I took advantage of a break in winter weather here in Montana to
hunt my first "real" letterbox today. It was definitely not a
disappointment. Although the description says short hike I knew
that would not be the case as the state park where the box is
located is closed for the winter so it was a three mile uphill hike
to the start of the clues. But it was a gorgeous sunny day & the
views were outstanding.
The box itself was buried under the snow & also took a bit of
coaxing to separate it from the frozen ground. But once that was
done the box was in great shape & the hand carved stamp was
beautiful. I was happy to make it the first of what I hope will be
many stamps in my log.
mt walker
First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
5 messages in this thread |
Started on 2004-02-21
First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
From: quarksmom (quarksmom@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2004-02-21 03:45:32 UTC
Re: [LbNA] First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
From: dave & diane (vonderinsel@cox.net) |
Date: 2004-02-21 09:38:42 UTC-05:00
I know how you feel. I once had to hike half-way across Rhode Island! Longest ten miles of my life... :)
Dave
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From: quarksmom
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Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 10:45 PM
Subject: [LbNA] First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
I took advantage of a break in winter weather here in Montana to
hunt my first "real" letterbox today. It was definitely not a
disappointment. Although the description says short hike I knew
that would not be the case as the state park where the box is
located is closed for the winter so it was a three mile uphill hike
to the start of the clues. But it was a gorgeous sunny day & the
views were outstanding.
The box itself was buried under the snow & also took a bit of
coaxing to separate it from the frozen ground. But once that was
done the box was in great shape & the hand carved stamp was
beautiful. I was happy to make it the first of what I hope will be
many stamps in my log.
mt walker
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----- Original Message -----
From: quarksmom
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 10:45 PM
Subject: [LbNA] First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
I took advantage of a break in winter weather here in Montana to
hunt my first "real" letterbox today. It was definitely not a
disappointment. Although the description says short hike I knew
that would not be the case as the state park where the box is
located is closed for the winter so it was a three mile uphill hike
to the start of the clues. But it was a gorgeous sunny day & the
views were outstanding.
The box itself was buried under the snow & also took a bit of
coaxing to separate it from the frozen ground. But once that was
done the box was in great shape & the hand carved stamp was
beautiful. I was happy to make it the first of what I hope will be
many stamps in my log.
mt walker
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Fwd: Re: [LbNA] First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
From: Irene Martin (hikersandhounds@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-02-21 07:14:16 UTC-08:00
Well, I blinked once driving through Delaware and the next thing I knew I was in Maryland!! (Sorry Delawareans. I couldn't help myself You're my 2nd favorite state, I swear)!
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Re: Re: [LbNA] First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
From: dave & diane (vonderinsel@cox.net) |
Date: 2004-02-21 21:36:08 UTC-05:00
Isn't that Delawarites?
Diane
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Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 10:14 AM
Subject: Fwd: Re: [LbNA] First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
Well, I blinked once driving through Delaware and the next thing I knew I was in Maryland!! (Sorry Delawareans. I couldn't help myself You're my 2nd favorite state, I swear)!
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Re: Re: [LbNA] First Letterbox - NOT a disapointment
From: Irene Martin (hikersandhounds@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-02-21 18:57:56 UTC-08:00
The Official term is Delawareans. when I began dating the 2nd Mr. Irene in the mid-90's there was a referendum that the folks in DE voted on. Delawareans won. Such a long name for such a cool little state! I love the DE beaches. Sorry Joisey!
dave & diane wrote:Isn't that Delawarites?
Diane
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