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POLL QUESTION: All, what is the best time and place to have our next GATHERING? Thanks!

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- last weekend in April 29,30- Mystic,Ct., 2 votes, 20.00%
- saturday, 2 votes, 20.00%
- sunday, 3 votes, 30.00%
- first weekend in May 6,7 Mystic,CT, 3 votes, 30.00%



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POLL QUESTION: How many patches, regardless of design,
can you COMMIT to buying assuming the
cost per patch will be $5 or less?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- None, right now, 1 votes, 5.88%
- 1, 1 votes, 5.88%
- 2, 5 votes, 29.41%
- 3, 6 votes, 35.29%
- 4, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5, 1 votes, 5.88%
- 6, 1 votes, 5.88%
- 7, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 8, 1 votes, 5.88%
- 9, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 10, 1 votes, 5.88%
- 11, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 12, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 13, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 14, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 15, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 16, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 17, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 18, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 19, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 20, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 21, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 22, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 23, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 24 or more, 0 votes, 0.00%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- None, right now
- tammy@unity.ncsu.edu
- 1
- wood521@isbe.accessus.net
- 2
- elizabeth.tripp@yale.edu
- sheilac@airmail.net
- MunchyMan_1@hotmail.com
- tcooch@sover.net
- w.remein@worldnet.att.net
- 3
- jdisch@emerald.tufts.edu
- tlane@princeton.edu
- tcgrafx@imagina.com
- teapot@teapot.mv.com
- twograysquirrels@aol.com
- kurrwic@yahoo.com
- 4
- 5
- bsennott@crocker.com
- 6
- mohmers@aol.com
- 7
- 8
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- 9
- 10
- wendygault@earthlink.net
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24 or more


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I would buy two patches.


I still have yet to get my first letterbox though.

I just found out about letterboxing early this year and work has been a bear.
(A grizzly I might add.)



--
Megan B. Edwards

Rhythm & Hues
310 448 7551

John, Mohmers, and all -
Somehow, I guess we missed the poll. But, counting our son's friends who
want to get involved, I guess we'd easily want 6 or so.

Erik

erik/susan davis wrote:
>
> John, Mohmers, and all -
> Somehow, I guess we missed the poll. But, counting our son's friends who
> want to get involved, I guess we'd easily want 6 or so.
>
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Somehow we missed the poll also. Put us down for 4 patches, also what
ever happened to the idea of car window decals ?

Thanks
Rick

In a message dated 6/11/00 12:37:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
rick.larson@snet.net writes:

<< erik/susan davis wrote:
>
> John, Mohmers, and all -
> Somehow, I guess we missed the poll. But, counting our son's friends who
> want to get involved, I guess we'd easily want 6 or so.
>
> Erik >>
Somehow we missed the poll also. Put us down for 4 patches, also what
ever happened to the idea of car window decals ?

Thanks
Rick

Hey,
I missed it too. Put me down for 2.
Thanks!
Becky

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POLL QUESTION: I think the definition of a pace
is/should be:


CHOICES AND RESULTS
- The single footfall of each foot (ie, a step), 12 votes, 80.00%
- The single footfall of a particular foot (ie, two steps), 3 votes, 20.00%



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POLL QUESTION: How many P# Merit Badges are you
interested in? and what denomination?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- 1 P10, 1 votes, 5.00%
- 2 P10, 4 votes, 20.00%
- 3 P10, 1 votes, 5.00%
- 4 P10, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more P10, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 P25, 2 votes, 10.00%
- 2 P25, 2 votes, 10.00%
- 3 P25, 1 votes, 5.00%
- 4 P25, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more P25, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 P50, 2 votes, 10.00%
- 2 P50, 1 votes, 5.00%
- 3 P50, 1 votes, 5.00%
- 4 P50, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more P50, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 P75, 1 votes, 5.00%
- 2 P75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 3 P75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 4 P75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more P75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 P100, 2 votes, 10.00%
- 2 P100, 1 votes, 5.00%
- 3 P100, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more P100, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Just double my order !!!!, 1 votes, 5.00%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- 1 P10
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- 2 P10
- tlane@princeton.edu
- kiwi-1@snet.net
- tcooch@sover.net
- trishkri@yahoo.com
- 3 P10
- mohmers@aol.com
- 4 P10
- 5 or more P10
- 1 P25
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 P25
- tlane@princeton.edu
- tcooch@sover.net
- 3 P25
- mohmers@aol.com
- 4 P25
- 5 or more P25
- 1 P50
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 P50
- tlane@princeton.edu
- 3 P50
- mohmers@aol.com
- 4 P50
- 5 or more P50
- 1 P75
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- 2 P75
- 3 P75
- 4 P75
- 5 or more P75
- 1 P100
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 P100
- tlane@princeton.edu
- 3 P100
- 5 or more P100
- Just double my order !!!!
- mohmers@aol.com


