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Re: Their clues suck
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Reply to: #86606 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 5:24am
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Quote When I am on the trail, and I can't figure out the clues, because they don't make any sense, at all, I know the clues were written by a woman.


I thought men only geocached.
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Reply to: #86606 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 5:26am
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Ha ha! Well, let me say, there is a female boxer in the North Texas area who writes clues about trees having relationships, engaging in battle, or ruling certain domains ... but these clues are for mystery boxes. And they are completely appropriate and clever!!

If the box(es) you speak of are not mystery box(es), I could see where it might be frustrating, but for this planter it serves her purposes well and makes her finders really have to think hard and be discerning and astute (I speak from (sometimes painful) experience!!! But how rewarding when you finally conquer the mystery!!)

Regardless, maybe you could just choose to consider it a character-building exercise! :-D

Happy Boxing!
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Reply to: #86627 by the peas
Apr 19, 2007 6:11am
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I know, I know...no girls. But isn't one of the points most people grief about are the clues that are too easy? Perhaps, by doing it this way, it makes it more difficult and challenging. Although, there are times I wish there was a life line number you could call and ask. Especially when you are already 2 miles into the hike and not sure you want to go home, ask for help then rehike the 2 miles....The B Hunters
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Reply to: #86626 by ArchimedesScrew
Apr 19, 2007 6:49am
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HeeHee
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Reply to: #86606 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 6:58am
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Not only do girls have issues writing clues, but solving and following them as well!

Almost every time I've gotten a "life line" call from someone looking for a box o' mine, it's been a girl!

The one or two times that a boy has called, it's been out of frustration that the girl he's with can't follow the clues and refuses to give them up because SHE thinks MEN can't follow directions.

Hahahaa!!
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Reply to: #86646 by BrewHiker
Apr 19, 2007 7:06am
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Quote Not only do girls have issues writing clues, but solving and following them as well!


Fortunate for you then that most letterboxers are WOMEN. "Boys" and "girls" should always be accompanied by an adult in the wild.

-Cape Cod Lightning Bug
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Reply to: #86647 by Cape Cod Lightning Bug
Apr 19, 2007 7:13am
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Quote Fortunate for you then that most letterboxers are WOMEN.


Yeah. Women who happen who call their female friends, "girl" and "girlfriend".

There's no room for silly semantics on this board (which happens to be titled GIRLS have Cooties, BOYS Rule). Just following the theme, GIRL!

And what is the location of this statistic that states that most letterboxers are GIRLS?
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Reply to: #86649 by BrewHiker
Apr 19, 2007 7:16am
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I am politley asking you to refer to me as a woman.

Thank you, CCLB
Number of males and females boxing
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Reply to: #86649 by BrewHiker
Apr 19, 2007 7:40am
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I am curious what the ratio is of "girls" to "boys" or families together. My family usually goes as a group (1 man, 1 woman, 1 girl, and 2 boys). We have one trail name together and one profile, etc. So I wonder if there is even a way to find out how many boxers are boys vs. girls.

And there is something to be said for girls understanding clues better that are written by other girls. I don't know if it works for guys too. But I know of one instance where my husband and I disagreed about which way to go for a box. I was ultimately right, but maybe that was because the clue was written by females. There have been many more times that he was right and I wasn't. But I don't usually know who wrote the clues, male or female. It doesn't really matter to me.
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Reply to: #86654 by J Walkers
Apr 19, 2007 7:44am
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I drag my boys along now and then, but in our 6 person family, 4 are non-boxing boys. The other two are myself and the Xinator, obviously both boxers and QUITE female!
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Reply to: #86606 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 7:52am
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I only have this to say about that....

Check out "Are you watching closely" Lb...very cool!

OK...I also have this to say; my husband was driving us home to KC, Missouri area from Branson, Missouri. And against my better judgment I closed my eyes and nodded off...

I was awakened to him asking, "What's it mean when the sign says, 'Next exit Oklahoma Turnpike'?"

Uh Huh...

Maybe I should have posted this on the Girls Rule, Boys Drool board...but there probably isn't one....

