Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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August 2005

LBNY now up and running!

Started by Cyndie (lockwench@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-20
This is to let everyone know that New York now has it's own group...encompassing ALL of New York..from Buffalo to Albany, from Plattsburg to the Hamptons...you're all invited to join! LBCNYers and...

Golden Spike

Started by Der Mad Stamper (Letterboxr@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-20
I am interested in communicating with anyone who has found my Golden Spike letterbox near Promentory, Utah, within the past year or two. Please contact me privately by writing to LetterboxR at AOL...

Woof/RamboPuppy

Started by (cminpinlover@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-19
Hi, If you're rambo puppy, please Email me offline. cminpinlover@aol.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Sad Day for Boxing

Started by texasluvbug1 (texasluvbug@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-08-19 | Last message: 2005-08-20
Well Celticlions was right, 2 of my boxes, Butterfly Falls and Bringin' Home The Bacon, are missing. I braved the extreme heat today to go and check. The only good news is that Life is a Picnic...

take a first aid kit with you!!!

Started by yardfolk4 (pkumbrello@comcast.net) | 6 messages | First message: 2005-08-19 | Last message: 2005-08-20
today we were searching for a letterbox in Newton, MA with 6 children ages 7 and under. We sent the kids racing under a shrub for the prize. They came racing out being chased by an extremely angry...

You can box alone.

Started by Chuck & Molly (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) | 7 messages | First message: 2005-08-19 | Last message: 2005-08-20
I always hike with Molly who happens to be a dog. Many times its just her and myself. I dont think the issue is if you box alone or with others. The lesson to be learned here is that you can box...

NEVER LETTERBOX ALONE! and apology

Started by Rachel Pollock (ladybee@gmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-08-19 | Last message: 2005-08-19
Using an unfamiliar computer and i think i just accidentally sent a reply to the list that was nothing but the digest quoted, and my professional work sigfile appended. Please accept my...

Boxing alone, lessons learned

Started by pkleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | 17 messages | First message: 2005-08-19 | Last message: 2005-08-21
It has been interesting to read everyone's reactions to this-I am surprised by the strong emotions Mark's message stirred. I personally am grateful he shared this story because it reminded me to...

OT: Do you LOVE cats and live in or around the Tampa, FL area or know someone who does?!?!?

Started by Debbi Scott (dscott5377@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-19
I am sorry to cross post and I am sorry to post off topic, but I have a VERY HUGE plea. As some of you may know, Hillsborough County animal shelter is a no-kill facility. HOWEVER, it is kitten...

NJ - Boxtoberfest gathering (NEW) info page

Started by letterboxingbee (letterboxingbee@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-19
Ugh!!! Stupid ya-h*ll (yahoo) won't let me update the page/link that I sent to the group for the gathering info page. So I just put it on my blog. Should have done this in the first place,...

What is going on?

Started by Lisa (limurme@yahoo.com) | 11 messages | First message: 2005-08-19 | Last message: 2005-08-19
I have had 2 boxes gone "missing" this year. Finders looked all over and couldn't find them and I looked all over and couldn't find them. Then, miraculously, they turn up! Both were hidden in...

Mystereplacer "The Shell Game"

Started by Integrity Homes NW (integrityhms@verizon.net) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-19
Hi Everyone, Here's the update I promised. I went out to check on the box today and the added stamp is really well done! I didn't care for my store bought one much any way so was thinking of just...

NEVER LETTERBOX ALONE! wha???

Started by short spike (spike_678@yahoo.com) | 8 messages | First message: 2005-08-18 | Last message: 2005-08-20
my thoughts.... dont letterbox alone. dont hike alone. dont walk alone. dont drive alone. lock your doors when driving. dont go to the bathroom in public places alone. follow your children to the...

NEVER LETTERBOX UNPREPARED!

Started by Kurt Copeland (tabulator32@mac.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-08-18 | Last message: 2005-08-18
I was going to say something similar... a map and a compass with a bit of training or even an inexpensive GPSr (at the risk of sounding like a geocacher, which I am) would have gone a long way...

NEVER LETTERBOX ALONE!

Started by Mark Pepe (mjpepe1@comcast.net) | 6 messages | First message: 2005-08-19 | Last message: 2005-08-19
Hi boxers: Again, I repeat my litany! Please go out at least in pairs. There was an occurance in which I was involved with today. Read about it in the first story on our...

DEEPEST NJ - second finder

Started by John Rovetto (jprovetto@earthlink.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-08-18 | Last message: 2005-08-19
to:wpastfarm" I didn't think it was a problem telling about the fallen tree beng that it's no longer an acurate description. You may have to rehide it and notify the caretaker. Besides, the real...

A double-sided stamp

Started by lizzys1992 (lizsh@comcast.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2005-08-18 | Last message: 2005-08-18
Thsi is now in a geocahing/letterboxing hybrid in NJ( We Will Never Forget). I have never seen a stamp like it. This stamp is on hand- carved on both sides, and both are the same image (an acorn),...

Railroads (somewhat OT)

Started by Pungent Bob (PungentBob@HotPOP.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-18
Most railroads lie on easements, the property still actually owned by the owner of the property adjacent to the tracks. The railroad operator typically has the right to use the land in perpetuity...

Deleting from LbNA - was NJ Letterbox--did we find one that's been archived?

Started by Rick in Boca (rick_in_boca@bigfoot.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-08-18 | Last message: 2005-08-18
Why not change the LbNA "Delete" function to act more as an archive function? These clues don't take up a lot of index space, do they? --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > I don't find...

Nole Country

Started by carol (carolfaith@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-18
Hello All, Just wanted to let everyone know the "Nole Country" box in Tallahassee Fl now has 2 boxes The Chief was lonesome with out his lady. Happy hunting! Faithful and Duckie

Mystery Placer/stamps

Started by Integrity Homes NW (integrityhms@verizon.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-08-17 | Last message: 2005-08-18
Hi Everybody, I've been wanting to jump in with some info here but had been waiting until I could actually go out to check on my box "The Shell Game". I intend to tomorrow so may have more info...

Der Mad Stamper's Post

Started by Barefoot Lucy (barefootlucy@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-17
I think DMS' post demonstrated his passion for letterboxing rather than harshness. He is a great contributor to letterboxing, someone I aspire to be like in this hobby. The cold hard truth is - we...

Lake Eerie Gathering

Started by (MomaB1@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-17
Ever wonder about those haunted places around us? Join us for the Lake Eerie Gathering 2005 and seek out your own tales! Metropark Huntington is a beautiful park on the shores of Lake Erie. We...

New and addicted

Started by val21777 (val_aylesworth@comcast.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2005-08-18 | Last message: 2005-08-18
Hi, I'm new to the list and to letterboxing. I've registered on LbNA as aylesfam since my kids (ages 5 & 7) and dh are in on this too. We've found six boxes - Buttercup in NJ; Peaks Island and...

hitchhikers - anyone seen these?

Started by Donna Magner (donutz716@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2005-08-17
Hi - Has anyone seen "No Respect", Rodney Dangerfield or Heree's Johney!, Johny Carson Hitch hikers n the past few months? I haven't heard hide nor hair of either of them and would like to know...