That sticker is adorable!!!

🪨 🐣

We don’t do a lot of FF prizes around here (or maybe people do, and they’re gone by the time I find the box!). I certainly appreciate FF prizes such as stickers, so I’m surprised nobody takes yours.

Hmm... I bet one of my roosters would love this job. They are all quite silly... And definitely vocal!

I’m not sure how long an appropriate mourning period would be. I hope it will end before PAL Day so we don't leave tears leading to the multitudes of new plants.

Oh, Marjorie-you are already missed!

She would understand. She knows that this position is too important to leave empty for long!

-- Ryan

Did you pull her boxes yet or do I need to get the one in Lyerly?

Dude, wait, what!? Marjorie is a duck!!! With that pointed beak? I thought she was a chick.

Regardless, I hereby toss my hat into the ring. Let's take a looksee:
~Radiates pure chaotic joy - check
~Strike heroic poses in unpredictable weather - check
~Maintain trail morale through interpretive dance, dramatic entrances, or snack distribution - me
~Make children laugh, adults smile, and squirrels reconsider their life choices - me, me, me

Well I think you get the idea. However, we need to renegotiate the starting salary. I love trail mix - who doesn't? - but I'm thinking more along the lines of unlimited cats.

You can save yourself some time and trouble by moving my application to the top of the list.

I can start anytime - how does tomorrow work for you?

I had no idea Wassa had such a fine singing voice!

Nor did I!!!

https://www.atlasquest.com/about/glossary/m/

scroll down to Marjorie

I wonder if George Junior has applied.

Octavia the Octopus: My Resume 🐙

Objective

To secure the prestigious role of Atlas Quest mascot and bring eight times the charm, chaos, and cuddles to the letterboxing community.
Personal Details

• Name: Octavia "Squish" Tentacool
• Species: Plush Octopus
• Color: Pink with blue accents (fashion-forward and waterproof-ish)
• Eyes: Glittery blue, capable of hypnotizing stamp carvers
• Mobility: Tentacular

Skills

• 🧠 Multitasking: Can hold eight stamps, snacks, and grudges simultaneously
• 🕵️ Stealth Mode: Expert at hiding in logbooks and under picnic tables
• 🎭 Mascot Presence: Adorable, photogenic, and mildly unsettling in low light
• 🖌️ Stamp Critique: Will judge your carving silently but intensely
• 🧼 Self-Cleaning: Machine washable at 30°C

Experience

Undersea Explorer & Trail Mischief Coordinator
Atlantic Ocean & Various Bathtubs
2006–Present

• Discovered 14 lost letterboxes and one rogue sea cucumber
• Once inked a trail map in protest of poor box placement

Emotional Support Cephalopod
Amanda from Seattle’s Backpack
2021–2023

• Provided moral support during stamp swaps and snack shortages

Education

• School of Fish – Graduated top of class in camouflage and snack acquisition
• Tentacle Tech Institute – Minor in GPS sabotage

References

• DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie: "She’s squishier than me, but less bitey. I approve."
• George Quack: "I’m still grieving, but she’s got potential."
• Eidolon: "She once stole my compass. I respect that."

Hobbies

• Ink painting
• Trail mischief
• Bubble meditation
• Collecting bottle caps and secrets

Availability

Immediately. Will travel by backpack, mailbox, or tide.

Closing Statement

“Why settle for one mascot when you can have eight arms of enthusiasm? Vote Octavia!”

Elephina the Elephant: My Resume 🐘

Objective

To become the next Atlas Quest mascot and restore honor to the jungle trails through stamp justice, trunk diplomacy, and plush perseverance.