*wink and a smile*
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Reply to: #86606 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 8:16am
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I write the clues as we plant the box. When we are done and before we leave the area, I read them to my husband. I want to make sure he sees what I see. It works for us.
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Reply to: #86606 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 8:40am
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Maybe I'm not not in the right frame of mind this morning, but I'm taking every post in this thread as an attack. Hopefully I can come back later and read it from a different perspective. I hope that when I do, it's apparant to me that it's all meant to be funny.

Or perhaps when I come back and read it again I'll still think that it's mysogynistic, and I'll respond appropriately.
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Reply to: #86643 by CathCainGwen
Apr 19, 2007 9:23am
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Its comical... especially since most men think they don't NEED directions... so why are they trying to read them anyways? Why don't they just wonder around until they stumble upon where they needed to be a week previous???
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Reply to: #86606 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 9:48am
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As far as generalities go, yes, there is one boxer who I presume to be a male, and I do have trouble with his clues, but only because his directions are too short and not specific. And my 83-year-old father writes poor clues. I don't even understand half of his e-mails, but hey, I'll give the old guy a break. He's allowed to take a drink now and again.

Do this experiment:
1) Draw a simple geometric figure.
2) Have two people sit, back to back,
3) One person describes the drawing, and the other person tries to reproduce it without seeing it.

Analytical people tend to be better at describing well. Some people just aren't so good at it.

Quote I think we can only do this thread if the girls are not allowed to comment here. Can we make that a rule?

Ok, I can see that the men did the smart thing and didn't comment. And that the women didn't follow the instructions.

So much for this board.
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Reply to: #86678 by Brandy
Apr 19, 2007 10:41am
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mysogynistic...

If you do respond, make sure you use words boys can understand... LOL
Lifeline was: Their clues suck
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Reply to: #86638 by The B Hunters
Apr 19, 2007 3:47pm
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Quote Although, there are times I wish there was a life line number you could call and ask. Especially when you are already 2 miles into the hike


I was wondering about leaving my number on the clues for boxes that are harder or have a twist.

Tee
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Reply to: #86810 by Shadohart
Apr 19, 2007 4:00pm
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Quote I was wondering about leaving my number on the clues for boxes that are harder or have a twist.

Tee


I think this would be a bad idea for many reasons.... reverse look up, being one of them. If strangers have your telephone number, they can find out a lot more about you that you might not want them to know.

I know, I'm posting this on the no girls allowed board, but I felt the need. :)
-Quiet Place

~carry on with your girl-bashing~
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Reply to: #86812 by Quiet Place
Apr 19, 2007 4:06pm
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~carry on with your girl-bashing~

*bashes about wildly*
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Reply to: #86704 by Rick in Boca
Apr 19, 2007 4:12pm
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Quote Do this experiment:
1) Draw a simple geometric figure.
2) Have two people sit, back to back,
3) One person describes the drawing, and the other person tries to reproduce it without seeing it.

Analytical people tend to be better at describing well. Some people just aren't so good at it.


Here's a more interesting twist to your experiment:

1. Person A and Person B sit back to back.
2. Person A draws a simple geometric figure.
3. Person B will draw the geometric figure, only after asking enough questions of Person A, that Person B feels (s)he has successfully drawn the figure.
4. Person A and B switch roles.
5. Repeat 1-3.
6. Compare figures. Discuss the results.

This little experiment tells us more about communication between people than it does about who is the better communicator. I may be able to successfully draw something that has been precisely described, and at the same time, fail miserably in drawing a figure that someone else describes in less detail. A sucessful drawing depends on my ability to extract information to create the same image.

This is one of those very fascinating exercises I enjoyed in school. A very teachable lesson. Humans are a funny species to study.

~speedsquare
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Reply to: #86815 by Eidolon
Apr 19, 2007 4:21pm
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Stop that. You'll put your eye out.
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Reply to: #86815 by Eidolon
Apr 19, 2007 4:36pm
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Quote ~carry on with your girl-bashing~

*bashes about wildly*


hee hee hee hee hee hee hee

(Me giggling quietly at work. You really made me laugh!)

