You Came!!

When the Jwalkers and our family discussed having a gathering at Table Rock, we hoped that a few of you would make it...we were VERY pleasantly surprised. Quite a lot of you showed up! It was a lot of fun meeting so many new friends and seeing lots of old friends. We think letterboxers are some of the nicest folks in the world and you all proved it! The crowd started trickling in Friday night and the party continued through lunchtime today. We all agreed we want to do this again, but in warmer weather, so look out for next year's event!
Highlights:
Meeting two muggle dads in one day: Muggle Fox and Dixie's Muggle! Very nice young men. I hope they weren't forever scarred by the craziness. It was quite a treat to see the men behind these famous women: )
Seeing the cornucopia bread that Flour Girl made for the event stamp! It was amazing!! We were sorry to see pieces of it go to feed the ducks, but I am sure the ducks were happy to get it.
Watching the cootie center! I don't think it kept a cootie in it longer that 15 seconds. Those kids were cootie-ing fast and furious! And I think we only came home with 2.
Special guests! We were able to meet Cyclonic and Schizokete from PA and VA. High Roller came from WI (he actually just moved here, but since he still has WI plates, we're claiming it!). Isabeau and her crew came from GA. Ghopper and family and Firefighter family was there. The florys and Richards6 came all the way from mid NC. Of course, Dixie, Knit Wit and the Foxes from WNC were there. The Box Hunters from Columbia, SC and the Dawg Pound. The Grey Crazy crew and the Peas came up from Greenwood. LOTS of local boxers came. I didn't have enough time to get around and speak to everyone, but thanks SO much for coming!! One surprise guest was Paula, of the Woody Clowns. She made us some chicken for breakfast and wienies for late night snacks. Nothing like waking up to a clown wandering around the campground!
Watching the kids play, play and play some more! They had marshmallow roasts, scary stories, blond stories (from the head blond, PizzaNia!) and glow sticks (thanks JJJAKERS!). Also seeing them carry that dead muskrat across our campsites, sheesh!
Knowing at elast one person made it to the top of Table Rock! Thanks highroller!
Night boxing. We had a total of 10 night boxes. Nine on the trail and one very special bonus box that Cyclonic shared with us. AMAZING, is all I have to say about that! Also thanks for your cheerful rainbow lights Cyclonic!
Noticing the generosity of letterboxers. Raffle prizes donated from near and far, canned goods for the food pantries and clothing and dog toys for the family whose house burned down, well wishes for our military dad in Afghanistan. All of these were wonderful gestures. But it was all capped off for me when JJJAKERS, who had decided to head home early to thaw out, offered to leave their tent set up for Woody Clowns so that the clowns would not need to set up in the dark!
Hearing the banjo band at campsite #62. Whoever you are, thanks! We really enjoyed the music.
Warm bathrooms! I can't tell you how many times I truly considered putting my bed in the bathroom for the night!
This mornings sermon on letterboxing. Did you know that there was letterboxing in Jesus' time? Just ask TD of the Jwalkers! I hope to post his acronym for letterboxing for all of you who missed it. I never thought I'd hear a sermon like this one: )
I am sure I have forgotten some more great moments. After a few days rest I hope to be a little more coherent! Thanks you for coming to our event and making it so spectacular! We really enjoyed meeting you.