My family just learned about letterboxing and we are so excited about
it...at least we were. We have spent the last 2 wks designing and
carving our stamps. We went out this morning and "came home empty
handed". We could not find the box anywhere. We found all the
landmarks, but no box in site. We poked around in the ground, but
didn't want to disturb the ground too much. I was under the
impression that the boxes were not buried. Am I right. Needless to
say my 7,6 and 4 year olds are pretty bummed as is there Mom. Any and
all pointers are welcomed.
Newby family
9 messages in this thread |
Started on 2005-07-09
Newby family
From: Deborah (fivebal4s@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 04:12:24 UTC
Re: Newby family
From: cadenza74 (jjcadenza@gmail.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 06:16:01 UTC
Wow, I love you guys already if you put that much thought into your
signature stamps. You will do well.
The old addage is true. If at first you don't succeed, try, try
again! Keep on going. I had a hard time finding some of my early
boxes, but I find most of them. Sometimes missing boxes is part of
the risk. It happens to all of us. Enjoy the adventure for what else
you gain--a nice hike, a day in a park, whatever.
Another thing that can be helpful is to email letterboxers in the
area. I often keep track of many of the boxes around here so that I
can help other boxers along when they visit. Where are you at?
emailing placers or checking on regional lists can make a difference
sometimes. The biggest thing though is to learn to enjoy all of the
aspects of letterboxing. Find fun things about each place and it will
help when a box goes missing (oh and rehide them well so others aren't
missing for future finders :)
Welcome to the obsession. You will love it. Letterboxing is great
and, even though we are a crazy bunch sometimes, letterboxers are
pretty great too. I have made some great friends here.
Cadenza
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Deborah" wrote:
> My family just learned about letterboxing and we are so excited
about
> it...at least we were. We have spent the last 2 wks designing and
> carving our stamps. We went out this morning and "came home empty
> handed". We could not find the box anywhere. We found all the
> landmarks, but no box in site. We poked around in the ground, but
> didn't want to disturb the ground too much. I was under the
> impression that the boxes were not buried. Am I right. Needless
to
> say my 7,6 and 4 year olds are pretty bummed as is there Mom. Any
and
> all pointers are welcomed.
signature stamps. You will do well.
The old addage is true. If at first you don't succeed, try, try
again! Keep on going. I had a hard time finding some of my early
boxes, but I find most of them. Sometimes missing boxes is part of
the risk. It happens to all of us. Enjoy the adventure for what else
you gain--a nice hike, a day in a park, whatever.
Another thing that can be helpful is to email letterboxers in the
area. I often keep track of many of the boxes around here so that I
can help other boxers along when they visit. Where are you at?
emailing placers or checking on regional lists can make a difference
sometimes. The biggest thing though is to learn to enjoy all of the
aspects of letterboxing. Find fun things about each place and it will
help when a box goes missing (oh and rehide them well so others aren't
missing for future finders :)
Welcome to the obsession. You will love it. Letterboxing is great
and, even though we are a crazy bunch sometimes, letterboxers are
pretty great too. I have made some great friends here.
Cadenza
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Deborah"
> My family just learned about letterboxing and we are so excited
about
> it...at least we were. We have spent the last 2 wks designing and
> carving our stamps. We went out this morning and "came home empty
> handed". We could not find the box anywhere. We found all the
> landmarks, but no box in site. We poked around in the ground, but
> didn't want to disturb the ground too much. I was under the
> impression that the boxes were not buried. Am I right. Needless
to
> say my 7,6 and 4 year olds are pretty bummed as is there Mom. Any
and
> all pointers are welcomed.
Re: [LbNA] Re: Newby family
From: (StDebb@aol.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 09:23:59 UTC-04:00
Not finding the box sometimes is part of the game, of course, but I wish I
could wave a magic wand and make it so newbies would ALWAYS find their very
first box.
DebBee
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could wave a magic wand and make it so newbies would ALWAYS find their very
first box.
DebBee
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Re: [LbNA] Newby family
From: JOY (TeamTexUS@houston.rr.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 08:39:52 UTC-05:00
First of all, welcome to the group! Letterboxing is a great hobby- I have
two 13 year old boys, and they really love it!
What a bummer that the first box you went after was missing! Sometimes boxes
do go missing. They may be washed away by rain, or some noxer may discover
it by accident and steal it. Boxes are not usually buried, or if they are,
they are just put in a little hollow with leaves, rocks and sticks on top.