KuKu
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Reply to: #86821 by KuKu
Apr 21, 2007 11:29am
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Me too! Please don't kick us girls off this board. It's too funny!

As for clues, I usually go with my husband and son (who is very careful and as into being secretive as we are). I'm usually the one who deciphers the clues and finds the spot, theoretically because I'm a better at it (analytical thinker), but I suspect mostly because DH enjoys the relative peace on the hike while I'm occupied with clues.

But I can never get the actual box. I'll poke and prod and dig forever, and then when I give up, DH says, "Hm, are you sure? Let me try." Of course, he returns in 2.3 seconds with box in hand. EVERY TIME! AAARGH!

-Cottage Magpie
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Reply to: #86678 by Brandy
Jun 4, 2007 11:40am
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Or perhaps when I come back and read it again I'll still think that it's mysogynistic, and I'll respond appropriately.(/quote>

I find it interesting that whenever men have some fun (and this is a great example) we are labeled as "mysogynistic" (sic) (correct spelling is misogynistic) but when women have a laugh at the expense of men...well, that's just the way it goes!!!!

At any rate, I was going to start a thread on a similar subject but I'll hold off. I don't know if it's because I am a new letterboxer or if the clues are just poorly written but I have come across some poorly written clues as well. I have no idea whether they were written by men or women but it's maddening as heck! (not sure if I can use the h-e-double hockey sticks word on this board)

If it's a vague, cryptic clue that's one thing but if they are basically directions that's another. THAT'S what I've been working with alot. When someone says "turn right at the cedar tree" and you're in a forest of cedar trees...well, that's not a good clue.
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Reply to: #86719 by mudflinginfools
Jun 4, 2007 11:41am
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Ha....that's almost funny!

What IS funny is if you are going to use words that "us boys can understand" make sure you spell them correctly.

Now THAT is funny! LOL!!!!!! LMAO!!!!
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Reply to: #86657 by Perdu
Jun 4, 2007 11:47am
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Quote Check out "Are you watching closely" Lb...very cool!


This one is killing me! So tell me about lifelines and how do we use them cuz I'm needing one with that one. I have solved a few things regarding it but I come to a roadblock. I have spent about 3 hrs just on the site itself!
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Reply to: #86626 by ArchimedesScrew
Jun 4, 2007 11:54am
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Actually, I agree.

My clues suck.

Will you please come plant some boxes with me???

::::tapping foot::::
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Reply to: #86696 by mudflinginfools
Jun 4, 2007 12:06pm
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Quote Why don't they just wonder around until they stumble upon where they needed to be a week previous???


isnt this what they call... geocaching? ;-D
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Reply to: #96931 by nwbulldog
Jun 4, 2007 10:18pm
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This one is killing me! So tell me about lifelines and how do we use them cuz I'm needing one with that one. I have solved a few things regarding it but I come to a roadblock. I have spent about 3 hrs just on the site itself!




Welcome to Letterboxing, nwbulldog! As first, and perhaps only finder of "Are You Watching Closely", I have to encourage you to please keep trying! Sondog is a talented and prolific planter, I feel so lucky to live nearby. Admittedly this is a tough one, but I think even a newbie can crack it. ;)

If you happen to be traveling along I-90 through the Idaho Panhandle this summer, do your homework and stop for one or all of Sondog's excellent boxes. Each one is a delightful treat.
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Reply to: #97153 by colls n DB
Jun 4, 2007 11:03pm
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Quote Welcome to Letterboxing, nwbulldog! As first, and perhaps only finder of "Are You Watching Closely", I have to encourage you to please keep trying! Sondog is a talented and prolific planter, I feel so lucky to live nearby. Admittedly this is a tough one, but I think even a newbie can crack it. ;)

If you happen to be traveling along I-90 through the Idaho Panhandle this summer, do your homework and stop for one or all of Sondog's excellent boxes. Each one is a delightful treat.


Thanks! I actually live quite aways away from where I think the actual letterbox might be...I'm still stumped by the website! Ha...I'll keep plugging away though...