Since I had some time to kill (not really, I was avoiding housework) & since
it was too dark to go boxing, I went to Walmart to look for possible
letterbox containers. My criteria for a container was small, sturdy,
waterproof, plastic & cheap. I wasn't looking for empty containers, but all
the ones listed below (unless otherwise specified) were under $2. You may
already have some of these products in your home waiting to be dumped out,
filled with a stamp & placed in the wild! Some may also be available at the
dollar store.
Patching Plaster
Plumbers Putty
Wood Filler
Playdoh
Cake Icing
Nail Polish Remover tub
Face Wipes tub
Cold Cream tub
African American hair product tubs
Splash & Go Wet Wipes box
Finger Paints (regular size- 4 containers for $2.86)
Finger Paints micro containers (about film canister size but very sturdy
w/screw top)
Fast Orange or Goop hand cleaner in automotive section
Racquetball containers
Marine First Aid Kit (not cheap, but waterproof & very sturdy)
Happy boxing!
SCOUTDOGS
P2 F51
Possible containers
10 messages in this thread |
Started on 2002-09-07
Possible containers
From: Dog Scouts Troop (DogScouts@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-09-07 22:21:31 UTC-04:00
Possible containers
From: Dog Scouts Troop (DogScouts@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-09-08 18:20:12 UTC-04:00
Try this again. I sent it last night, but it must have gotten lost in cyber
space :->
> Since I had some time to kill (not really, I was avoiding housework) &
since
> it was too dark to go boxing, I went to Walmart to look for possible
> letterbox containers. My criteria for a container was small, sturdy,
> waterproof, plastic & cheap. I wasn't looking for empty containers, but
all
> the ones listed below (unless otherwise specified) were under $2. You may
> already have some of these products in your home waiting to be dumped out,
> filled with a stamp & placed in the wild! Some may also be available at
the
> dollar store.
>
> Patching Plaster
> Plumbers Putty
> Wood Filler
> Playdoh
> Cake Icing
> Nail Polish Remover tub
> Face Wipes tub
> Cold Cream tub
> African American hair product tubs
> Splash & Go Wet Wipes box
> Finger Paints (regular size- 4 containers for $2.86)
> Finger Paints micro containers (about film canister size but very sturdy
> w/screw top)
> Fast Orange or Goop hand cleaner in automotive section
> Racquetball containers
> Marine First Aid Kit (not cheap, but waterproof & very sturdy)
>
> Happy boxing!
> SCOUTDOGS
> P2 F51
>
Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
From: Magic Mike (mmletterbox@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-09-09 00:23:33 UTC
Here's more for your list...
M&M Mini's Containers...they have a larger size now and I get to eat the
candy.
Frito Lay Snacker Containers...again I get to eat the contents.
Small Cool Whip Containers
and the List Goes On....
Magic Mike
>From: "Dog Scouts Troop"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: "letterboxing"
>Subject: [LbNA] Possible containers
>Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:20:12 -0400
>
>
>Try this again. I sent it last night, but it must have gotten lost in cyber
>space :->
>
>
> > Since I had some time to kill (not really, I was avoiding housework) &
>since
> > it was too dark to go boxing, I went to Walmart to look for possible
> > letterbox containers. My criteria for a container was small, sturdy,
> > waterproof, plastic & cheap. I wasn't looking for empty containers, but
>all
> > the ones listed below (unless otherwise specified) were under $2. You
>may
> > already have some of these products in your home waiting to be dumped
>out,
> > filled with a stamp & placed in the wild! Some may also be available at
>the
> > dollar store.
> >
> > Patching Plaster
> > Plumbers Putty
> > Wood Filler
> > Playdoh
> > Cake Icing
> > Nail Polish Remover tub
> > Face Wipes tub
> > Cold Cream tub
> > African American hair product tubs
> > Splash & Go Wet Wipes box
> > Finger Paints (regular size- 4 containers for $2.86)
> > Finger Paints micro containers (about film canister size but very sturdy
> > w/screw top)
> > Fast Orange or Goop hand cleaner in automotive section
> > Racquetball containers
> > Marine First Aid Kit (not cheap, but waterproof & very sturdy)
> >
> > Happy boxing!
