+Moose Mob Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 There is a travel bug running around called Icon Ho! It's purpose is to share a collection of geocoin icons with cachers around the world. As the name implies, it is about the icons. The goal is to have each icon represented in the pages inside this travel bug. It is about the numberts, if that offends folks, I am sorry. With the release of so many geocoins with unigue icons, it is impossible to keep an accurate track of which icons exist. This is where you come in. If you have a geocoin that has an icon not represented in this travel bug, let me know. You own it, you maintain it's web page, it exists as if you released it to the wild. You understand that it can become lost as with any TB/coin released to the wild. The difference is that it will travel hand to hand from place to place. So, if you have a coin that you would like to travel with this pack, send me an e-mail. I will check the list of offers for each icon to determine who should represent this icon (predominant cacher, reviewers, coin designer, or just a well written TB page will take presidence). Once a source is selected, - You will activate the coin and create the page (if not already done so) - Take it to a local cache for a visit, (log it in/out, take pictures, etc) - Ship it to me and I will ensure it catches up with the Icon Ho! travel bug. The route and specific destinations will always be kept secret. The current holder will post a note if it's going to be in your area soon. Please do not contact the current holder of the Icon Ho! travel bug with questions. Chances are they have already shipped it to it's next meeting or will be unable to answer them. Thanks and happy caching! Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Is this an actual travel bug or a virtual travel bug? Do you have pictures and how can one pick it up if it isn't going to be in a cache? Quote Link to comment
+Geo Gypsy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I think this is a neat idea.......However I could think of lots of questions regarding this kind of TB......But if I am ever lucky enough to see it then my questions will be answered.......... Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Is this an actual travel bug or a virtual travel bug? Do you have pictures and how can one pick it up if it isn't going to be in a cache? It's a binder that goes and visits small groups of people. I am expecting some useable pictures soon. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 I think this is a neat idea.......However I could think of lots of questions regarding this kind of TB......But if I am ever lucky enough to see it then my questions will be answered.......... It was in Tuscon about a month before you were. Keep your eyes open, it's not that far away right now. Quote Link to comment
+FlyinV Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Moose Mob Rules! Quote Link to comment
+Mystery Ink Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 We saw that one in San Jose although we forgot to log it and Didn't write down the numbers but we enjoyed looking at it between the mini group. Quote Link to comment
Dancingfool Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Saw this collection in Maryland recently.It is a cool idea Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I was lucky enought to view and log the "Icon Ho' binder... It is awsome!... I liked it so much I stole the idea and started my own... They have traveled to several events and gatherings together... We continue to add coins and have had a blast doing it... It gives cachers a chance to view coins they never would have a chance to see normally... Thanks Moose Mob!!!... The binder itself is a TB which you can log and then you can log each of the coins in the binder............. Triffid Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I like this idea! I have all my own trackable coins in a binder that I take to events. Folks can then log the coins (I hand out a little sheet -- there are 49 coins!). I never thought to have them log the binder. Of course, my binder won't be going hand-to-hand like this one will My attempt at a geocoin travel bug is the "Learn to Log a Geocoin" TB -- it's cache to cache though. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 It sounds like this is a good companion to the Icon SP account. http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=iCON+SP Perhaps the OP can send any numbers he has to the Icon SP account to help keep it current. I have done a pretty good job keeping it current with the help of many great cachers. But every extra person helping out will keep it even more current. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 It sounds like this is a good companion to the Icon SP account. http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=iCON+SP Perhaps the OP can send any numbers he has to the Icon SP account to help keep it current. I have done a pretty good job keeping it current with the help of many great cachers. But every extra person helping out will keep it even more current. I will do that! I have Icon SP bookmarked for reference, but I tend to be about 2 weeks behind in detecting new icons! I will share the actual numbers if the coin owner agrees. Of course, you are welcome to link to the Icon Ho! TB page. Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I saw it too.... In fact I know where it's on it's way too.... Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I have been humbled by being the vast presence of the Icon Ho, it is a GREAT TB and contains a great and wonderful collection. If you are a lucky one to see it you will not be dissappointed that is for sure. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 As discussed earlier, Icon Ho! is short many of the new Geocoins. The Nevada Geocoin is on it's way to join the group, and was provided by RoadRunner (Nevada Reviewer) Anyone else want to see one of thier coins travel? Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I added the World of Geocaching ones when I met the Ho. Well I thought I had put version 1 and 2 in it...doesn't look like the page has been updated for version 2 being added. