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> 1. Re: Double Happiness Wallingford, CT
> From: "Ms. Alafair"
> 2. VA -- VA Beach -- "Garden Gnome II" -- Southeastern VA
> From: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
> 3. Tate, Sue & Sara ~ Re: Your CUPCAKE letterboxes
> From: "The Schumacher's"
> 4. Boxes in the Portland ME area
> From: tehutika@aol.com
> 5. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: paisleyorca@webtv.net
> 6. VA -- VA Beach -- "Redwing II" -- Southeastern VA
> From: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
> 7. VA -- VA Beach -- "Little Diva" mini box -- Redwing Park -- Southeastern, VA
> From: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
> 8. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: Darlene Sybert
> 9. Re: Jerusalem Jones' Letterbox Adventure
> From: "Jerusalem Jones"
> 10. Re: Jerusalem Jones' Letterbox Adventure
> From: "Jerusalem Jones"
> 11. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: "Raygan"
> 12. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: "Raygan"
> 13. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: "Raygan"
> 14. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: "MARTEL"
> 15. Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: "mothermoo2001"
> 16. CORRECTION FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS COVENTRY CT
> From: "Todd and Anne Marie Charland"
> 17. New letterbox in MA
> From: "Chris Hubbard"
> 18. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: "Chris Hubbard"
> 19. New letterbox in MA, please add additional info
> From: "Chris Hubbard"
> 20. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: Tig
> 21. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: Darlene Sybert
> 22. RE: NO CORRECTION FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS COVENTRY CT
> From: "Todd and Anne Marie Charland"
> 23. Stamps & Supplies
> From: "Gwen & Don Jackson"
> 24. Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
> From: Amy Champion
> 25. OH ~ new letterbox clues
> From: motofranz@webtv.net
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>Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 18:26:53 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Ms. Alafair"
>Subject: Re: Double Happiness Wallingford, CT
>
>
>Aili
>Double Happiness is alive and well. Just came back from a nice walk and stamping in. Lovely idea for a stamp.
>Alafair
> defygravity2001 wrote:Each of the two characters stands for Happiness (or Joy). To put two
>together is to wish for double the happiness! Its a common decoration
>at Chinese weddings. :)
>
>Aili
>
>--- In letterbox-usa@y..., mindizney@a... wrote:
>> It was there safe and sound on June 30th. I don't get the stamp
>though,
>> anyone understand the significance of the stamp? I believe it is
>Chinese
>> characters, but I don't konw what they mean.
>>
>> Pam
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>Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:09:23 EDT
> From: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
>Subject: VA -- VA Beach -- "Garden Gnome II" -- Southeastern VA
>
>Name: "Garden Gnome II"
>Date: August 15, 2002
>Placed By: The Russ Clan
>Location: VA--VA Beach--Southeastern VA
>Level of Difficulty: Easy
>e-mail: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
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>LBNA page listed as: The Russ Clan's Letterboxes
>
>Amy has kindly allowed us to replace and adopt her two boxes in Redwing Park.
> Both had been swiped so here's the first replacement...
>
>Garden Gnome II
>(most of the cleverly written clues are hers--we've added a different ending
>to accommodate the new location).
>
>Redwing Park is located in Virginia Beach at 1398 General Booth Blvd., not
>far from the Oceanfront. (These boxes are very near the "Flame of Hope"
>stamp on Oceana Blvd.) Bring a lunch to enjoy in the picnic area after
>stamping in. There's a nice small playground for the kids to burn off extra
>energy as well as a nice small playground for your pooch too.
>
>Park in the first parking lot to your left as you enter the park. You may
>wish to enjoy the Japanese and Rose gardens before beginning your search.
>Cross the road and enter the Redwing Gardens. The Garden Gnome eagerly
>awaits your arrival.
>
>Start your search at the Redwing Gardens sign just inside the ivy garlanded
>white fence. Before you lay four different paths. Which one to take to
>visit with the Garden Gnome? Take the 1st paved trail heading east. Stay on
>this trail for a little while until two bridges come into sight. Under one
>bridge once lived an evil
>troll. Some say the metal railings on this bridge acted as a lightening rod
>causing him to be hit many times over the years by these terrifying bolts.
