I went "hunting" for this box after work and found something else. I was clearly off the mark and found a Geocache about 8 paces away from Mn8x box. I checked it out, signed in --took nothing and left nothing. Also,I ran into Becohio and Primitive Cin as I was going in and they were coming out.

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I'm just mad I missed my opportunity for an exchange.

I don't think she felt too safe. It was 8:55 in the morning in the middle of a park. I asked her which way was north and she said, "are you going letterboxing"?..... I said, I guess I'm not first then, and she just laughed at me.

I had to take my car in for work this morning and had to wait in AAA to tow it, they were 20 min. late. I would have been first if not for that. Darn!!!

It was worth it though. As I was coming out of the hidy spot, Walk-About was coming down the lane and was just approaching the second you know what. So we stamped in together and then exchanged stamps and I put it back and the we walked out together chatting along the way. Good times...

Congrats from me too HopeAB!!! So I spent most of the day out at Fish&Game today (more on why later) and had decided to do that first before I went to hunt the new 6 boxes in Lancaster that I somehow missed?!?! and not even 2 minutes into the clues---here comes Pioneer Spirit behind me!! So we hunted those 6 and one more together and HE told me that Hope was the first and that it was not Van Man---so word had already hit the trails across Ohio of your news!!! How is that for the underground letterboxing network?? On top of that----I now have one of your HH's!!

Small world. Gotta run to a political meeting! AND a beer BR1!!

And we got there about an hour after they did! Rifleman works 3rd shift and then we had to get the kids ready, so leaving at the crack of dawn just doesn't work!
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Congrats from me too HopeAB!!!

thanks for all the congrats! news does travel fast...it was posted on the boards before I even got home to log it in!

thanks for the update on the HH Trailtracker...glad to know it's getting around out there!

she said, "are you going letterboxing"?..... I said, I guess I'm not first then, and she just laughed at me.

hey Van Man--I wasn't laughing at you! I think it was more of a nervous laugh, I wasn't sure what to say...and I was just giddy, really, for being first. :)
I've never run into another letterboxer while on the trail before, to be honest.

Congrats HopeAB! For being the first. I'll have to wait until next weekend to find it. You'll get that exchange with Van Man and many more if you make it to the All Military Event. Hope to see you there.

I won't be able to go...I'm participating in an art and craft show that day...and I sooo wanted to be there, it just sounds like it's going to be so fun!

but I'll meet all y'all someday--I will make the next event that is on a day when I don't have a prior commitment!

hey any more talk on a Middle of Nowhere meet on Dec. 2nd?

TT...Oh just rub it in about the B-E-E-R...8 more days...then I am OUTTA here...btw...I know a SECRET about the All Military Event...so nananana..mememe..booboooboooo....ppppffffffssssttttt...
Be Safe...
BR1

Trailtracker,
I let BR1 dig his own hole...usually it's with a backhoe...this keeps in in the number 1 spot...to tell you how bad it is...he told my Granny...many times...how old she was...he was trying to say young, but it just didn't work out for him...HAHAHAHAHA!!!! In reference to what he knows...I will go ahead and spoil it...mainly because I have an offer...I am thinking about coming to the event...then go to pick BR1 up...ssssssssooooo if anyone wants to send offerings to my DH...let me know...it may put me over the edge to come see you guys! I was really disappointed about not being able to come...but now I just might have to show up to collect OH memorabilia to give to BR1!

Have a great day!!! I will chat with you soon!
Jenny

OMG...Sold out by my own...KoTl04...WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO IN SICKNESS AND HEALTH...FOR RICHER OR POORER...TIL DEATH DO US PART...do these phrases not mean anything to you???...For shame selling your own DH down the river...and the OHIO RIVER none the less...I see where I stand in your heart...NOT...
TT...Oh I will get you for this one my pretty...and your lil dog Gunner too....

It really is game on now!!!
Be Safe...y'all
*** a slightly miffed and bewildered*** BR1

Jenny!!!!! That is awesome!!! We will MAKE this worth your while!!!

Until your backhoe diggin' dearly beloved husband signed up----I had planned on sending out an event announcement to those who had signed up to bring in stuff---behind his back.....but it's full steam ahead!!! That is how folks will earn a NEW stamp!! That would be delightful if you would stop along the way!!! PLEASE try to come to the event!!!

We will take up the collection regardless so that there isn't so much pressure on you packing up everything including the kids. That's a big job, I know!!! But it would truly be great if you could make it afterall!! HEY BR1 and KoTL----this is one GREAT surprize!!!! And Jenny---maybe we need to buy YOU a BEER!!! =) You have your hands full with mister Back-hoe-BR1!!

TT

As I have stated b4 to you my dear lil mizz TT...I do not dig holes...foxholes, latrine holes, worm holes, or even back hoe holes...that is why I am the SSG...and I have lower enlisted for...and GOOD BOY GUNNER...chasing away those evil doe's...you definitely get a buckeye chew toy for that...and who says you can't teach dog's new tricks...HAHAHAHA...i WILL GET YOU MY PRETTIES...and your lil dog will get a chew toy too....muwahahahaha...
Be Safe...
BR1

NANANANANANANA!!!!...BTW TT...you should read the NC board...since YOU are in cahoots with my beloved and betrothed...be danged...KoTL04...I will get you two...
Be Safe...
BR1

OK>>>It's on...I will have a box labeled for BR1...Bring anything you think he may "deserve"...btw...smelly items will be ziplocked...

Having so much fun...BR1 really "needs" this...It has made these last few days bearable...

