I am new to letterboxing. Found my first letterbox by chance and got
interested.
My first letterbox: Carolie's Bench at Selden Creek in CT. Thanks to Pete
and Wanda, their note in the first letterbox let me know that there is a
second letterbox at that location. I can report that both letterboxes at
Carolie's Bench are live and well. The spot is great and is one you can see
the Connecticut River eagles from.
I have since visited the Hamonasett Beach CT letterbox and my compliments to
the Drewclan for some great locations.
I have always lived by the "...leave only footprints" creed and it is nice
to find a group dedicated to that. My father always said you should leave
it better (cleaner) than you found it when ever possible.
I look forward to many letterbox adventures.
About the Geocoaching: An unfortunate incident, best forgotten. Old
Chinese say: "Before you set out for revenge, dig 2 graves."
New to Letterboxing
31 messages in this thread |
Started on 2001-04-19
New to Letterboxing
From: A. Keith Eaton III (keith@ksdmsystems.com) |
Date: 2001-04-19 10:37:19 UTC-04:00
New to Letterboxing
From: browneyes235us (browneyes235us@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-05-18 22:18:18 UTC
Hello everyone! Just started this new and exciting hobby. Although
we live in CT, my daughter and I began our search on Cape Cod with
the Lighthouse series. We found 3 but could not find The one at
Three Sisters. Looking forward to doing more!
we live in CT, my daughter and I began our search on Cape Cod with
the Lighthouse series. We found 3 but could not find The one at
Three Sisters. Looking forward to doing more!
New to Letterboxing
From: spartaquartet (remaryvans@charter.net) |
Date: 2004-03-24 11:51:16 UTC
Hi All, We read about Letterboxing in our local newspaper a few
months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: Donna Magner (donutz716@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-03-24 08:29:42 UTC-08:00
I'll be visiting Alaska this June and there aren't that many planted. Maybe your sister can recruit some friends and plant more in the Cooper's Landing Area, Talkitna, and Denali National Park.
spartaquartet wrote: Hi All, We read about Letterboxing in our local newspaper a few
months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
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months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: ROC'nRON (salladin@frontiernet.net) |
Date: 2004-03-24 16:28:17 UTC-05:00
Welcome to the group. Do you think your sister will tour Upstate NY at
all? What part of the US are you from?
ROC'nRON
spartaquartet wrote:
> Hi All, We read about Letterboxing in our local newspaper a few
>months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
>many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
>Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
>country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
>letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
>leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
>areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
>and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
>
>
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
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all? What part of the US are you from?
ROC'nRON
spartaquartet wrote:
> Hi All, We read about Letterboxing in our local newspaper a few
>months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
>many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
>Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
>country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
>letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
>leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
>areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
>and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
>
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: dave & diane (vonderinsel@cox.net) |
Date: 2004-03-24 19:29:04 UTC-05:00
Welcome all! We're all looking forward to more visitors, and maybe an excusion to Alaska for a cool LB hunt might be a neat idea for us...
Dave
the von der Insels
P.S. - New England is nice to visit, too!
----- Original Message -----
From: spartaquartet
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 6:51 AM
Subject: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
Hi All, We read about Letterboxing in our local newspaper a few
months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
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P.S. - New England is nice to visit, too!
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From: spartaquartet
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 6:51 AM
Subject: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
Hi All, We read about Letterboxing in our local newspaper a few
months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: Lori Doobie (dragonladytcb@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-03-25 04:01:34 UTC-08:00
If you could let us know of where their travels are taking them we could do mini, mini gatherings. Just a thought...
spartaquartet wrote: Hi All, We read about Letterboxing in our local newspaper a few
months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
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spartaquartet
months ago. Now that Spring is upon us we are looking forward to
many adventures finding them. My sister lives in Alaska. She and her
Husbnad will be comming South to the lower 48 this summer on a cross
country camping trip June through September. Keep a lookout in your
letterboxes for a stamp of Mt. MaKinley ie; Denali. Yes they will be
leatterboxing along the way from California to Pennsylvania and other
areas north and south along the way. Wish them well on their trip
and good luck on their quests to stop and stamp your books. :)
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: Van Sickle Family (remaryvans@charter.net) |
Date: 2004-03-25 13:08:48 UTC
I dont think they will be going that far east but they might be
getting as far as Niagra falls.. I am in western Wi. I do know
that they will be doing a west coast swing and then inland to Fl and
thru Wi and back thru Montana and then back north to Alaska but not
nessasarilly in that order hahahaha.
