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New Box in St. Louis - Need Help
Board: State: Missouri
May 11, 2024 12:27pm
I planted this box on a recent trip to St. Louis. First, I'd like to apologize because it was a rush job and not my best effort at clue-writing, so I'm afraid the clue is too vague to easily find the box.
So I'm asking for help. If you're thinking about going to look for it, please contact me first, and I'll send you more specific info so that you can actually find it. And if you do find it, maybe you can suggest an edit to the part of the clue that is currently too vague. Same goes for if you've already unsuccessfully looked for it and didn't leave a comment.
I think the clues are find through "the letterbox that stood out front." It's the next line with "swooped right across the grass to a small 3- or 4-trunked tree" that is problematic.
Again, apologies, and thanks in advance for any help.
So I'm asking for help. If you're thinking about going to look for it, please contact me first, and I'll send you more specific info so that you can actually find it. And if you do find it, maybe you can suggest an edit to the part of the clue that is currently too vague. Same goes for if you've already unsuccessfully looked for it and didn't leave a comment.
I think the clues are find through "the letterbox that stood out front." It's the next line with "swooped right across the grass to a small 3- or 4-trunked tree" that is problematic.
Again, apologies, and thanks in advance for any help.
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032216 by PapaSolo
May 11, 2024 1:28pm
Almost feels like this should be on display at a Letterboxing museum
Is anybody near Largo?
Board: State: Florida
May 11, 2024 2:58pm
I met a gal who is eager to learn about letterboxing and would like to meet a lady in the area who can help her get started.
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032216 by PapaSolo
May 11, 2024 4:37pm
Ok, who bought it?
Re: Wow, Seventeen Years!
Board: Look at Me! Look At You!
Reply to: #1032213 by RDHG
May 11, 2024 8:49pm
Wow is right! Yay for Sudoku Crazy and all her wonderful contributions to this crazy, wonderful hobby/obsession! Looking forward to many more fun adventures with you!
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032216 by PapaSolo
May 12, 2024 6:25am
oh no, it was gone before I could see it ;/
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032226 by condo
May 12, 2024 11:28am
It's still there, scroll down.
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032216 by PapaSolo
May 12, 2024 12:55pm
Now I'm wondering how someone got this in the first place. The cairn must get full over time but who has the rights to take the books? Rangers?
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032228 by Ant Hilarie
May 12, 2024 4:58pm
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032216 by PapaSolo
May 12, 2024 6:05pm
Very Very Sus.
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032228 by Ant Hilarie
May 12, 2024 8:01pm
There’s nothing amuck- just someone’s collection of images from Dartmoor letterboxes. Some people here do the same thing, stamping on index cards and putting them into albums. They went to a couple events and got patches as well.
It would be interesting to know how they got to the sale, but it’s not exactly what burglars would grab in a break-in. More likely downsizing, a storage unit auction, or the person passed away and their heirs were too muggly to care about stamps.
It would be interesting to know how they got to the sale, but it’s not exactly what burglars would grab in a break-in. More likely downsizing, a storage unit auction, or the person passed away and their heirs were too muggly to care about stamps.
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032231 by Summerfun
May 13, 2024 3:14am
Exactly, it would be like selling your own logbooks. For example, what happened to the personal logbooks of Some of our AQ folks who have died? Someone like Der Mad Stamper would have an amazing collection of stamps from all over the USA and events!
Amanda from Seattle
Amanda from Seattle
Talenti Gelato containers?
Board: Tools of the Trade
May 13, 2024 3:15am
This is probably a stretch for Tools of the Trade, but I figured I'd ask! Does anyway ingest this and have extra containers that they'd be willing to send me? I'm seeking thirteen for an event - I'd pay for shipping if you've got a batch -- thanks.
Wendy’s containers
Board: Tools of the Trade
May 13, 2024 5:29am
ECP and I cruised through Wendy’s for lunch this weekend. She wasn’t very hungry so she got a cheeseburger kids meal. Turns out, the toy that comes with the meals (at least for now) is a Play-doh set. The containers that it comes in are perfect for small stamps. I did an unofficial waterproof test and they held. The only downside is that they are pretty small.
I hope it’s ok to post a link. If it’s not, let me know and I’ll remove it.
https://www.wendys.com/current-kids-meal-toys
I hope it’s ok to post a link. If it’s not, let me know and I’ll remove it.
https://www.wendys.com/current-kids-meal-toys
Re: Talenti Gelato containers?
Board: Tools of the Trade
Reply to: #1032233 by paper trail
May 13, 2024 5:30am
If it were ice cream I would have offered to take on the challenge of emptying those containers!
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032231 by Summerfun
May 13, 2024 6:06am
Ah....I misunderstood. I thought it was two logbooks from THE Dartmoor box, the original letterbox that started it all.
Re: Georgia Landmarks
Board: State: Georgia
Reply to: #1031652 by peepstone
May 13, 2024 7:13am
If you carve them or get them, I would help plant some in Southern and Eastern Georgia. We usually hit up those areas quite a bit.
Re: Georgia Landmarks
Board: State: Georgia
Reply to: #1031652 by peepstone
May 13, 2024 7:16am
We have Fried Green Tomatoes and Bee Charmer boxes in Juliette, Ga to commemorate the Whistle Stop Cafe and the movie set. Although unfortunately the Bee Charmer one seems to bee missing.
