+The Blorenges Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 hey - its GRANITE, not grey tongue.gif Yep, and every coin will glow in the dark with Radon as well Martin MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Learned Gerbil Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Learned Gerbil, I suspect that comment was also made in jest. Martin If it were accompanied in by a smily like mine I am sure I would have laughed. As it is it is a direct accusation. If the original poster is able to confirm that it was meant in jest, that will of course be the end of the matter. Quote Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Learned Gerbil, I suspect that comment was also made in jest. Martin If it were accompanied in by a smily like mine I am sure I would have laughed. As it is it is a direct accusation. If the original poster is able to confirm that it was meant in jest, that will of course be the end of the matter. Please can we keep on topic Quote Link to comment
+Zetetic Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 The WELSH coin shows Welsh Influences and had input by Welsh members of the group I rather like the design especially the castle shape, at least the rugby/mining symbolism has been avoided. Just out of interest who were the Welsh members who helped to design this? Nice job anyway. Quote Link to comment
+Team Maddie UK Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 As I do the invoicing for the club I contacted only members who have Welsh addresses and asked them for input. There may be other Welsh members who I did not contact but that is strictly because of their mailing addresses...for that I will apologize, but I never asked as it is/was not a requirement for joining the coin club. I will not give out names without their permission. Whether or not they choose to do so is up to them. If it is required by higher-ups such as moderators or the powers that be for confirmation purposes we will gladly do so. Sorry but I do feel it is up to them to come forward or not. Lynn Quote Link to comment
+Zetetic Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 As I do the invoicing for the club I contacted only members who have Welsh addresses and asked them for input. There may be other Welsh members who I did not contact but that is strictly because of their mailing addresses...for that I will apologize, but I never asked as it is/was not a requirement for joining the coin club.I will not give out names without their permission. Whether or not they choose to do so is up to them. If it is required by higher-ups such as moderators or the powers that be for confirmation purposes we will gladly do so. Sorry but I do feel it is up to them to come forward or not. Lynn I only enquired as I know quite a lot of the South Wales geocachers and as I will probably be meeting a lot of them later this month I would have liked to have congratulated them on their design if they were envolved. I'm sure if any had had any input they will be delighted to say so. I wasn't asking for any dark purpose or anything. Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 never ordered one before, how do i go about it as i want one of each. cheers Quote Link to comment
+Jan and the Percey Boys Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Learned Gerbil, I suspect that comment was also made in jest. Martin If it were accompanied in by a smily like mine I am sure I would have laughed. As it is it is a direct accusation. If the original poster is able to confirm that it was meant in jest, that will of course be the end of the matter. I unreservedly withdraw the comment it was a jest which was obviously taken in a spirit that I did not intend Bob Quote Link to comment
+Learned Gerbil Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Thank you for making that clear. As I said - I think I would have laughed as I enjoy taking part in raillery. I consider that matter closed. Normal service can now be resumed. Quote Link to comment
Lactodorum Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 This thread is (or should) be about 2 particular geocoins. It is not for discussing, history, politics, race or other "hot" topics. Keep it to coins or I'll close it. Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Normal service can now be resumed. normal??? first time I've heard that word used re. the forums!! Quote Link to comment
+Learned Gerbil Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Sorry. I was being ironic again! Quote Link to comment
Hugh Janus Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Is it too late to question the design of the English coin? While I'd like one or two I'm a bit concerned that it seems to be dominated by the "3 Lions" of the England football team's Logo/Flag rather than the St George's flag of England. What was the thinking here? Quote Link to comment
+Gowenhouse Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Coins look great. Well done on getting them done. Will be getting one for us. Great work. Quote Link to comment
+Team Maddie UK Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) Is it too late to question the design of the English coin? While I'd like one or two I'm a bit concerned that it seems to be dominated by the "3 Lions" of the England football team's Logo/Flag rather than the St George's flag of England. What was the thinking here? I'm afraid that if you check into history you will find that the three lions were not invented by any football team, rugby team etc. etc. etc. The banner of England has been the 3 lions since late in King Richard I reign where they formed part of his royal seal against a red background. Thus this symbol is far more English in nature than the overrated sport of kicking a pig's bladder into an onion net Martin edited for spelling Edited January 5, 2006 by Team Maddie UK Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I would just like to clear up that I have had it confirmed that their is going to be a Scottish Geocoin. Done by GCcoins. As I was not aware of this, and P&T and others were, when this thread was started, and with the UK Geocoin group representing the United Kingdom, I would hope people can understand were I was coming from? You must also remember that the group started off with the St. George's flag as the groups symbol, until I piped up. It would have been nice to have had all the facts at the beginning? But I do apologise for starting the nationalistic debate, but I am sure the reasonable people out there can understand why I said something? I now wish as the others have stated that this thread stays on topic. Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 i assume the three lions refers to the ancient royal banner of england, which is three lions. That was how I interpreted it anyhow! By the same token, scotland could have a single lion rampent. thats a different topic though! Quote Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Now everything has calmed down and I do hope it stays that way. The coins look like they will be very good. Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment
+Learned Gerbil Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 i assume the three lions refers to the ancient royal banner of england, which is three lions. That was how I interpreted it anyhow! By the same token, scotland could have a single lion rampent. thats a different topic though! The three lions and the lion rampant of Scotland are of course symbols of the relevant royal houses and technically not the symbols of the nations themselves. Compare the Royal Standard and the Union Flag to see what I mean. Richard I was of course the Duke of Normandy (on his father's side) and Duke of Aquitaine (on his mother's) when he adopted the three lions as his personal standard. At the time the ducal standards were - Aquitaine Normandy So it wasn't surprising he amalgamated them into - Quote Link to comment
