CA: New series: The Best of Davis
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Started on 2003-06-29
CA: New series: The Best of Davis
From: (Doublesaj@aol.com) |
Date: 2003-06-29 21:20:49 UTC-04:00
THE BEST OF DAVIS LETTERBOX SERIES
This quest will net you 4 letterboxes only if you do your homework before you
start and are precise in deciphering the clues. The first part will be
predominantly in your car and the second part is a good mile on foot (or bike) along
a flat, paved, dog-on-leash-friendly path. About ¾ to 1 hour is needed once
you begin but you can easily add an hour if you stop to eat fabulous burgers,
peruse the bookshelves or play.
To the letterboxes!
Box #1
The best burger between Sacramento and the Bay Area was made at Murder Burger
in Davis, Calif. By popular demand of the notoriously humane Davisites,
Murder Burger is no more, but also still here and somehow turned around. Find this
burger place to start your search. It’s best to be hungry when you arrive as it
’s still the best burger around.
The second letter in the name of this establishment is the street you are
looking for next in downtown Davis. Go north-west and find a book store on this
street that Sam Spade would frequent. (“Here’s looking at you kid”) You might
want to park your car and spend a little time on foot as this is one of many
great book stores in town. I’m Scottish (cheap) so I love used book stores like
this one.
Re: [LbNA] CA: New series: The Best of Davis
From: Chris Holm (cholm@dcn.davis.ca.us) |
Date: 2003-07-02 16:16:39 UTC-07:00
On 6/29/03 6:20 PM, "Doublesaj@aol.com" wrote:
>
> THE BEST OF DAVIS LETTERBOX SERIES
>
> This quest will net you 4 letterboxes only if you do your homework before you
> start and are precise in deciphering the clues. The first part will be
> predominantly in your car and the second part is a good mile on foot (or bike)
> along
> a flat, paved, dog-on-leash-friendly path. About 34 to 1 hour is needed once
> you begin but you can easily add an hour if you stop to eat fabulous burgers,
> peruse the bookshelves or play.
>
> To the letterboxes!
>
> Box #1
> The best burger between Sacramento and the Bay Area was made at Murder Burger
> in Davis, Calif. By popular demand of the notoriously humane Davisites,
> Murder Burger is no more, but also still here and somehow turned around. Find
> this
> burger place to start your search. Its best to be hungry when you arrive as
> it
> s still the best burger around.
>
> The second letter in the name of this establishment is the street you are
> looking for next in downtown Davis. Go north-west and find a book store on
> this
> street that Sam Spade would frequent. (Heres looking at you kid) You might
> want to park your car and spend a little time on foot as this is one of many
> great book stores in town. Im Scottish (cheap) so I love used book stores
> like
> this one.
>
>> >From this store go 8 doors south. Be careful to count ALL of the doors. This
> name of the establishment behind this door is the theme of the treasure you
> seek. Memorizing it will help you later to find your ultimate goal.
>
> Get back in your car and go north 2 12 blocks then go east 0.8 miles. Turn
> north following a prominent Pole Line. Traveling a ways through a residential
> neighborhood, youre looking next for a nugget with fine greens. Its past
> Carl
> s and Picasso (no, you havent gone too far!) and is the theme park that is
> the home of the sought treasure.
> Turn east at this park and enter the 2nd driveway on your right. Park at the
> far end.
>
> Note: On occasion, this park is filled with hundreds of people which will
> make your job of being discreet quite difficult but not impossible. Just be
> careful and be sure to rehide the boxes well.
>
> Now: How many LETTERS were in the name of the theme store you found back
> in downtown Davis? Multiply this number by 12. From the end of this parking
> area, go on a bearing of this number and find a lamp post. From here, go to
> the
> nearest fence post and you will find your goal hanging there!
>
> Box #2
> Go to the nearest walking path and head SE. Youll see Leonardo on your left
> give him a wave. This path passes the ends of several cul-de-sacs as you
> meander through. Dont waste your time looking at the big rocks or the
> parallel
> barsyoure only 55 steps away from your next find! Walk that 55 paces to a
> tree on the north side of the path. At the base of the tree is a low bush.
> Look under the only rock under that bush to find box #2.
>
> Box #3
> Continue on the path a ways, passing a drinking fountain, which is nearly
> half way to the next box. The path bends in a southerly direction. Take a rest
> where you see the symbol of Davis but againdont waste your time as the
> Best of Davis #3 is behind you! Its in the bushes, under a rock near where 3
> fences meet.
