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Re: Sky’s The Limit 2024
Board: State: Connecticut
Reply to: #1031270 by cooledcoyote
Mar 25, 2024 6:26am
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Tracker for the STL 2024 is now available.
Tracker #11651
Sky's the Limit 2024
Sky's the Limit 2024
Board: Sky's the Limit
Mar 25, 2024 6:28am
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A new tracker has been created for anyone wishing to plant or seek boxes related to this year's DEEP Sky's The Limit challenge.

Tracker #11651
Sky's the Limit 2024
https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.php?trackerId=11651
Re: Utah? Still doing this?
Board: State: Utah
Reply to: #1031303 by NS Traveler
Mar 25, 2024 6:28am
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We are still doing it! :)
There isn't as much activity in Utah as in some parts of the USA, but we did have an event last year, and new boxes are being planted every couple of months (mostly in Utah County and SL valley).
There is another event coming up this September, but it'll be in Boise Idaho. It'll be worth the drive for sure!
Re: Utah? Still doing this?
Board: State: Utah
Reply to: #1031303 by NS Traveler
Mar 25, 2024 6:43am
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I’m hoping to head out this weekend or early next week to plant some new boxes, weather permitting. Run a search there are actually lots to find. I look forward to finding some of your carves as well.
Re: Utah? Still doing this?
Board: State: Utah
Reply to: #1031303 by NS Traveler
Mar 25, 2024 8:03am
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Hi! Welcome back!
There aren't as many active letterboxers as there used to be back in the day, but there are still many of us still here and enjoying this fun hobby of ours!
I used to go letterboxing with my kids, but they are grown up now, so my hubby goes with me now. We've been planting and finding boxes all across America!

Also, another handy accessory to letterboxing now is the "Clue Tracker" phone app. It's awesome!
It can show you all the boxes that are in an area, based on your location.
So much more helpful than printing out paper clues.

Hope you'll consider carving, planting, and boxing again! We're glad you're here. 🙂👍🏻
Re: Friday Distraction - 3/15/2024
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1031197 by thunderbird
Mar 25, 2024 8:57am
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Sadly he is retiring after this year. Love his voice!
Saw the Head Games tour from 2nd row at the Omni. Blew my mind! Still have my concert jersey from that show.
Re: Neat Documentary
Board: Movie Moments
Reply to: #1031278 by Amanda from Seattle
Mar 25, 2024 9:28am
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I'm at work so I skimmed through it with the sound off but it looks like fun doco! I look forward to watching it tonight.

Man, I miss running. I did it for a large portion of my life - but these old bones can't take it anymore.

:(
Re: Last call for Eclipse Glasses!
Board: T-shirts! Patches! Paraphernalia!
Reply to: #1031245 by idlemoon
Mar 25, 2024 9:29am
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Ijust completed my purchase and had no problem.
Onthe final page, there is a box to the right that gives the address for check or the option to use PayPal. Just click on the logo if you see it. (I know, stating the obvious most likely)
Re: Utah? Still doing this?
Board: State: Utah
Reply to: #1031303 by NS Traveler
Mar 25, 2024 2:19pm
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We're here! There are still plenty of us who are actively 'boxing!
Re: Utah? Still doing this?
Board: State: Utah
Reply to: #1031303 by NS Traveler
Mar 25, 2024 5:11pm
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Yes! Just spent 6 days letterboxing with friends and introduced another to letterboxing! We love it!
Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Mar 25, 2024 5:42pm
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biggest tree in New York

Has anyone seen this?! I need to go see this.
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031329 by MissMoon
Mar 26, 2024 7:41am
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WOW! I would have guessed the Bedford Oak was the biggest but that is just ginormous!
Eclipse Maddness
Board: State: New York
Mar 26, 2024 11:01am
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so I just checked and almost every hotel room in Rochester NY is booked. Lucky for me (and Bmo) I booked early and have a room but its gonna be crazy. Any other LB'ers going to be in ROC for the big event? maybe we can meet up? I also have my Eclipse USA -2024 Box all set to leave behind :) and Bmo and I will be sporting our AQ eclipse glasses.

M.
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031330 by Mystic Mushroom
Mar 26, 2024 1:41pm
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I had totally forgotten that tree hunting is a thing.
Re: Eclipse Maddness
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031331 by Mystic Mushroom
Mar 26, 2024 2:12pm
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I also have my Eclipse USA -2024 Box all set to leave behind

Woo-hoooo ! :)
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031329 by MissMoon
Mar 26, 2024 4:57pm
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Pretty close to Troy - old stomping ground from the collegiate days for this eevil bug.

I do hope you find it and may be allowed to plant something sporrific.

Le Bug
L&B XXX Stamp Trackers
Board: Stamp Swap
Mar 27, 2024 6:30am
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We've already started to receive stamps for L&B XXX!!

If you haven't had chance to check out the series trackers we've listed so far, or want to check them out again to see if there are any additional stamps you'd like to help out with, here is the link to all the trackers that have been listed so far.

