I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting
on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in for an
event were meant to be hidden and clues written for them. Same deal
for hitch hikers...meant to be hidden in another letterbox.
There have occassionally been the extraordinary boxes like Flutterby
or KMartha that were special works of art or had a long history behind
them. They were in hand-crafted boxes not even suitable for hiding.
Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression of
all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
When I've seen a plethora of boxes at a gathering I won't even stamp
into them. It actually seems like cheating to me. If they contain a
particularly nice stamp carving, I'll stamp it in a seperate book but
not in my journal. Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
Inquiring minds want to know. Funhog
event stamp question
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Started on 2003-11-20
event stamp question
From: funhog1 (funhog@pacifier.com) |
Date: 2003-11-20 17:23:04 UTC
Re: event stamp question
From: bcostley (bobbyeubanks@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-11-20 17:33:18 UTC
It's not just you!
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "funhog1" wrote:
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out
there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
sitting
> on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in for an
> event were meant to be hidden and clues written for them. Same deal
> for hitch hikers...meant to be hidden in another letterbox.
>
> There have occassionally been the extraordinary boxes like
Flutterby
> or KMartha that were special works of art or had a long history
behind
> them. They were in hand-crafted boxes not even suitable for hiding.
> Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression
of
> all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
> sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
>
> When I've seen a plethora of boxes at a gathering I won't even
stamp
> into them. It actually seems like cheating to me. If they contain a
> particularly nice stamp carving, I'll stamp it in a seperate book
but
> not in my journal. Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know. Funhog
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "funhog1"
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out
there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
sitting
> on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in for an
> event were meant to be hidden and clues written for them. Same deal
> for hitch hikers...meant to be hidden in another letterbox.
>
> There have occassionally been the extraordinary boxes like
Flutterby
> or KMartha that were special works of art or had a long history
behind
> them. They were in hand-crafted boxes not even suitable for hiding.
> Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression
of
> all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
> sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
>
> When I've seen a plethora of boxes at a gathering I won't even
stamp
> into them. It actually seems like cheating to me. If they contain a
> particularly nice stamp carving, I'll stamp it in a seperate book
but
> not in my journal. Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know. Funhog
Re: event stamp question
From: Phyto (ME) (phyto_me@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-11-20 18:36:36 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "funhog1" wrote:
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting
> on the table at events?
It's not just event boxes. Hitchhikers are openly displayed. I myself have been
somewhat guilty of hoarding a hiker to bring for just such an occasion.
> Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression of
> all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
> sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
Just as event themed stamps are made just for that purpose and have their
own distinct log books associated with... I agree on that - and most event
stamps have been counted as "event" in their own category. right??
> Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
No from my personal experience. I personally consider them only "event"
stamps that are special and in their own right quote: "found" only at such
places. How many other people have tagged them as an "E"?
In all honesty, the designation means far less than the merit of the stamp and
wondrous box and logs that are usually specially crafted. In principle, I agree
that they are somewhat "easy" to find and perhaps should be placed on site in
consideration only for that day such as part of a series - or perhaps one must
ask a question and the box is procured upon a correct response??
phyto
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting
> on the table at events?
It's not just event boxes. Hitchhikers are openly displayed. I myself have been
somewhat guilty of hoarding a hiker to bring for just such an occasion.
> Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression of
> all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
> sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
Just as event themed stamps are made just for that purpose and have their
own distinct log books associated with... I agree on that - and most event
stamps have been counted as "event" in their own category. right??
> Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
No from my personal experience. I personally consider them only "event"
stamps that are special and in their own right quote: "found" only at such
places. How many other people have tagged them as an "E"?
In all honesty, the designation means far less than the merit of the stamp and
wondrous box and logs that are usually specially crafted. In principle, I agree
that they are somewhat "easy" to find and perhaps should be placed on site in
consideration only for that day such as part of a series - or perhaps one must
ask a question and the box is procured upon a correct response??
phyto
RE: [LbNA] event stamp question
From: Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) |
Date: 2003-11-20 13:45:13 UTC-05:00
Having attended my first event, I actually have an opinion on this!
