Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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August 2001

Source for Commercial Stamps?

Started by Kokopelli (Letterboxing@Home.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2001-08-21 | Last message: 2001-08-21
Looking at the LbNA site, it says somewhere that a 2x3" commercially made rubber stamp should cost about $10. Around Scottsdale AZ, they are quoting me $33-$35 for this. They haven't seen the art -...

"LBNA 500 club"

Started by Miner Peter R NPRI (MinerPR@npt.nuwc.navy.mil) | 3 messages | First message: 2001-08-21 | Last message: 2001-08-21
Sounds like Wanda spent a little too much time with Dr Seuss at the Hanover, NH library these past few days doing Valley Quests! Here's a poem she wrote up there as she finished up her trip with...

Planning for fall RI gathering

Started by Trish Kurdziel (trishkri@yahoo.com) | 3 messages | First message: 2001-08-21 | Last message: 2001-08-22
I know that it is still several weeks away but I am a compulsive planner.  Now is the chance for all of those who have made offers of help in the past to come forward with more specific plans.  I am...

Adventures in NJ

Started by Todd Lane (tlane@princeton.edu) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-21
> We also tried finding the box Sayreville and were unsuccessful, perhaps it warrants checking on. I am afraid that you are probably right about the Panic attack box--it was not well hidden and it...

Additional New York State letterbox. - Cock o' the Trail

Started by Robert LaBelle (rll1924@linkny.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-21
 

OK, I've read the disclaimer, but.... II

Started by Kokopelli (Letterboxing@Home.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-21
RE: All these great responses and book ideas floating out there from my initial question: Can I ask a favor? If one of you actually writes a book or story, can you at least mention me in the...

NPS pulls VA letterboxes.

Started by Jay Chamberlain (ae4mk@1bigred.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-21 | Last message: 2001-08-21
I was notified, via email, from a frendly National Park Service employee, that my two Chatham Manor letterboxes were recently pulled. I will followup after I get a name and phone number so I...

Connecticut - "Witches Trail" Clues

Started by Bill&Val/LBCentral (Bill@LetterboxingCentral.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-21 | Last message: 2001-08-22
We finally finished ! In Killingworth CT, at Chatfield Hollow State Park, there is a new six box trail with a bit of a twist and a treasure. - we hope you like it...

Adventures in New Jersey

Started by (axtowner@aol.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-20 | Last message: 2001-08-22
My good buddy David and I just got back from our annual "baseball frenzy" roadtrip, during which we drove some 600 miles from Connecticut to New York and New Jersey and back again, saw four minor...

Massachusetts Mystery Letterboxes

Started by fred (lonemasswolf@covad.net) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-20
Planters Hill and Rocky Neck.  Find the clues in a box at the end of the world.   lonemasswolf   p 42 f 209 x 4  

Pirates Of Hingham Harbor

Started by fred (lonemasswolf@covad.net) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-20
Here is a trio of letterboxes located on three small islands in Hingham Harbor, Massachusetts.  

Dyslexia

Started by Eric Mings (elm@letterboxing.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-20
Sometimes I hate spell checkers. Yes I know lightning is much more dangerous than lighting, unless a lamp falls on your head. I didn't pay attention and accidently changed all my references in my...

Can't find the "Edge" in E.N.P.

Started by Ashworth, Michael K. (FM) (MAshworth@First-Marketing.com) | 5 messages | First message: 2001-08-20 | Last message: 2001-08-23
Has anyone been able to find the Edge of the Swamp letterbox recently? This weekend, my wife and I went letterboxing in South Florida, we found the "Shh! - There's a Secret" letterbox in Ft....

St. Louis, MO--Forest Park Pentacache

Started by Amanda Arkebauer (samanark@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-20
Hello there, I hunted for this box on 8/15 and found it, but was disappointed because the stamp was gone! Did some "geocacher" take it?? So I stamped in, but was unable to take an imprint...

OT Welcome to the jungle

Started by Eric Mings (elm@letterboxing.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-20
I hope that many of you will come down here and hunt out some of the letterboxes that have appeared in Florida. However after this summer, and particularly this past week, I can see the bad press...

true stories

Started by Linda Kuzyk (lindakuzyk@yahoo.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-20
OK, Letterboxers, I am up for this challenge! I would love to put together a collection of stories for all to enjoy. If you would be willing to share, I would be willing to collect, collate, and...

Kiddie Backpacks (or not)

Started by (defygravity@snet.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-20 | Last message: 2001-08-20
The first time Bruce's daughter Erin was put in a backpack, we took her to a fair (she was just under 3 y.o.). She grabbed everything she could reach and either held on or pulled...caught me quite...

New Letterbox in PA.

Started by joie christensen (see_joy29@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-19 | Last message: 2001-09-09
Delaware Canal State Park Durham Furnace Durham, Bucks County PA. Planted August 19th 2001 Directions: Starting point at the junction of Rt. 212 and Rt. 611 LOCK NO. 21 At the place of "3" bridges...

Digest Number 508

Started by Megan Thompson (myrtle888@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-19
Hi Ann, I started letterboxing in May with my 5 year old twins and a now 7 month old. We've now found over 50, and I've lost lots of weight! My 7 month old usually travels in a Gerry backpack...

Washington Letterboxes

Started by (paisleyorca@webtv.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-19 | Last message: 2001-08-20
Hi All! John and I headed up to Washington yesterday for an exciting day of letterboxing. First we hit Flaming Geyser, placed by Amanda in Seattle. If you're going for the excitement of Flaming...

Rubber baby buggy bumpers and backpacks

Started by Chip Goss (kancamangusdabull@yahoo.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-19 | Last message: 2001-08-20
Hi Gang, EMS as a chain carries the Kelty Kids Child carriers. These are an excellent investment meant at keeping you AND your child safe. Many of the packs come with sun/bug screens, pockets for...

Kiddie Backpacks

Started by (defygravity@snet.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2001-08-19 | Last message: 2001-08-20
I used a Snugglie (all soft type) carrier for my newborn though year or so old. It's great when they're still very small. I even wore it around the house doing housework and such, much better than...

Guilford, CT-Dinosaurs before dark

Started by (defygravity@snet.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2001-08-19 | Last message: 2001-08-19
Just did the boxes at West Woods in Guilford, CT. The Dinosaurs Before Dark box was soaked through and through. We didn't have a spare book, but it needs replacing. Most of the stamps inside are...

NC One-day only letterbox

Started by Mountain Scorpia (mountainscorpia@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-08-18
Reading about festivals and human letterboxes has me thinking of placing one along a volkswalk route during an event we're having October 20, in Montreat, near Black Mountain, NC. Our events draw...

Kiddie Backpacks, was Re: [LbNA] Tate, Sue, and ???

Started by Ann Kingman (amkingman@hotmail.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-08-18 | Last message: 2001-08-19
I guess this is a good group to ask...does anyone have any recommendations on good kiddie backpacks for letterboxing? We have a 2.5 year old, and another one on the way (due March). Up til now,...