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POLL QUESTION: How many #F merit badges are you
intersted in? and what denominations?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- 1 F10, 1 votes, 3.23%
- 2 F10, 4 votes, 12.90%
- 3 F10, 1 votes, 3.23%
- 4 F10, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more F10, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 F25, 2 votes, 6.45%
- 2 F25, 3 votes, 9.68%
- 3 F25, 1 votes, 3.23%
- 4 F25, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more F25, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 F50, 4 votes, 12.90%
- 2 F50, 2 votes, 6.45%
- 3 F50, 1 votes, 3.23%
- 4 F50, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more F50, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 F75, 3 votes, 9.68%
- 2 F75, 1 votes, 3.23%
- 3 F75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 4 F75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more F75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 F100, 5 votes, 16.13%
- 2 F100, 2 votes, 6.45%
- 3 F100, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 5 or more F100, 0 votes, 0.00%
- just double my order !!!, 1 votes, 3.23%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- 1 F10
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 F10
- tlane@princeton.edu
- kiwi-1@snet.net
- tcooch@sover.net
- trishkri@yahoo.com
- 3 F10
- mohmers@aol.com
- 4 F10
- 5 or more F10
- 1 F25
- tcooch@sover.net
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 F25
- tlane@princeton.edu
- kiwi-1@snet.net
- trishkri@yahoo.com
- 3 F25
- mohmers@aol.com
- 4 F25
- 5 or more F25
- 1 F50
- martianmaggot@netscape.net
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- tcooch@sover.net
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 F50
- tlane@princeton.edu
- kiwi-1@snet.net
- 3 F50
- mohmers@aol.com
- 4 F50
- 5 or more F50
- 1 F75
- martianmaggot@netscape.net
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 F75
- kiwi-1@snet.net
- 3 F75
- 4 F75
- 5 or more F75
- 1 F100
- martianmaggot@netscape.net
- randy@mapsurfer.com
- jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com
- tcooch@sover.net
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 F100
- tlane@princeton.edu
- kiwi-1@snet.net
- 3 F100
- 5 or more F100
- just double my order !!!
- mohmers@aol.com


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POLL QUESTION: X Merit Badges. (x stands for stamps
exchanged with other letterboxers)

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- 1 X10, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 2 X10, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 3 or more X10, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 X 25, 1 votes, 33.33%
- 2 X25, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 3 or more X25, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 X50, 1 votes, 33.33%
- 2 X50, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 3 or more X50, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 X75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 2 X75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 3 or more X 75, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 1 X 100, 1 votes, 33.33%
- 2 X100, 0 votes, 0.00%
- 3 or more X100, 0 votes, 0.00%
- just double my order !!!, 0 votes, 0.00%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- 1 X10
- 2 X10
- 3 or more X10
- 1 X 25
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 X25
- 3 or more X25
- 1 X50
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 X50
- 3 or more X50
- 1 X75
- 2 X75
- 3 or more X 75
- 1 X 100
- Letterboxr@aol.com
- 2 X100
- 3 or more X100
- just double my order !!!


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POLL QUESTION: What weekend would you like to see the
southern New England gathering held in
RI (pick 2)? On Aug 5 the poll will
close and a new poll will be conducted
with the top 2 (or 3) candidates, if
necessary. In addition, vote for your
choice of a Saturday or Sunday for the
event.
Any questions contact
trishkri@yahoo.com.

