Greetings to Bonnie, Rae, et al,
My children and I had a very nice mini-vacation on Cape Cod, and I
was able to make contact with all three of the Massachusetts
letterboxes.
On Thursday we arrived (from a day in Plymouth) at Woods Hole. We
spent the morning at the aquarium and the Exhibit Center, but after
lunch we headed down to Quisset Harbor and discovered the charm of
the Knob. We traced the route of the two young lovers, swang on the
swing, found the secret hiding place, and saw two beautiful Orcas.
Thank you, Rae! The box is in fine shape.
We rendez-voused with my wife on Friday at the Museum of Fine
Arts in Boston. Today my youngest son David and I headed home a
longer way, via Route 2 to Greenfield, MA. David found Bonnie's El
Corazon box fairly quickly - it has wintered just fine, Bonnie. Then
we headed on after the Vincent box. Your new clues were very
helpful, in giving us a better idea of the distance in the final
stretch. We found the box in the clearing without any problems. The
top of the plastic container was cracked and there was some water in
the box. The stamp and journal were fine, however, being well
protected by the ziplock bag.
I was interested to see, Bonnie, that you are using the same journals
as I have been using: 3" x 4" double spiral books from the Michael
Rogers Press (Middlesex, NJ), made for and obtainable from Barnes &
Noble. I recommend these to all, though they are somewhat pricey
There is still some snow on the highest hills her in Vermont, but
spring has definitely arrived. Good hunting (and salting) to all.
Tom
Tom Cooch
tcooch@sover.net
aka The Orient Express
Braintree, VT
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Started on 1999-04-24
[L-USA] Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: Tom Cooch (tcooch@mail.sover.net) |
Date: 1999-04-24 18:53:57 UTC
[L-USA] Re: Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: Bonita McLaughlin (bonitasusan@hotmail.com) |
Date: 1999-04-26 06:04:12 UTC-07:00
Tom, I'm so glad you found Letterbox Vincent! That's great! I know
about the cracked lid and soon as I have time I'll replace that
particular box. I'm glad to know the revised clue made it easier to
find it.
I chose the notebooks based on their size. They were not pricey where
I purchased them, which was at Pearl Art Supply in Boston.
Actually, they were on sale. However, I'm sure they cost more at
Barnes & Noble. Discount art supply stores like Pearl and Utrecht
offer the best deals, in my experience.
I'm feeling a little guilty about not getting that cracked box
replaced yet! But being a painter who also works a full time job I
have very little free time on the weekends, so I envy those of you who
can give a whole weekend to letterboxing!
Anyway, there are definitely more Mass. boxes to come....
Bonnie
>From: "Tom Cooch"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@egroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@egroups.com
>Subject: [L-USA] Massachusetts Letterboxes
>Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 18:53:57 +0000
>
>Greetings to Bonnie, Rae, et al,
>
>My children and I had a very nice mini-vacation on Cape Cod, and I
>was able to make contact with all three of the Massachusetts
>letterboxes.
>
>On Thursday we arrived (from a day in Plymouth) at Woods Hole. We
>spent the morning at the aquarium and the Exhibit Center, but after
>lunch we headed down to Quisset Harbor and discovered the charm of
>the Knob. We traced the route of the two young lovers, swang on the
>swing, found the secret hiding place, and saw two beautiful Orcas.
>Thank you, Rae! The box is in fine shape.
>
>We rendez-voused with my wife on Friday at the Museum of Fine
>Arts in Boston. Today my youngest son David and I headed home a
>longer way, via Route 2 to Greenfield, MA. David found Bonnie's El
>Corazon box fairly quickly - it has wintered just fine, Bonnie. Then
>we headed on after the Vincent box. Your new clues were very
>helpful, in giving us a better idea of the distance in the final
>stretch. We found the box in the clearing without any problems. The
>top of the plastic container was cracked and there was some water in
>the box. The stamp and journal were fine, however, being well
>protected by the ziplock bag.
>
>I was interested to see, Bonnie, that you are using the same journals
>as I have been using: 3" x 4" double spiral books from the Michael
>Rogers Press (Middlesex, NJ), made for and obtainable from Barnes &
>Noble. I recommend these to all, though they are somewhat pricey
>
>There is still some snow on the highest hills her in Vermont, but
>spring has definitely arrived. Good hunting (and salting) to all.
>
>Tom
>Tom Cooch
>tcooch@sover.net
>
>aka The Orient Express
>Braintree, VT
>
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>
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about the cracked lid and soon as I have time I'll replace that
particular box. I'm glad to know the revised clue made it easier to
find it.
I chose the notebooks based on their size. They were not pricey where
I purchased them, which was at Pearl Art Supply in Boston.
