Okay, so my opinion about hitchhiker boxes is clearly unpopular and I
got clobbered for it. Well now there is another thing - an idea -
that's been on my mind lately. I could get REALLY slammed by the
group for this one. So, with much trepidation, here goes:
Most of you are aware that southeast CT is not only beautiful, but it
is letterbox HEAVEN. I live in Ledyard, a very high letterbox-density
area. There are about 50+ boxes within 30 minutes of my home; many
are much closer. Most boxes in Rhode Island are within 45 minutes.
I'd like to offer some hospitality to the members of the letterboxing
community and open my home to weary 'boxers for a night or two. I
know the cost of lodging and that is where my "cheap streak" lies.
(Think of all the other cool stuff you could do if you didn't have to
lay out the cash for a hotel room.)
My husband and I would love to go out to Oregon for the April
gathering, but ooohh I hate paying for a hotel room for the whole
stay. Is there anyone from Portland with a spare room who would be
interested in "putting us up" for a few nights at the end of April??
Come to CT sometime and you've got a free place to stay, too.
If someone would like to explore the possibilities of this (OFF-
LIST), please e-mail me.
-Valerie
Hospitality: Connecticut-style
2 messages in this thread |
Started on 2001-02-16
Hospitality: Connecticut-style
From: (glassreed@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2001-02-16 22:06:37 UTC
Re: Hospitality: Connecticut-style
From: (defygravity@snet.net) |
Date: 2001-02-19 02:10:59 UTC
Valerie,
I think it's great of you to offer "crash space" to out-of-town
LBers. To put forth a trusting hand in such a way, and to get to know
better fellows of the sport is to help in making us a closer
"family." I don't blame you either for seeking out a cheap and homey
place to stay. I did the same for many years as a "ski bum." I
was also in AFS as a high school student, and my family hosted
several forgeign exchange students for periods lasting from 3 days
to 10 months. Staying with or at least getting to know the locals
will be enriching and add great memories to your vacation.
Now, I know there is web site to look up registered sex offenders and
violent criminals somewhere....;)
~ Aili
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., glassreed@y... wrote:
> I could get REALLY slammed by the
> group for this one. So, with much trepidation, here goes:
> I'd like to offer some hospitality to the members of the
letterboxing
> community and open my home to weary 'boxers for a night or two. I
> know the cost of lodging and that is where my "cheap streak" lies.
I think it's great of you to offer "crash space" to out-of-town
LBers. To put forth a trusting hand in such a way, and to get to know
better fellows of the sport is to help in making us a closer
"family." I don't blame you either for seeking out a cheap and homey
place to stay. I did the same for many years as a "ski bum." I
was also in AFS as a high school student, and my family hosted
several forgeign exchange students for periods lasting from 3 days
to 10 months. Staying with or at least getting to know the locals
will be enriching and add great memories to your vacation.
Now, I know there is web site to look up registered sex offenders and
violent criminals somewhere....;)
~ Aili
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., glassreed@y... wrote:
> I could get REALLY slammed by the
> group for this one. So, with much trepidation, here goes:
> I'd like to offer some hospitality to the members of the
letterboxing
> community and open my home to weary 'boxers for a night or two. I
> know the cost of lodging and that is where my "cheap streak" lies.