Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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April 2004

How up to date is the database?

Started by gothamlass (jooniemoon@mindspring.com) | 6 messages | First message: 2004-04-24 | Last message: 2004-04-26
Hi..........and thanks from the welcome........anyone who wants to answer..I have a question........ I notice that some of these boxes haven't been verified for a while, some of them for 2 years...

Lebanon, CT New Box

Started by Sandra Leclerc (batbarker@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-24
Just wanted to let everyone know that I planted a new series today: The Castle of Scovell. More great stamps carved by Kiakahi. Hope you enjoy them! Queen B --------------------------------- Do...

CA: The Wide Window

Started by Lemony Snicket (snicketl@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-24
While hiding in a cave to avoid electronic spying devices, a horrible thing has happened. Horrible, no--worse than that--DREADFUL news has occured! You can save yourself a lot of...

Image Transfer

Started by ROC'nRON (salladin@frontiernet.net) | 7 messages | First message: 2004-04-24 | Last message: 2004-04-26
Someone recently asked if there was a method to transfer and Ink Jet Printer image to a carving medium. I don't recall seeing and answer to this and I'm still curious as to if and how this can be...

Gilson Road and "logbook replacement notification"

Started by Jena Marie Paolilli (jena@bluejena.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-24
Okay, so, due to inclement weather on my days of free time this week, I haven't yet gotten up to Nashua to replace the Gilson Road box. That being said, I will make that my #1 priority today after...

Carving media: plumbers gasket

Started by ms_wanda_maximoff (ms_wanda_maximoff@yahoo.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2004-04-24 | Last message: 2004-04-24
I read that plumbers gasket is a cheap and easily-worked medium for carving, and that it can be purchased at Home Depot. However, neither of the two stores near me have it, nor did their employees...

May Gathering and Stamp Carving

Started by sue_sojourner (sldp@optonline.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-24
Being new to Letterboxing and never having attended a Gathering before, I'm wondering what kind of events are usually planned... I checked with MommaFox to see if there might be any demos at the May...

- OFF TOPIC - info OBX

Started by Tiger Moses (tigermoses@houston.rr.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-24
Any of my fellow letterboxers in the Outer Banks area of NC or going there soon? I have a simple request I'd like to make, please reply directly to me if possible Thanks El Tigre & Esposa...

Answers to LB book question, and more questions.

Started by Roadsideguide (roadsideguide@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
A couple days ago I asked this question to the list: If a book were to be written on letterboxing, would you want your stamps to be featured in it? Would you want to contribute something written...

OR - Fwd: letterbox

Started by Raellyn & Melissa (teamtiredfeet@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-26
OK... Family O Foxes aren't on this list, but asked that I explain the situation regarding the Dorris Ranch letterbox. The Girl Scout letterbox was pulled by an education specialist with Dorris...

CT - HitchHikers

Started by Tom LeClerc W1TJL (w1tjl@arrl.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
Found the "Making Faces" HH at the Inn of Winter HH Hostel. It was placed in a new home the following day. We replaced it with a new HH called "Jacki Sings!". We also found "Betsy Beagle" HH in...

CT - "Casey-Girl" Letterbox

Started by Tom LeClerc W1TJL (w1tjl@arrl.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-24
Hi Everyone, Despite the grey and damp and drizzle, Suz and I went to find the "Casey-Girl" Letterbox this evening in Glastonbury, CT. We were lucky enough to be the first finders. Beautiful...

Great Lakes Gathering reminder

Started by (duncan53211@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-25
Just a reminder that there is a gathering planned for the Great Lakes area on June 12. All of the information you need can be found at the gathering...

May Day Directions

Started by MommaFox (mommafox@snet.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
Directions have been posted to our website for the May Day Gathering! Don't forget to RSVP to let us know if you'll be attending! We're over 30 so far! MommaFox [Non-text portions of this...

virus warning - 2nd attempt

Started by gbheron (gbheron@netzero.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-23
My sister-in-law sent me this alert. Please take heed. Ginger Venti During the next several weeks be VERY cautious about opening or > launching any e-mails that refer to the World...

virus alert

Started by gbheron (gbheron@netzero.net) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
My sister-in-law sent me this warning. Please take heed. Ginger Venti [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Spy House lb

Started by (FreeloadingFeret@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
Martian Maggot, please email me off list regarding your Spy House letterbox. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

FL Keys Conch Republic series

Started by (StDebb@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
I'm pleased to announce that the Conch Republic series of 4 boxes has been adopted by Seamaiden and me. The stamps have been recarved in the spirit of the originals, and the one box that had been...

Silent Doug's Car Key

Started by Gwen and Don Jackson (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-26
The search is on for Silent Doug's Key. The last time he saw it was in the ignition of his "locked" rental car. The car was parked VERY securely in our driveway. Hopefully the finder of the key will...

Boxing with little kids

Started by Rayvenhaus Team (rayvenhaus@myndworx.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
Which was one of the reasons that I created the LbRS (Letterbox Rating System) over at: http://www.myndworx.com/modules/LCAS/diff_gen.php It helps you know which boxes are stroller friendly and so...

planting etiquette

Started by Anna Lisa Yoder (annalisa@fast.net) | 7 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-26
One last (haha!) etiquette question before I get out and hide one: When planting a box, do planters ever put an additional treat for the first finder in a box besides the stamp? I don't want to...

Even More Questions

Started by Chris (mayeve511@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-23
Ah you guys are so helpful to us Newbies explaining abbreviations etc. OK, now I have a question (or two lol). Can someone explain to me how a Postal Letterbox works? Also, how or why does one...

vandalisim:stamp making, stamp images

Started by Sarah (sarah@haptotrope.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-24
Hello! New to the list but i wanted to comment on a few of the topics in one fell swoop. a) removal of vandalized pages... I would take a bit of paper and some tape, and provided the book is not...

Petosky Stone???

Started by greycrazy1 (greycrazy1@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2004-04-23
Will someone from this group please email me privately? I've searched for a private email to contact you directly but can't locate one. GreyCrazy1@yahoo.com And now we return you to your...

SAHM

Started by Anna Lisa Yoder (annalisa@fast.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2004-04-23 | Last message: 2004-04-24
I think it's Stay At Home Mom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]