Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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October 2002

VA: New Boxes in Richmond

Started by mlgainey (mlgainey@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-23
The Heron and the Turtle Two new letterboxes were placed on October 21, 2002, in Richmond, Virginia at Three Lakes Park by mlgainey. Three Lakes Park is in Henrico County. The closest city is...

WOW Chuck

Started by needeeps2002 (needeeps@webtv.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-23 | Last message: 2002-10-26
well it seems like you have had a little bit of everything throne your way,no bears yet knock on wood.i have a taurus snub nose 38 maybe it would be a good idea to carry it in certain places.another...

Reply to needeeps dog hiking question

Started by Chuck Straub (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-23
I don't believe in putting clothes on dogs but during hunting season, depending on where I am letterboxing, Molly has a lightweight orange vest made for dogs. They are held on with velcro and work...

OR: New letterbox at Willamette University

Started by Caitlin Letts (windairen@softhome.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-26
The first of hopefully many boxes to be hidden around Salem was planted today on the Willamette University campus.  The clue is attached and directions to campus can be found at:...

2 Nov WA S. Sound LB Fest!!!

Started by dvn2rckr (dvn2rckr@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-23
Just a friendly reminder...If you're in the Pacific Northwest area over the next couple of weeks: *************************** Don't dare miss the... 1st Annual South Sound Letterbox Quest...

coming soon a 9 boxer in CT.

Started by needeeps2002 (needeeps@webtv.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-23
We have been working on a nine letterbox wildlife series,should be ready soon.our dillema is do we want to go letterboxing or put some out.so many letterboxes so little time.question we also have a...

RI: new box The Adventures of Tintin

Started by (Vitlaur@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-23
I wanted to say thanks to Wanda for accomanying me on this little planting adventure. THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN LETTERBOX West Kingston, RI Washington County Box by: Laurette Placed by: Laurette &...

OH - Hamilton County - Cincinnati - New Letterboxes

Started by Team Mad Dawg (teammaddawg@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
Team Mad Dawg has placed 3 new letterboxes in Winton Woods. These are compass-free clues so just meander and enjoy this gorgeous time in the...

prentiss aprentice gone.

Started by m l (spugiam@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-24
   ribnag wrote: RIBNAG has planted a new box in Brooksville, Maine (abit SouthEast of Ellsworth), the "Summit Without a...

Attn Maryland webmaster

Started by (Fireflylight@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
Hi Tom I have a correction to my Savage Mill Trail clues.  The clues for Mr. Bollman's box should read "continue down the trail to the second trash can."  It currently says "continue down the trail...

HH report - Juliette - CT

Started by rtrwathome (rtrw@attbi.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
Juliette Hitch Hiker was found 10-20-02 at the Forever friends box at Rocky Neck State Park in Connecticut by a delighted BBBunny, Cherieph and rtrw. She has hiked her way north and a little west...

Last weekend's [LbNA] ct kids day

Started by Josef Carlson (jose_ole1@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
It had a wonderful, fun-filled (FUNDERFUL?) time meeting so many of you at the CT Kids Day Gathering in Rocky Neck Park. It was a unique chance to meet face to face with those whose letterboxes and...

X-C letterboxing adventures!

Started by Gershamabob (ellen@gershamabob.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
Greetings to all letterboxers. I was sorry to have to have missed the mystery gathering, but life, packing, and moving got in the way... After I had planned my route for X-C travel, I hopped onto...

MN: Rock of Racial Harmony Letterbox missing?

Started by Richard Kaszeta (kaszeta@me.umn.edu) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-23
This weekend, I found myself in Minneapolis with some spare time, and spent about an hour looking for the "Rock of Racial Harmony" LB, with little luck. I believe I found the site mentioned in the...

East Coast Meet and Greet

Started by (twograysquirrels@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-22
I wish to thank everyone that was at the East Coast Gathering for sending along their stamp images in the booklet that the Apple Dumpling Gang (Sarah) made. I found the tribute box and read all of...

New Letterbox, The ROCK, Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay, CA

Started by Kittel Greg M (greg.m.kittel@irs.gov) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-22
New Letterbox, The ROCK, Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay, CA The ROCK Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay, CA Placed 10/20/02 by Thleen F1 P1 & Le Saint de M.V F3 P4 Terrain: Steep but paved. Clues:...

ny: hudson valley box updates!

Started by cscm88 (cscm@toast.net) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
Rustypuff and I had the chance to do a bit of letterboxing in New York's Hudson Valley this weekend, and to check up on a box I placed last August. We are pleased to report that Kancamagusdabull's...

Cleveland boxes

Started by scoutdogs107 (DogScouts@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
I'm visiting Cleveland, Ohio this weekend. Anyone have info on the condition/availability of the area boxes? Also, are there any new boxes that aren't on the Cleveland area web page of the LBNA...

Declination-true North: (The Truth Revealed)

Started by geoflyfisher (geoflyfisher@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
For my esteemed Ohio and Indiana fellow letterboxers: Here is a link to Magnetic Declination: http://www.geo-orbit.org/sizepgs/magmapsp.html

Legerdemaine's stamp

Started by geoflyfisher (geoflyfisher@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
> > I'm afraid you won't find my cachet in your journal. I use a special > disappearing ink pad that I got from the back of a spy magazine... > the image fades after about an hour. > >...

Fast stampers In Portland OR

Started by Canada Goose (canadiangirl@email.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-22
Gee Whiz you guys were quick Funhog and Ryan! Glad you liked the stamp and Ryan it was very difficult placing that stamp on Sunday due to that Circle of Peace thing! I think it took me over an hour...

General - Frozen ink pads work OK

Started by geoflyfisher (geoflyfisher@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
What happens when stamp pads > freeze? Will they be okay after they thaw out? Any info or > links to more info will be much appreciated. > I have used pigment pads in many of my boxes. ...

Declination-true North

Started by Dog Scouts Troop (DogScouts@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
Are there many clues that use "true North"? If they do, would they say they used true North? Is there a web site that lists the declination amounts for areas across the US? > From: "mjfillen"...

New Letterbox WA - Candle in the Wind

Started by Chris D'Silva (Chris_DSilva@yvr.ca) | 1 message | First message: 2002-10-22
New Letterbox WA - Candle in the Wind Nearest Town – Bellingham Clues – easy Placed by the Secret Gardeners on October 7, 2002 Traveling north from Seattle, on I - 5, take time to Rest and if...

freezing ink pads...

Started by kenjones_29456 (KenJones@sc.rr.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2002-10-22 | Last message: 2002-10-22
OK, I live in South Carolina and am thinking of actually putting ink pads in my hides. It does freeze here, but very rarely gets below the 20's. Will inkpads survive at those temps? What happens...