Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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August 2003

5 new TX letterboxes

Started by Wanda (wsthm@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
Just to let you know - 5 new boxes have been added to the TX letterbox list.

Today in CT

Started by irishtinker (irishtinker@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
Today RTRW, Odillio and myself ventured out in West Hartford to find a few boxes we totaled 14!! Some of the highlights included Melanie -Great shape MDC Resev. Box - Great shape Phoenix Tree - Took...

pics uploaded

Started by garry116116 (garry116116@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
http://www.geocities.com/beuash/index.html

VA - Crowing about the crow, but,slipped on the banana peel left by the monkey

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
OK -- some of these titles are a real stretch, but, we try... On our last day of vacation, we fought the fog once again to follow the Upper Shamokin Falls Trail to the beautiful falls and a couple...

The best of intentions

Started by abacus00 (abacus00@yahoo.com) | 6 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-14
I've been pondering "Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?" But having been...

Stamping in etiquette

Started by Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-12
Just want to make sure I do this "right" Once I think I know where the box might be hidden, I should discreetly check (making sure noone sees me poking around and removing it) then, if I...

Why I box was Dart-where?

Started by Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
First, thank you Jay, for your response to my question. I have really learned a lot about letterboxing the last few days--and I am glad. I definitely would have been committing serious breeches of...

Rocks was My Boxes & the Database

Started by Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-13
I have to ask--do you really make fake rocks? ANyone who goes to that much trouble has my respect! Pam in Cinci 3. You do not insult me, my carving (I'm getting better, really!), my clues, or...

My Boxes & the Database

Started by Sir Balthazar (neovolatile@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-12
Dear Folk, I give carte blanche to folks to post the status of my boxes in the database with the following provisos: 1. If my clues are coded, do not give away the location. Example: my Middle...

Gift to Emily?

Started by warrioringilead (warrioringilead@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-12
Found Afternoon in the Amazon just fine - but could not locate Gift to Emily. I know I was in the right spot, and saw what appeared to be an "empty" letterbox location. Has anyone found this one...

New Poll -- RE: Database

Started by Steve and Heidi (stephenholyfield@sbcglobal.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-12
We created the poll... I think its correctly worded. If anyone else wishes it to be more than a Yes/No thing then make a poll and post it! Since this is such a huge debate, we'll leave the polling...

(a "newbie" vent)

Started by lauren_wbgames (LMC@webeans.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
I have to say, having only joined yesterday (oh my!) and reading emails and reading all about this on the website, that I tend to agree with Jen's feelings here... maybe it's better to just do this...

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

Started by Jen (JenBlackburn@comcast.net) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-12
I posted a box as "possibly" MIA earlier this week -- noticed today that my entry is gone ... and have noticed that aslmot every other entry is "good" or "found" --- didn't see any other MIA's......

VA - Seeing Pink Elephants

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
We were staggering around, bumbling and fumbling and seeing pink elephants! What was this? Was BeMa on a bender? Nah - we were just trying to find out way to Raven's Roost in the thick fog that...

The Database

Started by Brian, Ryan & Lori (bconnoll@marksonrosenthal.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-08-12 | Last message: 2003-08-12
Hello , If " Pretty sure we had the right spot-no sign of the box " is the criteria for listing a box as missing . I would rather not have our boxes listed as well . Thanks All...

VA - Over the river and through the woods (repeat 15 times!)

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
Over the river and through the woods... O.K. so we weren't on our way to Grandma's house (that's our next trip) instead, BeMa was traveling through the trees and over the 16 bridges at the...

Smithfield RI - Mother-Daughter

Started by Brian, Ryan & Lori (bconnoll@marksonrosenthal.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
We're thinking of taking our daughter to do these boxes tonite. If anyone in the area would like to join us please let me know. BTW - to Mary from RI - I tried to e-mail you but it didn't go...

Status of Letterboxes - An opinion

Started by Memlili (memlili54@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
I do not want this in any way to be read as knocking someone else's ideas. It is just my opinion regarding my own letterboxes. When I have been emailed or seen on the list that someone has been...

Mansfield, CT.

Started by rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-12
Deer Tripod Letterbox is fine. I needed to backtrack, as one clue was missed by my watchful eye. The stamp is another work of art by Chuck and Molly. Atwoodville Letterbox clues offfer a...

Driftwood by the Sea

Started by Gwen and Don Jackson (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-11
I will pass along Sir Balthazar's comments to Pam and Scott. They are currently at Lake Shasta letterboxing, boating and hanging out with our new grandson Carson (the C of SPCA). Scott is a truly...

Maine Event and HH

Started by rubaduc2001 (Rubaduc@juno.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-11
Just want to add my praise for all the hard work that went into this gathering. Letterboxers are wonderous people and fun,fun, fun. Team Green Dragon unselfishly let us (Chapuline and myself)take...

VA - Get Into the Game Letterbox

Started by TownCrier74 (towncrier74@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-11
This box has been re-established and is operational again in Annandale NOVA. Easy trail except for last 15 yards which are not stroller accessible. Less than 3 miles round trip. Contact TownCrier74...

CT Report & Angry HH

Started by thelionandsanddollar (pmoriarty01@snet.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-11
We had a wonderful day with RTRW in Durham. We started with coffee at the Perk on Main(WONDERFUL), and headed out to Oma's Outlook plus add-ons. We found all boxes safe and sound. We ended up...

New Pictures Uploaded Here...

Started by garry116116 (garry116116@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-11
http://www.geocities.com/reahuas/index.html

CA - 2 New Boxes in Malibu

Started by Gnosis 4-H Club (gnosis4-h@sbcglobal.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-11
Despite the oppressive heat, the kids got their last two boxes (for now) planted today at Malibu Lagoon State Park/Beach. That's where Surfrider Beach is located, so bring your board if you are so...