Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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September 2004

Hitch Hiker Found in CT

Started by Jean (jeanbartbarresi@sbcglobal.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-13
Hello All! we just recently learned about hitch hikers a few weeks ago, so were thrilled today when we came upon our first! We were hiking and hunting at the Guida Farm Conservation area in...

New Box in LA.

Started by Wilson (ph0t0bug@bellsouth.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-13
Check here for the clue: http://www.letterboxing.org/BoxView.asp? boxnum=10854&boxname=The_Bat_House This is my first box and hope everyone can enjoy it. -Photo

Bumble HH

Started by ncginger2000 (ncginger2000@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-13
We found this one resting by the "Bell Tower" in Greenville, SC. He seemed a little tired so we took him with us and will release him when he's all rested up. Knit Wit P2 F18 HH2

CT. M.M.Mash Victim List

Started by rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-13
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye..for all of those who plan to attend the Mansfield Monster Mash and are wondering who else might be falling victim to this madness, Chickabirdie(Chuck&Molly's compliant...

Red Spotted Newt/NH ?

Started by (DSNFEET@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
Trish K or other with info on the placer of Red Spotted Newt LB in the Tilton, NH Rt. 93 Rest Area. Please contact me off list thanks Dancin' Feet DSNFEET at aol dot com

Highland Fling HH

Started by teamdakota5 (teamdakota5@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-13
Highland Fling has been found out with a goat. Or is it that the Goat has been on a fling. Either way we were out at "Goat Island" today. "Highland Fling" is alive and well. Team Dakota

Dead Duck HH

Started by teamdakota5 (teamdakota5@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-13
This might sound strange, But Dead Duck HH is alive and well. We found it trying to play dead in a letterbox in "Love Canal - Toxin #4. We have set it free again.

My 2 cents on Cemetery Letterboxes

Started by Lisa (LisMax1128@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-13
They say if someone remembers a person who has passed they'll live on forever. For me this was the whole idea behind planting my cemetery box (Catch a Falling Star). I feel the idea behind the...

CT- Harkness Park Series... please zip those ziplocks!

Started by The Family (lynnieth2003@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-12 | Last message: 2004-09-12
Today The Family went hunting for the Harkness Park Series which was a particular challenge since we stumbled into Family Day at the park. We didn't have to pay the entrance fee, but we did have...

A quick question from a newb

Started by (chadm6@yahoo.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2004-09-12 | Last message: 2004-09-12
I am new to letterboxing and have found several in the eastern Wisconsin area already. I was wondering is it customary to contact the box owners after you find their box and let them know it's...

Something to add to your next letterboxing trip!

Started by dasprite222 (dasprite222@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-09-12 | Last message: 2004-09-12
Didn't know how many of you knew about national park cancellation stamping, but since we got into letterboxing through it, we thought it might interest a lot of you! While at the Gateway Arch one...

Bessie???

Started by Bigguy (bigguy9210@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
I heard there was a sea monster near Lake Erie named Bessie. Just wondering if anyone had found her yet? Bigguy

RI new box "Feel Better"

Started by Laura Taylor (laura9193@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
I just planted my first box!!!! The stamp is not hand carved tho. But it was perfect for what I wanted to do. I made my sons follow the directions for this box this morning just to make sure that...

Re. first Mystery find!

Started by rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
That's awesome! Congratulations to you. I'm a rotton mystery solver, so admire your accomplishment all the more. Catlover/teacher/gardener

FF for Ride like Dean

Started by John (jprovetto@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
I hadn't planned it that way but I was the First Finder for the "Ride like Dean" letterbox in Allamuchy Mt. Park in NJ yesterday. It's near a monument dedicated to a Mountain Biker who died on...

Calling Talking Turtle

Started by theendgang (hurdhut@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
Talking Turtle, Please contact me off list. Thanks Koyote

Letterboxing in Graveyards, Question

Started by luvsmoab (klawry@citlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
I recently went to a couple of boxes near Wrentham, MA and followed the clues through two different, beautiful cemetaries. I had a wonderful sense of history, sat and looked at some headstones that...

newbie: my first LB today! included "Honda Road Again" HH

Started by Doug Simmons (givemeanid2002@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-12 | Last message: 2004-09-12
I had never heard of this hobby until this morning when I went looking for how to get to the Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst in Mt. Vernon Illinois, and I google-stumbled onto the clue for the...

Letterboxing in the nude / SORRY!

Started by bindlestiff_boxer (bindlestiff_boxer@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-12
Despite my trail name, I've reached that age in life when I look better with clothes on. However, "comfort" is one of the ten commandments of my how I choose to live my life. So, while sailing...

Letterboxing in graveyards, Question

Started by (dmoorletterboxer@aol.com) | 23 messages | First message: 2004-09-11 | Last message: 2004-09-13
I recently checked out some boxes placed in PA, they were listed on the LBNA website, the clues stated that they were hidden in graveyards, I could not believe that someone would place boxes in...

Introducing Myself

Started by Colleen (rick_l_george01@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-09-12 | Last message: 2004-09-13
Hi I am finally joining the talk list after letterboxing and reading the archives for almost two years. I was a little afraid at first after reading about newbies but am feeling better. I am of...

MA Mystery Box - just curious...

Started by Jay and Amy (jayandamy76@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-09-12 | Last message: 2004-09-12
Hi, We've placed a number of boxes in Eastern Mass during our first year of letterboxing, but we've only placed ONE mystery box. We know for sure that two people have found it, because they...

First Mystery find!

Started by lightg2000 (lightg2000@yahoo.com) | 12 messages | First message: 2004-09-11 | Last message: 2004-09-14
Found our first mystery box today, and it also happened to be our first FF!!! How cool is that? OK probably old hat for alot of you but WE thought it was kinda cool. "Peace Seeker" in...

CA, Plumas County--Finely Feathered Friends Series

Started by boatmanandmysterygal (boatmanandmysterygal@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-11
Box #4, the Near-the-End-of-the-Trail Quail, of the Feathered Friends series was replaced with revised clues on Sept. 10. Hopefully, this quail won't wander away! Please bring a stamp pad or...

Poor Zed's Lack of Boogie

Started by JuneMcAllister (nfmoon@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-09-11
Well, let's see. You could "put your left foot out, put your right foot out and shake it all about". Surely you have hokey-pokey in your soul. missmoon.........patting Zed and saying...