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(sorry if this double-posts...) Can I open a topic for input on a potential new "Rule?" One of the recent complaints from property owners about inappropriate letterboxes came from the pastor of a...

Why not letterbox on National Parks? I am sure there is a very good, obvious reason. I am just curious as to what it is. Mama Stork > -Do not letterbox in National Parks. > -Do not letterbox on...

As Ryan correctly points out, yes, there are too rules! I'm not sure where the catchy phrase "the only rule is that there are no rules" started. I've never agreed with the sentiment. Someday I'll...

Hi all. My name is Kim and I live in Norwich, Ct. Those of you who have found the Dragonsfire letterbox not only do I thank you for finding it but the wonderful notes inside. I am married to Mike...

Mounting definitely helps, but a few stray marks give the stamp a handcarved look that I often find charming. Many woodcuts are distinguished in that way. Laurette [Non-text portions of this...

I went to Michael's last night and got some GOOP and a block to mount my stamp on. I haven't tried it yet, because the packaging suggested letting the adhesive cure for at least 24 hours. I have...

I finally was able to get out and check my Riverbend Park boxes. Billy Goat Gruff is gone; if I decide to replace it, it will not be at the bridge, since that is clearly too exposed. The others:...

Hi all. Just a note to let you know that this LB, in Yuba City, CA is missing and presumed dead. We wil be replacing the box shortly. Pete aka Jiggs P4 F123 X23 E2 HH10

My sympathies are with you!I'm not a carver but as a stamper I do make a mess of myself when stamping in ( as well as when cooking or housepainting and gardening). After visiting "Champlion's"...

I received an email today from the church pastor in Salem CT requesting that I remove the "In Search of the Church Grim" letterbox from it's hiding place in the cemetery. I went down there today and...

I haven't heard of these products before. It looks like it may work well and the prices may be reasonable. I will keep an eye out for them. Thanks! Cadenza --- In...

Hi again! I am having a little bit of trouble with my stamp. I am carving on the SpeedyBall pink stuff and there is one big section of the stamp that should be all white (does that make sense? ...

Hi! I just finished (almost) carving my best stamp ever (go me!). Unfortunately, I have blue ink ALL OVER my hands. I was using the Just For Color brand Acid Free Dye Inkpad. I have tried about...

Last month took me on two trips to wonderful, sunny locales. If big sky or beaches pale, go look for a fresh letterbox! Funhog

Hi boxers: I will be announcing a new, special letterbox of ours that will be around for one day only! That's right, 1 day only between the hours of 2 to 4pm, somewhere in CT. Clues and date...

Just a heads up that box 1 for "Bovine Double Dip" in Germantown, MD will be removed for a few days. It got damp over the winter -- a whole new meaning to "drying out." I hope to preserve the...

Hi all. The End Gang is heading to Fredricksburg Va. for a few days of R and R. Saw a nice little trove of boxes there. Any suggestions on a "must do" while we're there? Shorter ones are preferred...

Speaking of stamp pads... o Problem Statement: What's the best way to deal with/reconstitute/resurrect dye-ink stamp pads that have been frozen solid/thawed on multiple occasions and now,...

Hey Tim and Doug Thanks for organizing a terrific event in PA! Green Lane Park is a gem! The roaring fire in the pavilion fireplace was an added bonus that was enjoyed by all. It was great seeing...

The kids and I made our first placement today in Littleton, Colorado. http://www.letterboxing.org/BoxView.asp?boxnum=7314 n> &boxname=Blue%20Heron Debbi [Non-text portions of this message have...

The Ct. Indian and the fountain series has been pulled for repair. Thanks to all. ampm

hi all i have just planted a new letterbox located in COMANCHE OVERLOOK PARK in N.E. SAN ANTONIO TX..... see the clues page for the directions...it is named COMANCHE FEATHER.... HAPPY...

Hi Boxers: I received an email from Turtle McQ who saw we were planning to attend the ME gathering later this month. She asked if we made it up to Rockport before or after the gathering, would we...

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Hi All- There seems to be some confusion. Here is the information you need to know. My "Hiking In Connecticut" adult education class will be out letterboxing & geocaching these dates. I was...