Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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June 2002

New letterbox CO

Started by K.L. Sinizer (funhog@pacifier.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
On June 16, 2002 Funhog placed the Shining Star Letterbox near Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado. In the clear, thin Rocky Mountain air the night sky is a riot of stars but this little star...

Another Newbie with Questions

Started by j_voellinger (j_voellinger@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2002-06-17 | Last message: 2002-06-19
I just read the article about letterboxing on the foxnews website. Everyone in my family is interested in starting this hobby. My question also relates to stamps. Since the entire family is likely...

Oh my goodness, what have I stepped into!!!

Started by qvrful (qvrful@saintmail.net) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-17
hee hee Well, thanks to FoxNews, I think I am in big trouble. I saw an article on their website this morning. I glanced it briefly and printed out a couple places that I was familiar with where...

Empire Mine Letterbox - Grass Valley, CA

Started by dkilt (dkilt@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-17
I was wondering who posted the clue sheet for the Empire Mine(nice tour!) letterbox. The box is completely surrounded by poison oak. We could not make our way safely to the box. ...

SF bay area - wildlife refugee

Started by psychofluff13 (maeflower@prodigy.net) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-17
Hi, Me and my husb. just hunted out the boxes at the bay wildlife refuge and had great fun finding the little things. Still no #1, but #2 and #3 are alive and well. The books are almost stamped...

Another Article on Letterboxing

Started by Trish Kurdziel (trishkri@yahoo.com) | 6 messages | First message: 2002-06-16 | Last message: 2002-06-17
A new letterboxer brought this article to my attention. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,55367,00.html I have to admit that I didn't know that there were thousands of us out there. Trish, happy...

RI new letterbox in Glocester: "Burlingame Reservoir Letterbox"

Started by curiouscrane (curiouscrane@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-17
This is Latte Man's first letterbox plant: Burlingame Reservoir Letterbox Glocester, RI Planted by: Latte Man 6/15/02 Nelson Plant sold his farm with a grist mill site to the state in the early...

RI new letterbox in Warren: "Beside The Bayside Band Shell"

Started by curiouscrane (curiouscrane@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-17
Beside the Bayside Band Shell Warren, RI Hiking: very short from the parking lot; longer but flat from downtown. Clues: easy. Placed by: Curious Crane Welcome to Warren, Rhode Island, home to...

Taylor Farm

Started by eagleboxer2002 (eagleboxer2002@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
The taylor Farm letterbox in Norwalk Ct is being moved due to prickers and poison ivey not noticable during the winter. This box will be out of service from June 16th to June 24th. New clues will...

RI Stepping Stone Falls

Started by (Vitlaur@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
We had a beautiful trip to the luscious Stepping Stone Falls but we could not find the letterbox. Has anyone seen this letterbox lately? Laurette

RI update link is broken

Started by (Vitlaur@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-06-16 | Last message: 2002-06-17
Hi Mama Duck! and any others who need them. Here is a copy of the clues to ASA Pond in RI the link is broken. Laurette ASA POND LETTERBOXES PEACEDALE, RHODE ISLAND PLACED: January 12, 2002 ...

OH ~ Letterboxing East Fork

Started by (motofranz@webtv.net) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
What a wonderful day to L'box in SW Ohio. Not too often you get a 72 (low humidity ) sunny day in Cincy.... <> <> <> take advantage ! <> <> <> So I hit the Docman's East Fork Lake series...

CT-Fairy Pool Box FOUND! Updated directions June 15th

Started by John L. (liberumarbitrium@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
Hi, First, I want to apologize to the people who couldn't find the box. Believe me, I hate it when it happens to me. I guess I learned the instant gratification syndrome too well from the previous...

CT Sword & Stone

Started by defygravity2001 (defygravity@snet.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-06-16 | Last message: 2002-06-16
The Sword & Stone letterbox at Sleeping Giant Mountain has been moved. We will be posting new clues soon. Thanks, Bruce & Aili

Rain Cloud

Started by K.L. Sinizer (funhog@pacifier.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
On June 15, 2002 Funhog placed the Rain Cloud Letterbox near Golden, Jefferson County, CO. Huge forest fires were eating up the forests Southwest of Denver while I was visiting. The sky was smoky and...

Sunset Letterbox

Started by cachenjerry (cachenjerry@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
Found the Sunset Letterbox on vacation June 11. It was a fun find.Also on the island is a geocache worth getting also. It is 500 feet to the west of coords N33 51.142 W078 32.526 in a big Myrtle...

Ct. oxen traveller report

Started by mothermoo2001 (cstearns07@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-16
We finished day 1!!! Happy to see a couple of boxers out there lifting our spirits and keeping us company . We did an impressive 6-7 miles. Boys , oxen and Moms are tired. Wait a minute our oxen...

West Linn, OR Mystery Box

Started by David Zilk (dzilk2@attbi.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-15
On June 15, 2002, The Forest People placed a new Mystery Box, located in West Linn, Oregon. This box features a slightly larger than usual stamp (about 2.5 x 3 inches). Clue: "At the egret's...

New letterbox in West Seattle, WA

Started by jill the reckless (jill-the-reckless@attbi.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-15
Hey everyone! I'm newish to letterboxing.  Have to "blame" Eliza B. for getting me hooked.  I've found the 3 cool boxes in Schmitz Park and just placed my 1st one today--woohoo! And speaking...

CT special 5 day stamp. Oxen trip.

Started by woodschuckstraub (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-06-15 | Last message: 2002-06-15
Went out today and found the Stearns Family oxen trip as they were passing through Elliott Station in Pomfret. If you get a chance, you have to see this and get a copy of this stamp. For those that...

Royalty

Started by forester1241 (jrovetto@baysidegroup.net) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-15
I was in the stationary section of Staples the other day and a woman and her husband who were looking for invitations asked the clerk if they had sealing wax. I believe that in the old days the...

Oops.

Started by Candlelight (candlelight2@weatherwitch.net) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-15
I didn't mean that to go to the whole list. This is the only list I'm on where "reply" goes to the list. Sorry! -C >Hey, E -- > >How long did it take you to climb the whole way up? > >I assume...

RI Boxes? Webmaster, broken link

Started by Megan Thompson (myrtle888@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-15
Thank you Moonstone_baby! Mama Duck >>HI Mama, > >Dolphins at Daybreak - was there in March with second box added (I >love the story line of these boxes.) > >Salty Brine - was removed permenantly...

new box in Hartford, CT

Started by rtrwathome (rtrw@attbi.com) | 1 message | First message: 2002-06-15
Elizabeth Park Letterbox - planted in the oldest municipally operated rose garden in the country. Planted June 14, 2002 Distance - no clue, maybe mile Time maybe 20 minutes, more if you are...

Concord, MA letterboxes

Started by (Cmbwilcox@AOL.COM) | 2 messages | First message: 2002-06-15 | Last message: 2002-06-15
Hi -- I recently found my first two letterboxes in Estabrook woods and am thoroughly enjoying the hunt. What great stamps Docscience and GJourneys created! I'd like to find the other Concord...