>This surely caused a bit of his insanity and outright meanness.
>
>Our kindly Garden Gnome spends his time tending the gardens in Redwing
>Park...he used to live under the other bridge. The wooden construction of his
>home kept him safe from lightening storms but he had a tendency to sail away
>down the stream in his little Rubbermaid boat when it rained. So, after a
>particularly long journey toward the open ocean he decided to move. To find
>his new home he thought he'd visit the evil troll under the other bridge and
>ask his neighborly advice regarding shelter....that's where things went
>wrong. After waking the grumpy troll, quite a nasty brawl ensued...the evil
>troll fell into the water and has been rumored to have crawled aground and is
>hiding in the underbrush waiting to plot his revenge. Maybe he'll have his
>very own box soon...but back to the story. The kind Garden Gnome wants to
>prevent anyone from being lightening bolted into meanness again and now lives
>under the metal bridge. He carries a lightening rod to protect all creatures
>great and small from harm in Redwing Park. There you'll find him, under this
>bridge where he sleeps when he's not tending the gardens. Make sure to
>whisper his name as you approach so that he doesn't think you're the evil
>troll,
>
>Please do your best not to be seen retrieving this box as it has a habit of
>disappearing...and this can be a busy park.
>
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>Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:16:11 -0400
> From: "The Schumacher's"
>Subject: Tate, Sue & Sara ~ Re: Your CUPCAKE letterboxes
>
>Hi Tate, Sue, and Sara ~
>
>Headed out today with our company to find your "Cupcake" Letterboxes. Just wanted to let you know that the 2nd stamp in
this series is broken in four pieces. We stamped it one piece at a time to get it to (almost) work. Just thought you'd like to
know. Both boxes were in great condition as were the contents of both (except for the stamp).
>
>Thanks for a great adventure ~ we love using our compass to find the treasures. My friend is now hooked on Letterboxing
and can't wait to get out and find some more!
>
>Warmest regards,
>
>Ellen
>(Schubass, Buzz & Woody)
>
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>Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:53:22 EDT
> From: tehutika@aol.com
>Subject: Boxes in the Portland ME area
>
>Greetings,
>
>In about two weeks, my family and I are going to go to Sebago Lake for a week
>of camping. Obviously, we're going to get in some letterboxing while we're
>there. I've gone through a lot of the clues for boxes in that area, and I was
>wondering if anyone knew about the status of any of these boxes. Secondly, is
>there anyone on list that would consider adopting a box if we planted one
>while we're there? Sebago Lake is about four hours from where we live, so we
>would not be able to maintain it.
>
>Mike S.
>P4 F44 V4
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> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:54:55 -0700 (PDT)
> From: paisleyorca@webtv.net
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
>
>When my boyfriend's granddaughter and I went to Michael's last month to
>get her all set up with carving tool, tips and rubber we asked where the
>carving materials were. Two employees told us they had no such thing
>and told us if they were anywhere they'd be in the rubber stamp section,
>but they had never heard about it.
>
>HOWEVER...we walked all through the store and finally found a little
>section where this stuff was on the shelf. It may be there, but they
>may not understand what you're talking about, even if you use brand
>names. It certainly was far, far away from the commercial rubber stamp
>and ink section and it was clear in the back of the store. Sort of near
>the framing section. I think they just put that merchandise way where
>they had a spare spot.
>
>My advice is to do some legwork (literally) in the store. Walk around
>and keep your eyes peeled. Chances are it is there stashed someplace,
>and nowhere logical at that. Store personnel may tell you they don't
>have it, but if you hunt and seek, as you often do in general with this
>sport, you may be rewarded!
>
>Best regards,
>
>Amanda Briles
>The Paisley Orca
>
>
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>Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:57:29 EDT
> From: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
>Subject: VA -- VA Beach -- "Redwing II" -- Southeastern VA
>
>Name: "Redwing II"
>Date: August 15, 2002
>Placed By: The Russ Clan
>Location: VA--VA Beach--Southeastern VA
>Level of Difficulty: Easy, good for those practicing orienteering skills
>(Don't worry if you don't have a compass, we found this one without one.)
