Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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August 2003

Database test

Started by abacus00 (abacus00@yahoo.com) | 14 messages | First message: 2003-08-08 | Last message: 2003-09-13
I've set up a new Database on the group website called Box Status. Is there anyone who would like to test it and see how it works for those status reports? It's an option that separates out the...

SO.CAL.-Box report

Started by sandymess (sandymess@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-08 | Last message: 2003-08-09
We went to the LA Arboretum today and only in LA do you run across a movie set and a group of Senior Citizens all over the place painting pictures. We were unable to see the Queen Anne cottage...

Ct.: Mansfield boxes visited today

Started by rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-08
I got out and snagged Chuck and Molly's Elephant Sarfari North today. everything in fine condition. Sorry to hear vandals had previously struck and scattered contents of boxes! the chimneys...

NY, Onondaga Co. a new letterbox posted

Started by ehughes52 (libby@twcny.rr.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-08
Just posted to the LbNA website is a new Central NY letterbox: Dalliance Letterbox is a micro-box Note: there are other boxes in this park, watch for more to be posted here. The LbNA website also...

OH: Status of Charleton Falls box?

Started by (stampinpam@aol.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-08
Does anyone know if the Charleton Falls box in Miami County still exists? The box is listed on the site, but the link to the clues returns a 404 message. Gosh, I hope the box is still there, since...

New Inserts in the files sections

Started by ehughes52 (libby@twcny.rr.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-08
Greetings, 2 new files have been posted to the files section, they are inserts for letterboxes and can be printed out. One prints out 6 on a page Congratulations you have found the secret ..."...

CT new Bravest Series

Started by (RNSaunders@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-08
Yesterday we did Steve and Heidi's new series in Nehantic. Great tribute and we love hand carved stamps- Good Job,Guys!! The "fort" you mention in the clues looks like an old foundation of some...

LbNA: The Maine Event final update

Started by DebLee (dseybold@blazenetme.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-07
Hi-- We're excited to be seeing a lot of you on Saturday! Bring the good weather with you! Couple of updated notes: We cannot put up signs, so ask at the gate, or just look for the group of...

Oldies and Socks

Started by buffyvh88 (buffyvh@hotmail.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-08
First of all. who WANTS to be an oldie? I for one will never be an oldie, I'm far too silly for that!! ;P Second of all, Peppermint Patty, if you're gonna wear the pink socks, can I suggest you...

Grumps etc.

Started by Ron Salladin (salladin@frontiernet.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-07
How do you, personally, define a newbie? Just curious because I might be one of those. :-\ ROC,n RON SpringChick wrote: > > We have not resorted to calling you snot-nosed newbies, >so please...

Another newbie!!

Started by Kate Hoerauf (khoerauf@chemeketa.edu) | 13 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-14
I stumbled upon this "letterboxing" quite by accident searching on the net and am now totally hooked! I have yet to go out...but plan on doing so this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please send any tips or...

hitch hiker stamping

Started by Drew Family (drewclan@aol.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-09
Yeah, hitch hiker stamping is really complex, even more so when you're with a group and everyone is passing logbooks around like maniacs. Here's what I think: check to make sure the host and hitch...

Question about abandoned boxes

Started by Lynda (neverenuff1969@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
Hi all, I know that the Brandywine Box in DE is abandoned and that it has no stamp. I was thinking of officially adopting it, but since we're hoping to move soon, I didn't want to abandon it again...

Tolerance and Elitism

Started by Debbie Teeter (dlt22@cornell.edu) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
A quick review of the LbNA site reminds us that, for the most part, this hobby is a mere 5 years old in this country. A little research in the archives reveals very few of us can really be...

hitch hiker story

Started by Kerjin (kerjin@myndworx.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
The info on my hitchhikers tells both placer and finder to ensure that the LB it resides is/is dropped off in places that stamp in it. Steve of Rayvenhaus ----- Original Message ----- From:...

Socks

Started by Peppermint Patti (peppermint.patti@att.net) | 6 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-07
I wear white socks right now but I think I might change to pink (ya know....peppermint pink!) ;0 (Just a little attempt at humor!) Peppermint Patti ----- Original Message ----- From:...

Peter Pan Series Launched -- Finally!!! (SLO, CA)

Started by Sir Balthazar (neovolatile@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
Dear Folk, Pandora carved a series of boxes devoted to Peter Pan. The first one of the series was Tink's Wand. It was quickly lost (sigh). Pandy left the area and left me in charge of the rest of...

Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick, Maine

Started by Brian, Ryan & Lori (bconnoll@marksonrosenthal.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-07
For those attending the Maine Event - we have site #58 for both Friday and Saturday nights if you would like to stop by and say hello! Can't wait. TeamGreenDragon :)

Boxing Mania

Started by Mary from Virginia (daughteroftheolddominion@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
Ouch - call in the cut man, we're all bleeding here! Now that everyone has thrown in a punch or two (OR MORE) -- BONG!!! -- the bell rings and the match is over. There is no winner. Everyone can...

Grumps, Grouches and Sourpusses

Started by SpringChick (deb@artsychick.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-08-07 | Last message: 2003-08-07
The whole sitrep thing has really been twisted and taken out of context. What began as a all-in-fun exchange between a few people, all of whom have been around the list for a while and found...

OH - Sam's personal stamp found

Started by AlytNeroon (alytneroon@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
Took the Mad Gardener and friend boxing today in Central Ohio. We found a personal stamp ( a lion) that belongs to "Sam" left in Leatherlips. So if you're Sam, and you're missing your stamp, go...

posting hoopla

Started by boxingoracle (sarcasticone@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
I find it very ironic that I have to post to comment about all of the postings about unnecessary postings. Have you noticed how cluttered the board has become with this nonsense? The karma on...

Message Bloat/ Flibbityjibbits

Started by Deb King (debean75@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
My last 2 cents, then I'm flat broke for now. :) I like reading the general finds and stories, I am on the email list and DELETE works fine on my computer for posts that are specifically nowhere...

WA: 2 days until...9 Aug South Sound LB Fest!!!

Started by dvn2rckr (dvn2rckr@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
DON'T FORGET TO--- Come play with us at the last minute: ----->> South Sound Summer Letterbox Fest <<----- Sat, 9 Aug 2003 1000-until whenever you want to leave Tumwater Historical...

So what is acceptable to post

Started by (vitlaur@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-08-07
Exceptional finds are great to post, such as: your 1st letterbox or your 100th a find in which you fell off a cliff met another boxer. found a really prestigous box, etc. Finding the box itself is...