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November 2003

New Postal Letterboxes: The N,E,S,W Winter Postal Boxing Extravaganza

Started by catbead1 (libby@twcny.rr.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-11-21 | Last message: 2003-11-22
Greetings All, The Little Acorns of Happiness postal Letterbox is pleased to announce a change in plans. A collaboration with 3 wonderful boxers to bring to you the >>> N,E,S,W Winter Boxing...

Checking one's letterbox

Started by TecBrat (tecbrat@yahoo.com) | 6 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-21
How often should I check my letterbox to see if it has been found? I just put it out a few days ago in a suburban/rural area of Florida.

CT. going to UTAH

Started by crownedcrone (jsperrazza@snet.net) | 5 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-21
This could be a really great happening. I will be in Salt Lake City on Jan 4 th and 5th and have an idea that will give us boxers in CT a chance to share with folks in Utah. Please email me off...

CT: 9 New Boxes in Gay City State Park, Hebron

Started by (mindizney@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-20
I planted 9 new boxes in Gay City State Park. Two of the boxes are replacements for Jay's retired Gay City series. Enjoy! Music Woman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

The end of the Appalachian Trail....

Started by rscarpen (RiskyNil@pocketmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-21
At long last, I've written the final installment of my Appalachian Trail adventures. They're available at http://www.geocities.com/rscarpen/CentralAmerica/vol47.html Enjoy! =) -- Ryan

FL letterboxing story

Started by (StDebb@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-21
Hi, everyone. I got this story from another letterboxer in my area, and since there hasn't been much posting on the list lately, I thought I'd share it with an audience who'll be able to...

Moonstone Baby / Craftwoman(withdrawals already)

Started by craftwoman_3 (craftwoman_3@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-20
Yes, I think we're moving along at a pretty good pace. Your right though, it is hard to control yourself once you start. As soon as we're done letterboxing for the weekend, I'm planning what...

TX: Houston Hummer LB Replaced/Relocated

Started by sileagle1 (sileagle@alltel.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-20
I had to replace/relocate this box since it turned up missing. It is now a microbox but is in the same park, just different spot. You will need to reprint the clues if going for...

Newbie in Louisiana

Started by S. Zorzi (szorzi@cox.net) | 6 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-23
Okay - I'm hooked! I've spent (way too many) hours reading about letterboxing after stumbling upon a reference quite accidentally. Now I'm eager to gather my materials and try my hand at carving...

event stamp question

Started by funhog1 (funhog@pacifier.com) | 11 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-21
I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in...

Portland, Oregon Boxes???

Started by jedaryn02 (jedaryn02@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-22
What are the must find boxes in and around Portland? It looks like I'll be there the week after Thanksgiving. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks. A-Bear

Kris is Iraq

Started by irishtinker (irishtinker@charter.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-11-20 | Last message: 2003-11-21
Just to let you all know I heard from Kris in Iraq today! He is doing all right! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

IN- Clue Changes in Franklin County

Started by Dog Scouts Troop (DogScouts@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-20
If you are planning to go to the boxes in the Franklin County Park (several), I was recently told that the hill top overlook is gated closed for the Winter (& that there is park staff near the...

OH- Clue change in Cinci

Started by Dog Scouts Troop (DogScouts@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-20
For anyone planning to Visit the "Harrison Library" box, I have made some minor adjustments to the clues because they moved a few things in the library that the clues were based on...

WI - Need help with old letterbox images

Started by Tim Kuehl (tkuehl@wi.rr.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-11-19 | Last message: 2003-11-20
Well, I was just getting ready to adopt all of the yet to be adopted WI letterboxes when I discover today that they have all been removed from the website! Have no fear! I will still adopt,...

The Whydah

Started by The HeadLess HunTer (willhop25@comcast.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-19
Jeez this time of the year is slow, with the approaching winter, I suppose it can be a hinderence for some boxers. I planted a new box a few weeks ago, called The Whydah in Wellfleet. The Whydah...

New Arizona Mystery box

Started by azroadie66 (azroadie@worldnet.att.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-19
Today I placed a new mystery box in Arizona. Here are the clues: Arizona Mystery No. 1 Letterbox Placed by: Azroadie Placement date: November 19, 2003 State: Arizona Go to the land of the...

Volksmarch coordination

Started by Kevin (ktjensen@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-19
Has anyone thought of coordinating letterboxes with Volksmarches in certain towns that have Volks Walks set up?

Oklahoma/Texas Panhandle/New Mexico/Arizona Updates needed.

Started by emptyenergy1 (emptyenergy1@yahoo.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-11-19 | Last message: 2003-11-20
We are taking a trip to Arizona soon...We would appreciate it if any boxers from these states could give us an update on boxes in those areas. Thank you much! Leapin' Lizards

Queen B Letterboxes in Lebanon

Started by Lenny/Kathy (needeeps@webtv.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-11-18 | Last message: 2003-11-25
Just want to take a moment to say that even though you are new to letterboxing you have some real nice hand carved stamps.And you clues are right on, keep up the good work and I hope that you will be...

candlelight's virtual boxes - uh, nevermind

Started by Denise (jdstoeck@fgi.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-18
i figured it out.....darn! thanks anyway!

Moonstone Baby / Craftwoman

Started by Lenny/Kathy (needeeps@webtv.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-18
You both are moving up fast, see once you start it's hard to stop.It was nice meeting both of you, and hope to see you again.Happy Trails, The NeeDeeps

candlelight's virtual boxes

Started by Denise (jdstoeck@fgi.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-18
has anyone done these yet? i'm pretty sure that i have the clue correct for the first one, but when i sent the url it comes back saying that the page does not exist. any suggestions? p.s., i've...

Creating Our First Box

Started by Scott Hall (skoothor@mac.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-11-18 | Last message: 2003-11-19
We are in the process of creating our first letterbox for placing during the Thanksgiving holidays in an area of Texas that has no boxes. We have a theme and a stamp idea. We have now found 5...

MA: clues modified for Joshua's Mountain

Started by solor8008 (sjgallant@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-11-18
FYI, We've slightly modified the clues for this box to clear up some ambiguities with the bearings. You should reprint them if you're intending to visit soon. Solor & Binx