 |
kwood2k |
1 |
|
89 |
Rideau Rangers |
4 |
|
93 |
TrimblesTrek |
1 |
|
94 |
chibi ichigo |
1 |
|
95 |
ConsHaltonCache |
|
1 |
95 |
GeoTrailGuy |
|
1 |
95 |
Gossamer2 |
1 |
|
96 |
Amazon Annie |
1 |
|
97 |
sxrxnrr |
2 |
|
99 |
Stargazer2009 |
1 |
|
100 |
TOMTEC |
|
1 |
100 |
aboudreau |
|
2 |
100 |
DavetecsGirl |
1 |
|
101 |
jatmo |
1 |
|
102 |
GomesFamily |
|
2 |
102 |
Katemijohn |
|
1 |
102 |
muggle lady |
|
1 |
102 |
nickjonh |
|
2 |
102 |
Lifeguard1 |
1 |
|
103 |
kirstenpj |
2 |
|
105 |
JuicyBum |
|
1 |
105 |
Just Give'r |
|
1 |
105 |
geob.o.b. |
|
2 |
105 |
Kreamer&BearsKrew |
|
2 |
105 |
Zorkmid |
|
1 |
105 |
RCA777 |
1 |
|
106 |
FerretUncle |
|
1 |
106 |
TeamBBEX |
|
4 |
106 |
Shaggy01 |
|
4 |
106 |
Hedgehog in the Fog |
1 |
|
107 |
DyverDown |
|
2 |
107 |
Rebel10 |
|
1 |
107 |
spinner |
|
1 |
107 |
lafb |
|
1 |
107 |
JackFamily |
|
1 |
107 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL Attends |
|
|
152 |
*Pending the freezing over of hell
** Would be dragged here by BFL Crew otherwise
List updated: 29 October 2010 - 3:35 PM
Where do I get a Launch Kit? GPX
File?
The BFL Boot Camp V caches follow our annual
tradition.
With the exception of the Wherigo file, none of the cache details
are revealed before the end of the pub get together.
At Mexicali Rosa's, around 8:45-9:00 we will hand out some of the
printed launch kits to attendees. The other location to get your
launch kit with the cache information is at the Command Centre -
after 9:30pm (posted co-ordinates for this event cache). There will
be no launch kits at the other pub(s) organized by the attendees.
Please do not go to the command centre before 9:30, so we can get
the organizer's cars in there and get setup.
We will not be offering a GPX file for the event
caches.
The caches should be published shortly after the pub ends, so those
of you bringing mobile devices (iPhone, Internet key) should be
able to access the cache information via normal methods - you'll
just have to wait until these caches are published.
The launch kit will also be available in PDF form at
http://torontogeocaching.com/bfl5/launchkit.pdf
starting at 9:00pm on Saturday
We are releasing 10 geocaches (including the bonus/final) for the
event. Time to complete ranges from 30 to 90 minutes per
geocache.
Wherigo Download Link
There is a Wherigo cartridge associated with one of the
event caches. Before heading out, you should add it to your Wherigo
capable GPS. Wherigo can be played on Garmin Colorado, Oregon units
and some smartphones - PocketPC/Windows Mobile (Official Player),
Android (WhereYouGo),
Blackberry/J2ME (OpenWiG) and iPhone
(PiGo)
The cartridge for "Pirate's End" can be downloaded here:
http://tinyurl.com/bfl5wherigo
or
here
Note: the Wherigo cartridge is optional. There is an alternative
puzzle method available for cachers who can not run Wherigo
cartridges.
Remember, hunting the event caches is
optional (but fun!).
To log an "attended" for this event, you must sign the logbook
at the command center between 9:30PM and
4:00AM
Weather Info
You should check at least one of the links
below for planning your outing. We recommend a layered approach to
dressing for the event.
As of Oct 28, we are expecting some rain but it shouldn't be a lot
of water. 2-4mm is not very much. It looks like it will be a fairly
chilly evening.
Environment
Canada Weather
The Weather
Channel
Thanks cacheatnight for donating some FTF
prizes for the event caches.
Thanks RCA777 for donating some geocoins