Event #173

The Great Book Adventure

Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Rd, Tomball, TX

Registered Boxes: All Traditional HH/Cootie/Flea Postal LTC Event Box Traveler Other

Starts	Sat October 21, 2006 9:30am
Ends	Sat October 21, 2006 4:00pm
Owner	dewberry
Admins	dewberry
Signups	77/∞
Location	Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Rd, Tomball, TX View Map
Website	http://www.hcp4.net/parks/burroughs/
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Description

WE WILL BE AT THE COVERED PAVILION. FROM THE PARK ENTRANCE, DRIVE ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE PARK. Once you get to the small lake, you will continue around. If you keep going, you'll run into the pavilion. Don't do that.

There is a great playground for the kids. You may want to bring a volleyball or other recreational equipment. There is also catch and release fishing. Make sure you follow all the regulations on that.

The pavilion should protect us in the event of rain.

For the most up to date information:
http://greatbookadventure.blogspot.com/

On the trail of great characters. . .

Rumor in the usually closed-page world of publishing is it that excitement is brewing among the denizens of some of the most amazing stories ever written. Well-known icons like Peter Rabbit, King Arthur, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Tom Sawyer, Elizabeth Bennett, Miss Marple, Hamlet, Jane Eyre, Scout & Boo Radley and others are all plotting to attend The Literary Event of the Year! Who knows who you'll run into on the trails, in the woods and around town!

Announcing the Great Book Adventure Gathering!

Come and find out what happens when
Harry Potter invites the Mad Hatter for tea!
Sherlock Holmes uncovers a pirate's treasure map!
The Last of the Mohicans thinks inside the box!
Titian-haired Nancy Drew finds the clue in the Hollow Oak!

Page One turns at 9 am on Saturday October 21, 2006.
Our story ends at 4 pm.
Chapters in Between: literary Fun & Games, exchanges and of course lots and lots of boxing (more than 30 boxes matching our theme).
Events before and after may be arranged, depending on interest.

Save the page in your datebook and book your plans now to attend one Write Event that'll be a Story to Remember! Find out how great Houston boxing is, plus find boxes carved by carvers from around the US--all at one of the best seasons of the year to be boxing in Southeast Texas!

Activities (to be updated regularly as we pile on the fun)
--Book Walks. Look for at least 5 different themed book "walks." On each book walk, you'll find 6 letterboxes representing a specific genre, from children's books to mysteries. When you arrive at the gathering, you will receive a clue booklet with the clues for each walk.
--Carve a literary-themed personal traveler for the event, you get bonus box clues! For maximum fun, don't give away the name of your character or author in your title, instead turn it into a guessing "Who Am I" game.
--Bookcrossing Bookswap. Bring a paperback to trade in our book depot. Special stamp for the Bookcrossing Box.
--Character Parade. If you or your child dresses up as a book character from a book (hey Halloween is around the corner), expect a bonus as well.
--Literary Trivia Contest
--Early bird Coffee & Donuts (and special early bird stamp) from 8 to 10am
--WE HAVE CHANGED THE LUNCH FORMAT TO BRING YOUR OWN. We'll have water at the pavilion. Stop and get something for lunch and bring it with you.

Lodging Info:
There are a limited number of campsites available at Spring Creek Park, also in Tomball:
http://www.hcp4.net/parks/springcreek/index.htm
In Tomball there is a Holiday Inn Express, and nearby in the Woodlands or in Spring there is every motel/hotel chain you could imagine, one to fit every budget.

Afterwards, join us for Chicken-Fried Chatter
http://www.atlasquest.com/events/event.html?gEventId=226

The next day, would you like Snap, Crackle & Clues for breakfast?
http://www.atlasquest.com/events/event.html?gEventId=233

Additional details to follow. Hosted by Dewberry and TeamKing, with substantial support from Mother of Five. Contact us for additional information.

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