For me, the thrill of letterboxing is two-fold: the hunt and the stamp
collecting I enjoy exploring new areas and finding the boxes, particularly
with clever clues. My kids and I are discovereing a whole new world and
getting regular exercise as well. I suspect creatign clever placements will
be equally enticing.
I also am fascinated with the intricate hand carved stamps--esp. as I have
finally begun to carve myself and realize the skill invovled in some of
them.Heck, in all of them!
So, I count as found only those boxes that I find. The f coount is not a
huge thing for me, tho hitting that 100 was pretty nifty. I do not count
snail mail boxes, tho I do count hitch hikers. I only count boxes, not
stamps. I do not keep count of anything else just yet, tho I will count
placements as they occur, and may count exchanges, I haven't really
decided.
I keep my stamps in a journal with pictures and stories. I have a seperate
album for events and exchanges. I did indeed stamp into a multitude of
boxes at the gathering and would do so again--the stamps were fantastic and
I like having them in my collection. I do not count them as finds but don't
really care if someone else does. Heck, this is not a competitive sport!
I enjoy these stamps just as I would enjoy other works of art, because that
is what they are and I am grateful to those who share their talents.
I say, let people count and stamp as they choose--in the end, all that
matters is the enjoyment YOU derive from letterboxing--not what anybody else
is counting.
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
F102
I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting
on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in for an
event were meant to be hidden and clues written for them. Same deal
for hitch hikers...meant to be hidden in another letterbox.
There have occassionally been the extraordinary boxes like Flutterby
or KMartha that were special works of art or had a long history behind
them. They were in hand-crafted boxes not even suitable for hiding.
Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression of
all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
When I've seen a plethora of boxes at a gathering I won't even stamp
into them. It actually seems like cheating to me. If they contain a
particularly nice stamp carving, I'll stamp it in a seperate book but
not in my journal. Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
Inquiring minds want to know. Funhog
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For me, the thrill of letterboxing is two-fold: the hunt and the stamp
collecting I enjoy exploring new areas and finding the boxes, particularly
with clever clues. My kids and I are discovereing a whole new world and
getting regular exercise as well. I suspect creatign clever placements will
be equally enticing.
I also am fascinated with the intricate hand carved stamps--esp. as I have
finally begun to carve myself and realize the skill invovled in some of
them.Heck, in all of them!
So, I count as found only those boxes that I find. The f coount is not a
huge thing for me, tho hitting that 100 was pretty nifty. I do not count
snail mail boxes, tho I do count hitch hikers. I only count boxes, not
stamps. I do not keep count of anything else just yet, tho I will count
placements as they occur, and may count exchanges, I haven't really
decided.
I keep my stamps in a journal with pictures and stories. I have a seperate
album for events and exchanges. I did indeed stamp into a multitude of
boxes at the gathering and would do so again--the stamps were fantastic and
I like having them in my collection. I do not count them as finds but don't
really care if someone else does. Heck, this is not a competitive sport!
I enjoy these stamps just as I would enjoy other works of art, because that
is what they are and I am grateful to those who share their talents.
I say, let people count and stamp as they choose--in the end, all that
matters is the enjoyment YOU derive from letterboxing--not what anybody else
is counting.
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
F102
I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting
on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in for an
event were meant to be hidden and clues written for them. Same deal
for hitch hikers...meant to be hidden in another letterbox.
There have occassionally been the extraordinary boxes like Flutterby
or KMartha that were special works of art or had a long history behind
them. They were in hand-crafted boxes not even suitable for hiding.
Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression of
all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
When I've seen a plethora of boxes at a gathering I won't even stamp
into them. It actually seems like cheating to me. If they contain a
particularly nice stamp carving, I'll stamp it in a seperate book but
not in my journal. Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
Inquiring minds want to know. Funhog
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Re: event stamp question
From: Alafair (lkazel@mindspring.com) |
Date: 2003-11-21 13:16:15 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "funhog1" wrote:
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
sitting
> on the table at events?