Actually, they were on sale. However, I'm sure they cost more at
Barnes & Noble. Discount art supply stores like Pearl and Utrecht
offer the best deals, in my experience.
I'm feeling a little guilty about not getting that cracked box
replaced yet! But being a painter who also works a full time job I
have very little free time on the weekends, so I envy those of you who
can give a whole weekend to letterboxing!
Anyway, there are definitely more Mass. boxes to come....
Bonnie
>From: "Tom Cooch"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@egroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@egroups.com
>Subject: [L-USA] Massachusetts Letterboxes
>Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 18:53:57 +0000
>
>Greetings to Bonnie, Rae, et al,
>
>My children and I had a very nice mini-vacation on Cape Cod, and I
>was able to make contact with all three of the Massachusetts
>letterboxes.
>
>On Thursday we arrived (from a day in Plymouth) at Woods Hole. We
>spent the morning at the aquarium and the Exhibit Center, but after
>lunch we headed down to Quisset Harbor and discovered the charm of
>the Knob. We traced the route of the two young lovers, swang on the
>swing, found the secret hiding place, and saw two beautiful Orcas.
>Thank you, Rae! The box is in fine shape.
>
>We rendez-voused with my wife on Friday at the Museum of Fine
>Arts in Boston. Today my youngest son David and I headed home a
>longer way, via Route 2 to Greenfield, MA. David found Bonnie's El
>Corazon box fairly quickly - it has wintered just fine, Bonnie. Then
>we headed on after the Vincent box. Your new clues were very
>helpful, in giving us a better idea of the distance in the final
>stretch. We found the box in the clearing without any problems. The
>top of the plastic container was cracked and there was some water in
>the box. The stamp and journal were fine, however, being well
>protected by the ziplock bag.
>
>I was interested to see, Bonnie, that you are using the same journals
>as I have been using: 3" x 4" double spiral books from the Michael
>Rogers Press (Middlesex, NJ), made for and obtainable from Barnes &
>Noble. I recommend these to all, though they are somewhat pricey
>
>There is still some snow on the highest hills her in Vermont, but
>spring has definitely arrived. Good hunting (and salting) to all.
>
>Tom
>Tom Cooch
>tcooch@sover.net
>
>aka The Orient Express
>Braintree, VT
>
>"The game is afoot!"
>
>---------------------------------------------------------------------
---
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>14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses,
>gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US!
>http://clickhere.egroups.com/click/142
>
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>
>
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From: fred lorch (lonemasswolf@covad.net) |
Date: 2001-04-16 22:35:34 UTC-04:00
Just a quick note on three sites.
The Bonsai letterbox has successfully
survived the winter, and was safe and dry when I stamped in on
Saturday.
The Shirley Center boxes are also intact. I did
have to clean up and dry out the "Town Pound".
I also found a sit for the Massachusetts wolf
mystery box which I will plant and post this weekend.
ps. Glad to here that the three sisters have had
much company.
lonemasswolf
p12 f122 x4
Re: [LbNA] Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: Jeremy Disch (jdisch@emerald.tufts.edu) |
Date: 2001-04-17 11:48:39 UTC-04:00
Greta grabbed the Ponkapoag Turtle this weekend and it looked in good
shape. But she wanted to report that the Deer at the petting zoo could
use a little maintenance. :(
J and G
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shape. But she wanted to report that the Deer at the petting zoo could
use a little maintenance. :(
J and G
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Re: [LbNA] Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: Susan/Erik Davis (davisarc@wcvt.com) |
Date: 2001-04-17 14:38:39 UTC-04:00
Fred,
Thanks for drying up the Shirley Center box at the "Town Pound".
Erik used to play there as a kid and he really enjoys knowing that other
people have experienced the living history of the place. Can't you just
"see" the redcoats coming over the hill?
Regards,
Susan
in I wish there was a tulip showing but the forecast says more snow,
Vermont
Thanks for drying up the Shirley Center box at the "Town Pound".
Erik used to play there as a kid and he really enjoys knowing that other
people have experienced the living history of the place. Can't you just
"see" the redcoats coming over the hill?
Regards,
Susan
in I wish there was a tulip showing but the forecast says more snow,
Vermont
Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: fred (lonemasswolf@covad.net) |
Date: 2001-09-03 14:40:08 UTC-04:00
Went out this Saturday to find the new boxes at
Wendell State Forest. Joyce (You Inspire My Spirit) and I (lonemasswolf) were
the first to find the Spring Peepers and Oft She Visits boxes. Joyce then found
Corazon, and Vincent. And almost two years to the day since I found the same
two, we found Saint Exupery. The only strange item was that on such a glorious
Saturday there was no one in the park.
Now it was off to North Amherst, where The Little
Pig awaited us. Having stamped in and taken one of the little pink souvenirs, it
was on to North Sugarloaf.