>
>e-mail: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
>
>LBNA page listed as: The Russ Clan's Letterboxes
>
>"Drakes and their dog Buddy" have kindly allowed us to replace and adopt her
>two boxes in Redwing Park. Both had been swiped so here's the second
>replacement...
>
>"Redwing II"
>
>Thank you "Drakes and their Buddy" for these clues:
>
>>From the wooden bridge, facing Garden Gnome's new home take a bearing of 260
>degrees. Continue on your journey by following the paved path to your left.
>The Garden Gnome would like you to enjoy the many flowering bushes and trees
>as you go. Soon you will come upon a stone-encased water fountain/bubbler on
>your right. Continue this path to the Fragrance Gardens. The Fragrance
>Gardens were planted especially for the blind to enjoy but we're sure you
>will enjoy the beautiful smells too. Take a moment to smell the Dwarf
>Gardenia, the Pitosporum, the Lilac and the Anise Bushes. Find the Ligustrum
>bush and take a bearing of 32 degrees to the paved path. Follow the paved
>path bearing to the left as it meanders around the topiary. Before reaching
>the covered wishing well you will see a gravel path to your right. Take the
>gravel path. Shortly you must decide which path to choose. At the
>intersection of many paths take a bearing of 100 degrees. 20 paces ahead you
>will find the Mrs. C.L. Hershberger crepe myrtle memorial tree. From here
>locate the "U" shaped tree. At the "U" shaped tree follow the gravel path to
>the right until it connects again with the paved path. Take a left onto this
>path. Continue on, bearing left to your second gravel path on the left.
>Nestled within the trees here (bearing 350 degrees) is a bench to take a
>rest. While sitting on the bench locate the pair of trees growing together
>to your left. You'll find the Redwing II stamp hidden under the pine needles
>in a small cubby at the base of the tree nearest to the bench. Stamp in and
>rehide well. Enjoy!
>
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>Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 23:25:37 EDT
> From: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
>Subject: VA -- VA Beach -- "Little Diva" mini box -- Redwing Park -- Southeastern, VA
>
>Name: "Little Diva" mini box
>Date: August 15, 2002
>Placed By: "Carolina Sunshine" (age 11) of The Russ Clan
>Location: VA -- VA Beach--Southeastern, VA
>Level of Difficulty: Very Easy...great for little ones.
>
>e-mail: LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com
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>LBNA page listed as: The Russ Clan's Letterboxes
>
>Within Redwing Park you will find another lovely little park.
>It has a beautiful Japanese name,
>and a little Zen rock garden.
>With a little babbling brook,
>and little bridges.
>Under one
>beside a waterfall...
>you'll find the "Little Diva" mini-box.
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>Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 00:29:50 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Darlene Sybert
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
>
>On Thu, 15 Aug 2002 LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I have to say that twice I've been told stores (Michael's and Pauls Arts and
>> Crafts here in Norfolk & VA beach) didn't have what I was asking for when I
>> called to inquire, so being pig headed I went there and was again told they
>> did not sell it....only to find it myself--in both stores--after looking
>> around.
>
>
>This is true always in all Michael's stores. I'm convinced that clerks
>learn to do this in job training classes. The reason: if they admit that
>the product is in the store, they have tohelp you find it.
>
>Darlene
>
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>Message: 9
> Date: 16 Aug 2002 05:43:53 -0000
> From: "Jerusalem Jones"
>Subject: Re: Jerusalem Jones' Letterbox Adventure
>
>Jerusalem Jones resides in Washington State. Lacey, Wa, a suburb of Olympia, the state capitol. Please do visit sometime.
>
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>Message: 10
> Date: 16 Aug 2002 05:44:03 -0000
> From: "Jerusalem Jones"
>Subject: Re: Jerusalem Jones' Letterbox Adventure
>
>Jerusalem Jones resides in Washington State. Lacey, Wa, a suburb of Olympia, the state capitol. Please do visit sometime.
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>Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 01:59:59 -0400
> From: "Raygan"
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
>
>There is a rubber stamp store in the Providence Square shopping
>center near Birdneck music (or whatever its called) You might
>want to look there for supplies.
>
>Also try paul's arts and crafts on Lynnhaven. I havent looked there
>yet.