See you all soon!
Jenny

Oh ok...it is so on now...KoTL04 and TT...beware...and realise I can mail smelly things to y'all...like my rank socks...since I have your addresses...KoTL04 and TT...in Cahoots against poor lil ole me...sitting in Iraq fighting for freedom...and this is how I get repaid...be safe...BR1

Dr Watson is doing the Buckeye Dance and Running out on the Field to Dot the I. WheeeeOOOOhio!!! It will be great to see you again Jenny! and I'm sure we have plenty of things for Mr BusterBrown Br1. This is GREAT!

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thanks for all the congrats! news does travel fast...it was posted on the boards before I even got home to log it in!

Well, that could be because I have portability and can be on line in my truck. I was recording it even before Walk-About had pulled away from the curb. He had parked behind me.

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hey Van Man--I wasn't laughing at you! I think it was more of a nervous laugh, I wasn't sure what to say...and I was just giddy, really, for being first. :)
I've never run into another letterboxer while on the trail before, to be honest.

I sort of figured that was what it was. All alone in nature and a large strange man approaches you from nowhere and has you trapped. Scary!!!

All alone in nature and a large strange man approaches you from nowhere and has you trapped. Scary!!!

should I be adding pepper spray or taser gun to my letterbox kit? ;)

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should I be adding pepper spray or taser gun to my letterbox kit?

With all the stamp hounds we have in central Ohio, just carry a new letterbox in your bag. When a scary letterboxer approaches just throw the "fresh meat" box as far as you can. The letterboxer runs after it (which will happen), and while they're stamping in you can make a hasty getaway!

With all the stamp hounds we have in central Ohio, just carry a new letterbox in your bag. When a scary letterboxer approaches just throw the "fresh meat" box as far as you can. The letterboxer runs after it (which will happen), and while they're stamping in you can make a hasty getaway!

oooh, now there's an idea! I like it!

now let's see...what would that stamp image be....Freddy...Micheal Myers...Jason...Leatherface....

OMG---now we have to all go check out the NC board too?! BR1----you are a hand full! lol

Jenny---we are going to fill up that box for you and your DH!!! That's a promise!!

BR1----Have you ever seen the St. Barbara Ceremony???? When I sent all those St. Barbara Medals that our letterboxing folks contributed for Greg's platoon, I sent a copy to the 6 highest ranked soldiers of the official Field Artillery ceremony. It involves mixing quite a BREW laced with symbolism, history and heritage. Included in this brotherhood concoction are the wreched-rank-rancid socks of a deployed soldier----add vodka and stir well! lol Please no socks from you to us----we are not strong enough to handle it?! We are civilians, remember??? Be gentle.....lol =)

Dr. Watson---that is awesome you are running out onto the field to Dot That I!!!!!!! We will be watching you do that today!!! GO BUCK BEAT WISC!!!!!

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I am patiently waiting for Jeeves to come over so we can go get boxes today..yea! Looks like it is going to be a beautiful day so why not go out there and box!!
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LOL Mn8x!!!I had visions of vanman running off on all fours into the weeds huntin' down that letterbox!!

I'll be there Dotting that I for sure!!. Hey TT, I just got an email from Heather and she told me to thank you again for the "drinks" in Germany and for the goodies that you gave me to send to her. She thinks you are the best! She says it is hard sitting over there and it does bring comfort when people at home are thinking about them. So a BIG Thank You!!! Also I'm going to post a pic of the big "geocache" box that you gave Brenda. My camera died and I had to call in the "safety" guy to come and take a pic of it. He is suppose to email it. Okay, I've got to get some work done!!Yuck!

TT...never heard of that ceremony...but then again, I am not a REDLEG...like your bouncing baby boy...and redleg is not a bad term...so don't get all ticked off...yet...but I have had beer bashes w/ other para's from foreign countries...where we have had a multiple beer from the old nasty Jungle Boot...green not black btw...and yes y'all will have to check and reply on the NC board also...how do you think we are going to keep our count up over you dastardly OHIOAN'S...
GO BADGERS!!!
Be Safe...
BR1
ps...doc watson...how did you know I wore buster browne combat boots...BR1

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL buckeye fans...FROM THE SUPPORTER OF A REAL SCHOOL...

I am so glad that y'all live in OHIO...really I am...and you took all of a real school's rejects or nair do well's...(ie TrailTracker)...since it isn't real hard to spell your states name with only 4 letters...make that 1 constanant and 3 vowels...I know your argument of OHIO having 3 syllables...but it is still 4 LETTERS...and y'all have a group from the sixties even singing how to spell OHIO...the only easier state to spell is MISSISSIPPI..DUH HUH...
GO BADGERS!!!
Be Safe...
BR1

Dr. Watson---I'm so glad to be able to support Heather!! She's a special chick to say the least!!! We want her to stay strong while she is away from her hubby and her two kids---NOT easy. Your comment about Van Man doing the 100-yard dashing crawl was just too funny as well!!! That is also a hoot that your safety guy came to the rescue with his camera!!! Ya gotta just love that!

BR1---just KEEEEEP diggin'! lol Oh, boy----you should be approaching the core of the center of the earth---any minute now---soon we'll see you pop your head up on about the 50 yard line on November 17th diggin from Baghdad! Keep goin'!!! Army shovel---backhoe---or tin cup?! You're doin' GREAT!

Ohhhh!!!!!!!! You just gave me another idea!!!! Big honkin' ELOL!!!

To all who are coming to the event----remember this post!!!!

I would do almost anything to leave this freaking place...except dig a hole...be safe...BR1

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I would do almost anything to leave this freaking place...except dig a hole...be safe...BR1

Don't throw me into that briar patch said tar rabbit!!!

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LOL Mn8x!!!I had visions of vanman running off on all fours into the weeds huntin' down that letterbox!!

I don't even know VanMan that well and I must admit, I had the same image! Shudder! Too funny!