Letterboxing Northern California - Yahoo Groups Archive

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June 2005

Mimulus: Tahoe

Started by (Doublesaj@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-27
In a message dated 6/27/2005 7:54:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, greendoc@sonic.net writes: now I think I need to start training for high altitude hiking so I can get the PAcific Coast series...

A box a day

Started by jceg5540 (greendoc@sonic.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-27
Here is a brief report of our trip up to the Tahoe. Well, it involved camping, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and letterboxing took a low profile this trip. In fact, i was so busy gettign everything...

Bay Area Backroads goes Geocaching

Started by paulonthepark (pgonyea@earthlink.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-06-27 | Last message: 2005-06-27
For those of you who didn't catch it on TV, Bay Area Backroads did a feature on geocaching that was centered on the caches in San Francisco. It was quite a bit of coverage & a good explanation of...

Fresno Area Boxes

Started by Diane (Doublesaj@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-27
Traveling from Davis to the Fresno area for a cousin's 50th anniversary, we were happy to find all 9 of the boxes we tried for. Thanks to Sierra Sally, Da Kool Kats and Grumpy Grinch for the great...

Don and Gwen gathering

Started by Michelle (bootzoocrew@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-25
Hi everyone, I just wanted to let who is attending that I have Plastic cups , plastic silverware and Napkins. I will also be bringing the Salsa and chips. Can't wait till the 9th. See You all...

Monterey Trip

Started by Mary Ogden (nedgom@comcast.net) | 4 messages | First message: 2005-06-23 | Last message: 2005-06-26
Hey Gang! The Gatorlovers are heading to Monterey for a mini vacation next week. Does anybody know of some boxes to check out on our drive up or down? We're taking 101, 1, 680, etc., from...

San Luis Obispo Letterboxes

Started by grumpygrinchy (ffuselier@comcast.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-23
We just returned after a fabulous 3 days of letterboxing up and down the central coast. Here's a quick report on the boxes we found, and didn't find. Most were dry and well. We'll send individual...

New SF boxes

Started by jceg5540 (greendoc@sonic.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-19
A series of 4 boxes based on Tin Tin at the Exploratorium. Mim

Is anybody going to meet Don and Gwen

Started by Michelle (bootzoocrew@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2005-06-17 | Last message: 2005-06-17
Haven't heard any chatter. I don't live to far from where Don and Gwen are going to be. Would love to meet them and others too. Anyone plan on coming? I think it would be great to get to meet...

My San Francisco trip

Started by the_cignacats (mlcigna@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-16
My thanks to everyone that replied to my message about boxes in the San Francisco area. We had a terrific trip there and managed to find several boxes! We found: - The Message in the Haunted...

Come 'n' Get It

Started by funhog1 (funhog1@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-15
Long airplane flights are perfect for writing those languishing letterbox clues. Since I just finished a couple of coast to coasters, I finally managed to get the two written for my new NoCA boxes...

The Jungle Inn

Started by (bonedoc@bakinaction.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-06-13 | Last message: 2005-07-09
To all, I had to pull "The Jungle Inn" Hithchhiker hostel from it's location yesterday. I will replace it in the same spot next month. The Marin County Fair takes place every year here for the Fourth...

For Black CAvalier (and any others I have confused)

Started by jceg5540 (greendoc@sonic.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-13
Check back to message 1718 and there is a link that explains all. The same clever folks are starting a clue game/murder mystery set of stamps (and asking for submittals) based on product logos. ...

Hybrid geocaches

Started by jceg5540 (greendoc@sonic.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-13
I am beginning to think part of the popularity of geocaching over letterboxing is it appeals to the love of consumer goods..it gives folks a chance to move along all the flotsam and jetsam of daily...

Our latest finds

Started by jceg5540 (greendoc@sonic.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-13
Carole and Gary you guys ROCK! 19 boxes in a day (or was it the weekend?)...FANTASTIC! IT sounds like you had a good time. Di dyou check out the poetryhouse at Paradise Ridge? I just planted my...

Our Latest Finds

Started by Carole Hada (akacejay@comcast.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-13
The following is a list of our accomplishments: Ma-Ki-La Pomo Hummingbird (at new location) Four Seasons (4 boxes) Paradise Ridge Oaks Interesting sculpture garden. Sorry that we missed...

new thoughts on hybrid boxes

Started by Kel Gennert (arttrekker@tech21.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-06-12 | Last message: 2005-06-13
Took the second half of today and went to check out Utica Reservoir and pick up the New Hope letterbox. A gorgeous spot in the granite Sierra, and the box has a great location atop an astounding...

Road Trip

Started by gwendontoo (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) | 5 messages | First message: 2005-06-12 | Last message: 2005-06-18
Hello NorCal Letterboxers, Gwen and I will be heading north on 7/7 and making a stop near Birds Landing(southeast of Fairfield)on the night of 7/8 through 7/10. If anyone wants to get together for...

Autumnal gathering

Started by jceg5540 (greendoc@sonic.net) | 4 messages | First message: 2005-06-11 | Last message: 2005-06-13
Wouldn't it be fun to do another event in the fall? Perhaps up Sierra Foothills/Tahoe way? I am only asking because I have heard off-list that the Boch's Traveling circus is fantastic and it...

Want to jump a HH?

Started by moonrabbit2 (moonrabbit2@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-11
We're leaving Petaluma for New Mexico early Wed a.m. and will be doing letterboxing along the way. If anyone needs to "jumpstart" a HH or get one out of the area for some reason, we'll be happy to...

More Discovery

Started by Carole Hada (akacejay@comcast.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-09
At first, I thought that the images were only an example of what could be done on an eraser, but now, I've discovered that if you click on the eraser image, it takes you to the clue. A click on the...

My Discovery

Started by Carole Hada (akacejay@comcast.net) | 8 messages | First message: 2005-06-09 | Last message: 2005-06-14
By accident today, I clicked on the beach scene picture in the upper right corner of the LbNCA home page and was surprised to discover that it is a link to Jay Drew's letterboxes and eraser...

Containers and Tape

Started by Carole Hada (akacejay@comcast.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-09
Hi Mim, I'm answering here so that others will know that we will get you some containers and tape, but will contact you off line with particulars. Carole of DKK > Carole and Gary....I have used up...

arttrekker stamp found

Started by jceg5540 (greendoc@sonic.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-06-09 | Last message: 2005-06-09
Boy I am glad I read this list daily or I would have made a wasted trip out to look for aT's sig stamp. I should go make the rounds anyway and see who has visited sea creatures and move box 4...

found stamp

Started by Kel Gennert (arttrekker@tech21.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-06-08
Thanks, everyone for getting the word to me that my stamp has been found. I've emailed my address to Q and hope to see the trekker home very soon. I knew she couldn't have gotten far. And I was...