>
>The Michaels on Va beach blvd near Pembroke mall DOES have
>carving supplies. Its right to the right of the stamp section. You'll
>see a shelf that has pens and bottles of ink. Go to the end of the
>row and you'll find some linoleum carving tools and sheets of pink
>eraser. That's what I picked up for my stamps so far.
>
>LOL! this sounds like a letterbox hunt for supplies! LOL
>
>On 15 Aug 2002, at 16:24, LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I have to say that twice I've been told stores (Michael's and Pauls
>> Arts and Crafts here in Norfolk & VA beach) didn't have what I was
>> asking for when I called to inquire, so being pig headed I went there
>> and was again told they did not sell it....only to find it myself--in
>> both stores--after looking around.
>>
>> Maybe it's a letterboxer's test!
>>
>> "Itty bitty kitty"
>> The Russ Clan.
>>
>>
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>Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 01:59:59 -0400
> From: "Raygan"
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
>
>I guess I was lucky that I happend to grab a manager. I asked for
>Speedball stuff and she said its all in the Art Section. Right next
>to the rubber stamps. Its a row of pens, inks, etc. I was able to
>find lineoleum carving tools and the speedball rubber eraser sheet.
>
>On 15 Aug 2002, at 19:54, paisleyorca@webtv.net wrote:
>
>> When my boyfriend's granddaughter and I went to Michael's last month
>> to get her all set up with carving tool, tips and rubber we asked
>> where the carving materials were. Two employees told us they had no
>> such thing and told us if they were anywhere they'd be in the rubber
>> stamp section, but they had never heard about it.
>>
>> HOWEVER...we walked all through the store and finally found a little
>> section where this stuff was on the shelf. It may be there, but they
>> may not understand what you're talking about, even if you use brand
>> names. It certainly was far, far away from the commercial rubber
>> stamp and ink section and it was clear in the back of the store. Sort
>> of near the framing section. I think they just put that merchandise
>> way where they had a spare spot.
>>
>> My advice is to do some legwork (literally) in the store. Walk around
>> and keep your eyes peeled. Chances are it is there stashed someplace,
>> and nowhere logical at that. Store personnel may tell you they don't
>> have it, but if you hunt and seek, as you often do in general with
>> this sport, you may be rewarded!
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Amanda Briles
>> The Paisley Orca
>>
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>Message: 13
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 02:01:51 -0400
> From: "Raygan"
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
>
>If you ask them for Speedball products, they might be willing to
>help out a bit more. :)
>
>On 15 Aug 2002, at 14:46, tauwillow@aol.com wrote:
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>> Hello fox412@aol.com,
>>
>> In reference to your comment:
>>
>> Two Michael's in Massachusetts that I recently visited
>> also did not carry ANY carving materials.
>>
>> The Michael's in IL had no idea what I was talking about either - no
>> matter how I described what I was looking for. After scouring the
>> aisles, I found the carving block myself. Its possible that your
>> store doesnt carry it - its also possible that they dont know their
>> own inventory.
>>
>> Tau
>>
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>Message: 14
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 06:57:28 -0400
> From: "MARTEL"
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
>
>Perhaps not so far off as we might think. After all, if you have to go
>looking all over the store for something, you are going to walk past a lot
>of other stuff that you may just buy on impulse. Maybe there is a method to
>this madness.
>~ Memlili
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Darlene Sybert"
>To:
>Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 1:29 AM
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Re:Stamps and carving..
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>
>> On Thu, 15 Aug 2002 LoveLetterBoxing@aol.com wrote:
>>
>> > I have to say that twice I've been told stores (Michael's and Pauls Arts
>and
>> > Crafts here in Norfolk & VA beach) didn't have what I was asking for
>when I
>> > called to inquire, so being pig headed I went there and was again told
>they
>> > did not sell it....only to find it myself--in both stores--after looking
>> > around.
>>
>>
>> This is true always in all Michael's stores. I'm convinced that clerks
>> learn to do this in job training classes. The reason: if they admit that
>> the product is in the store, they have tohelp you find it.
>>
>> Darlene
>>
>>
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> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:13:12 -0000
> From: "mothermoo2001"
>Subject: Re:Stamps and carving..
