Friday, October 20, 2017 from 8:00 am until 9:00am
Off-road fun with old friends and new!
Back by popular demand is an event for the 4X4 geocachers. Non 4X4 vehicles are welcome to attend the meet-n-greet event, but should probably avoid joining the group when they go out to play afterwards. That's up to you..!
If you do some schmoozing, you may be able to find some empty seats with the off-road drivers. When you log your "will attend", if you're willing to take along an extra passenger, make note if you're driving a 4X4 and any spare seats you expect to have.Those looking for a ride on the "forest" roads will be able to contact you. Sorta like car pooling, but more fun..!
Let's meet up at the listed coordinates @ 8 am to share some stories about mud, sand, dust, the joys of playing in the ONF (Ocala National Forest) , and anything else that comes to mind. Sure... geocaching is an acceptable topic.
Coffee, milk, water, and an assortment of those deep fried goodies that are named after a maneuver done with a vehicle on a large flat surface, will be shared. FYI.... execution of that maneuver is not encouraged at this event.
At 9am, as the meet-n-greet wraps up, we will be waving the green flag to start the Rally. At this point instructions for the Rally will be given to those joining in. Seven (7) unattended Rally points will be your quest. Coordinates will be on the instruction sheet and will need to be entered into your GPSr manually. Time is not as important as points. Turn your points in at the Trading Post back at camp from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. The winning teams will be announced along with the winners of the Chilli Challange tonight at 6:45pm.
Don't forget to fill the gas tank. Bring your snacks, lock those hubs, turn on the A/C, load the coordinates and lets go Rally.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Weenie Night! (GC797WC)
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Package Pickup and Florida Finders Fest Store at Registration Tent
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th
8:00am to 12:00pm - Ocklawahaboy’s Riverboat Rally Part 6 (GC7AJRR)
8:00am to 12:00pm - 4 Wheelin' Rally (GC797YK)
12:00pm - 7:00pm - Tampa Bay Geocaching Store open
5:00pm to 7:00pm - Chili Challenge (GC797Z2)
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Package Pickup and Florida Finders Fest Store at Registration Tent
7:30pm to 8:00pm - AFDB Contest (GC7981Q)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st
8:00am to 4:00pm - The Gauntlet at Longitude
8:00am to 4:00pm - Poker Run at the Trading Post
9:00pm to 7:00pm - Tampa Bay Geocaching Store open
9:00am to 4:00pm - Kids Camo Contest at Tampa Bay Geocaching Store
10:00am to 5:00pm - Raffle & 50/50 at Latitude
3:00pm to 4:00pm - Sharing Shinies at the Trading Post
3:00pm to 6:00pm - The Great Travel Bug and Coin Race at the Trading Post
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Package Pickup and Florida Finders Fest Store at Registration Tent
5:00pm to 7:00pm -Group Picture, BBQ Dinner, and Announcing Winners (GC6WVB8)
8:00pm to 9:30pm - Fallen Stars (GC7CVB7)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
9:00am to 9:30am - Campground CITO at The Pit
10:00am - 4:00pm - A Well Deserved Paddling (GC797ZE)
1:00pm to 2:00pm - IceCreamMan's Sunday Social (GC797ZM)
This event is hosted by your Forest Minions