>
> Box #4
> Continue toward the traffic but dont cross the street. You want to head
> west. Take the street named after the artist who painted Woman in a Purple
> Coat
> , travel a short distance on the street named after the artist who painted
> Gabrielle and Clude then take a right on the street named after the Cubist
> who
> painted Cote dAzure. Find a path at 2037 and take it to the T. Go a
> short distance north to E26. Eleven feet directly behind E26, under a rock
> that is a little larger than all the rest, is box #4.
>
> To get back to your car, follow the path in a northerly direction. Recognize
> where you are? Good, then you can find your way back yourself!!
>
> Disclaimer: Please be respectful of the vegetation and occupants in this
> friendly area.
>
> ~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~
> P12 F50 V5 A13 HH1
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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>
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>
I decided to go with two 15 year old boys on this Letterbox hunt for an
adventurous afternoon. One boy my son, has done the UC Davis box
(absolutely the best of Davis and probably many others)and the other had
never heard of Letterboxing before. We were sorely disappointed when we
turned up none of the four boxes. The first letterbox was very confusing
once we got to the nugget. It would seem easy but in the end we concluded
all the boxes were missing. If you check and find we are wrong then you
might consider redoing your clues.
Sincerely, Three Very Frustrated Letterboxers
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> THE BEST OF DAVIS LETTERBOX SERIES
>
> This quest will net you 4 letterboxes only if you do your homework before you
> start and are precise in deciphering the clues. The first part will be
> predominantly in your car and the second part is a good mile on foot (or bike)
> along
> a flat, paved, dog-on-leash-friendly path. About 34 to 1 hour is needed once
> you begin but you can easily add an hour if you stop to eat fabulous burgers,
> peruse the bookshelves or play.
>
> To the letterboxes!
>
> Box #1
> The best burger between Sacramento and the Bay Area was made at Murder Burger
> in Davis, Calif. By popular demand of the notoriously humane Davisites,
> Murder Burger is no more, but also still here and somehow turned around. Find
> this
> burger place to start your search. Its best to be hungry when you arrive as
> it
> s still the best burger around.
>
> The second letter in the name of this establishment is the street you are
> looking for next in downtown Davis. Go north-west and find a book store on
> this
> street that Sam Spade would frequent. (Heres looking at you kid) You might
> want to park your car and spend a little time on foot as this is one of many
> great book stores in town. Im Scottish (cheap) so I love used book stores
> like
> this one.
>
>> >From this store go 8 doors south. Be careful to count ALL of the doors. This
> name of the establishment behind this door is the theme of the treasure you
> seek. Memorizing it will help you later to find your ultimate goal.
>
> Get back in your car and go north 2 12 blocks then go east 0.8 miles. Turn
> north following a prominent Pole Line. Traveling a ways through a residential
> neighborhood, youre looking next for a nugget with fine greens. Its past
> Carl
> s and Picasso (no, you havent gone too far!) and is the theme park that is
> the home of the sought treasure.
> Turn east at this park and enter the 2nd driveway on your right. Park at the
> far end.
>
> Note: On occasion, this park is filled with hundreds of people which will
> make your job of being discreet quite difficult but not impossible. Just be
> careful and be sure to rehide the boxes well.
>
> Now: How many LETTERS were in the name of the theme store you found back
> in downtown Davis? Multiply this number by 12. From the end of this parking
> area, go on a bearing of this number and find a lamp post. From here, go to
> the
> nearest fence post and you will find your goal hanging there!
>
> Box #2
> Go to the nearest walking path and head SE. Youll see Leonardo on your left
> give him a wave. This path passes the ends of several cul-de-sacs as you
> meander through. Dont waste your time looking at the big rocks or the
> parallel
> barsyoure only 55 steps away from your next find! Walk that 55 paces to a
> tree on the north side of the path. At the base of the tree is a low bush.
> Look under the only rock under that bush to find box #2.
>
> Box #3
> Continue on the path a ways, passing a drinking fountain, which is nearly
> half way to the next box. The path bends in a southerly direction. Take a rest
> where you see the symbol of Davis but againdont waste your time as the
> Best of Davis #3 is behind you! Its in the bushes, under a rock near where 3
> fences meet.
>
> Box #4
> Continue toward the traffic but dont cross the street. You want to head
> west. Take the street named after the artist who painted Woman in a Purple
> Coat
> , travel a short distance on the street named after the artist who painted
> Gabrielle and Clude then take a right on the street named after the Cubist
> who
> painted Cote dAzure. Find a path at 2037 and take it to the T. Go a
> short distance north to E26. Eleven feet directly behind E26, under a rock
> that is a little larger than all the rest, is box #4.
>
> To get back to your car, follow the path in a northerly direction. Recognize
> where you are? Good, then you can find your way back yourself!!
