SoccerChik made it to SFA and Lucy Locket and I wanted to welcome her to “The Oldest City in Texas”. I had printed out a few clues that Lucy Locket wanted to look for plus a new one by Sandibox. I packed the cooler, got all my letterboxing stuff, (and a few items to keep us dry just in case), and began the journey to Nacogdoches. As pulled into Pioneer Park, we saw that others had already began stamping in and exchanging. JB Kokopelli was the host for the event and had carved a really nice stamp for the occasion. Thanks JBK for putting this all together!
Grizzled Gryphon, Sandibox and JBK swapped “ghost” stories and other tales while the rest of us listen with wide eyes in silence. Quite a few adventures that they lived to tell about. SoccerChik has a PT where you must tell her a scary story, so if you see her, be sure to spin a tale for her.
All the while it was still raining, we were quite content to sit and compare stories about our adventures in boxing. This is my favorite part of a gathering, sitting around listening to others tell about their adventures on the trail. Frost Maiden shared some of the adventures (and misadventures) that she and GG have been a part of. I find it almost amazing that GG hasn’t been taken off to jail yet, with his night boxing, (or shot!) Thanks Frost Maiden for sharing with us! Those stories were priceless!
Just before the rain slowed down, we got word for BarefootLucy that Janet, Blooming Flowers had passed away. It was a very sad day for all of us to hear this news. There was a moment of silence as we let the news soak in. I tried to keep my emotions in check as we sat there. Someone wisely suggested we go find a box. JBK came over to me and said “you look like you could use a hug” thanks JBK!!! It was just what I needed. After reminiscing, and shedding a few tears over Janet, we ventured out in the park to find “PT Phone Home” and “The Chief’s Sons”.
After bidding all adieu, Lucy Locket and headed towards San Augustine to find a box by Lon Star Quilter, “Texas Roots” . I had already got this stamp back in March, and recommended to LL that she get it on this trip. We easily found the cemetery where the box was located and got back on the road to Nac. After a stop at Clear Springs Café, we headed back home.
Those in attendance:
SoccerChik
Sandibox
Alton
GG
Frost Maiden
JBK and JR
Lucy Locket
Blue Butterfly
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