I just read the article in Yankee magazine--think I could be easily
hooked! A couple of questions--1. Is it really bad to use a stamp
that's not hand-carved? 2. Once you've placed a box to you
regularly go and check on it? If the person who finds the box
happens to be the one to finish the notebook does he/she take it with
them? 3. What would be your best advice for getting started? Many,
many thanks.
newbie has questions
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Started on 2002-06-12
newbie has questions
From: stampcramp (stampcramp@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-06-12 01:09:20 UTC
newbie has questions
From: stampcramp (stampcramp@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-06-12 01:10:52 UTC
I just read the article in Yankee magazine--think I could be easily
hooked! A couple of questions--1. Is it really bad to use a stamp
that's not hand-carved? 2. Once you've placed a box to you
regularly go and check on it? If the person who finds the box
happens to be the one to finish the notebook does he/she take it with
them? 3. What would be your best advice for getting started? Many,
many thanks.
hooked! A couple of questions--1. Is it really bad to use a stamp
that's not hand-carved? 2. Once you've placed a box to you
regularly go and check on it? If the person who finds the box
happens to be the one to finish the notebook does he/she take it with
them? 3. What would be your best advice for getting started? Many,
many thanks.
Re: [LbNA] newbie has questions
From: Randy Hall (randy@mapsurfer.com) |
Date: 2002-06-11 21:21:44 UTC-04:00
> 1. Is it really bad to use a stamp that's not hand-carved?
Its more fun to use a unique stamp ... think of it as a signature
or calling card
> 2. Once you've placed a box to you regularly go and check on it?
No, but many people do. I think this is personal preference.
> If the person who finds the box happens to be the one to finish
> the notebook does he/she take it with them?
No.
> 3. What would be your best advice for getting started?
Do an easy clue or do one with some friends or family. It might
also help to read the faq or getting started page on the lbna website.
Cheers
Re: newbie has questions
From: siamcat8 (siamcat8@directvinternet.com) |
Date: 2002-06-12 12:06:13 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Randy Hall wrote:
>
> > 1. Is it really bad to use a stamp that's not hand-carved?
>
> Its more fun to use a unique stamp ... think of it as a signature
> or calling card
>
I'm glad to see I am not the only newbie. I was going to ask a
similar question. Is is ok to use a stamp that is not hand-carved at
first until you find a design and get something more personal made or
is it reaaly bad to change your stamp?
Also I saw someone's stamp in a geocaching logbook. It was a cute
design with a number underneath it. What was the number? I thought
it might be the number of boxes placed/found at first but that would
change all the time and not be good on a permanent stamp.
We found a letterbox by accident recently but some people came along
so we hid it again without having time to take a look at the stamps.
Koko
>
> > 1. Is it really bad to use a stamp that's not hand-carved?
>
> Its more fun to use a unique stamp ... think of it as a signature
> or calling card
>
I'm glad to see I am not the only newbie. I was going to ask a
similar question. Is is ok to use a stamp that is not hand-carved at
first until you find a design and get something more personal made or
is it reaaly bad to change your stamp?
Also I saw someone's stamp in a geocaching logbook. It was a cute
design with a number underneath it. What was the number? I thought
it might be the number of boxes placed/found at first but that would
change all the time and not be good on a permanent stamp.
We found a letterbox by accident recently but some people came along
so we hid it again without having time to take a look at the stamps.
Koko
Re: [LbNA] Re: newbie has questions
From: Lord Kalif (lordkalif@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-06-12 08:11:37 UTC-04:00
I am Not a vetran boxer and have only found about ten , but in my opinion, Just as long as you are having fun its fine with me......
Chip
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Re: [LbNA] newbie has questions
From: Chuck Straub (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-06-12 06:53:41 UTC-07:00
I use a store bought stamp as my personal stamp and
most of the boxes I planted are store bought. I have
carved some. I have seen that many people have a store
bought stamp for their personal stamp.The boxes I
planted I like to check on at least twice a year and
some closer ones even more. You can look at the LBNA
polls. There was a question about that and you can
view the results.If I found a full book,, I would
leave it there and try to contact the owner or at
least post it on the LBNA message board. I am still
rather new to letterboxing,(about 6 months) but have
been pretty busy with it and have seen a lot of boxes
and stamps. Just trying to help. Chuck (of Chuck &
Molly) P31F100X10
--- stampcramp wrote:
> I just read the article in Yankee magazine--think I
> could be easily
> hooked! A couple of questions--1. Is it really bad
> to use a stamp
> that's not hand-carved? 2. Once you've placed a
> box to you
> regularly go and check on it? If the person who
> finds the box
> happens to be the one to finish the notebook does
> he/she take it with
> them? 3. What would be your best advice for getting
> started? Many,
> many thanks.
>
>
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most of the boxes I planted are store bought. I have
carved some. I have seen that many people have a store
bought stamp for their personal stamp.The boxes I
planted I like to check on at least twice a year and
some closer ones even more. You can look at the LBNA
polls. There was a question about that and you can
view the results.If I found a full book,, I would
leave it there and try to contact the owner or at
least post it on the LBNA message board. I am still
rather new to letterboxing,(about 6 months) but have
been pretty busy with it and have seen a lot of boxes
and stamps. Just trying to help. Chuck (of Chuck &
Molly) P31F100X10
--- stampcramp
> I just read the article in Yankee magazine--think I
> could be easily
> hooked! A couple of questions--1. Is it really bad
> to use a stamp
> that's not hand-carved? 2. Once you've placed a
> box to you
> regularly go and check on it? If the person who
> finds the box
> happens to be the one to finish the notebook does
> he/she take it with
> them? 3. What would be your best advice for getting
> started? Many,
> many thanks.
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] newbie has questions
From: M. (rid25751@ride.ri.net) |
Date: 2002-06-14 18:13:51 UTC-04:00
BTW, which issue of Yankee is it?
Mary (RI)
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> I just read the article in Yankee magazine--think I could be easily
> hooked! A couple of questions--1. Is it really bad to use a stamp
> that's not hand-carved? 2. Once you've placed a box to you
> regularly go and check on it? If the person who finds the box
> happens to be the one to finish the notebook does he/she take it with
> them? 3. What would be your best advice for getting started? Many,
> many thanks.
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Subject: [LbNA] newbie has questions
> I just read the article in Yankee magazine--think I could be easily
> hooked! A couple of questions--1. Is it really bad to use a stamp
> that's not hand-carved? 2. Once you've placed a box to you
> regularly go and check on it? If the person who finds the box
> happens to be the one to finish the notebook does he/she take it with
> them? 3. What would be your best advice for getting started? Many,
> many thanks.
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