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Newbie
From: Tom Noone (mntnlover@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-08-08 23:50:38 UTC-04:00
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Newbie
From: Celtic Relics (celticrelics@commandnet.net) |
Date: 2002-11-10 14:07:39 UTC-06:00
Hi everyone. My family was out rappelling a few weeks ago and met some
letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches to
play with.
Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on a
new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind of
a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
something that will memorialize our first day.
Helen in KY
letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches to
play with.
Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on a
new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind of
a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
something that will memorialize our first day.
Helen in KY
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: MARTEL (martel@downeast.net) |
Date: 2002-11-10 15:23:51 UTC-05:00
Helen ~
I discovered this sport in the summer and I too was chicken to try my
hand at carving. But with lots of encouragement from kind Legerdemaine I
took the plunge. My first stamps were pitiful, but I caught the carving bug
and each attempt is a big imrpovement over the previous one. People have
been kind enough NOT to laugh at my first attempts, and I have left them in
my first boxes for sentimental reasons. Just go buy some "pink stuff" and
go for it! You'll have fun.
~ Memlili
----- Original Message -----
From: "Celtic Relics"
To:
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:07 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
> Hi everyone. My family was out rappelling a few weeks ago and met some
> letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
> looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
> disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
> hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches
to
> play with.
>
> Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
> afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on
a
> new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind
of
> a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
> anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
>
> I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
> Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
> something that will memorialize our first day.
>
> Helen in KY
>
>
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>
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>
>
>
I discovered this sport in the summer and I too was chicken to try my
hand at carving. But with lots of encouragement from kind Legerdemaine I
took the plunge. My first stamps were pitiful, but I caught the carving bug
and each attempt is a big imrpovement over the previous one. People have
been kind enough NOT to laugh at my first attempts, and I have left them in
my first boxes for sentimental reasons. Just go buy some "pink stuff" and
go for it! You'll have fun.
~ Memlili
----- Original Message -----
From: "Celtic Relics"
To:
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:07 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
> Hi everyone. My family was out rappelling a few weeks ago and met some
> letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
> looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
> disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
> hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches
to
> play with.
>
> Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
> afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on
a
> new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind
of
> a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
> anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
>
> I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
> Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
> something that will memorialize our first day.
>
> Helen in KY
>
>
> To unsubscribe: mailto:letterbox-usa-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> List etiquette, info, etc: http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
>
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Gwen & Don Jackson (foxsecurity@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2002-11-10 13:58:38 UTC-08:00
Helen,
Welcome! Most letterboxers would rather find a hand carved stamp than a
store bought stamp; but would rather find a store bought one than no stamp
at all. Don
----- Original Message -----
From: Celtic Relics
To:
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 12:07 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
> Hi everyone. My family was out rappelling a few weeks ago and met some
> letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
> looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
> disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
> hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches
to
> play with.
>
> Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
> afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on
a
> new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind
of
> a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
> anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
>
> I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
> Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
> something that will memorialize our first day.
>
> Helen in KY
>
>
> To unsubscribe: mailto:letterbox-usa-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> List etiquette, info, etc: http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
Welcome! Most letterboxers would rather find a hand carved stamp than a
store bought stamp; but would rather find a store bought one than no stamp
at all. Don
----- Original Message -----
From: Celtic Relics
To:
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 12:07 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
> Hi everyone. My family was out rappelling a few weeks ago and met some
> letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
> looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
> disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
> hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches
to
> play with.
>
> Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
> afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on
a
> new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind
of
> a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
> anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
>
> I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
> Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
> something that will memorialize our first day.
>
> Helen in KY
>
>
> To unsubscribe: mailto:letterbox-usa-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> List etiquette, info, etc: http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Odilio (odiliofinder@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-11-10 15:51:57 UTC-08:00
hope you have agreat day out. it doesn't take long for the sport to really take off in an area and you are off to a great start by hiding a box yourselves. I'm sure you'll get lots of tips on carving stamps but you can also use a store bought stamp. I am very fortunate to be Irishtinker's sister and she carves the stamps I plant for me!
Celtic Relics <celticrelics@commandnet.net> wrote:
Hi everyone. My family was out rappelling a few weeks ago and met some
letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches to
play with.
Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on a
new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind of
a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
something that will memorialize our first day.
Helen in KY
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: rscarpen (RiskyNil@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-11-11 06:49:53 UTC
> Can anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
Trace. Not only does everyone (well, many people, at least) do it,
but it's cool. ;o)
-- Ryan
Trace. Not only does everyone (well, many people, at least) do it,
but it's cool. ;o)
-- Ryan
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Claire Nolan (cbnolou@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-11-11 15:16:08 UTC-08:00
Dear Helen, Jon and Ian,
I am also a newbie in a low-letterbox area (NYState). I decided right away to start planting some myself and was immediately rewarded within two weeks with several visitors to the very first box planted. I am hoping others will plant some for me to find.
Like you, I am also not particularly artisitic. I enlisted the help of friends and family for ideas and sketches and then just started carving away! The results were surprisingly satisfying.
But you know purchased stamps, especially when they have some special connection to your chosen spot, are also nice.
I hope I find one of your boxes one day.
Claire
Odilio <odiliofinder@yahoo.com> wrote:
hope you have agreat day out. it doesn't take long for the sport to really take off in an area and you are off to a great start by hiding a box yourselves. I'm sure you'll get lots of tips on carving stamps but you can also use a store bought stamp. I am very fortunate to be Irishtinker's sister and she carves the stamps I plant for me!
Celtic Relics <celticrelics@commandnet.net> wrote:
Hi everyone. My family was out rappelling a few weeks ago and met some
letterboxers. It was the first we heard of it and I ran straight home,
looked it up and joined this list. I have been lurking ever since. I was
disappointed that there are so few boxes in my area (TN-KY border), but
hopefully we will be rectifying that soon and there are tons of geocaches to
play with.
Tomorrow is our big first time out. I am going to spend the rest of the
afternoon picking the route and my ten year old and husband are working on a
new box to plant and making stamps for us. The stamps are actually kind of
a problem for us. Not a trace of the artisitic in the entire house. Can
anyone offer advice on a painless way to make a stamp?