Personal Details

• Name: Elephina "Trunk Justice" Stampington
• Species: Plush Elephant
• Color: Regal Gray with velvety undertones
• Eyes: Small, soulful, and capable of guilt-tripping a giraffe
• Mobility: Upright and determined

Skills

• 🕵️ Stamp Sleuthing: Can sniff out missing logbooks from 3 kilometers away
• 🧠 Memory Mastery: Remembers every trail, every clue, and every betrayal
• 🐘 Trunk Combat: Uses trunk to disarm stamp thieves and swat mosquitoes
• 🎭 Mascot Gravitas: Commands respect with a single ear flap
• 🧼 Self-Cleaning: Spot-cleanable with mild detergent

Experience

Stamp Justice Enforcer
Savannah Stamp Tribunal
2018–2025

• Led Operation Inkstorm to recover 47 stolen stamps from rogue meerkats
• Negotiated peace between rival trail factions using only trunk gestures

Trail Guardian & Jungle Mediator
Elephantine Order of the Logbook
2015–2018

• Protected endangered clue scrolls from stamp poachers
• Once stared down a baboon until it returned a stolen compass

Education

• University of Jungle Law – Degree in Stamp Ethics and Trail Diplomacy
• Savannah School of Mascot Arts – Minor in Dramatic Entrances

References

• Rocklun: "She’s got the gravitas I lack. And she doesn’t bite."
• Silver Eagle: "She once saved me from a stamp heist. With her trunk. I owe her."
• Plymouth Seekers: "She’s terrifying in the best way."

Hobbies

• Stamp restoration
• Jungle karaoke
• Trail justice reenactments
• Collecting rare trail snacks

Availability

Immediately. Will travel by backpack, trail, or diplomatic elephant caravan.

Closing Statement

“I’ve seen stamp theft. I’ve lived stamp theft. I am stamp justice. Let me be your mascot, and no trail shall go unguarded.”

I love your qualifications and extensive experience as a letterboxer, but I worry about the copyright claims that might be filed against AQ if we use you as a mascot. =(

-- Ryan

I’ve left Pathtags as first finder prizes. I like the idea of sprinkling them in a few boxes at an event.

I took them when I was first finder!

I understand that feeling, but don't usually add first finder prizes.

The first time I found your letterboxes, I found five or so on the same day. Maybe I was the first finder on one. If you had a sticker, I probably took one unless it wasn't noticed.

However, if I was the first finder on all five in the same day, the sticker would've stayed in a few of them. Others may feel the same way. They may want others to share in first finder stickers.

I've only been ff on one of your boxes (Green Oaks Academy - MDOC), but I happily took the butterfly. Thank you! It's stuck right there in my logbook.

Like koalacat said, if I were first-finder on several of your boxes in one day, I would probably leave most of the stickers because I wouldn't want to hog them.

And when I've found patches in boxes, I'll usually take them, but not if I already have one like it.

I definitely don't expect first-finder prizes, but it's always a happy surprise to come across one. I also love hitchhikers, bonus boxes, and quisps.

Skippy the Flying Squirrel 🐿️: My Resume

Objective

To become the next Atlas Quest mascot and bring high-flying energy, forest finesse, and acorn-fueled enthusiasm to every trail and clue.

Personal Details

• Name: Skippy “Wingnut” Glidewell
• Species: Plush Flying Squirrel
• Color: Chestnut brown with cream belly and aerodynamic fluff
• Eyes: Wide, sparkly, and capable of guilt-tripping stamp thieves
• Mobility: Airborne, treeborne, and occasionally backpack-borne

Skills

• 🪂 Aerial Acrobatics: Can glide between clue boxes with squirrelly precision
• 🧠 Trail Memory: Remembers every tree, twist, and snack stash
• 🕵️ Stamp Recon: Expert at locating hidden boxes from above
• 🎭 Mascot Charisma: Delivers motivational squeaks and dramatic glides
• 🧼 Self-Cleaning: Spot-cleanable with mild forest dew

Experience

Forest Courier & Stamp Scout
Eastern Woodland Trail Network
2019–2025

• Delivered clues between treetop outposts using only gliding and grit
• Discovered 12 lost letterboxes and one rogue chipmunk hoarding stamps

Stamp Theft Survivor & Jungle Justice Advocate
The Great Acorn Heist Incident
2022

• Wrongfully accused of stamp theft by jealous raccoons
• Cleared name during dramatic treetop tribunal led by Elephina the Elephant
• Now dedicates life to stamp justice and squirrel diplomacy

Education

• Canopy College of Cluecraft – Degree in Trail Navigation and Bark-Based Cartography
• Squirrel Academy of Mascot Arts – Minor in Dramatic Midair Entrances

References

• mudflinginfools: "He glides with honor. And he owes me one."
• Mu: "He’s got flair. And he doesn’t steal snacks. Usually."
• SherlockMiles: "He once glided into a tidepool. Brave. Confused. But brave."

