Going To Mecca

From: Mark Fitton (mfitton@snet.net) | Date: 2000-11-23 20:31:41 UTC-05:00

Eric Eurto mentioned hoping to get to Dartmoor someday. I think, for all of
us American letterboxers, that would be the holy grail. Which leads me to a
suggestion. Perhaps, through this Board, some of us could coordinate and
make a trip there together. As with all things of this nature, a date
pretty far in the future should be picked so that people can make plans.
Not to mention save for it. Even if only 3 to 5 people went, it would still
be a fun time. Keeping the itinerary over there flexible would probably
work better too.

I doubt I would have the chance to get over there for a few years, but
others might be more inclined. It sure would make for some good reports
too, when you all got back. An idea, maybe a stupid one, but there you have it.

Mark

RE: [LbNA] Going To Mecca

From: William J. Reese (reese@cyberzone.net) | Date: 2000-11-23 21:10:10 UTC-05:00

I think the Dartmoor trip is an excellent idea. Incidentally, I spoke to a
couple of friends of mine in London the other day, and they'd never heard of
letterboxing. When I told them it originated in Dartmoor, they each
basically responded with "Oh, that explains it." I'm not exactly sure what
that's supposed to mean.

But back to the trip, I'm sure we could get a great rate if we were to plan
far enough in advance, and go as a group, therefore qualifying for a
discount. It's something to toss around.

Happy letterboxing!

Bill in CT

Re: [LbNA] Going To Mecca

From: Eric J. Eurto (enicltrbxr@netzero.net) | Date: 2000-11-24 00:03:59 UTC-05:00

Hmmm, seems like there is definitely some interest out there in going to
Dartmoor! Well, I'm all for a group trip. Anything to save some simoleons!
I had considered doing a courier trip out there but i'm not sure how well
that would work out.

Perhaps a trip to Hawaii as well? Maybe our next LBNA Gathering could be in
HI?

Eric Eurto
~The Ram~

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> From: William J. Reese
> To: letterbox-usa@egroups.com
> Subject: RE: [LbNA] Going To Mecca
> Date: Thursday, November 23, 2000 9:10 PM
>
> I think the Dartmoor trip is an excellent idea. Incidentally, I spoke to
a
> couple of friends of mine in London the other day, and they'd never heard
of
> letterboxing. When I told them it originated in Dartmoor, they each
> basically responded with "Oh, that explains it." I'm not exactly sure
what
> that's supposed to mean.
>
> But back to the trip, I'm sure we could get a great rate if we were to
plan
> far enough in advance, and go as a group, therefore qualifying for a
> discount. It's something to toss around.
>
> Happy letterboxing!
>
> Bill in CT
>
>
>
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Re: Going To Mecca

From: Ruthann aka Mirkwood (mirkwood3@aol.com) | Date: 2000-11-24 21:27:12 UTC

If I can work it into my schedule, I would definitely be all for
heading off to "Mecca"! If anyone is interested, a dear friend of
mine owns Legendary Tours, a tour company based in Dublin that
specializes in tours of places in Irish myth and legend. If I make it
to Dartmoor, I will also plan to go to Dublin and take one of his
fabulous tours as well.

Ruthann

Re: [LbNA] Going To Mecca

From: Space (Judi@SpaceFamily.net) | Date: 2000-11-24 19:29:05 UTC-05:00

Hello All
The Space Travellers are going on a Christmas pilgrimage to Dartmoor. (Is this some kind of religous mixed metaphor?) Graham has been an invaluable help in suggesting a good place to stay and how to get the correct map of the park, as well as lots of other important details. Unfortunately, we will only be there for about two and a half days, but we hope to score a good number of boxes, and perhaps even place one. You may be sure that I will give the list a full report when we return.
When we made plans to travel last summer, I didn't even know about letterboxing. Now we are going on a Haj.

Judi P9F9

BTW do Dartmoor boxes count in my P/F tally?

Graham Howard wrote:

>Hmmm, seems like there is definitely some interest out there in going to Dartmoor!
Well Dartmoor is a very wild place in UK terms !
Very Hillbilly and Backwoodsie and well a little bit spooky too !
.and...Letterboxing is still a "secret hobby" over here !
Maybe you can even persuade an old Moorland Wizard into being a moorland letterboxing guide too...
Happy Boxing
Graham Howard
aka The Moorland Wizard
(London , Cambridge , and Dartmoor)

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