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, ROC'nRON wrote:
> Welcome to the group. Do you think your sister will tour Upstate NY
at
> all? What part of the US are you from?
> ROC'nRON
>
>
getting as far as Niagra falls.. I am in western Wi. I do know
that they will be doing a west coast swing and then inland to Fl and
thru Wi and back thru Montana and then back north to Alaska but not
nessasarilly in that order hahahaha.
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, ROC'nRON
> Welcome to the group. Do you think your sister will tour Upstate NY
at
> all? What part of the US are you from?
> ROC'nRON
>
>
Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: Van Sickle Family (remaryvans@charter.net) |
Date: 2004-03-25 20:22:32 UTC
-
I don't know if Sis will be able to look around AK Anchorage
right now. I think it would be a good idea for her to (get her feet
wet) get started there so she has a clear idea how it all works. Now
that spring has finally come to Wisconsin, My husband and I will be
out and about, with vigor placing and finding boxes in our lovely
state. I do think it would be a great idea for my Sis and her
family to place some boxes around her state. I will pass the idea
onto her and thanks Donna, for the idea. Sierra
-- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Donna Magner
wrote:
> I'll be visiting Alaska this June and there aren't that many
planted. Maybe your sister can recruit some friends and plant more
in the Cooper's Landing Area, Talkitna, and Denali National Park.
>
>]
I don't know if Sis will be able to look around AK Anchorage
right now. I think it would be a good idea for her to (get her feet
wet) get started there so she has a clear idea how it all works. Now
that spring has finally come to Wisconsin, My husband and I will be
out and about, with vigor placing and finding boxes in our lovely
state. I do think it would be a great idea for my Sis and her
family to place some boxes around her state. I will pass the idea
onto her and thanks Donna, for the idea. Sierra
-- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Donna Magner
wrote:
> I'll be visiting Alaska this June and there aren't that many
planted. Maybe your sister can recruit some friends and plant more
in the Cooper's Landing Area, Talkitna, and Denali National Park.
>
>]
New to Letterboxing
From: M Penny (mssngsmthng@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-10 12:21:09 UTC-07:00
Greeting from sunny Las Vegas NV
I just want to introduce myself and ask a few questions. There is still some confusion in my mind about the process.
1) Is the only website to locate clues letterboxing.org?
2) Once you find the box you stamp the pad and leave the box?
3) You create your own box and hiding place?
4) What is the difference between letterboxing and geo caching?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, work like you don't need money,
love like you have never been hurt and
dance like no one's watching.
Regards,
Manuela
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I just want to introduce myself and ask a few questions. There is still some confusion in my mind about the process.
1) Is the only website to locate clues letterboxing.org?
2) Once you find the box you stamp the pad and leave the box?
3) You create your own box and hiding place?
4) What is the difference between letterboxing and geo caching?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, work like you don't need money,
love like you have never been hurt and
dance like no one's watching.
Regards,
Manuela
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Re: New to Letterboxing
From: ndnboxing (ndnboxing@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-09-10 19:52:49 UTC
Hi Manuela,
1. No, many folks have clues on their own websites and on other
websites such as atlasquest.com.
2. Stamp the pad with your stamp and use the stamp in the box to stamp
your logbook. Then re-hide the box very well.
3. You can create your own box and plant it and post the clues. I
would suggest finding some boxes b/4 you plant one so you get a feel
for how the boxes work.
4. Letterboxing uses stamps and clues, geocaches uses coordinates and
people trade out trinkets and stuff in a box.
Please read the FAQ on the website, sign up for the newboxers group
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers), and check out silent doug's
site which has a ton of useful info (www.letterboxing.info)
Hope this helps,
Mark
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, M Penny wrote:
> Greeting from sunny Las Vegas NV
> I just want to introduce myself and ask a few questions. There is
still some confusion in my mind about the process.
> 1) Is the only website to locate clues letterboxing.org?
> 2) Once you find the box you stamp the pad and leave the box?
> 3) You create your own box and hiding place?
> 4) What is the difference between letterboxing and geo caching?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
> So, work like you don't need money,
> love like you have never been hurt and
> dance like no one's watching.
>
> Regards,
>
> Manuela
>
>
> ---------------------------------
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> Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers!
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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
1. No, many folks have clues on their own websites and on other
websites such as atlasquest.com.
