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Re: Dear Elana Chivani
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044489 by 4EyesMcgee
Mar 23, 2026 3:14pm
Maybe there will be more to come hopefully? Still super fun though.
Zoinks! Like how how many cards are in a deck anyway man?
Re: Dear Elana Chivani
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044516 by Shaggy Rogers
Mar 23, 2026 3:52pm
Like how how many cards are in a deck anyway man?
There are 21 listed in the drop down:
The Magician
The Popess
The Emperess
The Emperor
The Pope
The Lovers
The Chariot
Strength
The Hermit
Wheel of Fortune
Justice
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
The Devil
The Tower
The Star
The Moon
The Sun
Judgement
The World
Re: Letterbook make/passalong?
Board: Region: Northeast
Reply to: #1044483 by MagicalMichelle
Mar 23, 2026 9:36pm
Most of the letterboxes I discover in libraries are magnetic hiding beneath metal bookshelves but I have found 1 letterbook!
They say it's your cake day!
Board: Region: Northeast
Mar 24, 2026 4:50am
SHERLOCK MILES! And only your 11th? Seems like you've been here longer:)
So glad you are part of my world - you make it so much better!
Enjoy your day!
Kathleen
So glad you are part of my world - you make it so much better!
Enjoy your day!
Kathleen
Re: They say it's your cake day!
Board: Region: Northeast
Reply to: #1044529 by mudflinginfools
Mar 24, 2026 6:38am
Happy Cake Day, Sherlock Miles! 🎉🎉
Adventures in Dartmoor
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Mar 24, 2026 7:52am
I'll be heading to DARTMOOR for the next two weeks!! I have lots of adventures planned, including attending The Meet and hitting the moors with locals.
For anyone who has been boxing in Dartmoor: any secret tips? Favorite boxes or locations? Cool boxers I should make sure to meet? Awesome pubs?
For anyone: what questions do you have about Dartmoor letterboxing? I'll try to get as many questions answered while I'm there!
For anyone who has been boxing in Dartmoor: any secret tips? Favorite boxes or locations? Cool boxers I should make sure to meet? Awesome pubs?
For anyone: what questions do you have about Dartmoor letterboxing? I'll try to get as many questions answered while I'm there!
Re: They say it's your cake day!
Board: Region: Northeast
Reply to: #1044529 by mudflinginfools
Mar 24, 2026 8:10am
HUGS!!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Re: They say it's your cake day!
Board: Region: Northeast
Reply to: #1044530 by 2mnyshuz
Mar 24, 2026 8:28am
Re: Adventures in Dartmoor
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044531 by Mu
Mar 24, 2026 10:18am
Tell us everything when you get back! I want to box in Dartmoor sometime in the next few years!
Re: Adventures in Dartmoor
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044535 by Z0O
Mar 24, 2026 10:23am
Absolutely, I'm planning to put together some sort of guide about Dartmoor letterboxing for folks coming from North American letterboxing, and if all goes as planned, also a fun little video exploring the differences between the two styles... with some special guests... ;)
Re: Dear Elana Chivani
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044473 by 4EyesMcgee
Mar 24, 2026 11:02am
We figured out the first location. It is many miles from here.
Re: The Emperor: Tot este în ordine.
Board: State: California
Reply to: #1044465 by Elana Chivani
Mar 24, 2026 11:06am
Possibly if we are in the area.
Re: Adventures in Dartmoor
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044531 by Mu
Mar 24, 2026 11:14am
Get with Mark and Sue Pepe - they have organized a trip there in the past I believe and they are super nice.
Definitely want to hear all about it when you get back.
Definitely want to hear all about it when you get back.
Re: Adventures in Dartmoor
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044531 by Mu
Mar 24, 2026 12:25pm
Sounds like an amazing trip! We can’t wait to hear all about it.
(I assume Cranmere Pool is on your list.)
(I assume Cranmere Pool is on your list.)
Stamp trade
Board: State: Florida
Mar 24, 2026 1:28pm
Since we’re coming to FL, would anyone be interested in trading carved stamps? I would bring you a carved stamp with either an AK theme or a FL theme to plant in FL and I would take your stamp home to AK to plant. I would list you as the carver of course, and I would expect the same in kind. If so, message me and let’s get some ideas going! We can meetup and get others together as well. No box needed for exchange, just the stamp.
Re: Dear Elana Chivani
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044521 by ToriKisu
Mar 24, 2026 2:05pm
Like man, I just checked the world wide webs and there's lots and lots of other tarot cards like cups and saucers and swords and tentacles? I want to be careful because a teacher once told me I wasn't playing with a full deck!
Re: They say it's your cake day!
Board: Region: Northeast
Reply to: #1044533 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Mar 24, 2026 3:04pm
Happy Happy Day to You, my dear! xxx
Re: They say it's your cake day!
Board: Region: Northeast
Reply to: #1044529 by mudflinginfools
Mar 24, 2026 6:07pm
Happy Cake Day, Toni-Lynn!!
