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Re: New Letterboxing Book
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1043214 by wassamatta u
Jan 9, 2026 9:38am
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I'd buy two out of three items in that photo

(though I do already have an author signed copy of Blog Post Mortem which I'm counting on for as a sizable asset of my retirement fund)
Re: New Letterboxing Book
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1043238 by dingus dufus
Jan 9, 2026 9:44am
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I'd buy two out of three items in that photo

Well that's not a very nice thing to say about the new book!
Re: New Letterboxing Book
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1043238 by dingus dufus
Jan 9, 2026 9:54am
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I'd buy two out of three items in that photo

As a veteran boxer, you should know that everything is clue. See that hair that the arrow is obviously pointing at, well... never mind, I know you are not supposed to post spoilers here.
2026 Event listing is up!
Board: State: Idaho
Jan 9, 2026 10:03am
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https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.php?eventId=5273

I'm looking forward to seeing familiar faces and hopefully a few new ones!
Re: New Letterboxing Book
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1043239 by RIclimber
Jan 9, 2026 10:04am
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One of those three dust jackets has seen a lot duty
Re: Mystery Postal Hybrid 2026 Proposal
Board: Postals
Reply to: #1043175 by IrishRef
Jan 9, 2026 11:43am
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This sounds a lot like the Virtuals we used to do back in the early 2010s. It's still a listing in the AQ Glossary, but doesn't have its own category anymore.
https://www.atlasquest.com/about/glossary/v/

It was akin to Wordle--first thing every morning with coffee.
Re: Let's talk about our pets!
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1043237 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Jan 9, 2026 12:53pm
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We didn't realize she was a 'Tuxedo'! That tickled ECP to no end.

My previous cat was a black and white "Cow Cat," but he wore his spots with the dignity of a tuxedo. We always imagined him as a gentleman wearing a smoking jacket and drinking martinis around the house.

He died at 19, and we decided that it would be great to get TWO cats. So, we have 6.
X-acto kit box hack
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Jan 9, 2026 1:27pm
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For anyone who has the x-acto box kit with the flimsy plastic inserts, my friend's husband made a 3D printer replacement insert with magnets and shared the pattern for free.

https://www.printables.com/make/3129448?fbclid=IwY2xjawPOUW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJVXhHZUJ5Ukw0V250bmZ6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlxgR1-XYCMah2CRWdihXmosAr-wPqwBZa7iARQ8bU8z8p4aQJ78KACMTApN_aem_pp_jOst7g_fSkThS87jGSg
Re: Let's talk about our pets!
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1043244 by Rocket Raider
Jan 9, 2026 2:44pm
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He died at 19, and we decided that it would be great to get TWO cats. So, we have 6.

That's my kind of math!
Re: Mounting foam?
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1043166 by capricious peaches
Jan 9, 2026 9:32pm
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Regardless of what carving medium we use, we always mount the stamp on foam from one of those foam door hangers found at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. We glue the 2 pieces together with contact cement.
random thoughts
Board: Funny Pages
Jan 10, 2026 5:36am
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When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.

... A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.

... The batteries were given out free of charge.

... A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.

... A will is a dead giveaway.

... With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.

... A boiled egg is hard to beat.

... When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.

... Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He's all right now.

... A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired.

... The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered.

... He had a photographic memory which was never developed.

... When she saw her first strands of grey hair, she thought she'd dye.

... Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it.
Re: Mounting foam?
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1043202 by Wind & Fire
Jan 10, 2026 1:24pm
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I've also always had trouble cutting linoleum, even the fresh stuff. I still don't know why.
The one this is I've found using high-quality sharp gouges to really matter with linocuts for me. In my experience it makes a night-and-day difference to use sharp gouges. Also cutting away from yourself instead of towards yourself is safer. A bench hook can help with that.
It's still a lot harder to carve than stamp rubber, but it's actually usable with the sharp gouges.
If it is real linoleum it was probably really cheap to purchase, and is made of natural materials, so if you do have to throw it out it isn't as big of a deal.
Re: Let's talk about our pets!
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1043217 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Jan 10, 2026 2:12pm
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We sure have a lot of cute pets on AtlasQuest!

https://www.atlasquest.com/gallery/view-photo.php?photoId=172849

This is our cat, Sweetheart. She recently had some teeth removed and we got her a soft alternative to the hard plastic cone.

She showed up in our backyard one Thanksgiving and we gave her some turkey, then she never left.
Chambersville Cemetery
Board: State: Texas
Jan 11, 2026 3:19am
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If you’ve ever boxed in North Texas, do you recall a box in Chambersville Cemetery? It’s northwest of McKinney.

