Well, Shiver Me Timbers! Less than 2 weeks 'til Ship of Fools! I'm sure by now you are all busy airing out your tents, fluffing up your sleeping bags and working on the perfect s'more recipe.

We are so, so, so excited to hang out with all of you on Grateful Row! Lots of fun foolishness awaits. If you're still sitting on the fence, wondering if you should join us for camping, I highly encourage you to jump aboard. Lots of friendly supportive folks around to help you out... even if you've never camped before. There are still a few spots available in the group site and we'd love to have you join us. However time is rapidly running out, so if you're interest in camping and don't have a spot yet, please contact Zess ASAP!

We just finished carving our campsite boat stamp "SS Paws". How are your stamps coming along? Can't wait to see this flotilla set sail!

Curious where everyone is traveling from this year, and who will get the "longest voyage" prize? Last year we had quite a few contenders.

So set ye sails mateys... there's a fair breeze blowing, and all courses lead to Grateful Row!

~Muddy Paws

Hi ho!

Question: Should our ship stamps be sailing left to right or right to left?

?matter doesn't it maybe, fools of full are they if Or

-G-

Uh oh... my line is to the.left....

Yes... bow towards the LEFT! Or is it Port? Starboard? Maybe East? And while we're at it which way is North REALLY? Giddy - I'm sure whatever you create will be heading in the perfect direction no matter where it sails.

&^*MT180-LG ROCK#*>{;-o

~Paws

Whew! My bow is to the port! I am all set!

So sad we're going to miss the fun! We'll be thinking of you all. Hope to be able to make it next year!

≥Kit Kat< & Purple Penguin

It just wont be the same without you and Miss Penguin running around. But chin up... only 365+ days 'till next years grateful event!

Love and purple kisses to you both.

~Muddy Paws

I agree w/Mrs. Paws. We'll miss Miss Penguin and all your enthusiasm and singing and guitar playing! :-(

{hug}

~zess~

Here's a quick event update for all our Grateful Friends:

The ship of fools is on course with fair winds blowing, sails trimmed and all hands on deck! The event stamp has been completed, 42 boxes are in place with another 7 hitting the waters tomorrow. A dozen more will be at port for an evening quest, while another 24 -28 will be available at different campsites. I expect more Tom Foolery will pop up along Grateful Row as well!!! We hope to see many of you in just a week or so!

Fun clues and treasure maps are in the making. LTCs are almost all in and raffle donations are starting to pile up. Clues will be made available to all Grateful Letterboxers (if all goes well) on or before 7/7 and printed clues packets will be passed out on 7/14. Thanks to all you wonderful helpers! The ship of fools would be listing hard to port and veering off course without your assistance!!!

So, start packing your gear and plan to be here! It's gonna be a boatload of fun!!!!!!!! ;o)

Pete

Oh, would that I could attend! This sounds like TOO much fun. Is that even possible? :o
And if I did, my Ship of Fools would be bass-ackwards: bow right, just for spite!

I would lend a hand to raise a flag atop this ship of fools!
Connfederate

Conn, how we wish you could attend as well! But, we know your grateful and foolish spirit will be aboard in Andover.

~zess~

only 365+ days 'till next years grateful event!

I'll sign up and get the widget set up as soon as it's posted!

Peace & love & smooth sailing to you all :-)

≥Kit Kat≤ & Purple Penguin

as they say in the Navy:

Fair winds and following seas, my friends. Sail on!!!

~tigs(who wanted to squeeze in both, but *sigh* has to go to Alaska)

We'll miss you, too, tigs! I just can't fathom what the appeal is of Alaska! ;-) Have a wonderful trip!

~zess~

I just can't fathom what the appeal is of Alaska! ;-)

Blasphemy i say Blasphemy.

deniserows
a big hurumph

Of course I was thinking of you, deniserows, as I typed that. Kisses!! :-)

~zess~