Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
-- mlg
Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
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Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: mlgainey (mlgainey@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 04:57:07 UTC
RE: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: Wes Garrison (wes@wesgarrison.us) |
Date: 2003-04-02 22:59:10 UTC-06:00
I once found these two-liter bottles, a top and a bottom, nestled inside of each
other. There was a wire through the bottles in such a way that the whole mess
could be hung inside a hollow tree. No water could get in, because the bottles
were very tightly nestled.
Bad explanation, I know, but it was wierd.
Wes
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other. There was a wire through the bottles in such a way that the whole mess
could be hung inside a hollow tree. No water could get in, because the bottles
were very tightly nestled.
Bad explanation, I know, but it was wierd.
Wes
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RE: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: emptyenergy1 (emptyenergy1@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-04-02 21:11:54 UTC-08:00
A gallon paint can.
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Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: rscarpen (RiskyNil@pocketmail.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 06:02:20 UTC
> Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
> other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich
> Saver?
Oooh! Oooh! *raising hand*
The 'container' is actually an altered book! I stumbled upon this
idea while leafing through a book called "Altered Books 101" at a
stamp store and the idea hit me like a brick. Cutting a cavity into
a book and hiding the logbook and stamp in it, hidden in plain view
in a bookstore!
So I went out, bought an appropriately boring book that hopefully not
many customers will actually look in (the box still needs to stay
hidden!). Sewed the pages together, glued the back over into place,
and cut out a cavity large enough for a logbook and stamp. To make
sure the cover doesn't accidentally open if it was being moved around
from one shelf to another or whatever reason, I cut out room for
magnets in the pages and washers in the cover which I then glued in
place. Then pasted paper over them so you can't see them. Looks
very nice. The paper explains what letterboxing is and to be
discreet, since the employees there may not know about it!
Then I smuggled the book into the bookstore and planted on the
appropriate shelf. =) Kind of the opposite of shoplifting, I
suppose. I'm sneaking books INTO a bookstore.
Anyhow, that's the coolest container I've ever used! It's hidden in
plain view! Best job of camaflage (sp?) I've ever seen! =) One of
my proudest moments....
-- Ryan
> other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich
> Saver?
Oooh! Oooh! *raising hand*
The 'container' is actually an altered book! I stumbled upon this
idea while leafing through a book called "Altered Books 101" at a
stamp store and the idea hit me like a brick. Cutting a cavity into
a book and hiding the logbook and stamp in it, hidden in plain view
in a bookstore!
So I went out, bought an appropriately boring book that hopefully not
many customers will actually look in (the box still needs to stay
hidden!). Sewed the pages together, glued the back over into place,
and cut out a cavity large enough for a logbook and stamp. To make
sure the cover doesn't accidentally open if it was being moved around
from one shelf to another or whatever reason, I cut out room for
magnets in the pages and washers in the cover which I then glued in
place. Then pasted paper over them so you can't see them. Looks
very nice. The paper explains what letterboxing is and to be
discreet, since the employees there may not know about it!
Then I smuggled the book into the bookstore and planted on the
appropriate shelf. =) Kind of the opposite of shoplifting, I
suppose. I'm sneaking books INTO a bookstore.
Anyhow, that's the coolest container I've ever used! It's hidden in
plain view! Best job of camaflage (sp?) I've ever seen! =) One of
my proudest moments....
-- Ryan
Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: wanda4wanda (wanda4wanda@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 06:11:48 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "rscarpen" wrote:
> > Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
> > other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> > container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich
> > Saver?
>
> Oooh! Oooh! *raising hand*
>
> The 'container' is actually an altered book! I stumbled upon this
> idea while leafing through a book called "Altered Books 101" at a
> stamp store and the idea hit me like a brick. Cutting a cavity into
> a book and hiding the logbook and stamp in it, hidden in plain view
> in a bookstore!
>
> So I went out, bought an appropriately boring book that hopefully not
> many customers will actually look in (the box still needs to stay
> hidden!). Sewed the pages together, glued the back over into place,
> and cut out a cavity large enough for a logbook and stamp. To make
> sure the cover doesn't accidentally open if it was being moved around
> from one shelf to another or whatever reason, I cut out room for
> magnets in the pages and washers in the cover which I then glued in
> place. Then pasted paper over them so you can't see them. Looks
> very nice. The paper explains what letterboxing is and to be
> discreet, since the employees there may not know about it!