Hobbies

• Gliding through forests
• Stamp justice reenactments
• Acorn juggling
• Trail mix critique

Availability

Immediately. Will travel by treetop, trail, or dramatic glide.

Closing Statement

“I’ve soared above the trails. I’ve faced jungle justice. I’ve glided through adversity. Let me be your mascot, and I’ll lift Atlas Quest to new heights.”

Sunny “Splashmaster” McFloaterson 🦩: My Resume

Objective

To secure the role of Atlas Quest mascot by bringing unfiltered summer energy, fearless poolside enthusiasm, and the confidence of a man who wears sunglasses indoors.

Personal Details

• Name: Sunny “Splashmaster” McFloaterson
• Species: Plastic Old Guy Figurine
• Accessories: Pink flamingo float, eternal sunglasses, unshakeable swagger
• Special Features: Solar-powered dance moves, impeccable tan lines

Skills

• 🏊 Aqua Acrobatics: Can cannonball, belly flop, and “gentle slide-in” with equal commitment
• 😎 Sunglasses Discipline: Has never removed them, even during stamp interrogations
• 🦩 Flamingo Handling: Expert at steering inflatable birds through chaotic pool currents
• 🎭 Mascot Presence: Radiates chaotic vacation energy that boosts team morale
• 🧽 Low Maintenance: Wipe-cleanable, chlorine-resistant, and sun-ready

Experience

Poolside Enforcer & Stamp Security Consultant
Sunny Shores Community Pool
2020–2025

• Prevented three stamp theft attempts by intimidating culprits with slow, deliberate head bobs
• Recovered a stolen logbook from the deep end using only a flamingo float and sheer willpower

Floatation Specialist & Summer Vibes Coordinator
Flamingo Friends Association
2017–2020

• Led synchronized floating routines to inspire teamwork
• Once rescued a runaway inflatable pizza slice during a windstorm

Education

• University of Pool Safety – Degree in Floatation Dynamics
• Mascot Academy of Endless Summer – Minor in Dramatic Pool Entrances

References

• Nature Hikers: "He’s loud, he’s bright, he’s unstoppable. I respect that."
• Basset Mom: "He can’t glide, but he sure can commit to a jump."
• Octavia the Octopus: "He once asked me to teach him synchronized swimming. Brave soul."

Hobbies

• Practicing cannonball form
• Polishing sunglasses
• Flamingo float maintenance
• Dramatic poolside storytelling

Availability

Immediately. Will travel by pool ladder, float tube, or dramatic slow-motion run.

Closing Statement

“I bring sunshine. I bring style. I bring the flamingo. Choose me as your mascot, and Atlas Quest will never have a dull summer again.”

As a small token of my thanks for saving me, I gladly endorse Elephina as the next AQ mascot. I even have a suggestion for a campaign slogan: "Have trunk, will travel".

Ditto! But it's usually the same people who are FFs around here, so I stopped doing it.

M. Ooseworth "Moosey" Antlerston 🦌: My Resume

Aspiring Atlas Quest Mascot & Part‑Time Moose Enthusiast

Definitely Not Wassamatta_u in Disguise

Objective

To serve as the next Atlas Quest mascot by bringing unmatched enthusiasm, towering antlers, and a deep commitment to trail justice — all while being a completely normal moose with no connection whatsoever to any previous stamp‑related incidents.

