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A Thank You/Challenge/Encouragement
Board: State: Michigan
Jan 1, 2012 4:51am
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Happy New Year, Michigander letterboxers!

My wonderful husband gave me a gift of several letterboxing days this past week and after completing my visit to Bellaire, MI, I checked my find total and I now have over 1400 finds, most of them in Michigan. So thanks to all of you planters for the fun I've had discovering Michigan!

Now...I'd like to challenge and encourage you to plant in 2012 so I can reach 1500 finds without having to drive 2 hours (not that I don't enjoy visiting those wonderful spots of our great state) :). It would be wonderful if boxers from around Michigan could plant boxes within an hour of Grand Rapids. Kent county, Allegan county, Ottawa county, Muskegon county, Newaygo county, Mecosta county, Montcalm county, Ionia county, Eaton county, Barry county, Kalamazoo county, Van Buren county....lots of choices!! If you haven't planted before, here's your encouragement! If you haven't planted in awhile, please do so again! If you haven't planted in this part of the state, we welcome your stamps! And, while you are planting a box or two, you could find some of the wonderful plants in the area as well.

So, no rush. You have 365 days left to do this. I do believe snow is finally coming sometime soon, so spend your winter thinking about what to carve, or digging through a drawer of already carved stamps to find the perfect plant.

Bless you all in 2012. I hope to meet more of you either on the trail or at an event.
Angel Winks
Re: A Thank You/Challenge/Encouragement
Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665843 by Angel Winks
Jan 1, 2012 8:07am
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You have over 1400 finds in just 2.5 years? That's staggering! Congratulations!

~Donkey and Penguin, who reached the modest total of 300 finds yesterday
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Reply to: #665843 by Angel Winks
Jan 1, 2012 12:29pm
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Have you found Springchicks and penguin patrols boxes? They will keep you busy for a while. ;)

~Aurora
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665954 by The hicks from the sticks
Jan 1, 2012 1:55pm
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I've found most of them, I believe. There is one Penguin Patrol box I'm determined yet to find that has me slightly stumped and I have most of SpringChick's that are close by, but there are some that are further north that I'm, of course, itching to get. Another road trip to plan...
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665843 by Angel Winks
Jan 1, 2012 2:04pm
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While there is no way I could plant 100, I will do my part!! I have one ready to go, one waiting for a box, and many ideas fighting for the next carve!! You are a good inspiration for planting and finding!!
Happy 2012!
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665843 by Angel Winks
Jan 1, 2012 5:11pm
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Happy New Year, Louanne! The next time I'm over in the area...I will have to plant one for you to find.

Marlene
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665843 by Angel Winks
Jan 1, 2012 6:25pm
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There has been an idea for a short series in one of the areas mentioned. It's been mulled over since August. Now, if I remember to carve it before my next visit (whenever that is)... Unfortunately, there are too many ideas (stamps and/or clues) that pop into my head! Just had an idea for an event stamp earlier. Plus there is at least one, maybe two that I really want to plant soon. In fact, I am not planting anymore until this one is planted.
Congrats! Thank you for planting so many. Thank you for the kind words on my letterboxes.
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665982 by Angel Winks
Jan 1, 2012 6:28pm
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I've found most of them, I believe.

Wow! that is an accomplishment. You go girl. I will see what I can do to help. The west side is our favorite vacation spot.

~Aurora
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665988 by jenm2k
Jan 1, 2012 7:50pm
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Thanks, Jen! I see there's a new one in Grand Haven that you just planted. It's on my spring boxing list :).
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Reply to: #666043 by 4EyesMcgee
Jan 1, 2012 7:52pm
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Woot woot! I do hope to head over to the east side of the state again this summer, hopefully. We still need to box together, don't we?
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Reply to: #666056 by koalacat
Jan 1, 2012 7:58pm
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Hi Koalacat,

You have me intrigued with your planting ideas...I hope it works out for you to get things planted and for me to find them :).

And, I am happy to plant boxes, as well, when the right idea pops in my mind. I actually have a series carved and ready to go. I'm just waiting for spring to arrive to plant them properly.
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Reply to: #666083 by Angel Winks
Jan 2, 2012 5:33am
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I will definitely be planting more boxes this Spring over here on the East side of the state. I have quite a few plants as well already... road trip next Spring/Summer :)
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665982 by Angel Winks
Jan 2, 2012 6:03am
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I've found most of them, I believe.

Have you found any County Fair boxes?
Some of those boxes were pulled but not all of them.

I had a find report for two of ours a year ago (Lemonade and Corn Dog). Popcorn may still be there too since it wasn't too close to a trail.

Some day we intend to pull these boxes so get them soon! :-)
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Reply to: #666138 by MichKathy
Jan 2, 2012 6:48am
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Have you found any County Fair boxes?
Some of those boxes were pulled but not all of them.

Is there a listing for these somewhere? The county fair gathering was before I had any clue about letterboxing, but I have found a few of the boxes that were listed. Is it possible to get clues for these or am I just out of luck because I didn't attend?
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Reply to: #666138 by MichKathy
Jan 2, 2012 10:43am
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Hi MichKathy,

Thanks so much for that suggestion. As far as I can tell, the only box with clues is Atomic Beans "Come to the Fair" which I did find. The 3 of yours that you mentioned don't have clues listed. I've looked several times wondering if I'm missing something, but I'm quite sure the message under "clues" simply tells that the box was part of the event. I would love to hunt any of these down if someone could direct me to a list of the boxes and clues. Any idea of who I might contact? I'm assuming those who are finding these boxes must be getting the clues from someone who was at the event and saved the clues. :)

It sounds like there have been some wonderful letterbox events before I was introduced to this hobby by my friend StarGirl. If boxes are still planted and letterboxers are willing to share clues about any boxes not listed, that would be fabulous.

I'm really appreciating all the letterboxers who are giving me great suggestions to keep finding boxes in West Michigan. Keep the advice coming!
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #666240 by Angel Winks
Jan 3, 2012 6:13am
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Last I knew, the clues were posted in the files section of the Great Lakes letterboxing group on Yahoo! I probably have the clues somewhere but I will need to look around.
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665982 by Angel Winks
Jan 3, 2012 4:17pm
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which one of penguins? i have found about all of hers. i agree, more boxes in allegan county..i've run out of boxes here myself...
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Reply to: #666078 by Angel Winks
Jan 4, 2012 5:18pm
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Yes! Anytime you're over here...let me know.
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Board: State: Michigan
Reply to: #665843 by Angel Winks
Jan 11, 2012 5:56pm
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I too have plans to plant a few more this spring. I have one that's ready to go, just need to find it a "home"...and I have two parks to check out in the spring here in the A2 area to check out and see if they are viable options. :-)