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>--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "mindizney"
>> I called Michael's in Manchester, CT
>>
>
>> I was in Michaels this week looking for pink or white speedy cut. I
>also found a clerk that knew nothing. I scoured the shelves and
>found no material but did find one beginner carving set. It was not
>with the stamps. It was on the second or third row from the left
>wall on then rear set of shelves. It contains the carving blade and a
>3" piece of pink speedball carving medium. This was the Michaels in
>manchester Ct. Oh well. Stamps in mind and no medium . Leader of
>the pack
>
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>Message: 16
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:40:53 -0400
> From: "Todd and Anne Marie Charland"
>Subject: CORRECTION FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS COVENTRY CT
>
> Directions should read.
>
>Planted by Irishtinker
>On 8/12/02
>Rated Easy
>
>THE MAY BASKET
>Box 2 of 3 of "When I Was a Girl In The Martin Box" By Orra Parker Phelps, an autobiography of a girl living in Coventry, CT
in the 1870's.
>
>>From box 1 travel over the bridge on Parker Bridge Rd towards Coventry. At the stop Stay straight onto Bunker Hill Rd. At
the intersection on Bunker Hill and South Street you will see a triangle with a tree in the middle. Park on the South Street side.
>
> "Early one evening in May, Father came from the barn where he'd been milking Dancer, the Jersey cow. There was a grin
on his face and a twinkle in his eye as he said "Wouldn't be surprised if Orra got a May basket. Saw Leon Lord and Kirk
Wallen sneaking down the road; guess I'll surprise them."
> I was thrilled. Never had I had a May basket. I begged Father not to do anything to the boys. "Oh Daddy, don't drive 'em
off. I do want a May basket so bad."
> Daddy laughed, "You'll get your basket, but I'll give 'em a scare."
> He went into the little front hall that had a narrow window on each side of the door. He sat down by one and motioned me
to look out the other. Presently we saw the two little boys creeping softly across the yard. They got to the door and one stood
with fist raised up to knock as soon as the other should hang the basket on the doorknob. The fist never had a chance to fall,
for the moment the basket was hung Father gave a tremendous knock on the inside. How those boys did scatter! Father
opened the door and handed me a paper box decorated with crimped streamers, it's handle a strip of cat stairs. There was
nothing in it but what it matter? I had a May basket I could tell the girls at school about."
>
>There is a knot in the tree that has a piece of wood stuck in it. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL NO CARS ARE COMING to remove
and replace the box!!!!!!!! Remove the dead wood and find your May basket.
>
>Note: Look at the white farm house on the corner. Note the two long windows on each side of the doors. You can practically
see those two boys "creeping softly across the yard" and young Orra watching out the window.
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>Message: 17
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:48:12 -0400
> From: "Chris Hubbard"
>Subject: New letterbox in MA
>
>A new letterbox has been place near Cape Cod for those wonderful folks that placed them out on the Cape. Thank you!
>
>Placed by: Spout Gal, with assistance from Kittlekatz
>Name of box: Cape Cod Canal Letterbox
>Date placed: 8-14-02
>County and State: Plymouth County, MA
>Nearest town: Sagamore Beach
>
>On the Cape Cod Canal Bikepath,
>On the mainland side.
>East of the Sagamore Bridge.
>Walk (or bike) along the bikepath toward Cape Cod Bay.
>Five giants across the way and a monster to your left.
>Behind you munchies and drinks.
>Go not right, not left, but out over the canal.
>Take the middle of the three.
>Down below the water you see, starfish, jelly fish, crabs there be.
>Before the wood you reach,
>A checkered board you stand upon.
>>From #2 to #7, skip one to #5.
>Jump #9 to #13, diagonal to #10.
>Jump over the double bar to the number that adds to 3.
>Look under the checkered board at this spot
>To find what you seek.
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>17 18 19 20
>13 14 15 16
> 9 10 11 12
> 5 6 7 8
> 1 2 3 4
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>Message: 18
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:02:25 -0400
> From: "Chris Hubbard"
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
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>In a desparate search for some carving material I bought some cheap erasers
>at K-Mart - a brand called School Select. It's not as rubbery as the Mars
>Staedler Carving block, a firmer block of rubber. It carves very nicely,
>and with school supply sales on, it should be had for a decent price. It
>comes in a package of 2 to a pack, and I paid about $1 for the package. The
>block measures not quite 1" x 2". Haven't found a place to get the Mars
>block nearby - no Michaels near us - just A.C. Moore. -Kittlekatz
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ruthann Logsdon Zaroff"
>To:
>Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 8:20 PM
>Subject: Re: [LbNA] Re:Stamps and carving..
