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Re: Trail Name Badges
Board: T-shirts! Patches! Paraphernalia!
Reply to: #1038247 by RDHG
Apr 15, 2025 6:50pm
Are you making them?
Re: Wassa the Chef?
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #1038163 by Grrly Girl
Apr 15, 2025 6:55pm
I remember that video, and the silly cheese racing down the hill. That's about the same time I learned about Dwyle flunking.
Re: Trail Name Badges
Board: T-shirts! Patches! Paraphernalia!
Reply to: #1038259 by speedsquare
Apr 15, 2025 7:18pm
1/3 of a lifetime
Board: LbNA Chatter
Apr 16, 2025 5:46am
Today marks the anniversary of finding my first letterbox in 2004. How fast time flies!
Re: Trail Name Badges
Board: T-shirts! Patches! Paraphernalia!
Reply to: #1038247 by RDHG
Apr 16, 2025 10:22am
I want to purchase two of them (cause I like to plan ahead for when I lose one)!
Super Hedge Hoggie
Super Hedge Hoggie
Re: 1/3 of a lifetime
Board: LbNA Chatter
Reply to: #1038265 by speedsquare
Apr 16, 2025 11:17am
Too fast.
Re: 1/3 of a lifetime
Board: LbNA Chatter
Reply to: #1038265 by speedsquare
Apr 16, 2025 12:08pm
I found my first letterbox in 2001--seems like a lifetime ago, but it turns out to be just half my lifetime
And why did my phone suggest a "balling your eyes out" emoji when I typed that last sentence? I find that a little insulting! ๐ญ
-- Ryan
And why did my phone suggest a "balling your eyes out" emoji when I typed that last sentence? I find that a little insulting! ๐ญ
-- Ryan
10 years
Board: Random Acts of AQ Kindness
Apr 16, 2025 1:43pm
Happy 10th cake day Rebiccola!!Hope you get time to get inky today !!
Re: Trail Name Badges
Board: T-shirts! Patches! Paraphernalia!
Reply to: #1038268 by Super Hedge Hoggie
Apr 16, 2025 2:00pm
Thank you! ๐ ...and you have seen it in person!
Re: 1/3 of a lifetime
Board: LbNA Chatter
Reply to: #1038265 by speedsquare
Apr 16, 2025 2:09pm
How fast time flies!
Yes, and even more impressive that you stuck with it all these years. Congrats!
I was already relatively old when I found my first box in 2002 (old in my mind since I played a lot of sports and was finding it harder to compete at 37), so I have a few more years before letterboxing will be half a lifetime. I am constantly amazed that I not only still participate, but enjoy this quirky little hobby. What a long strange trip it has been!
Re: Trail Name Badges
Board: T-shirts! Patches! Paraphernalia!
Reply to: #1038247 by RDHG
Apr 16, 2025 3:30pm
I got to see these in person and think they are incredible. I would love to order one. :)
Re: 1/3 of a lifetime
Board: LbNA Chatter
Reply to: #1038270 by Green Tortuga
Apr 16, 2025 4:12pm
And why did my phone suggest a "balling your eyes out" emoji when I typed that last sentence?
Phones are getting down-right uppity these days. Siri called me "sexy beast" the other day (really)... though, I suspect she was being sarcastic.
But I choose to wear it like a badge of honor!
Re: 1/3 of a lifetime
Board: LbNA Chatter
Reply to: #1038270 by Green Tortuga
Apr 16, 2025 4:18pm
More than a little insulting. Bawdy!
It should have said, "Bawling".
It should have said, "Bawling".
Re: Trail Name Badges
Board: T-shirts! Patches! Paraphernalia!
Reply to: #1038275 by AdventurousAcorn
Apr 16, 2025 5:06pm
Thank you so very kindly for saying that! ๐
Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Apr 16, 2025 9:09pm
Our letterbox has to be moved and I writing new clues.
I would like to add links to articles that explain the history of some of the near by very unique grave stones.
