Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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September 2004

Face of Freedom Hitchhiker ... HELP!

Started by (kitsune70@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-29 | Last message: 2004-09-29
I was very lucky my first time out to get a hitchhiker, Face of Freedom. I understand the concept, but the log book is full. There was an e-mail address, but the address is no longer in use. It...

MasterCarve = 1/2" thick blocks

Started by catbead1 (libby@twcny.rr.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-29
I know this isn't what you were asking about but I thought I would mention it in case someone was interested. MasterCarve also comes in 1/2" thick blocks and it can be ordered...

Stamp Carving Class

Started by letterboxer2002 (letterboxer2002@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-29
There will be a stamp carving class at The Great American Stamp Store (letterbox!) on Wednesday, October 6th at 6:15 PM. If anyone is interested in learning to carve stamps or improve their stamp...

Ohio Gather

Started by Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-29
Just a reminder that the Ohio Gather will be held October 16, 2004 at Hocking Hills State Park (Logan, OH) Festivities begin at 12:00 and end when they kick us out! If you are interested in...

Mr. ET

Started by Anna Lisa Yoder (annalisa@fast.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-29 | Last message: 2004-09-29
I thank you for the informative message in private, Mr. ET, but after I returned a nice long one to you by "replying to sender", it would not send, and the failure notice said your yahoo email...

MasterCarve

Started by TeamKing (teamking@entouch.net) | 7 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-30
Anyone have a clever way to cut apart the MasterCarve material? I like this stuff, but it's too thick. Any thoughts on how to slice it in half easily so I don't have to just keep carving it...

Backpack/stool Was: A letterboxers dream come true!

Started by Debbie Kotlarek (kotlarek@wi.rr.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-29
I don't notice the frame. The pack itself is pretty light and I generally don't carry a lot in mine (just bugspray and spare things if we need to repair/replace a box, such as an empty rubbermaid...

Re. how many of us use dog names?

Started by rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-29
My tagname here on talk lists is Rospa. She is cat number 6 in our household of 8. The word is Sicilian for Cricket because as a youngster she used to chirp. Catlover/gardener/teacher

ink daubers

Started by jbean1164 (jbean64@sbcglobal.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-29
Somewhere, in some recent post, there was information about stamp pads/markers etc. I have been through the posts several times tonight and cannot find it. But I remember going to the website and...

Why do feel that we should have to explain ?

Started by Mary & Paul The Map Lines (themaplines@snet.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-28
Brain I think you need to take a pill or something the poor guy is just asking a question relax ok... He just had an idea >Why do feel that we should have to explain anything >to you? This...

winter searching

Started by indyzrede (michele@cheerful.com) | 23 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-10-01
having recently joined the craze this summer, I was wondering what winter etiquette is regarding searching in snow...it would seem this might not be appropriate. Are there rules? Trail Mail...

Just a thought for a possible solution???

Started by BeckyLynn (songchick_66@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-29
Hi all ... I've been following the various threads over the past couple of weeks, and have been honestly discouraged over the way things have been going. I came close to unsubscribing, then I...

to all those involved in the Dartmoor exchange

Started by andy wilkes (ukletterboxer@yahoo.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-29
Hi all, I have just completed the first stage of the process at this end, which is to send the stamps away to be registered with the Dartmoor Letterboxes 100 Club. This will mean that each stamp...

DMS strikes again

Started by Der Mad Stamper (Letterboxr@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-28
For those who have not noticed, clues to the latest letterbox from Der Mad Stamper can be found on your favorite letterboxing clues site.

The one the Bakers Dozen missed !!!

Started by andy wilkes (ukletterboxer@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-28
Hi to all of the dozen, I refer, of course, to the last letterbox that was found on Sunday before lunch !!!! Okay, allow me to refresh your memories.........beware of snakes was the name of the box...

Planning New Boxes-How Do YOU Do It?

Started by grumpygrinchy (ffuselier@comcast.net) | 4 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-28
After traveling so much of the country last month and finding so many single letterboxes and series of boxes hidden in various places, I am curious how you all plan your new boxes. Some of us are...

Info on Anchorage Lboxes please?

Started by Crappiefisher (crappiefishergirl@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-29
hi, i'll be travelling to anchorage for business and would like to find some boxes. any tips on which ones are still there? i have very limited free time when i work, so i enjoy my hobby much more...

ATTN: Hannah and Benjamin, Lost Stamps?

Started by jelybean_lb (jelybean@adelphia.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-28
If you are Hannah and Benjamin who stamped into my Hairstreak Butterfly box in Colorado Springs in September, please contact me off list about lost stamps: jelybean "at" adelphia "dot"...

containers for boxes

Started by Kathi LK Krankoski (krank@ameritech.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-28
You may be thinking of something on the line of Nalgene labware. That stuff is mega sturdy, but pretty pricey. A specimen cup has a larger diameter and volume (100-125 ml) than a 50 ml centrifuge...

Rosie's on the move!

Started by Alafair (lkazel@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-28
Rosie was taking a breather under a big old tree at a CT mystery box when I found her last week. Rested and ready and with the finish line looming ever closer, I left her in NE MA during a Sunday...

2004 Campaign Trail HH--Kerry

Started by ladybugmdlb (ladybugmdlb@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-28
> Please keep the group updated on the hitchhikers whereabouts... > And please remember to vote--every vote counts. > The Trekking Shoe Hello, Kerry is on the move again. He left Suitable for...

A Note About Mushrooms.....

Started by Suzanne Settle (quillow@inkandfeather.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-09-27 | Last message: 2004-09-28
Unless you know your mushrooms and know them WELL do not eat ANY of them. Don't even touch them and I avoid stepping on them. My family were avid mushroom hunters as were our neighbors. ...

Regional Letterbox Lists

Started by Krista Willmorth (kwillmorth@rmci.net) | 19 messages | First message: 2004-09-27 | Last message: 2004-10-01
I'm in Idaho - if I were to join a regional letterbox group, would it be the PNW one, or the Rocky Mountain one? Thanks, Grifos

Martha #2 PLB

Started by (QuiltsNBees@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-27
Just wanted to let you know that Martha #2 came to southern Ohio a few days back and then zipped up to the Gold Coast and is, I believe, about to leave the Cleveland area tomorrow!

Attn: Phyto - Satchmo HH moving on!

Started by Jeff LaCoy (jlacoy82@attbi.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2004-09-28 | Last message: 2004-09-28
Picked him up in Jabish Brook Conservation Area in Belchertown, MA today, he'll be finding a new home elsewhere tomorrow. Thanks for the HH Kstar :) (Apparently the one pair of boxers there before...