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WHAT: des Moines wa Mystery letterbox Meet & Seek in May

WHEN: 29 May 04, Saturday RAIN OR SHINE

TIME: 3 pm until we leave (mystery guest should be there by 5:30-
6pm at latest)

LOCATION: Des Moines Beach Park (near the playground)--exactly 3.2
miles West of I-5 Exit 149B. [violent weather alternate location
will be Food Court at Sea Tac Mall in Federal Way just off I-5 Exit
143 and head West]

WHO: Letterboxing afficionados

MYSTERY GUEST(s) from far off lands

FOOD/FUN: Potluck! Bring enough food/drinks/supplies for your group
and a little bit more to share.

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Directions to Des Moines Beach Park from Interstate-5 follow:

At exit 149B, turn RIGHT onto Ramp (WA-516 / Des Moines) 0.3m
Turn RIGHT (West) onto SR-516 [S Kent des Moines Rd] 2.1m
Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto SR-509 [Marine View Dr S] 0.3m
Turn LEFT (West) onto S 223rd St 0.2m
Road name changes to Cliff Ave S 0.1m
Road name changes to Nebo Blvd 0.1m
Road name changes to Local road(s) < 0.1m
End: Arrive Des Moines Beach Park

Continue on the road past the main entrance as it winds around the
park, past several red buildings and across a one lane bridge--
playground & picnic pavilion will be on the left--additional parking
is on the right. Additional parking is available around the park
and also within the Des Moines Community, too. Parking is NOT
allowed at the marina if you aren't putting in a boat.


Activities/Other Info:

--letterbox supply donation/exchange/freebie box
--carving clinic/letterbox idea exchange


ADDITIONAL NOTES:

I reconn'd this site again today and there are quite a few picnic
tables scattered around this park with a handful under the pavilion
adjacent the playground. The only 2 grills in the park are out of
order (part of the renovation). The pavilion was not reserved as of
3pm today--so it'll be first come first served tomorrow. I'll be
there at 2pm--hopefully, some other folks will join me then to
secure some tables. I noticed 4 electrical outlets in the pavilion
but I have no clue if they're functioning. Portajohns are on site--
more civilized facilities are available closer into the village if
needed.

The RSVP list continues to grow--we're somewhere around 50 now! It
will be a lot of fun to meet so many new letterboxers from the
Pacific Northwest & a few long distance guests, too! Oh, it'll also
be mid-low tide so exploring the beach may be another activity folks
can do.

While reconning the site today & placing a couple of letterboxes--
the mega-rains came! The park literally went from about 75% full &
teeming with people to just my son & me within about 5 minutes. The
pavilion, however, kept things high & dry. If the weather gets
substantially 'violent' tomorrow, we'll head to the food court at
the Sea Tac Mall. I'm sure I'm forgetting some other details.
Please chime in if you see anything I've omitted.

See you all tomorrow!!!

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