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2026 Sky's the Limit Challenge
Board: State: Connecticut
Apr 17, 2026 5:59am
Just an FYI post. Seems a little different this year......
https://ctparks.com/skys-the-limit-hiking-challenge
https://ctparks.com/skys-the-limit-hiking-challenge
Re: NH storyteller
Board: State: New Hampshire
Reply to: #1044978 by Grrly Girl
Apr 17, 2026 7:45am
I've not heard of him before & just listened to his Boston Commons talk - OUTSTANDING!
Old Blue
Old Blue
Re: Walking stick chair
Board: Letterboxing with Disabilities
Reply to: #1045013 by Stamper. Coventry CT
Apr 17, 2026 8:11am
Well, I don’t need one ……yet. Lol
Re: I have not been boxing there.
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045028 by Green Tortuga
Apr 17, 2026 8:30am
Ryan, I’ve recently retired several postals and personal travelers and reissued them as traditional boxes. Are you saying I don’t need to retire them first?
Re: my letterboxes do not show up on searches
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Reply to: #1044935 by wadertx
Apr 17, 2026 12:27pm
I have the same thing with one of my boxes. Tried different address combinations, and it doesn't matter. I gave up.
Re: Attention Newer/Unconfident Carvers
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044896 by mudflinginfools
Apr 17, 2026 12:29pm
… made the required cards and sent them off. They were returned to me, and I was told they were not good enough.
Unreal. If you still have some if the cards, you should open a tracker: “LTCs I Was Told Weren’t Good Enough.” 🤣 That’ll stick it to whomever told you that.
Re: I have not been boxing there.
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045034 by joyindenison
Apr 17, 2026 5:34pm
《Are you saying I don’t need to retire them first?》postals and personal travelers are all their own category as are traditional boxes. No need to retire a postal when you plant the traditional. It like you already have an apple and an orange. What you will be planting is the banana...... they don't morph!! Enjoy them all.
Re: I have not been boxing there.
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045034 by joyindenison
Apr 17, 2026 9:17pm
Are you saying I don’t need to retire them first?
You do need to relist boxes of they change type. Those who find it as a postal it personal traveler shouldn't get credit for the traditional find! Or vice versa.
But AQ won't even let you change the box type once somebody records a find on it to prevent that from happening.
I'm referring to traditional boxes that move from one location to another. That's fine, and it won't cause problems for old finders since AQ will automatically make a custom location for it based on the location when they recorded the find.
-- Ryan
The Star: Ești ghidat și inspirat.
Board: State: California
Apr 18, 2026 12:14pm
Also called Osiris, this Card symbolizes hope, inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Will you seek?
Will you seek?
Re: Stamp making supplies
Board: State: Colorado
Reply to: #1044589 by The Woodshed
Apr 18, 2026 2:09pm
Hey Patty it was great to connect with you! I changed ownership of the event boxes I passed along. Cheers - Kat
Re: Stamp making supplies
Board: State: Colorado
Reply to: #1045047 by AutumnsFolly
Apr 18, 2026 5:31pm
Good to know. I think most of the hitchhikers have now moved on. Those were my priority. I’ve talked with Debbie (Gypsy Fiddler). We are holding Amy’s carves, all of them, until after my event in December. I get almost all the locals and folks from Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, WY, NM, and Durango at this event. We decided to share them with as many as possible and then release them into the wild. She will take half and I’ll take half. Plans are to plant out of state for me.
I gave all the rubber to Debbie. She also has the cruise ship carved by Amy as she’s going on that letterboxing cruise in June to Alaska. She’ll be giving it back for the Dec event.
Thank you the stamps.
Hope things are going well for you. I’m encouraging you to get back into at least finding letterboxes!
Patty
I gave all the rubber to Debbie. She also has the cruise ship carved by Amy as she’s going on that letterboxing cruise in June to Alaska. She’ll be giving it back for the Dec event.
Thank you the stamps.
Hope things are going well for you. I’m encouraging you to get back into at least finding letterboxes!
Patty
Re: I tried my hand at calligraphy (carving)!
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1044962 by AdventurousAcorn
Apr 18, 2026 6:30pm
Another satisfied customer!
Back at it!
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Apr 19, 2026 6:40am
So I began letterboxing in 2014. I started with traditional then cards and portals. Got crazy busy with the hobby and even co-hosted a GLG event. Went by the name JLSD0218. My husband was sick and this occupied my time. Well, he got sicker and eventually my time was spent in and out of hospitals. Then he came to needing a heart transplant... And... The day came that they found a heart. 12 hours later, with many complications, he died during the surgery. So my hiatus from my hobby became much longer. Now, 4 years later, my mom and I are back at it with traditionals. She was really exited to go out this past Friday and we found 3 of the 5 we were looking for.
Now, with LTCs, postals, and tabletop event boxes I have carved hundreds of stamps that are just sitting in a closet! That being said and with mommy's encouragement, be on the look out near Evansville, IN and surrounding areas for new traditional boxes. I made 51 pouches last night so here we go. And I may join an LTC or two. And I have a ton of event boxes and thought about an event in the future! My new name is Pitt Mom since I now have three awesome pitbulls! Thanks for listening and excited about future journeys!
Now, with LTCs, postals, and tabletop event boxes I have carved hundreds of stamps that are just sitting in a closet! That being said and with mommy's encouragement, be on the look out near Evansville, IN and surrounding areas for new traditional boxes. I made 51 pouches last night so here we go. And I may join an LTC or two. And I have a ton of event boxes and thought about an event in the future! My new name is Pitt Mom since I now have three awesome pitbulls! Thanks for listening and excited about future journeys!
