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Three Little Pigs Placed by: Papeseed   Placement date: Sep 25 2004   State: Wisconsin   County: Brown   Nearest city: Green Bay Number of boxes: 3 Clues Once upon a time there was an old sow who had many little piglets in her day. She was very tired, and her last three piglets were nearly grown. “Little pigs,” said the poor old sow, “I am old and tired. I need peace and rest. It is time for you to go out into the world and make lives and houses of your own.” So the three little pigs set out with nothing but the skin on their backs. You can imagine the strange looks the pigs got as they marched north down Military Avenue, quite a busy road in Green Bay, WI! But they just kept on going. They continued north on Military Avenue until finally they reached the end of the road and could go no further. Pig #1 said, “Brothers, I am tired. I cannot walk any further. This seems like a good place to stop and build my house.” And, indeed, it did seem like a nice little place. At the end of the road was a gravel parking area next to a marsh. There was a nature path surrounding a pond. The pigs even heard a crane calling out over the bay. The three brothers proceeded toward a green gate to the west. They noticed a sign that said “No Dogs Allowed, by City Ordinance” and breathed a sigh of relief that apparently pigs WERE allowed. So they proceeded through the pigdestrian gate and chose the left path. HOUSE OF STRAW LETTERBOX They hadn’t hoofed it more than 40 paces before Pig #1 noticed a secret opening in the bushes on the right side of the path. He could see what looked like a path less traveled on the other side. The pigs scrambled easily through the brush, this time choosing the path that led off to the right. In a few paces they were heading in a westerly direction. Each time it looked as if the path went in several directions, Pig #1 always chose the path closest to the marsh, for here were some fine-looking cattails and straw-like marsh plants with which he thought he could build a handsome house. Pig #2 did not like this place at all. The path zigged and zagged this way and that. There were many trees bent over by the strong winds off the bay (or from a big, bad wolf huffing and puffing). On the right side of the path, they noticed a 2-trunked tree with a 3-trunked tree behind it. About 90 paces from this spot, the pigs encountered a slightly downward slope in the path. At the very lowest point, Pig #1 just stopped and refused to go on. He could see the path immediately sloping upward again, and he was too tired to continue. He looked to his right, where he saw a tree just at the edge of the marsh that had a second, skinny trunk growing from it. Its roots were exposed, and he thought it looked like a rightly nice place to sit and rest a spell. Over a crevice under the exposed roots sat a small pile of rocks and sticks. Pig #1 sat upon them and let out a shrill squeal. “What is it?” cried Pig #2. “Are you hurt?” “No!” Pig #1 whispered slyly. “This is where I’m going to build my house of straw!” HOUSE OF STICKS LETTERBOX Pigs #2 & #3 laughed at Pig #1. “This is a terrible place to build a house, so close to the marsh!” And the two pigs left their brother and started back the way they had come. Pig #2 began to collect sticks as they walked. “I’m going to build myself a fine house out of these,” said Pig #2. Pig #3 shrugged and said, “Not me! Houses should be made of brick and stone.” The two brothers arrived back on the main gravel path and continued their journey along it. Pig #2 had gathered a lot of sticks by then, and somewhere after Marker #10 on the path, he decided to stop and build his house off to the right. Pig #3 just shook his head. “I’m going to keep going. This does not seem like a very good place to me! I’m going to go find some rocks or stones. Good-bye, brother.” And he disappeared ahead. Pig #2 set to work building his house of sticks. He was quite proud of his work, and to make it more homey he decided to give it an address: 9 Fallen Timbers Ln. He was just about to go inside when he heard a familiar squealing and a ruckus along the path. It was his brother, Pig #1, running and grunting like someone was trying to turn him into bacon. “Brother! Brother!” cried Pig #1. “Am I glad to see you! A big, bad wolf just came and blew down my house of straw! He’s coming after me!” The two pigs scrambled into Pig #2’s house of sticks. Moments later, the big bad wolf appeared at the door and demanded, “Little pig, little pig, let me in!” “Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin!” shouted Pig #2. By and by the wolf was huffing and puffing. Before the house of sticks came tumbling down, a large tree blew down, uprooted and fell over. If the trunk of that huge tree was pointing at 12:00, it barely missed smashing the house of sticks at 10:00 under its base! But the house made of sticks was short-lived; with the next huff and puff, the house of sticks flew apart. HOUSE OF BRICK LETTERBOX Pig #1 & Pig #2 got on the path and started running in the direction that Pig #3 had gone. The wolf was right on their tails, but the pigs gained some speed after Marker 8, when their short legs helped them barrel down a hill and the wolf tripped over his tail and fell. The pigs ran and ran for a long time along the northwestern length of the path. At the northern point of the trail, they approached a rightward curve. There was a gravel spot at the curve that was ringed with boulders and looked like it had a grand view of the marsh and bay. Pig #3 appeared through an opening in the brush at about 90 degrees. He was standing on a large flat rock and beaming proudly. “Come and see my beautiful house of brick!” he said, and they went to stand on the edge of the flat rock. Down a couple of paces was a boulder at 2:00, under which was a lovely crevice where Pig #3 had built his house of brick. EPILOGUE The three pigs barely made it inside before the wolf was at the door. You know how the story ends; the wolf’s lungs aren’t strong enough to blow down the house of brick. When he tries to sneak down the chimney, he is greeted by a big cauldron of boiling water. So the wolf gives up and goes on his merry way, continuing down the path out of the nature area, back through the green gate and off to parts unknown. And the three little pigs live happily ever after. Note: Please bring an empty trash bag and pick up any litter you find along the trails. The place is a pig sty! LAST VERIFIED: December 11, 2004

