The Dawning of a Great Pin Adventure

AZ JazzyJ

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The golden sunlight slowly eased into the western sky. The once white billowing clouds had become a kaleidoscope of colors dancing across the horizon. There on the desert, the shadows lengthened making the majestic saguaro cacti seem larger than life. Among the solitude, the silence was broken only by the occasional howling of a coyote far in the distance. The air was still and clear as day turned to night. Suddenly the desert became completely quiet. Brief clouds of dirt arose to cover the worn boots of a trudging adventurer. The man was weathered but at ease in the harsh environment. He stopped and as he did the dust settled gently upon the brim of his fedora hat and within the folds of his rolled up sleeves. He reached into the bag that was slung over his right shoulder and retrieved a parcel. With the exhale of a deep breath he blew the desert sand off the envelope and gently opened the flap. Slowly he unfolded the parchment and using the last slivers of daylight, he read the message over again for the countless time.


Arizona Jeff,

It has been quite a while since we last spoke. I so miss the grand adventures that we used to share. The times we spent with Oliver P. Phinnius are some of my fondest memories. As I sit back and recount all that we experienced, I realized that you have become like family to me. So as a family member, I am writing to you in hopes that my letter finds you in good spirits and good health. As you know Ollie is now employed at the university teaching ancient linguistics and metallurgy. His health is suffering and the doctors have said he is in need of rest. The years of adventure have taken their toll on him and he has reached near exhaustion. So I am writing to ask for your help once again. Please come east and meet up with the other adventurers to share in the stories and the revelry of this family event.

Sincerely,
Mean Laureen

Arizona refolded the letter and placed it back in its envelope and slid the parcel back into the pack. The sun was nearly down and it would be night soon. A soft breeze began to blow from the west moving due east. He turned to face the wind. The golden sunset light seemed to dance as it hit his eyes. Jeff let out a sharp whistle. From a gully behind him came another figure. The young girl strode up to her father, her blonde hair floated gracefully in the wind. As she approached, Arizona Jeff began to speak, “So far, your mother and I have kept you fairly protected. But the time has come for that to change. There is much about me you don’t know but now that you are a young woman I think I need to explain a few things to you. You see I once roamed the land searching for treasure. Not just any treasure, but the treasure of pins. During my travels I met many great and wonderful people. It is now time for me to introduce you to them.”
Arizona Jeff grabbed his gear and began to head for the Jeep. They had little time to lose if they were going to meet their pin friends in the wondrous land of pins. As he walked towards the vehicle, his voice sliced through the night, “Pack your things, It’s Adventure Time!”
 
Originally posted by AZ JazzyJ


Arizona Jeff,

It has been quite a while since we last spoke. I so miss the grand adventures that we used to share. The times we spent with Oliver P. Phinnius are some of my fondest memories. As I sit back and recount all that we experienced, I realized that you have become like family to me. So as a family member, I am writing to you in hopes that my letter finds you in good spirits and good health. As you know Ollie is now employed at the university teaching ancient linguistics and metallurgy. His health is suffering and the doctors have said he is in need of rest. The years of adventure have taken their toll on him and he has reached near exhaustion. So I am writing to ask for your help once again. Please come east and meet up with the other adventurers to share in the stories and the revelry of this family event.

Sincerely,
Mean Laureen

It's like having the brother I never asked for ;) ;) ;) :teeth: Just kidding Jeff... you know I'm kidding... right? You aren't going to lock me in the closet all night again until mom gets home are you? Oh man, no more noogies!!!!!

Okay everyone! Who is ready for one wild pin collecting ride in WDW in September????

Say YEAH!!!!!
 
JudySue and I will be there.

Unfortunately, Pintrader Figment will not make it. He is sleeping in a box in storage, waiting anxiously for our new house to be completed some he can come out and trade also.
 

I just love dawn! I'm asleep.

Yeah! Another pin adventure.

And don't worry about Pintrader Figment....We'll bring him.
 
It would be worth going just to enjoy the adventure.
 
Well, Nat, it isn't sold out, and you know we first met at Chef Mickeys 2 years ago.....................................we could do it again!!!

Yeah!! A pin Adventure!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce:
 
There is much about me you don’t know but now that you are a young woman I think I need to explain a few things to you.

<i>Oh yeah</i> . . . And then we'll tell her <b>the truth.</b> :earseek:

<i>Be afraid. Be <b>very</b> afraid. :scared1:</i>
 
Don't worry Robyn... after dear old Dad goes to sleep, Mallorie and I will have a nice long talk.