> > SCOUTDOGS
> > P2 F51
> >
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M&M Mini's Containers...they have a larger size now and I get to eat the
candy.
Frito Lay Snacker Containers...again I get to eat the contents.
Small Cool Whip Containers
and the List Goes On....
Magic Mike
>From: "Dog Scouts Troop"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: "letterboxing"
>Subject: [LbNA] Possible containers
>Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:20:12 -0400
>
>
>Try this again. I sent it last night, but it must have gotten lost in cyber
>space :->
>
>
> > Since I had some time to kill (not really, I was avoiding housework) &
>since
> > it was too dark to go boxing, I went to Walmart to look for possible
> > letterbox containers. My criteria for a container was small, sturdy,
> > waterproof, plastic & cheap. I wasn't looking for empty containers, but
>all
> > the ones listed below (unless otherwise specified) were under $2. You
>may
> > already have some of these products in your home waiting to be dumped
>out,
> > filled with a stamp & placed in the wild! Some may also be available at
>the
> > dollar store.
> >
> > Patching Plaster
> > Plumbers Putty
> > Wood Filler
> > Playdoh
> > Cake Icing
> > Nail Polish Remover tub
> > Face Wipes tub
> > Cold Cream tub
> > African American hair product tubs
> > Splash & Go Wet Wipes box
> > Finger Paints (regular size- 4 containers for $2.86)
> > Finger Paints micro containers (about film canister size but very sturdy
> > w/screw top)
> > Fast Orange or Goop hand cleaner in automotive section
> > Racquetball containers
> > Marine First Aid Kit (not cheap, but waterproof & very sturdy)
> >
> > Happy boxing!
> > SCOUTDOGS
> > P2 F51
> >
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Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
From: (tehutika@aol.com) |
Date: 2002-09-08 21:37:10 UTC-04:00
Greetings,
In a message dated 9/8/2002 6:19:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, DogScouts@hotmail.com writes:
<<Racquetball containers>>
We found a HH once that had it's own box that was a tennis ball tube converted for use as a traveling container. It seemed to do the job fairly well.
While I'm on the subject, has anyone else found a HH that had it's own traveling box?
Mike S.
P6 F68 V4
In a message dated 9/8/2002 6:19:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, DogScouts@hotmail.com writes:
<<Racquetball containers>>
We found a HH once that had it's own box that was a tennis ball tube converted for use as a traveling container. It seemed to do the job fairly well.
While I'm on the subject, has anyone else found a HH that had it's own traveling box?
Mike S.
P6 F68 V4
Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
From: ruthannzaroff (ruthann@ruthannzaroff.com) |
Date: 2002-09-09 13:24:25 UTC
> While I'm on the subject, has anyone else found a HH that had it's
own
> traveling box?
The Backpacker HH is in its own Rubbermaid sandwich box -- makes
hiding it a little difficult because you have to put it in a location
large enough for two boxes!
Ruthann
aka Mirkwood
own
> traveling box?
The Backpacker HH is in its own Rubbermaid sandwich box -- makes
hiding it a little difficult because you have to put it in a location
large enough for two boxes!
Ruthann
aka Mirkwood
Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
From: ruthannzaroff (ruthann@ruthannzaroff.com) |
Date: 2002-09-09 13:32:06 UTC
I'm with the school of thought that no containers that used to hold
any sort of food item is acceptable -- WAY to attractive to
rodents/bears/other wildlife, even when washed out with bleach!
My two containers of choice are Rubbermaid sandwich containers, and
especially the wonderful Rubbermaid drink bottles -- those are
impervious to everything! The only drawback to the bottles is that
the stamp can't be wider than 1.75 inches, and the log must be able
to fit through the 2-inch hole, too. I still use two ziploc-type bags
in each container, one for the log and info sheets, one for the stamp
(so the ink doesn't get all over everything in the container). If I'm
really worried about the box, I enclose the whole thing in a Ziploc
freezer bag, too.