I am looking forward to a long fun day tomorrow!! For now we are John,
Helen, and Ian. I will think up a team name tomorrow while we are out,
something that will memorialize our first day.
Helen in KY
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Newbie
From: smay819 (smay819@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2003-03-28 12:05:38 UTC
Hi! My name's Patti. I just joined the group today!
I took a Maps and Compass Course with my son for Cub Scouts and the
instructor told us about letterboxing! We're hooked! My son and I
can't wait to get started!
Just wanted to introduce myself!
Patti
I took a Maps and Compass Course with my son for Cub Scouts and the
instructor told us about letterboxing! We're hooked! My son and I
can't wait to get started!
Just wanted to introduce myself!
Patti
Re: Newbie
From: SpringChick (letterbox@attbi.com) |
Date: 2003-03-28 18:26:16 UTC
Hi Patti! Welcome to the group, and to letterboxing. It's a lot of
fun as I'm sure you and your son will find out in the coming
weeks/months... What part of the country are you from?
Deb (SpringChick)
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "smay819" wrote:
> Hi! My name's Patti. I just joined the group today!
>
> I took a Maps and Compass Course with my son for Cub Scouts and the
> instructor told us about letterboxing! We're hooked! My son and I
> can't wait to get started!
>
> Just wanted to introduce myself!
>
> Patti
fun as I'm sure you and your son will find out in the coming
weeks/months... What part of the country are you from?
Deb (SpringChick)
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "smay819"
> Hi! My name's Patti. I just joined the group today!
>
> I took a Maps and Compass Course with my son for Cub Scouts and the
> instructor told us about letterboxing! We're hooked! My son and I
> can't wait to get started!
>
> Just wanted to introduce myself!
>
> Patti
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: (motofranz@webtv.net) |
Date: 2003-03-28 16:42:43 UTC-05:00
Hello Newbie !
What part of the world are you from ????
Planet
Country
State
City
Town
the curious want to know.... LOL
John
P157F157X21E1
What part of the world are you from ????
Planet
Country
State
City
Town
the curious want to know.... LOL
John
P157F157X21E1
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: (PNWEXPLR@aol.com) |
Date: 2003-03-28 17:42:15 UTC-05:00
Welcome Patti!
If you have any questions, this group will happily render opinions about darn
near anything....
--Wild Woman
If you have any questions, this group will happily render opinions about darn
near anything....
--Wild Woman
Re: [LbNA] Re: Newbie
From: Patti Williamson (smay819@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2003-03-28 20:11:22 UTC-05:00
I'm in southeastern Massachusetts. Can't wait to get started!
>From: "SpringChick"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [LbNA] Re: Newbie
>Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:26:16 -0000
>
>Hi Patti! Welcome to the group, and to letterboxing. It's a lot of
>fun as I'm sure you and your son will find out in the coming
>weeks/months... What part of the country are you from?
>
>Deb (SpringChick)
>
>
>
>--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "smay819"
> > Hi! My name's Patti. I just joined the group today!
> >
> > I took a Maps and Compass Course with my son for Cub Scouts and the
> > instructor told us about letterboxing! We're hooked! My son and I
> > can't wait to get started!
> >
> > Just wanted to introduce myself!
> >
> > Patti
>
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Patti Williamson (smay819@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2003-03-28 20:19:30 UTC-05:00
Oh...I already have tons of questions! :) Some of these posts seem so
cryptic! My son and I are checking out all the letterboxes listed on the
website near our home! We are thrilled to be finding so many!!!
Patti
>From: PNWEXPLR@aol.com
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Newbie
>Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 17:42:15 EST
>
>Welcome Patti!
>
>If you have any questions, this group will happily render opinions about
>darn
>near anything....
>
>--Wild Woman
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cryptic! My son and I are checking out all the letterboxes listed on the
website near our home! We are thrilled to be finding so many!!!
Patti
>From: PNWEXPLR@aol.com
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Newbie
>Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 17:42:15 EST
>
>Welcome Patti!
>
>If you have any questions, this group will happily render opinions about
>darn
>near anything....
>
>--Wild Woman
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Newbie
From: doulapam (pam@kleingers.net) |
Date: 2003-08-07 20:03:17 UTC
Hello All!
I am new to both this list and to letterboxing. I read
about "questing" in the recent Family Fun issue and was intrigued
enough to check out the links. Imagine my surprise to find a bunch of
boxes in my area (Greater Cincinnati, OH) Loaded up the kids the
next day and we found our first letterbox! Have had two unsuccessful
hunts since but am hooked I beleive. I find myself pouring over
clues in the wee hours deciding where to go next.
Anyhow, I am looking forward to learning more--and hoping you will
all be patient with me as I explore this fascinating pasttime.
First question: I need a stamp but really don't ahve th time or
interest in carving my own. Where can I get a custom stamp? I have
a vision, lol!
Pam K in Cincinnati
I am new to both this list and to letterboxing. I read
about "questing" in the recent Family Fun issue and was intrigued
enough to check out the links. Imagine my surprise to find a bunch of
boxes in my area (Greater Cincinnati, OH) Loaded up the kids the
next day and we found our first letterbox! Have had two unsuccessful
hunts since but am hooked I beleive. I find myself pouring over
clues in the wee hours deciding where to go next.
Anyhow, I am looking forward to learning more--and hoping you will
all be patient with me as I explore this fascinating pasttime.
First question: I need a stamp but really don't ahve th time or
interest in carving my own. Where can I get a custom stamp? I have
a vision, lol!
Pam K in Cincinnati
Re: Newbie
From: crappiefishergirl (jdstoeck@fgi.net) |
Date: 2003-08-07 20:44:39 UTC
Welcome Pam and family! you'll find a lot of great boxes in the
cinci area. I live in the cinci area too. my favorite boxers so far
are Scoutdog and Franzsolo. their boxes are very family friendly.
have fun!
cinci area. I live in the cinci area too. my favorite boxers so far
are Scoutdog and Franzsolo. their boxes are very family friendly.
have fun!