Be sure and let the placer know, so that the clues can be updated, and the
next boxer will know the box is gone. Sometimes placers will carve a new
stamp and replace the box.
I usually have clues to 4 or 5 boxes in the area when we go, so that if one
or more are missing, we still come home with new stamps in our logs.
If you don't mind advertising your location, you could also ask if anyone
has found boxes in your area recently.
Happy Trails,
JOY of TeamTexUS
-------Original Message-------
From: Deborah
Date: 07/08/05 23:14:45
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Newby family
My family just learned about letterboxing and we are so excited about
it...at least we were. We have spent the last 2 wks designing and
carving our stamps. We went out this morning and "came home empty
handed". We could not find the box anywhere. We found all the
landmarks, but no box in site. We poked around in the ground, but
didn't want to disturb the ground too much. I was under the
impression that the boxes were not buried. Am I right. Needless to
say my 7,6 and 4 year olds are pretty bummed as is there Mom. Any and
all pointers are welcomed.
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two 13 year old boys, and they really love it!
What a bummer that the first box you went after was missing! Sometimes boxes
do go missing. They may be washed away by rain, or some noxer may discover
it by accident and steal it. Boxes are not usually buried, or if they are,
they are just put in a little hollow with leaves, rocks and sticks on top.
Be sure and let the placer know, so that the clues can be updated, and the
next boxer will know the box is gone. Sometimes placers will carve a new
stamp and replace the box.
I usually have clues to 4 or 5 boxes in the area when we go, so that if one
or more are missing, we still come home with new stamps in our logs.
If you don't mind advertising your location, you could also ask if anyone
has found boxes in your area recently.
Happy Trails,
JOY of TeamTexUS
-------Original Message-------
From: Deborah
Date: 07/08/05 23:14:45
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Newby family
My family just learned about letterboxing and we are so excited about
it...at least we were. We have spent the last 2 wks designing and
carving our stamps. We went out this morning and "came home empty
handed". We could not find the box anywhere. We found all the
landmarks, but no box in site. We poked around in the ground, but
didn't want to disturb the ground too much. I was under the
impression that the boxes were not buried. Am I right. Needless to
say my 7,6 and 4 year olds are pretty bummed as is there Mom. Any and
all pointers are welcomed.
YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
Visit your group "letterbox-usa" on the web.
To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
letterbox-usa-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Re: [LbNA] Newby family
From: Deborah (fivebal4s@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 14:59:43 UTC
Thank you all for a warm welcome and the words of encouragement.
Of course I knew there was a possibility we wouldn't find the box,
but try explaining that to little ones. We live in Amarillo, TX.
We were looking for Palo Duro Mouse...on up the trail there is
another LB, Lighthouse, but that was another 2 miles and I didn't
think the kiddos would make it. ;-)
I think we might jump in the car today and see if we can find
Armadillo Letterbox today. I might not tell the kids what we are
doing until we actually find one. The were SO disappointed. I kept
praying that God would reveal the box if it were there, but no luck,
so it probably got washed away in a big rain we had awhile back or
was taken.
I was just wondering, do you "waterproof" your labels on the box? I
can't remember if it was this group or the TX group that had samples
of labels, but waterproofing labels is very simple to do.
Thanks again,
Deborah
Of course I knew there was a possibility we wouldn't find the box,
but try explaining that to little ones. We live in Amarillo, TX.
We were looking for Palo Duro Mouse...on up the trail there is
another LB, Lighthouse, but that was another 2 miles and I didn't
think the kiddos would make it. ;-)
I think we might jump in the car today and see if we can find
Armadillo Letterbox today. I might not tell the kids what we are
doing until we actually find one. The were SO disappointed. I kept
praying that God would reveal the box if it were there, but no luck,
so it probably got washed away in a big rain we had awhile back or
was taken.
I was just wondering, do you "waterproof" your labels on the box? I
can't remember if it was this group or the TX group that had samples
of labels, but waterproofing labels is very simple to do.
Thanks again,
Deborah
Re: [LbNA] Newby family
From: (StDebb@aol.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 11:05:49 UTC-04:00
fivebal4s@yahoo.com writes:
> waterproofing labels is very simple to do.
>
Do share, then! My efforts haven't been very effective so far.
DebBee
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> waterproofing labels is very simple to do.
>
Do share, then! My efforts haven't been very effective so far.