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Sep 8 -9, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Sep 15 - 16, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Sep 22 - 23, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Sep 29 - 30, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Oct 6 - 8, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Oct 13 -14, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Saturday, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Sunday, 0 votes, 0.00%



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POLL QUESTION: Sorry folks -- for some reason I
have a very keen interest in this
HH question, despite the fact that
I've never found one nor created
one. Flames off-list please :-)


CHOICES AND RESULTS
- I think the comings and goings of HHs should be posted to the list, 14 votes, 58.33%
- I think the comings and goings of HHs should be cloaked in secrecy, 6 votes, 25.00%
- I don't care, but care enough to take the time to vote, 2 votes, 8.33%
- I care, but don't care enough to take the time to vote, 0 votes, 0.00%
- I like cheese, but hate the DH rule, 2 votes, 8.33%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- I think the comings and goings of HHs should be posted to the list
- see_joy29@hotmail.com
- thomsen_k@yahoo.com
- jurneez@yahoo.com
- fitasafiddle_e@yahoo.com
- TeamWeems@aol.com
- samanark@yahoo.com
- bayletterbox@juno.com
- bikenutct@yahoo.com
- geoflyfisher@yahoo.com
- mainetig@yahoo.com
- woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com
- paisleyorca@webtv.net
- p.koss@snet.net
- alwayschaos@yahoo.com
- I think the comings and goings of HHs should be cloaked in secrecy
- gberinato@hotmail.com
- bsennott@crocker.com
- PraedoLepus@aol.com
- boxdn@yahoo.com
- glassreed@yahoo.com
- perfectcd@aol.com
- I don't care, but care enough to take the time to vote
- defygravity@snet.net
- nomad@ihpc.net
- I care, but don't care enough to take the time to vote
- I like cheese, but hate the DH rule
- bikerbabie@yahoo.com
- waldengal@yahoo.com


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POLL QUESTION: How often do you check on the majority
of your own letterboxes if no one tells
you there is any problem?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- 6 times a year or more., 5 votes, 31.25%
- 3 times a year or more., 2 votes, 12.50%
- 1 or 2 times a year., 6 votes, 37.50%
- less than 1 time a year, 1 votes, 6.25%
- Don't check , 2 votes, 12.50%



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POLL QUESTION: When I go letterboxing...
[for this poll, child is under 18]

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- I never go without a child, 8 votes, 12.70%
- I usually go with a child, 16 votes, 25.40%
- I often have a child along, 15 votes, 23.81%
- I seldom have a child along, 20 votes, 31.75%
- This activity is best without children along, 4 votes, 6.35%



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POLL QUESTION: Do you feel the current database
(created to indicate box statuses and
reduce lengthy laundry lists of found
boxes) should be continued?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Yes! I like the database! , 44 votes, 45.36%
- No! I do not support the idea of a database....., 53 votes, 54.64%



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POLL QUESTION: I think the list

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- is operating basically fine considering the number and diversity of members, 19 votes, 40.43%
- could be better but what can the moderators do about 1400 different people, 4 votes, 8.51%
- should be managed in a less laissez-faire manner, 1 votes, 2.13%
- should be downright moderated by secret though police, 1 votes, 2.13%
- would be fine if people would simply lighten up a bit, 21 votes, 44.68%
- would be fine if certain people were voted off the island, and I have sent the list manager links to their offensive messages, 0 votes, 0.00%
- would be fine if the moderators followed my suggestion which I have forwarded to the list manager, 0 votes, 0.00%
- should have "list rules", a proposed draft of which I have sent to the list manager, 1 votes, 2.13%



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POLL QUESTION: Do you ask permission before placing a
box in a public park?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Yes, always, it's the right thing to do., 1 votes, 1.92%
- Sometimes, if it's clear whom to ask., 18 votes, 34.62%
- Never, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission., 33 votes, 63.46%