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: (HANNAHKAT@aol.com) |
Date: 2003-08-07 17:36:15 UTC-04:00
A lot of stationery specialty store and even places like Office Max or
Staples allow you to order a custom stamp if you have an image to provide them.
Good luck!
-Kim (Rustypuff)
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Staples allow you to order a custom stamp if you have an image to provide them.
Good luck!
-Kim (Rustypuff)
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Newbie
From: barbw427 (barbw427@insightbb.com) |
Date: 2003-08-10 16:16:51 UTC
Hi!
My family and I learned about letterboxing from a recent issue of
Family Fun magazine. Unfortunately, there are not too many boxes
near our home :-(. We did find our first letterbox yesterday - the
Indiana Mystery box!
We are planning to place our first box today.
I do have one question, though. Are we supposed to include an
inkpad in our box, or are the finders supposed to bring their own?
Thanks,
The Weaver Family
Noblesville, IN
My family and I learned about letterboxing from a recent issue of
Family Fun magazine. Unfortunately, there are not too many boxes
near our home :-(. We did find our first letterbox yesterday - the
Indiana Mystery box!
We are planning to place our first box today.
I do have one question, though. Are we supposed to include an
inkpad in our box, or are the finders supposed to bring their own?
Thanks,
The Weaver Family
Noblesville, IN
Re: Newbie
From: abacus00 (abacus00@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-08-10 16:23:07 UTC
Finders should always carry an inkpad. For placers, some people
claim it is regional. I have found boxes in VA, MD, NC, and SC
and never run into an inkpad in the box.
--Mahjong
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "barbw427"
wrote:
>
> I do have one question, though. Are we supposed to include an
> inkpad in our box, or are the finders supposed to bring their own?
>
> Thanks,
>
> The Weaver Family
> Noblesville, IN
claim it is regional. I have found boxes in VA, MD, NC, and SC
and never run into an inkpad in the box.
--Mahjong
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "barbw427"
wrote:
>
> I do have one question, though. Are we supposed to include an
> inkpad in our box, or are the finders supposed to bring their own?
>
> Thanks,
>
> The Weaver Family
> Noblesville, IN
RE: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Pam Kleingers (pam@kleingers.net) |
Date: 2003-08-10 17:13:31 UTC-04:00
Hi weavers!
I am in CIncinnati, so not too terribly far. You'll have to travle this
way. We seem to have quite a few boxes.
My family also got started thanks to that article. I have yet to place a
box, but am enjoyign the hunt immensely!
Pam
Hi!
My family and I learned about letterboxing from a recent issue of
Family Fun magazine. Unfortunately, there are not too many boxes
near our home :-(. We did find our first letterbox yesterday - the
Indiana Mystery box!
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am in CIncinnati, so not too terribly far. You'll have to travle this
way. We seem to have quite a few boxes.
My family also got started thanks to that article. I have yet to place a
box, but am enjoyign the hunt immensely!
Pam
Hi!
My family and I learned about letterboxing from a recent issue of
Family Fun magazine. Unfortunately, there are not too many boxes
near our home :-(. We did find our first letterbox yesterday - the
Indiana Mystery box!
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: Newbie
From: Suzanne Settle (ssettle@woh.rr.com) |
Date: 2003-11-02 16:44:33 UTC-08:00
I can't believe how many boxes there are just in that park alone - it's
awesome.
Thanks for the replies - this is so much fun. If you're in Springfield,
Ohio, stop in my store and say hi! Exit 62 off of Route 70. Head into
Springfield and I'm 3 miles off the exit on the right in a little strip
mall. If you pass a large fire station you just passed it. Hours: 2pm-7pm
Tues - Fri and noon-4pm on Saturday.
Suz
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2003 01:12:48 -0000
From: "Bigguy"
Subject: Re: Digest Number 1987
Welcome to the hobby Suzanne! You picked a great place to start -
John Bryan State Park is a great park and is full of letterboxes.
There are plenty of more frogs there (27 total?) and several non-frog
boxes too. My personal favorite is the Horace Mann box - really cool
place. There are several other letterboxers in the area too who I'm
sure will be happy to answer questions or help in any way they can.
The Mystery Hiker 2000 box has unfortunately been missing for quite a
while - I'm sorry you spent time looking for it when you could have
been finding some of the other boxes that are there. Here's
something that might help: When you plan your next letterboxing trip,
come to this list and use the search box to see if there are any
messages about the boxes you intend to look for. That should help
you see if anyone else has had a problem with those boxes, how
recently they may have been found, etc. You can also post a message
and ask for reports about the boxes you intend to hunt. Hopefully
that will minimize the frustration. Glad to have you in the hobby -
have fun with it!
Bigguy
PS. When you run out of boxes in Yellow Springs, come on down to
Chillicothe and Jackson - we have several here too!
PPS. Duh! I did everything but answer your question. An exchange
occurs when you meet another letterboxer in person and exchange
personal stamps with them. You may see my personal stamp image in
many letterbox logbooks but the only way you'll get it in your
personal log is to meet me in person. Hope this helps!
awesome.
Thanks for the replies - this is so much fun. If you're in Springfield,
Ohio, stop in my store and say hi! Exit 62 off of Route 70. Head into
Springfield and I'm 3 miles off the exit on the right in a little strip
mall. If you pass a large fire station you just passed it. Hours: 2pm-7pm
Tues - Fri and noon-4pm on Saturday.
Suz
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2003 01:12:48 -0000
From: "Bigguy"
Subject: Re: Digest Number 1987
Welcome to the hobby Suzanne! You picked a great place to start -
John Bryan State Park is a great park and is full of letterboxes.
There are plenty of more frogs there (27 total?) and several non-frog
boxes too. My personal favorite is the Horace Mann box - really cool
place. There are several other letterboxers in the area too who I'm
sure will be happy to answer questions or help in any way they can.