Funhog, you're my hero! Thanks for echoing my sentiments.
I always prefer an honest "find" rather than a "gimme." Personally,
while I have no interest in the counting aspect of letterboxing,
finding any HH out on the trail is indeed an unexpected surprise and
a joy as opposed to finding one piled on a table with others at a
gathering. I don't really see the point. I generally just ignore
most of those now, though I own there are times, if the stamp is
extraordinary, I take an image of it. I'd still rather find any type
of letterbox fair and square. This being said, as with all things
letterboxing, to each his or her own, eh?
Special and historical event stamps that I don't have already, IMHO,
are different and I do always stamp them in my logbook.
Alafair
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
sitting
> on the table at events?
Funhog, you're my hero! Thanks for echoing my sentiments.
I always prefer an honest "find" rather than a "gimme." Personally,
while I have no interest in the counting aspect of letterboxing,
finding any HH out on the trail is indeed an unexpected surprise and
a joy as opposed to finding one piled on a table with others at a
gathering. I don't really see the point. I generally just ignore
most of those now, though I own there are times, if the stamp is
extraordinary, I take an image of it. I'd still rather find any type
of letterbox fair and square. This being said, as with all things
letterboxing, to each his or her own, eh?
Special and historical event stamps that I don't have already, IMHO,
are different and I do always stamp them in my logbook.
Alafair
Re: event stamp question
From: Bigguy (bigguy9210@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-11-21 13:59:47 UTC
I think one of the great things about letterboxing is that it has so
many facets that appeal to so many people. Some are drawn to it by
the brain crunching clues, some for the killer hikes, some for the
family togetherness, some for the stamp art, etc. I'm not bothered
at all by the hitchhikers at events. If I want them, I'll stamp-in
them. If I don't, I won't. I do count them as 'finds' in my F count
as I would any other hitchhiker. To me, a find is a find no matter
how it comes. I respect the fact that others don't. My count is for
me alone. I'm not in competition with anyone else nor do I
particularly care how they arrive at whatever number they choose to
use if they use one at all. No offense intended to anyone - just my
thoughts on the subject since you asked.
Bigguy
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "funhog1" wrote:
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
sitting
> on the table at events?
many facets that appeal to so many people. Some are drawn to it by
the brain crunching clues, some for the killer hikes, some for the
family togetherness, some for the stamp art, etc. I'm not bothered
at all by the hitchhikers at events. If I want them, I'll stamp-in
them. If I don't, I won't. I do count them as 'finds' in my F count
as I would any other hitchhiker. To me, a find is a find no matter
how it comes. I respect the fact that others don't. My count is for
me alone. I'm not in competition with anyone else nor do I
particularly care how they arrive at whatever number they choose to
use if they use one at all. No offense intended to anyone - just my
thoughts on the subject since you asked.
Bigguy
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "funhog1"
> I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
> mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
sitting
> on the table at events?
Re: event stamp question
From: Denise (crappiefishergirl@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-11-21 14:19:47 UTC
i'm with you BigGuy. there are no rules but your own. that's why i
love letterboxing, i get the freedom to play the way that i want.
it's my game.
btw, nice meeting you and your beautiful family.
> If I want them, I'll stamp-in them. If I don't, I won't. I do
count them as 'finds' in my F count as I would any other
hitchhiker. To me, a find is a find no matter how it comes. I
respect the fact that others don't. My count is for
> me alone. I'm not in competition with anyone else nor do I
> particularly care how they arrive at whatever number they choose
to use if they use one at all.
love letterboxing, i get the freedom to play the way that i want.
it's my game.
btw, nice meeting you and your beautiful family.
> If I want them, I'll stamp-in them. If I don't, I won't. I do
count them as 'finds' in my F count as I would any other
hitchhiker. To me, a find is a find no matter how it comes. I
respect the fact that others don't. My count is for
> me alone. I'm not in competition with anyone else nor do I
> particularly care how they arrive at whatever number they choose
to use if they use one at all.
