swans on ice

We woke up on Friday, March 28th in Michigan with a few inches of snow on the ground. What a way to start the day! We did not let the white stuff deter our letterboxing plans however! Today was the first day of boxing for our Aunt, who had named herself ...for now... since she couldn't decide on anything else. So, gathering up our clues, we went out the door.

There were three adults, four kids piled in the van, all ready for some letterboxing adventure.....but, it was a bust! The first set of clues stated they'd lead us to a park where there were 8 stamps to find. We could not find the trail head where these supposed boxes were! We drove up and down the road it was on so many times, and finally had to give up. Drat.

So we read the next clues which took us to a nice little town, but again, the clues did not lead us to the box. The spot where we think it was, had a tree cut down...hmmm...maybe it's missing, maybe we're having a bad day. Whatever. Drat again. Moving on.

We finally find a box! Yeah. Our aunt's first!! She was so excited! and we were glad at least one of the boxes we went looking for was there! It was an easy location, in high need of using stealthiness, and a great carve! So, now we have to head back home.

Jones and I drop off for now, and the kids, and we take off after one more box...on our own, we think we can get it without too much dilly dallying...we have to get ready for a mini meet and greet with some Michigan boxers at 6pm. We drive out to Metro Beach Metro Park and start our quest. The clues were great! They told a story and took you through some beautiful areas. We even saw a swan on the pond...it was breathtaking. We continued with the clues...only to come up empty handed. Are you kidding? Drat for a third time! [The next day, the owner of the box checked on it, and it is missing...so, it wasn't that we can't read clues!] We head back to the house, get ready, and head to Panera for a get together with other letterboxers.

The get together was great!! We met some wonderful people, exchanged stamps, and introduced the newbies ...for now... and RailRoader to the group. We have plans on trying it again the next time we are in the area...maybe in warmer weather! :)

After the meet-n-greet, we go back to the house, pack up our stuff, and settle in for a good night's sleep. We had plans to meet up with Bone Yard Recorder to do some more boxing in the Toledo area on Saturday before we go home.