L&B XXX Stamp Trackers
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031332 by MissMoon
Mar 27, 2024 12:49pm
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I had totally forgotten that tree hunting is a thing.

I never knew it was, but it's cool. Thanks for the rabbit hole! ha ha. I've been trying to locate it but for some reason I guess it's location is secret.

I did find some other info about it. It's been known about in the tree-hunters community since 1950. It was officially put on the Big Tree Registry in 1972 but was taken off sometime later because of insufficient measuring documentation.

Fred Breglia found mention of it and went looking for it. So it was more research than serendipity. He also said in an interview he does not believe it's the biggest in the state.

So you NY boxers, get your hiking boots on! 😉
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031338 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Mar 27, 2024 1:55pm
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I've been trying to locate it but for some reason I guess it's location is secret.

Look up Sycamore Gap Tree.
Re: Planters wanted
Board: Traditional Letterboxes
Reply to: #1024721 by Rebiccola
Mar 27, 2024 2:04pm
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Anyone traveling to Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands this year?
I have a stamp carved for each, that I would love to have planted in these territories. Message me! Thanks!
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031340 by Summerfun
Mar 27, 2024 4:44pm
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Look up Sycamore Gap Tree.

I googled that. It was a tree in England that has been chopped down. Are you saying that's why no one wants to say where it is?
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031338 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Mar 27, 2024 4:54pm
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I did find some other info about it. It's been known about in the tree-hunters community since 1950. It was officially put on the Big Tree Registry in 1972 but was taken off sometime later because of insufficient measuring documentation.

Fred Breglia found mention of it and went looking for it. So it was more research than serendipity.

Interesting. I hadn't seen that. I wrote to him asking if it was someplace I could get to because I hadn't seen the actual location. But I haven't heard back.

I found the link for that info you found.

https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2023/02/schaghticoke-tree-reclaims-place-as-new-yorks-largest/
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031342 by MissMoon
Mar 27, 2024 7:03pm
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Yup. A strikingly beautiful sycamore tree sitting by a section of Hadrian’s wall, it became famous after a movie scene was shot there in the 1990’s. Named “English Tree of the Year,” 2016. Cut down by vandals last year.

California has contenders for the world’s oldest tree in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine forest.The forest service will not disclose the locations of specific trees for fear of vandalism and/or damage from souvenir seekers, carvers, etc.
The risk is mainly for trees in somewhat remote areas.
Location fix
Board: State: Maine
Mar 28, 2024 4:55am
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Hey all,
Just wanted to let folks know that the map portion of the August event was wrong and is now fixed. Holbrook Island Sanctuary is near Brooksville in Hancock county. Also, all the trails used for event will be in the MAINLAND portion of the park. None will be placed on the island portion.

Boxing is Instru(mental): Event #4827
Re: Location fix
Board: State: Maine
Reply to: #1031346 by Basset Mom
Mar 28, 2024 7:10am
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Is this is right address to use?
172 Indian Bar Road, Brooksville

https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/holbrook-island-sanctuary-mainland
Wes Anderson Movies . . . In order & Time to Vote for Prize
Board: Movie Moments
Mar 28, 2024 7:50am
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Hello,

The following is the complete list of Wes Anderson movies that has been officially released and have officially been entered in the jar.

Bottle Rocket 1996
Rushmore 1998
The Royal Tenenbaums 2001
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004
The Darjeeling Limited 2007
Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009
Moonrise Kingdom 2012
The Grand Budapest Hotel 2014
Isle of Dogs 2018
The French Dispatch 2021
Asteroid City 2023
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More 2024

I am a bit worried I might not be able to find them all, so we shall see how this journey goes.

Now as previously discussed, there is a trivia and prize with this round of Movie Reviews. But I wasn't sure if I should do just a one for all care package or favorite movie gift as THE PRIZE.

So, it's now time to vote. If you think it should be a general care package for all hit the "funny" button. If you feel it should be a prize based on the winner's favorite movie, hit the "hug" button.

Final count is on Sunday when I release the first movie to be reviewed.

csk
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031338 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Mar 28, 2024 8:31am
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So you NY boxers, get your hiking boots on!

Seems to me that you're only a couple of hours from many of the largest trees in the world in Sequoia NP. I couldn't find any boxes around that area. Think we need to make a trip down there sometime soon. :-)

Old Blue
Re: Wes Anderson Movies . . . In order & Time to Vote for Prize
Board: Movie Moments
Reply to: #1031348 by Captain Slick Kitty
Mar 28, 2024 8:32am
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Awesome movies!
Re: Biggest Tree In New York
Board: State: New York
Reply to: #1031350 by DoubleSaj and Old Blue
Mar 28, 2024 9:28am
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Not a bad idea!
Re: Location fix
Board: State: Maine
Reply to: #1031347 by SherlockMiles
Mar 28, 2024 11:57am
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Yes