2. Stamp the pad with your stamp and use the stamp in the box to stamp
your logbook. Then re-hide the box very well.
3. You can create your own box and plant it and post the clues. I
would suggest finding some boxes b/4 you plant one so you get a feel
for how the boxes work.
4. Letterboxing uses stamps and clues, geocaches uses coordinates and
people trade out trinkets and stuff in a box.
Please read the FAQ on the website, sign up for the newboxers group
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers), and check out silent doug's
site which has a ton of useful info (www.letterboxing.info)
Hope this helps,
Mark
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, M Penny
> Greeting from sunny Las Vegas NV
> I just want to introduce myself and ask a few questions. There is
still some confusion in my mind about the process.
> 1) Is the only website to locate clues letterboxing.org?
> 2) Once you find the box you stamp the pad and leave the box?
> 3) You create your own box and hiding place?
> 4) What is the difference between letterboxing and geo caching?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
> So, work like you don't need money,
> love like you have never been hurt and
> dance like no one's watching.
>
> Regards,
>
> Manuela
>
>
> ---------------------------------
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> Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers!
>
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: John Chapman (john@johnsblog.com) |
Date: 2004-09-10 16:51:15 UTC-04:00
Penny,
Welcome to Letterboxing. Please subscribe to the New Boxers group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/ and repost your question there. Also, make sure that you read the Letterboxing FAQs at http://www.letterboxing.org/faq/faq.html.
Regards,
Choi
----- Original Message -----
From: M Penny
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 15:21
Subject: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
Greeting from sunny Las Vegas NV
I just want to introduce myself and ask a few questions. There is still some confusion in my mind about the process.
1) Is the only website to locate clues letterboxing.org?
2) Once you find the box you stamp the pad and leave the box?
3) You create your own box and hiding place?
4) What is the difference between letterboxing and geo caching?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, work like you don't need money,
love like you have never been hurt and
dance like no one's watching.
Regards,
Manuela
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Welcome to Letterboxing. Please subscribe to the New Boxers group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/ and repost your question there. Also, make sure that you read the Letterboxing FAQs at http://www.letterboxing.org/faq/faq.html.
Regards,
Choi
----- Original Message -----
From: M Penny
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 15:21
Subject: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
Greeting from sunny Las Vegas NV
I just want to introduce myself and ask a few questions. There is still some confusion in my mind about the process.
1) Is the only website to locate clues letterboxing.org?
2) Once you find the box you stamp the pad and leave the box?
3) You create your own box and hiding place?
4) What is the difference between letterboxing and geo caching?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, work like you don't need money,
love like you have never been hurt and
dance like no one's watching.
Regards,
Manuela
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: Zoe-Anne (gronilot@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2004-09-10 16:09:11 UTC-07:00
Welcome from Zoe-Anne also in Las Vegas! It is great to get more boxers here- we really have only a few. I see your questions were already addressed- I just wanted to add a local welcome.
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New to Letterboxing
From: Katie Howard (kccreations1@sbcglobal.net) |
Date: 2005-07-06 07:30:18 UTC-05:00
Hello All!
I just discovered letterboxing quite by accident on the web a few days ago.
I think this would be a wonderful thing my husband and I can together.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I look forward to
learning from all you expert letterboxers out there.
Blessings,
Katie Howard
Celebrating Life and Motherhood through Beautiful Jewelry!
http://www.kccreations.net
-----Original Message-----
From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of rscarpen
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 11:15 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: NEW GROUP -> letterbox-mi
> I am now. I searched for letterbox, letterboxing, and Michigan,
> and didnt find any groups.
There's also a group for every state on Atlas Quest, though I haven't
seen much activity specifically about Michigan in particular. The
Great Lakes group seems like the "main" group for Michigonians.
-- Ryan
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I just discovered letterboxing quite by accident on the web a few days ago.
I think this would be a wonderful thing my husband and I can together.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I look forward to
learning from all you expert letterboxers out there.
Blessings,
Katie Howard
Celebrating Life and Motherhood through Beautiful Jewelry!
http://www.kccreations.net
-----Original Message-----
From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of rscarpen
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 11:15 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: NEW GROUP -> letterbox-mi
> I am now. I searched for letterbox, letterboxing, and Michigan,
> and didnt find any groups.
There's also a group for every state on Atlas Quest, though I haven't
seen much activity specifically about Michigan in particular. The
Great Lakes group seems like the "main" group for Michigonians.
