I love reading new letterboxer stories. =D

> Question: I know what P and F mean, but what are X and E?

X = Exchange. This is where you exchange signature stamp (images)
with another letterboxer. This can be done by bumping into another
letterboxer on the trail, or at letterboxing events etc.
E = Event. This is a stamp/letterbox created specifically for a
special event. Such as the upcoming DC Gatherng.

Hope this helps.

~ Mishcief ~
http://home1.gte.net/res0fpfm/letterboxes

--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "catedrew "
wrote:
> Hi All! I just happened to stumble onto letterboxing two weeks
ago,
> and I'm hooked. I found my first box - the temporary holiday box
in
> Pentagon City - my daughter and I had a great time looking for
in.
> It's so hilarious to try to be discreet with all the shoppers
> around. I finally carved my first stamp, and managed to find the
two
> at Gulf Branch. Question, Doubtful Guests: Why are there to
> logbooks and two of the same stamps at Old Boiler? Not
complaining -
> just curious.
>
> Also found Two Gray Squirrels' Teddy stamp on Roosevelt Island.
> Unfortunately, had no luck finding the other Island Stamp. I was
> sure I had the right place by the compass, but no paydirt. Ah
Well!
>
> I have to commend you all on jobs well done on the carvings. I
> especially like the stone stairs.
>
> I've also been enjoying the virtual stamps. So far, I've got 3 of
> the 4 Moo-Mah virtual stamps.
>
> Hopefully, I'll be able to plant a box soon. I have a vision for
> a "Potomac Heritage Trail" series.
>
> Question: I know what P and F mean, but what are X and E?
>
> RangerCate (also known as Catydid)
>
> P0F7

I am glad you are having so much fun and thank you for the kind
words. You are in for a lot more fun as there are some great
letterboxers, boxes and carvers in the area.

The Old Boiler box was once hauled off and lost, replaced and then
found. The good letterboxer who discovered the missing original
kindly replaced it and just put old and new together. I haven't had
a chance to get out there since to sort it all out. I've been too
busy with the holidays and planting new boxes!

I've had a lot of fun hearing about visitors to Pentagon
City's "It's a Holiday". One group was frustrated to find someone
sitting there and they had to wait them out. A long story you might
find in the archives. When I took my wife there I thought if
anyone's sitting there I'd say, "Excuse me, I am sorry but I have to
inspect this bench for maintenance."

Maybe I should leave the box there but replace the stamp for each
major holiday? Oooo, I know what I'd do for a Valentine's day
stamp. Hmmmm.

Happy hunting,
Scarab of the Doubtful Guests



--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "catedrew "
wrote:
> Hi All! I just happened to stumble onto letterboxing two weeks
ago,
> and I'm hooked. I found my first box - the temporary holiday box
in
> Pentagon City - my daughter and I had a great time looking for
in.
> It's so hilarious to try to be discreet with all the shoppers
> around. I finally carved my first stamp, and managed to find the
two
> at Gulf Branch. Question, Doubtful Guests: Why are there to
> logbooks and two of the same stamps at Old Boiler? Not
complaining -
> just curious.
>
> Also found Two Gray Squirrels' Teddy stamp on Roosevelt Island.
> Unfortunately, had no luck finding the other Island Stamp. I was
> sure I had the right place by the compass, but no paydirt. Ah
Well!
>
> I have to commend you all on jobs well done on the carvings. I
> especially like the stone stairs.
>
> I've also been enjoying the virtual stamps. So far, I've got 3 of
> the 4 Moo-Mah virtual stamps.
>
> Hopefully, I'll be able to plant a box soon. I have a vision for
> a "Potomac Heritage Trail" series.
>
> Question: I know what P and F mean, but what are X and E?
>
> RangerCate (also known as Catydid)
>
> P0F7

--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "catedrew "
wrote:
> Hi All! I just happened to stumble onto letterboxing two weeks
ago, and I'm hooked.
>

Welcome to our obsession!

> I've also been enjoying the virtual stamps. So far, I've got 3 of
> the 4 Moo-Mah virtual stamps.
>

Glad you are enjoying the Moo-Mahh box!

> Hopefully, I'll be able to plant a box soon. I have a vision for
> a "Potomac Heritage Trail" series.
>

Uhhh, ohhh... that's how it starts... first just an innocent
vision, and then before you know it, everywhere you go, you're
seeing "perfect" places for letterboxes...

Have fun!

Deb (SpringChick)