Carving With Wood
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Mar 24, 2026 7:18pm
Greetings!
I am rather a new letterboxer here, and I had an idea for a bit of a harder puzzle box, but my idea involves a stamp carved out of wood. I was wondering; has anyone else carved a stamp out of wood and left it for someone to find? If so, how did it stand up to weather and use? And what kind of wood was used?
I am rather a new letterboxer here, and I had an idea for a bit of a harder puzzle box, but my idea involves a stamp carved out of wood. I was wondering; has anyone else carved a stamp out of wood and left it for someone to find? If so, how did it stand up to weather and use? And what kind of wood was used?
Re: Carving With Wood
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1044548 by Dipper
Mar 24, 2026 8:27pm
I haven't. But two things come to mind.
1) The wood would need to be sealed with something to keep moisture (environment or inks) from warping or swelling the wood.
2) The stamping approach would be different, since the wood has no flexibility. Rather than stamping onto the paper, one would need to ink the wood surface, set it facing up, and apply the paper over it, rubbing well, much like a lino print.
1) The wood would need to be sealed with something to keep moisture (environment or inks) from warping or swelling the wood.
2) The stamping approach would be different, since the wood has no flexibility. Rather than stamping onto the paper, one would need to ink the wood surface, set it facing up, and apply the paper over it, rubbing well, much like a lino print.
Re: Dear Elana Chivani
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044544 by Shaggy Rogers
Mar 24, 2026 8:55pm
If you are seeing saucers and tentacles in your card readings, that sounds to me like a prediction of an alien invasion.
Re: Carving With Wood
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1044548 by Dipper
Mar 24, 2026 9:28pm
A wood engraving for relief printing sounds interesting! I can't recommend a specific species of wood, but don't use pine, choose something more stable. Tight grain hardwood perhaps? Be sure to use the best quality weather proof container you can get. Sounds like a fun project :)
Re: Dear Elana Chivani
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1044550 by Nature Hikers
Mar 24, 2026 9:57pm
If you are seeing saucers and tentacles in your card readings, that sounds to me like a prediction of an alien invasion.
The invasion has been cancelled because of lack of interest.
What you are seeing are mostly teasers. These are adolescents who recently got their saucer license who like playing pranks on less-advanced civilizations. They find people in out-of-the-way places, put on a little show, then take off. These shows are mostly harmless.
What you want to avoid are the game wardens who bag, tag and do medical tests; often uncomfortable.
Re: Carving With Wood
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1044548 by Dipper
Mar 25, 2026 5:40am
I can’t answer your question, but I love your name and sig stamp!! That’s one of my favorite birds!
Newbie/Girl Scouts
Board: State: Georgia
Mar 25, 2026 1:22pm
Hi! I am new to this! My daughter is in Girl Scouts. She is a junior. She will be teaching the brownie group about letterboxing to earn her junior aide award. Tonight, we are going to Charlie Elliott to look for a few boxes and set out our own letterbox. Wish us luck. I will post the boxes location and clue later this evening.
EDIT: We had fun. We looked for 4 boxes; found 2, 1 was missing (notified hider), and hid our box. It is named Dove Pond located in Mansfield, GA.
EDIT: We had fun. We looked for 4 boxes; found 2, 1 was missing (notified hider), and hid our box. It is named Dove Pond located in Mansfield, GA.
Stampeaz supplies in NC
Board: State: North Carolina
Mar 25, 2026 7:21pm
Re: Newbie/Girl Scouts
Board: State: Georgia
Reply to: #1044555 by Jelly2179
Mar 26, 2026 4:11pm
Welcome to Letterboxing!!! I absolutely love everything about this hobby and, so far, every letterboxer I have met in person at recent events have been really sweet, awesome people.
If you have ANY questions about anything, there are a TON of us on here that will answer you to the best of our abilities. :-)
And congratulations on your first plant! That's so exciting.
If you have ANY questions about anything, there are a TON of us on here that will answer you to the best of our abilities. :-)
And congratulations on your first plant! That's so exciting.
Re: Carving With Wood
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1044549 by Wise Wanderer
Mar 26, 2026 6:36pm
Thanks you, those are good thoughts. I hadn't considered that second one.
Re: Carving With Wood
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1044551 by zdz
Mar 26, 2026 6:38pm
Something more like cherry, then?
As for containers, I like to use the "baby snake method" when choosing them, and it seems to work well. The trick is to look at the edges of the box and ask yourself "if I were a baby snake, could I fit between the lid and the rim?" if the answer is yes, don't use that box.
As for containers, I like to use the "baby snake method" when choosing them, and it seems to work well. The trick is to look at the edges of the box and ask yourself "if I were a baby snake, could I fit between the lid and the rim?" if the answer is yes, don't use that box.
Re: Carving With Wood
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1044554 by Rocklun
Mar 26, 2026 6:39pm
Thank you! I also enjoy them.