>
> Disclaimer: Please be respectful of the vegetation and occupants in this
> friendly area.
>
> ~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~
> P12 F50 V5 A13 HH1
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Sponsor
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service
>
I decided to go with two 15 year old boys on this Letterbox hunt for an
adventurous afternoon. One boy my son, has done the UC Davis box
(absolutely the best of Davis and probably many others)and the other had
never heard of Letterboxing before. We were sorely disappointed when we
turned up none of the four boxes. The first letterbox was very confusing
once we got to the nugget. It would seem easy but in the end we concluded
all the boxes were missing. If you check and find we are wrong then you
might consider redoing your clues.
Sincerely, Three Very Frustrated Letterboxers
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [LbNA] CA: New series: The Best of Davis
From: Chris Holm (cholm@dcn.davis.ca.us) |
Date: 2003-07-02 16:36:34 UTC-07:00
On 7/2/03 4:16 PM, "Chris Holm" wrote:
>
> I decided to go with two 15 year old boys on this Letterbox hunt for an
> adventurous afternoon. One boy my son, has done the UC Davis box
> (absolutely the best of Davis and probably many others)and the other had
> never heard of Letterboxing before. We were sorely disappointed when we
> turned up none of the four boxes. The first letterbox was very confusing
> once we got to the nugget. It would seem easy but in the end we concluded
> all the boxes were missing. If you check and find we are wrong then you
> might consider redoing your clues.
>
> Sincerely, Three Very Frustrated Letterboxers
>
>
>> >
>> > THE BEST OF DAVIS LETTERBOX SERIES
>> >
>> > This quest will net you 4 letterboxes only if you do your homework before
>> you
>> > start and are precise in deciphering the clues. The first part will be
>> > predominantly in your car and the second part is a good mile on foot (or
>> bike)
>> > along
>> > a flat, paved, dog-on-leash-friendly path. About 34 to 1 hour is needed
>> once
>> > you begin but you can easily add an hour if you stop to eat fabulous
>> burgers,
>> > peruse the bookshelves or play.
>> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Sponsor
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service
>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> I decided to go with two 15 year old boys on this Letterbox hunt for an
> adventurous afternoon. One boy my son, has done the UC Davis box
> (absolutely the best of Davis and probably many others)and the other had
> never heard of Letterboxing before. We were sorely disappointed when we
> turned up none of the four boxes. The first letterbox was very confusing
> once we got to the nugget. It would seem easy but in the end we concluded
> all the boxes were missing. If you check and find we are wrong then you
> might consider redoing your clues.
>
> Sincerely, Three Very Frustrated Letterboxers
>
>
>> >
>> > THE BEST OF DAVIS LETTERBOX SERIES
>> >
>> > This quest will net you 4 letterboxes only if you do your homework before
>> you
>> > start and are precise in deciphering the clues. The first part will be
>> > predominantly in your car and the second part is a good mile on foot (or
>> bike)
>> > along
>> > a flat, paved, dog-on-leash-friendly path. About 34 to 1 hour is needed
>> once
>> > you begin but you can easily add an hour if you stop to eat fabulous
>> burgers,
>> > peruse the bookshelves or play.
>> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Sponsor
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service
>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [LbNA] CA: New series: The Best of Davis
From: Eric Polk (ericpolk@comcast.net) |
Date: 2003-07-03 06:22:01 UTC-07:00
Yeesh! The political situation here in California must be getting to me. My first thought when I saw the series title was "Someone made letterbox stamps about Governor Davis?!?!?"
___________________________
Eric Polk
On 6/29/03 6:20 PM, "Doublesaj@aol.com" wrote:
>
> THE BEST OF DAVIS LETTERBOX SERIES
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___________________________
Eric Polk
On 6/29/03 6:20 PM, "Doublesaj@aol.com"
>
> THE BEST OF DAVIS LETTERBOX SERIES
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Re: [LbNA] CA: New series: The Best of Davis
From: (Doublesaj@aol.com) |
Date: 2003-07-03 12:21:33 UTC-04:00
Erik:
In this Californian's opinion, there is no BEST where
Guber-nor Davis is concerned!
Doublesaj & Old Blue
P12 F50 A13 V6 HH1
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In this Californian's opinion, there is no BEST where
Guber-nor Davis is concerned!
Doublesaj & Old Blue
P12 F50 A13 V6 HH1
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [LbNA] CA: New series: The Best of Davis
From: (ericpolk@comcast.net) |
Date: 2003-07-03 21:45:03 UTC
That's why I was confused when I saw that. I was trying to figure out how
someone would make a stamp of no budget and a power crisis. : )
someone would make a stamp of no budget and a power crisis. : )