-- Ryan
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Re: New to Letterboxing
From: gwendontoo (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2005-07-06 15:41:04 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Katie Howard"
wrote:
> Hello All!
>
> I just discovered letterboxing quite by accident on the web a few
days ago.
Hello Katie
Welcome to the addiction.
Here are a few sites you can check out and help you find out more
about letterboxing.
Don
http://www.letterboxing.org/faq/faq.html
Silent Doug's site:
http://www.letterboxing.info/
Doug probably has the best info site on Hitch hikers
AtlasQuest:
http://www.atlasquest.com/
Ryan has a link set up "Code of Conduct" that is really good for all
boxers to read
newboxers' group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
Where there is no dumb question, and is "the" place for many
newletterboxers.
> Hello All!
>
> I just discovered letterboxing quite by accident on the web a few
days ago.
Hello Katie
Welcome to the addiction.
Here are a few sites you can check out and help you find out more
about letterboxing.
Don
http://www.letterboxing.org/faq/faq.html
Silent Doug's site:
http://www.letterboxing.info/
Doug probably has the best info site on Hitch hikers
AtlasQuest:
http://www.atlasquest.com/
Ryan has a link set up "Code of Conduct" that is really good for all
boxers to read
newboxers' group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
Where there is no dumb question, and is "the" place for many
newletterboxers.
Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: JOY (TeamTexUS@houston.rr.com) |
Date: 2005-07-07 16:56:01 UTC-05:00
Welcome to the group!
JOY
-------Original Message-------
From: Katie Howard
Date: 07/06/05 07:36:21
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
Hello All!
I just discovered letterboxing quite by accident on the web a few days ago.
I think this would be a wonderful thing my husband and I can together.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I look forward to
learning from all you expert letterboxers out there.
Blessings,
Katie Howard
Celebrating Life and Motherhood through Beautiful Jewelry!
http://www.kccreations.net
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From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of rscarpen
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 11:15 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: NEW GROUP -> letterbox-mi
> I am now. I searched for letterbox, letterboxing, and Michigan,
> and didnt find any groups.
There's also a group for every state on Atlas Quest, though I haven't
seen much activity specifically about Michigan in particular. The
Great Lakes group seems like the "main" group for Michigonians.
-- Ryan
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JOY
-------Original Message-------
From: Katie Howard
Date: 07/06/05 07:36:21
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
Hello All!
I just discovered letterboxing quite by accident on the web a few days ago.
I think this would be a wonderful thing my husband and I can together.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I look forward to
learning from all you expert letterboxers out there.
Blessings,
Katie Howard
Celebrating Life and Motherhood through Beautiful Jewelry!
http://www.kccreations.net
-----Original Message-----
From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of rscarpen
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 11:15 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Re: NEW GROUP -> letterbox-mi
> I am now. I searched for letterbox, letterboxing, and Michigan,
> and didnt find any groups.
There's also a group for every state on Atlas Quest, though I haven't
seen much activity specifically about Michigan in particular. The
Great Lakes group seems like the "main" group for Michigonians.
-- Ryan
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* Visit your group "letterbox-usa
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New to Letterboxing
From: speccrdt (t.lipkin@att.net) |
Date: 2008-03-16 15:12:11 UTC
I am new to Letterboxing does any one know of any in Connecticut or any
active Letterboxers in Connecticut
active Letterboxers in Connecticut
Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: dabhid07 (dabhid07@yahoo.co.uk) |
Date: 2008-03-17 17:12:23 UTC
> I am new to Letterboxing does any one know of any in Connecticut or any
> active Letterboxers in Connecticut
No, for some reason Letterboxing never seems to have caught on in Connecticut.
Ha ha, just kidding. I think I read somewhere that there's still one stump somewhere outside Hartford that doesn't have a letterbox hidden in it yet. Start here: http://letterboxing.org/BoxStateRegion.php?state=ct for more info.
dave
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> active Letterboxers in Connecticut
No, for some reason Letterboxing never seems to have caught on in Connecticut.
Ha ha, just kidding. I think I read somewhere that there's still one stump somewhere outside Hartford that doesn't have a letterbox hidden in it yet. Start here: http://letterboxing.org/BoxStateRegion.php?state=ct for more info.
dave
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: (Stacey52102@aol.com) |
Date: 2008-03-17 14:19:29 UTC-04:00
We live and box in CT. We are approaching our 1 year anniversary
boxing...(In June). We are addicted. It is myself, my husband and my almost 6 year
old son. Welcome and if we can be of any help please let us know!!!!
