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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Irene's aftermath

I took a stroll to check on my first plant Great Falls to see if it was still there & if it were dry after the insane amount of water we had thrust upon us by this uninvited guest.

I am glad to report that Great Falls is still there & dry.  Here are some pictures I took while out on my jaunt.














Sunday, August 28, 2011

Up the hill... *whew*

 My adventure with VTerinME & family.  We went hunting for a box series, up a hill. I look a little ragged because I am. It was a hot day & the hill was steep.  We didn't find the whole series but it was a nice walk up & down the "mountain".

No I'm not pissin'
VTerinME hanging out



Thursday, August 25, 2011

Quips

So I'm going to take a day to make a bunch of quips for the LB postals or LTC trades I do.  (anything that gets mailed basically)

I've made my first one.  Maine Lobster. Haven't figured out my second yet. I'm probably not going to post pics of these because I want them to be a surprise for people.  Although I hardly have any followers or readers so it may  not make a difference.

As soon as those are done, I'll be gearing up to do some LTCs.  I need to carve 2 more state stamps (maybe just 1) and a few others for some rings I'm in.  And then I've got to get creative with my LTCs.  That's the biggest issue.  Who really wants a basic white card w/ a simple ol' stamp stamped on it?

I'll have to hang up the ones people have sent to get good inspiration.

Soccer Mini Series

Finally got around to making "inchies" stamps.  This is the Soccer Mini Series that is a traveling series for youth soccer.  Currently my boss at work has it at home for her daughter for soccer season.She's setting them up as night boxes in her field.  She bought little containers & stick on reflectors.


  1. mouth guard
  2. jersey
  3. shorts
  4. socks
  5. cleats
  6. shin guards
  7. goalie gloves
  8. ball
  9. goal
  10. bag
I'm going to take them over to my brother's house for my nephew. 

Thursday, August 11, 2011

TPB.... Here we come.... There we were... LOL

Heading down to the low key Maine Camping event....  :-)

Not so low key... lots of boxes & lots of peeps.

Jummpin Jee.  It was crazy boxers all over the place.

I got to meet some AWESOME people this weekend.  I tried to not overwhelm my self with having to get EVERY single box.

Thank you everyone for being so nice & open and accommodating. 

Thanks Mr. Toadstool. Shout outs to the following people for face to face meets:  Aiphid & Adventure Crafter, Tri Colored Paws, Mudfliningfools, AscendingHeart & her crew, and so many more.  Truly a great diverse & awesome bunch of people.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Finally... the VTers

So I finally got to get out to box with my friends from VT who live here in ME for now.  I took them to a couple of series that Dream Seeker planted recently. First one I had already done with MissMae & Phazia. I let VTerinME do it on her own (mostly). She did well.

They dropped me off & went to do the turtles & grabbed another one of mine & have supper. I went to pick up MissMae.

Next after supper they came back in to town and picked MissMae & I up to go hit up the other series.  These are the pictures from that adventure. We didn't realize that #2 was Unavailable. Which drove DD crazy trying to find it.


VTerinME & MissMae


VTerinME & MissMae
MissMae & VTersMom



So far he has no LB name so we'll call him DirtyD for now.


The girls again. :-)

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Totally adorable stamps...

Check out these totally adorable stamps at Getting Hooked.

And check out her Etsy store too. I've yet to narrow down my favorites... :-)

Some day I hope to carve something in her caliber of skill. I keep practicing.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Maine Camping - You Know Its Where You Want to Be

In a little over a week I'll be camping for the second time this summer.  Amazing in it's self that I'm actually going camping. I'm VERY excited for this camping trip to Thomas Point Beach for the Maine Camping letterboxing event.

Every time I check there seems to be more people signed up to attend this event.  I have a feeling it's going to be a tad overwhelming at moments, with lots of people.  Lots of stamps at each site and personal travelers to exchange.  As well as some LTC swaps. Thinking about it makes my head swim.  I don't know how to even record these; a new log book for this event or index cards, or what? Oh My!

I'm taking Mom and the kids (MissMae & JPizzle) to this event.  This will be Mom's (La2lip) first letterboxing experience.

We arrive on Thursday afternoon. Our plan is to set up the site. Do a little meet & greeting. Then go out for supper for sushi & gelato.

Friday is our day out on the town(s) for some local boxes. Hopefully catching up to KK&T on Friday at some point. Pack some sandwiches for the adventure. Lobster dinner that night with clams/muscles & corn. Meet & greet more boxing pals.

Saturday lots of boxing adventures ensue with new boxing pals. Group photo and night boxing.

Sunday we say goodbye to our new boxing pals and go our separate ways. With lots of photos and ink and memories to hold us over til the next LB event.

#16   AscendingHeart, Winger, DreamSeeker, TrailRunna, MaxMan, KodaBear
#18 - CraigInCT
#20 - BfloAnonChick, Celtic Quinn, GodMommy, Buffalo PHISHerman
#22 - Lundy & Vickster
#31 - Phazia & fiance (Shawn)
#30 - IrishInks, Minowa, & Hanami
#33 - Mud
#33 1/2 - Teacup
#34 - The V's, Karate Queen, Backwards rexoB
#35-  Nittany
#35 1/2 - Happydaze
#36 - Buxton Boxers
#37 - Team Safari
#38 - Team Chopper
#39 - Wildcats
#41 - Mojo612
#42-  Infin-T & family
#43-  Event Central
#43a - More Great Fun
#44 - Seagull & Downeast Cowboy
#45 - tigermama
#46-  juliebean18. kimmywtrvl & crafty lobster
#47 - SchmedlyO & Hopefulheart
#48 - Early Rizer
#49 - StarWarsChicck, Littlmoon, & gollygee
#51 - JESS
#52 - Stardawn & greenmountainhiker
#53 - Rocklun & HarmonyMA
#54 - automan & dolphinwanderer
#55 - Aiphid & Adventure Crafter
#56 - 3 Foragers
#57 - Gargoyle Girl & family
#58 - Spooky Group
#59 - Robin's Nest & Explore Len
#60 - Jiffy, ATVRacer & Angel Treads
#61 - Choi
#63 - Mainekokopellian and Guest ?
#101 -  Mr. Big Foot to you!