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>> I've carved a lot on plumber's gasket. It is somewhat difficult to carve
>> (more like linoleum). The biggest downfall is that you would have to mount
>> it on some sort of block because you can't hold the gasket.
>>
>> Ruthann
>> aka Mirkwood
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>Message: 19
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:09:05 -0400
> From: "Chris Hubbard"
>Subject: New letterbox in MA, please add additional info
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>Webmaster, Just submitted clues for a new letterbox in MA. Please add the following to the clue sheet:
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>This box was placed by a young visitor from California, her first box placed. She's taking the hobby back home with her, and
would like to get her friends involved. She would like the stampbook sent back home once it is filled. Please e-mail me at
blndbuck@sover.net once filled so it may be sent to her. Thanks! -Kittlekatz
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>Message: 20
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 07:03:59 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tig
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
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>AC Moore also carries carving supplies and the speedball medium (at
>least the ones in Dartmouth, MA and RI do).
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>I have never found these materials to be near the rubber stamping stuff
>in the stores, though. Generally it is in with the linoleum cutting
>supplies and/or calligraphy - since speedball is apparently most known
>for their calligraphy supplies.
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>Message: 21
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 11:25:12 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Darlene Sybert
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
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>On Fri, 16 Aug 2002, Chris Hubbard wrote:
>> In a desparate search for some carving material I bought some cheap erasers
>> at K-Mart - a brand called School Select. It's not as rubbery as the Mars
>> Staedler Carving block, a firmer block of rubber. It carves very nicely,
>> and with school supply sales on, it should be had for a decent price. It
>> comes in a package of 2 to a pack, and I paid about $1 for the package. The
>> block measures not quite 1" x 2". Haven't found a place to get the Mars
>> block nearby - no Michaels near us - just A.C. Moore. -Kittlekatz
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>There is a Staedler website from which you can purchase and
>find out who sells this. If there is a college in your area,
>try their bookstore, too.
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>Darlene
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>Message: 22
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:48:49 -0400
> From: "Todd and Anne Marie Charland"
>Subject: RE: NO CORRECTION FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS COVENTRY CT
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>UGH!!! I AM LOSING MY MIND!!!! WEBMASTER & HUNTERS PLEASE IGNORE MY FIRST
>CORRECTION!!! THE ORIGINAL "MAYBASKET" CLUE IS CORRECT! DON"T READ THE
>CORRECTION SENT EARLIER TODAY. UGH!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Todd and Anne Marie Charland [mailto:irishtinker@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 9:41 AM
> To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [LbNA] CORRECTION FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS COVENTRY CT
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> Directions should read.
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> Planted by Irishtinker
> On 8/12/02
> Rated Easy
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> THE MAY BASKET
> Box 2 of 3 of "When I Was a Girl In The Martin Box" By Orra Parker Phelps,
>an autobiography of a girl living in Coventry, CT in the 1870's.
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> From box 1 travel over the bridge on Parker Bridge Rd towards Coventry.
>At the stop sign veer right onto Bunker Hill. At the intersection on Bunker
>Hill and South Street you will see a triangle with a tree in the middle.
>Park on the South Street side.
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> "Early one evening in May, Father came from the barn where he'd been
>milking Dancer, the Jersey cow. There was a grin on his face and a twinkle
>in his eye as he said "Wouldn't be surprised if Orra got a May basket. Saw
>Leon Lord and Kirk Wallen sneaking down the road; guess I'll surprise them."
> I was thrilled. Never had I had a May basket. I begged Father not to
>do anything to the boys. "Oh Daddy, don't drive 'em off. I do want a May
>basket so bad."
> Daddy laughed, "You'll get your basket, but I'll give 'em a scare."
> He went into the little front hall that had a narrow window on each
>side of the door. He sat down by one and motioned me to look out the other.
