Let's try this again with a subject...
Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before finding
a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
And since I am living and we are planting the majority of our boxes
in West Michigan, where letterboxers are few and far between, it is
conceivable that many of our boxes will weather the cold Michigan
winter with barren logbooks. So to give a little peeksy as to what
one may expect to find should they happen to be passing by this way
(does anyone ever just happen to be passing through Michigan?) and
have the opportunity to engage in a little letterboxing, I have
posted a few stamps to the files area. Not that my stamps would be
so desirable as to lure one here, but also consider that Mirkwood has
some very interesting clues and stamps on the east side of the state,
and that Michigan in itself is a really cool state to visit...
Enough said. Hope to see some of you soon.
The eternal optimist,
Deb (SpringChick)
P36 F38 X0
Stamps and Barren Logbooks
9 messages in this thread |
Started on 2002-10-09
Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: SpringChick (springchick1219@attbi.com) |
Date: 2002-10-09 12:53:01 UTC
Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: Drew Family (drewclan@aol.com) |
Date: 2002-10-10 02:44:44 UTC
>
> Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before
finding
> a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
> experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
> interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
>
Beautifully said and most elegantly carved, M is afraid that after
looking at your images I could hop on the motorcycle and go to an
unknown place, the Michigan, home of Hemingway and Jim Harrison and
the carving master, SpringChick.
Ooooo, desire!
Jay in CT, enraptured. How DOES she do that?
> Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before
finding
> a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
> experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
> interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
>
Beautifully said and most elegantly carved, M is afraid that after
looking at your images I could hop on the motorcycle and go to an
unknown place, the Michigan, home of Hemingway and Jim Harrison and
the carving master, SpringChick.
Ooooo, desire!
Jay in CT, enraptured. How DOES she do that?
Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: SpringChick (springchick1219@attbi.com) |
Date: 2002-10-10 10:58:05 UTC
Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of the
true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my log
books.
How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
Deb
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "Drew Family" wrote:
> >
> > Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before
> finding
> > a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
> > experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
> > interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
> >
>
> Beautifully said and most elegantly carved, M is afraid that after
> looking at your images I could hop on the motorcycle and go to an
> unknown place, the Michigan, home of Hemingway and Jim Harrison and
> the carving master, SpringChick.
>
> Ooooo, desire!
>
> Jay in CT, enraptured. How DOES she do that?
true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my log
books.
How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
Deb
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "Drew Family"
> >
> > Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before
> finding
> > a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
> > experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
> > interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
> >
>
> Beautifully said and most elegantly carved, M is afraid that after
> looking at your images I could hop on the motorcycle and go to an
> unknown place, the Michigan, home of Hemingway and Jim Harrison and
> the carving master, SpringChick.
>
> Ooooo, desire!
>
> Jay in CT, enraptured. How DOES she do that?
Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: windrose53 (windrose53@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-10-10 18:58:39 UTC
I'm from/in Michigan and new to letterboxing (found my first box in
Aug.) I'm from Saginaw, so the nearest boxes for me are over 100
miles away (the ones in Wayne Co., Oakland Co., etc.). I've found 4
of 5 at Indepenant Oaks Park. (Missed the one titled "Independant
Oak". Think I started in the wrong area (the ampitheater) because the
clues didn't come out right. Will have to try this one again.)
I also found the 2 in Cross Winds Marsh, April Fools, and Snowflake.
I intend to get over to the west side of the state (and up north) but
since those are even farther away, it'll be awhile before I get
there.
I'm working on placing boxes in my (the Saginaw Co./Bay Co.) area. I
have ideas/places (and am working on clues & stamps) for 8 so far, 3
individual ones and a series of 5.
I've been practicing carving -- and found I have NO talent. So far it
looks like something a 5 yr old would do :-( . So until I can
get "good enough" at this (so you can at least tell what it' suppose
to be) I have bought a couple of stamps (that fit the place/theme
perfectly) and commissioned ?sp? a couple. I hope to have the 3 out
before Halloween (especially since one of them is "haunted").
I have a question. What does the X stand for in people's counts? I've
figured out the others (from reading the archived posts).
Windrose
F8 P0
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "SpringChick" wrote:
> Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of the
> true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
log
> books.
