When I joined this message board I actually put a lot of time into picking this username. Believe it or not.
I wanted something that would be unique and memorable. I purposely picked a nonsense phrase and then did a Google search to make sure the name wasn’t being used out there somewhere, on another message board say.
Well, I am no longer unique. Someone else out there needed a handle, and had to use the same lame combination I came up with lo those few years back:
Letterboxing is a quaint, Old World pastime that offers something for everyone. Join in the fun of figuring out cryptic clues, hiking beautiful trails, hunting for hidden boxes, and discovering exquisite hand-carved stamps. Once you master the basics of finding letterboxes, you’ll naturally want to learn how to create and hide your own.
The Letterboxer’s Companion is a complete introduction to the world of letterboxing. The book includes a history of letterboxing, tips on writing and following clues, instruction in carving personal stamps, advice on constructing letterboxes, basic land navigation techniques, and tips on letterboxing etiquette ¿everything an aspiring letterboxer needs to get started in this fascinating, family-friendly hobby.
If I’m not mistaken, there are some people on this forum who participate in letterboxing with their child. I want to say either** Rue DeDay**, Scylla, or Sauron though I’m not certain who among that list (if any) do. I thought it sounded like fun when I read accounts of it. You have to like hiking, and be able to read a map well.
I googled my real name and found a guy who’s big into the Bible Code stuff. I wrote him once, and he kind freaked out at finding someone with his name (Swaney is not a common surname). I couldn’t keep up the correspondence without getting into a major row over the issue, and I’m a totally churchified person. I just let the whole thing drop.