In all honesty, I do have to say that the climb to
the summit was one of the more difficult "gentle" climbs, that I have
experienced.
lonemasswolf
p42 f218 x4
Re: Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: (bsennott@crocker.com) |
Date: 2001-09-03 19:49:18 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "fred" wrote:
> Went out this Saturday to find the new boxes at Wendell State
Forest. ... The only strange item was
that on such a glorious Saturday there was no one in the park.
That's one reason I love Wendell. It's never overrun!
> In all honesty, I do have to say that the climb to the summit was
one of the more difficult "gentle" climbs, that I have experienced.
Compared to climbs to other summits in the area, North Mount Sugarloaf
was not too hard for me. But based on your experience, I've deleted
the word "gentle" and changed the terrain description to
"easy/moderate." Thanks! I'm so happy you had a successful day of
letterboxing out here.
Bonnie
P11 F23 X8
> Went out this Saturday to find the new boxes at Wendell State
Forest. ... The only strange item was
that on such a glorious Saturday there was no one in the park.
That's one reason I love Wendell. It's never overrun!
> In all honesty, I do have to say that the climb to the summit was
one of the more difficult "gentle" climbs, that I have experienced.
Compared to climbs to other summits in the area, North Mount Sugarloaf
was not too hard for me. But based on your experience, I've deleted
the word "gentle" and changed the terrain description to
"easy/moderate." Thanks! I'm so happy you had a successful day of
letterboxing out here.
Bonnie
P11 F23 X8
Re: Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: (defygravity@snet.net) |
Date: 2001-09-04 01:30:18 UTC
I do not know from first hand experience, but one hitchhiker I picked
up had been to North Mount Sugarloaf. It's carrier to that spot
called it the "North Mount Sugarloaf deathmarch." I guess it all
depends on what your used to--or maybe he just meant it was long.
Aili
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., bsennott@c... wrote:
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "fred" wrote:
> > In all honesty, I do have to say that the climb to the summit was
> one of the more difficult "gentle" climbs, that I have experienced.
>
> Compared to climbs to other summits in the area, North Mount
Sugarloaf
> was not too hard for me. But based on your experience, I've deleted
> the word "gentle" and changed the terrain description to
> "easy/moderate." Thanks! I'm so happy you had a successful day of
> letterboxing out here.
>
> Bonnie
> P11 F23 X8
up had been to North Mount Sugarloaf. It's carrier to that spot
called it the "North Mount Sugarloaf deathmarch." I guess it all
depends on what your used to--or maybe he just meant it was long.
Aili
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., bsennott@c... wrote:
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "fred"
> > In all honesty, I do have to say that the climb to the summit was
> one of the more difficult "gentle" climbs, that I have experienced.
>
> Compared to climbs to other summits in the area, North Mount
Sugarloaf
> was not too hard for me. But based on your experience, I've deleted
> the word "gentle" and changed the terrain description to
> "easy/moderate." Thanks! I'm so happy you had a successful day of
> letterboxing out here.
>
> Bonnie
> P11 F23 X8
Re: Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: (cscm@edgenet.net) |
Date: 2001-09-04 14:27:46 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., defygravity@s... wrote:
> one hitchhiker I picked up had been to North Mount Sugarloaf.
Ready Freddy on the Open Road!
> It's carrier to that spot
> called it the "North Mount Sugarloaf deathmarch."
That would be me, I'm afraid. I've since worked myself into much
better physical shape (thanks in large part to letterboxing!), and
I've also gotten better at deciphering clues and directions.
CSCM
p2f44x3
> one hitchhiker I picked up had been to North Mount Sugarloaf.
Ready Freddy on the Open Road!
> It's carrier to that spot
> called it the "North Mount Sugarloaf deathmarch."
That would be me, I'm afraid. I've since worked myself into much
better physical shape (thanks in large part to letterboxing!), and
I've also gotten better at deciphering clues and directions.
CSCM
p2f44x3
Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: fred (lonemasswolf@covad.net) |
Date: 2001-11-14 19:30:30 UTC-05:00
Here are more letterboxes from the lonemasswolf and
You Inspire My Spirit.
One is a new lighthouse, one is a replaced
lighthouse, and one is a castle.
Enjoy
Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: adelcoll (adelcoll@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-05-12 19:42:17 UTC
Can someone give me some letterboxes that are definitely still in
place.
so far, we've searched for 3 without luck:
Serenity at Borderland,
Peace at Berderland,
Hancock Hill box at Blue Hills Reservation.
Getting discouraged...
place.
so far, we've searched for 3 without luck:
Serenity at Borderland,
Peace at Berderland,
Hancock Hill box at Blue Hills Reservation.
Getting discouraged...
