We have several "orphan" boxes. Some of them gained that
status when we moved from NJ to CA. We decided against
bringing them in and some of them have been adopted by
kind souls. Other of our boxes started life as orphans.
We get to North Dakota about once or twice a decade for
example. These real orphans are different from our other
boxes. We have taken greater pains to hide them. The
note books are larger and the box is much more rubust.
For the ND and SD boxes we have used ammmo cans for the
outside container. Nothing is forever though and if and
when these boxes pass on we will remember them with
fondness and not regret.

Todd and Pam

> Message: 10
> Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 15:48:28 -0000
> From: "springchick1219"
> Subject: Planting Boxes Away From Home
>
> Okay, I've learned that a letterbox that does not seem to have a
> responsible party or somebody tending to it is referred to as
> an "orphan." I've also noted that people often plant letterboxes
> when they are on vacation or traveling.
>
> I am thinking about putting out a few boxes on a trip, but it is not
> somewhere that I would routinely go. Would that make the box an
> orphan from the get-go? I'm not sure I want to put out boxes and
> have no way to tend them should they need attention.
>
> Deb (SpringChick)
> P5 F3 X0

I just saw a post worried about orphan boxes by those planted on
vacation. I want to plant one at a beautiful spot I am revisiting
this summer/fall and hadn't thought about maintaining it. (I can't
regularly make that drive to the other side of the state, my sad
little car will fall apart).
How do you guys feel about accepting offers to maintain boxes from a
kind-hearted local who hadnt gotten to that specific hot spot yet?
Actually, soliciting an adoptive parent for the orphan, so to speak?
I really want to make and place the stamp, i think it will be
terribly succesfull as an "art object" and a great excuse to check
out a great spot.
Please send your thoughts,
spike
f18 p1 h3

Here's an idea, why not set up an adoption service. The orphan
boxes could be maintained and the logbooks, once filled, could be
sent back to the original planter.

On 13 Aug 2002, at 9:22, cherieph@aol.com wrote:

> I would adpot an orphan box in my area if need be. I'm sure others
> would, too cherieph
>


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In my humble opinion, I think things are OK as-is. When I encounter
a box in need of maintenance, I do what I can to fix things, & notify
the owner. Just seems like common courtesy. Many 'boxers tote extra
bags & such with them, just in case a little Rx is called for.

Ron