Personal Details

• Name: M. Ooseworth “Moosey” Antlerston
• Species: Moose (real)
• Height: 6’5” (antlers included)
• Facial Features: Large antlers, majestic snout, definitely not a fake mustache
• Special Traits: Can blend into forest environments, has an uncanny ability to look surprised at all times, excellent posture, suspiciously human smile

Skills

• 🦌 Antler-Based Leadership: Commands respect simply by entering a room sideways
• 🕵️ Stamp Vigilance: Can sniff out stamp thieves from miles away (or so he claims)
• 🎭 Disguise Mastery: Can blend into forests, crowds, and police line-ups
• 📣 Mascot Energy: Delivers motivational honks with gusto
• 🧼 Low Maintenance: Requires only light dusting and occasional antler polishing

Experience

Forest Ambassador & Trail Guardian
North Woods Moose Council
2021–2025

• Protected trail markers from “mysterious tampering”
• Led educational workshops titled “How to Tell a Real Moose from a Guy in a Hat”
• Recovered several missing stamps (origin of disappearance unknown)

Community Mascot (Unofficial)
Various Neighborhood Events
2018–2021

• Appeared at festivals, parades, and one suspiciously timed stamp tribunal
• Known for signature move: “The Antler Shuffle”
• Frequently mistaken for a man named Wassamatta_u — denies all allegations

Education

• Moose Academy of Mascot Arts – Certificate in Antler Presentation
• University of Trail Integrity – Minor in Stamp Ethics
• Evening Course: “How to Maintain a Plausible Alias”

References

• u_attamassaw: “He’s a true champion of trail justice.”
• McBoxer: “If that moose isn’t Wassamatta_u in a wig, I’ll eat my own fries — and I’ve already salted them just in case.”
• Skippy the Flying Squirrel: “Moosey Antlerston is the finest, most noble, most unquestionably moose‑shaped creature I’ve ever encountered — and I say that with zero influence from the extremely generous family‑sized bag of trail mix he definitely did not give me.”
• Wise Wanderer: “He said the antlers were for balance. I said, ‘Sir, you’re in a library.’”
• Anonymous: “This is absolutely not Wassamatta_u.”

Hobbies

• Honking at sunrise
• Practicing moose poses
• Avoiding questions about identity
• Collecting trail mix (for emergencies)

Availability

Immediately. Can travel by forest path, parade route, or suspiciously human stride.

Closing Statement

“I am Moosey Antlerston, a genuine moose with genuine moose values. Choose me as your mascot, and I will bring honor, enthusiasm, and absolutely no stamp‑related baggage.”

Skippy the Flying Squirrel --
Your Résume is BRILLIANT!!!
Of course, I only have time to read
the one résume, and I'm not on the
Personnel Board, either. Good luck!

I was at first a little taken aback by Mr. Antlerston's interest in this position, as I found it hard to believe such a suave, erudite, and devastatingly handsome fellow would be interested in a mere mascoty role. But then understanding broke forth like a golden ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, that this would give him an unparalleled opportunity to work with ME. And I can certainly see the invaluable advantages in that. ("in", not "un").

He gets my vote! Huzzah!

When I travel internationally old historic cemeteries are my favorite places to hide a box. Not only are they interesting to wander through but many have areas that can easily hide a box for decades without being muggled. As a matter of fact I was just looking at cemeteries in Chile and Bolivia for my upcoming vacation. But I agree, 70 boxes in one cemetery is way too many.

Hi ToriKisu,

I have taken one of your butterflies, but I usually leave the first finder prizes for others. I want others to have the fun surprise also. Depending on what the FF prize is, I will often leave it, thinking someone else may get more pleasure out of it since I have years and years of first finder prizes. I hope that makes sense.

I used to do first finder prizes, but I've let that slip by the wayside. Maybe again someday.

First finder prizes I still enjoy (just my opinion): LTCs, pathtags, letterboxing patches, letterboxing related stickers (paper trail has created a really awesome one), or something unique or unexpected (once I got a North Country Trail hat!!).

So don't take offense. Add FF prizes if you want. They will get taken, but maybe not by the first finder :). The hobby is different for everyone.

In the meantime, enjoy planting and finding!

If I could tag you all who responded, I would. I was a bit overwhelmed with the response yay lol. I appreciate all this feedback!! 😊

I think I will just remove the “first” that way when someone doesn’t want it, someone else can grab it. *Maybe* they weren’t taken by the second or third finder because it said “first.”

I just know I got keychain once and i treasured that thing haha

Thank you everyone.

Honk honk!
Brilliant!

I know that this was all done in fun, but it hit too close to home. My mother's maiden name was Marjorie Quackenbush.