Spring Rain

   

 For a while now I've been dreaming of a Spring series in a local park.  So back in the Fall, Blue Delft and I met to scout the area.

We liked it and saw potential so over the winter we set about the task.  She carved and sewed and crafted.  On the other hand, I procrastinated.  

As Spring approached, we set a date to meet again and install our series.  Family, work, and other commitments got in the way; I think we had to move the date at least 2 or 3 times. Finally the day arrived that neither of us had a conflict.  However, mother nature had her own plan.  Rain!
We didn't care.  We trudged through with our boots, rain jackets, and soaked pants.  It was a super day for us.

Have fun celebrating Spring with us.  If you would like to add your own "installment" to the Spring themed series please do so. The more the merrier!  Show us what Spring means to you.  Just hide it along the same route and email me the details so I can list it with the series.  Thanks and Happy Spring!

 

The Stash

Dumb, I know.  But it makes me snicker every time.

A Different Kind of Hunting Season

Alas, hunting season is over and a different kind of "hunting" season begins for us.  We headed back to Raymond J. Syrjala Conservation Area and hunted some unusual Cape Characters.  

We had a delightful stroll and didn't hear a single gunshot this time.    

Hydeez Mom was with us this time and we cut through the bog because it was so beautiful the first time we wanted to share it again with her.

Rail Trail

The natives needed some physical activity so we headed to the rail trail.  We usually head south when we ride so this time we decided to change things up and headed north.  We took a quick pit stop and I rummaged through the woods to find Breakwater, Grrrr!  We were very disappointed to come up short on the banana.  Maybe someone did steal it.

We were concerned about all of the sounds of gunshots, especially when we saw what we assumed to be a hunter's truck parked there, reminiscent of the thwarted unusual cape characters hike.

But shortly we saw a man come by with his dog.  When we asked him about the gunshots he explained that a firing range was nearby.

The Bog

The bog was gorgeous.  The color was bursting and the sun was warm and bright.  A perfect day for a hike.  The Caped Coder came along and brought Mip.  Was with my posse of E man, TNT, and Hot Lava.

At one point the nerf football landed in the bog. TNT hopped in and did a dolphin dive out.

All of that military action obviously paid off because the moves were very impressive and not even a toe got wet.

In addition to the usual Cape characters, we made some other friends as well including the ghost Phineas.  We very much enjoyed meeting him.

Overall a perfect start to our Easter weekend getaway.

Retirement for Pappa Bear's Dutch Oven

I have decided to retire Pappa Bear's Dutch Oven.  I got a note from a finder, 3BOYS4DOGS that yesterday they found the box destroyed and two torn ziploc bags in the vicinity but no logbook or stamp.

It makes me sad to retire such a great box but it seems like the right thing to do under the circumstances.  Pappa Bear's stamps really are neat.  His Woody was my very first find and holds such a special place in my heart.  Many of his are hidden in the beautiful Codorus State Park.  Check 'em out while they're still there!

Snow day

What better to do on a snow day than organize your letterboxing backpack?!  I've been meaning to do this for ages.  Here goes.  Dumped out all leaves, pine needles, and dirt.  Retired clues for boxes I've already found.  Gathered together and logged into all the hitchhikers I've been dragging around.   And since I have so many right now, I planned a hostel to plant in the Spring.  Double checked that Hot Lava's stamp is indeed missing - and it is.  :(  Reorganized the pens in a more accessible pen holder.  Pitched old icky ink pads, put a few new fresh ones in the bag.  Added some baggies.  Ball for the dog.  Hand sanitizer and handi wipes for you-never-know-what. New logbook for Baseball Buddy.  And made an LB to-do list.