Lisa,

For last minute clues, there are a couple of options:

1) There is a chain link fence at the back of the Chaparral picnic
area. I am bringing poster board, markers, and binder rings. Folks
can write out their clues and post them on the back fence.

2) If the clue is too long to write out by hand, there will be some
foam core posterboard on the back fence, some thumbtacks. Folks can
post it there.


3) Lastly, if folks have already printed clues, (I know DemXXMen are
planning this for example), we will have a table near the sign-in with
stacks of clues.

Some folks want to do only WOM clues, which is certainly their
perogative. I would just politely point out that a relative neophyte
(ME!) has gone to the trouble of organizing this thing and I would
prefer we be as inclusive as possible.

Hope that helps.

Renee




--- Lisa Lazar wrote:

> Is everyone getting ready for the April Fool's event?
>
> How are we planning on handing out last-minute clues?
>
> Lisa
>
>

> 3) Lastly, if folks have already printed clues, (I know DemXXMen are
> planning this for example), we will have a table near the sign-in with
> stacks of clues.
>
> Some folks want to do only WOM clues, which is certainly their
> perogative. I would just politely point out that a relative neophyte
> (ME!) has gone to the trouble of organizing this thing and I would
> prefer we be as inclusive as possible.


We decided to do a hybrid version of the above options (pre-printed
clues and a little w.o.m.-ish): We have written our clues and hidden
them in brightly colored easter eggs in easy-to-spot locations, to be
sure that everyone involved will have a fair crack at CrowGirl's debut
carvings (they're grrrrreat!).

dorkanon5001 of dem xx men

DemXXMen, you make me laugh!! I love the idea of the easter eggs.
That and your fake rocks.

I think that is just perfect and I look forward to the premature egg
hunt.

Thanks,
Renee


--- Hunter wrote:

>
> > 3) Lastly, if folks have already printed clues, (I know DemXXMen
> are
> > planning this for example), we will have a table near the sign-in
> with
> > stacks of clues.
> >
> > Some folks want to do only WOM clues, which is certainly their
> > perogative. I would just politely point out that a relative
> neophyte
> > (ME!) has gone to the trouble of organizing this thing and I would
> > prefer we be as inclusive as possible.
>
>
> We decided to do a hybrid version of the above options (pre-printed
> clues and a little w.o.m.-ish): We have written our clues and hidden
> them in brightly colored easter eggs in easy-to-spot locations, to be
> sure that everyone involved will have a fair crack at CrowGirl's
> debut
> carvings (they're grrrrreat!).
>
> dorkanon5001 of dem xx men
>
>

> > We decided to do a hybrid version of the above options (pre-printed
> > clues and a little w.o.m.-ish): We have written our clues and hidden
> > them in brightly colored easter eggs in easy-to-spot locations, to be
> > sure that everyone involved will have a fair crack at CrowGirl's
> > debut
> > carvings (they're grrrrreat!).
> >
> > dorkanon5001 of dem xx men

We're just counting on the fact that muggles are unobservant
creatures, hoping that they will not 1) see the eggs, 2) examine the
eggs, 3) read the enclosed clues, 4)seek out letterbox with said
clues. And if they do do all that, that they are pleasant examples of
the species, that they will simply enjoy and return, and that
everything will be right as rain for next weekend...

hopefully it'll work *shrug* --dorkanon (again)

The one potential drawback of the beautiful forecast next weekend is
that there may be a lot of muggles at the park. I have never been to
Alum Rock on a weekend when it was not overrun with people, so much so
that it is hard to find a parking spot. And it seems like almost
everyone has lots of kids with them. So I am wondering about this
Easter egg idea - if they are out in the open, the kids are definitely
going to be interested in them. If they are within our reserved
picnic site, or out on the trails, they will probably be safe.
Otherwise we might end up with 1.5) take the eggs home as
playthings/souvenirs.

