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Re: Pumpkin #1, first time finder - can't find it via the search
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Reply to: #960946 by System
Jun 7, 2018 6:21pm
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I think you found a box with restrictions, meaning only people with a certain number of finds or plants can see the listing & clues. I don't know what that number is, but I do see a box that matches what you are describing in Baldwinsville, NY.
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Reply to: #960946 by System
Jun 7, 2018 6:28pm
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So I have no idea what letter boxing is, and a few of you are probably belly up in laughter already.... so I found a box, on it, says Box 1, Pumpkin and that is it. I can't find ANYTHING listed in the area I found it that even remotely resembles the name

Welcome to this wonderful obsession hobby. You'll find that they are friendly laughs around here.

Most letterboxes are found when people are looking for them. However, some people find them by accident sometimes. So it happens from time to time that someone asks for help in locating the listing for a box. Don't feel in any way that this is a problem.

There could be some reasons that you can't locate the listing. Letterboxes can have restrictions. These restrictions are usually plant or find restrictions, meaning that you have to have planted or found a certain number of boxes before you can even see the listing. They can also be restricted to premium members.

I would help further, but finding the exact listing is probably better left to those in the area. We are a helpful group and they should chime in soon.
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Reply to: #960949 by System
Jun 7, 2018 6:49pm
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I am the owner of the LTown orchards boxes and can assure you that you did not find my pumpkin stamp in NY. I would agree with previous comments that the box you found has restrictions for logging it in on Atlasquest and that is why you could not find it on the website.
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Reply to: #960949 by System
Jun 7, 2018 6:50pm
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I hope it didn't upset you too much. Some people have strong feelings about whether or not to plant in cemeteries. I personally love it. It's a great way to get in touch with the history of a place and I make it my mission to always leave things better than I found them. When my friends and I cemetery box, we right all the flowers that have fallen over and collect any trash we find (and lord, is there a surprising amount in cemeteries). I think it's great to spend the day among the dead. In Victorian times, people picnicked and even courted in cemeteries. They're lovely green spaces for urban walkers too. Cemetery boxing is fantastic for people with mobility issues, since they're short little jaunts and not the long, winded walks in the woods.
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Reply to: #960946 by System
Jun 7, 2018 6:54pm
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It looks like a letterbox by Autumn Acorns--I've sent them a message via Atlasquest mail and asked them to contact you. Thanks for asking about it instead of just tossing it. I've got a letterbox planted next to my dad so that people visit him all the time.
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Reply to: #960951 by PiggyJaunt
Jun 7, 2018 7:04pm
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I hope it didn't upset you too much. Some people have strong feelings about whether or not to plant in cemeteries. I personally love it.

I am split on the subject. That is why I will find in a cemetery or church yard, but I won't plant there.

However, I would plant next to one. I've got a box or two planned for next to a cemetery, but I just need to get to carving and planting.
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Reply to: #960946 by System
Jun 8, 2018 3:22am
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If you can remember any of the names of people who stamped in before you you could contact them via AQ and perhaps they could lead you to the box/series name. Good luck
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Reply to: #960959 by Sagacorn
Jun 8, 2018 6:15am
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Even if they know the names, if it's restricted, they wont be able to log it or view it yet.
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Reply to: #960946 by System
Jun 8, 2018 6:19am
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Sometimes people plant in a cemetery to honor or remember a loved one. I am sorry you unable to log your find. Perhaps you will become a new letter boxer, and find a few boxes using the clues. As you find more boxes, the restrictions will become freed up, and you can access more box clues.

Did you leave the box where you found it?
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Reply to: #960946 by System
Jun 8, 2018 6:34am
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I can see several boxes in 2 Baldwinsville cemeteries, but none about pumpkins, so I am puzzled, too. Which cemetery did you find it in?
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Reply to: #960982 by System
Jun 8, 2018 10:50am
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Well shouldn't I jump up in ranking for finding a box without any clues? LOL!

That should give us multiple find points! Unfortunately, it doesn't. If you want it changed, talk to the turtle.
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Reply to: #960984 by System
Jun 8, 2018 11:03am
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But I refuse to place it back where it was given how/where I found it.

May I respectfully ask what your reasoning is? I am not looking top start an argument, truly. I just want to understand your viewpoint
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Reply to: #960984 by System
Jun 8, 2018 2:18pm
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Oh dear. It is supposed to go back in the right spot, but if that isn't happening, it would be good to get it back to the owner. Does anyone know whose box it is, or is there at least someone from the right part of NYS who can meet up and collect this box?
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Reply to: #960984 by System
Jun 8, 2018 2:25pm
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Which cemetery was it in, by the way?
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Reply to: #960994 by Sunia
Jun 8, 2018 7:38pm
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Didn't someone say it may be Autumn Acorn's box.
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Reply to: #961005 by Knotty Lady
Jun 8, 2018 10:13pm
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I didn't see that. Is Autumn Acorn able to see these comments? Still logging in?
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Reply to: #960946 by System
Jun 8, 2018 10:18pm
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If the owner is Autumn Acorns, they live in Cato, NY. Is that near you?
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Jun 8, 2018 10:24pm
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It is definitely Autumn Acorns box. They last logged in today so hopefully they'll see this!
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Reply to: #961009 by Mountain Acres
Jun 9, 2018 6:42am
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I'll text them, they are family :)