Austin letterboxing

My LSS and I took a trip to the state capital, Austin last week-end for a convention. With my suitcase and clues in hand, I was so excited to get to see some boxes in Austin. My first stop was in Round Rock, where I was disappointed when I was unable to find the box. I did see the Round Rock in the stream where the city got it's name. Very interesting!!
Leaving Round Rock, we made our way to Oakwood cemetery where there was a Civil War enactment going on and a funeral. We were very respectful of both. Luckily, the box was in a different part of the cemetery. This was a neat stamp and good location. It was the first time I got a stamp that was carved by Gingercat.
With maps and clues in hand we traveled over to stamp in the Bevo Box. I was unable to find it and was very disappointed, as this was one I really wanted. Also, the Texas Size Box was near here but, it is missing.
I was only able to find one of the four boxes on Saturday, and the rain kept me inside on Sunday. That only means there will have to be another trip to Austin for the boxes by The Brown Knight and Team Texas. I am looking forward to the time I will be able to go back. I had a wonderful week-end and it was fun looking for all the boxes.

New Boxes!

I was finally able to get three new boxes planted. I had the stamps for quite some time and decided I better get them out so others could have the pleasure of stamping in them. The first one, Tres Cruces, Is at an old church in Nacogdoches that began under a tree in 1836. Recently, hurricane Rita destroyed the tree. They still have services there and it is really a neat place to visit and take pictures. It took quite a bit to get the clues written and only with the help of Lucy Locket was I able to finally finish them. I can't wait for emails saying it has been found.
My daughter-in-law had asked me to do a box near a golf course that was once owned by her grandparents. So we headed off to Frankston, where we found Pine Dunes Golf and Resort. We road around the entire golf course and she was able to tell me stories of her adventures. Stinky Monkey and Roarin' Lion were along for the ride. They were all very helpful finding a place to plant the box.
Next, we were on our way to a small community called Elmwood. Here you will find Elmwood Gardens, a wonderful garden where weddings and other events are held. There is a Butterfly Festival held each year. I can't wait to see the flowers in the spring. It was a wonderful day, and I was glad to get these boxes where they belong.
I hope they will be there for a long time and enjoyed by many LB'ers.

Christmas Eve Letterboxing

What a great way to spend Christmas Eve.! Lucy Locket and I were wondering around Texas looking for those little boxes hidden everywhere!! We made our first stop in Dallas on Friday picking up some lost keys and checking on one of my boxes. The next day, We headed out to find the Jazz Quartet series and several other boxes. One at the top of our list was the Tx. Tour bus! What a great find!! We ended up stamping in about 14 boxes as we took a trip to Italy and Athens (Texas Of course!) I can't wait to get Holland and Paris. These are really neat stamps in a series. What a tribute to some famous Cities in Texas! It was a great day! The weather was perfect and the traffic wasn't too bad. We got to Athens about 30 min. Or so before the gardens closed, so we had to hurry. It was also getting dark. I think this was the quickest either of us have ever logged in a box! We got home in time to settle down a bit and think about Christmas the next day. I think we may make this an annual event! This picture is the Arboretum in Athens. A neat little garden with lots of hiking trails with a suspension bridge. A great place to visit and stamp in a box!