Ben of RIBNAG writes:
>They cost about $3.50 each, but really, if
> we put a $5 stamp (or, if hand carved, essentially irreplaceable),
> a logbook (always irreplaceable), and a $2 ink pad in the box, it
> makes sense to not skimp on the single most important part of the
> box.
Is it common for people to put ink pads in their boxes? I haven't been doing
that.
-Mark
Ink pads in letterboxes??
6 messages in this thread |
Started on 2001-04-01
Ink pads in letterboxes??
From: Mark Sheehan (sheehan@alumni.indiana.edu) |
Date: 2001-04-01 17:30:25 UTC-06:00
Re: [LbNA] Ink pads in letterboxes??
From: stephen torrey (storrey@dnamail.com) |
Date: 2001-04-01 20:59:55 UTC-04:00
It's really nice to find a specific-colored stamp pad in the boxes, even
though we all have our own stamp pads with us as well. We carry extra ones
in case the original one is no longer there (or never was), but it is a nice
touch. Sometimes the color makes the stamp! Guess it isn't mandatory, but
nice. Ann T.
though we all have our own stamp pads with us as well. We carry extra ones
in case the original one is no longer there (or never was), but it is a nice
touch. Sometimes the color makes the stamp! Guess it isn't mandatory, but
nice. Ann T.
Re: [LbNA] Ink pads in letterboxes??
From: (paisleyorca@webtv.net) |
Date: 2001-04-01 21:18:19 UTC-07:00
In the Pacific NW I have not come across or planted a letterbox that had
an inkpad inside. I just figure it's the finder's responsibility to
carry his or her own. There has always been a stamp and a log book and
usually a writing utensil of some sort. Back on the East Coast they may
put pads in, though I'm not sure, but as far as I know we don't do it
out here. It would get too pricey for me to go to that length and seems
kind of impractical for a variety of reasons (i.e., inkpad gets wet and
drools all over the log). There you go on that topic.
Best regards,
Amanda Briles
aka The Paisley Orca
an inkpad inside. I just figure it's the finder's responsibility to
carry his or her own. There has always been a stamp and a log book and
usually a writing utensil of some sort. Back on the East Coast they may
put pads in, though I'm not sure, but as far as I know we don't do it
out here. It would get too pricey for me to go to that length and seems
kind of impractical for a variety of reasons (i.e., inkpad gets wet and
drools all over the log). There you go on that topic.
Best regards,
Amanda Briles
aka The Paisley Orca
Re: [LbNA] Ink pads in letterboxes??
From: (jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com) |
Date: 2001-04-02 13:11:34 UTC
While it was nice to find different color inkpads in some of the
boxes in CT, most other boxes I've found have not included them. I
think we should keep it simple: clues, box, stamp and logbook. That
should be the minimum requirements. Anything bwyond that is noce,
but not required. There are some climates where inkpads would dry up
pretty fast, and I've seen some pretty messy logbooks that were
stached with inkpads. Let's keep in simple, and if people want to
include more, fine. that's even better. I just don't want anyone to
get the impression that they should be including inkpads too.
Lone Wolf
boxes in CT, most other boxes I've found have not included them. I
think we should keep it simple: clues, box, stamp and logbook. That
should be the minimum requirements. Anything bwyond that is noce,
but not required. There are some climates where inkpads would dry up
pretty fast, and I've seen some pretty messy logbooks that were
stached with inkpads. Let's keep in simple, and if people want to
include more, fine. that's even better. I just don't want anyone to
get the impression that they should be including inkpads too.
Lone Wolf
Re: [LbNA] Ink pads in letterboxes??
From: fred lorch (lonemasswolf@covad.net) |
Date: 2001-04-02 21:05:08 UTC-04:00
I put an ink pad in all of my letterboxes. The ink color is an integral part
of the letterbox theme. This is my touch of creativity. Also, my journal
looks a lot nicer with stamps of varying colors.
the lonemasswolf
p11 f117 x4
of the letterbox theme. This is my touch of creativity. Also, my journal
looks a lot nicer with stamps of varying colors.
the lonemasswolf
p11 f117 x4
Re: [LbNA] Ink pads in letterboxes??
From: joie christensen (see_joy29@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2001-04-02 21:49:07 UTC-04:00
Wow! some do, some don't! The only box I've found with inkpad included was
"icky" due to the condensation inside the box that made the ink run over
everything..since do my best to keep things dry I've chosen not to include
an inkpad in my boxes.I do include a pencil so folks who fall onto one of
letterboxes can "sign" in.All others need to come inkpad in hand!! See
joy
>From: "fred lorch"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To:
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Ink pads in letterboxes??
>Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 21:05:08 -0400
>
>I put an ink pad in all of my letterboxes. The ink color is an integral
>part
>of the letterbox theme. This is my touch of creativity. Also, my journal
>looks a lot nicer with stamps of varying colors.
>
>the lonemasswolf
>
>p11 f117 x4
>
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"icky" due to the condensation inside the box that made the ink run over
everything..since do my best to keep things dry I've chosen not to include
an inkpad in my boxes.I do include a pencil so folks who fall onto one of
letterboxes can "sign" in.All others need to come inkpad in hand!!
joy
>From: "fred lorch"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To:
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Ink pads in letterboxes??
>Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 21:05:08 -0400
>
>I put an ink pad in all of my letterboxes. The ink color is an integral
>part
>of the letterbox theme. This is my touch of creativity. Also, my journal
>looks a lot nicer with stamps of varying colors.
>
>the lonemasswolf
>
>p11 f117 x4
>
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