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My next guess is the Chinese Lantern Plants (Physalis alkekengi), which is a lovely plant in any garden.

Hollyhock- Alcea rosea?

Wow! I haven't been here in so long! I am so glad I got here to see your Kathy, too, geocoin. It's beautiful and your story makes it even more so! I cannot wait until you have them in hand. I am sure I don't have anything to trade with you now, but I would certainly like to have one. I am in the process of figuring out a new personal coin, so I hope you will save a trade for me when I get something to trade.

What an awesome and cool coin, Mark. . .congratulations! A nice and unique coin for a nice and unique person-well deserved.

Too late, as usual!

I really liked your idea. Thanks for the picture and thanks for sharing your idea! I have one of those passport holders and it just sits in my drawer until I travel, now I think I will use your suggestion and put it to good use!

Thanks Marianne! I got my Geocoin Fairy coins.

I thought you might like to know that after the holidays were over, I was invited to a tea and everyone was asked to bring a special gift they received over the holidays. Guess what I brought. . .yep, my very special No L Geocoin. Out of 35 ladies there, only 2 others (besides me) knew what Geocaching was. You can imagine the questions I got after passing the coin around. Again, my heartfelt thanks for your generosity of this surprise gift.

Can't wait to see it!

Did I miss the presales? I went to Geoswag and I didn't see any Geocoin Fairy coins. HELP before it's too late!

Hello Dick-it looks like I found it! Wow! What a nice flock of birds you have displayed. I'm very impressed by your tenacity to collect all of the birds. Good for you and Good Luck on getting the last two.

Excellent design Marianne! I love the pearl inking! I hope to find something to trade with you.

Yea, the Geocoin Fairy is back and trackable. I love fairies and I love this coin! I want one!

I can't wait to see another Kathy's Coin. It's going to be hard to top the first one! Dang it-trade only. Oh, what in the world can I come up with when you get these coins?

It is truly amazing what you might find in your mail-IF YOU CHECK IT! I have been so busy this past week that I have not had time to check any of my mail. The mail carrier rubber bands my mail and puts it into my mailbox. My son would check the mail and stack it on my desk. Well, I finally spent last night going through all of the cards, bills, and advertisements and as I neared the end of the piles, there was a little card, which I thought was a Christmas card. I opened it and saw a little brown envelope inside; I quickly flipped it over to see who it was from. An envelope addressed to me from me . . . A MYSTERY COIN? . . . no way . . . yes-way! WOW! GOLLY GEE! THANK YOU! It is a mystery Geocoin . . . way better than a Christmas card. I was so excited; I couldn’t wait to see what this was all about. Yep, there is a thread in the forums and I am way behind in finding out about it-but as they say, better late, than never. Thank you for this gift. Your generosity during this season has brought joy to many hearts-mine included. May you have a wonderful holiday season and revel in the thought that you have brought much elation to those of us who love a good mystery coin. Many congratulations to all of you who were also lucky enough to receive this lovely and humorous mystery coin.

drneal-only you would come up with this. . .Droo-love your comment! Personally, I'm afraid of December 21, 2012; I'm trying to enjoy everything these days. . .just in case!

Mr. Grey, is it too late to join in on this phase of your project? I have completely missed this. . .

I already moved across country! Thanks to those who ordered, still have a few left. Here's some event pics: We had a pirate ferry, taking attendees to two 5-star caches in the middle of the lake: Young crew members strolling in a ship! Coins, tags and bears... and a message in a bottle craft travel bug. Event page Next year we are working on having the event a true 5 star terrain --- on board two battling pirate ships (the ones they used in Pirates movie)! Maybe during the Groundspeak block party weekend or near then. OMG! Pirates and Geocoins! That couple and their baby look awesome (nothing like dressing up in pirate regalia)-and a pirate ferry-WOW! This event looks crazy wonderful! I agree with Ashallond, I would love to attend one of these, too! Maybe next year (maybe not; I just looked at the event page and saw where you are located Dang it) . . .these pictures are too cool!

I hope I'm not too late, I've been working on Boy Scout advancement stuff all day and decided to check here and look what I found. Email sent. Forgot to add, too cute!!!

So, what's been going on with the books? Are they published? Inquiring minds want to know. . .

Very nice job on your coins. I must say you are doing Sweden proud!

Hi Joe, I could send you a couple of coins. Email me with your address.

Wow! Great information! Thank you both-mamoreb and fuzziebear3! You cannot know how much I appreciate such good feedback. I am not a particularly technical person, so it takes a lot of explaining for me to understand something and believe me your instructions are wonderfully clear and concise. Thanks ever so much!

Thanks for that information, mamoreb! It was very clear and very helpful. Just a couple more questions. . . when a challenge is accepted by Groundspeak, where do you find the list and how do you sign up for them? Thanks again for all of your help.

I like the idea, too, but I am new to challenges. I went to the site and I didn't understand the voting, i.e. 1 vote, 2 votes, 3 votes. Could someone clarify that for me? I'll take that challenge.