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SPOR or SPORL I see those two terms often in clues. What are they? Thanks! Ed

Thank you everyone for your advice! Just like anything creative, you can use just about anything to accomplish a task. I especially liked Sheba's response about the backend of a pencil. LOL! ...

Over the long cold winter, you might want to sit down and carve a box for a buddy :) I am having a gathering in April, and I plan on planting 3 series for it. The First will be at my house, right...

Hi, All, I have X-acto knives and Speedball chisels but I'm looking for some better cutters for detail work. What tools do you use to carve? And where do you obtain them? Thanks! Ed...

I was intently combing my log and entering unlisted 'boxes (THANX Ryan! *waving*) and AQ pitched a fit and seized on me. Now y'all just gotta get off AQ, stop logging your unlisted finds and...

Hi, I had asked for a freestanding lighted magifying glass for Christmas. I got an OTT-Lite freestanding magnifying glass with NO light. So I am wondering if I should just keep it or return it for...

Hi, All! I was at Costco and found a Snap 'n Lock set for $19.99. Included in the set: (4) 4.5 cup rectangle ($4.99 each at Bed, Bath & Beyond) (4) 2 cup rectangle ($2.99 each at Bed, Bath...

Also remembering now that we had never officially announced on the talklist that our LbNA Lifetime Achievement Letterboxing Award 2007 honoree list has been up and running for about a month now...

Finally getting a chance to revisit the talklist on an icy day between sending out Christmas cards and going out to see our annual production of Christmas Carol! Yes, I'm back from the canyon...

Well...I don't think my husband would appreciate my taking his computer apart. How on earth did you find out about the toothbrush? Thanks for all the suggestions! Kit Kat -------------- Original...

> ... I have a question--I've heard about people using magnets to > attach boxes to guard rails, etc. I have not actually seen any of > these myself. Where might one obtain magnets suitable for...

I have a certificate for a free night at the Spring Hill suites in Pittsburgh (summit park drive), near the IKEA..... It expires 12/31/07 and we won't be using it. If anyone is interested, I could...

Hi, All! Happy Holidays! While Christmas shopping last night, I was in Bed, Bath & Beyond and came across Snap 'n Lock boxes. They are very similar to Lock & Lock boxes. There were 2 sizes that I...

We're very new to letterboxing and were wondering how many boxers there were in Arkansas.

If you listen to one Letterpod this year...this is the one you want to listen to! http://letterpod.podbean.com/2007/12/20/episode-9-holiday-spectacular/ I want to thank all the great people who...

Sorry - just as I clicked on 'delete' I saw a BABE message from someone named Holly. Please resend, or go to AtlasQuest.com to sign up. Thanks, MS --------------------------------- Be a...

I figured I would take a moment from carving (yes, I am actually almost done the event stamp) to send out an announcement to let everyone know that all is good for the Ice Breaker Gathering in...

Hi, All! I just moved to Somerville, NJ. Any letterboxers in the area? Ed B. HikerGuyEd

Hi I'm a new letterboxer and I was wondering if I have the process down. (This might be a silly question:) If I go to a box, is it okay for me to use the box's stamp in my own notebook? If so, do I...

I know alot of you lb'ers are giving people, and I wanted to share this w you. We took our girl scout troop today to help stuff bags for toys for tots & salvation army & they didn't have any...

It just dawned on me this morning that, considering how close to Christmas it was going to be, there might be others from the big list who might be traveling our direction. Let's see if I can get...

Hello, all! We're on the move again, this time to Gettysburg, PA next weekend. Does anyone have any insightful conversation or recs for that area? We're planning on visiting York as well since we see...

Well, we just got back from our trip. We didn't stray more than 40 miles from our home base this time out. Wildlife report - many deer, two antlered, the usual coterie of squirrels and scavenger...

Hey Mark, I was just looking at your site for the first time in a while. The Red Sox pumpkin was great. Except for one thing....the Red Sox stink. Why couldn't it have been a nice carving of...

I just got soem feedback from my friend who lives in Kentucky. He said that he went boxing on the Skyline and he said it was strenuous long walks for mediocre stamps and clues. I don't mind a...