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Reply to: #844080 by tiggermama
Apr 30, 2014 9:46pm
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That's totally true. Summer is my winter here. Although, like winter up north, I have learned to adapt over the years. Summer is great for swimming, winter is for skiing. But you won't see me out boxing past 11am from June to Oct.! So when I do go, I just grab one or two at a time. I love to plant in fall, and then have all the tourist season for people to find my boxes. :)
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Reply to: #844067 by DM Scuba Brat
Apr 30, 2014 11:11pm
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...but we get lots of transient boxers.

So we need to figure out how to get transient boxers to plant boxes. Many boxers still don't like to plant while on trips because they won't be around to maintain those boxes. So, how about a volunteer program: You plant a box while you're here, and we'll adopt it!

Another idea: While you're here, if you get an idea for a box and/or a stamp image, take digital photos. Carve the stamp after you get home, then ship it to one of us down here with instructions on where to plant it. We'll list both you and us as planters, and we'll maintain the box.
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Reply to: #844047 by frykitty
May 1, 2014 4:30am
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I agree with FL4...it makes MUCH more sense for Florida to hold their PAL day in November.

Maybe we go ahead with the one planned and then post for a second PAL day in the fall and let the numbers speak for themselves. :)
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Reply to: #844133 by Kirbert
May 1, 2014 5:18am
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And please, if you are a vacationer in Florida, plant in sturdy, lock n lock or similar brand that has snap locks, or sturdy screw top plastic jars with gaskets. Flimsyware, regular Tupperware, and pouches don't hold up in the heat, wetness and bugs, and I don't want to replace those with my own lock n locks. So basically, we are willing to help, yes, but it should be minimal maintenance if the container is sturdy. And please remember, no boxes at Disney or other amusement parks. Thanks!!!

I have boxes planted all over the country. I have had good luck with people helping me, except on one box that I planted in a boxing desert.
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Reply to: #844133 by Kirbert
May 1, 2014 6:31am
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You plant a box while you're here, and we'll adopt it!

Part of the problem is knowing where to plant. I once found a geocache in the Orlando area. As I found out from security when I got back to my car, it was in a private park. He said most parks "south of the Green way" are private. (I let the cache owner know, and it has since been archived.). And Kirbert has pointed out the ephemeral nature of landmarks in Florida.

And we don't want to plant in Disney World, or any other parks.

Most of the problem with vacation boxes is knowing where it is safe to plant. I guess that we could ask locals where to plant before we go.
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Reply to: #844127 by FloridaFour
May 1, 2014 6:48am
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very similar to Arizona F4
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Reply to: #844167 by Oberon_Kenobi
May 1, 2014 9:20am
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So, what we need is a web page of "Guidelines for Planting Letterboxes in Florida", with tips like these:

Don't plant within Walt Disney World or other theme parks.

Use only high-quality containers; cheap plastic breaks down in the sun and heat.

Don't rely upon stumps or deadwood for landmarks or hiding spots; they decompose too fast here.

If planting on vacation, post a note on the Florida board asking for someone to adopt your box.
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Reply to: #844133 by Kirbert
May 1, 2014 12:02pm
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great idea!

I'm also happy to plant for anyone... I live in Boca Raton
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Reply to: #844202 by Kirbert
May 1, 2014 12:49pm
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"Guidelines for Planting Letterboxes in Florida",

Chain to a tree so it does not get washed away in a flood.
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Reply to: #844239 by figureeight
May 1, 2014 11:11pm
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Wait, wait, wait! We need to establish the guidelines first before we all dive in with suggestions of what to add to them! Where do we put such a document? On AQ under the Help Wiki somewhere would be my suggestion, although I suppose it could also be a file on the Facebook page, or perhaps a pinned posting.

And regarding the chaining down: I typically recommend tying down a box (with string, chain, whatever) whenever the box location is lower than the nearest highway pavement. The guys at DOT do a pretty good (although not perfect!) job of making sure our highways are above flood level, so the highway level is usually a good indicator of how high floods can be expected to get. If you pull off the highway and go downhill to get into the park, that's always a bad sign. But if you're planting a box on the top of a hill overlooking a highway, you probably don't need to tie it down.
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Reply to: #844383 by Kirbert
May 2, 2014 3:25am
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I typically recommend tying down a box (with string, chain

Thank you for this recommendation. After seeing this a few years ago my chained box has been under water three times. It is doing well, in a dry Lock/Lock. The pictures we are seeing, here in SC, of the panhandle this week look like severe flooding.
I have also suggested a button, for threads that go too far. The button would send the discussion to Facebook. I am not on Facebook. Please no backlash, I have already heard it before. 80)
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Reply to: #844390 by figureeight
May 2, 2014 3:55am
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I have also suggested a button for threads that go too far. The button would send the discussion to Facebook. I am not on Facebook.

LOL That's a creative solution! :)
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Reply to: #844390 by figureeight
May 2, 2014 6:19am
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The pictures we are seeing, here in SC, of the panhandle this week look like severe flooding.

I'm here in Pensacola and it was crazy! Our street is dry(drained like it should once rain stopped) but washouts on streets we have to use to get anywhere. I've never seen so much rain and constant lightning for so long. Still lots of standing water around town.