If it has restrictions, my stats may not be high enough to see it though.
www.rubberstamps.net
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Jan 11, 2026 4:07am
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a reminder:
www.rubberstamps.net
is a great place for letterboxing/geocaching stamps,
self inking stamps for letterboxing those smaller log books when signature carves won’t fit.
Re: Chambersville Cemetery
Board: State: Texas
Reply to: #1043252 by joyindenison
Jan 11, 2026 4:41am
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I believe it’s this one:
https://www.letterboxing.org/boxes/view.php?boxId=69911 it’s only listed on LBNA.
BB
Re: random thoughts
Board: Funny Pages
Reply to: #1043248 by Grrly Girl
Jan 11, 2026 5:14am
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Thank you for giving me a happy start to the day.
Re: New Letterboxing Book
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #1043132 by Silver Eagle
Jan 11, 2026 7:26am
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Congratulations!!
Re: Mounting foam?
Board: Stamp Carving and Mounting
Reply to: #1043166 by capricious peaches
Jan 11, 2026 10:05am
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As a PNW letterboxer, despite our best efforts, our boxes get wet. Foam backing often absorbs a significant amount of water and can cause more harm than good in such scenarios. If you're planting in a relatively dry climate, obviously, this isn't as applicable to you.
Re: Chambersville Cemetery
Board: State: Texas
Reply to: #1043254 by Bluebutterfly
Jan 11, 2026 12:24pm
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Good, I’ve found that one!
Re: Live On Broadway
Board: Movie Moments
Reply to: #1043179 by MissMoon
Jan 12, 2026 5:50am
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Several years ago, one of the non-premium tv channels broadcast the play, live.

Normally, I'm not huge GC fan.
Maybe because I knew about the story beforehand, I liked it.

I was a tad bit unsure at first.

I remember when GC did a live, remake of "Fail Safe" and was very disappointed with the production.

The black and white movie was a white-knuckle, edge of your seat, thriller.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fail_Safe_(1964_film)
Re: Let's talk about our pets!
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1043234 by Riggs Raven
Jan 12, 2026 6:24am
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Aww, sweet ol' gent!

My grandmother had a teacup poodle with cataracts and she would navigate the house by taste... i.e. walk forward slowly until she bumped into something, lick, lick, lick... Ah, the couch! Turn left and walk until she bumped into something, lick, lick, lick... Excellent, dinner table! Lets spend some time snuffling around the chair legs in case someone dropped food.

Not the most efficient, maybe, but it seemed to work well for her!
Re: Let's talk about our pets!
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1043251 by Nature Hikers
Jan 12, 2026 4:01pm
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I love that story! She's adorable!! What a sweetie and I like the soft alternative, that's cute.
Re: Let's talk about our pets!
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1043264 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Jan 12, 2026 4:05pm
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Oh what the heck... here's another of our kitties, Trinity!

And here!
Re: This may seem like a bad question but...
Board: LTC: Trades and Trackers
Reply to: #1035133 by The Clue Crew
Jan 12, 2026 4:37pm
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Could you also tell me. I have the same question
Re: This may seem like a bad question but...
Board: LTC: Trades and Trackers
Reply to: #1043266 by FaithInNature
Jan 12, 2026 6:15pm
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Sometimes people just ask to trade LTCs. There are some other great suggestions in this thread, or on your ā€œMy Pageā€ look for ā€œAdd Widgetsā€ and there is a section there called ā€œTracker Quick Linksā€ and you can look for listings of LTC trackers that are available. Hope that helps.
Re: This may seem like a bad question but...
Board: LTC: Trades and Trackers
Reply to: #1043266 by FaithInNature
Jan 12, 2026 6:42pm
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I'm always willing to do a trade with anyone who wants to and if you keep a list go ahead and put me on it. When you have a card ready to go, just let me know and I'll trade with you .
I always make extra cards when I join a tracker just in case I mess up -- which happens a lot. Each month I send 5 to Marjorie's LTC Exchange. I also have a zippered 3-ring binder with all my remaining extra cards and I bring it to all events I attend. I invite everyone to check them out and to take as many of them that they may want. This introduces another aspect of letterboxing that many know nothing or little about. So if we're ever at the same event and you have any interest, be sure to ask me to see them.
Re: Let's talk about our pets!
Board: Off Topic, Wildly
Reply to: #1043265 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Jan 12, 2026 7:00pm
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So sweet!
Re: Live On Broadway
Board: Movie Moments
Reply to: #1043261 by Grrly Girl
Jan 12, 2026 7:17pm
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I remember when GC did a live, remake of "Fail Safe" and was very disappointed with the production.

The black and white movie was a white-knuckle, edge of your seat, thriller.

Here is a link to the Wikipedia article: Fail Safe

I have seen that film. It has been a while, but I remember the sacrifice made to prevent mutual assured destruction.
Re: This may seem like a bad question but...
Board: LTC: Trades and Trackers
Reply to: #1035111 by Book Pirate
Jan 12, 2026 8:13pm
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I’m happy to trade cards with anyone. I always make a lot of extras for trading.

Just ask!