2005 Washington Geocoins - Local Distribution

7.5k · August 26, 2005

Okay, I think we have the last of the issues with the 2005 Washington geocoins resolved (knock on wood!) and with luck (and enough time!), I hope to have all of the sorting done by the end of the weekend. If not, I have several offers for help and will be taking the offerers up on them! :laughing:

That brings up another subject: distribution to those folks who elected to pick up their coins in person rather than have them shipped. I can make a point of meeting people at various set locations during the week if people want to do that. I am good for most lunchtimes (12:30-1:30 on M, T, W and more open on Th and F). I could also arrange to meet after work someplace.

There had been talk of setting up a coin distribution event, but that would have to be at least two weeks away to get listed on the site and I want to get the coins out to people ASAP.

If you want to arrange coin pickup, please post in this thread with your preferred time and general location (e.g. Eastside, North End, etc.). We can then work out some sort of schedule.

Thanks!

August 26, 2005

Lurking to see if anything fits better than our next WNW outing! Thanks in advance for all the work it takes to get these coins to us!

August 26, 2005

I work in Bellevue and live South of Everett. So let me know where you'll be and I'll try to meet up with you. Not sure where you live but I'd be willing to take coins either from the Eastside to the North or North to East to help out. (That's East of Lake Washington).

2.8k · August 26, 2005

I work 5:00-2:30 daily at the north end of Willows Rd in Redmond and can get away for lunch any day that is acceptable. I'd also be willing to take some to the Monroe area if other orders go that direction (x-ray-dan, GK360, etc.).

Just let me know when and where and I'll be there.

:laughing:

August 26, 2005

Name the place for Monday and I will be there! Hopefully there will be some caches nearby to grab too. :rolleyes:

7.5k · August 27, 2005

Okay, I've tentatively put together a schedule for distribution of the coins. I tried to move around to include the Eastside, North End, South End and Seattle, and I've picked places that appear to have decent parking and a nearby cache or two so that people can pick up their coins and have a hunt at the same time. Here is what I've come up with:

Monday, Aug. 29:

Bellevue - Spiritridge Last Splash (Phantom Lake Pool parking lot)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tuesday, Aug. 30:

Mountlake Terrace - Terrace Tree Tour Number One (Terrace Creek Park at N47 47.232 W122 17.867)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Wednesday, Aug. 31:

Tukwila - Ain't No Hazelnut (Tukwila Park)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Thursday, Sept. 1:

Seattle - Cash Cache (Gasworks Park)

11:30 PM - 12:30 PM

Friday, Sept. 2:

Open

My schedule is a bit tight this week so I may end up being a few minutes late at some of these meeting times. However, I'll do my best to be on time. I'll be at each location for the entire period indicated, although I can't guarantee that I won't be off hunting a nearby cache! :laughing:

I'll be driving a medium blue Explorer with the license plate "MTN DO". For those of you who are more visually inclined, here is a photo:

I've left Friday as an open day. I'll see where there is need by then before scheduling it.

Those of you who plan on picking your coins up from me, please let me know which spot (if any) works for you. If you can't make any of these times, I can always schedule something for the late afternoon/evening as well. Also, I am very open to other meeting place suggestions.

Thanks!

Edited August 27, 2005 by Moun10Bike

2.8k · August 27, 2005

I'll see which afternoon I can get off and I'll let you know.

1.6k · August 27, 2005

Is it too late to order coins and go pick them up?

9.5k · August 28, 2005

I'll see you in Bellevue M10B. Thanks for all the tough work you put into this!

August 28, 2005

E-mail sent to Moun10Bike regarding coin order. Thanks for all your work on this project.

1.5k · August 28, 2005

Wednesday in Tukwila works for me! I appreciate the huge amount of work you have done and are still putting into this, Moun10Bike.

August 28, 2005

Tuesday at Terrace Creek Park works for me. It's on the calendar. Thanks for all the hard work of sorting and distributing.

