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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
1970 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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UrbanChick
True Blue Farmgirl
331 Posts
Ayako
Atlanta
GA
USA
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 Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 05:05:01 AM
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This is great. I'm going to let our Boy scout troop know about this. I found a ton of places near me. Thanks for sharing.
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 05:15:51 AM
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You're so welcome! I'm so glad that people are excited about it. You all will have to let me know when you've found your first letterbox. One article I read about it said "you have to be careful not to let the muggles see you." And its funny because you feel like you are part of some secret group or something. Can't wait for the weather to break so I can do some. Have fun everyone!
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
1970 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 06:50:12 AM
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I went home last night and showed my husband your links....he's REALLY excited, and said, "I could design our own stamp, and we'll get it cut at Hathaways"...and wanted to see how many clues were in the Cincinnati area (a LOT)!!!
We printed off a few in No. Kentucky (a couple of parks near here) and he said, next weekend, when it's not 23 degrees, we'll go.
Thanks SO much again, I'm really excited about this.
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 07:03:50 AM
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Yes, my husband and I each made our own stamp. We made our youngest kids' for them but the older girls made their own. You can get the carving tools and rubber stamp material at a craft store and carve them, design them and have them made, or you can even use craft foam, cut out your design and blue it on a block. That last choice is particularly good for children who can't handle the sharp carving tools. I'll try to post a picture of my stamp.
Jonni-I'm not too far from Cincinnati, about two hours. They are a lot in that area! I'll be in our neck of the woods soon to visit a friend who just had a baby.
When you go to choose some letterboxes, see if you can find some made by "Pioneer Spirit". He makes some really nice stamps. He must not have a day job because he has been all over the central, southern ohio, West Virginia, and I think Kentucky area leaving and finding letterboxes.
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 7:15:36 PM
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I heard about letterboxing a couple of years ago -- I had to buy a book about it as I couldn't find anything I could borrow through any library systems. I have also been interested in geocaching and just bought an inexpensive GPS this winter (but still need to use it). Anyway, both sound SO neat! A way to get everybody outside and treasure hunting!
Our local Girl Scout council has been advertising letterboxing council-wide for this spring. I can't wait!
Thanks for the Atlas Quest website! Karin |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 7:38:23 PM
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Hey Megan! I thought Granville sounded really familiar. I'll definitely look for his letterboxes. There seemed to be a number of folks who placed clues all over this tri state area...maybe retirees?
Doesn't matter--it's sooo neat. Can't wait to get started, and can't thank you enough for posting it.
Jonni
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
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Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 05:06:35 AM
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Hi Megan,
I just had a look on the atlas site. There is only one box in Western Australia, but there are six in Victoria (which is where we are from and are, hopefully, moving back to soon!) And one of those six is in the park not 500 metres from my brother's house in a small country town! Maybe we will get into it when we move back, as the more people involved, the more boxes will be set up. It sounds like such fun! I would love to see a photo of your stamps (or is your stamp identity supposed to be kept secret?!)
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JRZFarmgrl
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
Denise
Elkhorn
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 04:35:14 AM
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Wow, I love this idea!!! I found 3 letterboxes within walking distance of my house!!!!!
thanks so much for the info. My 7 year old son and 3 year old daughter will love this
Denise
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 06:13:51 AM
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Karin,
What was the name of the book you found? My fiance and i are going to try this when the weather breaks. This is so cool, as you can do it on vacations too.
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 08:22:50 AM
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Megan, Thanks so much for letting us know about this COOL "hobby." I've never heard of it and it sounds like so much fun. I'm always looking for ways to get outside. And, there are so many hidden close by!
[size=1]"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 08:49:48 AM
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This sounds just AWESOME!!! ...here's echoing the thanks for letting us all know!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 4:19:28 PM
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Megan,
This is so cool! We seem to have a lot in our area. I'm gonna get the ladies (farmgirl chapter) in on this!!! Thank you.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 4:24:12 PM
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Debbie,
That is a good idea. If a group of farmgirls in any one area wanted to get together to do this, you could even make your own group farmgirl stamp. My sisters and I did this. I have my own, and I made when for my two sisters and I and a few friends who get together a few times a year. Some people make a family stamp too, instead everyone in the family making ther own. |
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letterboxing-the perfect family hobby
