In theory that might be true, but unfortunately a letterbox is only
hidden as well as the last finder left it. It seems only prudent to
further safeguard a box with camo tape or paint just in case it gets
left out in the open by animals or people.
This also begs the question of "what makes a good hiding spot?".
Ideally it would be a place not likely to be found accidentally, but
is there really such a place? I have been amazed how many times I
have found a box placed way off the beaten path only to see beer
bottles strewn nearby, proving that many areas are frequented
precisely because they are off the beaten path. Also, many parks do
not want boxes hidden too far off trail, so that severely limits your
options, too. All in all, I think camouflaging your box should not
be a cover-up for a poor hiding place, but can be insurance for your
box in a good hiding place.
Silver Eagle
> That the covering of synthetic, petroleum based products with more
> tape, paint and other non-natural materials not only makes them even
> more obvious, but that those choices seem like a poor cover-ups for
a
> poor hiding spot.
>
> If you have to do that much to cover it up, then perhaps it begs the
> question of whether or not it is a suitable hiding spot for a box,
and
> perhaps you ought to look for another one. Once you've taken the
time
> to find the right hiding spot, you need only let the spot do the
> hiding and not your tape.
>
> Based on seasoned experience.
> phyto
> maine
covering with duct tape - What Makes A Good Hiding Spot?
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Started on 2008-02-07
[LbNA] Re: covering with duct tape - What Makes A Good Hiding Spot?
From: Silver Eagle (sileagle@alltel.net) |
Date: 2008-02-07 18:15:05 UTC
Re: [LbNA] Re: covering with duct tape - What Makes A Good Hiding Spot?
From: Donna Stuck (donnastuck1@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2008-02-07 10:35:57 UTC-08:00
I agree completely with Silver Eagle. Perhaps covering a box, bag or pouch begs the question...what geographic area is the planter/box located? I live in an area that is primarily prairie, with much of my county and surrounding counties in farm acreage. It would be wonderful to have State and National Parks available for boxing; unfortunately, farmland does not lend itself to letterboxing. We boxers in this area use what we have...cemeteries, community parks/playgrounds, and a few areas of local prairie preserves. If you "get off the beaten path" in a prairie preserve you will find...more grasses! If we don't use duct tape and camo tape, our boxes are prime targets for vandalism.
I beg the question, phyto, if you stood outside your door and could see only farm acreage for ten miles (supposing you could see at a distance of ten miles) what would you choose for a hiding place? We use what we have available.
Mah Jongg Queen
Silver Eagle wrote: In theory that might be true, but unfortunately a letterbox is only
hidden as well as the last finder left it. It seems only prudent to
further safeguard a box with camo tape or paint just in case it gets
left out in the open by animals or people.
This also begs the question of "what makes a good hiding spot?".
Ideally it would be a place not likely to be found accidentally, but
is there really such a place? I have been amazed how many times I
have found a box placed way off the beaten path only to see beer
bottles strewn nearby, proving that many areas are frequented
precisely because they are off the beaten path. Also, many parks do
not want boxes hidden too far off trail, so that severely limits your
options, too. All in all, I think camouflaging your box should not
be a cover-up for a poor hiding place, but can be insurance for your
box in a good hiding place.
Silver Eagle
> That the covering of synthetic, petroleum based products with more
> tape, paint and other non-natural materials not only makes them even
> more obvious, but that those choices seem like a poor cover-ups for
a
> poor hiding spot.
>
> If you have to do that much to cover it up, then perhaps it begs the
> question of whether or not it is a suitable hiding spot for a box,
and
> perhaps you ought to look for another one. Once you've taken the
time
> to find the right hiding spot, you need only let the spot do the
> hiding and not your tape.
>
> Based on seasoned experience.
> phyto
> maine
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I beg the question, phyto, if you stood outside your door and could see only farm acreage for ten miles (supposing you could see at a distance of ten miles) what would you choose for a hiding place? We use what we have available.
Mah Jongg Queen
Silver Eagle
hidden as well as the last finder left it. It seems only prudent to
further safeguard a box with camo tape or paint just in case it gets
left out in the open by animals or people.
This also begs the question of "what makes a good hiding spot?".
Ideally it would be a place not likely to be found accidentally, but
is there really such a place? I have been amazed how many times I
have found a box placed way off the beaten path only to see beer
bottles strewn nearby, proving that many areas are frequented
precisely because they are off the beaten path. Also, many parks do
not want boxes hidden too far off trail, so that severely limits your
options, too. All in all, I think camouflaging your box should not
be a cover-up for a poor hiding place, but can be insurance for your
box in a good hiding place.
Silver Eagle
> That the covering of synthetic, petroleum based products with more
> tape, paint and other non-natural materials not only makes them even
> more obvious, but that those choices seem like a poor cover-ups for
a
> poor hiding spot.
>
> If you have to do that much to cover it up, then perhaps it begs the
> question of whether or not it is a suitable hiding spot for a box,
and
> perhaps you ought to look for another one. Once you've taken the
time
> to find the right hiding spot, you need only let the spot do the
> hiding and not your tape.
>
> Based on seasoned experience.
> phyto
> maine
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