-- Princess Lea

--- In LbNCA@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter" wrote:
>
>
> > > We decided to do a hybrid version of the above options (pre-printed
> > > clues and a little w.o.m.-ish): We have written our clues and
hidden
> > > them in brightly colored easter eggs in easy-to-spot locations,
to be
> > > sure that everyone involved will have a fair crack at CrowGirl's
> > > debut
> > > carvings (they're grrrrreat!).
> > >
> > > dorkanon5001 of dem xx men
>
> We're just counting on the fact that muggles are unobservant
> creatures, hoping that they will not 1) see the eggs, 2) examine the
> eggs, 3) read the enclosed clues, 4)seek out letterbox with said
> clues. And if they do do all that, that they are pleasant examples of
> the species, that they will simply enjoy and return, and that
> everything will be right as rain for next weekend...
>
> hopefully it'll work *shrug* --dorkanon (again)
>

Umm... I did notice on the Alum Rock park website that April 1 is
the day for the park's easter egg hunt... just thought you would
want to know

--- In LbNCA@yahoogroups.com, "Lea Shangraw Fox"
wrote:
>
> The one potential drawback of the beautiful forecast next weekend
is
> that there may be a lot of muggles at the park. I have never been
to
> Alum Rock on a weekend when it was not overrun with people, so
much so
> that it is hard to find a parking spot. And it seems like almost
> everyone has lots of kids with them. So I am wondering about this
> Easter egg idea - if they are out in the open, the kids are
definitely
> going to be interested in them. If they are within our reserved
> picnic site, or out on the trails, they will probably be safe.
> Otherwise we might end up with 1.5) take the eggs home as
> playthings/souvenirs.
>
> -- Princess Lea
>
> --- In LbNCA@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter" wrote:
> >
> >
> > > > We decided to do a hybrid version of the above options (pre-
printed
> > > > clues and a little w.o.m.-ish): We have written our clues
and
> hidden
> > > > them in brightly colored easter eggs in easy-to-spot
locations,
> to be
> > > > sure that everyone involved will have a fair crack at
CrowGirl's
> > > > debut
> > > > carvings (they're grrrrreat!).
> > > >
> > > > dorkanon5001 of dem xx men
> >
> > We're just counting on the fact that muggles are unobservant
> > creatures, hoping that they will not 1) see the eggs, 2) examine
the
> > eggs, 3) read the enclosed clues, 4)seek out letterbox with said
> > clues. And if they do do all that, that they are pleasant
examples of
> > the species, that they will simply enjoy and return, and that
> > everything will be right as rain for next weekend...
> >
> > hopefully it'll work *shrug* --dorkanon (again)
> >
>

Umm... I did notice on the Alum Rock park website that April 1 is the
day for the park's easter egg hunt... just thought you would want to
know.

********************************************************************

Okay, then, maybe Dem XX Men can run off to the magic and joke store
and buy a bunch of fake dog poop, and use those for hiding locations,
instead of easter eggs!

Well... I do think that the joke store dog poop is a
cop out-- You underestimate those mighty XX Men!!!

My money is on those magical, resourceful, and clever
XX Men's ability to make their own fake dog poop with
special little hidey-compartments inside!!!

I can't wait to see...

Anna


--- Lisa Lazar wrote:

> Umm... I did notice on the Alum Rock park website
> that April 1 is the
> day for the park's easter egg hunt... just thought
> you would want to
> know.
>
>
********************************************************************
>
> Okay, then, maybe Dem XX Men can run off to the
> magic and joke store
> and buy a bunch of fake dog poop, and use those for
> hiding locations,
> instead of easter eggs!
>
>
>
>


Wherever you go, there you are...



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The dog poop is a great idea--will have to file that away. And it
would be so easy to make with concrete (ick!). However, the egg plan
was all in jest--we'll have our clues available the boring old
fashioned way--on sheets of paper on a table, probably weighted down
with a rock. So for those of you who cringed--no worries ;) Look
forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

hunter/dorks anonymous/ big fat liar

Here! here! My money is on DemXXMen too!