>
> How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
>
> Deb
>
>
Aug.) I'm from Saginaw, so the nearest boxes for me are over 100
miles away (the ones in Wayne Co., Oakland Co., etc.). I've found 4
of 5 at Indepenant Oaks Park. (Missed the one titled "Independant
Oak". Think I started in the wrong area (the ampitheater) because the
clues didn't come out right. Will have to try this one again.)
I also found the 2 in Cross Winds Marsh, April Fools, and Snowflake.
I intend to get over to the west side of the state (and up north) but
since those are even farther away, it'll be awhile before I get
there.
I'm working on placing boxes in my (the Saginaw Co./Bay Co.) area. I
have ideas/places (and am working on clues & stamps) for 8 so far, 3
individual ones and a series of 5.
I've been practicing carving -- and found I have NO talent. So far it
looks like something a 5 yr old would do :-( . So until I can
get "good enough" at this (so you can at least tell what it' suppose
to be) I have bought a couple of stamps (that fit the place/theme
perfectly) and commissioned ?sp? a couple. I hope to have the 3 out
before Halloween (especially since one of them is "haunted").
I have a question. What does the X stand for in people's counts? I've
figured out the others (from reading the archived posts).
Windrose
F8 P0
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "SpringChick"
> Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of the
> true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
log
> books.
>
> How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
>
> Deb
>
>
Re: [LbNA] Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: Alafair (ms_alafair@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-10-10 12:54:40 UTC-07:00
Deb,
Your carvings are wonderful...so precise and sharp! Nice work. Would love to have some of your letterbox stamps in my logbook. *Sigh* Someday!
Linda a/k/a Alafair
SpringChick
Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of the
true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my log
books.
How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
Deb
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "Drew Family" <drewclan@a...> wrote:
> >
> > Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before
> finding
> > a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
> > experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
> > interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
> >
>
> Beautifully said and most elegantly carved, M is afraid that after
> looking at your images I could hop on the motorcycle and go to an
> unknown place, the Michigan, home of Hemingway and Jim Harrison and
> the carving master, SpringChick.
>
> Ooooo, desire!
>
> Jay in CT, enraptured. How DOES she do that?
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Re: [LbNA] Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: Diana Hammond (diana@oseda.missouri.edu) |
Date: 2002-10-10 15:48:22 UTC-05:00
It has been so hard to keep from going to peek at these images in the
files! But, lucky me! I'm going to Michigan to visit my old stomping
grounds and will be hunting for boxes in the Traverse City area next
weekend, so I'm hoping to see them in person. (I love surprises!) :)
You'll have a couple more entries in the logbooks we find before the snows
set in, anyway.
My sister and I are plotting and planning a couple of plants in that area,
too. I think I have the Treefrog just about hooked on letterboxing!
Webfoot
Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: SpringChick (springchick1219@attbi.com) |
Date: 2002-10-10 21:02:11 UTC
The "X" is for the number of stamps you have exchanged with
other 'boxers (not part of your entourage) along the trail. I was
hoping when I was on the east coast last month I might meet up with
someone and be able to put a number behind my "X". Several of the
boxes I visited had recent visitors, just none at the same time as me.
As you have probably already figured out, P is number of boxes placed
(including hitchhikers you created and put out) and F is number of
boxes found (including hitchhikers you find).
I am excited to see your boxes... I would like to head over that way
and try to get the Independence Oaks boxes yet before winter... I
could swing north and do yours also. Anxious to see the haunted
one... I have an idea what it might be...
Deb (SpringChick)
P36 F38 X0
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "windrose53" wrote:
> I'm from/in Michigan and new to letterboxing (found my first box in
> Aug.) I'm from Saginaw, so the nearest boxes for me are over 100
> miles away (the ones in Wayne Co., Oakland Co., etc.). I've found 4
> of 5 at Indepenant Oaks Park. (Missed the one titled "Independant
> Oak". Think I started in the wrong area (the ampitheater) because
the
> clues didn't come out right. Will have to try this one again.)
>
> I also found the 2 in Cross Winds Marsh, April Fools, and
Snowflake.
> I intend to get over to the west side of the state (and up north)
but
> since those are even farther away, it'll be awhile before I get
> there.
>
> I'm working on placing boxes in my (the Saginaw Co./Bay Co.) area.
I
> have ideas/places (and am working on clues & stamps) for 8 so far,
3
> individual ones and a series of 5.
