Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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June 2003

Philly Boxes

Started by all_c_eye (all_c_eye@yahoo.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2003-06-08 | Last message: 2003-06-09
OK - We're experienceing a break in the weather. The goal: 4 to 6 Boxes in the Fairmount Park area. Unfortunately, I doubt we'll get anywhere *near* the Boards and Bridges box, as the Big Bike...

Image removal from stamp

Started by The Breeden's (breedenbunch@insight.rr.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-08
IrishCOD......I would suggest just turning the stamp over and starting on the clean side. Generally windex does work for us. Good Luck. WanderingSole [Non-text portions of this message have been...

Ct- 2 new boxes

Started by swampyankee (RNSaunders@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-08 | Last message: 2003-06-08
well, it rained, but we perservered and planted our new boxes--check out the what's new and find the honey tree. We're very excited about the stamps in these, and hope someone will find them real...

Cleaning image

Started by irishcod5 (IrishCOD5@aol.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2003-06-08 | Last message: 2003-06-08
While making a stamp yesterday I used a photocopy of an image and using the acetone method transferred it to my Speedball rubber. The image didn't come out clearly enough so I attempted to remove...

ID: Sagwitch Mystery Letterbox

Started by hollym (hollym@aros.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
Hi All, I recently planted the Sagwitch Mystery Letterbox somewhere in Idaho. http://www.aros.net/~hollym/sagwitch.html I spent time on this stamp to make it really special, and there is a bonus...

Great day for boxing in CO!

Started by Autumn (Autumn@shadowslight.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-08
Today, Eric and I hiked up the Dakota Ridge Trail in search of Funhog's "Rain Cloud Box". What a beautiful trail! It's rocky, with some good inclines, but we encountered lots of serious mountain...

Rating system

Started by hoopoe4me (scribenbirder@msn.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-06-07
I think this is a very good tool. It certainly presents some things to think about. It is a good starting place. I guess I would use it with clarifications. I try to make people aware of how...

Walden Nature Preserve, Salem, CT

Started by rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
I had hoped to meet up with Steve, Heidi and several other letterboxers at Steve's mini-event at the Montville Relay for Life. unfortunately, I arrived much too late. I proceded to the Preserve...

CT-New box placed 6/6/03

Started by bubbatroysondae (fourdesign@snet.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
A new box has been placed in Cromwell, CT by fjordhorseLynn and BubbaTroySondae. We thought it would post to this list but it hasn't yet. It is called Old Burying Ground Letterbox. It is...

San Diego Sails LB Now An Online Box

Started by sileagle1 (sileagle@alltel.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-06-07
The San Diego Sails Letterbox has been reported missing by two different people. Since this letterbox is an orphan and I won't be able to replace it, I have turned it into an "online" (not...

Space City Shuttle Letterbox Replaced

Started by sileagle1 (sileagle@alltel.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
I was able to replace/relocate my Space City Shuttle letterbox today in Challenger 7 Memorial Park, Houston, TX. Please give it another try using the updated clues...

Newbie- Question about Lists of letterboxes

Started by Linda Wildes (LWildes@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-06-07
Hey, I am new to this and I was wondering. Is the only place to find out about letterboxes in your area at the letterboxing.org site? I saw it written about the booklets for the Cambridge ones. I...

Mansfield CT Summer Solstice

Started by summermagic23 (summermagic23@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-06-07
I was looking around online the other day and found an event that might be of interest. On June 21, all day long at Mansfield Hollow, there will be a Day in the Park Summer Solstice event. It is...

So many Boxes!

Started by all_c_eye (all_c_eye@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
A rush of new boxes have been posted to the LbNA site, and yet it WON'T stop raining on the weekends here in the Northeast!! Mother Nature is laughing at me..... {*fwump*-*fwump*} <--- (Sound of...

Need to go boxing in CT today??

Started by Steve (shol3039@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
Just a last minute reminder for anyone who was in a cave and missed out on the posts... We're having our mini-gathering today at Montville High School, Montville, CT. There will be a special Relay...

Altoids Tin -- Rust?

Started by SpringChick (springchick@letterbox-mi.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-06-08
In preparation for a trip to NYC later this summer and inspired by YooperAnn's Urban & Microbox workshop at the G.L Gathering, I am working on putting together a couple of small-sized...

Stamp Etiquette/Cleaning

Started by SpringChick (springchick@letterbox-mi.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-06-08
I was wondering the same thing about socks. I would think that even with thorough washing, they would likely retain scent. The little stamp savers that Chris is talking about are a great idea. I...

GA: Well Hydden - NMLBP Edited

Started by Mike Brooks (qocmike@msn.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-06
First I want to thank Wes for all of his efforts. The time and effort to make the website available for this hobby is incredibly generous. The same sentiments apply to those who put such a large...

Manchester CT boxes

Started by Odilio (odiliofinder@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-06
Went out with two newbies today. We found Bobbers birthday box. The notebook is a little wet but I think it is fine. That was a neat spot.I liked that trail I can't believe I used tio drive by...

VA - Celtic Pride / Celtic Festival

Started by thedoubtfulguests (thedoubtfulguests@yahoo.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-06-13
I hope to see Celtic Pride at the Celtic Festival in Leesburg(?) next Saturday. It's a full moon! Celts and a full moon, a dangerous combination. Now if only there were a temporary, or...

Replanted boxes counting question

Started by Mike Schneider (tehutika@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-06 | Last message: 2003-06-06
Greetings, --- kayaktom2002 wrote: > Just to let everyone know that "Keep on Rollin" has > been rescued from > the Brook, repaired and is back on the Trail. It > has been planted in > a new...

New Jackson Co, Ohio box - Summer Antics

Started by BigGuy_45640 (bigguy_45640@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
Summer Antics Difficulty: Easy Terrain: Moderate (It's in a hilly cemetery.) This little fellow is hiding in a microbox (please bring a stamp pad and pencil) in Fairmont Cemetery in Jackson, Ohio....

New Jackson Co, Ohio box - Sleeping Horse

Started by BigGuy_45640 (bigguy_45640@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
Sleeping Horse Difficulty: easy Terrain: moderate (It's a hilly cemetery.) You'll find this mighty steed resting peacefully in Fairmont Cemetery in Jackson, Ohio. To get there, take the Broadway...

new and old boxes Sauvie Island, OR

Started by funhog1 (funhog@pacifier.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-07
The Pig went and got barbequed at Sauvie Island today. Was it ever a crazy-hot day for a hike! Checked on my boxes, added one while I was at it. Both the oldies are there awaiting visitors. The clue...

Windsor CT: Keep on Rollin'

Started by kayaktom2002 (kayakers@cox.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-07 | Last message: 2003-07-26
Just to let everyone know that "Keep on Rollin" has been rescued from the Brook, repaired and is back on the Trail. It has been planted in a new location, so please check website for new revised...