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POLL QUESTION: What type of information should a clue
contain that allows a finder to know
more about the difficulty of the box and
location?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- A rating scale (for example): 1 being easy, 5 being moderate, 10 being most difficult, 3 votes, 4.76%
- A descriptive portion of the clue that specifically describes the terrain/location, 36 votes, 57.14%
- A link to a trail map or suggestion for hiking, 5 votes, 7.94%
- It is up to the finder to determine their hiking ability, 10 votes, 15.87%
- No information is needed, 9 votes, 14.29%



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POLL QUESTION: How should routine questions,
like "what is a hitchhiker?" be handled?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- We should not have a rule, people should just answer on the list if they feel like it., 33 votes, 41.25%
- People who feel like it should answer these questions through private email., 19 votes, 23.75%
- A single member (perhaps we could take turns) would answer these questions on the list., 4 votes, 5.00%
- A single member (again taking turns) would answer these questions in private email, 3 votes, 3.75%
- These questions should be ignored., 0 votes, 0.00%
- We should use stronger wording on the group page to tell new people to look for these answers before posting., 10 votes, 12.50%
- What _is_ a hitchhiker?, 3 votes, 3.75%
- I don't see my answer here., 8 votes, 10.00%



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POLL QUESTION: Should your FINGER PRINT be your stamp?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- No., 22 votes, 52.38%
- Nvr Thought about it., 2 votes, 4.76%
- HEy; GoOd IDEA! , 0 votes, 0.00%
- Why not?, 17 votes, 40.48%
- Yes., 1 votes, 2.38%



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POLL QUESTION: What is your favorite part of the find?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- The hand-carved stamp itself, 22 votes, 30.99%
- What the Stamp represents, 4 votes, 5.63%
- The art of the well-made logbook, 3 votes, 4.23%
- The clever location, 34 votes, 47.89%
- The toughness of the clues, 8 votes, 11.27%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- The hand-carved stamp itself
- hmoonc@yahoo.com
- cmek313@earthlink.net
- baliddle@sbcglobal.net
- ncginger2000@yahoo.com
- bozbaskt@shout.net
- psalerno2002@yahoo.com
- aine_42@yahoo.com
- dixiedarlin_snakedancer@yahoo.com
- gooble_gobble_3@yahoo.com
- troublew_tracy@yahoo.com
- john@johnsblog.com
- scrapvivor@yahoo.com
- moonstone_baby@yahoo.com
- oceanwytch@yahoo.com
- littlemonkey324@hotmail.com
- toejamlbox@yahoo.com
- halesangel2222@yahoo.com
- wildskiers@hotmail.com
- donutz716@yahoo.com
- nishakamada@yahoo.com
- donnas28@juno.com
- ontario_cacher@yahoo.ca
- What the Stamp represents
- californiabear@comcast.net
- warrioringilead@yahoo.com
- ruhlette@yahoo.com
- MDHASZ@aol.com
- The art of the well-made logbook
- kansascityblues@gmail.com
- ms_alafair@yahoo.com
- postalpleasures@aol.com
- The clever location
- gerania93@yahoo.com
- lockwench@yahoo.com
- kandikisses@sbcglobal.net
- prairiegirl1047@yahoo.com
- Jmtsten@aol.com
- vermonter05655@yahoo.com
- hgraziano@sbcglobal.net
- lschwertfeger@yahoo.com
- teambearcat@gmail.com
- rozebud@rocketmail.com
- happydaze04072@yahoo.com
- imdurangogirl@aol.com
- jugcamel@yahoo.com
- loreguilmartin@yahoo.com
- goldentuke@yahoo.com
- mgdudek@comcast.net
- cindy@alphatees.com
- spectbus@aol.com
- windytrail2000@yahoo.ca
- heronafoot@yahoo.com
- althea_gill@yahoo.com
- barefootlucy@gmail.com
- RIFamily@cox.net
- dak@the-i.net
- mokeymiddle@yahoo.com
- mjpepe1@comcast.net
- sherrylc@earthlink.net
- tworstaggering@yahoo.com
- rchizek@charter.net
- rick_in_boca@bigfoot.com
- lbs@wcoil.com
- integrityhms@verizon.net
- barbdembinski@hotmail.com
- wrv77@yahoo.com
- The toughness of the clues
- limurme@yahoo.com
- btrcfrr@yahoo.com
- cheryl_vacchiano@yahoo.com
- CootiesRUs@msn.com
- birder579@yahoo.com
- gillespieba@yahoo.com
- jnfibre@yahoo.com
- LundyandVickster@aol.com


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wrote:
>
>
> The following letterbox-usa poll is now closed. Here are the
> final results:
>
>
> POLL QUESTION: What is your favorite part of the find?
>

Unfortunately the most important category was omitted.

