The Thunder Rolls....

I found out yesterday afternoon that I'd have today off, so I decided to make a little trip to Palestine to find some letterboxes! Even though there was a chance...ok...a big chance of rain today, I decided to take my chances and hit the trails. I started off by finding Barefoot Lucy's COLUMBIA OF THE PINEY WOODS. This box is hidden in a nice little "old fashioned" park in downtown. I enjoyed finding the box, and exploring the park a bit before moving on.

Next, I made my way toward the courthouse to find another one of Boots Tex's Governor Series box. I easily found THE RAILROAD MAN. Once again, there was no one in this cemetery, and I was able to take my time, enjoy my surroundings, and leisurely stamp in. I also enjoyed claiming another one of BT's hand-made first finder prizes.....THANKS BT!

Now, it was time for me to find Davey Dogwood Park where Silver Eagle and Baby Bear have recently hidden new boxes. I'd been here before to find a box by BFL, so I was fairly sure of where I was going. While driving through the park, I did happen on a deer who was eating on the side of the road. I stopped the car to try and get a picture of him, but he hopped up the hill. It was a great surprise to see such beautiful wildlife!

I followed the directions through the park and easily found both boxes. Silver Eagle shares his love of literature and nostalgia with GO DOG GO! and Baby Bear shares his sense of humor with ARE YOU THINKING WHAT I'M THINKING? There I was, alone in the woods, opening up tupperware, and laughing out loud. I'm glad no strangers met me on the trail while I was doing that!!

All the time I was at Dogwood Park, I could hear the thunder clapping. I wasn't too worried, though, because the sun was shining. I went down a new trail and planted BLUEBERRY SCOUT: DOT. I hope she enjoys her new home. I think she's been hanging out with me since mid-January! Luckily, it only sprinkled on me a little bit while I was at Dogwood Park. However, when I got in my car and started to pull out of my parking space---the clouds let loose all that precipitation they'd been holding inside! The rain came down hard. I'd timed it just perfectly!!

132nd FA Regiment

This morning, I went into the office for a little while, but on the way I stopped to grab a letterbox! The 132nd FA REGIMENT LB was planted in March, but I hadn't the time or the energy to get it, so I saved it until now! This box is cleverly hidden in a cemetery and the placer gives great historic information about the regiment.

The cemetery was peaceful and quiet, so I was able to enjoy leisurely stamping in and taking a look at some of the flowers that were blooming.

We've been Everywhere, Man

Ok, maybe we haven't been everywhere, but letterboxing has certainly taken us to fun, new, exciting places that we may not have visited otherwise. Today marks the second anniversary of the day Blue Butterfly and I found our first box! That experience has led to lots more excitement and adventure! Thanks to all who have planted boxes, found our boxes, and even agreed to exchange with us. Here's to LOTS more fun and adventures to come!!! Happy Trails!

Life is a Highway.....

Roarin' Lion and Stinky Monkey spent a couple of nights with me this week, and we had a lot of fun. Today, though, it was time for me to take them back home. They wanted to "find some clues", so before we headed back to their house, I took them to stamp into THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S SERIES-THE PEOPLE'S PATH. They enjoyed this stamp, but SM was quick to notice that part of the governor's memorial had come off and was laying to the side.

After finishing up at Oakwood cemetery, we headed East. I took them to OSCAR'S LUNCH-which happens to be one of my boxes, but the boys hadn't yet stamped into it. They were eager to climb up the steps and, of course, beat me to the top. When we found the box, they were excited to see their old friend Oscar and couldn't get their green markers out fast enough. As we were leaving, a man stopped by to fill his thermos up with the cold, refreshing water that flows from the rocks.

After dropping the boys off and playing with Baby Sister for a while, I headed back to Jacksonville. I stopped by Country Charm Candles and did a bit of shopping and stamped into MAY SERIES-MOTHER GOOSE DAY. The clerk was very kind. I told him I'd go out on the porch to stamp in, but he insisted I stay at the counter and do it, since it was so hot outside.

After putting everything back in the box, I left to go find MAY SERIES-MEMORIAL DAY. The park was easier to find than I anticipated, and I easily found the box. There was a nice wreath placed at the Veterans Memorial, which I believe was probably placed on Memorial Day.

Next, it was off to Love's Lookout to find A MOTHER'S LOVE by Monarch B. This was another great stamp hidden at this beautiful location. Thanks to Monarch B for carving and placing this one!

Estes Park

I recently traveled to Boulder, Colorado to attend a wedding of a friend of mine. It was my first time to ever see the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Though I did not get a chance to letterbox while there, I wanted to share a couple of pictures. I hope to get back there one day and stamp into all the boxes hidden in this beautiful locale.

Jester

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to take a leisurely Saturday morning to go find one of Boots Tex's boxes, which he'd planted in a nearby cemetery. The box is entitled THE PEOPLE'S PATH-TEXAS GOVERNOR SERIES.

I enjoy finding Boots Tex's boxes-he has outstanding carvings and he teaches a history lesson with just about every box. Thanks Boots!