You were interviewed for an article in "Time" magazine? NO WAY!!!
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Brian, Ryan & Lori"
wrote:
> We were interviewed for the article - we didn't write it
>
> - In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "msishkabibble"
> wrote:
> > Perhaps it would have been wise to list the newbie link in
the "Time
> > (tm)" magazine in the first place. *grin*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Brian, Ryan & Lori"
> > wrote:
> > > Welcome to our lawn!
> > >
> > > We've seen some posting back and forth about the reception
> > > that people are receiving after announcing that they are new
> > > for whatever reason - reading an article, googling a park
> > > or hearing from a friend.
> > >
> > > I'd like to agree with the point of view that every hobby,
> > > and perhaps letterboxing in particular does need new blood
> > > to keep it from stagnating. Many of the "new generation"
> > > 'boxers that we have met lately are contributing great
creations
> > > with imanginative clues and beautifully carved stamps. The log
> > > books are a far cry from the original spiral bound post card
> > > note books that first generation 'boxers
> > > placed. We do learn new ideas generated from the fresh
> > > perspectives of enthusiastic letterboxers who just "signed on".
> > >
> > > I'd like to direct the newer boxers who have many questions
that
> > > seem innocent enough to Mark Pepe's New Boxers talk list (the
> link
> > > can be found in the links section of this talk list or perhaps
> Mark
> > > himself will respond to this post and let you all know how to
> access
> > > it) A mix of more seasoned 'boxers as well as very new ones
> engage in
> > > Q & A, ideas for clue writing, what to bring with you - All of
> these
> > > topics have been discussed to the max on this "big" list.
> > > On the Pepe's talk list, no question about letterboxing is
taboo.
> > > Nobody will flame you. Think of Mark like the protector of
> Newbies.
> > > We really should cannonize him.
> > >
> > > Sometimes - this list is not for the faint of heart, however,
> > > we have made some true friends through letterboxing and
although
> > > we have had some very strong differences of opinions with
> > > others, we have found that most people on this list will
welcome
> you
> > > into their hearts, and their homes. Most 'boxers will go out
of
> their
> > > way to meet you if you happen to be in their area.
> > >
> > > We do welcome you to Letterboxing - try not to have a thin
skin
> but
> > > if you do - remember that Mark Pepe is now designated as the
> Newbie
> > > Protector!
> > >
> > > Thanks - TeamGreenDragon