The Mystery Hiker 2000 box has unfortunately been missing for quite a
while - I'm sorry you spent time looking for it when you could have
been finding some of the other boxes that are there. Here's
something that might help: When you plan your next letterboxing trip,
come to this list and use the search box to see if there are any
messages about the boxes you intend to look for. That should help
you see if anyone else has had a problem with those boxes, how
recently they may have been found, etc. You can also post a message
and ask for reports about the boxes you intend to hunt. Hopefully
that will minimize the frustration. Glad to have you in the hobby -
have fun with it!
Bigguy
PS. When you run out of boxes in Yellow Springs, come on down to
Chillicothe and Jackson - we have several here too!
PPS. Duh! I did everything but answer your question. An exchange
occurs when you meet another letterboxer in person and exchange
personal stamps with them. You may see my personal stamp image in
many letterbox logbooks but the only way you'll get it in your
personal log is to meet me in person. Hope this helps!
Newbie
From: Chere Athey (athey12@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-03-13 08:48:40 UTC-08:00
New to Letterboxing; just want to introduce myself.
Chere, Sanibel, FL
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Newbie
From: mayeve511 (mayeve511@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-04-10 02:54:00 UTC
Hi All!
Just another new Letterboxer, all excited and raring to GO! I have
posted twice already tonight, but don't see the post showing up yet.
Hmm? Anyways, just thought I ought to introduce myself here. Looks
like I'll be hanging around for a while...
Just another new Letterboxer, all excited and raring to GO! I have
posted twice already tonight, but don't see the post showing up yet.
Hmm? Anyways, just thought I ought to introduce myself here. Looks
like I'll be hanging around for a while...
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: dave & diane (vonderinsel@cox.net) |
Date: 2004-04-10 09:48:06 UTC-04:00
Well met and Howdy! Is your trail name May Eve 511, also?
Dave
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Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
Hi All!
Just another new Letterboxer, all excited and raring to GO! I have
posted twice already tonight, but don't see the post showing up yet.
Hmm? Anyways, just thought I ought to introduce myself here. Looks
like I'll be hanging around for a while...
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Just another new Letterboxer, all excited and raring to GO! I have
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Chris (mayeve511@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-04-10 14:49:15 UTC-07:00
Thanks for the Welcome! My trail name is "May Eve". :)
dave & diane wrote:Well met and Howdy! Is your trail name May Eve 511, also?
Dave
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Newbie
From: ifab (ifab@comcast.net) |
Date: 2004-04-13 05:24:02 UTC-04:00
Just learning about this interesting fun sport. Is there a site specific
for New England boxes?
Warmly, Ilene Fabisch, Brockton, MA
"Each day is a blank canvas waiting for our unique brushstrokes to create
a masterpiece."
for New England boxes?
Warmly, Ilene Fabisch, Brockton, MA
"Each day is a blank canvas waiting for our unique brushstrokes to create
a masterpiece."
Newbie
From: chomjangi (chomjangi@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-08-05 08:45:04 UTC
Hi! I just stumbled across letterboxing on the internet a few weeks
ago and became intrigued and, after carving myself a stamp, buying a
blank book and an inkpad today I set out and sucessfully found my
first box, "The Gobbler!" Finding it was the biggest thrill I've had
all summer...I can't wait to head out tomorrow and start looking for
the others in my area-- and going back to college in DC in the
month, where there seem to be many active letterboxers being placed!
I just wanted to introduce myself to the group; I look forward to
learning a lot more from here about this fabulous new hobby!
Chomjangi
ago and became intrigued and, after carving myself a stamp, buying a
blank book and an inkpad today I set out and sucessfully found my
first box, "The Gobbler!" Finding it was the biggest thrill I've had
all summer...I can't wait to head out tomorrow and start looking for
the others in my area-- and going back to college in DC in the
month, where there seem to be many active letterboxers being placed!
I just wanted to introduce myself to the group; I look forward to
learning a lot more from here about this fabulous new hobby!
Chomjangi
Re: Newbie
From: Judy B (sowbiz@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-08-05 12:04:36 UTC
Welcome and you might want to join some of the local LB groups as
well as the Newbie group for those routine questions.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbma for DC, VA, MD, etc
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LbGLK/ for Great Lakes area
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/ for the Newbies
I don't know why these aren't coming up as hyper links -- but you get
the idea. Actually at the top of the page click on Groups Home and
in the Join a Group search field type Letterboxing - there are a
number of groups with other more specific direction.
Just don't let letterboxing get in the way of your studies %^)
It can be addictive
Judy B
Fairfax VA
sewsowbizzy
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "chomjangi"
wrote:
> I just wanted to introduce myself to the group; I look forward to
> learning a lot more from here about this fabulous new hobby!
>
> Chomjangi
well as the Newbie group for those routine questions.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbma for DC, VA, MD, etc
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LbGLK/ for Great Lakes area
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/ for the Newbies
I don't know why these aren't coming up as hyper links -- but you get
the idea. Actually at the top of the page click on Groups Home and
in the Join a Group search field type Letterboxing - there are a
number of groups with other more specific direction.
Just don't let letterboxing get in the way of your studies %^)
It can be addictive
Judy B
Fairfax VA
sewsowbizzy
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "chomjangi"
wrote:
> I just wanted to introduce myself to the group; I look forward to
> learning a lot more from here about this fabulous new hobby!
>
> Chomjangi
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Chris (mayeve511@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-08-05 07:55:14 UTC-07:00
WELCOME Chomjangi !
Isn't this fun?! I see Judy B sent you some great links. Don't forget to check out the FAQ section on the LBNA site. You'll find a wealth of information there. Oh, and if you get REAL creative ... you might be able to snag a box or two in between classes ONLY KIDDING!!! (But I know you'll want to!) Blessings, MayEve
chomjangi
Hi! I just stumbled across letterboxing on the internet a few weeks
ago and became intrigued and, after carving myself a stamp, buying a
blank book and an inkpad today I set out and sucessfully found my
first box, "The Gobbler!" Finding it was the biggest thrill I've had
all summer...I can't wait to head out tomorrow and start looking for
the others in my area-- and going back to college in DC in the
month, where there seem to be many active letterboxers being placed!
I just wanted to introduce myself to the group; I look forward to
learning a lot more from here about this fabulous new hobby!