August 28, 2005

I'm aiming for the Bellevue grab and thanks for going the extra mile on these.

7.5k · August 28, 2005

Is it too late to order coins and go pick them up?

Nope, we still have some coins left! I'll bring extras along to each meeting spot for people to purchase.

1.6k · August 28, 2005

Is it too late to order coins and go pick them up?

Nope, we still have some coins left! I'll bring extras along to each meeting spot for people to purchase.

Well should I preorder them before I get there or can you hold 2 for me? I can make the one in Mountlake Terrace.

7.5k · August 28, 2005

Well should I preorder them before I get there or can you hold 2 for me?

There is no need - we still have quite a few. See you at Terrace Creek!

1.6k · August 28, 2005

Well should I preorder them before I get there or can you hold 2 for me?

There is no need - we still have quite a few. See you at Terrace Creek!

OK, thank you very much.

1.3k · August 28, 2005

Steve may come up Monday. I'll post later if I know for sure.

August 29, 2005

Wednesday in Tukwila for me.

August 29, 2005

I'm aiming for the Bellevue grab and thanks for going the extra mile on these.

Darn I just realized that I have a doctor's appt. tomorrow at Noon so I won't be able to pick mine up tomorrow and none of the other dates is practical for me. Guess I'll just have to get mine mailed. <sigh>

9.5k · August 29, 2005

I'm aiming for the Bellevue grab and thanks for going the extra mile on these.

Darn I just realized that I have a doctor's appt. tomorrow at Noon so I won't be able to pick mine up tomorrow and none of the other dates is practical for me. Guess I'll just have to get mine mailed. <sigh>

Sent you e-mail.

2.8k · August 29, 2005

Looks like I can take the afternoon off (or at least escape for awhile), so I'll be there today at Bellevue.

Edited August 29, 2005 by Allanon

1.5k · August 29, 2005

I should be able to get away long enough to meet at Terrace Creek Park

9.5k · August 29, 2005

I'm aiming for the Bellevue grab and thanks for going the extra mile on these.

Darn I just realized that I have a doctor's appt. tomorrow at Noon so I won't be able to pick mine up tomorrow and none of the other dates is practical for me. Guess I'll just have to get mine mailed. <sigh>

Sent you e-mail.

I'll be picking up for Recdiver as well as myself.

7.5k · August 29, 2005

I'll have all of the coin packages with me each day, so don't worry about showing up and your order not being there.

See everyone starting today!

August 29, 2005

Jon, I plan on meeting you at the Cash Cache on thursday to buy a few coins if there are any remaining. Perhaps you could keep us updated as to the continued availability of coins, particularly as Thursday is at the end of your schedule. Or .. could I ask for a few to be reserved? peace, fishiam

7.5k · August 29, 2005

There shouldn't be any issue - we have a couple hundred coins still available, so unless there is a big run on them we should be fine. In any case, I'll make sure to keep some set aside for you.

5.6k · August 30, 2005

I'll see you Wed at Tukwila! Thanks!

August 30, 2005

Is there any way I can still order two? Thanks!

7.5k · August 30, 2005

Is there any way I can still order two? Thanks!

Yes, coins are still available for order on the WSGA web site.

August 30, 2005

Thanks, Moun10Bike, for the coin distribution stop today- worked out great. Sorry there's been so much confusion- we sure appreciate your efforts! :anitongue: It was fun to say hi to everyone today- I've missed the last few get-togethers. Here's hoping I'll see everyone more in the Fall.

August 30, 2005

How are you going to pass out the rest of the coins if you keep misplacing them? <_<

3.7k · August 30, 2005

Just got back from vacation today so missed the only convenient pickup for me - Bellevue. MTB, maybe we can do lunch in Bldg 121.... :anitongue: Or I can meet you after work somewhere.

hydnsek

August 30, 2005

Just got back from vacation today so missed the only convenient pickup for me - Bellevue. MTB, maybe we can do lunch in Bldg 121.... Or I can meet you after work somewhere.

hydnsek

If you do a campus distribution, I'd also try to make it. I don't know if you're carrying around the PayPal orders (that included shipping). If I managed to get them in person, WSGA could keep the shipping $$.