DebBee
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Re: [LbNA] Newby family
From: Deborah (fivebal4s@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 15:15:19 UTC
Well, I used to make soap and other bath products, so I have tried
several things. First I used clear packing tape, but I don't know
that that would hold up with temp. chages.
My favorite way to waterproof is using Clear Acrylic Sealer. I would
print the labels and let them dry. Then I would simply spray them
with the sealer. I usually put two coats on. Again, I don't know
how this would do with prolonged exposure to the weather, but it's
better than nothing!
several things. First I used clear packing tape, but I don't know
that that would hold up with temp. chages.
My favorite way to waterproof is using Clear Acrylic Sealer. I would
print the labels and let them dry. Then I would simply spray them
with the sealer. I usually put two coats on. Again, I don't know
how this would do with prolonged exposure to the weather, but it's
better than nothing!
Re: [LbNA] Newby family
From: Chuck & Molly (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-07-09 09:48:04 UTC-07:00
You have been given some excellent advice from the others on this list. The only advice I can offer is don't give up. It's unfortunate that you had a bad start but believe me, it does get easier with experience and letterboxing is an excellent, fun hobby. I think you will enjoy it. Good luck in your future attempts....Chuck and Molly (in CT)
Deborah wrote:My family just learned about letterboxing and we are so excited about
it...at least we were. We have spent the last 2 wks designing and
carving our stamps. We went out this morning and "came home empty
handed". We could not find the box anywhere. We found all the
landmarks, but no box in site. We poked around in the ground, but
didn't want to disturb the ground too much. I was under the
impression that the boxes were not buried. Am I right. Needless to
say my 7,6 and 4 year olds are pretty bummed as is there Mom. Any and
all pointers are welcomed.
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Deborah
it...at least we were. We have spent the last 2 wks designing and
carving our stamps. We went out this morning and "came home empty
handed". We could not find the box anywhere. We found all the
landmarks, but no box in site. We poked around in the ground, but
didn't want to disturb the ground too much. I was under the
impression that the boxes were not buried. Am I right. Needless to
say my 7,6 and 4 year olds are pretty bummed as is there Mom. Any and
all pointers are welcomed.
---------------------------------
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Visit your group "letterbox-usa" on the web.
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RE: [LbNA] Newby family
From: melanie (maiden1974@verizon.net) |
Date: 2005-07-09 10:35:50 UTC-07:00
The day I started boxing we printed clues for 10 boxes. there were two sets
of 4 and then two singles. We struck out on the entire first series. My
friends, who had discovered letterboxing after I told them about it had
sneaked in a couple of trips before I had a chance to go out so they were
already hooked. I was determined not to give up so we went on to the other
group of 4. We found 3 of those and I was hopelessly addicted. The idea that
people had hidden these boxes all over, in places I'd already been. Knowing
I had walked right by a secret treasure, possibly numerous times without
knowing it was there was heady!
If I had given up after not locating the first four, I would have missed out
on almost 2 years, 550 boxes found, 150 boxes hidden, lots of new friends,
and hundreds of trails I'd never seen!
Keep at it, give yourself a chance!
Maiden
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From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Chuck & Molly
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 9:48 AM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Newby family
You have been given some excellent advice from the others on this list. The
only advice I can offer is don't give up. It's unfortunate that you had a
bad start but believe me, it does get easier with experience and
letterboxing is an excellent, fun hobby. I think you will enjoy it. Good
luck in your future attempts....Chuck and Molly (in CT)
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of 4 and then two singles. We struck out on the entire first series. My
friends, who had discovered letterboxing after I told them about it had
sneaked in a couple of trips before I had a chance to go out so they were
already hooked. I was determined not to give up so we went on to the other
group of 4. We found 3 of those and I was hopelessly addicted. The idea that
people had hidden these boxes all over, in places I'd already been. Knowing
I had walked right by a secret treasure, possibly numerous times without
knowing it was there was heady!
If I had given up after not locating the first four, I would have missed out
on almost 2 years, 550 boxes found, 150 boxes hidden, lots of new friends,
and hundreds of trails I'd never seen!
Keep at it, give yourself a chance!
Maiden
_____
From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Chuck & Molly
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 9:48 AM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Newby family
You have been given some excellent advice from the others on this list. The
only advice I can offer is don't give up. It's unfortunate that you had a
bad start but believe me, it does get easier with experience and
letterboxing is an excellent, fun hobby. I think you will enjoy it. Good
luck in your future attempts....Chuck and Molly (in CT)
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