Chomjangi
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: (Doublesaj@aol.com) |
Date: 2004-08-05 11:02:20 UTC-04:00
Welcome to letterboxing! It is a thrill to find a box and that never goes
away. Where are you from? It is customary to put the two-letter state code in
your subject line when you post to this list so we know that.
Happy hunting!
~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~
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away. Where are you from? It is customary to put the two-letter state code in
your subject line when you post to this list so we know that.
Happy hunting!
~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~
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Letterboxers take nothing and leave nothing
but good impressions. Sir B
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Tara (tarasdsu@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-08-06 00:30:59 UTC
OH my gosh...I'm SO glad I never discovered letterboxing when I was
in college--I wouldn't have graduated!
This is definately an addicting hobby :) Enjoy!
Tara
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Chris wrote:
>
> WELCOME Chomjangi !
> Isn't this fun?! I see Judy B sent you some great links. Don't
forget to check out the FAQ section on the LBNA site. You'll find a
wealth of information there. Oh, and if you get REAL creative ...
you might be able to snag a box or two in between classes ONLY
KIDDING!!! (But I know you'll want to!) Blessings, MayEve
> chomjangi wrote:
> Hi! I just stumbled across letterboxing on the internet a few
weeks
> ago and became intrigued and, after carving myself a stamp, buying
a
> blank book and an inkpad today I set out and sucessfully found my
> first box, "The Gobbler!" Finding it was the biggest thrill I've
had
> all summer...I can't wait to head out tomorrow and start looking
for
> the others in my area-- and going back to college in DC in the
> month, where there seem to be many active letterboxers being
placed!
>
> I just wanted to introduce myself to the group; I look forward to
> learning a lot more from here about this fabulous new hobby!
>
> Chomjangi
>
>
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in college--I wouldn't have graduated!
This is definately an addicting hobby :) Enjoy!
Tara
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Chris
>
> WELCOME Chomjangi !
> Isn't this fun?! I see Judy B sent you some great links. Don't
forget to check out the FAQ section on the LBNA site. You'll find a
wealth of information there. Oh, and if you get REAL creative ...
you might be able to snag a box or two in between classes ONLY
KIDDING!!! (But I know you'll want to!) Blessings, MayEve
> chomjangi
> Hi! I just stumbled across letterboxing on the internet a few
weeks
> ago and became intrigued and, after carving myself a stamp, buying
a
> blank book and an inkpad today I set out and sucessfully found my
> first box, "The Gobbler!" Finding it was the biggest thrill I've
had
> all summer...I can't wait to head out tomorrow and start looking
for
> the others in my area-- and going back to college in DC in the
> month, where there seem to be many active letterboxers being
placed!
>
> I just wanted to introduce myself to the group; I look forward to
> learning a lot more from here about this fabulous new hobby!
>
> Chomjangi
>
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: (HSeaLover7@aol.com) |
Date: 2004-08-05 22:51:40 UTC-04:00
I'm in Oklahoma City. Thanks for the advice.
Blue Angel
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Newbie
From: (RODEOGIRL73@YAHOO.COM) |
Date: 2005-03-10 01:58:53 UTC
Hello everyone, my friend and I just recently learned about
letterboxing the other day, and we found our first letterbox
yesterday at Fort Steilacoom, WA. Its fun! it makes our walking more
fun not boring. We stopped at a store on the way home and grabbed
some stamps.
We live in Northwest Washington State.
Looking forward to getting to know ya'll!
Have a great day!
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: (Stellabaker123@aol.com) |
Date: 2005-03-10 15:17:39 UTC-05:00
I use many store bought stamps. You should try cavering. That's the real
challenge and it does give you a great boost when you succeed. I have carved six
stamps with differculty and I'm glad I did. It was a great learning
experience.
STAR:W+S=DRR
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challenge and it does give you a great boost when you succeed. I have carved six
stamps with differculty and I'm glad I did. It was a great learning
experience.
STAR:W+S=DRR
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: leigh kuchera (texasluvbug@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2005-03-11 03:22:07 UTC
Hi,
After almost cutting my thumb off the other day trying to carve a stamp let
me ask you, what kind of tools do you use to carve with. I have an exacto
knife and a blade knife but I haven't been able to find one of those little
scoop things. Any suggestions on easier carving?
Leigh Kuchera
>From: Stellabaker123@aol.com
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Newbie
>Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 15:17:39 EST
>
>I use many store bought stamps. You should try cavering. That's the real
>challenge and it does give you a great boost when you succeed. I have
>carved six
>stamps with differculty and I'm glad I did. It was a great learning
>experience.
>
>STAR:W+S=DRR
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Steve and Heidi (stephenholyfield@sbcglobal.net) |
Date: 2005-03-11 04:07:48 UTC
Great question Leigh!
Try a Speedball. Its technically a "linoleum cutter" but works
wonderfully with stamp materials and seems relatively safe.
You may want to browse the links section of this list for more
carving ideas. And if you happen to have a stamp shop nearby, thats a
good place for tips too.
-Steve and Heidi in CT
PS -- I seem to remember the speedball cutters being about $12 for
the set. You may also find a "how-to" set that includes some pink
stuff for about $20.
> Hi,
> After almost cutting my thumb off the other day trying to carve a
stamp let
> me ask you, what kind of tools do you use to carve with. I have an
exacto
> knife and a blade knife but I haven't been able to find one of
those little
> scoop things. Any suggestions on easier carving?
> Leigh Kuchera
direct/01/
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: JuneMcAllister (nfmoon@mindspring.com) |
Date: 2005-03-10 23:55:54 UTC-05:00
Most large art supply or craft supply stores will have a Sppedball
beginners kit that includes the basic carving tools. You can see the kit
and order one at http://www.speedballart.com Click on "products" and
then "stamping" and you'll see a picture of the kit. The tools are actually
called "v gouges" I think.
missmoon
>
>
>
> Hi,
> After almost cutting my thumb off the other day trying to carve a stamp
let
> me ask you, what kind of tools do you use to carve with. I have an
exacto
> knife and a blade knife but I haven't been able to find one of those
little
> scoop things. Any suggestions on easier carving?