Yes, the specially bought containers add a real cost factor to each
box, but hey -- this is a great hobby, and is still cheaper than a
lot of other pastimes!
Ruthann
aka Mirkwood
any sort of food item is acceptable -- WAY to attractive to
rodents/bears/other wildlife, even when washed out with bleach!
My two containers of choice are Rubbermaid sandwich containers, and
especially the wonderful Rubbermaid drink bottles -- those are
impervious to everything! The only drawback to the bottles is that
the stamp can't be wider than 1.75 inches, and the log must be able
to fit through the 2-inch hole, too. I still use two ziploc-type bags
in each container, one for the log and info sheets, one for the stamp
(so the ink doesn't get all over everything in the container). If I'm
really worried about the box, I enclose the whole thing in a Ziploc
freezer bag, too.
Yes, the specially bought containers add a real cost factor to each
box, but hey -- this is a great hobby, and is still cheaper than a
lot of other pastimes!
Ruthann
aka Mirkwood
Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
From: A.D. (alwayschaos@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-09-09 06:59:42 UTC-07:00
Palantir also has it's own box but the other HH's I
have found don't.
Mine didn't and the logbook accidentally got separated
from the stamp so I wonder if it might be a wise
thing? Due to some kindly letterboxers, though, the
problem was quickly taken care of and there are now
two HH's where there was only one before--so some
things do work out.
--- ruthannzaroff wrote:
> > While I'm on the subject, has anyone else found a
> HH that had it's
> own
> > traveling box?
>
> The Backpacker HH is in its own Rubbermaid sandwich
> box -- makes
> hiding it a little difficult because you have to put
> it in a location
> large enough for two boxes!
>
> Ruthann
> aka Mirkwood
>
>
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have found don't.
Mine didn't and the logbook accidentally got separated
from the stamp so I wonder if it might be a wise
thing? Due to some kindly letterboxers, though, the
problem was quickly taken care of and there are now
two HH's where there was only one before--so some
things do work out.
--- ruthannzaroff
> > While I'm on the subject, has anyone else found a
> HH that had it's
> own
> > traveling box?
>
> The Backpacker HH is in its own Rubbermaid sandwich
> box -- makes
> hiding it a little difficult because you have to put
> it in a location
> large enough for two boxes!
>
> Ruthann
> aka Mirkwood
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
From: Tom Cooch (tcooch@sover.net) |
Date: 2002-09-09 19:15:25 UTC-04:00
Nice to hear a reference to Palantir. It didn't have its own box when it
started, but I'm glad it's insured of comfort now!
The Orient Express
'The game is afoot!'
----- Original Message -----
From: "A.D."
To:
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
> Palantir also has it's own box but the other HH's I
> have found don't.
>
> Mine didn't and the logbook accidentally got separated
> from the stamp so I wonder if it might be a wise
> thing? Due to some kindly letterboxers, though, the
> problem was quickly taken care of and there are now
> two HH's where there was only one before--so some
> things do work out.
> --- ruthannzaroff wrote:
> > > While I'm on the subject, has anyone else found a
> > HH that had it's
> > own
> > > traveling box?
> >
> > The Backpacker HH is in its own Rubbermaid sandwich
> > box -- makes
> > hiding it a little difficult because you have to put
> > it in a location
> > large enough for two boxes!
> >
> > Ruthann
> > aka Mirkwood
> >
> >
>
>
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started, but I'm glad it's insured of comfort now!
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----- Original Message -----
From: "A.D."
To:
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
> Palantir also has it's own box but the other HH's I
> have found don't.
>
> Mine didn't and the logbook accidentally got separated
> from the stamp so I wonder if it might be a wise
> thing? Due to some kindly letterboxers, though, the
> problem was quickly taken care of and there are now
> two HH's where there was only one before--so some
> things do work out.
> --- ruthannzaroff
> > > While I'm on the subject, has anyone else found a
> > HH that had it's
> > own
> > > traveling box?