LUNCH!

Don

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POLL QUESTION: How many people have you introduced to LetterBoxing that have stayed interested for at least a year?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Family members , 17 votes, 42.50%
- 1 - 2 , 8 votes, 20.00%
- 3 - 5 , 11 votes, 27.50%
- more than 5, 4 votes, 10.00%



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POLL QUESTION: How will high fuel prices affect your letterboxing activities this year?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- I will letterbox as usual but use other forms of transportation to cut costs, 1 votes, 1.49%
- I am giving up letterboxing until fuel prices come down., 0 votes, 0.00%
- They will have no effect. I will continue letterboxing as usual., 20 votes, 29.85%
- I will hunt letterboxes closer to home this year., 13 votes, 19.40%
- I will hunt letterboxes less often this year., 6 votes, 8.96%
- I will combine letterboxing with other activities so I don't have to travel as much, 27 votes, 40.30%



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POLL QUESTION: In a recent poll, 29% of repondents said high fuel prices would have no effect on their letterboxing activities, 40% said they would combine letterboxing with other activities to limit travel, 19% said they would letterbox closer to home, 8% said they would letterbox less often, and 1% would use other forms of transportation.
Since fuel prices seem to be affecting the majority, how would you prefer that those who plant letterboxes plant future ones to help you out?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Change nothing - the way letterboxes are planted is fine with me., 21 votes, 56.76%
- Plant more in urban areas and less in rural areas, 1 votes, 2.70%
- Plant letterboxes in series within walking distance of each other to save driving, 6 votes, 16.22%
- Plant letterboxes in areas where other recreation takes place so I can combine activities and save gas., 2 votes, 5.41%
- Plant letterboxes near or along bicycle routes., 2 votes, 5.41%
- Other - explain, 5 votes, 13.51%



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We could try more postal boxes. There is no hike or clues to follow
but the good, artist, carved stamps would be the prize. The
reciever could even put in a hitch hiker that could be planted at a
spot near the reciever's home area.
Just a thought.

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To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 3:45 am
Subject: [LbNA] Poll results for letterbox-usa





The following letterbox-usa poll is now closed. Here are the

final results:



POLL QUESTION: In a recent poll, 29% of repondents said high fuel
prices would have no effect on their letterboxing activities, 40% said
they would combine letterboxing with other activities to limit travel,
19% said they would letterbox closer to home, 8% said they would
letterbox less often, and 1% would use other forms of transportation.

Since fuel prices seem to be affecting the majority, how would you
prefer that those who plant letterboxes plant future ones to help you
out?



CHOICES AND RESULTS

- Change nothing - the way letterboxes are planted is fine with me., 21
votes, 56.76%

- Plant more in urban areas and less in rural areas, 1 votes, 2.70%

- Plant letterboxes in series within walking distance of each other to
save driving, 6 votes, 16.22%

- Plant letterboxes in areas where other recreation takes place so I
can combine activities and save gas., 2 votes, 5.41%

- Plant letterboxes near or along bicycle routes., 2 votes, 5.41%

- Other - explain, 5 votes, 13.51%



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And then, since postage rates go up on May 12th, there could be a whole 'nother poll as to what effect the new rates will have on folks' postal letterboxing activities. :-)

~~ Mosey ~~

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Stellabaker123@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:24 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Poll results for letterbox-usa


We could try more postal boxes. There is no hike or clues to follow
but the good, artist, carved stamps would be the prize. The
reciever could even put in a hitch hiker that could be planted at a
spot near the reciever's home area.
Just a thought.