Re: Back at it!
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045050 by Pitt Mom
Apr 19, 2026 7:38am
Welcome back, Pitt Mom! I'm so sorry for your very long and difficult journey with your husband's health. You were a faithful wife to him.
I wish I lived closer to you because I need some boxes to find in West Michigan! And if you and your mom want to take a road trip to Michigan for the next GLG, know that you are welcome to join in. I'm not hosting, but those who are the hosts are fabulous!
I wish I lived closer to you because I need some boxes to find in West Michigan! And if you and your mom want to take a road trip to Michigan for the next GLG, know that you are welcome to join in. I'm not hosting, but those who are the hosts are fabulous!
Re: NH storyteller
Board: State: New Hampshire
Reply to: #1045032 by DoubleSaj and Old Blue
Apr 19, 2026 8:55am
I had you in mind when I posted the link.
A good story-teller with an interesting, little known, piece of history is worth the listen.
I also like a young woman from Ireland, who has, "Who Did What Now".
Many of her stories are dark, well, the most interesting history is a bit darker than normally portrayed.
If you're a fan of Miss Piggy, this one is a total biographical romp.
A good story-teller with an interesting, little known, piece of history is worth the listen.
I also like a young woman from Ireland, who has, "Who Did What Now".
Many of her stories are dark, well, the most interesting history is a bit darker than normally portrayed.
If you're a fan of Miss Piggy, this one is a total biographical romp.
Re: Letterboxing Scene in/around Chicago
Board: State: Illinois
Reply to: #1044983 by MapleTreeway
Apr 19, 2026 10:07am
My friend Celery lives in Evanston and runs a letterbox club there. She would be thrilled to hear from you!
Re: Back at it!
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045051 by Angel Winks
Apr 19, 2026 3:41pm
Thanks for the offer! Glad to be back and can't wait to start finding boxes again!
Re: Hello? Is there anybody in here?
Board: State: Colorado
Reply to: #1044871 by Heart On the Mountain
Apr 19, 2026 4:37pm
If anyone local to Colo Spgs carves and would be willing to do one on one carving sessions, I would be interested in getting some much needed advice on my carving technique
I don't think there are many (if any) active boxers in the Springs right now but check out The Woodshed's Holiday event in December. It has a great turnout of Colorado boxers and someone would probably be willing to give a demo then.
Bassett Mom also hosts weekly zoom chats that might be helpful for feedback.
Re: Back at it!
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045050 by Pitt Mom
Apr 19, 2026 5:51pm
I remember exchanging many LTC’s and postals with you just a few years ago. It’s wonderful to see you’re playing again!
Re: Back at it!
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045050 by Pitt Mom
Apr 19, 2026 6:52pm
For a fun and easy stamp Rocket Raider hosts a Box of the Month in downtown Evansville. You and your mom should check it out!
Small Print in Clue?
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Apr 21, 2026 5:07am
How can I make small print in a clue without making it a header? Thank you.
Re: I have not been boxing there.
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045028 by Green Tortuga
Apr 21, 2026 5:17am
Ryan, I admit that I chuckled because you are who told us to make a new listing if you move a box to a different state for the very reasonable that I mentioned, a while back at a Monday night carving chat. That said, I did not realize that the practice had evolved and have learned something new with this thread.
My only challenge is that I have no idea where I found the two boxes in question in 2019 and 2022. Is it possible for a find to have no location at all? If so, how would I do that? Thanks.
My only challenge is that I have no idea where I found the two boxes in question in 2019 and 2022. Is it possible for a find to have no location at all? If so, how would I do that? Thanks.
Re: I have not been boxing there.
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045068 by RDHG
Apr 21, 2026 5:21am
Can you look at your other finds around those times? Or any other way of figuring out your travels (Google timeline?)
Otherwise I guess Planet Earth works as a location when listing.
Otherwise I guess Planet Earth works as a location when listing.
Re: Small Print in Clue?
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Reply to: #1045067 by RDHG
Apr 21, 2026 6:38am
You could use the syntax tags to make your “fine print” superscript or subscript, which would make it very tiny relative to the rest of the text!
You can find it in the “Decorating Text” section of that page
You can find it in the “Decorating Text” section of that page
Re: my letterboxes do not show up on searches
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Reply to: #1044953 by zdz
Apr 21, 2026 7:07am
i didnt realize the effect of the radius setting. i will edit them and move the radius to 0.
i also added hints...
thank you
i also added hints...
thank you
Re: my letterboxes do not show up on searches
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Reply to: #1044957 by MissMoon
Apr 21, 2026 7:09am
The boxes I found were/are cross listed on geocaching.com. I found them via the geocaching site and then also logged them on the atlas site.
Re: my letterboxes do not show up on searches
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Reply to: #1044958 by Green Tortuga
Apr 21, 2026 7:11am
thanks for your help. I added hints to all boxes and this seems to help with the searches.
Re: my letterboxes do not show up on searches
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Reply to: #1045014 by Grrly Girl
Apr 21, 2026 7:13am
The coordinates given are the exact coords for the box. i can give extra hints is anyone contacts me, but im hoping if people goto the given coords.. they will find it.
Re: I have not been boxing there.
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1045069 by RIclimber
Apr 21, 2026 8:38am
Aah, I forgot about planet earth as a location. That might be easiest. Thanks, RI climber.
Re: Small Print in Clue?
Board: Letterboxing Help Desk
Reply to: #1045070 by Snowshoe Turkey
Apr 21, 2026 8:43am
Thank you bunches!