I'm talking dirt baby and lots of it. Hmm.. I wonder if I email her now if I can get her to bring embarassing baby pictures of Arizona Jeff with her?? :smooth:
 
So with the September pin event now less than a month away plans are starting to become finalized for the Great Pin Adventure 3 and all the activities. I have created a Registration page to allow people to begin signing up. Please fill out a registration form for each person attending so we can get an accurate count. Also be sure to check out the list of Activities to see what fun and games we have in store for you. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and I'll post more details as the time gets closer.

Jeff
 
OK, I read everything on the GPA website, and now I am so overcome with the need to pintrade and/or go to WDW that I can't focus on anything else! :earseek:

Who care about work ! (Just because they <b>pay</b> me so I can afford to go to WDW and trade pins.) :rolleyes:

Who cares that two weeks from today I will have one kid on his way to college and two starting school! :teacher:

Who cares that I have to kick-off our PTA's largest annual fundraiser next week! ::yes::

<i>I am telling you: </i>

<b>
I need to pack my pins and go now!
</b> :moped: :teleport: :sad: :boat: :earboy2:
 
Huh.. I don't think Robyn is excited. :hyper:

So.. who else is coming!?!
 
I'll be there, just call my name out - I'll be there.

It is gonna be another great pin event, we miss you guys last year - although we carried you (your heads that is) around all thru the event.

I am still waiting for Mean Laureen to change me from a California pintrader to a Texas pintrader............but otherwize I am ready to trade.
See everyone soon,
Barbara
MsMad :crazy:
 
I am soooooooooo There!!!!

I can't wait to see you guys. We really missed you last year. I have my mother's family in town so I might be in and out but definitely plan to play.

figgy
 
Barbara
Did you move to Texas? I am so out of the loop!
 
The Great Pin Adventure 3 List Adventurers link has been updated with all registrations received through 08/17/2004 at 10 PM PDT. If you have registered, please verify that your information appears on this list. If any data is wrong or missing, please let me know. The first set of 20 lanyard cards are scheduled to be printed on Friday August 20 so make sure all spellings are correct. I'll try to keep the site updated as new registrations are received so please check back and make sure the system is working correctly and you have been accounted for. Only a few weeks remain until the meet and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

Jeff
 
Well, I should say my hubby moved me - kicking and screaming. I didn't really want to go, but I am here. We arrived June 17th. Don't get me wrong, it is okay.........just not home and I miss my friends and DLR.
Barbara
MsMad :crazy:
 
Jeff,
I hope you are going to let Mean Laureen lead......Interstate 9, if it did exist would run North/South. All Interstate odd numbers run N/S, all Interstate even numbers run E/W......Which makes I-4 very confusing.
 
Originally posted by daber
Interstate 9, if it did exist would run North/South. All Interstate odd numbers run N/S, all Interstate even numbers run E/W......Which makes I-4 very confusing.

Interstate 10 runs North/South through Phoenix so it is always strange to tell people to get on East I-10 heading south to reach our house. That is why Trina's license plate is so appropriate when it says "IBLOST".

The Interstate number is a subtle running joke that has a part of all the Great Pin Adventures. It came about due to the fact that the number 9 has stalked me my entire life. I was born on the ninth of March. When I began playing baseball, I was issued uniform 9 as it was the only one small enough to fit me (I played on a team made up of players 2 years older than I was so I was always the smallest one). At the age of 9 I won a state art contest. I once won a trip on a raffle ticket whose numbers added up to 9. When I was in high school my baseball uniform number was 32. Trina's basketball number was 22. We started dating and found that our numbers added to a nine. Trina's birthday is on the 27th of December. The day adds to a 9. When we got engaged, we decided to be married on my grandparent's anniversary as a tribute to them. That was June 18 which the day is a 9. When I went to work for the Department of Energy, my employee number added to a nine. When we moved to Arizona, I bought a lot for our house before there were streets or addresses. When we moved in, we found that our house number was 4905 which adds to a nine. Our checking account number at 2 different banks each add to a 9. After having four daughters, Trina gave birth to our son Dakota when we were 36 which is a nine. His birthday is April 27 which is also a 9. The Arizona Diamondbacks were awarded a franchise on March 9, 1995 making that date also a nine. At first you just kind of laugh it off and think "what are the odds" but after so long, it just starts to get kind of creepy. So I have decided rather than let it freak me out, I would try to incorporate it into my writing or my graphics just for fun. There have been times that I have been accused by school teachers of being possessed by the devil but rather than 666 I would probably be 999 which I guess is like the upside-down dyslexic devil or something. Good catch on the sign post though, I think you deserve an Adventure Dollar for being so observant.

Jeff
 
is this 9 thing ............a good thing or a bad thing. I was born August 27th, so that is a nine. I was just wonder if I should be worried.
Barbara
MsMad :crazy:
 














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