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Re: Replace, two-in-one, or new box?
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Reply to: #969750 by Weeping Willow 52
Dec 29, 2018 4:12pm
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... perhaps add it as a series with the first and title it something like " take 2" or "second time around"

I like this idea! Other suggestions:
Son of _______
Revenge of ________
_______ part Deux
_______ 2
Here we go again: ________

Have fun with it!
😄
Re: Replace, two-in-one, or new box?
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Reply to: #969746 by AdventurousAcorn
Dec 29, 2018 5:36pm
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If you have a bunch of new boxers/finds, make it a bonus. But if the local boxers have found the old one, make it a part two. I like the suggestions on this thread for funny names.
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Reply to: #969751 by Oberon_Kenobi
Dec 29, 2018 6:20pm
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I understand how it happened, but a logbook every .1 mile on average by the same planter? You're ears would be ringing . . . . .
Re: Replace, two-in-one, or new box?
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Reply to: #969755 by dingus dufus
Dec 29, 2018 7:28pm
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[...] but a logbook every .1 mile on average by the same planter?

It made much more sense when I had a rolling 3 - 4 boxes out at the same time. Most of those who have found them are locals from this era.

I would do it differently if I were planning a new series with 12 boxes in it. Nevertheless, that is the way that I've done it and I decided that when I replace a box I'll also put a logbook in that new box too. I've only had to replace two boxes so far, and they have been out since the first one on January 2, 2012.
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Reply to: #969756 by Oberon_Kenobi
Dec 30, 2018 6:21am
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Bonus' are the best!!!!!! A thrill in the woods, so to speak.
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Reply to: #969763 by Sagacorn
Dec 30, 2018 7:32am
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I might have three logbook in a three box series, the trail is maybe 1.5 or 2 miles. because I like making diffrent kinds of books alot, but also because each stamp uses diffrent color ink(s) one involves colored penciles... should I go pull a couple of the logbooks or will folks forgive my enthusiasm this one time if I am more careful in the future? No one has gotten to the boxes yet so it would be easy to fix.
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Reply to: #969767 by Quarry
Dec 30, 2018 7:48am
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There is nothing wrong with having a logbook in each box. Even on a short trail.
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Reply to: #969767 by Quarry
Dec 30, 2018 1:44pm
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each stamp uses diffrent color ink(s) one involves colored penciles

The logbook isn't for your stamps, it is for our stamps! I prefer one logbook in the last box of a series. Anything after the box with the logbook should be a bonus. Just my thoughts.
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Reply to: #969779 by PI Joe
Dec 30, 2018 3:49pm
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Anything after the box with the logbook should be a bonus. Just my thoughts.

I've got a series planned that will use the stamps I used to make an LTC alphabet series. I asked a local letterboxer what I should do; make one long series of 26 stamps, or break them up into multiple series with 4-6 stamps each? The response was to make the multiple series.

When I do this I'm certainly not going to always put the logbook in the final box of each series. Just my opinion, but I kind of want it to be a surprise. It will also be a surprise if I decide to put a clue to a bonus box in any box in each series.

Isn't it fun to play this game how each of us wants to do?
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Reply to: #969746 by AdventurousAcorn
Dec 31, 2018 2:23pm
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A Bonus Box is a Excellent idea,with a A New Log Book!
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Reply to: #969779 by PI Joe
Dec 31, 2018 2:27pm
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Anything after the box with the logbook should be a bonus. Just my thoughts.

I usually have the box with the logbook be the final box, but not always. Sometimes I find a spot that I think might be better (e.g. a larger hiding spot, if I'm using a bigger box) earlier on in the series, so I'll plant it there.

I only use one logbook when I plant a series. And I almost always use black ink for the stamps in my boxes, unlike a certain pair of planters who I'll call "Team WetDirtMug" to hide their identities.