Pam, it is usually a good idea to walk away from the hiding spot a
bit to do the stamping, just depends on where you are and how exposed
you are. When you are out in the open and there are likely to be
people around, walking away is a good idea. Out in the middle of the
woods where you are not so likely to encounter other people (or a
bench), just finding a convenient log nearby may be good enough.

Benches are always nice because they give you a good place to lay out
all your stuff... I actually walked about 1/4 mile back up the trail
just to get to a bench one time because it had rained and everything
around was wet and dirty.

I think more important than people seeing you stamping in is to be
careful that you are discreet when you retrieve and replace the box.

SpringChick


--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Pam Kleingers"
wrote:
> Just want to make sure I do this "right"
>
> Once I think I know where the box might be hidden, I should
discreetly check
> (making sure noone sees me poking around and removing it) then, if
I am
> successful, it is best to take the box a short distance away,
perhaps to a
> convenient bench or clearing to stamp in.
>
> Then, I should discreetly replace it right?
>
> I apologize for the basic nature of this questions, but must
confess I
> didn't realize with my first find the covert nature of the hunt. I
was
> lucky no one was around to watch my gang attack the stamping
activity with
> frenzy. Since reading, I know better. Please let me know if I am
missing
> somethign obvious here.
>
> Pam in Cinci
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I wouldn't say that you have to act like a secret agent or anything (play
"mission impossible music" here), but in very public areas I usually try not to
attract attention to myself.

When we go boxing, our 'gear' resembles art supplies (sketchbook log, markers
etc) so if we take our time stamping in we probably look like folks doing
some sketching etc.

With kids, it's a bit harder, since they get so excited when they find a box.
I have taken camp groups boxing and older kids (ages 7+) really love to be
secretive. It's very fun for them to try to act 'nonchalant' and keep it to
themselves.

If you are seeking a box in a public building...like a library or museum etc.
be very careful. As you can imagine, in this day and age of terrorism etc you
can imagine that a person seen looking suspicious or sneaking around could
quickly attract the wrong kind of attention.

Most importantly, don't worry too much about it. It's supposed to be fun.
So....have fun!
-Kim (rustypuff)



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