JackiePenn Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I like the Welsh design but it would rather the leek as the dominate emblem with the leek in simular shape of the Welsh Guards cap badge. The daffy as the smaller side emblem. The leek has more historic ties as a Welsh emblem and with St. David, the daffy is a new thing. Quote Link to comment
+mollyjak Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 But please how much are they likey to cost? Quote Link to comment
+Team Maddie UK Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The cost is anticipated to be £5.00 per coin plus postage Quote Link to comment
+Gralorn Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 One of each please, thanks. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Well since the weekend is almost here... I'd definitely be interested in 2 of each design. Love the shapes. Think you did a great job with these. Will this be cross posted in the geocoin forums or should I check in the UK forum for a new preorder post tomorrow? Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Well since the weekend is almost here... I'd definitely be interested in 2 of each design. Love the shapes. Think you did a great job with these. Will this be cross posted in the geocoin forums or should I check in the UK forum for a new preorder post tomorrow? We will only be handling UK and Europe orders through our pre-order process. Basically we have a US distributor who will be handling sales for the rest of the world. Once we have a date for that sale, we will announce on the general geocoin forum. That way folks in the US don't have to pay over the odds for shipping from Europe, and folks in Europe don't have to pay over the odds for shipping from the US. Of course, it adds a little to our shipping expenses to have the entire batch split and sent to 2 places, but we are willing to cover those costs. T Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The Welsh one looks terribly cliched to me. Did you not think to put a sheep and some wellies on it also? :-) RACIST Surely you mean sexist I am Welsh and didn't think it was racist (stereotypical maybe ) p.s 2 Welsh coins for me Please Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 We will only be handling UK and Europe orders through our pre-order process. Basically we have a US distributor who will be handling sales for the rest of the world. Once we have a date for that sale, we will announce on the general geocoin forum. Oooh, oooh please Miss, does that mean we get our coins before our friends across the pond can sell them on E-bay?? Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Oooh, oooh please Miss, does that mean we get our coins before our friends across the pond can sell them on E-bay?? The plan is for simultaneous shipping. Quote Link to comment
JackiePenn Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 2 welsh coins for me if this is a pre order thread thingie Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Basically we have a US distributor who will be handling sales for the rest of the world. Once we have a date for that sale, we will announce on the general geocoin forum. Who is the US distributor? Oakcoins? Geocoin store? The Caching Place? who it is makes a big difference Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Basically we have a US distributor who will be handling sales for the rest of the world. Once we have a date for that sale, we will announce on the general geocoin forum. Who is the US distributor? Oakcoins? Geocoin store? The Caching Place? who it is makes a big difference I had the same question Quote Link to comment
+lathama Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 How do we pre order?????? If we do it in here, then 2 of each please Quote Link to comment
+Edinburgh walker Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 If this is pre-ordering, then 2 of each for me as well please. Quote Link to comment
+The Mighty Shark Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Guys I just wanted to check with you if it is OK for me to place an order for the english coins seeing as I'm not a member of the UK Geocoin group. I am in the UK so I qualify in that respect.. Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi GuysI just wanted to check with you if it is OK for me to place an order for the english coins seeing as I'm not a member of the UK Geocoin group. I am in the UK so I qualify in that respect.. Sure is - just got your order! Quote Link to comment
+The Mighty Shark Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 (edited) Thank you.....Can't wait to get hold of them now then ...oh one other thing...Will I need to pay with paypal ? Edited January 7, 2006 by The Mighty Shark Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Will I need to pay with paypal ? Paypal will be the preferred way when payment time comes, but if you are not able to use it for whatever reason, then let us know and we can arrange an alternative. T Quote Link to comment
+The Mighty Shark Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Well at present I don't have a paypal account and I would only be setting it up if it is needed so if there is an alternative option then please let me know, If not then I will set up an account. Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Well at present I don't have a paypal account and I would only be setting it up if it is needed so if there is an alternative option then please let me know, If not then I will set up an account. You don't need a paypal account anymore, you can just pay by credit/debit card as a one off payment So I believe. Quote Link to comment
+The Mighty Shark Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 OK Brian...Thanks for letting me know.... Quote Link to comment
+Alice Band Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I like both coins. I've been informed by my pedantic partner [who is a history academic] that the Richard the Lionheard lions were infact Leopards, and the fact that they are portrayed as lions is a Victorian mistake. There's always one fuss pot My Welsh Grandmother was proud of the dragon, so I like the coin as it is Presumably the Irish members will need to iron out what they want, and if they want a Northern Irish or just an Ireland one? Would it have St. Patrick's cross? It would look nice regardless, but a Northern Irish coin would promote that part of the UK more to the rest of the world. Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 bugger missed out on the gold but hopefully the order for the silver went through ok. when for the welsh coin??? Quote Link to comment
+DesG Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Well at present I don't have a paypal account and I would only be setting it up if it is needed so if there is an alternative option then please let me know, If not then I will set up an account. Hi Mick Mark, if you have any problems we can arrange payment through our Paypal account. Des Quote Link to comment
+The Mighty Shark Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Thanks Des. I will keep that in mind Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 As I said earlier, we will not be taking reservation orders until the weekend, but we thought you might all like to see the designs first. Tigger As it's the weekend now.... Could I place an order for two of each, please? Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I think there are links in the other thread here. or in the coin forum. Quote Link to comment
+macroderma Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I have ordered 2 of the English separately (and posted as such in the other thread) , would like to order 2 welsh too when they start taking orders Quote Link to comment
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