-Original Message-----
From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 3:45 am
Subject: [LbNA] Poll results for letterbox-usa





The following letterbox-usa poll is now closed. Here are the

final results:



POLL QUESTION: In a recent poll, 29% of repondents said high fuel
prices would have no effect on their letterboxing activities, 40% said
they would combine letterboxing with other activities to limit travel,
19% said they would letterbox closer to home, 8% said they would
letterbox less often, and 1% would use other forms of transportation.

Since fuel prices seem to be affecting the majority, how would you
prefer that those who plant letterboxes plant future ones to help you
out?



CHOICES AND RESULTS

- Change nothing - the way letterboxes are planted is fine with me., 21
votes, 56.76%

- Plant more in urban areas and less in rural areas, 1 votes, 2.70%

- Plant letterboxes in series within walking distance of each other to
save driving, 6 votes, 16.22%

- Plant letterboxes in areas where other recreation takes place so I
can combine activities and save gas., 2 votes, 5.41%

- Plant letterboxes near or along bicycle routes., 2 votes, 5.41%

- Other - explain, 5 votes, 13.51%



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This would work for the "all about the stamp" folks, but the journey counts
as much or more than the stamp for a lot of folks, including me!

Barefoot Lucy
"Not about the footwear, it's about the philosophy"




On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 10:24 PM, wrote:

> We could try more postal boxes. There is no hike or clues to follow
> but the good, artist, carved stamps would be the prize. The
> reciever could even put in a hitch hiker that could be planted at a
> spot near the reciever's home area.
> Just a thought.
>
>
> -Original Message-----
> From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 3:45 am
> Subject: [LbNA] Poll results for letterbox-usa
>
> The following letterbox-usa poll is now closed. Here are the
>
> final results:
>
> POLL QUESTION: In a recent poll, 29% of repondents said high fuel
> prices would have no effect on their letterboxing activities, 40% said
> they would combine letterboxing with other activities to limit travel,
> 19% said they would letterbox closer to home, 8% said they would
> letterbox less often, and 1% would use other forms of transportation.
>
> Since fuel prices seem to be affecting the majority, how would you
> prefer that those who plant letterboxes plant future ones to help you
> out?
>
> CHOICES AND RESULTS
>
> - Change nothing - the way letterboxes are planted is fine with me., 21
> votes, 56.76%
>
> - Plant more in urban areas and less in rural areas, 1 votes, 2.70%
>
> - Plant letterboxes in series within walking distance of each other to
> save driving, 6 votes, 16.22%
>
> - Plant letterboxes in areas where other recreation takes place so I
> can combine activities and save gas., 2 votes, 5.41%
>
> - Plant letterboxes near or along bicycle routes., 2 votes, 5.41%
>
> - Other - explain, 5 votes, 13.51%
>
> For more information about this group, please visit
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/letterbox-usa
>
> For help with Yahoo! Groups, please visit
>
> http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html
>
>
>


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Y'know, the odd thing letterboxing has done in Caveman's and my lives is to
totally change our retirement plans just because of this.

I'm one of those for whom it's been 90% all about the stamp. Only about 10%
or so is about the clues, the hike, the history, etc (so shoot me). On the
other hand, I don't consider postal letterboxing to be twue letterboxing (so
shoot me again).

But, for me, there are very very very (can't put enough verys in there) few
places to plant boxes in northeastern IL where it can be said that "it's all
about the hike." There are too many beautiful scenic places in this
country where it could twuly be said that, even if the box was missing, it
was well worth the hike anyway, and they make Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana,
look pretty dismal to Caveman and me. Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa,
Missouri, etal.......they're "pretty", sometimes "very pretty." But there's
nothing "twuly awesome."

I hit 55 last October, meaning I was eligible to retire last October.
(Caveman's already retired.) Problem is getting a decent price for the house
right now. Real estate folks around here say that ain't gonna happen until
probably 2009, maybe even 2010. But who knows?

I haven't been able to get at all enthusiastic about planting new boxes this
year in Kane County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Cook County. And I'm not
getting burned out on boxing -- not in the least -- I'm getting burned out
on the fact that the Smokey Mountains have absolutely fantastic places to
plant boxes and I'm not in the Smokey Mountains! Bummer!