RE: [LbNA] event stamp question
From: Snowbird (snowbird1848@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-11-21 09:58:33 UTC-08:00
Mamastork shared her Albums at the F-100 Event in Cincinnati last weekend and they were spectacular!! Created a great memory of the different sites. Thanks Pam, enjoyed them. Snowbird
Pam Kleingers wrote:Having attended my first event, I actually have an opinion on this!
For me, the thrill of letterboxing is two-fold: the hunt and the stamp
collecting I enjoy exploring new areas and finding the boxes, particularly
with clever clues. My kids and I are discovereing a whole new world and
getting regular exercise as well. I suspect creatign clever placements will
be equally enticing.
I also am fascinated with the intricate hand carved stamps--esp. as I have
finally begun to carve myself and realize the skill invovled in some of
them.Heck, in all of them!
So, I count as found only those boxes that I find. The f coount is not a
huge thing for me, tho hitting that 100 was pretty nifty. I do not count
snail mail boxes, tho I do count hitch hikers. I only count boxes, not
stamps. I do not keep count of anything else just yet, tho I will count
placements as they occur, and may count exchanges, I haven't really
decided.
I keep my stamps in a journal with pictures and stories. I have a seperate
album for events and exchanges. I did indeed stamp into a multitude of
boxes at the gathering and would do so again--the stamps were fantastic and
I like having them in my collection. I do not count them as finds but don't
really care if someone else does. Heck, this is not a competitive sport!
I enjoy these stamps just as I would enjoy other works of art, because that
is what they are and I am grateful to those who share their talents.
I say, let people count and stamp as they choose--in the end, all that
matters is the enjoyment YOU derive from letterboxing--not what anybody else
is counting.
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
F102
I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting
on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in for an
event were meant to be hidden and clues written for them. Same deal
for hitch hikers...meant to be hidden in another letterbox.
There have occassionally been the extraordinary boxes like Flutterby
or KMartha that were special works of art or had a long history behind
them. They were in hand-crafted boxes not even suitable for hiding.
Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression of
all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
When I've seen a plethora of boxes at a gathering I won't even stamp
into them. It actually seems like cheating to me. If they contain a
particularly nice stamp carving, I'll stamp it in a seperate book but
not in my journal. Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
Inquiring minds want to know. Funhog
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Pam Kleingers
For me, the thrill of letterboxing is two-fold: the hunt and the stamp
collecting I enjoy exploring new areas and finding the boxes, particularly
with clever clues. My kids and I are discovereing a whole new world and
getting regular exercise as well. I suspect creatign clever placements will
be equally enticing.
I also am fascinated with the intricate hand carved stamps--esp. as I have
finally begun to carve myself and realize the skill invovled in some of
them.Heck, in all of them!
So, I count as found only those boxes that I find. The f coount is not a
huge thing for me, tho hitting that 100 was pretty nifty. I do not count
snail mail boxes, tho I do count hitch hikers. I only count boxes, not
stamps. I do not keep count of anything else just yet, tho I will count
placements as they occur, and may count exchanges, I haven't really
decided.
I keep my stamps in a journal with pictures and stories. I have a seperate
album for events and exchanges. I did indeed stamp into a multitude of
boxes at the gathering and would do so again--the stamps were fantastic and
I like having them in my collection. I do not count them as finds but don't
really care if someone else does. Heck, this is not a competitive sport!
I enjoy these stamps just as I would enjoy other works of art, because that
is what they are and I am grateful to those who share their talents.
I say, let people count and stamp as they choose--in the end, all that
matters is the enjoyment YOU derive from letterboxing--not what anybody else
is counting.
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
F102
I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just sitting
on the table at events? I always thought that boxes sent in for an
event were meant to be hidden and clues written for them. Same deal
for hitch hikers...meant to be hidden in another letterbox.
There have occassionally been the extraordinary boxes like Flutterby
or KMartha that were special works of art or had a long history behind
them. They were in hand-crafted boxes not even suitable for hiding.
Then there's ARose's cool Event Stamp Box which has an impression of
all the event stamps from each gathering it has visited. It makes
sense to me that these would be shared at a gathering.