>
> I've been practicing carving -- and found I have NO talent. So far
it
> looks like something a 5 yr old would do :-( . So until I can
> get "good enough" at this (so you can at least tell what it'
suppose
> to be) I have bought a couple of stamps (that fit the place/theme
> perfectly) and commissioned ?sp? a couple. I hope to have the 3 out
> before Halloween (especially since one of them is "haunted").
>
> I have a question. What does the X stand for in people's counts?
I've
> figured out the others (from reading the archived posts).
>
> Windrose
> F8 P0
>
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "SpringChick"
wrote:
> > Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of
the
> > true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
> log
> > books.
> >
> > How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
> >
> > Deb
> >
> >
other 'boxers (not part of your entourage) along the trail. I was
hoping when I was on the east coast last month I might meet up with
someone and be able to put a number behind my "X". Several of the
boxes I visited had recent visitors, just none at the same time as me.
As you have probably already figured out, P is number of boxes placed
(including hitchhikers you created and put out) and F is number of
boxes found (including hitchhikers you find).
I am excited to see your boxes... I would like to head over that way
and try to get the Independence Oaks boxes yet before winter... I
could swing north and do yours also. Anxious to see the haunted
one... I have an idea what it might be...
Deb (SpringChick)
P36 F38 X0
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "windrose53"
> I'm from/in Michigan and new to letterboxing (found my first box in
> Aug.) I'm from Saginaw, so the nearest boxes for me are over 100
> miles away (the ones in Wayne Co., Oakland Co., etc.). I've found 4
> of 5 at Indepenant Oaks Park. (Missed the one titled "Independant
> Oak". Think I started in the wrong area (the ampitheater) because
the
> clues didn't come out right. Will have to try this one again.)
>
> I also found the 2 in Cross Winds Marsh, April Fools, and
Snowflake.
> I intend to get over to the west side of the state (and up north)
but
> since those are even farther away, it'll be awhile before I get
> there.
>
> I'm working on placing boxes in my (the Saginaw Co./Bay Co.) area.
I
> have ideas/places (and am working on clues & stamps) for 8 so far,
3
> individual ones and a series of 5.
>
> I've been practicing carving -- and found I have NO talent. So far
it
> looks like something a 5 yr old would do :-( . So until I can
> get "good enough" at this (so you can at least tell what it'
suppose
> to be) I have bought a couple of stamps (that fit the place/theme
> perfectly) and commissioned ?sp? a couple. I hope to have the 3 out
> before Halloween (especially since one of them is "haunted").
>
> I have a question. What does the X stand for in people's counts?
I've
> figured out the others (from reading the archived posts).
>
> Windrose
> F8 P0
>
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "SpringChick"
wrote:
> > Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of
the
> > true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
> log
> > books.
> >
> > How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
> >
> > Deb
> >
> >
[LbNA] Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: SpringChick (springchick1219@attbi.com) |
Date: 2002-10-10 21:04:47 UTC
Thanks Linda, having seen your carvings for the mystery gathering, I
can say the same of yours. Hope the gathering comes off well. It
certainly sounds like a great time!
Deb (SpringChick)
P36 F38 X0
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Alafair wrote:
>
> Deb,
> Your carvings are wonderful...so precise and sharp! Nice work.
Would love to have some of your letterbox stamps in my logbook.
*Sigh* Someday!
> Linda a/k/a Alafair
> SpringChick wrote:Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback,
especially from one of the
> true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
log
> books.
>
> How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
>
> Deb
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "Drew Family" wrote:
> > >
> > > Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before
> > finding
> > > a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
> > > experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
> > > interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
> > >
> >
> > Beautifully said and most elegantly carved, M is afraid that
after
> > looking at your images I could hop on the motorcycle and go to an
> > unknown place, the Michigan, home of Hemingway and Jim Harrison
and
> > the carving master, SpringChick.
> >
> > Ooooo, desire!
> >
> > Jay in CT, enraptured. How DOES she do that?
>
>
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can say the same of yours. Hope the gathering comes off well. It
certainly sounds like a great time!
Deb (SpringChick)
P36 F38 X0
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Alafair
>
> Deb,
> Your carvings are wonderful...so precise and sharp! Nice work.
Would love to have some of your letterbox stamps in my logbook.
*Sigh* Someday!
> Linda a/k/a Alafair
> SpringChick wrote:Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback,
especially from one of the
> true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
log
> books.
