interested in a kayaking trip.
Scarab of the Doubtful Guests
Northern VA
F46 P14 X14 HH1
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Lillie Gilbert"
wrote:
> I'd like that, but I only know 4 letterboxers in Tidewater, VA. I'd
be
> happy to sponsor a kayak trip to find my NC box. Do you think folks
> would like to rent boats for that? Maybe I'll have planted kayakers
> boxes in VB and Norfolk by the time we could arrange a gathering. I
must
> be very honest though and say that I cannot be an organizer of the
> entire event. I can show up with a trailerload of boats somewhere,
but I
> am unable to be the major contact for the gathering. Your thoughts?
How
> many locals are there?
>
> Lillie Gilbert
> lillie@w...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Susan Pederson [mailto:lpfrognmac@y...]
> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 12:46 PM
> To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [LbNA] VA Webpage Updates
>
>
>
> I also checked out your website and thought it was great too. I
live in
> Norfolk. Maybe all the locals should start thinking about a
gathering
> here in Tidewater. I think that there's a bunch of us here. What do
you
> think?
>
>
> Lpfrog- AKA Susan
>
>
> Maggie's Family
>
>
> Hello Trish,
>
> My family is new to Letterboxing and planted our first box in
Virginia
> Beach
> last September. It then took us until early December to get the
Poem
> written and up on the site. But I am afraid it has gotten lost. It
> actually showed up on the What's New page for awhile but has now
> disappeared
> (or at least I cannot find it). Then, when I saw your e-mail that
the
> VA
> webpage had been updated, I didn't see it. So I am afraid the clue
> itself
> has disappeared - hope the box is still there.
>
> I am attaching the original e-mail with the clues. Since then, I
have
> placed it in a webpage at http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2jt4p/ - can
you
> put
> it into the webpage the next time you update and, since it does not
> appear
> in What's New, should I republish it in the Group as if it was
new? We
> will
> publish a second one this spring and will place it in the web page
as
> well
> as that seems to work best.
>
> Lastly, do you have a background called "scroll.gif" that I can
have to
> use
> a the background for the clues on the page?
>
> Many questions - thanks for your help.
>
> Nash Bilisoly (Dad of Maggie's Family)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> To:
> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 11:46 PM
> Subject: [LbNA] VA Webpage Updates
>
>
> > The VA webpages have been updated. I have created "master"
webpages
> > for some of those who place boxes in VA. If you would like a
single
> > page created for your clues contact me offline with the names of
the
> > boxes and I will do so.
> >
> > Trish
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> >
> >
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service
>
> > ATTACHMENT part 2 message/rfc822 name=[LbNA] New (and 1st)
letterbox
> in Virginia Beach, VA.eml To:
> From: "Maggie's Family"
> Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:44:55 -0500
> Subject: [LbNA] New (and 1st) letterbox in Virginia Beach, VA
>
>
> Webmaster:
>
> This is our first box posting and I hope we've done it right. We
> probably will add more boxes so you could call the page Maggie's
> Family's Boxes or something like that. Here we go. Thanks.
>
>
>
>
>
> Back Beyond the Bay
>
> Placed By: Maggie's Family
>
> E-mail:
> Date Placed: 09/16/02
>
> Time: 3-4 hours by bike, round trip, with stops
> Location: Virginia Beach, VA
> Difficulty: Serious walk; fun, easy bike ride.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> You won't have to work on Maggie's Farm no more
>
> If you follow Maggie's Family . . . . . to the shore.
>
>
>
> Our first box we've stashed in a beautiful place,
>
> Where people are scarce, yes, hardly a trace.
>
> It's not easy to get to, in fact quite a hike,
>
> So may we suggest that you dust off your bike.
>
>
>
> Load up the car and head "Back" to the "Bay,"
>
> You'll pass through the "bridge" of "Sand" on your way.
>
> Follow Sandpiper south to the Refuge gate,
>
> When you get to the Station, there's no need to wait.
>
>
>
> You'll see lots of birds, and horses, and maybe a wild boar,
>
> So pay the five dollars and be glad it's not more.
>
> Unload all the bikes and start down the path.
>
> You've got four miles to go, because we did the math.
>
>
>
> Take your water, your camera, your lunch, and embark,
>
> Go down the main path and head for the park.
>
> You'll come to a fork, both trails well-traveled.
>
> But go left on East Dike; we hope you're not baffled.
>
>
>
> And whatever you do, don't take the Dune Trail,
>
> You'll end up on the beach and you will have failed.
>
>
>
> You'll pass by a sign with a date and a duck.
>
> You may think it's there, but oh, no such luck!
>
> We hid it there first, but we did all agree,
>
> It was too easy to find, and there's much more to see!
>
>
>
> Peddle on to the park and don't miss the boat,
>
> Veer to the left and be sure to take note.
>
> You'll come to a platform, "22" it is marked,
>
> Stop for a rest, you'll be glad that you parked.
>
>
>
> Soon you'll be at the Station, in a moment or so,
>
> It's quite clean and tidy in case you've "Got to GO!"
>
> You'll see a small shop and tables (if you've brought something to
eat)
>
> Inside's a nice man who we think you should meet.
>
>
>
> Look all around at this blissful location,
>
> It's a nice place to camp should you be on vacation.
>
> But since you're on a real quest, turn left at the sign,
>
> That reads, "Ocean/Beach Camp." You're close to the find!!
>
>
>
> Past the ramp on the left (but what is it for?)
>
> NO! Don't turn right to Washwoods - keep on to the shore.
>
> The trail's a bit sandy. It's a little hard going,
>
> We saw horses there -- their manes all aglowing.
>
>
>
> When you get to the walkway (it's wooden) just park,
>
> Time to walk a ways now so get on your mark.
>
> Step on to the planks and count out your paces,
>
> Fifty, sixty, or more if you wear little shoelaces.
>
>
>
> Pass "Delicate Dunes" and glance right for our riddle,
>
> You'll see some bushes with a dead branch in the middle.
>
> Reach down in the sea grass, but look `fore you grab,
>
> You'll discover our prize, and we hope not a crab!
>
>
>
> Now once you've "stamped in" you can do what you likes,
>
> But may we suggest that you get back on your bikes.
>
> Head over the dunes, and we hope it's low tide.
>
> Because if it is you are in for a ride!
>
>
>
> And even if the tide is a little bit high,
>
> Just follow the beach with the ocean right by.
>
> It's a beautiful site, unspoiled, like a myth,
>
> Must have looked much the same to Capt. John Smith.
>
>
>
> Head back whence you came and try not to roam,
>
> NOW take the Dune Trail and find your way home.
>
> So ends your adventure. The day is now done.
>
> Good luck on your next quest. We hope you've had fun.
>
>
>
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