Several weeks ago, Sue & I attended MoJo's gathering in Portland, CT. It was a great afternoon - time to reconnect with both old friends and new.
During that gathering, we had an opportunity to share a conversation with Steve of Celtic Roots. Steve wondered if I would ever consider publishing more of Legerdemaine's clues on our blog. I explained that Leger's clues that were found on our site - either hidden or just out there -were published with permission. We would never place any boxers' clues on our blog without the placer's permission and those clues received the same treatment.
Steve then posed the question "Then what will become of them?" I said that the clues were "out there" on the internet for finding if someone took the time to search for them. "But a whole generation of people will not know about the clues or Legerdemaine" was his response (paraphrased a bit.) I explained that Legerdemaine never intended to have those boxes for general consumption but for those that took the time, had the fortitude to dig a bit deeper and played a little different game then the norm.
I also mentioned to Steve that there was a whole school of thought (of which I subscribed) that if a boxer spent some time researching Legerdemaine clues or anything in letterboxing for that matter, they became more invested in the hobby. Just like in life - if something is just handed to you, you never really seem to appreciate it as much as if you spent some sweat equity trying to acheve the same end result. Thus, a letterboxer who spends time doing due diligence will not only be rewarded but will take more ownership in the hobby.
But that would leave out a whole group of people Steve remarked. And I mentioned our letterboxing onion analogy. Like an onion, letterboxing has many layers. Many boxers are happy to stay on the outside layer - never venturing further - and that is completely fine. Others dig deeper and peel off another layer. And so on - discovering hidden clues, secret websites, and other items in this hobby that are just not published but still there for those that search. While all layers are not for everyone; there is a layer for each boxer depending on how much they want to invest in this hobby. There are no "correct" layers of boxing but the one at which you feel most comfortable. He said "you should put something like this discussion on your blog."
Steve, I just did and thanks so much for the idea. With all the new letterboxers constantly joining our little "club," I guess it's pretty worthwhile to mention. Look and you will find - and you will experience a whole new hobby that you didn't even know existed!