>
> Then I smuggled the book into the bookstore and planted on the
> appropriate shelf. =) Kind of the opposite of shoplifting, I
> suppose. I'm sneaking books INTO a bookstore.
>
> Anyhow, that's the coolest container I've ever used! It's hidden in
> plain view! Best job of camaflage (sp?) I've ever seen! =) One of
> my proudest moments....
>
> -- Ryan
so cool...is the book still there??....is it a new bookstore or a used bookstore.???...and did u get many logs so far??/....what a neat idea....i for one would be a bit shocked and a bit excited if i opened a "book" and found stuff inside....
wanda
> > Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
> > other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> > container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich
> > Saver?
>
> Oooh! Oooh! *raising hand*
>
> The 'container' is actually an altered book! I stumbled upon this
> idea while leafing through a book called "Altered Books 101" at a
> stamp store and the idea hit me like a brick. Cutting a cavity into
> a book and hiding the logbook and stamp in it, hidden in plain view
> in a bookstore!
>
> So I went out, bought an appropriately boring book that hopefully not
> many customers will actually look in (the box still needs to stay
> hidden!). Sewed the pages together, glued the back over into place,
> and cut out a cavity large enough for a logbook and stamp. To make
> sure the cover doesn't accidentally open if it was being moved around
> from one shelf to another or whatever reason, I cut out room for
> magnets in the pages and washers in the cover which I then glued in
> place. Then pasted paper over them so you can't see them. Looks
> very nice. The paper explains what letterboxing is and to be
> discreet, since the employees there may not know about it!
>
> Then I smuggled the book into the bookstore and planted on the
> appropriate shelf. =) Kind of the opposite of shoplifting, I
> suppose. I'm sneaking books INTO a bookstore.
>
> Anyhow, that's the coolest container I've ever used! It's hidden in
> plain view! Best job of camaflage (sp?) I've ever seen! =) One of
> my proudest moments....
>
> -- Ryan
so cool...is the book still there??....is it a new bookstore or a used bookstore.???...and did u get many logs so far??/....what a neat idea....i for one would be a bit shocked and a bit excited if i opened a "book" and found stuff inside....
wanda
Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: wanda4wanda (wanda4wanda@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 06:12:09 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "rscarpen" wrote:
> > Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
> > other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> > container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich
> > Saver?
>
> Oooh! Oooh! *raising hand*
>
> The 'container' is actually an altered book! I stumbled upon this
> idea while leafing through a book called "Altered Books 101" at a
> stamp store and the idea hit me like a brick. Cutting a cavity into
> a book and hiding the logbook and stamp in it, hidden in plain view
> in a bookstore!
>
> So I went out, bought an appropriately boring book that hopefully not
> many customers will actually look in (the box still needs to stay
> hidden!). Sewed the pages together, glued the back over into place,
> and cut out a cavity large enough for a logbook and stamp. To make
> sure the cover doesn't accidentally open if it was being moved around
> from one shelf to another or whatever reason, I cut out room for
> magnets in the pages and washers in the cover which I then glued in
> place. Then pasted paper over them so you can't see them. Looks
> very nice. The paper explains what letterboxing is and to be
> discreet, since the employees there may not know about it!
>
> Then I smuggled the book into the bookstore and planted on the
> appropriate shelf. =) Kind of the opposite of shoplifting, I
> suppose. I'm sneaking books INTO a bookstore.
>
> Anyhow, that's the coolest container I've ever used! It's hidden in
> plain view! Best job of camaflage (sp?) I've ever seen! =) One of
> my proudest moments....
>
> -- Ryan
so cool...is the book still there??....is it a new bookstore or a used bookstore.???...and did u get many logs so far??/....what a neat idea....i for one would be a bit shocked and a bit excited if i opened a "book" and found stuff inside....
wanda
> > Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
> > other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> > container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich
> > Saver?
>
> Oooh! Oooh! *raising hand*
>
> The 'container' is actually an altered book! I stumbled upon this
> idea while leafing through a book called "Altered Books 101" at a
> stamp store and the idea hit me like a brick. Cutting a cavity into
> a book and hiding the logbook and stamp in it, hidden in plain view
> in a bookstore!
