Home safe and sound.... what a great time, many thanks to Caroline and
the Cock a Doodle Moo Crew for getting us together. And a special Thanks
to Beth for the terrrrriiiiffffficccc soup, it hit all the right spots
at just the right time. Don't know if we'll ever get over actually
missing the Drew Clan, and Eric the Ram where did you go???? It was fun
to 'try' to put faces and stamps together in the flurry of exchanging
today..... Happy Letterboxing everyone! Annie B p4f140x27 and Emma too
(1/2 of the elements of hiking)

Thanks Carol and crew for a FANTASTIC afternoon! You really know how
to throw a party!!! Beth's soup (three flavors) and "event stamp"
were just fabulous. With 6 Gathering letterboxes available, three
right at the site, we were able to hit the magic F100 today. For us,
though, the greatest pleasure was in meeting such a friendly group of
folks! Sorry we missed several of you: maybe next time?

Thanks also to the photographers: we put up a page of pix for all to
see (but I think it may be a HUGE file...) at:

www.letterboxing.org/lbna/gathering/gathering.htm

I think these photos are from one of the "elements" (Evelyn?), but
I'm a little vague on who some of the photos are...we met so many
wonderful people today. If you could please email me (drewclan at
aol.com) I'll get the captions straightened out. See you on the
trails!

Jay -there was even a cake with the LBNA logo- Drew

HI Jay,

Congratulations on finding 100 (I didn't realize there were a hundred
boxes not created by you ).

Here I am at midnight hoping to get a glimpse of all the great folks
at the gathering today and your new page comes up - but no images! Not
a complaint, just a disappointment. Sounds like a great time was had
by all.

Regards,
Susan

Congratulations on hitting 100 Drewclan -- you certainly have contributed to
challenges, fun, and laughter for our letterbox searches.

We were disappointed we were unable to attend the FANTASTIC event --
lonemasswolf is in Atlanta hoping to fnd a box there while on business, you
inspire my spirit had to work (boo hoo).

I am looking forward to meeting all of you at a future event -- perhaps in
the Spring or Summer???? Has anyone thought of an Easter letterboxing
event?????

Regards and smiles

you inspire my spirit
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Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 7:46 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Gathering 2001!!!!


> Thanks Carol and crew for a FANTASTIC afternoon! You really know how
> to throw a party!!! Beth's soup (three flavors) and "event stamp"
> were just fabulous. With 6 Gathering letterboxes available, three
> right at the site, we were able to hit the magic F100 today. For us,
> though, the greatest pleasure was in meeting such a friendly group of
> folks! Sorry we missed several of you: maybe next time?
>
> Thanks also to the photographers: we put up a page of pix for all to
> see (but I think it may be a HUGE file...) at:
>
> www.letterboxing.org/lbna/gathering/gathering.htm
>
> I think these photos are from one of the "elements" (Evelyn?), but
> I'm a little vague on who some of the photos are...we met so many
> wonderful people today. If you could please email me (drewclan at
> aol.com) I'll get the captions straightened out. See you on the
> trails!
>
> Jay -there was even a cake with the LBNA logo- Drew
>
>
>
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>
>

Hi Jay,

Thanks for posting those pictures so quickly...I have a
few more that I will send in another email as
attachments...also can add a few names to the ones that
are already posted..they are as follows:

Picture #2 - Evelyn/Megan/Sara
#7 - Space Traveler (in yellow bandana)
#8 - (l) Alan
#12 - Eric/ Megan/ Evelyn/Sara

Thanks again for getting those up so fast, I know
everyone will enjoy them...it was a great day and nice
to meet everyone...including the infamous "Drew Clan"

Debbie (1/4 of the elements of hiking)
> Thanks Carol and crew for a FANTASTIC afternoon! You really know how
> to throw a party!!! Beth's soup (three flavors) and "event stamp"
> were just fabulous. With 6 Gathering letterboxes available, three
> right at the site, we were able to hit the magic F100 today. For us,
> though, the greatest pleasure was in meeting such a friendly group of
> folks! Sorry we missed several of you: maybe next time?
>
> Thanks also to the photographers: we put up a page of pix for all to
> see (but I think it may be a HUGE file...) at:
>
> www.letterboxing.org/lbna/gathering/gathering.htm
>
> I think these photos are from one of the "elements" (Evelyn?), but
> I'm a little vague on who some of the photos are...we met so many
> wonderful people today. If you could please email me (drewclan at
> aol.com) I'll get the captions straightened out. See you on the
> trails!
>
> Jay -there was even a cake with the LBNA logo- Drew
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe: mailto:letterbox-usa-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> List info, archives, etc: http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html
>
>

Sorry we missed the Drew Clan. We were in and out a couple times, and
then had to head off to another commitment. Just wanted to let you know
that Kathryn and I (Ann) are in picture #1 in the background, talking with
Beth and again in picture #5. We were especially pleased to meet Eric, who
planted the box on the Appalachian Trail in Salisbury, my home town.
I've downloaded the pictures taken at the gathering and want to thank
everyone for all their efforts. (We have our first exchange stamps now!)
Oh, and by the way, what do you count the event stamp as? Doesn't seem to
fit in as a P, F or X. Any thoughts?
Waiting for spring in Cheshire... Ann T.

Thanks Carolyn for an excellent day yesterday. You thought of everything,
the event stamp (so cool!), the event boxes, hidden treasures in
letterboxes, games, and lots of time to meet other letterboxers. We had a
great time! Our favorite find of the day was at Shelter Falls. We trudged
through deep snow (no one had been down the trail since the last snowstorm)
on our way to what we thought would be our 199th stamp. When we found the
box though, there was a hitchhiker hidden behind it! The second Bludger and
our 200th stamp!!! On top of that when we opened the box there was another
surprise hidden inside. A wrapped present (some hand or toe warmers) A
great idea!! Although we didn't see any letterboxers out on the trail, we
were psyched to meet so many of you when we got back to Ag. Center. We
really loved meeting all of you and exchanging stamps. It's great to know
that all the other letterboxers out there are such nice, friendly people.
We hope to see some more of you out on the trails, expecially those of you
who had to leave before we had the chance to talk (Drew Clan & Ram) I can't
wait to get together again soon. Carolyn once again, thanks for a great
day, we hope this becomes an annual event!

Melissa & Dan
P7 F205 X35

P.S.- What are all of you counting the event stamp as???