The Treasure Vikings
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boxing...(In June). We are addicted. It is myself, my husband and my almost 6 year
old son. Welcome and if we can be of any help please let us know!!!!
The Treasure Vikings
**************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money &
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: (ButterflyPR@comcast.net) |
Date: 2008-03-17 21:41:54 UTC
Isn't that the stump that beernut just planted under?
;-)
Kit Kat
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> > I am new to Letterboxing does any one know of any in Connecticut or any
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Kit Kat
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From: dabhid07
> > I am new to Letterboxing does any one know of any in Connecticut or any
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Re: [LbNA] New to Letterboxing
From: (ButterflyPR@comcast.net) |
Date: 2008-03-17 21:43:01 UTC
But seriously, what part of Connecticut are you from? I'm in Middlesex County.
Kit Kat
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From: "speccrdt"
> I am new to Letterboxing does any one know of any in Connecticut or any
> active Letterboxers in Connecticut
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Kit Kat
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> I am new to Letterboxing does any one know of any in Connecticut or any
> active Letterboxers in Connecticut
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New to Letterboxing
From: babyfordawn1983 (babyfordawn1983@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2009-03-29 03:14:07 UTC
I just heard about Letterboxing today and I want to do this for my family. I read about how to get started on the letterbox.org website but I am still confused. Could someone explain to me how this all works? Thanks!
Re: New to Letterboxing
From: SandiBox (sandibox@msn.com) |
Date: 2009-03-29 05:42:33 UTC
Dawn,
Welcome to letterboxing! Here are the basics...
What you need:
*Rubber Stamp - usually a hand-carved or store-bought rubber stamp. This is your "signature stamp" that represents you and your family.
*Blank journal to use as a "logbook"
*Ink pad(s) - some letterboxes will include an ink pad; most in my area do not.
*Pen or pencil
*Clues to letterbox(es)
What you do:
*Follow the clues to locate the letterbox
*Open the box, making sure you notice how everything was packaged.
*Ink up the rubber stamp from the letterbox and make an impression in your logbook.
*Ink up your signature stamp and make an impression in the letterbox's logbook.
*Leave a note to the planter in the letterbox's logbook - about the hike, the weather, how you liked the box, etc.
*Repackage the letterbox the way you found it, making sure all ziplock bags are sealed and the container is sealed properly.
*Replace the letterbox where you found it, making sure it is completely hidden from view.
Like I said, this is the bare basics, but there are many "best practices", nuances and much, much more to discover. I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
Good Luck,
SandiBox
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "babyfordawn1983" wrote:
>
> I just heard about Letterboxing today and I want to do this for my family. I read about how to get started on the letterbox.org website but I am still confused. Could someone explain to me how this all works? Thanks!
>
Welcome to letterboxing! Here are the basics...
What you need:
*Rubber Stamp - usually a hand-carved or store-bought rubber stamp. This is your "signature stamp" that represents you and your family.
*Blank journal to use as a "logbook"
*Ink pad(s) - some letterboxes will include an ink pad; most in my area do not.
*Pen or pencil
*Clues to letterbox(es)
What you do:
*Follow the clues to locate the letterbox
*Open the box, making sure you notice how everything was packaged.
*Ink up the rubber stamp from the letterbox and make an impression in your logbook.
*Ink up your signature stamp and make an impression in the letterbox's logbook.
*Leave a note to the planter in the letterbox's logbook - about the hike, the weather, how you liked the box, etc.
*Repackage the letterbox the way you found it, making sure all ziplock bags are sealed and the container is sealed properly.
*Replace the letterbox where you found it, making sure it is completely hidden from view.
Like I said, this is the bare basics, but there are many "best practices", nuances and much, much more to discover. I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
Good Luck,
SandiBox
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "babyfordawn1983"
>
> I just heard about Letterboxing today and I want to do this for my family. I read about how to get started on the letterbox.org website but I am still confused. Could someone explain to me how this all works? Thanks!
>
RE: [LbNA] Re: New to Letterboxing
From: rifamily (RIFamily@cox.net) |
Date: 2009-03-29 06:23:40 UTC-04:00
This link will take you to info, FAQs, Getting Started, Code of Conduct,
History.....
