Hello Explorers!

As I was putting together the field guides for Saturday’s Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum trip, I found myself using the last strip of staples in the box, which I originally bought for guide assembly purposes. 5,000 staples! With two per field guide, and the knowledge that I’ve actually used other staples in the last ten years too, it means that we’ve produced over 2,500 copies of guides over the years.

Incredible! Thank you all for being on this journey of exploration.

Speaking of, this Saturday is our exploration of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Let me know if you are planning to attend so that I can send you a rendezvous point tomorrow (Friday) evening. The guides themselves are a maze of intrigue and I’ve procured a special treat for the Explorer who can master it. More info on this event can be found below.

Ballots Have Been Sent!

Explorers Guild members, on Tuesday morning you should have received a link to the board of directors election ballot. If you did not and are expecting one, let me know. Ballots are open until November 14th, at which point we’ll tally it up and contact winning nominees.

Rosicrucian Museum - Saturday, November 8th

Down in San Jose stands a curious landmark, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. For years it’s been a place on the Explorers Guild’s radar, whispered about from returning adventurers. Each tale hints at fantastic artifacts, ancient wisdom, and mysteries that refuse to stay buried. With so much hubbub surrounding it, Guild HQ has decided it’s finally time to seek it out for ourselves.

So many questions wait to be answered: Who are the Rosicrucians? Why do they keep a museum of Egyptian artifacts halfway around the world? Is there truly a tomb buried beneath the building? And who exactly is the Keeper of Mysteries, Thoth? With so many mysteries afoot, we’re bound to uncover some extraordinary details together.

As with any great exploration, there are a few conditions to the quest. The museum limits groups of ten or more to Fridays only, which means we will need to act the part of strangers. If you wish to join the expedition, let us know on our Slack channel (#1108-rosicrucian-museum) or by replying to this message. The night before, I will send your rendezvous point and the Explorer leader to meet there. Each meeting point will be within a single block of the museum, so your journey will begin close at hand.

Since this is an undercover mission, please leave your Explorers Guild attire and jaunty hats at home. It is time to blend in as ordinary San Jose tourists. But do not worry. True Explorers always find one another when the moment is right.

Logistics

Where: At a rendezvous point near the Rosicrucian Museum

When: Saturday, November 8th - 12:30pm - 3pm

Bring: Totally normal clothing, a pen/pencil

Cost: Admission is $15 for adults

Carpooling: If you’re looking or are able to drive people, the Slack channel (#1108-rosicrucian-museum) will be the best place to coordinate.

I’ll see some of you on Saturday for the Line in the Sand, and for everyone else: Semper Explorandum Explorers!