> Leigh Kuchera
>
beginners kit that includes the basic carving tools. You can see the kit
and order one at http://www.speedballart.com Click on "products" and
then "stamping" and you'll see a picture of the kit. The tools are actually
called "v gouges" I think.
missmoon
>
>
>
> Hi,
> After almost cutting my thumb off the other day trying to carve a stamp
let
> me ask you, what kind of tools do you use to carve with. I have an
exacto
> knife and a blade knife but I haven't been able to find one of those
little
> scoop things. Any suggestions on easier carving?
> Leigh Kuchera
>
Newbie
From: Kristy (kacd2@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-05-16 02:59:11 UTC
Can you use more then one stamp? I mean, when we log in the book?
Re: Newbie
From: Rose Halter (rosmarinus@nrcengineering.com) |
Date: 2005-05-16 15:31:58 UTC
If you are with other people who also have their own stamps, all of
you may stamp in- is that your question?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Kristy" wrote:
> Can you use more then one stamp? I mean, when we log in the book?
you may stamp in- is that your question?
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Kristy"
> Can you use more then one stamp? I mean, when we log in the book?
Re: Newbie
From: shilohjim (shilohjim@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-05-16 15:38:55 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Rose Halter"
wrote:
> If you are with other people who also have their own stamps, all of
> you may stamp in- is that your question?
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Kristy" wrote:
> > Can you use more then one stamp? I mean, when we log in the book?
I've read about events that are posted on one of the LB websites and
people come from all over to get together with fellow
letterboxers,stamp images are exchanged and there's one "official"
stamp for the event.
Shiloh
wrote:
> If you are with other people who also have their own stamps, all of
> you may stamp in- is that your question?
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Kristy"
> > Can you use more then one stamp? I mean, when we log in the book?
I've read about events that are posted on one of the LB websites and
people come from all over to get together with fellow
letterboxers,stamp images are exchanged and there's one "official"
stamp for the event.
Shiloh
Newbie
From: (RenoGin@aol.com) |
Date: 2006-06-03 10:27:11 UTC-04:00
Hi
Thannks for the newbie site-- I am new to this-- actually I accidently came
across it while looking for pictures of the Round Island Lighthouse. I go to
the island every summer for the Chicago Mac Yacht race. I also stay on an
Island near there called Bois Blanc ( Bob Lo) Does any one know of any
letterboxes there?
I live in Reno NV-- like to hike and snowshoe-- found my first letterbox
last night after dinner-- the Reno Poker Chip-- it was quite exciting. Will try
to find the ones on Mackinac Island this summer.
Ginny
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Thannks for the newbie site-- I am new to this-- actually I accidently came
across it while looking for pictures of the Round Island Lighthouse. I go to
the island every summer for the Chicago Mac Yacht race. I also stay on an
Island near there called Bois Blanc ( Bob Lo) Does any one know of any
letterboxes there?
I live in Reno NV-- like to hike and snowshoe-- found my first letterbox
last night after dinner-- the Reno Poker Chip-- it was quite exciting. Will try
to find the ones on Mackinac Island this summer.
Ginny
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: SpringChick (letterbox@comcast.net) |
Date: 2006-06-04 12:50:51 UTC-04:00
Hi Ginny,
Welcome to letterboxing! You asked about letterboxes on Bois Blanc Island. As far as I aware there are no boxes there. I have always thought this would be an awesome place for a letterbox though -- great history and terrain and I like the remote factor, not to mention having to take the ferry to get there -- not just a drive up the highway to the letterbox. It would certainly be a great place to take people for a letterbox hunt. Perhaps you could leave one behind when you are there?
I see you've already joined the Newboxers list, but you may also be interested in the Great Lakes list. Even though you live in Reno, it sounds like you get to MI once in a while and there are several folks there who have found the Mackinac Island boxes and may be able to give some input for you:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LbGLK/
SpringChick
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To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 10:27 AM
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
Hi
Thannks for the newbie site-- I am new to this-- actually I accidently came
across it while looking for pictures of the Round Island Lighthouse. I go to
the island every summer for the Chicago Mac Yacht race. I also stay on an
Island near there called Bois Blanc ( Bob Lo) Does any one know of any
letterboxes there?
I live in Reno NV-- like to hike and snowshoe-- found my first letterbox
last night after dinner-- the Reno Poker Chip-- it was quite exciting. Will try
to find the ones on Mackinac Island this summer.
Ginny
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Welcome to letterboxing! You asked about letterboxes on Bois Blanc Island. As far as I aware there are no boxes there. I have always thought this would be an awesome place for a letterbox though -- great history and terrain and I like the remote factor, not to mention having to take the ferry to get there -- not just a drive up the highway to the letterbox. It would certainly be a great place to take people for a letterbox hunt. Perhaps you could leave one behind when you are there?
I see you've already joined the Newboxers list, but you may also be interested in the Great Lakes list. Even though you live in Reno, it sounds like you get to MI once in a while and there are several folks there who have found the Mackinac Island boxes and may be able to give some input for you:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LbGLK/
SpringChick
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From: RenoGin@aol.com
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 10:27 AM
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
Hi
Thannks for the newbie site-- I am new to this-- actually I accidently came
across it while looking for pictures of the Round Island Lighthouse. I go to
the island every summer for the Chicago Mac Yacht race. I also stay on an
Island near there called Bois Blanc ( Bob Lo) Does any one know of any
letterboxes there?
I live in Reno NV-- like to hike and snowshoe-- found my first letterbox
last night after dinner-- the Reno Poker Chip-- it was quite exciting. Will try
to find the ones on Mackinac Island this summer.
