Postcard #1 - Amanda from Seattle

TO: Amanda from Seattle
16 Airport Way
Seattle, WA


6/9/06

Hi Amanda:

We stopped by this nice hotel for some rest and relaxation while in Oregon recently. After getting refreshed, we decided to walk around the grounds to see the sights.

Suddenly, we found #1906 and passed the guards on the right until we found a break in the wall where the red prison boss stood.

Upon entering this shaded cell, Sue & I proceeded as far as we could at 270 degrees. We left a little something for you under the last sheltered tree.

Hope you like it – it’s a little thank you for all you’ve done for letterboxing!

Love,

Mark & Sue

Postcard #2 - Funhog

TO: Funhog
25 Porcine Terrace
Hogville, OR


6/8/06

Hi Funhog:

Thanks for the wonderful time that you showed us. We fondly remember this little picnic that we all shared at the Bear Springs Shelter Area in Mount Hood National Park.

Do you remember it? We followed signs to Bear Springs Shelter area and passed by the shelter. We then continued on and really enjoyed our little picnic with that wonderful Mexican food that we brought with us!

Just to show our appreciation for all you did, Sue & I thought we should leave a little something for you and all of your friends. Just at the beginning of the paved circular loop past the shelter, look right for a large Ponderosa pine in the woods. At its back lies a large downed tree. If you listen carefully, you can hear our surprise singing hoarsely at its farthest end.

Hope you like it. It's a special thank you for a wonderful week and all that you do for letterboxing! Thanks for being the cheerleader of our blog and for being such a special friend!

With Much Love,

Mark & Sue

Postcard #3 - Brett & Penny

TO: Brett
25 Boss Hog Lane
Pungent, OR


6/3/06

Hi Brett & Penny:

Thanks for your fantastic Musicians Series in Portland. Several of the artists you chose are our personal favorites and we thoroughly enjoyed the 3 mile walk through the woods, despite the fact that we ran later than we expected! Poor Hog was worried about us!

Since Sue & I are big music fans, we couldn't help but leave behind a little thank you gift - our own personal rendition of Ray! We hope you like it - it might be a little off-tune but we sure do love his music!

You will find Ray! after 10.75 and before 10.61. You must take a left side path midway along a fernside bend. Ray is singing "Georgia on My Mind" in the crook of a multi-trunked, moss-covered tree.

Thanks for a wonderful series, Brett, and allowing other letterboxers to show their personal musical favorites! This is one of our favorites from our trip West.

Musically,

Mark & Sue

Postcard #4 - Jay Jeopardy

TO: Jay Jeopardy
16 Maiden Street
Toolbox, OR


6/3/06

Hi Jay Jeopardy:

We'd like to thank you for your great Jay's Toolbox letterbox. We tried several times to find it but had difficulty finding the Target store -you know how lost we out-of-towners can get!

Well, we finally found it and were we surprised! Your little toolbox is crammed full of stamps! There are so many in that container that we had to find the proper way in which to put them in to make sure that the lid would close!

Deanne and I had great fun stamping the images in our logbooks while Sue and Dave went into the Target store for cough medicine and a few other items that we forgot to pack. What a unique idea to let all of the letterboxing community add to your initial contribution.

By the way - we left a little something to join the rest of your tools. Since our oldest son is a volunteer firefighter, we carved a fireman's helmet and axe to join the rest of your tools. This stamp took a long trip on the plane and hope you like it.

Thanks for a wonderful idea and letting all of the letterboxing community share in the fun!

Mark & Sue

Postcard #5 - Der Mad Stamper

TO: Der Mad Stamper
1 Alfred E. Neuman Lane
Karaoke, OR


6/5/06

Hi DMS:

As you probably have figured out by now, we really enjoyed our trip to your home state. And it was a pleasure to meet and see you at not one, but two gatherings during our visit! After all these years of corresponding, it was a pleasure!

One of the treats of our vacation was to find those historic Columbia River Falls Series that you planted way back in 1998. It's so cool to see those images in our logbook! For years we just viewed the images on your website. You have done a great job seeding OR with early boxes and were so instrumental in the clue-writing and carving techniques that boxers will employ for years to come. You are truly a letterboxing forefather and we appreciate your contributions!

As a small tribute to all you've done, Sue & I decided to leave a little something behind. From the peregrine's iris, proceed in a 90 degree path to another hound, where you will find this little hard-working homage resting. This one's for you, Mitch!

Appreciatively,

Mark & Sue

Postcard #6 - Green Tortuga

TO: Ryan Carpenter
1800 Atlas Quest Terrace
Tortuga, OR


6/8/06

Hi GT:

It was great to finally meet you at the Spirit of Dartmoor gathering in Oregon. After all these years of corresponding and our interview with you, it was fun to finally talk to you face-to-face!

While we were in Oregon, we had the opportunity to visit your Wappato Island Mystery box. It was a wonderful spot and Sue & I really liked it.

You've done a terrific job in planting boxes around the country and the world. We wanted to show our appreciation for your boxes as well as the stellar work you continue to perform on Atlas Quest. So - we decided to leave a little treasure behind.

On the return trip after carefully rehiding the Wappato, take 150 paces back home and look to your left! Hope you enjoy this little homage! Keep up the good work and use your bully pulpit well!

Thanks,

Mark & Sue

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