>
> So I went out, bought an appropriately boring book that hopefully not
> many customers will actually look in (the box still needs to stay
> hidden!). Sewed the pages together, glued the back over into place,
> and cut out a cavity large enough for a logbook and stamp. To make
> sure the cover doesn't accidentally open if it was being moved around
> from one shelf to another or whatever reason, I cut out room for
> magnets in the pages and washers in the cover which I then glued in
> place. Then pasted paper over them so you can't see them. Looks
> very nice. The paper explains what letterboxing is and to be
> discreet, since the employees there may not know about it!
>
> Then I smuggled the book into the bookstore and planted on the
> appropriate shelf. =) Kind of the opposite of shoplifting, I
> suppose. I'm sneaking books INTO a bookstore.
>
> Anyhow, that's the coolest container I've ever used! It's hidden in
> plain view! Best job of camaflage (sp?) I've ever seen! =) One of
> my proudest moments....
>
> -- Ryan
so cool...is the book still there??....is it a new bookstore or a used bookstore.???...and did u get many logs so far??/....what a neat idea....i for one would be a bit shocked and a bit excited if i opened a "book" and found stuff inside....
wanda
Re: [LbNA] Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: (PNWEXPLR@aol.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 02:17:03 UTC-05:00
Ryan wrote:
The 'container' is actually an altered book!
Well, shoot, man--that's what I've got on my desk right now, waiting to be
delivered to a bookstore here in Portland, OR. My book is not NEARLY as
fancy/clever as yours, tho. I won't be sneaking it in tho--I know the
bookstore owner and got her permission to do this before I even began carving
the stamp. I've been planning this book-box for many weeks but was
interrupted by regular life--but it's ready to go & I'll be dropping it ASAP.
And here I thought I was so darn clever, and I'd be the first to do this....
Wild Woman
The 'container' is actually an altered book!
Well, shoot, man--that's what I've got on my desk right now, waiting to be
delivered to a bookstore here in Portland, OR. My book is not NEARLY as
fancy/clever as yours, tho. I won't be sneaking it in tho--I know the
bookstore owner and got her permission to do this before I even began carving
the stamp. I've been planning this book-box for many weeks but was
interrupted by regular life--but it's ready to go & I'll be dropping it ASAP.
And here I thought I was so darn clever, and I'd be the first to do this....
Wild Woman
Re: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: Mary Ellen Martel (memlili54@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 03:45:37 UTC-08:00
A plastic travel soap container, the kind with a hinge and sort of a snap hook.
Memlili
mlgainey
other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
-- mlg
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Re: [LbNA] Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: letterboxing mobots (themobots@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 04:09:20 UTC-08:00
for certain microboxes I have been using these little boxes that you use to hide a spare key on your car. THey are about 3" long, 1" wide and less than 1/2" deep. They have magnets on the back so they will stick to things. I have a bunch made that I have to place. They're not perfectly waterproof though, so you have to think hard about where to place them. To wrap the things up inside, I wrap them tightly in plastic and fold it over a few times, sometimes with a rubber band, because the zipper part of a sandwich bag is too thick to fit in the box folded.
Jim
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Re: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: irishtinker (irishtinker@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2003-04-03 08:50:56 UTC-05:00
Not too long ago I hid one in a "diffrent" container. Kind of a themed box
but I don't believe anyone has found it yet.
but I don't believe anyone has found it yet.
Re: [LbNA] Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 13:57:44 UTC
You all should see the Letterbox book at Bull Run Regional library! That
one is great! And informative! What a lot of effort went into it. That's
the most unusual/best container we've seen yet. BeMa
>From: PNWEXPLR@aol.com
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
>Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2003 02:17:03 EST
>
>Ryan wrote:
>The 'container' is actually an altered book!
>
>Well, shoot, man--that's what I've got on my desk right now, waiting to be
>delivered to a bookstore here in Portland, OR. My book is not NEARLY as
>fancy/clever as yours, tho. I won't be sneaking it in tho--I know the
>bookstore owner and got her permission to do this before I even began
>carving
>the stamp. I've been planning this book-box for many weeks but was
>interrupted by regular life--but it's ready to go & I'll be dropping it
>ASAP.
>
>
>And here I thought I was so darn clever, and I'd be the first to do
>this....
