I created a Marjorie memorial song titled "Honk Her Home" for anyone who's interested.

The video version that displays the lyrics can be found at https://www.atlasquest.com/press/2026/honk-her-home.mp4 while the MP3 you can play on your favorite music listening device is located at https://www.atlasquest.com/press/2026/honk-her-home.mp3.

Rest in peace, little nugget!

-- Ryan

In Loving Memory of Marjorie, Queen of Chaos, Honker of Hearts

🎉 WE’RE HIRING A NEW MASCOT! 🎉

Do YOU have what it takes to carry the torch (and maybe a snack pouch)?

About the Role

Atlas Quest seeks a new mascot to step into the… well… enormous metaphorical shoes left behind by the late, great Marjorie. She was bold. She was loud. She once chased a stamp thief across three ecosystems and a parking lot. We miss her dearly — but the trails must go on.

We’re looking for someone who can honor her legacy while bringing their own brand of delightful nonsense to the community.

Responsibilities

• Radiate pure chaotic joy
• Strike heroic poses in unpredictable weather
• Deliver high‑quality honks, quacks, squeaks, or other mascot‑appropriate noises
• Pose majestically for photos, even when startled
• Maintain trail morale through interpretive dance, dramatic entrances, or snack distribution
• Protect stamp boxes from raccoons, pranksters, and suspiciously moose‑shaped individuals
• Attend community events, parades, and the occasional courtroom appearance
• Demonstrate unwavering enthusiasm, even when feathers, fur, or antlers are askew
• Make children laugh, adults smile, and squirrels reconsider their life choices
• Embody the spirit of adventure, mischief, and community that Marjorie championed
• Be prepared to be loved, adored, and occasionally mistaken for a very large duck

Qualifications

• Must be able to withstand light teasing from squirrels
• Ability to run, waddle, strut, or glide preferred
• Experience in mascotting, mischief, or mild chaos a plus
• Must not be currently under investigation for stamp tampering
• Ability to honk with emotional nuance strongly encouraged

Preferred Traits

• Big heart
• Big energy
• Big commitment to the bit
• Big shoes (optional but symbolic)

Compensation

• Unlimited trail mix
• Occasional applause
• A lifetime supply of community affection
• One (1) commemorative feather from Marjorie’s honorary cape
• The chance to become a legend whispered about by hikers for generations

How to Apply

Submit your résumé with your qualifications, skills, experience, and at least two credible references.

I shall be singing this all day, rembering Marjorie, and all that she inspired in the world of letterboxing

Really? That surprises me!
I love a sticker or die-cut that I can add to my logbook.

I'd wonder if it was regional, but we both in the Midwest

Wow. She's not even been gone 24 hours and this is already posted?

yeah buddy, we always say the job won't even send flowers!

wonder if this would be a salary improvement for me... I'm fairly chaotic.

😢
I have updated the Potpourri accordingly.

The unlimited trail mix is tempting….

I'll take a minute to plug this Redbubble Sticker!

Please, say it isn't so!! 😢

This is very sad news but I am looking forward to Sunday (or do we just need to wait three days)?

That's a good point. I've only ever hidden mine in Michigan with most of them being on the west side of the state. I visit the Detroit area often and I'm not sure if the stickers would do well down there.

I do like the idea of removing the "first" part that way someone else down the line could take it.

That sticker is adorable!!!

🪨 🐣

We don’t do a lot of FF prizes around here (or maybe people do, and they’re gone by the time I find the box!). I certainly appreciate FF prizes such as stickers, so I’m surprised nobody takes yours.

Hmm... I bet one of my roosters would love this job. They are all quite silly... And definitely vocal!

I’m not sure how long an appropriate mourning period would be. I hope it will end before PAL Day so we don't leave tears leading to the multitudes of new plants.

Oh, Marjorie-you are already missed!

She would understand. She knows that this position is too important to leave empty for long!

-- Ryan

Did you pull her boxes yet or do I need to get the one in Lyerly?

Dude, wait, what!? Marjorie is a duck!!! With that pointed beak? I thought she was a chick.

Regardless, I hereby toss my hat into the ring. Let's take a looksee:
~Radiates pure chaotic joy - check
~Strike heroic poses in unpredictable weather - check
~Maintain trail morale through interpretive dance, dramatic entrances, or snack distribution - me
~Make children laugh, adults smile, and squirrels reconsider their life choices - me, me, me

Well I think you get the idea. However, we need to renegotiate the starting salary. I love trail mix - who doesn't? - but I'm thinking more along the lines of unlimited cats.

You can save yourself some time and trouble by moving my application to the top of the list.

I can start anytime - how does tomorrow work for you?

I had no idea Wassa had such a fine singing voice!

Nor did I!!!

https://www.atlasquest.com/about/glossary/m/

scroll down to Marjorie

I wonder if George Junior has applied.