 

I'm A Texas Gal At Heart Placed by: Miss Moon   Placement date: Jun 12 2004   State: Texas   County: Gillespie   Nearest city: ??? Number of boxes: 1 Clues +++This box is alive and well as of March 13, 2005+++ You must locate this town. It was founded in 1846 and named after a prince. In 1849 it was the last town before El Paso on the Emigrant or Upper El Paso Road. During the Civil War, most of it's residents supported the Union Jack. In 1928, prior to a vote, this town was the largest unincorporated town in the United States. It is known as the "town of steeples". When you visit this town, you can go see the butterfly ranch, the herb garden, or from June through October, the Mexican bats. Go to the corner of E. Shubert and North Lee. Drive through the large, old, iron gate with the two round stone columns on each side. Continue straight and park in the small parking area. Make note of the long stone wall that you see. Walk back in the dirction of the entrance gate until you get to the very big, tall, FAT tree on the left, surrounded by stones, with a small iron marker by it that bears the name Louis Hasper. Continue past that tree in the direction of the stone wall that you can see in the nearby distance. Just keep walking in the direction of the stone wall. When you have almost reached the wall, look for a tall, rusted iron marker that looks like a pole with a big square on top of it. Right next to it is a stone marker with a large crack running from top to bottom. Now look for Friederich Wendel. If you see Frederich you are in the right place. He watches over the box but doesn't talk much, so you will have to search it out. It is hidden very nearby, out of sight, on the other side of the stone wall. Good hunting!

 

Pocahontas Placed by: Ladybug (Kathy)   Placement date: Feb 11 2002   State: Virginia   County: Chesterfield   Nearest city: Richmond Number of boxes: 5 Clues Ladybug's Letterboxes KL4321@aol.com Pocahontas Start Park (5) Chesterfield County Just south of Richmond, and north of Petersburg, Pocahontas State Park is located in Chesterfield, Virginia on State Rt. 655 (Beach Road). A Park named for an Indian Queen...to hide two boxes is where I've been. On a crisp fall day, when the Rams prevail....These stamps you'll find on The Beaver Lake Trail. To reach the Beaver Lake Trail, go straight after entering the park, and turn left into the Visitor Center parking lot. The trail is a 3-mile loop with a few minor hills. Very kid and pet friendly. The Beaver Lake Trail leaves the Visitor Center combined with the Ground Pine Nature Trail. After descending west along the lakeshore for 1/4 mile, the Ground Pine path goes right and the Beaver Lake Trail continues with the lakeshore. A short paved section begins at a signpost to Spillway Trail. Follow that and the Spillway will be on your left. Across the bridge, the Beaver Lake Trail bears sharp right to the first overlook. Bear another left uphill. At about 1 1/2 miles, the trail reaches the site of an old gristmill. Box #1 At the old mill site, before you cross the stream, locate a pair of trees whose trunks are carved. Pass them by and follow the stream to the right to a tree trunk that says "I Love Greg." Find the thin tree growing our to a thick tree and from that point, scramble up the hill to find a flat boulder nestled between a trio of trees. The base of the boulder behind you to the right is where Box #1 will be found. Stamp in and rehide carefully with leaves and branches to keep box from view. Return to the trail and soon you will cross a wooden boardwalk. Box #2 On the boardwalk, When you have just 47 boards to the end, leave the bridge to the left and find the tree with the hole in it facing the stream. Hidden in that hole you'll find Box #2. Box #3 Chief Powhatan/Princess Pocahontas Box #4 Captain John Smith placed 11 Feb 2001 Follow the main Park Road, passing the Heritage Center and Civilian Conservation Corps Museum on the left, to the entrance of the main parking lot. At the entrance, across from the water tower, is a sign leading to the Powhatan Trail. This short walk along the edge of the woods doubles you back down the main Park Road across Swift Creek to the trailhead sign. Stay left on Loop B. At the three-way intersection, sit for a moment and notice the arrow pointing the way to the Campground. Walk into the woods in the direction of that arrow, stepping over a tangle of trunks and limbs, continuing to a tall pine. Lying across the front of the tall pine is a long fallen pine. Where the long meets the tall, you'll find Chief Powhatan and Princess Pocahontas. Just 26 paces from this spot, not north or south or west....but, if you head the other way, you'll find John Smith at rest. Note: Although these boxes are well off the trail, their resting spots needed lots of cover to keep them from view. They are well hidden under bark and leaves. Please rehide them well. Box #5 Captain John Smith's Treasure Date Placed: 9/10/2002 By: Itchy Butt Girls Clues: After finding Captain John Smith's resting place; Go back to the trail and your steps retrace. Look to the left and look to the right, And soon there will be an X in your sight! Look under the X and you will see Captain Smith's treasure to you from me!