>Presently we saw the two little boys creeping softly across the yard. They
>got to the door and one stood with fist raised up to knock as soon as the
>other should hang the basket on the doorknob. The fist never had a chance to
>fall, for the moment the basket was hung Father gave a tremendous knock on
>the inside. How those boys did scatter! Father opened the door and handed me
>a paper box decorated with crimped streamers, it's handle a strip of cat
>stairs. There was nothing in it but what it matter? I had a May basket I
>could tell the girls at school about."
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> There is a knot in the tree that has a piece of wood stuck in it. PLEASE
>WAIT UNTIL NO CARS ARE COMING to remove and replace the box!!!!!!!! Remove
>the dead wood and find your May basket.
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> Note: Look at the white farm house on the corner. Note the two long
>windows on each side of the doors. You can practically see those two boys
>"creeping softly across the yard" and young Orra watching out the window.
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>Message: 23
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:41:48 -0700
> From: "Gwen & Don Jackson"
>Subject: Stamps & Supplies
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>The last time I purchased Speedy-Stamp at Michaels I complained to the Manager that someone had written all over the
surface . It was located on a shelf about 4 ft high and some folks tried out the various writing implements on it . She charged
me 1/3 price . I happily went home and cleaned it up with acetone. No , I was not the perp that scribbled on it ! Don
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>Message: 24
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 14:34:00 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Amy Champion
>Subject: Re: Re:Stamps and carving..
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>Although Speedball does make nice stamps, so does
>Magic Rub. It's a nice eraser and relatively cheap...
>that's right 79 cents. They can be found in all the
>Michael's stores. You may want to give them a try.
>katydid
>--- ruthann@ruthannzaroff.com wrote:
>> Your Michael's must be smaller or have a limited
>> section of fine arts
>> supplies. The Speedball Speedy Stamp and carving
>> tools are in every
>> Michael's I've ever been in (I live in Michigan).
>> They are kept with fine
>> arts supplies, near the linoleum carving blocks (the
>> tools are the same
>> for soft block and lino). $2 is a most excellent
>> price for the pink stuff
>> -- retail is normally around $15 for that size.
>>
>> Ruthann
>> aka Mirkwood
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>Message: 25
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:44:15 -0400 (EDT)
> From: motofranz@webtv.net
>Subject: OH ~ new letterbox clues
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>STAMPAWAYUSABOX
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>Sharonville,Ohio Hamilton County
>Sharon Woods Harbor Area
>Kemper Road
>Difficulty : easy, half hour
>Placed : August 9, 2002 by franzsolo...
>(motofranz@webtv.net )
>This is to honor the Stampaway USA stamp show at Sharonville Convention
>Center
>August 11 ,2002
>Give the Out of town stampers something to do.. LOL...
>Clues:
>Start at the playground area to your right . "No Roller Skating On Hill
>" sign.
>Walk East across the bridge on Kemper Road. After crossing the bridge
>walk South thru the Split-Rail fence gate. ( Your going to ZiG then ZaG
>)
>Go South 18 paces
>(a pace= 2 steps : about 5 feet )
>Then turn Right 320 for 7 paces.
>Then 59 paces starting at the end of the split rail . Southerly
>direction (with the lake to your Right . (Walk along the lake
>After walking 59 paces turn to your right (320 ) for about 3 paces.
>Its in that 5 foot high tree stump ....... If you have reached the
>opening for the ball field on you left ,you have gone too far !
>Hope you enjoy the stamp.!!
>email me if ya find it !!
>Thanks,
>franzsolo...
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Get a sheet of plumber's rubber gasket from Home Depot along with a bottle of contact cement. Find some scrap wood and
cut blocks of wood to the size that you want your stamps. Cut plumber's gasket to size and cement to block with contact
cement. Sandpaper rubber surface ...put sandpaper on flat surface and rub block rubber on it until all of the gloss is off.
Transfer your image to the block by whatever means you find will work for you. Put block in *freezer* compartment of the
refrigerator and freeze.
The rubber will now carve very well...nice detail. when the block warms up, put it back in the freezer. You can work on
several stamps at once and rotate them into and out of the freezer.
I don't find that Pink Pearl erasers care any better when frozen; Mars plastic erasers may be a little better.
Jim