Letterboxing USA - Yahoo Groups Archive

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May 2001

Carol "gets it" but refuses to be had

Started by (cstearns@neca.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-05-31 | Last message: 2001-05-30
Oh I get the worries and liabilities but I refuse to belly up in a world of suit happy people. I refuse to have the few destroy what is good for the many. I refuse to lose sight of learning and...

Safety, etc, etc, etc.

Started by fred lorch (lonemasswolf@covad.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-05-30 | Last message: 2001-05-31
I usually don't respond to the chit chat on this site, but in this case I will make an exception.    I have always figured that each one is responsible for his/her own safety. If one goes out...

Safety!

Started by (paisleyorca@webtv.net) | 3 messages | First message: 2001-05-30 | Last message: 2001-05-31
I know I'm going to get nailed for saying this, but "Hey, Babe, take a walk on the wild side". Is it really necessary to get so anal about this? I mean, really? Anyone who writes a hiking book...

MAGU PEAK

Started by Gwen & Don Jackson (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-30
Todd,  we have only been letterboxing 6 months but have visited some great places thanks to this new activity.  Magu Peak was our 4th Box.  It was an exhilarating view  and we were stoked to...

Safety and Liability

Started by Eric Mings (elm@letterboxing.com) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-05-30 | Last message: 2001-05-30
This issue has been of concern to many (myself included) since the first days of letterboxing in the US. A few months ago, with input from several members of this list, I was working on a...

Off road time clarified (In case you missed this in an earlier post)

Started by (jrovetto@baysidegroup.net) | 2 messages | First message: 2001-05-30 | Last message: 2001-05-30
As for the off road time, I still think it's not a problem to at least specify the following categories: 1. Driveby (DB): meaning: Very near the road or parking area. 2. Short walk (ShW): Less...

CLUES

Started by Hillyer, Bob (a061249@Allstate.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-30
STONE MOUNTAIN LETTERBOX CLUES WATERFALL LETTERBOX: At Blue Ridge Parkway mile marker # 233 look 250 degrees west to waterfall. From fir tree at top of waterfall go 230 degrees for 48 paces to...

More fuel for the fire

Started by stgeorge (stgeorge@gateway.net) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-30
  Greetings,          Being knowledgable about preparedness and off the road safety don’t necessarily equate with some unstated letterbox hiking distances!             A year ago, August...

Here here to Safety

Started by joie christensen (see_joy29@hotmail.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-30
I like your sense of humor!! See Joy >From: "Glenn" >Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com >To: >Subject: Re: [LbNA] Re: Here here to Safety >Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 11:01:22 -0700 > > >Real...

NJ Stone Needle broken link

Started by Jay Chamberlain (ae4mk@1bigred.com) | 4 messages | First message: 2001-05-30 | Last message: 2001-06-06
I am seeing a broken link on the NJ state page to NJ's Stone Needle mystery box clues.   http://www.nji.com/~jrov/stone_needle.htm   Do I have the address wrong???   Jay C. LbNA Webmaster (1...

Clue sheets to destroy

Started by Todd Lane (tlane@princeton.edu) | 14 messages | First message: 2001-05-30 | Last message: 2001-05-31
Please destroy all copies of the clues for the following boxes: Weiss Ecology Center Mugu Peak Superstition Mountains Sout Mountain Park Ringwood State Park Thank you Todd

safety in the woods

Started by (defygravity@snet.net) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-30
This mini-flashlight was recommended on one of the Girl Scout lists. Since many of us also backpack and "every ounce counts" it may be worthwhile and it doesn't seem to take up much...

Here here to Safety

Started by (cstearns@neca.com) | 8 messages | First message: 2001-05-30 | Last message: 2001-05-30
You should see the "junk" in my backpack. If I ever get stuck on the trail we are in great shape. I think this is especially important when you hike with kids. They feel temp changes, wetness,...

Craig's Castle Letterbox

Started by (egd1125@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-29
This is a solitary letterbox that latched onto the two boxes planted by Aili & Bruce on the Metacomet Trail within the hanging hills of Meriden, CT. To get the clues to the Black Dog of the Hanging...

Sorry about the scans and more on off road time.

Started by John P. Rovetto (jrov@nji.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-29
FYI - When I wrote my Midlife crisis story, I put it in a Word document along with the scans for my own use and records. I only wanted to share the text with the group. When I copied and pasted I...

Long Island Baseball

Started by Mark S. Fitton (mfitton@snet.net) | 4 messages | First message: 2001-05-29 | Last message: 2001-05-30
Two of the 4-hearted Fittons (my son Matt and myself), had occasion to visit Long Island this holiday weekend. He was playing in a baseball tournament at a complex of fields called, interestingly...

Decals and Patches

Started by (Whelk627@cs.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-29
My daughter, grandson, and I would like to order three patches and two window decals if it is not too late! Thank you in advance. Please send info on where to send payment to whelk627@cs.com ...

Boxes planted at the St. Louis ZOO

Started by (mohmers@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-29
Below are five boxes planted in the St. Louis Zoo of Forest Park >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Planted by MjLikePink, SpaceDAW, Mohmers & NiShot 05/28/01 Teddy Begin with the Americans and...

Add me to the bulk orders for window decal and logo patch.

Started by (QuMistyIsles@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-29
Please add me to the next bulk orders for the LbNA window decal and logo patches.  I would like to order one of each.  Please advise amounts owed, to whom the check should be made out and where to...

Quaffle and Wise Owl

Started by Grace Ann (Grace.Ann@bcg.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-29
> -----Original Message----- > From: Grace Ann > Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 9:14 AM > To: 'Letterbox news' > Cc: 'greerx2@pacbell.net' > Subject: Quaffle and Wise Owl > > Quaffle was found on 25...

The Longest Neck at the St. Louis ZOO

Started by (mohmers@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-28
Planted by MjLikePink, SpaceDAW, Mohmers & NiShot 05/28/01 The Longest Neck Locate the open air enclosure for these long necked animals. Amazing aren't they? We have fond memories of...

ROAR ! at the St. Louis ZOO

Started by (mohmers@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-28
Planted by MjLikePink, SpaceDAW, Mohmers & NiShot 05/28/01 ROAR ! Find Big Cat Country! Find the spot where you can look westward through an opening in the rocks over a very short...

RAJA at the St. Louis ZOO

Started by (mohmers@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-28
Planted by MjLikePink, SpaceDAW, Mohmers & NiShot 05/28/01 RAJA Follow the River's Edge! Locate Raja's Trail and the WildLife Ranger Station/Hut. Locate the large flat rock to the...

"Close it Tight" at the St. Louis ZOO

Started by (mohmers@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-28
Planted by MjLikePink, SpaceDAW, Mohmers & NiShot 05/28/01 "Close it TIght" Begin at the west end of the stone bridge between the land of the apes and the Herpetarium. Head North for 31...

Teddy at the St. Louis ZOO

Started by (mohmers@aol.com) | 1 message | First message: 2001-05-28
Planted by MjLikePink, SpaceDAW, Mohmers & NiShot 05/28/01 Teddy Begin with the Americans and then head North to the Polar region. We're talking about bears ... not directions. After...