When I've seen a plethora of boxes at a gathering I won't even stamp
into them. It actually seems like cheating to me. If they contain a
particularly nice stamp carving, I'll stamp it in a seperate book but
not in my journal. Do people actually count these as Found boxes?
Inquiring minds want to know. Funhog
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Re: [LbNA] event stamp question
From: Mary (RI) (rid25751@ride.ri.net) |
Date: 2003-11-21 13:28:49 UTC-05:00
How very nicely stated!
My only problem with a bunch of boxes on a table is that it can be confusing and things get lost or taken by mistake, especially when space is limited and things get strewn about and buried. I don't like the idea of someone's box disappearing, and I think one or two may have walked off once. Unless someone is around to answer questions and keep an eye on things, it's easy to see how this can happen. It's nice to have the opportunity to view and stamp all that's available at a gathering if you can find the time. I've always appreciated the generosity of others in all that they do and share at gatherings around here. Whether I partake of what's available or count it in any way is entirely up to me. Isn't that the way it should be?
Mary (RI)
----- Original Message -----
From: Snowbird
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 12:58 PM
Subject: RE: [LbNA] event stamp question
For me, the thrill of letterboxing is two-fold: the hunt and the stamp collecting I enjoy exploring new areas and finding the boxes, particularly with clever clues. My kids and I are discovering a whole new world and getting regular exercise as well. I suspect creating clever placements will be equally enticing.
I also am fascinated with the intricate hand carved stamps--esp. as I have finally begun to carve myself and realize the skill invovled in some of them. Heck, in all of them!
So, I count as found only those boxes that I find. The f count is not a huge thing for me, tho hitting that 100 was pretty nifty. I do not count snail mail boxes, tho I do count hitch hikers. I only count boxes, not stamps. I do not keep count of anything else just yet, tho I will count placements as they occur, and may count exchanges, I haven't really decided.
I keep my stamps in a journal with pictures and stories. I have a separate album for events and exchanges. I did indeed stamp into a multitude of boxes at the gathering and would do so again--the stamps were fantastic and I like having them in my collection.
I do not count them as finds but don't really care if someone else does. Heck, this is not a competitive sport!
I enjoy these stamps just as I would enjoy other works of art, because that is what they are and I am grateful to those who share their talents.
I say, let people count and stamp as they choose--in the end, all that matters is the enjoyment YOU derive from letterboxing--not what anybody else is counting.
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
F102
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My only problem with a bunch of boxes on a table is that it can be confusing and things get lost or taken by mistake, especially when space is limited and things get strewn about and buried. I don't like the idea of someone's box disappearing, and I think one or two may have walked off once. Unless someone is around to answer questions and keep an eye on things, it's easy to see how this can happen. It's nice to have the opportunity to view and stamp all that's available at a gathering if you can find the time. I've always appreciated the generosity of others in all that they do and share at gatherings around here. Whether I partake of what's available or count it in any way is entirely up to me. Isn't that the way it should be?
Mary (RI)
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From: Snowbird
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 12:58 PM
Subject: RE: [LbNA] event stamp question
For me, the thrill of letterboxing is two-fold: the hunt and the stamp collecting I enjoy exploring new areas and finding the boxes, particularly with clever clues. My kids and I are discovering a whole new world and getting regular exercise as well. I suspect creating clever placements will be equally enticing.
I also am fascinated with the intricate hand carved stamps--esp. as I have finally begun to carve myself and realize the skill invovled in some of them. Heck, in all of them!
So, I count as found only those boxes that I find. The f count is not a huge thing for me, tho hitting that 100 was pretty nifty. I do not count snail mail boxes, tho I do count hitch hikers. I only count boxes, not stamps. I do not keep count of anything else just yet, tho I will count placements as they occur, and may count exchanges, I haven't really decided.
I keep my stamps in a journal with pictures and stories. I have a separate album for events and exchanges. I did indeed stamp into a multitude of boxes at the gathering and would do so again--the stamps were fantastic and I like having them in my collection.
