I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested in
getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If I
do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it? Is
there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here? HELP
and Thanks.
Now What
10 messages in this thread |
Started on 2002-10-18
Now What
From: jkiball8jglinc (jkimball8@jglinc.com) |
Date: 2002-10-18 02:28:32 UTC
Re: Now What
From: dvn2rckr (dvn2rckr@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-10-18 02:55:48 UTC
Too complicated! Find a stamp that applies to you. Some folks just
print a fingerprint or sign a name for a bit before they actually
find a stamp that fits their nature. One stamp I noticed yesterday
was actually a hole burned into the page (their name was something
like 'the Arsonists' or something--that wouldn't have worked in
yesterday's torrential downpour conditions in MD at the time but it
was noteworthy nonetheless). Other folks change out
their 'signature' or 'personal' stamp along the way as other
things/ideas come to mind or as they make major finds or reach major
milestones along the way (like finding 100 or 1,000 letterboxes).
There really aren't any rules--it's up to your imagination. Same
with the name, you could be 'ABC from Alexandria' or something more
exotic--find something you like or just be yourself! It doesn't
matter. Just remember to have fun and be careful along the way!
See you on the letterboxing trail...
dvn2r ckr
'Adventure Seeker' in WA
F108P34X8
print a fingerprint or sign a name for a bit before they actually
find a stamp that fits their nature. One stamp I noticed yesterday
was actually a hole burned into the page (their name was something
like 'the Arsonists' or something--that wouldn't have worked in
yesterday's torrential downpour conditions in MD at the time but it
was noteworthy nonetheless). Other folks change out
their 'signature' or 'personal' stamp along the way as other
things/ideas come to mind or as they make major finds or reach major
milestones along the way (like finding 100 or 1,000 letterboxes).
There really aren't any rules--it's up to your imagination. Same
with the name, you could be 'ABC from Alexandria' or something more
exotic--find something you like or just be yourself! It doesn't
matter. Just remember to have fun and be careful along the way!
See you on the letterboxing trail...
dvn2r ckr
'Adventure Seeker' in WA
F108P34X8
Re: [LbNA] Now What
From: Alafair (ms_alafair@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-10-17 19:56:19 UTC-07:00
Hi...
First, you aren't "required" to make your own stamp. I letterboxed for months with a "store-bought" stamp and only recently made my own.
Second, it seems that not everyone has a nickname. It's fun to have one but not "required." If you choose one, and another person has the same one, don't worry. Chances are that person may be in another part of the country anyway. Besides, your stamp whether purchased or hand-made identifies you.
Letterboxing is fun! Go out and enjoy with what you have. We all started in the same way. Write and tell us about yourself and where you're from. Ask questions. The letterboxers on this list are most kind, generous and warm hearted and we'll help you any way we can. Welcome!
Linda a/k/a Alafair
jkiball8jglinc <jkimball8@jglinc.com> wrote:
I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested in
getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If I
do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it? Is
there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here? HELP
and Thanks.
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Re: Now What
From: woodschuckstraub (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-10-18 03:12:26 UTC
Hi, I use a store bought stamp as my personal stamp and sign my name
into the log books next to my store bought stamp.This is a simple
hobby. Don't worry so much. You can always change your stamp. I did
once but I still have a store bought stamp.....Chuck and Molly
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc" wrote:
> I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
in
> getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
> my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
> have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
> have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If
I
> do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it?
Is
> there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here?
HELP
> and Thanks.
into the log books next to my store bought stamp.This is a simple
hobby. Don't worry so much. You can always change your stamp. I did
once but I still have a store bought stamp.....Chuck and Molly
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc"
> I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
in
> getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
> my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
> have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
> have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If
I
> do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it?
Is
> there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here?
HELP
> and Thanks.
Re: Now What
From: lizardbuttsfamily (mmebt@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-10-18 03:47:01 UTC
YES! A true confession. I love it! I am sending you a BIG KISS and a
BIG BEAR HUG across the internet.
Monica;)
"woodschuckstraub" wrote:
> Hi, I use a store bought stamp as my personal stamp and sign my
name
> into the log books next to my store bought stamp.This is a simple
> hobby. Don't worry so much. You can always change your stamp. I did
> once but I still have a store bought stamp.....Chuck and Molly
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc" wrote:
> > I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
> in
> > getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to
create
> > my own stamp
BIG BEAR HUG across the internet.