So we're horribly seriously looking into dragging ourselves, 4 dogs, 2
bunnies, and 3 Timbrado canaries down to the Smokey Mountains and retiring
there. Or someplace close enough to them so that we can reach them in a
relatively short drive. Caveman says he'd even be happy in a double-wide,
tho I have my doubts that the furkids would be happy with that arrangement.
Moving to Tennessee for the awesome letterboxing potential......for the
awesome letterboxing potential......the awesome letterboxing potential.
Makes total sense to us.

~~ Mosey ~~


-----Original Message-----
From: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Barefoot Lucy
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:13 PM
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Poll results for letterbox-usa


This would work for the "all about the stamp" folks, but the journey counts
as much or more than the stamp for a lot of folks, including me!

Barefoot Lucy
"Not about the footwear, it's about the philosophy"

The following letterbox-usa poll is now closed. Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: How do you feel about talking with the Land Manager of the park, preserve, forest, etc. where letterboxes are planted in your area? Check all that apply.

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- I dont know / am scared about how he/she will respond., 26 votes, 8.52%
- I will talk with the Manager if I have to, but I would prefer going to the dentist., 23 votes, 7.54%
- I will get arrested., 0 votes, 0.00%
- I would be apprehensive /scared if I received an email from the Manager., 10 votes, 3.28%
- It is easier to ask forgiveness than permission., 36 votes, 11.80%
- Law Enforcement was summoned to my letterbox., 1 votes, 0.33%
- If I knew what policy was in place, I would feel more confident., 33 votes, 10.82%
- The Manager may like letterboxing, but I will not be the one to explain it to him/her., 8 votes, 2.62%
- Letterboxing brings nice visitors, so I would want the Manager to appreciate that., 23 votes, 7.54%
- I would rather pull all my boxes than talk to the Manager., 6 votes, 1.97%
- I have been confronted by a Manager or Officer and a fine or penalty was imposed against me., 0 votes, 0.00%
- Dont ask dont tell., 42 votes, 13.77%
- My letterbox was blown up by the Bomb Squad., 0 votes, 0.00%
- All Managers are opposed to letterboxing., 1 votes, 0.33%
- The land is open to the public and I have a right to plant boxes there., 16 votes, 5.25%
- I would feel better if another letterboxer went with me., 13 votes, 4.26%
- I have spoken with Managers, and some are opposed to letterboxing., 8 votes, 2.62%
- I have spoken with Managers, and some are in favor of letterboxing., 21 votes, 6.89%
- There is no obvious / cant find the Manager at some parks or preserves., 21 votes, 6.89%
- The Manager is an outdoors person like us, and will like letterboxing when I explain it to him/her., 17 votes, 5.57%



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The following letterbox-usa poll is now closed. Here are the
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POLL QUESTION: This poll is for the men out there... Who do you box with?
Please choose the answer that best applies. Choose more than
one answer if you must. Thanks!

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- I box with my girlfriend/wife, she got me started, 22 votes, 16.92%
- same as #1, but I got HER started, 22 votes, 16.92%
- I usually go boxing with "just" friends male and/or female, 3 votes, 2.31%
- I usually box with my buddies, rarely women join us, 0 votes, 0.00%
- I prefer to box alone, 24 votes, 18.46%
- I box with family most of the time, 24 votes, 18.46%
- A female told me about letterboxing, 7 votes, 5.38%
- A male told me about letterboxing, 3 votes, 2.31%
- I discovered letterboxing by accident., 25 votes, 19.23%



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POLL QUESTION: What do you like most about finding a LB?

I've simply posted 'good' on several of the choices. Read
that as whatever 'good' means to you.

If you'd care to elaborate, post it out on the list-serve.

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- A good clue?, 6 votes, 5.17%
- A good location?, 23 votes, 19.83%
- A great stamp?, 21 votes, 18.10%
- A cool log-book?, 0 votes, 0.00%
- An old Logbook, with lots of entries?, 7 votes, 6.03%
- Comradery of LB with others?, 6 votes, 5.17%
- Interesting background info re place/stamp?, 5 votes, 4.31%
- Being introduced to someplace you've never been? , 45 votes, 38.79%
- Introducing others?, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Raising you F count?, 3 votes, 2.59%



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POLL QUESTION: Since we can't seem to stop bickering about this, or at least let it go, how about we settle this once and for all. Vote on whether you would like to see a review feature similar to the geocaching site on LbNA. Then everyone regardless of which side they are on will be a grown up and quietly accept that the majority disagrees with them nor will the persons holding the opposing view gloat.