Octavia the Octopus: My Resume 🐙

Objective

To secure the prestigious role of Atlas Quest mascot and bring eight times the charm, chaos, and cuddles to the letterboxing community.
Personal Details

• Name: Octavia "Squish" Tentacool
• Species: Plush Octopus
• Color: Pink with blue accents (fashion-forward and waterproof-ish)
• Eyes: Glittery blue, capable of hypnotizing stamp carvers
• Mobility: Tentacular

Skills

• 🧠 Multitasking: Can hold eight stamps, snacks, and grudges simultaneously
• 🕵️ Stealth Mode: Expert at hiding in logbooks and under picnic tables
• 🎭 Mascot Presence: Adorable, photogenic, and mildly unsettling in low light
• 🖌️ Stamp Critique: Will judge your carving silently but intensely
• 🧼 Self-Cleaning: Machine washable at 30°C

Experience

Undersea Explorer & Trail Mischief Coordinator
Atlantic Ocean & Various Bathtubs
2006–Present

• Discovered 14 lost letterboxes and one rogue sea cucumber
• Once inked a trail map in protest of poor box placement

Emotional Support Cephalopod
Amanda from Seattle’s Backpack
2021–2023

• Provided moral support during stamp swaps and snack shortages

Education

• School of Fish – Graduated top of class in camouflage and snack acquisition
• Tentacle Tech Institute – Minor in GPS sabotage

References

• DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie: "She’s squishier than me, but less bitey. I approve."
• George Quack: "I’m still grieving, but she’s got potential."
• Eidolon: "She once stole my compass. I respect that."

Hobbies

• Ink painting
• Trail mischief
• Bubble meditation
• Collecting bottle caps and secrets

Availability

Immediately. Will travel by backpack, mailbox, or tide.

Closing Statement

“Why settle for one mascot when you can have eight arms of enthusiasm? Vote Octavia!”

Elephina the Elephant: My Resume 🐘

Objective

To become the next Atlas Quest mascot and restore honor to the jungle trails through stamp justice, trunk diplomacy, and plush perseverance.

Personal Details

• Name: Elephina "Trunk Justice" Stampington
• Species: Plush Elephant
• Color: Regal Gray with velvety undertones
• Eyes: Small, soulful, and capable of guilt-tripping a giraffe
• Mobility: Upright and determined

Skills

• 🕵️ Stamp Sleuthing: Can sniff out missing logbooks from 3 kilometers away
• 🧠 Memory Mastery: Remembers every trail, every clue, and every betrayal
• 🐘 Trunk Combat: Uses trunk to disarm stamp thieves and swat mosquitoes
• 🎭 Mascot Gravitas: Commands respect with a single ear flap
• 🧼 Self-Cleaning: Spot-cleanable with mild detergent

Experience

Stamp Justice Enforcer
Savannah Stamp Tribunal
2018–2025

• Led Operation Inkstorm to recover 47 stolen stamps from rogue meerkats
• Negotiated peace between rival trail factions using only trunk gestures

Trail Guardian & Jungle Mediator
Elephantine Order of the Logbook
2015–2018

• Protected endangered clue scrolls from stamp poachers
• Once stared down a baboon until it returned a stolen compass

Education

• University of Jungle Law – Degree in Stamp Ethics and Trail Diplomacy
• Savannah School of Mascot Arts – Minor in Dramatic Entrances

References

• Rocklun: "She’s got the gravitas I lack. And she doesn’t bite."
• Silver Eagle: "She once saved me from a stamp heist. With her trunk. I owe her."
• Plymouth Seekers: "She’s terrifying in the best way."

Hobbies

• Stamp restoration
• Jungle karaoke
• Trail justice reenactments
• Collecting rare trail snacks

Availability

Immediately. Will travel by backpack, trail, or diplomatic elephant caravan.

Closing Statement

“I’ve seen stamp theft. I’ve lived stamp theft. I am stamp justice. Let me be your mascot, and no trail shall go unguarded.”

I love your qualifications and extensive experience as a letterboxer, but I worry about the copyright claims that might be filed against AQ if we use you as a mascot. =(

-- Ryan

I’ve left Pathtags as first finder prizes. I like the idea of sprinkling them in a few boxes at an event.

I took them when I was first finder!

I understand that feeling, but don't usually add first finder prizes.

The first time I found your letterboxes, I found five or so on the same day. Maybe I was the first finder on one. If you had a sticker, I probably took one unless it wasn't noticed.

However, if I was the first finder on all five in the same day, the sticker would've stayed in a few of them. Others may feel the same way. They may want others to share in first finder stickers.

I've only been ff on one of your boxes (Green Oaks Academy - MDOC), but I happily took the butterfly. Thank you! It's stuck right there in my logbook.

Like koalacat said, if I were first-finder on several of your boxes in one day, I would probably leave most of the stickers because I wouldn't want to hog them.

And when I've found patches in boxes, I'll usually take them, but not if I already have one like it.

I definitely don't expect first-finder prizes, but it's always a happy surprise to come across one. I also love hitchhikers, bonus boxes, and quisps.