Monica;)
"woodschuckstraub"
> Hi, I use a store bought stamp as my personal stamp and sign my
name
> into the log books next to my store bought stamp.This is a simple
> hobby. Don't worry so much. You can always change your stamp. I did
> once but I still have a store bought stamp.....Chuck and Molly
>
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc"
> > I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
> in
> > getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to
create
> > my own stamp
Re: Now What
From: thelionandsanddollar (pmoriarty01@snet.net) |
Date: 2002-10-18 05:21:30 UTC
We started with store bought stamps while we decided what to carve
for our signiture stamps. By the time we got them done, we were so
attatched to the store bought ones that we decided to keep using them-
our carved stamps ended up in boxes we planted! And we sign our
names to the log books as well, but if you want a trail name, that's
up to you. That's one of the best things about this hobby- no
rules! You just do it however you want to do it. Enjoy!
Patrick & Amy
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc" wrote:
> I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
in
> getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
> my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
> have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
> have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If
I
> do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it?
Is
> there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here?
HELP
> and Thanks.
for our signiture stamps. By the time we got them done, we were so
attatched to the store bought ones that we decided to keep using them-
our carved stamps ended up in boxes we planted! And we sign our
names to the log books as well, but if you want a trail name, that's
up to you. That's one of the best things about this hobby- no
rules! You just do it however you want to do it. Enjoy!
Patrick & Amy
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc"
> I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
in
> getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
> my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
> have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
> have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If
I
> do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it?
Is
> there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here?
HELP
> and Thanks.
Re: [LbNA] Re: Now What
From: Chuck Straub (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-10-17 22:55:42 UTC-07:00
Well said Patrick and Amy.....Chuck and Molly
thelionandsanddollar <pmoriarty01@snet.net> wrote:
We started with store bought stamps while we decided what to carve
for our signiture stamps. By the time we got them done, we were so
attatched to the store bought ones that we decided to keep using them-
our carved stamps ended up in boxes we planted! And we sign our
names to the log books as well, but if you want a trail name, that's
up to you. That's one of the best things about this hobby- no
rules! You just do it however you want to do it. Enjoy!
Patrick & Amy
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc" <jkimball8@j...> wrote:
> I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
in
> getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
> my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
> have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
> have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If
I
> do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it?
Is
> there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here?
HELP
> and Thanks.
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Re: [LbNA] Now What
From: Kris Buquet (NewBe1@GlobalLetterBoxing.org) |
Date: 2002-10-18 05:42:55 UTC-06:00
NO PRESSURE!!! no pressure at all.
Remember, this is suppossed to be a fun and exciting hobby. No stress involved. That is unless you cannot find that large rock that is hiding the box that you are out looking for. LOL
Seriously though! You should have fun with it all, don't get stressed or pressured in any way to do ANYTHING. You do whatever you are comfortable with.
If you do not want to, or cannot, carve your own stamp, than by all means use a store bought, or custom made stamp (let me know if you need help carving or designing one, would be more than happy to help out).
As far as the *codename* goes, that is totally up to you as well. There is no definitive requirement to have one, however many people do to simple personalize the sport more.
I didn't catch your real name from your e-mail, but from your e-mail
(jkimball8@jglinc.com) I will assume (can be VERY dangerous to assume, but what the heck huh!)
that you name is....maybe.... J Kimball, or J Kim and you like 8 balls? Maybe...who knows but you right!
If you do chose to go with a codename (nickname, or whatever you want to call it) maybe youcan use something like:
1. an 8 ball with your initials surrounding it.
2. J.K. (or J Kim, or Kim) from Kansas (or where ever you are from)
3. J.K. Boxing (spin on J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter fame...LOL)
The possiblities are really endless. If you do want to use a Non de plume, simply ask the group for help chosing one if you want. They really are a great bunch of people and VERY helpful.
Hope that all of this rambling on helps you out...
Just let us know...
P.S. If you travel internationally often, or maybe even once in a while...I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to plant boxes while on your country visits. I have a site that is an *attempt* to spread LetterBoxing to all corners of the globe. I would like to invite you to visit it and feel free to contribute. (www.GlobalLetterBoxing.org)
Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you on the trail :-)
NewBe1
9F 8P 23X 1HH 1T
Kristoffer J Buquet
NewBe1@GlobalLetterBoxing.org
www.GlobalLetterBoxing.org
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Remember, this is suppossed to be a fun and exciting hobby. No stress involved. That is unless you cannot find that large rock that is hiding the box that you are out looking for. LOL
Seriously though! You should have fun with it all, don't get stressed or pressured in any way to do ANYTHING. You do whatever you are comfortable with.
If you do not want to, or cannot, carve your own stamp, than by all means use a store bought, or custom made stamp (let me know if you need help carving or designing one, would be more than happy to help out).
As far as the *codename* goes, that is totally up to you as well. There is no definitive requirement to have one, however many people do to simple personalize the sport more.
I didn't catch your real name from your e-mail, but from your e-mail
(jkimball8@jglinc.com) I will assume (can be VERY dangerous to assume, but what the heck huh!)
that you name is....maybe.... J Kimball, or J Kim and you like 8 balls? Maybe...who knows but you right!