RIFamily
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History.....
RIFamily
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Re: New to Letterboxing
From: Lady Eilonwy (dragonflyart@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2009-03-29 07:46:30 UTC-07:00
I would add one more thing to SandiBox's list. It would be nice to contact the placer on whatever site the clues were found to let him/her/them that you found it and what the condition is - or if it is obviously missing. The placer may not be in the same area and won't be able to check on the box.
Lady Eilonwy
Mid-MO
Re: [LbNA] Re: New to Letterboxing
From: Gail Metzger (queenofswords110@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2009-03-29 10:40:16 UTC-07:00
Great point! And, if you decide at some point to try your hand at carving and placing your own box, and while hunting them down that it is extremely important to disturb the area's foliage as little as humanly possible. Definitely print, read, and re-read the code of conduct. Seems too often new boxers are so excited to begin that this is overlooked.
Have a ball! It IS a wonderful pastime be it solitary or family hobby!
QoS
--- On Sun, 3/29/09, Lady Eilonwy wrote:
From: Lady Eilonwy
Subject: [LbNA] Re: New to Letterboxing
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 10:46 AM
I would add one more thing to SandiBox's list. It would be nice to contact the placer on whatever site the clues were found to let him/her/them that you found it and what the condition is - or if it is obviously missing. The placer may not be in the same area and won't be able to check on the box.
Lady Eilonwy
Mid-MO
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Have a ball! It IS a wonderful pastime be it solitary or family hobby!
QoS
--- On Sun, 3/29/09, Lady Eilonwy
From: Lady Eilonwy
Subject: [LbNA] Re: New to Letterboxing
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 10:46 AM
I would add one more thing to SandiBox's list. It would be nice to contact the placer on whatever site the clues were found to let him/her/them that you found it and what the condition is - or if it is obviously missing. The placer may not be in the same area and won't be able to check on the box.
Lady Eilonwy
Mid-MO
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Re: New to Letterboxing
From: Nathan Brown (Cyclonic07@aol.com) |
Date: 2009-04-10 15:09:59 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SandiBox" wrote:
I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
>
I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a friendly place and you should stay away from it.
Instead I would recommend finding the group that is local to you. You will be better informed on the common practices of the local boxing population as well as get a better feel for things closer to home. Sometimes you will even get clues to boxes you would not find listed anywhere else.
I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
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I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a friendly place and you should stay away from it.
Instead I would recommend finding the group that is local to you. You will be better informed on the common practices of the local boxing population as well as get a better feel for things closer to home. Sometimes you will even get clues to boxes you would not find listed anywhere else.
Re: New to Letterboxing
From: Elizabeth (zorket@gmail.com) |
Date: 2009-04-11 13:56:22 UTC
This is probably as good a place as any to ask questions...
Most of your questions can be answered on the AQ boards, or just by perusing the site. I started on letterboxing.org, and read through much of what they had to offer. It's all good. Then just get started. I had to be prodded to plant my first box. I had so many questions - and was told to just get my butt in gear and do it, and stop fretting about it. That was the best advice! You really will "learn as you go."
zorket
-- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Nathan Brown" wrote:
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SandiBox" wrote:
> I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
> >
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> I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a friendly place and you should stay away from it.
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> Instead I would recommend finding the group that is local to you. You will be better informed on the common practices of the local boxing population as well as get a better feel for things closer to home. Sometimes you will even get clues to boxes you would not find listed anywhere else.
>
Most of your questions can be answered on the AQ boards, or just by perusing the site. I started on letterboxing.org, and read through much of what they had to offer. It's all good. Then just get started. I had to be prodded to plant my first box. I had so many questions - and was told to just get my butt in gear and do it, and stop fretting about it. That was the best advice! You really will "learn as you go."
zorket
-- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Nathan Brown"
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> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SandiBox"
> I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
> >
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> I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a friendly place and you should stay away from it.
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> Instead I would recommend finding the group that is local to you. You will be better informed on the common practices of the local boxing population as well as get a better feel for things closer to home. Sometimes you will even get clues to boxes you would not find listed anywhere else.
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Re: New to Letterboxing
From: mangamuch (mangamuch@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2009-04-11 15:35:08 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Nathan Brown" wrote:
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> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SandiBox" wrote:
> I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
> >
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> I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a friendly place and you should stay away from it.