> >
> > The Backpacker HH is in its own Rubbermaid sandwich
> > box -- makes
> > hiding it a little difficult because you have to put
> > it in a location
> > large enough for two boxes!
> >
> > Ruthann
> > aka Mirkwood
> >
> >
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Possible containers
From: Magic Mike (mmletterbox@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-09-10 22:12:52 UTC
HI!...
I know that there's been suggestions about not using food product
containers...but did you consider...
Cold Cream, Play Doh, and cosmetic products may also have scents that
attract animals...I had mistakenly put a list up of items that were food
containers...and going through my summer camp list...they suggest not
keeping certain cosmetic items in your tent...
hmmm
happy boxing...
Magic Mike
>From: "Dog Scouts Troop"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To:
>Subject: [LbNA] Possible containers
>Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 22:21:31 -0400
>
>Since I had some time to kill (not really, I was avoiding housework) &
>since
>it was too dark to go boxing, I went to Walmart to look for possible
>letterbox containers. My criteria for a container was small, sturdy,
>waterproof, plastic & cheap. I wasn't looking for empty containers, but all
>the ones listed below (unless otherwise specified) were under $2. You may
>already have some of these products in your home waiting to be dumped out,
>filled with a stamp & placed in the wild! Some may also be available at the
>dollar store.
>
>Patching Plaster
>Plumbers Putty
>Wood Filler
>Playdoh
>Cake Icing
>Nail Polish Remover tub
>Face Wipes tub
>Cold Cream tub
>African American hair product tubs
>Splash & Go Wet Wipes box
>Finger Paints (regular size- 4 containers for $2.86)
>Finger Paints micro containers (about film canister size but very sturdy
>w/screw top)
>Fast Orange or Goop hand cleaner in automotive section
>Racquetball containers
>Marine First Aid Kit (not cheap, but waterproof & very sturdy)
>
>Happy boxing!
>SCOUTDOGS
>P2 F51
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I know that there's been suggestions about not using food product
containers...but did you consider...
Cold Cream, Play Doh, and cosmetic products may also have scents that
attract animals...I had mistakenly put a list up of items that were food
containers...and going through my summer camp list...they suggest not
keeping certain cosmetic items in your tent...
hmmm
happy boxing...
Magic Mike
>From: "Dog Scouts Troop"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To:
>Subject: [LbNA] Possible containers
>Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 22:21:31 -0400
>
>Since I had some time to kill (not really, I was avoiding housework) &
>since
>it was too dark to go boxing, I went to Walmart to look for possible
>letterbox containers. My criteria for a container was small, sturdy,
>waterproof, plastic & cheap. I wasn't looking for empty containers, but all
>the ones listed below (unless otherwise specified) were under $2. You may
>already have some of these products in your home waiting to be dumped out,
>filled with a stamp & placed in the wild! Some may also be available at the
>dollar store.
>
>Patching Plaster
>Plumbers Putty
>Wood Filler
>Playdoh
>Cake Icing
>Nail Polish Remover tub
>Face Wipes tub
>Cold Cream tub
>African American hair product tubs
>Splash & Go Wet Wipes box
>Finger Paints (regular size- 4 containers for $2.86)
>Finger Paints micro containers (about film canister size but very sturdy
>w/screw top)
>Fast Orange or Goop hand cleaner in automotive section
>Racquetball containers
>Marine First Aid Kit (not cheap, but waterproof & very sturdy)
>
>Happy boxing!
>SCOUTDOGS
>P2 F51
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Re: Possible containers
From: dvn2rckr (dvn2rckr@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-09-11 06:15:11 UTC
Tupperware square sandwich containers 5"x5"x1"!!! $0.19 to $0.29
each at my local Salvation Army store in the 'plasticware last stop
before Heaven' section!!!
Can't beat the price, can't beat the quality and you save some room
at the local trash dump!
dvn2r ckr
F56P17X6
each at my local Salvation Army store in the 'plasticware last stop
before Heaven' section!!!
Can't beat the price, can't beat the quality and you save some room
at the local trash dump!
dvn2r ckr
F56P17X6