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May 2004

Where have all the oldies gone?

Started by bill_vreitz (bill_vreitz@yahoo.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2004-05-15 | Last message: 2004-05-29
Seems to me we've lost more "old" letterboxes due to displeasure at the tone of the list than anything else. Anyone heard from Sir B lately?

WAHRHAFTIG

Started by Phyto (phyto_me@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-05-15 | Last message: 2004-05-15
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "lb_isosceles" wrote: > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Rayvenhaus" > wrote: > > Bist hin WAHRHAFTIG beliebig SCAdians and for those not in the...

Lemony Fist Fight - The final showdown...

Started by Hikers_n_ Hounds (hikers_n_hounds@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
It was a cool misty morning in the meadow. On either side, about 500 yeards apart were two lines of people wearing signs. One one side, wearing mostly store bought signs (as they had yet to perfect...

I think everyone needs a lot more fiber in their diets....

Started by Hikers_n_ Hounds (hikers_n_hounds@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-05-14 | Last message: 2004-05-16
... then they would be "regular" and not feel so danged cranky all the time. Works for me! --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! - Internet access at a great low...

Two Schools of Thought...

Started by Deb (springchick@letterbox-mi.com) | 19 messages | First message: 2004-05-14 | Last message: 2004-05-16
There seem to be two schools of thought here... I really hate to draw a line between "new letterboxers" and "not so new letterboxers" because I think we all are looking to learn new things and...

Grudge Match was Lemony Snicket

Started by Carlos Brimer (wildhawk@blomand.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
Thanks Tammy I really needed a good laugh! Wildhawk > Why don't we start a "Letterboxing Grudge Match?" > > "With his backpack weighing in at a whopping 20 pounds,in the red > corner, near the...

CO: Blue Heron Box

Started by Debbi Scott (dscott5377@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
Blue Heron is officially missing. I am working this weekend to carve a new stamp and will hopefully have the new one out early next week. For those of you who have already found Blue Heron... I...

The Boxing Match

Started by poisoniivv (poisonivy@haveashittyday.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-05-14 | Last message: 2004-05-16
With his backpack weighing in at a whopping 20 pounds, in the red corner, near the U tree, covered in sticks and twigs it's Pee Ode Boxer! And in the blue corner of the woods, in the tanktop,...

The Way It Is

Started by bcostley (bobbyeubanks@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
There will always be folks that ask questions that they could have easily found in the FAQ or elsewhere. They may do this out of laziness or ignorance (and here I mean to imply NO negative...

Members of the LbNA

Started by Iron`Bear Taleon (ironbear@phlsystems.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
Good morning fellow boxers. Recently there has been a conversation going on the list that I am sure you are all aware of. That being what people should talk about on this list, the treatment of...

Ouch! Snicket and Scouts

Started by funhog1 (funhog@pacifier.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
I'm so pleased to see that the List is up to its spicy ol' self, once again. Thanks Brian and Phyto for stirring the pot. I agree that those who are new to the hobby owe it to themselves and the...

Ouch!!!

Started by Peppermint Patti (peppermint.patti@mail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
Brian and Phyto: Your posts were just plain mean. It's not about being considered an elitist...it's about common courtesy...ya know...the Golden Rule...Do unto others as you would have them do unto...

LB'ing with scouts BAD IDEA

Started by Just Beth (JustBeth65@msn.com) | 11 messages | First message: 2004-05-14 | Last message: 2004-05-17
I figured that subject line really caught your attention. I just needed to post about what happened to me and my Presidential Series #1 yesterday. I went out to do maintenance on my boxes. I...

Lemony Snickett

Started by Melissa and Chris (doula@sympatico.ca) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
Thanks for the reply. We know the series of books quite well - *grin* - I was wondering why it was referenced here!! Melissa

Family boxing

Started by Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | 12 messages | First message: 2004-05-14 | Last message: 2004-05-17
Gosh, I sure didn't mean to push so many buttons with my post! I do want to reiterate that I believe I am a responsible boxer and that I try very hard to teach my children to be responsible and...

Just the facts mam

Started by Phyto (phyto_me@yahoo.com) | 10 messages | First message: 2004-05-14 | Last message: 2004-05-15
Brian I second your last post and think that anyone on this list outta know right well how to read the facts mam located on the very front page of this talk list. If ya can't figure it out, then...

Traveling Toad HH released

Started by bartgrubbs2000 (kgrubbs@anteon.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
Just wanted to drop a line to let everyone know that the Traveling Toad HH has been released back into the wild in NH, after a short side trip to Mexico. K&K

Lemony Snicket

Started by Melissa and Chris (doula@sympatico.ca) | 24 messages | First message: 2004-05-13 | Last message: 2004-05-15
We are new to the list and new to letterboxing and are most intrigued by the Beaudelaire post. Can someone please explain. Thanks.

CT-Travelers Tower check

Started by Chris (mayeve511@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-14
I returned today to check on my first placed box, Travelers Tower. I "set it free" a little over a month ago, and have been anxious to not only make sure it's still safe, but to sit and read the...

What's New at the LBNA Site

Started by edwebbe (edwebbe@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-05-13 | Last message: 2004-05-13
I noticed a couple of boxes were just planted in New Zealand. Does anyone know if there are any letterboxes in Old Zealand? I haven't heard much about Old Zealand since the incident with the...

Excerpts.... when replying

Started by Steve and Heidi (stephenholyfield@sbcglobal.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-13
Just a reminder that when you click "reply to post" you can get rid of all the extra un-necessary info by highlighting that info and hitting the delete key. It will certainly save sorting through...

picking a stamp question

Started by (HomemakingMommy@aol.com) | 30 messages | First message: 2004-05-13 | Last message: 2004-05-17
Ok I know this is an old question you all hear alot but... I'm having the worse time trying to figure out a stamp to make for myself. Do any of you have any ideas on how to pick...

FL: The Red's Bunch travelogue

Started by red_bing (redbng@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-05-13 | Last message: 2004-05-13
Red's Bunch was "half-staffed" on our trip to Orlando, having dropped the kids off at their Grandparents for the week. Dang, didn't we have fun! Silly Ol' Bear had a conference to attend, but there...

Boxing with Children was Re: [LbNA] Some Letterboxing Observations

Started by Peppermint Patti (peppermint.patti@mail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-05-13
I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth on this subject as I am usually with my two young boys when I go letterboxing. My 10 yo reads the clues and directs us. My 5 yo listens and helps to look as...

Mint Tins - WAS Magnetic Letterboxes

Started by Debbi Scott (dscott5377@earthlink.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-05-13 | Last message: 2004-05-13
I am curious - for those of you who use mint tins and the little breath strip boxes... do you paint these? If so, with what? If not - you must hide them VERy well? Debbi -----Original...