Before voting take time to review this thread so that you are fully informed (and you will be) about both sides of this disagreement. Think about your vote and don't react emotionally to any percieved slights or petty nastiness on either side of the argument, how you feel about someone manners or personality is not the issue here.

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- yes I would like to see a review feature similar to that on the geocaching site added to LbNA, 33 votes, 19.76%
- No I would not like to see a review feature similar to that on the geocaching site added to LbNA, 134 votes, 80.24%



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POLL QUESTION: You letterbox and ...

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- have tried Geocaching a few times (I'll stick with Letterboxing), 19 votes, 27.94%
- Geocache a little , 3 votes, 4.41%
- Geocahe (both) alot, 3 votes, 4.41%
- mostly Geocache, 3 votes, 4.41%
- never have tried Geocaching (its the devil's work!), 14 votes, 20.59%
- never have tried Geocaching (Iwould like to try some day), 21 votes, 30.88%
- have tried a number of treasure hunt games, 1 votes, 1.47%
- now need therapy because of it!, 4 votes, 5.88%



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POLL QUESTION: This is an anonymous poll.
Letterboxing and geocaching share some
similarities and some people combine the
two into one box. If I HAD to choose one
of these answers, based on my experience
I would

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- always combine the two if I can, 35 votes, 11.63%
- never combine the two I can, 195 votes, 64.78%
- only combine them in well-traveled places, 8 votes, 2.66%
- only combine them in seldom-travelled places, 41 votes, 13.62%
- only combine them in very remote places, 22 votes, 7.31%



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POLL QUESTION: How do you feel about finders letting you know when they've
found (or possibly not found) your box?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Don't really care one way or the other., 9 votes, 5.70%
- I only want to hear if there's something wrong that needs fixing., 13 votes, 8.23%
- Love it. I wish everyone would let me know., 136 votes, 86.08%
- What a nuisance! I wish they wouldn't bother!, 0 votes, 0.00%



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POLL QUESTION: Have seen some recent traffic about signature stamps, and i had a few "I WONDER...." so here goes:



CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Is your personal stamp - store bought?, 10 votes, 5.68%
- DID you start LB with a store-bought stamp and then carve one for yourself?, 34 votes, 19.32%
- Is your personal stamp hand carved?, 80 votes, 45.45%
- Have you changed your personal stamp since you started LB?, 42 votes, 23.86%
- DO you use a different stamp when you LB with family?, 10 votes, 5.68%



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POLL QUESTION: How old are you? Don't freak out I'm just asking for a ballpark idea here and nobody's name will be revealed.

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- 10 and under, 1 votes, 1.00%
- 11-20, 1 votes, 1.00%
- 21-30, 9 votes, 9.00%
- 31-40, 33 votes, 33.00%
- 41-50, 24 votes, 24.00%
- 51-60, 24 votes, 24.00%
- 60 and above, 8 votes, 8.00%



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POLL QUESTION: Regarding on topic/off topic posting

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Members should feel free to talk about any topic they choose, 5 votes, 10.20%
- Members should feel free to talk about any topic they choose, so long as it ain't geocaching, 2 votes, 4.08%
- Any letterboxing, geocaching, similiar activity is fine, but don't color outside these lines, 13 votes, 26.53%
- Please keep it strictly to letterboxing, 4 votes, 8.16%
- Please keep it strictly to whether or not AQ is up and can be logged into or not, 4 votes, 8.16%
- I hate geocaching and no one should ever be allowed to discuss it here, or, if I had my way, anywhere, 1 votes, 2.04%
- The more flame wars, the better, 4 votes, 8.16%
- Dude, its gone now, moved on now, put this pig out of its misery, 16 votes, 32.65%



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