I do not count them as finds but don't really care if someone else does. Heck, this is not a competitive sport!
I enjoy these stamps just as I would enjoy other works of art, because that is what they are and I am grateful to those who share their talents.
I say, let people count and stamp as they choose--in the end, all that matters is the enjoyment YOU derive from letterboxing--not what anybody else is counting.
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
F102
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Re: [LbNA] Re: event stamp question
From: Chuck and Laura Lubelczyk (naturbuf@gwi.net) |
Date: 2003-11-21 11:18:04 UTC-08:00
Well said Bigguy! I like your live and let live attitude. I personally
always try to stamp into them (I love looking through my logbook and
seeing the tremendous variety of stamps), but do not count them as
finds. To each his own.
Nautilus
Bigguy wrote:
> I think one of the great things about letterboxing is that it has so
> many facets that appeal to so many people. Some are drawn to it by
> the brain crunching clues, some for the killer hikes, some for the
> family togetherness, some for the stamp art, etc. I'm not bothered
> at all by the hitchhikers at events. If I want them, I'll stamp-in
> them. If I don't, I won't. I do count them as 'finds' in my F count
> as I would any other hitchhiker. To me, a find is a find no matter
> how it comes. I respect the fact that others don't. My count is for
> me alone. I'm not in competition with anyone else nor do I
> particularly care how they arrive at whatever number they choose to
> use if they use one at all. No offense intended to anyone - just my
> thoughts on the subject since you asked.
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> Bigguy
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>>I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
>>mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
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always try to stamp into them (I love looking through my logbook and
seeing the tremendous variety of stamps), but do not count them as
finds. To each his own.
Nautilus
Bigguy wrote:
> I think one of the great things about letterboxing is that it has so
> many facets that appeal to so many people. Some are drawn to it by
> the brain crunching clues, some for the killer hikes, some for the
> family togetherness, some for the stamp art, etc. I'm not bothered
> at all by the hitchhikers at events. If I want them, I'll stamp-in
> them. If I don't, I won't. I do count them as 'finds' in my F count
> as I would any other hitchhiker. To me, a find is a find no matter
> how it comes. I respect the fact that others don't. My count is for
> me alone. I'm not in competition with anyone else nor do I
> particularly care how they arrive at whatever number they choose to
> use if they use one at all. No offense intended to anyone - just my
> thoughts on the subject since you asked.
>
> Bigguy
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "funhog1"
>
>>I am very curious if it's just me or are there other folks out there
>>mystified by the proliferation of letterboxes to be found just
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> sitting
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>>on the table at events?
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event stamp question
From: Dog Scouts Troop (DogScouts@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2003-11-21 21:06:38 UTC-05:00
I've been to several gatherings and there has been 'traveling event stamps'
and hitch hikers passed around at every one of them. I love to see the sig
stamps in the log books for these stamps and also love to see other's
carvings and get them in my book. I don't get to travel much for
letterboxing and would otherwise not see these stamps (a reason I like the
postal boxes too).
The great thing about letterboxing is that there are no rules (supposedly).
If you want to impose rules upon yourself, or impose 'what you like or don't
like' on others, then that is between you and them. But I hope I never miss
an opportunity to see a stamp or log book at an event simply because someone
else doesn't want to see them. They always have the option to pass them up
without interfering with my enjoyment. "Stamp and let Stamp!" is what I say.
Scoutdogs
"Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again"
and hitch hikers passed around at every one of them. I love to see the sig
stamps in the log books for these stamps and also love to see other's
carvings and get them in my book. I don't get to travel much for
letterboxing and would otherwise not see these stamps (a reason I like the
postal boxes too).
The great thing about letterboxing is that there are no rules (supposedly).
If you want to impose rules upon yourself, or impose 'what you like or don't
like' on others, then that is between you and them. But I hope I never miss
an opportunity to see a stamp or log book at an event simply because someone
else doesn't want to see them. They always have the option to pass them up
without interfering with my enjoyment. "Stamp and let Stamp!" is what I say.
Scoutdogs
"Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again"