OH-- hates new letterboxers?

2 messages in this thread | Started on 2004-08-09

Re: [LbNA] OH-- hates new letterboxers?

From: Debra Nickles (artndeb@horizonview.net) | Date: 2004-08-09 10:59:52 UTC-04:00

Good advice Mama Stork. Funny about the "visible corner," too!

I have a question for Southern Ohio boxers:
Is there a "tree identification" series out there any where? You know,
perhaps an oak leaf stamp placed by an oak tree, ect.?

Thanks so much,
Froggiebaby!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Pam Kleingers"
To:
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 5:38 AM
Subject: RE: [LbNA] hates new letterboxers?

> I stumbled upon letterboxing nearly a year ago because of a magazine
> article. I did not take time to careful read the FAQs or to subscribe to
> the list and learn first; I read enough to get the basics and set out that
> night with the family in tow. I was lucky in that the article I read
> emphasized the discretion aspect. Since then, I have become a decent
> letterboxed and shudder at some of my earlier errors. I also shudder a
bit
> when I read some of the posts from some of the new boxers who have come
here
> because of the most recent article--and wonder about those who do not even
> take the time to join a list such as this. What havoc are they wreaking?
>
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> I think this note is a gentle wake-up call especially in the wake of an
> article that reached so many people and has generated a lot of
> interest--and, while some very sincere letterboxers are being introduced
to
> the hobby, many more will attempt a few boxes then loose interest. These
are
> the ones less likely to respect the nuances of letterboxing and announce
to
> everyone on the trail what they are looking for; these are the ones that
try
> to get large groups involved before they truly understand and have
> experienced letterboxing. These are the people who plop down next to the
> hiding spot to stamp in, and then casually rehide the box (I actually
> thought leaving a corner of the box exposed was a good thing--that it
would
> make it easier for the next seeker to find the box! I am much better
now!)
>
> So, if you are serious about the hobby take this note as intended
and
> heed any of the points that apply to you. If none do, nod wisely and get
> out there and box!
>
> Mama Stork
> aka Pam in Cinci
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> > what do you think? am i being too sensitive or does this person seem
> > to hate new players?
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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RE: [LbNA] OH-- hates new letterboxers?

From: Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) | Date: 2004-08-09 12:40:37 UTC-04:00

Well Hi there Froggiebaby!

I am excited to see a new S. Ohioan--tho I must confess I am in the SW Ohio
area. BigGuy and Mr. Bloodhound kindly let us sneak East to box every now
and again! Both are great people--as are BigGuys family. I am planning a
trip out your way soon; perhaps we can meet up for an exchange?

Mr. Bloodhound's clues are on the LbNA site.

As far as I know, there is not a specific series on trees, tho I have come
across an occasional plant such as you describe. I personally would enjoy
such a series as I am striving to learn to distinguish amongst trees now
that I am out and about in nature (My first challenge is to accurately
identify poison ivy tho!)

Looking forward to finding some of your boxes eventually, and of course, to
meeting you on the trail.

Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
>
> Good advice Mama Stork. Funny about the "visible corner," too!
>
> I have a question for Southern Ohio boxers:
> Is there a "tree identification" series out there any where? You know,
> perhaps an oak leaf stamp placed by an oak tree, ect.?
>
>