Am I allowed to add the link in the clues?
- thanks
I would like to add links to articles that explain the history of some of the near by very unique grave stones.
Am I allowed to add the link in the clues?
- thanks
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038282 by Team Mac
Apr 16, 2025 9:18pm
Yes. Several of my clues use them and I have seen them in many other people's clues.
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038283 by Wronghat
Apr 16, 2025 9:43pm
Thank you Wronghat.
Re: 10 years
Board: Random Acts of AQ Kindness
Reply to: #1038271 by starbears
Apr 17, 2025 4:47am
Wow, decade is quite a milestone! Happy AQversary! ๐
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038282 by Team Mac
Apr 17, 2025 4:54am
As someone who still primarily prints out paper clues, I am brutal about eliminating extra from clues before I print
However, I do enjoy links accompanied by a short teaser ( learn about the most controversial stone in the cemetery ), --I frequently go down those rabbit holes and then have fascinating tidbits to share with my boxing partner! I much prefer links to extensive wikipedia cut and pasted information
However, I do enjoy links accompanied by a short teaser ( learn about the most controversial stone in the cemetery ), --I frequently go down those rabbit holes and then have fascinating tidbits to share with my boxing partner! I much prefer links to extensive wikipedia cut and pasted information
Re: 1/3 of a lifetime
Board: LbNA Chatter
Reply to: #1038265 by speedsquare
Apr 17, 2025 5:22am
I found my first letterbox in 2002. Next year I will reach being a letterboxer for 2/3 of my life.
Re: Wassa, the Dwyle Flonking Chef?
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #1038260 by speedsquare
Apr 17, 2025 9:47am
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038282 by Team Mac
Apr 17, 2025 9:52am
Am I allowed to add the link in the clues?
Yup, we've used them several times.
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038282 by Team Mac
Apr 17, 2025 9:56am
Links? Yes, please use links.
My very own personal opinion:
I like reading about the history or impetus of a box.
It makes me a bit crazy, when I'm in a hurry and I just hit PRINT before reading only to see that 99% is backstory.
1% is what I need to know to find a box.
My "fondest" memory of a similar incident is getting six pages of history and three lines of needed info.
Paper and ink are expensive and I'm cheap.
My very own personal opinion:
I like reading about the history or impetus of a box.
It makes me a bit crazy, when I'm in a hurry and I just hit PRINT before reading only to see that 99% is backstory.
1% is what I need to know to find a box.
My "fondest" memory of a similar incident is getting six pages of history and three lines of needed info.
Paper and ink are expensive and I'm cheap.
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038282 by Team Mac
Apr 17, 2025 10:18am
I often use links in my clues, especially to trail maps or other information about the hiking area. I say go for it!
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038282 by Team Mac
Apr 17, 2025 10:58am
Sure. Add all the links you want. Just click on them to make sure there are no typos.
Re: CT & RI human remains
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1038241 by Boxer Lover47
Apr 17, 2025 11:48am
Thank you. That's what I was thinking but couldn't come up with the words.
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038286 by Mama Stork
Apr 17, 2025 5:48pm
6 foot SpongeBob?!?! This might be worth a trip to see. RIP Kimberly, reading about her, it sounds like her headstone fits her personality, and I can just imagine her cruising around in her pink F-150.
Moodus Noises
Board: State: Connecticut
Apr 18, 2025 4:35am
If you logged a box find you thought was named "Moodus Noises" as an unlisted find, you can AQ Message me for the actual listing info to move your logged find.
Re: Are links in clues allowed?
Board: Stupider Questions About Letterboxing
Reply to: #1038286 by Mama Stork
Apr 18, 2025 4:58am
I agree! I enjoy interesting facts but I copy and paste all the important info for the clue box.
Re: Wassa the Chef?
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #1038260 by speedsquare
Apr 18, 2025 5:30am
I think I flunked that a few times in high school. And Tom Foolery went with me to detention.