A "C" is used by some to denote confiscated boxes, which are boxes
that were planted and then confiscated by the park service (i.e. in
National Parks or other areas that are not letterbox-friendly).

Some people have been using "A" for attempted finds, but you could
use it to indicate adopted boxes if you would like. It is your count
and it really only matters to you... although be prepared to answer
questions if you have letters other than the ordinary.

I don't count boxes that I have adopted at all, as I do not count
boxes that have been sent to me by another boxer to be placed in
Michigan, or boxes that I send to other places to be placed there,
usually as part of a series. But that's just me... I'm not really
into the numbers, so I don't really care if they show up in a count
or not.

Do it however it makes sense to you.

SpringChick


--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Lauren May"
wrote:
> I was reading in the Files section about the frequently used
terms.
> I was checking the meaning of some of the "letters" in some peoples
> signatures. In the File, it has a "C" for Confiscated boxes. What
> is that? Also, it says "A" for Attempted...do any of you use "A"
for
> Adopted boxes, or is there another way to list those? Should I
list
> my Adopted box as "P" for Placed, since I am now listed as
> the 'placer' on the website?
>
> I know these have been talked about before, but I want to make sure
> my numbers will be right.
>
> Thanks!
> Lauren May
>
>
>
> Happy HomeSchooler
> Fortress of the Heart
> Fort Heart Homeschool

We don't count attempts until it is a find. A can be for adopted. We
think counting adopted boxes as a "P" is kind of cheap. I mean, you
could go around anarchizing boxes and calling them places then.
Probably not the best idea : )

If you want to count attempts and adopts... try "At" and "Ad". : )

-Steve and Heidi


> Also, it says "A" for Attempted...do any of you use "A" for
> Adopted boxes, or is there another way to list those? Should I
list
> my Adopted box as "P" for Placed, since I am now listed as
> the 'placer' on the website?

--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Steve and Heidi"
wrote:
> We
> think counting adopted boxes as a "P" is kind of cheap. I mean, you
> could go around anarchizing boxes and calling them places then.
> Probably not the best idea : )

That's what I thought as well... didn't seem kosher to me, but I
wanted to find out just how most of you were using these. I like the
idea of "Ad" for adopted... think I'll use that one. :O)

Ah well, whatever works! Thanks!

Lauren May


Fortress of the Heart
Fort Heart Homeschool

Hi!

I don't count Attempted boxes or Confiscated boxes. I just keep trying until
I get the attempted ones and I haven't confiscated any yet! My "C" stands
for Carved Stamps (which I'm sure is more than 8 but I have to check!)

Peppermint Patti
F10 P1 X2 V6 C8


----- Original Message -----
From: "Lauren May"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 11:24 AM
Subject: [LbNA] quick question


> I was reading in the Files section about the frequently used terms.
> I was checking the meaning of some of the "letters" in some peoples
> signatures. In the File, it has a "C" for Confiscated boxes. What
> is that? Also, it says "A" for Attempted...do any of you use "A" for
> Adopted boxes, or is there another way to list those? Should I list
> my Adopted box as "P" for Placed, since I am now listed as
> the 'placer' on the website?
>
> I know these have been talked about before, but I want to make sure
> my numbers will be right.
>
> Thanks!
> Lauren May
>
>
>
> Happy HomeSchooler
> Fortress of the Heart
> Fort Heart Homeschool
>
>
>
>
>
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