Thanks for the laugh Anna. We all need a grin on a rainy day! :)
--- Anna and the kids wrote:

> Well... I do think that the joke store dog poop is a
> cop out-- You underestimate those mighty XX Men!!!
>
> My money is on those magical, resourceful, and clever
> XX Men's ability to make their own fake dog poop with
> special little hidey-compartments inside!!!
>
> I can't wait to see...
>
> Anna
>
>
> --- Lisa Lazar wrote:
>
> > Umm... I did notice on the Alum Rock park website
> > that April 1 is the
> > day for the park's easter egg hunt... just thought
> > you would want to
> > know.
> >
> >
> ********************************************************************
> >
> > Okay, then, maybe Dem XX Men can run off to the
> > magic and joke store
> > and buy a bunch of fake dog poop, and use those for
> > hiding locations,
> > instead of easter eggs!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> Wherever you go, there you are...
>
>
>
>
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Ok, this is the 2nd email were someone said the gathering is on Saturday
(Grinches were the other). AQ has it listed as Apr 1 which is a Sunday.
So, unless everyone's playing a really mean April Fool's joke, it is NOT
on Saturday, right?


________________________________

From: LbNCA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:LbNCA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Hunter
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 5:23 PM
To: LbNCA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNCA] Re: Hey you kids! QUIT FOOLIN' AROUND OUT
THERE!



The dog poop is a great idea--will have to file that away. And
it
would be so easy to make with concrete (ick!). However, the egg
plan
was all in jest--we'll have our clues available the boring old
fashioned way--on sheets of paper on a table, probably weighted
down
with a rock. So for those of you who cringed--no worries ;) Look
forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

hunter/dorks anonymous/ big fat liar







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

DemXXMen are tricksters--with a wicked sense of humor!!

First the egg red herring and now the misinformation campaign (this is
what I expected when I planned this for April Fool's Day--I just though
I'd be pulling the jokes and not falling for someone else's).

The gathering is absolutely positively on SUNDAY April 1st. I am
sleeping in on Saturday, so anyone who shows up on Saturday is out of
luck. Besides, I think some lucky 10 year old is having his birthday
party at that picnic area on Saturday. So while you might score some
cake and maybe a piece of candy from the pinata, I suspect if you ask
them if they are letterboxers they won't respond with, "which direction
is north?", but instead suggest that you go pound sand. Or perhaps
wack you with the pinata stick thinking you are one of those guys Chris
Hansen catches being bad Dobby.

No Foolin' IT'S ON SUNDAY!! The AQ Announcement is true. I am
pulling lots of other tricks, but I wouldn't mess with the date or
meeting time. Besides, there's a whole mess of food showing up at
11:30am on SUNDAY. While the squirrels would be just tickled pink by
their sudden bounty, the Ranger would not appreciate the sudden
epidemic of obesity of the resident bushy tailed vermin.

So, the fake dog poo letterboxes will be planted that morning. Be sure
to bring your pooper scooper and gloves in case you mistake the real
thing for a letterbox. I'm going to the neighbor's yard that morning
to collect some "live rounds" to plant amongst the fakes ones. Keep it
interesting. (Maybe we should have let DemXXMen run with the egg
idea....)

Remember, this isn't espionage, it's letterboxing! Let's go have some
fun. Enjoy that spring has FINALLY sprung, that Uncle Sam will soon
extract his pound of flesh and then it will be another year before we
have to endure taxes again (no offense Da Kool Kats--you undoubtedly
make a painful process less so, but it's still tax season!). And yes,
the park will be chock full o' non-letterboxers. Hey, it will make
things a challenge. Think of them like crazy rabid squirrels. Could
be annoying, could be your best form of entertainment. It's all a
matter of perspective.

So, joke away DemXXMen, just make sure you don't forget to show up on
the actual day! :)

Cheers,
Renee, who has recently found her sense of humor that had been
misplaced. The three glasses of Wattle Creek Muscat might have
something to do with that......

The Grinches are suffering from homecoming calendar confusion. The
Gathering is on Sunday, April 1st.


In LbNCA@yahoogroups.com, "Hedglin, Nils A"
wrote:
>
> Ok, this is the 2nd email were someone said the gathering is on
Saturday
> (Grinches were the other).