Re: [LbNA] Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: Aisling D'Art (lists@aisling.net) |
Date: 2002-05-12 17:04:12 UTC-04:00
Hi,
In the past few weeks, I've found Rock Meadows
(Belmont, MA) and I hear that the Beaver Brook one is definitely there,
too. Happy Birthday was at Stow, MA on 27 Apr. Angel's Lookout was
at Peppercorn Point/Upton, MA on that same day. Tangled Woods is an easy
one in Milford, MA... don't make it more complex than it needs to be; it took me
two tries to find it, talking to myself and saying, Duuuuhhhhh!
*grin*
I'm going back to Lincoln, MA to re-check Two
Hearts at the DeCordova. The trail in the clues has been covered over with
compost from landscaping, but I'm not ready to give up on the letterbox
yet.
I hope this helps!
Cheerfully,
Aisling
Re: Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: warrioringilead (czf@attbi.com) |
Date: 2002-05-12 21:15:51 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "adelcoll" wrote:
> Can someone give me some letterboxes that are definitely still in
> place.
> so far, we've searched for 3 without luck:
> Serenity at Borderland,
> Peace at Berderland,
> Hancock Hill box at Blue Hills Reservation.
> Getting discouraged...
I routinely perform "care and feeding" on my boxes, and they are
definitely in place:
Tangled Woods (Milford)
Hunters Falls (Upton)
Marathon (Hopkinton)
Angel's Lookout (Upton)
Peace on Earth (Westborough)
As an added bonus, they are all within approximately five miles of
each other, so you can snag them in one fell swoop.
Also nearby is Piece of Cake (Hopkinton)(although I've never found
it) and the Friends Forever Series (Upton)(I have found 1 of 4 so
far). A bit farther out is Bonsai (Uxbridge).
Hope this is helpful.
Warrior Woman
> Can someone give me some letterboxes that are definitely still in
> place.
> so far, we've searched for 3 without luck:
> Serenity at Borderland,
> Peace at Berderland,
> Hancock Hill box at Blue Hills Reservation.
> Getting discouraged...
I routinely perform "care and feeding" on my boxes, and they are
definitely in place:
Tangled Woods (Milford)
Hunters Falls (Upton)
Marathon (Hopkinton)
Angel's Lookout (Upton)
Peace on Earth (Westborough)
As an added bonus, they are all within approximately five miles of
each other, so you can snag them in one fell swoop.
Also nearby is Piece of Cake (Hopkinton)(although I've never found
it) and the Friends Forever Series (Upton)(I have found 1 of 4 so
far). A bit farther out is Bonsai (Uxbridge).
Hope this is helpful.
Warrior Woman
Re: [LbNA] Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: Fred Lorch (lonemasswolf@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2002-05-12 19:17:09 UTC-04:00
Try the two in Belmont, the four in Upton State Forest, the other three in
the Blue Hills, All the boxes listed in central Ma, lots in the Leominster.
In other words just keep looking.
lonemasswolf
the Blue Hills, All the boxes listed in central Ma, lots in the Leominster.
In other words just keep looking.
lonemasswolf
Re: Massachusetts Letterboxes
From: monotropa (bsennott@crocker.com) |
Date: 2002-05-14 17:30:30 UTC
There are a number of Massachusetts letterboxes listed on this Web
page:
http://users.crocker.com/~bsennott/letterbox.html
If a box is reported to be missing, it is noted on the clue page. At
the moment, we know that Praying Woman of the Charles and Hancock Hill
are missing. The others, so far as I know, are still there.
Keep trying! Perhaps you simply didn't find some of the boxes you have
hunted. Some clues are trickier than others. I found a box recently
that a friend of mine thought must be missing--but, even though she
could not find it, the box was indeed there.
Good luck!
Bonnie
P12F25
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "adelcoll" wrote:
> Can someone give me some letterboxes that are definitely still in
> place.
> so far, we've searched for 3 without luck:
> Serenity at Borderland,
> Peace at Berderland,
> Hancock Hill box at Blue Hills Reservation.
> Getting discouraged...
page:
http://users.crocker.com/~bsennott/letterbox.html
If a box is reported to be missing, it is noted on the clue page. At
the moment, we know that Praying Woman of the Charles and Hancock Hill
are missing. The others, so far as I know, are still there.
Keep trying! Perhaps you simply didn't find some of the boxes you have
hunted. Some clues are trickier than others. I found a box recently
that a friend of mine thought must be missing--but, even though she
could not find it, the box was indeed there.
Good luck!
Bonnie
P12F25
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "adelcoll"
> Can someone give me some letterboxes that are definitely still in
> place.
> so far, we've searched for 3 without luck:
> Serenity at Borderland,
> Peace at Berderland,
> Hancock Hill box at Blue Hills Reservation.
> Getting discouraged...