Ginny
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Newbie
From: cheysmere (CHEYSMERE@aol.com) |
Date: 2006-08-07 06:24:20 UTC
Hi all-
We're new to the 'hunt', but are loving every minute of it! There
are only two boxes planted in our county, so we would like to plant a
few and then get our homeschool group involved. I'd like to get some
input on how to plant new boxes, how hard to make the majority of clues
and hiding places, and any tips you might have. Also, now that the
website is down, how do we get the clues out there? Any help or advice
would be appreciated! Thanks in advance - Melissa
We're new to the 'hunt', but are loving every minute of it! There
are only two boxes planted in our county, so we would like to plant a
few and then get our homeschool group involved. I'd like to get some
input on how to plant new boxes, how hard to make the majority of clues
and hiding places, and any tips you might have. Also, now that the
website is down, how do we get the clues out there? Any help or advice
would be appreciated! Thanks in advance - Melissa
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: R (ontario_cacher@yahoo.ca) |
Date: 2006-08-07 16:13:57 UTC-04:00
You can post your clues on Atlas Quest.
http://www.atlasquest.com
It's the other letterboxing site and it's pretty easy to use. First register and create an account. Next put your cursor over "Letterboxes" in the top (blue) navigation bar. A drop menu will appear. Click on "Add planted letterbox" and follow the instructions.
Lone R
cheysmere wrote: Hi all-
We're new to the 'hunt', but are loving every minute of it! There
are only two boxes planted in our county, so we would like to plant a
few and then get our homeschool group involved. I'd like to get some
input on how to plant new boxes, how hard to make the majority of clues
and hiding places, and any tips you might have. Also, now that the
website is down, how do we get the clues out there? Any help or advice
would be appreciated! Thanks in advance - Melissa
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http://www.atlasquest.com
It's the other letterboxing site and it's pretty easy to use. First register and create an account. Next put your cursor over "Letterboxes" in the top (blue) navigation bar. A drop menu will appear. Click on "Add planted letterbox" and follow the instructions.
Lone R
cheysmere
We're new to the 'hunt', but are loving every minute of it! There
are only two boxes planted in our county, so we would like to plant a
few and then get our homeschool group involved. I'd like to get some
input on how to plant new boxes, how hard to make the majority of clues
and hiding places, and any tips you might have. Also, now that the
website is down, how do we get the clues out there? Any help or advice
would be appreciated! Thanks in advance - Melissa
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Janna Mauldin Heiner (jmauldinheiner@verizon.net) |
Date: 2006-08-07 14:51:07 UTC-07:00
Cheysmere, in addition to what R said about www.atlasquest.com, you can still use that site to get clues, even though some of the "get clues" buttons link to the LbNA site pages (and therefore are currently broken). Just use the "View Cache" button instead.
jmauldinheiner@verizon.net
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Re: Newbie
From: jojoma22 (jojoma22@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2006-08-08 01:43:12 UTC
Hi Newbie!
When I first started letterboxing, there were about two boxes in my
area, too. I was told to plant, plant, plant, and they will come. I
did, and they did! Miraculous. My advice is to just get started and
hide your first box. You can always edit the clues if you find you've
made a boo-boo. My biggest mistake was planting boxes in February and
March when there wasn't any undergrowth. What made sense then, made
absolutely NO sense when the plants grew so thick. Keep that in mind!
I had to replace one of my own boxes that I even had a hard time
finding. keep it simple, keep looking for other boxes or reading other
clues, and you'll find your own style.
Goose Chaser
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "cheysmere" wrote:
>
> Hi all-
> We're new to the 'hunt', but are loving every minute of it!
There
> are only two boxes planted in our county, so we would like to plant a
> few and then get our homeschool group involved. I'd like to get some
> input on how to plant new boxes, how hard to make the majority of
clues
> and hiding places, and any tips you might have. Also, now that the
> website is down, how do we get the clues out there? Any help or
advice
> would be appreciated! Thanks in advance - Melissa
>
When I first started letterboxing, there were about two boxes in my
area, too. I was told to plant, plant, plant, and they will come. I
did, and they did! Miraculous. My advice is to just get started and
hide your first box. You can always edit the clues if you find you've
made a boo-boo. My biggest mistake was planting boxes in February and
March when there wasn't any undergrowth. What made sense then, made
absolutely NO sense when the plants grew so thick. Keep that in mind!
I had to replace one of my own boxes that I even had a hard time
finding. keep it simple, keep looking for other boxes or reading other
clues, and you'll find your own style.
Goose Chaser
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "cheysmere"
>
> Hi all-
> We're new to the 'hunt', but are loving every minute of it!
There
> are only two boxes planted in our county, so we would like to plant a
> few and then get our homeschool group involved. I'd like to get some
> input on how to plant new boxes, how hard to make the majority of
clues
> and hiding places, and any tips you might have. Also, now that the
> website is down, how do we get the clues out there? Any help or
advice
> would be appreciated! Thanks in advance - Melissa
>
Newbie
From: lamango2002 (gotony20@juno.com) |
Date: 2006-08-25 15:34:47 UTC
Hi All! I am new here and new to letterboxing. I am really excited
about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and this will be a
family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a couple of
questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
Laura
about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and this will be a
family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a couple of
questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
Laura
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: (john@johnsblog.com) |
Date: 2006-08-25 15:29:46 UTC-04:00
Hiya Laura & welcome to letterboxing. I recommend that you
check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
Choi
On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:34:47 -0000
"lamango2002" wrote:
> Hi All! I am new here and new to letterboxing. I am
>really excited
> about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and
>this will be a
> family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a
>couple of
> questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
> Laura
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
Choi
On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:34:47 -0000
"lamango2002"
> Hi All! I am new here and new to letterboxing. I am
>really excited
> about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and
>this will be a
> family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a
>couple of
> questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
> Laura
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: lamango2002 (gotony20@juno.com) |
Date: 2006-08-25 20:39:54 UTC
Hi Choi,
Okay, so I visited this website and now I'm really confused!! :^) I
didn't realize there was SO much to learn! I live in central Florida,
are there any groups around here? We have yet to "go hunting", I am
one to research things first. I guess we should probably just go for
it and get our feet wet. Then I'm sure we'll have a lot more
questions!
Thanks for the advice, this seems like a great group!