 

Strictly for the Birds Placed by: JohnnyDingo   Placement date: Apr 12 2003   State: South Carolina   County: Charleston   Nearest city: Mount Pleasant Number of boxes: 1 Clues Strictly for the Birds (This is a working name. The actual name is in the box and on the stamp, but would be a dead-giveaway) Placed by: Johnny Dingo Date placed: Apr. 12, 2003 Located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Charleston county. Clues: 1) Find Mathis Ferry Road and locate the traffic roundabout. 2) Exit the roundabout to the North. 3) The second right will put you in a small parking lot. Park here or nearby. 4) Walk out the NE corner of the lot and turn RIGHT at 137. 5) Walk 146 paces to 4 palm trees and a sign on your left. Take a minute to read the sign. 6) Walk straight back behind the sign, bearing left, for 184 paces. 7) If you climb 6 steps, the box will be below your feet. Note: No ink pad or pencil is provided in the box. Please be discreet as this is often a high foot traffic area.

 

Grumpy Old Lazy Fart Placed by: Devonpeter   Placement date: Jul 29 2004   State: Florida   County: Hillsborough   Nearest city: ??? Number of boxes: 3 Clues Created by: Tony & Nikki Clue Difficulty: Medium Terrain Difficulty: Easy-you could nab all three in 20 minutes once solved Description: This Letterbox is dedicated to my Dad “Ron” on his 65th birthday. Your challenge is to discover all about him by finding the series of three, but first you must crack the code. Bear in mind I tend to do things backward! Hint: Did you know that TTG&CC was founded in the 1920’s and the town grew around the country club? Clue: #1 Your Quest will begin near GVNKOV GVIIZXV TLOU ZMW XLFMGIB XOFY. Just west of DLLWNLMG & OLXPNLLI. You can park in front of the YOFV HGZI NVNLIRZO. Did you know Ron was a NZIRMV? Have a seat on the bench XOLHVHG to the HGZI memorial. You should be facing the URIHG UZRIDZB. Do you see Ron playing? Your 1st HSLG is in the SLOV at GDVMGB UREV WVTIVVH. Good shot! HINT: Think small & Do not cross the street Clue: #2 Head VZHG to TOVM ZIEVM and then IRTSG on IREVISROOH. Past the sweeping grand estate you will see a KZIP on your OVUG. He has taken his grandchildren here while practicing his HDRMT. Sometimes he forgets his clubs, there is one now! MRMVGB UREV HGVKH away in the XILGXS at GDL-MRMVGB-GDL WVTIVVH Don’t let him forget how many YIZMXSVH this GIVV has Make sure to rehide very well (Check from both sides) Clue: #3 Continue on IREVISROOH to LMV-SFMWIVW-URUGVVM minus the number you didn’t forget. Turn OVUG & follow to WVZW VMW. All of this must make you GSRIHGB. To the OVUG at the YZHV of the YIRXP DZOO sits the TLOUVI in the shade Happy Hunting!