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> Instead I would recommend finding the group that is local to you. You will be better informed on the common practices of the local boxing population as well as get a better feel for things closer to home. Sometimes you will even get clues to boxes you would not find listed anywhere else.
>I disagree! I think every letterboxer has the right to belong to any Yahoo, Facebook or Myspace
Letterboxing group. I think new boxers should explore all the possible resources. True that they should connect on a local level, they should also be connected to the rest of the national community. How would you like it if when you were a new boxer were told that you shouldn't join this group or that one. I know that I wouldn't like that, All I would be wanting to do is learn more about this great hobby. For most new boxers joining different is one of the many different ways to learn. That is what I think!
Mocchi!
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> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SandiBox"
> I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you might have.
> >
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> I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a friendly place and you should stay away from it.
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> Instead I would recommend finding the group that is local to you. You will be better informed on the common practices of the local boxing population as well as get a better feel for things closer to home. Sometimes you will even get clues to boxes you would not find listed anywhere else.
>I disagree! I think every letterboxer has the right to belong to any Yahoo, Facebook or Myspace
Letterboxing group. I think new boxers should explore all the possible resources. True that they should connect on a local level, they should also be connected to the rest of the national community. How would you like it if when you were a new boxer were told that you shouldn't join this group or that one. I know that I wouldn't like that, All I would be wanting to do is learn more about this great hobby. For most new boxers joining different is one of the many different ways to learn. That is what I think!
Mocchi!
Re: New to Letterboxing
From: jim54invc (jim54invc@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2009-04-12 15:44:24 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Nathan Brown" wrote:
>> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SandiBox" wrote:
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>> I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers >> yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are >> very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you
>> might have.
> I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers
> that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a
> friendly place and you should stay away from it.
I am sorry, but I *must* disagree with you on this. The Newboxers Group is a great place for new letterboxers (and even grizzled vets) to ask questions. The membership is very helpful, and is willing to answer the same questions over and over for each new person who shows up in the Group :-) I know something of why you feel otherwise, and occasionally I even agree with you, a little ;-) You are entitled to your opinion, and you did a nice job of expressing it without being vitriolic. But I have the opposite opinion, and I felt that it needed to be expressed, as well.
chaosmanor
>> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SandiBox" wrote:
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>> I would strongly recommend that you also join the New Letterboxers >> yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/. They are >> very friendly and helpful in answering any other questions you
>> might have.
> I would recommend NOT joining that list. For the owner and powers
> that be there it is either my way or the highway. It is NOT a
> friendly place and you should stay away from it.
I am sorry, but I *must* disagree with you on this. The Newboxers Group is a great place for new letterboxers (and even grizzled vets) to ask questions. The membership is very helpful, and is willing to answer the same questions over and over for each new person who shows up in the Group :-) I know something of why you feel otherwise, and occasionally I even agree with you, a little ;-) You are entitled to your opinion, and you did a nice job of expressing it without being vitriolic. But I have the opposite opinion, and I felt that it needed to be expressed, as well.
chaosmanor
Re: [LbNA] Re: New to Letterboxing
From: John Chapman (john@johnsblog.com) |
Date: 2009-04-12 17:11:37 UTC-04:00
> I agree completely. The only time that I've seen any control used
> was to throw water on a flame war. I've always found it helpful and
> friendly. -- Choi
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> I am sorry, but I *must* disagree with you on this. The Newboxers
> Group is a great place for new letterboxers (and even grizzled
> vets) to ask questions. The membership is very helpful, and is
> willing to answer the same questions over and over for each new
> person who shows up in the Group :-) I know something of why you
> feel otherwise, and occasionally I even agree with you, a
> little ;-) You are entitled to your opinion, and you did a nice job
> of expressing it without being vitriolic. But I have the opposite
> opinion, and I felt that it needed to be expressed, as well.
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> chaosmanor
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> was to throw water on a flame war. I've always found it helpful and
> friendly. -- Choi
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> I am sorry, but I *must* disagree with you on this. The Newboxers
> Group is a great place for new letterboxers (and even grizzled
> vets) to ask questions. The membership is very helpful, and is
> willing to answer the same questions over and over for each new
> person who shows up in the Group :-) I know something of why you
> feel otherwise, and occasionally I even agree with you, a
> little ;-) You are entitled to your opinion, and you did a nice job
> of expressing it without being vitriolic. But I have the opposite
> opinion, and I felt that it needed to be expressed, as well.
>
> chaosmanor
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