Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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August 2003

Colorado Gathering being planned

Started by Autumn (Autumn@shadowslight.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
Yes, its true! There aren't many of us, but we're excited to meet, picnic, exchange, and go boxing! We're meeting on Saturday, August 23rd at Roxborough State Park near Littleton Colorado. If...

VT letterbox

Started by momma_fox42 (mommafox@snet.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
Is anyone going to be in Killington VT soon? I have a letterbox up there that has a missing logbook. I was wondering if someone could be so kind as to replace it for me? It is the Kent Pond...

informational websites list

Started by Dog Scouts Troop (DogScouts@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
You said: <"Several also have web sites that give a wealth of information and links to letterboxing information".> Just in case anyone is wondering how to access these sites, go to the "Links" page...

Did someone take all "MIA" status boxes off the database? (a "newbie" vent)

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
Dear Psychomommy! I love you! I love this list! Boy -- two people saying they like my stories (another Sally Field's moment!) We're flying high now! And, what's even better is that I'm going...

LBxing publicity

Started by phyto_me (phyto_me@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "alwayschaos" wrote: "sandymess" > As for magazine articles and such- never has been the consensus that > they were a completely good thing for this sport. I...

Database - Thoughts on the public domain argument

Started by solor8008 (sjgallant@hotmail.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-08-13 | Last message: 2003-08-14
Just chiming in with a thought on this, While you are probably *technically* correct about the public domain argument, it seems to go against the whole grain of the "letterboxing spirit" if indeed...

The Continuing Discussion

Started by Mary Ellen Martel (memlili54@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-13 | Last message: 2003-08-13
As I have watched this discussion it would seem to me that one of the inherent problems in the hobby is that we are sending pieces of ourselves, those little boxes we have invested our time, talent...

Powells Bookstore letterbox

Started by pandora{HIB} (hispandora@phlsystems.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
Greetings Everyone -- Having been in the process of replacing the Powells Bookstore letter box in Portland Oregon I went to retrieve th clues from the site (they were lost in my move from...

Database vs. Evolution

Started by Kstar (kstar1200@yahoo.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-08-13 | Last message: 2003-08-13
First; I want to say, I love letterboxing. Nothing before has inspired me to appreciate all the beauty this earth has to offer, this much. Does this sound odd to you? It does me... And I've only...

letterboxing names...

Started by lauren_wbgames (LMC@webeans.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-08-13 | Last message: 2003-08-14
Yeah... a question about this, although it may sound stupid! Do you all use a different stamp/name for each box you place? Or, do you use one specific stamp for yourself (or your family) for all...

Loving SITREPS, Stories, Updates, etc.

Started by jedaryn02 (jedaryn02@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
Greetings to all who read this! I love reading through the posts about folks adventures out there, especially since it's only every so often that folks come to Idaho and find my boxes close to me....

be ma

Started by Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-08-13 | Last message: 2003-08-13
be ma, I love your posts! I am new at this and excited to read of others boxing with their kids. I currently have a 6yo, 4.5yo and 15 mnth old, so am sticking to easy trails right now. It is...

Hello So Cal, HH found

Started by jamnjelly033 (jamnjelly033@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
We spent Sunday in San Dimas CA and found the new boxes "Grandpa's 75th" and "Briggs Point". Jelly was first finder on both and picked up HH "Lilly"! Yahooo. We will be sending Lilly on her way in...

Poll: DB or not DB - commentary/options

Started by Arielle K. Masters (arielle@imstumped.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-13
It would be nice to have a comment field in which one could explain why or why not they feel the DB is a good idea. Better yet, I suggest modifying the poll to be something like: * I like the...

Little Business Trip

Started by K.C. (kclipner@mwt.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
>Peeper Hollow - Found the box, again, a little damp (but then I >understand the area has had more then enough rain recently). >Containts were nice and dry. Found a little surprise to boot,...

OH - Little Business Trip

Started by plain_n_peanut (lbna@thurston.org) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
I am in Cleveland area on a business trip, so thought I'd do a little hunting while I'm here. Here is a quick run down of what I found (or didn't find): Just Above Par - All in good...

Inspiration for writing clues

Started by ehughes52 (libby@twcny.rr.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2003-08-13 | Last message: 2003-08-15
What inspires a good written clue? I'm not that gifted when it comes to writing, and creating a good story line for clues is difficult. After reading Silent Doug's last few boxes I just sit back and...

finding letterboxing clues

Started by Ellen Garcia (ellenhgarcia@hotmail.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-08-13 | Last message: 2003-08-13
Hi! I'm brand new to letterboxing, in fact I haven't even been out yet. I read the recent article in Family Fun and was very interested. I started surfing the web to see if I could find some...

ME: Baxter Woods clue revision

Started by phyto_me (phyto_me@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-13
The Baxter Woods series has been revised. Thanks to Wanda & Pete and the comments from several others heard at the ME Gathering. I appreciate all the input. With that in mind please note that the...

Status Database

Started by (paisleyorca@webtv.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
The jury seems to be out on this debate. It will be interesting to see what the poll reveals. I'm not fond of the idea, not because it stinks or anything, but because of my early days as a...

CT: Almost had a purple heart story!

Started by Steve and Heidi (stephenholyfield@sbcglobal.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
On a lighter note.... While attempting to get box #2 of Ground Zero in Waterford CT this afternoon..... I almost slipped off a cliff! Luckily there was about a 2 1/2 foot lip that I was able to...

Data Base

Started by Gwen and Don Jackson (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
I realize that I'm a little behind the curve on this, but we are having a little trouble with our email,and server. We join those that do not want their letterboxes,clues,methods and other work...

Conflict on the list / reducing negativity

Started by Steve and Heidi (stephenholyfield@sbcglobal.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-12
Randy, thank you very much for your words of wisdom. I think they carry a huge amount of weight and it is nice to hear your views. To the general list - I spent about an hour this morning...

PS regarding MA gathering update

Started by gbheron77 (gbheron@netzero.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
My e-mail address is gbheron@netzero.net and Deanne, the Lazy Letterboxer's is davebes@net1plus.com Ginger Blue

Aug 16th MA Gathering Update

Started by gbheron77 (gbheron@netzero.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
We've gotten some good responses from people who want to attend this Saturday's gathering. So far: taco salad, black bean/corn/rice salad, chips and salsa are being offered for the pot luck. The...