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September 2004

Answers to some newbie questions

Started by aine_42 (aine_42@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
We seem to have a lot of newbies joining us in the last few days. Welcome, all. We're glad you could join us. There are many fantastic resources out there to help answer some of your questions,...

MONY 5 - Phantom Cat

Started by dagonell2001 (salley@klaatu.canisius.edu) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, ROC'nRON wrote: > Following the most spectacular sunset I'd seen in a long time on > Friday, > Saturday was too nice a day to pass up a hunt in Buffalo for...

Leap Day '04

Started by Carlos Brimer (wildhawk@blomand.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
I have pulled this box for a little maintenance, it should be back soon. Thank You to everyone who has taken the time to look for and find it. Wildhawk

Newbie with Questions

Started by Sandra (sandrajohnson01@yahoo.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-21
Hi!! My name is Sandra. I am in North AL. I just heard about this a few days ago. I am so excited about this. I think this will be a fun activity for my whole family. My questions: What are...

- MONY 5 - Phantom Cat

Started by ROC'nRON (salladin@frontiernet.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
Following the most spectacular sunset I'd seen in a long time on Friday, Saturday was too nice a day to pass up a hunt in Buffalo for one of JeLyBean's beautiful stamps. I noticed that noone had...

A newbie intro

Started by mrpocketboxer (mrpocketboxer@yahoo.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-22
Hey guys, Just wanted to say hey and that I am new to Letterboxing. I don't have many friends due to my occupation and physical disabilities so this seemed like a good way to meet people and have...

Livestock not allowed...

Started by Tom Noone (mntnlover@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
but your hunting dogs may come if leashed. Tom Noone _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee...

Abbreviations?

Started by Susan Alexander (Glad2BHome@adelphia.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-21
Hi- My dd (12) & I just started letterboxing last weekend. We're HOOKED!! I have a ? regarding abbreviations I've been seeing: P0 F37 (R33 HH4) X0 or P16 F10 X1 PLB P8 F6 HH P1 F4 I'm guessing...

Rosie visits PA

Started by alwayschaos (alwayschaos@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
As some of you know I have been away from boxing for awhile due to illness. My husband has been busy trying to coax me back out onto the trail. Imagine my surprise on one of our forays last week...

archival pad suggestion

Started by Phyto (phyto_me@yahoo.com) | 11 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-22
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "ndnboxing" wrote: > Yes, I use Crayola markers. You can color directly onto the stamp so > that you get very precise lines. Speaking from personal...

Amy and Misha Barker

Started by Debbi Scott (dscott5377@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
PLEASE Contact me privately at dscott5377 @ earthlink dot net. Your email address is bouncing This is regarding one of my PLB that you may have. Debbi Treasure Finders P16 F10 X1 PLB P8 F6 HH P1...

Stamp Supplies (foam mounting)

Started by Doodle & Deedle Bug (doodle_n_deedle@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-21
I just wanted to second the use of foam for mounting stamps. We finally used the Bindlestiff's tutorial (http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3231178&uid=1652909) to mount our stamps...

Colored stamps-was Re: FInally! CNN Interview

Started by ndnboxing (ndnboxing@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-21
Hi, Yes, I use Crayola markers. You can color directly onto the stamp so that you get very precise lines. Also, by huffing onto the stamp, you re-moisturize the stamp ink and then it all transfers...

Upstate New York boxes. Pulaski/Oswego/Port Ontario

Started by seth mandeville (pokerman117@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-20
Does anyone know of any boxes in upstate NY? I'm going there for a few days and wondered if there are any boxes to be found. Please email me off list. Seth and Kellie Dynamic...

Estes Park, CO boxes

Started by Melissa Barrick (mlbarrick@yahoo.com) | 6 messages | First message: 2004-09-20 | Last message: 2004-09-21
Colorado 'boxers - My best friend is getting married at the Stanley Hotel next weekend. Does any one know if there are any boxes in Estes? Also, I am thinking of planting a "wedding box" there...

FInally! CNN Interview

Started by ndnboxing (ndnboxing@yahoo.com) | 8 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-22
Hi folks, Well, I finally got my CNN interview from the producer. It was too big to host on my geocities site. So, the IT guys at work were kind enough to post it on my work website for a week or...

Carving Supplies

Started by Beaded Zebra (beadedzebra@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-20
I wanted to chime in that Hobby Lobby (realize not all have them in your area.. but they are working on it with 335 stores right now) has 2 sizes of Mastercarve, plus Speedball carving tools ~...

mystery box etiquette

Started by capecodletterboxer (capecodletterboxer@yahoo.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2004-09-21 | Last message: 2004-09-21
I recently went looking for a Mystery box. I know i was in the right place. everything made sense, but the box was gone or not there. i contacted the placer but haven't heard back. (its been like 3...

"North Mount Sugarloaf" box in Deerfield, MA, anyone found it recently?

Started by Jeff LaCoy (jlacoy82@attbi.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
I spent the 45 minute hike to the peak, only to not find it :( Not looking for the answer, just wondering if I missed it, or perhaps it was moved, I've gotten no response from the placer. Thanks...

Atn. Miss Prisspott

Started by rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-21
Hello Miss P., I have tried yet again to contact you via e-mail and it got bounced back. Could you please honor me with an e-mail so we could discuss certainly lingusiticly sensitive matters?...

The Worlings

Started by Gwen and Don Jackson (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-20
We are trying to locate "The Worlings", letterboxers from PA. Please contact us on or off list. Don & Gwen [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

What is a Hitchhiker?

Started by kcbluesbbq (kcbluesbbq@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-20 | Last message: 2004-09-20
I'm just curious, reading the posts and hunting around on the internet. I'm new to this, can someone gently break it to me, what I've failed to learn on my own?

WILL YOU MARRY ME? plb

Started by Desiree and Darren (drgdlgletterboxers@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-20
WE SENT OUT THE BOX TODAY, HEADING FOR OCEANWYTCH IN MAINE. I REALLY HOPE YOU GUYS LIKE IT! DRGDLG

Introduction and a couple of questions

Started by Circus (circus.mask@gmail.com) | 7 messages | First message: 2004-09-20 | Last message: 2004-09-21
Hi everyone! I'm relatively new to this list but have been letterboxing for a month or so now. Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself briefly and maybe ask a question or two. I go by Circus...

Stamp Supplies

Started by floridasunsets1017 (fla-sunsets@verizon.net) | 9 messages | First message: 2004-09-20 | Last message: 2004-09-27
We found supplies in both Michael's Craft Stores and JoAnn Fabrics. Funny thing about is, we found our carving supplies and our ink pads in opposite ends of the store. Ink pads were by the...