7.5k · August 30, 2005

Just got back from vacation today so missed the only convenient pickup for me - Bellevue. MTB, maybe we can do lunch in Bldg 121.... Or I can meet you after work somewhere.

hydnsek

If you do a campus distribution, I'd also try to make it. I don't know if you're carrying around the PayPal orders (that included shipping). If I managed to get them in person, WSGA could keep the shipping $$.

I could always I/O mail the campus orders.

I'd feel badly for people to pay for shipping and then not have the coins shipped. Contact Seth! for refunds if this happens.

3.7k · August 30, 2005

Just got back from vacation today so missed the only convenient pickup for me - Bellevue. MTB, maybe we can do lunch in Bldg 121.... Or I can meet you after work somewhere.

hydnsek

If you do a campus distribution, I'd also try to make it. I don't know if you're carrying around the PayPal orders (that included shipping). If I managed to get them in person, WSGA could keep the shipping $$.

I could always I/O mail the campus orders.

I'd feel badly for people to pay for shipping and then not have the coins shipped. Contact Seth! for refunds if this happens.

I'll email you my MS address and you can I/O them to me. WSGA can keep the $20 shipping if you like.

thanks,

Abby

August 30, 2005

Just got back from vacation today so missed the only convenient pickup for me - Bellevue. MTB, maybe we can do lunch in Bldg 121.... Or I can meet you after work somewhere.

hydnsek

If you do a campus distribution, I'd also try to make it. I don't know if you're carrying around the PayPal orders (that included shipping). If I managed to get them in person, WSGA could keep the shipping $$.

I could always I/O mail the campus orders.

I'd feel badly for people to pay for shipping and then not have the coins shipped. Contact Seth! for refunds if this happens.

I'll email you my MS address and you can I/O them to me. WSGA can keep the $20 shipping if you like.

thanks,

Abby

Me too. Don't care about shipping refund (although if it came to value of another coin, I wouldn't say no :unsure: ). Thanks for all of the effort on this project!

1.3k · August 30, 2005

Same here on the shipping for our little order. Put it towards next years campout or some other future event.

August 30, 2005

I just got my coins from TotemLake (Thanks again & nice talking to you this afternoon) and they are soo kewl. Thanks everyone who had a hand in designing/planning/distributing these.

August 30, 2005

Got my coins today, went and picked them up from Moun10Bike. Thanks Jon for setting up time in your busy schedule, and thanks for the extra 150% that you have done so we have our coins. It is very much appreciated!

1.6k · August 30, 2005

Picked up my coins today. Thanks for making so easy for me to be able to come pick some up. They're very cool coins.

7.5k · August 31, 2005

I'm glad you guys like the coins! They look much better than the photo of the protoype, don't they?

As an FYI, I handed off the coins I had packaged up to Seth! today for shipping. I didn't want to waste any more time getting them sent off, and the lunchtime meetings are eating up the free time I have available to do that.

August 31, 2005

I will be at Cash Cache with fishy. Guess you won't have any time to hit any of our caches while you are there. Eleanor would like to say hi though. Peace, Nolenator

1.5k · September 1, 2005

Picked mine up today and they are beautiful!!! Thanks, Moun10Bike!!

3.7k · September 1, 2005

Boy, was my interoffice mail heavy today!

Thanks MTB, for sending mine over - the coins are indeed beeyootiful! Really appreciate your hard work and dedication in driving this project - ideas, design, production, distribution - to get us these wonderful 2005 collectibles.

September 1, 2005

Met up with Moun10bike, nolenator, FauxSteve, markta, OldBaldEagle, nevcowpok, and k7-wave while getting my coins during lunch today. Besides getting 4 of these just beautiful coins it was most pleasant talking caching with such an august set of cachers. Jon, thanks again for going to all the trouble to distribute the coins! peace, fishiam

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