thank you for the quick reply. Just to be sure I understand, they get logged in my regular log book?
And speaking of log books, do people usually make one for a specific event? I will be attending my first event in July.

Expect to get a LOT of stamps (event stamps, exchanges, and PTs) at an event. For the first big event I attended, I brought a new logbook (separate from my usual logbook) and filled up about two thirds of it. I brought that same book to the second event I attended and completely filled it up, including stamping on the backs of pages (which I prefer not to do). So I would say it's a good idea to bring a special logbook just for the event, because you're likely to run out of room in a partially-used logbook.

With regard to logbooks for personal travelers, my experience with events is that there is a huge rush to stamp everything (and there's no way you'll get them all). Having to stamp into a PT's logbook as well as stamping the PT into your own book takes extra time and slows things down, and since you're probably doing exchanges at the same time, you don't need an extra image of someone else's sig stamp.

That said, one of my PTs does have a logbook (though I regard it as optional). To get the PT, you have to tell me a limerick, so I thought it would be fun to have people write down their limerick in the logbook when they stamp it. At big events, though, I rarely bring out the logbook.

Yes, I think most people do exchanges in their regular logbook, but some people might have a book just for exchanges.

I do have an event logbook that's pretty big. Some event stamps are ginormous and don't fit in my regular book. If I go to a mini meet or meet up with someone for an exchange, I use my regular book. If it's an event with event stamps, event boxes, etc., I generally break out the event book.

That is a good idea. I will be on the lookout for a big logbook! thanks!

To get the PT, you have to tell me a limerick, so I thought it would be fun to have people write down their limerick in the logbook when they stamp it.

What a fun idea! I love limericks and usually have one in my head. I think having to write them down would sure be a fun way to collect several!

So I would say it's a good idea to bring a special logbook just for the event, because you're likely to run out of room in a partially-used logbook.

You either have large events or small logbooks.

It will entirely depend on how many people and stamps are at the event. We don't have particularly large events around here, except a few summers ago. (Boxer Lover 47 could tell you how many letterboxers were there.) So scale your logbook to the size of events that you go to. You could always bring an extra log book, just in case, and leave it in the car.

Thank you for your advice. Good idea to see how many people are coming to the event.

I'm a one and done sort of logbook person, I only want one to keep track of! Though my first BIG event is next weekend, so I'm taking my new one with me, as I figure I'll fill up my current one. So, you have options when it comes to logbooks. Whatever works best for you. :)