When is TALE this year? I was trying to find it under events and I think I’m using the wrong terms or something.

March 7

TALE 23 - BYOB

Yep, I've done it with good success. It helps both in protecting the transfer from smearing away and for seeing where you've carved.

I use this.

Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Eye of newt and toe of frog,
Wool of bat and tongue of dog.
Adder's fork and horse's mount,
Please spin off that sub-account.

It looks exactly like my Pfeil gouge, size 11/0.5....check their website or Amazon-I love it! I would alsolike to know what the material is called!

What a fantastic video-thanks for posting! It both excites me AND pains me to see them do that lettering-so envious!!!

As I mentioned earlier, I wrote Maria, the carver in that video, and she confirmed she uses Speedball pink stuff.

But she uses it better than I can!

Thanks-and, SAME!!

I love that somebody here knows what ASMR is. <3

thank you!

I'm in Indiana... Our selfish, jackass governor that says Hoosiers need to do more with less (as he uses our tax dollars to fund expensive vehicles for him and his cronies, and helipads and beefed up security systems on his personal property because the governor's mansion isn't good enough for him to live in), is calling a special session to redistrict the state to disenfranchise 40% of voters. This "special session" is projected to cost $250k... But little kids can't have universal pre-k, free school lunches, or safe housing (Indiana has some of the worst tenant's rights in the country).

For the record: I've voted in every single election, including primaries, since turning 18. I even flew back from AZ to vote twice. I'll continue to have this enthusiasm until I kick the bucket, no matter how much these losers try to suppress voters. For any of you out there that care, I highly recommend getting involved with MADVoters and League of Women Voters.

Hi!

We were avid letterboxers on the Front Range, so I was used to a really active letterboxing community. (We celebrated 15 years in August! Time sure flies when you're sneaking around looking for hidden treasure!).

We moved to the Western Slope four years ago, and recently started up again here. Letterboxes are definitely slower to be found here in comparison, but we're adjusting.

I just taught a class on Letterboxing for a local continuing ed organization and had 35 people in attendance! A smaller group from that class contacted me, and I helped them go on their first adventure! My hope is that the community of letterboxers out here gets even stronger, and that will encourage more action.

Time will tell!

JoAnn
The Casual Perfectionist

Wow, that's great! Do you mind if I ask how you got involved? Did you contact them or did they contact you? I would love to do something like that!

I'm part of a local historical society, and I was approached about doing a different class (presentation) on a historic topic. I then taught another class on a different historical topic the next term. Then, they approached me to teach again this term and asked if there were any other topics that would be interesting. I explained what Letterboxing was, and they were intrigued! It was a huge hit! (If I do say so myself.)

The organization is New Dimensions in Grand Junction, CO. They cater to lifelong learners who are 50+ years old. The "classes" are one session each, typically, and they cover a wide variety of topics.

I hope that helps!

Yes, thank you. I used to teach classes on Polaroid Transfers. I loved it. I wouldn't mind trying to get more people in this area interested in letterboxing.
I might see if there is any avenues here.

Thanks again.

Well maybe we need to do a little of both! Or meet in the middle if there’s someplace cool. What city are you based out of?

So, there's good news and bad news.

The good news is that Piper and I are safe.

The bad news is that there was a fire and until we can see what, if anything, can be salvaged, Stampeaz is not going to be shipping anything. From what I learned today, this is going to be a process. I do know that there's a big pile of Tan-Z Kut in my garage that escaped incineration. That's all I know until I'm allowed in to look at the damage.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

So glad to hear you and Piper are safe, but SO SORRY that you've experienced a fire and damage. Hope it's fully covered, and restoration happens quickly. 😘🙏🏻

Oh my goodness, I'm so glad that you're ok! I wish you a speedy recovery and rebound from such a scary incident. I'm sure that I and many others will make up for lost time in supporting your business whenever things are back up and running again.

Hugs,
Mu

OH NO!! So so very sorry to hear that!
So glad that you and Piper are safe! ❤️❤️
Do you know what caused the fire?
Hope you have a place to stay and are getting some help.
Hugs and prayers for you during this difficult time. ❤️❤️❤️

Oh No! Glad you are safe! Praying for the recovery process!

I am so sorry to hear this, but glad you all are safe.

I'm heartbroken to hear this - but relieved to hear that you are safe.

Take care of yourself... my thoughts are with you through this.

So happy that you and Piper are safe. Hoping the damage will not be as bad a feared, will be covered by insurance, and will be restored quickly and with as little stress as possible.

He's about the only person I know who's got the cajones to do something like that. I agree, he is a brilliant guitarist.

Google "you're playing Blackbird wrong" and you will see it's a 'thing'. So much so this guitar teacher made a funny video about it.

At one of his concerts, Sir Paul asked if there were any guitarists in the audience. And then went on to tell them they were playing Blackbird wrong.

I am so sorry. Prayers uplifted for you!

Jill/TeachJR

So happy you are safe but my heart goes out to you. I've been through a fire so I understand the devastation. Hoping you get back on good footing soon. 🧡🧡🧡

Oh my! I’m so sorry to hear that and so relieved that you are okay and safe.

Echoing what many others have voiced. Your safety and that of Piper's are of paramount importance, and we rejoice in both.

The process will likely take longer than you would like, be more frustrating in perhaps surprising ways, and be quite an emotional roller coaster, with the sensations possibly converging in the span of the same day.

Hang in there, we are all rooting for you and yours.