>
>Wild Woman
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one is great! And informative! What a lot of effort went into it. That's
the most unusual/best container we've seen yet. BeMa
>From: PNWEXPLR@aol.com
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
>Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2003 02:17:03 EST
>
>Ryan wrote:
>The 'container' is actually an altered book!
>
>Well, shoot, man--that's what I've got on my desk right now, waiting to be
>delivered to a bookstore here in Portland, OR. My book is not NEARLY as
>fancy/clever as yours, tho. I won't be sneaking it in tho--I know the
>bookstore owner and got her permission to do this before I even began
>carving
>the stamp. I've been planning this book-box for many weeks but was
>interrupted by regular life--but it's ready to go & I'll be dropping it
>ASAP.
>
>
>And here I thought I was so darn clever, and I'd be the first to do
>this....
>
>Wild Woman
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Re: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: Odilio (odiliofinder@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 07:45:05 UTC-08:00
I found a box in Nebraska that was hidden in an empty amunition box. It was painted so that it blended into the environment. Also found one in an altoids box.
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Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: rscarpen (RiskyNil@pocketmail.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 16:31:55 UTC
> so cool...is the book still there??....is it a new bookstore or a
> used bookstore.???...and did u get many logs so far??
Well, I don't want to ruin the joys of figuring out the clues, so
I'll just say that yes, the book is still there. And because it's
fairly new, it hasn't gotten many logs yet. As for the new or used
bookstore--you'll just have to come out to California and figure out
the clue yourself. =)
-- Ryan
> used bookstore.???...and did u get many logs so far??
Well, I don't want to ruin the joys of figuring out the clues, so
I'll just say that yes, the book is still there. And because it's
fairly new, it hasn't gotten many logs yet. As for the new or used
bookstore--you'll just have to come out to California and figure out
the clue yourself. =)
-- Ryan
[LbNA] Re: Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: rscarpen (RiskyNil@pocketmail.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 16:35:33 UTC
> for certain microboxes I have been using these little boxes that
> you use to hide a spare key on your car.... They're not perfectly
> waterproof though, so you have to think hard about where to place
> them.
I've used film canisters with magnets attached to get that same
effect, but they seem to be pretty waterproof as well. I've hidden a
couple of those cannisters outside without any bags to protect it or
the contents from the elements, and they've been staying dry just
fine. It might depend on the film canister you use, though, since
they aren't all created equal.
-- Ryan
> you use to hide a spare key on your car.... They're not perfectly
> waterproof though, so you have to think hard about where to place
> them.
I've used film canisters with magnets attached to get that same
effect, but they seem to be pretty waterproof as well. I've hidden a
couple of those cannisters outside without any bags to protect it or
the contents from the elements, and they've been staying dry just
fine. It might depend on the film canister you use, though, since
they aren't all created equal.
-- Ryan
Re: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: BB (bburk@harbornet.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 08:44:43 UTC-08:00
I have used a SURE solid deodorant container cleaned up and painted to blend
with it's surroundings.
Trial n Error
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Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 8:57 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
> Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
> other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
>
> -- mlg
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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with it's surroundings.
Trial n Error
----- Original Message -----
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To:
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Subject: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
> Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
> other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
> container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
>
> -- mlg
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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RE: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: Lillie Gilbert (lillie@wildriveroutfitters.com) |
Date: 2003-04-03 15:01:11 UTC-05:00
Jif peanut butter jars. Top was spray painted a dark color and the
plastic jar was covered in green duct tape. Hides beautifully and the
opening is large enough for most small journals.
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To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
-- mlg
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plastic jar was covered in green duct tape. Hides beautifully and the
opening is large enough for most small journals.
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Subject: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
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Re: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
From: Eric Polk (ericpolk@attbi.com) |
Date: 2003-04-04 06:17:53 UTC-08:00
I've found a couple of super size pill bottles. These are the kind you buy at Costco that come with 500 aspirin. They were wrapped in matte black tape. They are not very waterproof. One of them had filled with water. I tried using a baggie as a gasket in the lid but I haven't been back to check it since the last time it rained.
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To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
-- mlg
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To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Most Unusual Container You've Ever Found?
Rubbermaid containers are ubiquitous for a reason, but boxers use
other containers as well. What's the most unusual or noteworthy
container you've ever stamped into besides a Rubbermaid Sandwich Saver?
-- mlg
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