Desparately Seeking Snow

Desparately Seeking Sun 2007 was a letterboxing gathering in Brewerton, NY, just outside Syracuse. We went last year, and the hostess Lockwench knows how to host, so we couldn't wait to go back. In 2006 it was cold, but not that snowy. This year it was warmer, but a whole lot more snow. In many places you would be up to your knees. I would sink a foot in the snow even on snowshoes. But snow doesn't stop this crew of letterboxers.

We stayed in the lodge most of Saturday. And why not, this was a great lodge at Oneida Shores State Park. It had a huge wood fireplace, and lots of room. Folks brought great food, I loved the chicken soup since I was fighting off a cold. There were around 105 letterboxers in attendence and sadly I didn't make it all the way around the room. But I did get a ton of exhanges and personal travellers, and met some really nice people.

I did an ice fishing demonstration, and the kids and adults who came really asked great questions and had a good time. The Jiggs girls tagged along with me, and I'm glad they did, they were really nice and were really curious about the fishing. Alas, we couldn't put one up, but a stamp did reward those who came out.

On Sunday we did get back out to do some letterboxing. We found a bunch of the easier ones, since we didn't have a lot of time. We were able to help out the Phoenix family get their 4WD truck out of a snowslick road. Boy, it was hard work, but that is just what you have to do in times of need.

Anyway, can't wait to get back again next year.