The air was cool, the lake was calm and I was able to stamp in Campfire and Tyler State Park boxes. These are really cool stamps and a great location. My hubby and I started out to take pictures of the fall foliage but, the weather has been too dry and warm for the leaves to turn . We were truly disappointed. The park was still great and we did get some pics of the lake that were really nice. It was nice to spend time with my hubby, who took the pics that day. I can't wait for Roarin' Lion, Stinky Monkey and Lucy Locket to venture out to the park and stamp in these two boxes.
When I say Texas Rangers.....I am not talking about the baseball team. I am referring to the gallant men who served as lawmen in the state of Texas. They started out as surveyors with a side duty of lawman. They had very unique ways of doing both. They are a very respected group who, do justice like no other. I was awed and enlightened as I read about the duties and trials of those who were brave enough to wear the badge. Here in Waco, I found the Texas Ranger Microbox and The Don't Mess with Texas Box. Awesome stamps and great location. Across the street from the Hall of Fame, is The First Street Cemetery with unique tombstones and historical markers. There is lots to do in Waco. The Cameron Park and Zoo are great places to visit. Stretching across the Brazos River is a suspension bridge built in 1870. I was also able to pick up the Lipsey Ranch stamp in the Texas Branding Iron Series. It was a great week-end for LB!! The weather was perfect. Now if I could only get the elusive Vivaldi's Winter Box.
I took a couple of days off, and decided it was a great day to go LB! I decided I needed a little help so, naturally, Stinky monkey and Roarin' Lion just HAD to go with me! We drove out to Lake Striker in Rusk Cty. To hunt for Vivaldi's Autumn. How appropriate it was to find this box on the first really cool autumn day we have had. The lake was calm and peaceful and the breeze was cool and invigorating. The boys had a wonderful time looking for and finding the box. Of course, we had to play a little while we were there. Thanks Lucy Locket for a great adventure!! Stinky Monkey and Roarin' Lion did not have the Love's Lookout stamp so we took the scenic drive over to retrieve it. It was beautiful there as always and we enjoyed a little walk. Where will we venture to next? Who knows.....so many boxes, so little time.
Saturday, Oct. 1st. Roarin' Lion and I took a ride with Lucy Locket to find a couple of boxes. Before we headed down 59, we just had to find the Blueberry Festival stamp that the Frye Team carved. What a treat to find this one!!! The Arberetum is a quiet place to visit and admire the flowers. We ventured down to Lufkin, TX. to the Ellen Trout Zoo. What neat little zoo, with a fun train ride and lots of places for the kids to play and have a picnic. Hurricane Rita had left her mark on the zoo, and there were several exhibits that were closed because of the damage. We did get to see the Hippos, which they are well known for. You can take the train ride, and watch the Hippos swim. I really enjoyed the zoo there and hope to return with Stinky Monkey. There are two boxes there which are both worth the drive. It was a fun filled day, (of course any day LB is a fun day :) Great memories and three cool stamps.
