Keywords don't seem to be in the glossary. I am planting my first tradional box. How are keywords used?

Thank you!

Thank you!

much needed, passing on hope and hugs to everyone else here too

It's a bit of a drive for us but I'm a sucker for a limited edition stamp! Hope to make it up sometime!

I hope you can stop by sometime!! The box has been updated with stamps for February! Two stamps, both carved by postal.cryptid, inspired by the book series Dungeon Crawler Carl! This year I hope to do all book themed stamps~

Thank you to my YOG 2026 Secret Pal(s)! I received a cozy throw, some yummy hot chocolate (Chocolate Sea Salt and Caramel flavored), and an interesting tiny hint to my YOG 2026 person's identity. hmm.... I am pondering this hint.

Your gifts are very much appreciated. We have been staying home a great deal this winter. Crazy weather! I hope you are staying warm too!

TeachJR

I got so angry when I saw the Obama video that Trump posted. Im sorry, but If anyone continues to support this A-hole, it really says a lot about who they are.

Ive actually tried to look at both sides and try to understand why people continued to support him, and I read the arguments and part of me understood, even though I didn't agree with stance, I tried to understand their side.

But there is no 'other side' why anyone would continue to support this orange muppet.

I struggled for years to figure out how there can be so many people, so ignorant of history, civics, economics, science, and blind to the corruption and lies . . . but I have finally come to realize, that he demonstrates what the rest of civilization considers the absolute worst of human nature, and it's not that they don't see it, it's that they embrace it, because that's who they are, also.

I guess I will finally have to crack the spine on The Martian. Thank you!

I have friends and family who still support him. Based on my conversations with them, their support seems to fall into two categories:

• They think Trump is a jerk, but they support many of his policies. They do wish he’d shut up and stop dividing Americans, though.

• They love that Trump is going after liberal elites who’ve disrespected hardworking, regular Americans like themselves. They support most or all of his policies.

Either way, none of these folks have said they would have voted differently based on his actions over the past year.

Project Hail Mary also by Andy Weir has been made into a movie set to come out this March! So if you want to read it beforehand, now is the time to do it !! :-) There has also been a lot of talk about the new Devil Wears Prada 2 and if it will go along with the book that is also the sequel to the original book. (Revenge wears Prada )

Amanda from Seattle

Many thanks to LibraryGrrl, all the carvers, and participants from WI, IL, and elsewhere for making Letterboxing is Out of This World! a great gathering. We enjoyed catching up with those we haven’t seen in a while and exchanging with folks new to us. There was plenty of creativity on display and we heard some of it is staying for future visitors to find.

For those of you who like book to movie adaptations. Harper’s Bazaar has a great list of their 50 best. I don’t agree with all their choices, but it is a fun list

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/g65427325/best-movies-adapted-from-books/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_har_md_pmx_prog_org_us_17944069560&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17944089348&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MkJ0Sg5vloA5iHJIn2XNmScRC&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4pvMBhDYARIsAGfgwvxFBOWASgRASMzqBnT0AeHGkLBqKB_gqi20YnyTWvBztvde_m21V7waAmpZEALw_wcB

Amanda from Seattle

… has reopened in a new spot next to the chocolate store and Ted Drew’s on Chippewa. I wonder if the box is still there.

This is what I have heard also. I have asked how can they support someone they don't respect. I can get the same, "I support his policies".

"Okay then, what policies do you support and what did he actually do that you support"

Then they go on all the lies that they are fed.

Even if I ask about the Epstein Files, "well, they haven't all been released yet"

But this video, I mean, if anyone continues to support this man, policies or not, really shows who they are.

There’s certainly been plenty to see already. While the guy formerly known as Prince Andrew was stripped of his titles because of his disgusting behavior, the guy who drew a naked pubescent girl for Epstein’s birthday book while writing that he had “certain things in common” with Epstein has faced zero consequences. Every single person who abused those children should be brought to justice, no matter who they are.

You would probably like his book ‘The Road’. It’s a post apocalyptic novel and was made into a movie in 2009.

Hugs gladly received and given to any in need!!

Always here if anyone needs to chat as well, don't be a stranger, we're all family. <3

Silvio

This is a good list. I've seen many of these and they were all worth watching. I'm going to pick a few off this list to view. Thanks Amanda!

Old Blue

Couldnt agree more. We all know what happened, and I hope they all pay. disgusting.

Our country is a disaster, anyone with a brain can see it. Not sure if they all need to be hit over the head with a bat to snap out of it.

Unless they live in some gated community and they all just watch Fox news without even researching anything else.

I have been SLOWLY reading Project 25 and it is starting to look like their blueprint. Even though they deny it, I am not so sure here

Those first touches of acetone to paper over an image now etched into rubber. Then the first touch of steel to rubber after way too long. Stamp carving won't stop the chaos our nation faces, won't bring back passed family members and friends, but sure feels good again!

I'm pretty sure anyone who has been into letterboxing for more than just a little while has also "been there, done that".

I wrote about a similar time I went thru back in 2013.

I'm new-ish and not sure if this is the right place to post, but...
I'm going to visit family in early March in Gargrave, England. I'd love to plant some boxes while I'm there. I'd need stamps by the end of February. My carving abilities are still very very newbie level. I'm going to try my hand anyhow and if anyone would like a plant/carver status in Gargrave, I'd be very glad to plant a box there!
Some ideas and info about the town in case anything catches inspiration-
-The church bell in town really does ring every half an hour. In this town of under 2,000 people, they hold bell ringing practice every Monday evening. Yes, every Monday evening. I'm not sure how everyone in the town isn't trained yet, but I love it! The church bell tower might be a good carve.
-My family lives in smelling distance of a dairy farm. A cow stamp, perhaps? The cows aren't Highland cows, but Highland cows are beloved. (or as they say...coos)
-Fish and chips!
-The local pub, Masons Arms, has a very sweet black lab who lives at the pub with her parents/pub owners. Her recent pups were adopted by folks in the town. Their logo is an outline of the historic building, which is already a pretty solid stamp design.
-A cuppa (cup of tea)

It also feels good to see you posting on the board again

You may want to post a request on the https://www.atlasquest.com/toolbox/stamp-exchange/ page, and the "stamp swap" board. I bet someone will reply.

from my little corner of AQ.

Lynn

Yes, I did like it! Definitely not an 'up' movie, but I really enjoyed it. I don't know how much was changed from the book, but if it's anything like the 'No Country for Old Men' situation, you're not going to get a lot out of the book that you got from the movie.

How much more do you have?

Asking for a friend ;-)......

BB

We have a ton of Tan Z at last check. My supply is getting on the lower end as I prepare to attend an event at the end of the month where hopefully a bunch of Michigander requests will be filled. Plus, I am going to send some for Live and Breathe (along with a bunch of other supplies). However, anyone out of state who has responded back to me should have their order minus the most recent request. We have had about 60 requests so far.

My cousin still has the bulk of the Tan Z. She power sawed a lot of slabs to 11x12 size and sent me home with a lot of them in January. I also took a few slabs with me. Given the amount of snow at her house, we probably will not be back up there until it warms up more. My car was not fond of the snow at the end of the driveway up there. She may head this way and bring some, but I am not sure when.