Friday, September 04, 2009

The Early Boxer gets the First Image

Yesterday as I was answering emails on AQ, I saw a new box posted in the Tyler area. How exciting to see a new box by Boots Tex! I quickly sent him a message and asked if Lone Star Quilter had also planted one. He was about to post the clue, so I waited for the clue to be posted, and printed out the clues. About that time, PSGuru walked in the room, and I told him I was going somewhere after work tomorrow. He knew immmediatly I was going after a box. I told him about the boxes and made my plans. These boxes were going to be special and I wanted to be the First Finder. The only boxer I could think of in Tyler that could beat me was Mother's Love. I work really early on Friday and usually leave about 10:00. I rolled out of bed about 1 A.M ( my usual time) and headed to work armed with all my letterboxing gear and clothes to change after work. I hustled getting everything done and was off by 9:30. As I got in the van, I asked myself two questions: "What is the fastest route to the Rose Garden and Why take time to change clothes" One boxer came to mind : Puddle Splasher Ureka! I knew she would never take time to change clohtes after all, someone might beat me there if I did that, so off I went in my uniform thinking that my mentor would be proud of my decision.
I easily found LSQ's box and was very happy to see that I WAS the First Finder! WOOHOO!!!! Nicely carved stamp and I LOVE the location. After replacing the box, I headed over to Oakwood Cemetery to stamp in the box placed by Boots Tex. Another awesome stamp and again....First Finder!!! What a great way to start the week-end. Thanks to both of these kind boxers for placing these boxes.

3 comments:

Puddle Splasher said...

You learned well, Grasshopper, er, Butterfly.
Puddle Splasher

Unknown said...

When I see a new box listed I always ask myself "Can I beat Gryzzled Gryphon"?


kmbaker

Blue Butterfly said...

Today was such fun! I see why he likes to be first...it's a challenge :)