If you do chose to go with a codename (nickname, or whatever you want to call it) maybe youcan use something like:
1. an 8 ball with your initials surrounding it.
2. J.K. (or J Kim, or Kim) from Kansas (or where ever you are from)
3. J.K. Boxing (spin on J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter fame...LOL)
The possiblities are really endless. If you do want to use a Non de plume, simply ask the group for help chosing one if you want. They really are a great bunch of people and VERY helpful.
Hope that all of this rambling on helps you out...
Just let us know...
P.S. If you travel internationally often, or maybe even once in a while...I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to plant boxes while on your country visits. I have a site that is an *attempt* to spread LetterBoxing to all corners of the globe. I would like to invite you to visit it and feel free to contribute. (www.GlobalLetterBoxing.org)
Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you on the trail :-)
NewBe1
9F 8P 23X 1HH 1T
Kristoffer J Buquet
NewBe1@GlobalLetterBoxing.org
www.GlobalLetterBoxing.org
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Re: [LbNA] Now What
From: (Suzy31600@aol.com) |
Date: 2002-10-19 08:37:56 UTC-04:00
Welcome new letterboxer!
I am fairly new to this wonderful world also, having started last spring, and skipping alot of the sumer fun due to my sweetie who DETESTS deer flies and won't enter any area that they are remotely near.....
Anyway,,, I use my name and wondered if I should get an "alias", but decided not to.
I use a "pre made" stamp since when I started I just wanted to get out there and never took the time to do my own. But I probably will, once winter sets in and I have some free time....
So in my opinion, (and I'm sure in everyone else's), just do what you feel, as long as you are safe and enjoying yourself!
Suzy
P0 F20 HH1 X0
I am fairly new to this wonderful world also, having started last spring, and skipping alot of the sumer fun due to my sweetie who DETESTS deer flies and won't enter any area that they are remotely near.....
Anyway,,, I use my name and wondered if I should get an "alias", but decided not to.
I use a "pre made" stamp since when I started I just wanted to get out there and never took the time to do my own. But I probably will, once winter sets in and I have some free time....
So in my opinion, (and I'm sure in everyone else's), just do what you feel, as long as you are safe and enjoying yourself!
Suzy
P0 F20 HH1 X0
Re: Now What
From: acahilly@prodigy.net (acahilly@prodigy.net) |
Date: 2002-10-21 11:32:15 UTC
I'm another commercial stamp person, because I was in such an awful
rush to get started that I grabbed it out of the drawer, stopped at
Staples to get a journal book and stamp pad, and was off. In
retrospect now, I have no regrets about the stamp: I "earned" it from
Toys to Grow On catalog years ago for finding all the hidden mice in
the catalog, it was the first stamp I ever had, and the whimsical
position the mouse is in looks just like me running out the door
after my first box, like Bilbo without his handkerchief. My kids have
now decided to have their own stamps instead of one covering all. Two
have carved, but we bought for the 7 yr. old. (the other two and Dad
are in various stages of preparing to carve)
What I do regret is not getting a better stamp PAD. I've since
switched to a multicolor, and the prints are so much nicer looking.
Also, for the kids we got little artist sketch books, and they take
an image beautifully. Much better than mine.
Aud
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc" wrote:
> I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
in
> getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
> my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
> have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
> have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If
I
> do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it?
Is
> there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here?
HELP
> and Thanks.
rush to get started that I grabbed it out of the drawer, stopped at
Staples to get a journal book and stamp pad, and was off. In
retrospect now, I have no regrets about the stamp: I "earned" it from
Toys to Grow On catalog years ago for finding all the hidden mice in
the catalog, it was the first stamp I ever had, and the whimsical
position the mouse is in looks just like me running out the door
after my first box, like Bilbo without his handkerchief. My kids have
now decided to have their own stamps instead of one covering all. Two
have carved, but we bought for the 7 yr. old. (the other two and Dad
are in various stages of preparing to carve)
What I do regret is not getting a better stamp PAD. I've since
switched to a multicolor, and the prints are so much nicer looking.
Also, for the kids we got little artist sketch books, and they take
an image beautifully. Much better than mine.
Aud
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., "jkiball8jglinc"
> I just started learning about Letterboxing and am very interested
in
> getting started. Only problem is that the pressure is on to create
> my own stamp and I would rather just get started with one I would
> have made or bought. Concern number two is that everyone seems to
> have a "tag" name. So, do I HAVE to have one? Why? Why not? If
I
> do make up a name, how do I know tht someone else hasn't used it?
Is
> there a central Name List? Am I getting too complicated here?
HELP
> and Thanks.