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Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Jul 31, 2005 12:39pm
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I'm thinking about putting together a gathering clue book with maps to different sites from McDowell Park. Since I probably know this area better than anyone I'd be happy to leave my phone # for anyone that is coming to the gathering and scared about getting lost. Or anyone that intends to venture around Charlotte and is scared about getting lost. Just e-mail me prior to leaving for the gathering and ask for my phone# if you want it.

The clue book would have all the posted letterboxing (and at least one WOM-- there is another two unposted 2003 boxes but I need to check them out again and check with the owner first). I know of 4 mystery boxes within a driving range (two of them would depend on the direction you are coming from) but you would need to probably figure them out ahead of time since I cannot disclose the location, of course.

I could place additional helpful driving landmarks and group them by location (Pineville area, Matthews area, Latta--north side, nearby SC, Reedy Creek, Monroe, Gastonia, Concord, Downtown). I'd indicate boxes that are "quick" (practically drivebys) for those that need to "maximize" their time here. The booklet would not be fancy but very practical, informative, and a quick reference guide. I would charge a dollar or two though for the printing (printer ribbons and copying and folders don't come free). I'm also thinking of making a large map to post up with locations that have boxes in them (this would just be an open "exhibit" of sorts).

Is this something that people would be interested in?
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6749 by The Wolf Family
Jul 31, 2005 12:52pm
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You'd have my $2! Sounds very helpful!!

Liz
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6749 by The Wolf Family
Jul 31, 2005 1:53pm
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This sounds really helpful!
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6751 by drgdlg
Jul 31, 2005 2:44pm
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I'm definately in on that! Great idea! :-)

GreyCrazy
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6749 by The Wolf Family
Jul 31, 2005 4:20pm
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Count me in.

Knit Wit
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6753 by knit wit
Jul 31, 2005 5:17pm
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Hmmm $2 .... can you arrange payments?
If not, I can probably scrape it together.

Get Smart - Max & 99 - Concord, NC
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6754 by Get Smart
Jul 31, 2005 6:23pm
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"Hmmm $2 .... can you arrange payments?
If not, I can probably scrape it together."

Oh, you can have a discount book... but I can't guarantee where the directions will take you (or what you will find in the box with the clues I give you). ;)
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6749 by The Wolf Family
Aug 1, 2005 8:06pm
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I'll buy that for a few dollars!!

I'll also be in great need of that phone# (so I can bug you every time I need to know which way to turn =) ).

Also, where is this list of stamp themes? Is it the link on the event info page?

Thanks,

Weyrwoman
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6790 by Weyrwoman
Aug 2, 2005 7:00am
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Weyrwoman,

I don't think that info is posted on the event page. The host emailed everyone that RSVP'ed (I THINK she emailed everyone) with an update. I will send you a copy of the same email. But just in case you aren't the only one wondering, here is the list so far:

Amanda: Scotch Bonnet
Drgdlg: Presidents Polk & Johnson, and Dale Earnhardt
Knit Wit: Ray Hicks (story teller)
Penguin Patrol: Box turtle, gray squirrel, bass
The Wolf Family: cooties, Copperhead Snakes?
Desi's Mom: App Trail
Get Smart: Brown Dog Tick
3Ms: Cardinal, Flag, & Dogwood

Liz
Re: Gathering Clue Book//directions
Board: State: North Carolina
Reply to: #6790 by Weyrwoman
Aug 2, 2005 10:29am
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"I'll also be in great need of that phone# (so I can bug you every time I need to know which way to turn =) ). "

I'll be taking my mapbook that weekend from work and throwing it in the car. It's normally a $50 mapbook that we use to get all over Mecklenburg county. I'm a street name navigator mostly, so anyone who calls just needs to pay attention to the streets they are on and I can get you around, unless, of course, you find yourself on Queens Rd. No one can help you there... it's the Bermuda triangle of Charlotte. Hmmm, I may have to mark certain areas of the map with skull and cross bones as a warning...