LoonyLetterboxLucie
2010-04-07 18:23:42
So, having decided to take up letter boxing after my husband has had a life long love affair with Dartmoor, i am now in the throws of preparation.......
Notebook - Check
Stamp Design - Check
Stamp Design Submitted - Check
Catalogue of Clues - Check
OS Map of Dartmoor - Check
Bags of Excitment - Check
Info on Charity Walks - Check (Thanks Oxman!)
Anybody have any hints or tips on things i've missed out? As we help to run 3 ten tors teams each year we have all of the necessary walking equipment required.
Think our first weekend will prob be in 2 weeks time, hoping to have the stamp made and with us by that point. If its not what will we use? our signature? I think if we did use our signature i would definately feel the need to go back once we had the stamp!
um, compass? waterproofs, sandwiches... should be it then.
Tanda stamps reguarly turn designs into stamps and return in 3 days. I put some in post and with good Fri & East Mon I got them today.
Nik - KOTM
2010-04-07 20:25:16
There are loads of threads on here about getting started but if you want any more guidance I'm sure everyone will be happy to help - including myself.
But it seems you are doing ok for now
LoonyLetterboxLucie
2010-04-08 19:11:04
Nik :o
I know there are loads of threads on here to be read and believe me I have read them, but how will I communicate &/or introduce myself to my fellow letterboxers if I do not at least make some posts on here!
LOL......ok I think I am addicted, am considering chucking tent in the boot of the car tomorrow for a road trip! Now to convince the other half.....
Nik - KOTM
2010-04-10 11:00:09
Hmmm... not used a map compass or clues in years now... the only essential things I carry are a GPS set to where I have parked the car and turned off for most of the day, the letterbox kit and a walking pole
Station Master
2010-04-11 09:15:36
anyone who soley relies on a GPS on the moor are very silly. ALWAYS CARRY A COMPASS WHICH DOES NOT RELY ON BATTERIES.
NUMBER 70
2010-05-05 21:38:44
More kit for the list only skimmed through the other posts to appologies
Whistle and Mobile phone, boots
Im off again tara......