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July 2004

The Elusive Lady Slipper

Started by willy945 (willy945@yahoo.com) | 8 messages | First message: 2004-07-01 | Last message: 2004-07-02
There are at least 3 things wrong with this letterbox in Dennis, MA. First of all, there are no lady slippers. Spent most of my time there looking for the magnificient Cypripddium Acaule to no...

Speedy-Stamp Tips

Started by Lisa M (LisMax1128@aol.com) | 10 messages | First message: 2004-07-01 | Last message: 2004-07-07
Hi All~ We just bought our first Speedy-Stamp and are ready to carve away. I just read all the advice you all had for transferring images. Good stuff to know. Does anyone have any other tips...

confiscated FLA letterbox

Started by mistercoon (mistercoon@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-07-01 | Last message: 2004-07-01
FYI we recieved the following message in regard to our Fallen Log LB so don't go looking for it. "Donna, Rules and regulations governing the Tibet-Butler Preserve prohibit this type of organized...

June 2004

Alphabet Bandits' "P" box MIA (NY, Dutchess Co.)

Started by AC (cshouse@optonline.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-06-30
Hi All, Sorry for the triple cross - post... It's recently come to my attention that our "P" box may be MIA... I am fairly sure this is accurate, as the potential finder did describe the location...

LA: missing box lives!!!

Started by dvn2rckr (dvn2rckr@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-06-30 | Last message: 2004-07-01
The oft reported missing Charles' Jazzy STreetcar Letterbox in NO,LA LIVES!!! As do the other 2 boxes we placed there back in May. Just wanted to post this note for folks who pulled their clues...

ME: box pulled

Started by Phyto (phyto_me@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-06-30
Please note: Munjoy Hill Observatory is not available until I repair the log and replace the box. Thank you Oceanwytch and Gryphon for the valiant rescue of this box from the recent torrents! I...

OH - Clue corrections for 2 Jackson Co. Boxes

Started by Bigguy (bigguy9210@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-06-30
An alert letterboxer has advised me of some minor errors in the clues for 'Black Gold' and 'Davis Firebrick'. The clues have been corrected on the main site. Happy 'boxing! Bigguy

My First Plant! (MA)

Started by Peppermint Patti (peppermint.patti@mail.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-06-30 | Last message: 2004-07-01
We just planted our first letterbox in the great outdoors! I have sent out a few PLB's but this is my first real live plant! It's Dog Party in Hingham, MA at Stodder's Neck Park. It is a dog park...

Back Azimuth Compass Readings Was:...use of declination

Started by Sir Balthazar (neovolatile@yahoo.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2004-06-30 | Last message: 2004-06-30
You know, I wish more folk would use a map; I truly do. Fact is I think many letterboxers find even reading a compass a chore. How many of you have planted or found a box using "Back Azimuth?"...

First 2 days of letterboxing

Started by Julie (oceanwytch@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-06-30 | Last message: 2004-06-30
Gryphon and I just spent our first two days letterboxing! We went out on Sunday and found: the OM box, Trolley Days, Fort Allen Park Letterbox, ME Valentine, and Canine Letterboxes #1 and 2. We...

St. Louis Zoo

Started by (mohmers@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-06-30
Sorry to say that THE LONGEST NECK box at the St. Louis Zoo is gone. I'll try to replace it next week. Also "They're Here" which is near the zoo might also be gone - I need to check on...

Boxes that have since been orphaned - CORRECTION

Started by Judy B (sowbiz@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-06-30 | Last message: 2004-06-30
I have got to turn my computer off before 10PM!!! Music Woman -- I certainly didn't mean I agreed that you should crawl back into your house. It was the taking responsibility part I was refering...

Boxes that have since been orphaned

Started by (mindizney@aol.com) | 17 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-07-01
I know that Mark Pepe may have a site on this subject, but I am going to put this out there for everyone. There was a question about missing boxes on the list today that I gave a very lengthy...

Another question - missing boxes in the database

Started by cpascott (seh-letterbox@comcast.net) | 31 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-07-02
Got another one for your all. For our trip to Philly this weekend, we thought we might find out if any letterboxes were possible. One in town, the Eastern State Peniteniary box seemed easy enough...

Question about compass readings in clues -- use of declination

Started by cpascott (seh-letterbox@comcast.net) | 13 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-06-30
I did a search in this group for "declination" and came up with nothing, so I'll pose my question for the group to answer. We are noticing a number of letterboxing clues that use compass...

Where's the Cheese Racing Stamp Set?

Started by Sir Balthazar (neovolatile@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-06-29
Thanks, Folks, I understand that Dragon has the stamp set and will be (with our blessing) sending it down to Atlanta. Big hellos to Georgia Tech (where I got my Masters) and to the SCA barony of...

Vival!

Started by Aloysius Hoyden (rev_aloysius_hoyden@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-06-29
Pagans, Repent! Revival in Sin City! Go on down to 33709 Babylon. Everyone Welcome! Rev. Aloysius "Hallelujah" Hoyden I Corinthians 14:40 "Let all things be done decently and in...

first successful letterboxing trip

Started by bessium (bessk@fnal.gov) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-06-29
Only been letterboxing for a week and I am totally addicted!!! My mother and brother turned me onto this hobby and I am not sure that was a good thing. I dragged the family to three different sites...

British Student Calling All Letterboxers!

Started by (lmd2@aber.ac.uk) | 6 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-07-01
I am currently in my second year at Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK studying BA Geography and I am carrying out the preparatory work and research for my final year dissertation on letterboxing and...

Where's the Cheese Racing Stamp Set? Was: What Else I Have Been Doing

Started by Sir Balthazar (neovolatile@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-06-29
Hello, A few centuries ago, JugglerMouse and I sent forth the Cheese Racing set. Of course the better cause (though not the better carved) was the NO CHEESE RACING. We just wondered were the set...

Note to self:

Started by Manda (manda@a-manda.net) | 8 messages | First message: 2004-06-29 | Last message: 2004-06-29
Carry Benadryl, read all clue directions Well, I found the Harry Potter Series in Reston, VA today. It was kinda funny that while looking for "the rescuer" stamp and reading: "Afterwards he was...

OH: Adell Durbin LB replaced

Started by (PNWEXPLR@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-06-28
Hello Ohioians! Wild Child and I were in Ohio a couple of weeks back and replaced the missing Acorn box @ Adell Durbin in Stow. Wow--we were amazed by how many people had stamped into...

Letterboxes in midtown Manhattan?

Started by Cathy Tyler (Cathy.Tyler@juno.com) | 18 messages | First message: 2004-06-28 | Last message: 2004-07-31
Greetings, folks! I'll be in midtown Manhattan next month and was wondering if there're any boxes around, just south of or in the southern part of Central Park (50th to 86th street)? I only see...

Moosehill Gathering

Started by Peppermint Patti (peppermint.patti@mail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-06-28 | Last message: 2004-06-28
Hi! Just wanted to add my thanks for the Moosehill Gathering. We had a great time! It was so nice to meet many of you in person! My boys really enjoyed themselves and I was glad to see them talking...

HH Bozo, Get a clue and Crafty in Honor of Alice

Started by Lori Doobie (dragonladytcb@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-06-28
These HH were placed in southeastern Ct this past weekend. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around...