>
> How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
>
> Deb
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "Drew Family"
> > >
> > > Although I am of the opinion that not seeing the stamp before
> > finding
> > > a box adds to the intrigue of the overall seek and discovery
> > > experience, I also consider the art of stamp carving to be an
> > > interesting hobby of itself, and worthy of sharing.
> > >
> >
> > Beautifully said and most elegantly carved, M is afraid that
after
> > looking at your images I could hop on the motorcycle and go to an
> > unknown place, the Michigan, home of Hemingway and Jim Harrison
and
> > the carving master, SpringChick.
> >
> > Ooooo, desire!
> >
> > Jay in CT, enraptured. How DOES she do that?
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
From: Sheila Stewart (sheila27@tm.net) |
Date: 2002-10-11 10:51:34 UTC-07:00
WOO HOO another Michigan letterboxer!!!
We have several boxes planted around the Ortonville Michigan area, just
need to get our act together and write up the clues. SOON, SOON!!!
All the best,
PuppyLover
----- Original Message -----
From: "windrose53"
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 11:58 AM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
> I'm from/in Michigan and new to letterboxing (found my first box in
> Aug.) I'm from Saginaw, so the nearest boxes for me are over 100
> miles away (the ones in Wayne Co., Oakland Co., etc.). I've found 4
> of 5 at Indepenant Oaks Park. (Missed the one titled "Independant
> Oak". Think I started in the wrong area (the ampitheater) because the
> clues didn't come out right. Will have to try this one again.)
>
> I also found the 2 in Cross Winds Marsh, April Fools, and Snowflake.
> I intend to get over to the west side of the state (and up north) but
> since those are even farther away, it'll be awhile before I get
> there.
>
> I'm working on placing boxes in my (the Saginaw Co./Bay Co.) area. I
> have ideas/places (and am working on clues & stamps) for 8 so far, 3
> individual ones and a series of 5.
>
> I've been practicing carving -- and found I have NO talent. So far it
> looks like something a 5 yr old would do :-( . So until I can
> get "good enough" at this (so you can at least tell what it' suppose
> to be) I have bought a couple of stamps (that fit the place/theme
> perfectly) and commissioned ?sp? a couple. I hope to have the 3 out
> before Halloween (especially since one of them is "haunted").
>
> I have a question. What does the X stand for in people's counts? I've
> figured out the others (from reading the archived posts).
>
> Windrose
> F8 P0
>
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "SpringChick" wrote:
> > Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of the
> > true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
> log
> > books.
> >
> > How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
> >
> > Deb
> >
> >
>
>
>
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>
We have several boxes planted around the Ortonville Michigan area, just
need to get our act together and write up the clues. SOON, SOON!!!
All the best,
PuppyLover
----- Original Message -----
From: "windrose53"
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 11:58 AM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Stamps and Barren Logbooks
> I'm from/in Michigan and new to letterboxing (found my first box in
> Aug.) I'm from Saginaw, so the nearest boxes for me are over 100
> miles away (the ones in Wayne Co., Oakland Co., etc.). I've found 4
> of 5 at Indepenant Oaks Park. (Missed the one titled "Independant
> Oak". Think I started in the wrong area (the ampitheater) because the
> clues didn't come out right. Will have to try this one again.)
>
> I also found the 2 in Cross Winds Marsh, April Fools, and Snowflake.
> I intend to get over to the west side of the state (and up north) but
> since those are even farther away, it'll be awhile before I get
> there.
>
> I'm working on placing boxes in my (the Saginaw Co./Bay Co.) area. I
> have ideas/places (and am working on clues & stamps) for 8 so far, 3
> individual ones and a series of 5.
>
> I've been practicing carving -- and found I have NO talent. So far it
> looks like something a 5 yr old would do :-( . So until I can
> get "good enough" at this (so you can at least tell what it' suppose
> to be) I have bought a couple of stamps (that fit the place/theme
> perfectly) and commissioned ?sp? a couple. I hope to have the 3 out
> before Halloween (especially since one of them is "haunted").
>
> I have a question. What does the X stand for in people's counts? I've
> figured out the others (from reading the archived posts).
>
> Windrose
> F8 P0
>
>
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "SpringChick"
> > Thanks Jay, it is nice to get feedback, especially from one of the
> > true master carvers. But what I really long for is stamps in my
> log
> > books.
> >
> > How's that for a warped sense of priorities?
> >
> > Deb
> >
> >
>
>
>
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