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Re: Is your New Year's Resolution meeting more letterboxers?
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Reply to: #955103 by Teacup
Jan 2, 2018 1:09pm
You will just have to come out to Denver one day! When you do, we'll have a meetup at the cat cafe. :-) In addition to the obvious attractions - cats and coffee - it also has a letterbox.
Re: Is your New Year's Resolution meeting more letterboxers?
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Reply to: #955113 by Angel and Demon
Jan 2, 2018 1:30pm
It's so cold right now, all I want is a cup of coffee to warm my hands, and a kitty to warm my lap.
Okay, and also some indoor letterboxes I can find!
Looking forward to it!
Okay, and also some indoor letterboxes I can find!
Looking forward to it!
Re: Need suggestions for visiting in July
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Reply to: #955100 by photopam
Jan 2, 2018 2:10pm
That is why Colorado is so great, there are so many things to do. The biggest question is what do you and your fellow travelers like to do?
If you end up staying in the South Fork area, then you're just a hour or so away from the Great Sand Dunes, which you can hike up and then take a sled or skis down.
It's just a matter of figuring out what you want to do and how much time you have. And if you already have your own gear or have to rent as that will change the costs of things.
Re: Is your New Year's Resolution meeting more letterboxers?
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Reply to: #955115 by Intrinsically Knotted
Jan 2, 2018 3:53pm
We can hook you up with all of those things! See you soon!
Free Stamp-making Event at Denver Public Library
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Feb 5, 2018 8:23am
Based on the photo, it looks like they are using some unconventional materials.
https://dabble.co/denver/painting/classes/craft-create-night-stamps-with-denver-public-library
https://dabble.co/denver/painting/classes/craft-create-night-stamps-with-denver-public-library
Re: Free Stamp-making Event at Denver Public Library
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Reply to: #956526 by Angel and Demon
Feb 5, 2018 8:28am
At first I thought they were carving on cork--that's awful, I've tried it. But it looks like they have the stamps glued onto the end of a cork. Hmm, maybe that's what I can use my corks for. I'm definitely not carving on any more.
Re: Free Stamp-making Event at Denver Public Library
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Reply to: #956528 by Topcollector
Feb 5, 2018 8:32am
That was my first impression as well, but it looks like a thin layer of material (can't tell what it is, to be honest) that's glued onto a cork. And of course, it's possible that this is just a stock photo.
Re: Free Stamp-making Event at Denver Public Library
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Reply to: #956529 by Angel and Demon
Feb 5, 2018 8:34am
Maybe it's foam, but they look rather deep for foam. Actually, I think it is foam.
Re: Free Stamp-making Event at Denver Public Library
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Reply to: #956530 by Topcollector
Feb 5, 2018 9:05am
Possible, but on one of the stamps, the stamp is bigger than the edges of the cork it's mounted on, so I wonder if the edges of the stamp would make a good impression. Maybe it stamps poorly and they don't care about that.
Re: Free Stamp-making Event at Denver Public Library
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Reply to: #956531 by Angel and Demon
Feb 5, 2018 12:00pm
That's probably it.
Happy Cake Day to the Thais!
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Feb 6, 2018 11:46am
Eleven years on AQ and more years as letterboxers! Congratulations!
Plant A Beer Day 2018!
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Mar 5, 2018 6:03pm
Hello fellow Coloradans! Helms' Flying Adventure and I are hosting Plant a Beer Day 2018 and would greatly appreciate your participation. Just plant a letterbox at or near a brewery or cider mill sometime during the month of April but the closer to National Beer day (April 7), the better.
Re: Plant A Beer Day 2018!
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Reply to: #957591 by Johnsosaurus
Mar 6, 2018 12:23pm
Does it have to be in colorado ? If not i think im in .... just need to make sure theres a good spot
Re: Plant A Beer Day 2018!
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Reply to: #957637 by brailleboxer
Mar 6, 2018 1:06pm
You can plant it anywhere you want! The more, the merrier! Round up all your boxing buddies to plant too! Thanks
Re: Plant A Beer Day 2018!
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Reply to: #957591 by Johnsosaurus
Mar 24, 2018 8:58pm
It's two weeks to Plant a beer day :D Check out the event and help represent Colorado (or any other state that strikes your fancy) at breweries.
Re: Plant A Beer Day 2018!
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Reply to: #958344 by Johnsosaurus
Mar 24, 2018 9:47pm
I hate beer, but I can happily plant at the Colorado Cider Company.
Re: Plant A Beer Day 2018!
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Reply to: #958349 by Angel and Demon
Mar 25, 2018 7:57am
Oooh thanks...I'll add your box to the list on the event page :) I actually got to try their cider when they were first starting out and it was quite good.
Re: Plant A Beer Day 2018!
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Reply to: #958363 by Johnsosaurus
Mar 25, 2018 9:33am
I'm dying to try their pear cider, so this will give me an excuse to go back. :-)
CO visit
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Apr 10, 2018 1:22pm
Going to be in the Denver, would anyone like to get together with me and do an exchange or possibly even box? It's my first visit and looking forward to finding all kinds of boxes. If anyone can even direct me to the places of the "gotta find boxes" that would be too awesome! I'll be in the Capitol Hill area.
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958922 by scouttrekkie
Apr 10, 2018 2:49pm
You don't say when......I'll be there in May
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958924 by Public Hand
Apr 10, 2018 4:32pm
Drats, can you come out sooner, like tomorrow?
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958927 by scouttrekkie
Apr 11, 2018 6:37am
Sounds like you're already in Denver. How long will you be staying in the Colorado Rockies?
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958927 by scouttrekkie
Apr 11, 2018 6:58am
Would that I could.... unfortunately, my boss expects me to work.... occasionally!
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958948 by Public Hand
Apr 11, 2018 7:20am
I'll be visiting for a week. Looks like there are a few boxes close by me. Hope to plant one!
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958949 by scouttrekkie
Apr 11, 2018 8:46am
What part of town are you in? Often when people visit, we have a mini-meet at the Denver Cat Company, if you're fond of cats. There's also a letterbox there. The cat cafe is generally popular, so I may be able to put together a group on short notice.
We met at one of paper trail's events in Virginia, I believe. It would be nice to see you again!
We met at one of paper trail's events in Virginia, I believe. It would be nice to see you again!
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958922 by scouttrekkie
Apr 11, 2018 1:35pm
I'm going to Denver May 9-12 too.
Re: CO visit
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Reply to: #958972 by Topcollector
Apr 12, 2018 1:49pm
Oooo, just booked, I arrive around 1 pm on the 12th....
Visiting letterboxers, coffee, and kitties!
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Apr 19, 2018 2:45pm
Re: Visiting letterboxers, coffee, and kitties!
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Reply to: #959306 by Angel and Demon
Apr 20, 2018 9:49pm
Me! I want to come back for another visit!
(Seriously, thanks so much for setting up a meetup for me back in January! I had a wonderful time, and I'm sure this one will go just as well!)
Re: Visiting letterboxers, coffee, and kitties!
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Reply to: #959335 by Intrinsically Knotted
Apr 21, 2018 12:32am
Oh, it would be great if you could come back and join us!