Laura
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Hiya Laura & welcome to letterboxing. I recommend that you
> check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
> of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
> http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
>
> Choi
Okay, so I visited this website and now I'm really confused!! :^) I
didn't realize there was SO much to learn! I live in central Florida,
are there any groups around here? We have yet to "go hunting", I am
one to research things first. I guess we should probably just go for
it and get our feet wet. Then I'm sure we'll have a lot more
questions!
Thanks for the advice, this seems like a great group!
Laura
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com,
>
> Hiya Laura & welcome to letterboxing. I recommend that you
> check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
> of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
> http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
>
> Choi
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Hikers_n_ Hounds (hikers_n_hounds@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2006-08-25 15:07:15 UTC-07:00
There is also a newboxers talk list that is a great resource and the perfect place to post all of your questions and get great advice. Check out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newboxers/
Welcome to the hobby!
lamango2002 wrote:
Hi Choi,
Okay, so I visited this website and now I'm really confused!! :^) I
didn't realize there was SO much to learn! I live in central Florida,
are there any groups around here? We have yet to "go hunting", I am
one to research things first. I guess we should probably just go for
it and get our feet wet. Then I'm sure we'll have a lot more
questions!
Thanks for the advice, this seems like a great group!
Laura
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Hiya Laura & welcome to letterboxing. I recommend that you
> check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
> of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
> http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
>
> Choi
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Welcome to the hobby!
lamango2002
Hi Choi,
Okay, so I visited this website and now I'm really confused!! :^) I
didn't realize there was SO much to learn! I live in central Florida,
are there any groups around here? We have yet to "go hunting", I am
one to research things first. I guess we should probably just go for
it and get our feet wet. Then I'm sure we'll have a lot more
questions!
Thanks for the advice, this seems like a great group!
Laura
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com,
>
> Hiya Laura & welcome to letterboxing. I recommend that you
> check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
> of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
> http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
>
> Choi
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Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: karla brothers (zoeybella2000@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2006-08-25 15:10:19 UTC-07:00
Laura, I will warn you now. It is addictive. Big time. I have yet to figure out what it is that I find so addictive--- finding them? planting them? carving stamps? looking at the logs? I really can't pinpoint it, but I do know that I cannot stop. Must find a letterboxers annoymous....
john@johnsblog.com wrote: Hiya Laura & welcome to letterboxing. I recommend that you
check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
Choi
On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:34:47 -0000
"lamango2002" wrote:
> Hi All! I am new here and new to letterboxing. I am
>really excited
> about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and
>this will be a
> family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a
>couple of
> questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
> Laura
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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john@johnsblog.com wrote: Hiya Laura & welcome to letterboxing. I recommend that you
check out the LbNA Glossary. It has those answers and tons
of other interesting letterboxing terminology. :o)
http://www.letterboxing.org/GlossaryList.php
Choi
On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:34:47 -0000
"lamango2002"
> Hi All! I am new here and new to letterboxing. I am
>really excited
> about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and
>this will be a
> family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a
>couple of
> questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
> Laura
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Newbie
From: Marie Sultana Robinson (CapeCodCat@aol.com) |
Date: 2006-08-26 14:08:03 UTC
I had the most amazing experience yesterday, my friend Dancing Star
took me letterboxing. By the time we met up it was drizzling, by the
time we got to our second letter box it was pouring rain. We ran
around a fabulous old cemetary. Unraveling the sad story of William
Irving and Jane Maria Johnson murder/suicide.
Dripping wet, laughing, following clues it was more fun than I've had
in years. What a wonderful slice of joy, in something so simple.
We had so much fun..
Anyhow.. I created a trail name and I'm off to gather a little kit,
make a stamp and start exploring. I can't wait to do it with Dancing
Star again!
took me letterboxing. By the time we met up it was drizzling, by the
time we got to our second letter box it was pouring rain. We ran
around a fabulous old cemetary. Unraveling the sad story of William
Irving and Jane Maria Johnson murder/suicide.
Dripping wet, laughing, following clues it was more fun than I've had
in years. What a wonderful slice of joy, in something so simple.
We had so much fun..
Anyhow.. I created a trail name and I'm off to gather a little kit,
make a stamp and start exploring. I can't wait to do it with Dancing
Star again!
Re: [LbNA] Newbie
From: MayEve (mayeve511@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2006-08-26 08:34:35 UTC-07:00
Hi Laura!
A warm WELCOME to you! And yes, it IS tons of fun!! If you haven't already done so, you might want to check out the Yahoo Group: Newboxers. It's a great place for Letterboxers just stating out as well as the Oldie-But-Goodies. You'll find alot of info there, and it's the perfect forum for asking all those "Newbie questions". Hope to see you around, MayEve
lamango2002 wrote:
Hi All! I am new here and new to letterboxing. I am really excited
about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and this will be a
family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a couple of
questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
Laura
MayEve
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A warm WELCOME to you! And yes, it IS tons of fun!! If you haven't already done so, you might want to check out the Yahoo Group: Newboxers. It's a great place for Letterboxers just stating out as well as the Oldie-But-Goodies. You'll find alot of info there, and it's the perfect forum for asking all those "Newbie questions". Hope to see you around, MayEve
lamango2002
Hi All! I am new here and new to letterboxing. I am really excited
about it, seems like tons of fun. I live in Florida and this will be a
family activity for us. I'd love any tips, and I have a couple of
questions- what are hitchhikers and travelers?-Thanks
Laura
MayEve
z
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RE: [LbNA] Newbie
From: Mark Pepe (mjpepe1@comcast.net) |
Date: 2006-08-26 12:25:38 UTC-04:00
Welcome to our addiction!
Mark
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From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Marie Sultana Robinson
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 10:08 AM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
I had the most amazing experience yesterday, my friend Dancing Star
took me letterboxing.
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Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Marie Sultana Robinson
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 10:08 AM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [LbNA] Newbie
I had the most amazing experience yesterday, my friend Dancing Star
took me letterboxing.
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Re: Newbie
From: Lady Eilonwy (dragonflyart@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2010-01-26 07:22:05 UTC-08:00
To find a list of your finds on LbNA, go to the Home page, click on membership services. You can click on your find list there.
Lady Eilonwy
Lady Eilonwy