Re: Talenti Gelato containers?
Board: Tools of the Trade
Reply to: #1032233 by paper trail
May 13, 2024 7:20am
I have 13+ used ones left over from our last year's event. They are dirty, paint is chipping, and they still have the old labels. Let me know and I'll send them your way. There are a couple of new/unused ones as well.
It is indeed a challenge to get the containers in the first place. My DH and I work very diligently emptying the contents--a tough job, but somebody had to do it.
It is indeed a challenge to get the containers in the first place. My DH and I work very diligently emptying the contents--a tough job, but somebody had to do it.
Re: Friday Distraction - 5/10/2024
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1032200 by Jiffy
May 13, 2024 8:36am
Letterboxing bingo! (January to early May)
Next month I'll teach letterboxing/geocaching to 70-100 Girl Scouts (ages 5-15?).
Ponder new features for Clue Tracker :-)
Next month I'll teach letterboxing/geocaching to 70-100 Girl Scouts (ages 5-15?).
Ponder new features for Clue Tracker :-)
Stamp carving class at Spruill Arts Center (Atlanta)
Board: State: Georgia
May 13, 2024 11:06am
Does anyone know whether the instructor of this rubber stamp carving class, Carrie Willard, is a letterboxer? Also, FYI, for anyone interested. Check out the top of page 19 from their current course catalog.
https://www.spruillarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/243-Catalog.pdf
https://www.spruillarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/243-Catalog.pdf
Re: Wendy’s containers
Board: Tools of the Trade
Reply to: #1032234 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
May 13, 2024 6:53pm
That's right! I've used a few of these for small stamps out in the wild, and used a strong magnet in the bottom. They seem to be holding up just fine, as I'm getting find reports!
Re: Friday Distraction - 5/10/2024
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1032200 by Jiffy
May 13, 2024 6:58pm
Let's see....here's my list of how I "dabble" in the hobby:
Attending events, finding traditionals, planting traditionals, carving
for events, carving for LTC's, making LTC's, attending crafting retreats related to carving and making LTC's, participating in Zoom chats for both carving and for LTC's, and now I'm daydreaming about hosting an event!
Attending events, finding traditionals, planting traditionals, carving
for events, carving for LTC's, making LTC's, attending crafting retreats related to carving and making LTC's, participating in Zoom chats for both carving and for LTC's, and now I'm daydreaming about hosting an event!
Re: Friday Distraction - 5/10/2024
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1032244 by Gypsy Fiddler
May 13, 2024 7:34pm
Ooooo....I like the part about hosting an event!
Re: Talenti Gelato containers?
Board: Tools of the Trade
Reply to: #1032233 by paper trail
May 13, 2024 7:42pm
I think I have a supplier lol. let me check
Bay Area Event this Saturday
Board: State: California
May 13, 2024 7:46pm
I know this is a little short notice, but if you are looking for something fun to do in the Bay Area this Saturday why not join us at Huddart County Park.
https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.php?eventId=4860
Lots of boxes, pleasant trails and nice weather. What more could you ask for?
https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.php?eventId=4860
Lots of boxes, pleasant trails and nice weather. What more could you ask for?
Re: Wendy’s containers
Board: Tools of the Trade
Reply to: #1032234 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
May 13, 2024 7:49pm
oh thanks for the Info/idea. I have a 4 year old and I have an endless supply of Playdough containers LOL. and we do get the ones from wendy's
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032227 by speedsquare
May 13, 2024 7:58pm
thank you!
how cool. what a treasure to have.
how cool. what a treasure to have.
Re: Move fast, folks!
Board: Miscellaneous Oddities
Reply to: #1032228 by Ant Hilarie
May 13, 2024 7:59pm
oh, I was thinking someone's personal logbook..........
not so much of a cool treasure now.
not so much of a cool treasure now.
Re: Friday Distraction - 5/10/2024
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1032200 by Jiffy
May 13, 2024 11:03pm
Ohhh, what are my other LB activities do I participate in.
I am working on my carving- so have a pile if stamps to plant from over the winter. Carving is easy one day and not so much the next day! I throw out alot of pink stuff..... I attend the Monday carving Zooms- have gotten some really great tips on carving. Carving and making LTC's- great trackers available. I also did a tracker for postcards and have signed up for another.
I am attending events here and there, waiting for my husband to retire so we can expand our travel areas! Mostly around areas in the Great lakes, then Va and Co where our kids and grandkids live.
Eventually, I would love to hostess an event, but need to meet more people in my area- do not think I could pull it off alone!
Also on Facebook and there is an AQ group and a group for LTC's as well. I try to keep up on the posts there as well.
Shelly
I am working on my carving- so have a pile if stamps to plant from over the winter. Carving is easy one day and not so much the next day! I throw out alot of pink stuff..... I attend the Monday carving Zooms- have gotten some really great tips on carving. Carving and making LTC's- great trackers available. I also did a tracker for postcards and have signed up for another.
I am attending events here and there, waiting for my husband to retire so we can expand our travel areas! Mostly around areas in the Great lakes, then Va and Co where our kids and grandkids live.
Eventually, I would love to hostess an event, but need to meet more people in my area- do not think I could pull it off alone!
Also on Facebook and there is an AQ group and a group for LTC's as well. I try to keep up on the posts there as well.
Shelly