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June 2003

Riverbend Meet/Greet Event

Started by karin Borrelli (ktborrelli@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
The sun shone down on us at Riverbend Park this past Saturday. First a big Thank You goes to Gaabriel for hosting the event. I was so glad we held to the date. Three beautifully carved...

RI: photos uploaded to photo section (dogs/gatherings)

Started by cscm88 (cscm@toast.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
I just uploaded a picture of the Nina-dog to the "Boxin' with Dogs" folder, and two photos from the May 10th Providence mini-gathering to a new folder called "Misc. Gatherings." TeamGreenDragon,...

Far back boxes 1 & 2, Colerain, OH - are they yours?

Started by crappiefishergirl (jdstoeck@fgi.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
does anyone claim these boxes? i searched for them last week and although the clues were good, no boxes were found. If they are orphaned, i would like to take them. the preserve is just down the...

VA post-Riverbend Gathering

Started by Kathy Kalberer (kkalberer@cox.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-02 | Last message: 2003-06-02
After a rocky start to the gathering (ie. going to the picnic shelter and announcing "we're here for the Lb picnic" and getting deer in the headlights looks, we finally found the correct...

Counting Event Stamps

Started by SpringChick (springchick@letterbox-mi.com) | 8 messages | First message: 2003-06-02 | Last message: 2003-06-02
Let me preface this by saying I know there are no rules... And I am not particularly a numbers person, but I do keep track as I take baby steps toward that 100th find. Mostly, I am curious how...

Great Lakes Gathering - Pictures

Started by (Mystrydame@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
Great job of documenting the Gathering! Wow, the things you were able to do and teach everyone, it sounds like such fun. I was really impressed, however, to see the folks on this list are around...

butterfinger cookies (was: VA - a Sally Fields moment at Riverbend

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
Dear Knitwit Mom, Someone once said something like: "the future is uncertain -- eat dessert first!" I'm sorry that you missed out on the cookies 'cause it is an extremely yummy recipe! You can...

Helping Hands Box

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
Hi Knitwit mom! It was great meeting everyone at the gathering and we are so glad you are looking for our boxes!! We get quite an immature little thrill whenever we check our logbooks or get an...

Notice: New series up

Started by Alaina Grimm (Cantorcarminae@earthlink.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-01 | Last message: 2003-06-02
Notice: I have put up a series of three letterboxes. It's titled something like Finding Venus. Let me know if you find it. Enjoy! The Minstrel

WA: Book Keeper Letterbox Update

Started by Jill Swindler (jswindler0@msn.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
Clues to the Sherlock Holmes Mysteries Letterbox have been placed in the Book Keeper Letterbox in Longview, WA. Jill aka Lillbit

WA: The Rambling Rose Letterbox

Started by Jill Swindler (jswindler0@msn.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
Placed by Lottabit & Lillbit June 1, 2003 Longview, WA Cowlitz County Begin your journey in the rose garden at the Longview Public Library. From there, Rambling Rose gives the following...

The tadpole has finally arrived!

Started by forestfrogs (forestfrogs@yahoo.com) | 6 messages | First message: 2003-06-02 | Last message: 2003-06-05
Hey, everyone - just a quick note to let those of you who knew of his impending arrival that our newest forest frog, Owen William Seftor, made his entrance on Thursday, May 22nd at 12:30 pm (a full...

Riverbend - VA

Started by meandering_mermaid (meandering_mermaid@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
To all that I met at Riverbend, I have had quite a whirlwind first week of letterboxing! Quite amazing that I found out about the Riverbend meeting. Just meant to be... Thanks for a wonderful...

MD--Candy Cane City amended clues

Started by knitwitmominmaryland (mitchellfamily4@mac.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-02
I learned at the VA gathering that there was some confusion with the clues. I will fix it on the website once I find my password again (like a KnitWit I have lost it). For now, here are the...

VA - a Sally Fields moment at Riverbend

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-02 | Last message: 2003-06-02
What a great time we all had at the Riverbend gathering! It was so nice to meet everyone and to see that they were truly excited to meet us too (that's the Sally Fields part "they like me, they...

HH Rules -- East Coast Clone Found

Started by be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-02 | Last message: 2003-06-02
Think of the HH as just another one of the bennies of good box maintenance! Not only do you get to see all the log entries of those who found (and of course LOVED) your box, but you get a little...

GL Gathering- WHOOPEEE!

Started by SamasinArlo (sirochman@dplus.net) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-01
THANK YOU, Springchick (and you, too OldShoe)!! The Great Lakes Gathering WAS just that - G-R-E-A T!!! sam

Hitchhiker Letterbox Rules; I've got a question-Thanks Everyone!

Started by trentlaudes (trentlaudes@excite.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-01
Thanks for the responses SpringChick, Mike S., Music Woman, and Chuck and Molly! I retrieved the Hitchhiker, got the stamp, and will be placing it shortly.

G.L. Gathering -- Photos

Started by SpringChick (springchick@letterbox-mi.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-01
I have put together a few pages about the G.L. Gathering, including several photos, at my web site: http://www.letterbox-mi.com/events/030531_main.asp I think I have all of the names correct on...

Carving instruction

Started by (Doublesaj@aol.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2003-06-01 | Last message: 2003-06-01
Ryan Carpenter, placer of many wonderful boxes, has a great informational website that has just what you're looking for. Log on to: http://www.grocities.com/rscarpen/Lb ~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~ P6...

OR Webmaster: OR Lb location error

Started by (ARoseLB@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-01
Hi folks! FYI: I just noticed that the Warrior Rock Lb is listed under Baker County, it should be Columbia County, OR, which is Zone 2, not Zone 5. And, its St Helens, not Saint Helens. Just...

Wes: Glitch at the site?

Started by (ARoseLB@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2003-06-01
I went to the "Search for Boxes" page. When I searched for something that wasn't found, it took me to a page without any boxes posted. When I tried to do a second search, it didn't bring up the...

Totals and Abbreviations revisited

Started by phynstar (mmstilphen@aol.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2003-06-01 | Last message: 2003-06-02
It never occurred to me to have separate books for HH and LB and X's. I put all mine in one big sketch book leaving room to jot down notes etc. Abbreviations: I understand the basics (above) but...

Finding Your Own HH

Started by sileagle1 (sileagle@alltel.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-01 | Last message: 2003-06-01
What if you unexpextantly find a Hitchhiker that you created, does it count as a Find?

boxing Saturday in MA

Started by solor8008 (sjgallant@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2003-06-01 | Last message: 2003-06-02
Hi all, Binx and I had a successful (if wet near the end) day boxing yesterday. The following boxes were found and are in good shape unless otherwise commented: -Dreamery -Nagog Hill -Happy...