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I think this is a neat idea.......However I could think of lots of questions regarding this kind of TB......But if I am ever lucky enough to see it then my questions will be answered.......... It was in Tuscon about a month before you were. Keep your eyes open, it's not that far away right now. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 I added the World of Geocaching ones when I met the Ho. Well I thought I had put version 1 and 2 in it...doesn't look like the page has been updated for version 2 being added. I added the info I had, e-mail me the info and I will update it. Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I would like to add my coin to the "Icon Ho!" travel bug! I sencha an email Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Link added to the Icon SP account. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Link added to the Icon SP account. Linked back to Icon SP! Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 I would like to add my coin to the "Icon Ho!" travel bug! I sencha an email When the coin owner is the icon owner, it's automatic. E-Mail sent. This icon isn't represented in Icon SP's profile. Would you like it to be? (Send him the code and he will grab it.) Quote Link to comment
+Snowwolf75 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Neat idea. :} I added it to my watch list, so hopefully it can makes its way up to Washington sometime in the future. One thing I noticed is that Icon SP's account isn't indicitive of which icons you get from Icon HO. I counted the coins (listed) on the page and only came out to 24-ish, where SP has almost 60. It was a bit of a disappointment, but I'd still like to get it. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 Neat idea. :} I added it to my watch list, so hopefully it can makes its way up to Washington sometime in the future. One thing I noticed is that Icon SP's account isn't indicitive of which icons you get from Icon HO. I counted the coins (listed) on the page and only came out to 24-ish, where SP has almost 60. It was a bit of a disappointment, but I'd still like to get it. re: visit to washington state. It's currently on the east coast, destined for europe before too long. it will be headed to the west coast once it returns to the states. re: icon count. That is why this thread was started. It is a nearly a full time job keeping track with all the new icons and who created them. I am hoping that the icon/coin owners will step up and add thier masterpiece to the collection. if you know of some, please let them know this exists. thanks! Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I got the see this travel bug today. I'll be logging it shortly Quote Link to comment
+sillygirl & jrr Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 re: visit to washington state. It's currently on the east coast, destined for europe before too long. it will be headed to the west coast once it returns to the states. Any chance the west coast might include Hawaii?????? I'm sure there would lots of volunteers to accompany ICON HO on its journey. Quote Link to comment
+Kilted Cacher Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I can donate a Holiday Coin to travel with the pack! Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I got the see this travel bug today. I'll be logging it shortly Good at least I know the person who's holding it made it there safely. He's one of my caching buddies! Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I got the see this travel bug today. I'll be logging it shortly Good at least I know the person who's holding it made it there safely. He's one of my caching buddies! Yep Huggyd was fine and dandy. Enjoyed meeting him and his traveling partner (geonick escapes me at the moment). I think he was expecting warmer weather when he arrived down here. It was a nasty day today. I only logged a few of the coins in the binder... mainly the ones that were owned by people I know from this coin addiction, including your coin Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I only logged a few of the coins in the binder... mainly the ones that were owned by people I know from this coin addiction, including your coin Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I only logged a few of the coins in the binder... mainly the ones that were owned by people I know from this coin addiction, including your coin Did you have one in there I missed? I still have the sheet in my trash... what coin was it? Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 There, you happy now The Blind Acorn?!? She logged YOURS but not MINE. MINE was actually in there FIRST!!!!! Guess a lot of others logged it too.... I'll get my GMail ready (Mine is the MD coin) Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 There, you happy now The Blind Acorn?!? She logged YOURS but not MINE. MINE was actually in there FIRST!!!!! Guess a lot of others logged it too.... I'll get my GMail ready (Mine is the MD coin) She only logged one of mine... The WOG 2 is mine too... And I thought I was the "nut" robert. LOL!!! Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 YAYAYAY! robert waves wildly back at AG. @ The Blind Acorn Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) (Mine is the MD coin) THERE all logged. You can stop crying now You know it doesn't help that the font size on this sheet is like "4". Hard to read. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it EDIT ADDED: I just saw your post above, lmao! Edited February 12, 2006 by AtlantaGal Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 HA!... She logged like 10 of mine and the binder ... So there ... By the way robert you didn't log my binder when you saw it!!!!! ............ Triffid Quote Link to comment
+The_Proffens Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 THERE all logged. Now did you have to pick through anything gooey and nasty in the trash to log that? Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 @ robert (that last one is moonin ya...) FYI ATLANTAGAL - robert and I know each other.... Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 (edited) THERE all logged. Now did you have to pick through anything gooey and nasty in the trash to log that? LOL, no that was a fresh trash bag in the can by the desk. I emptied it before I left for the meeting earlier today. Now if Robert had waited to start sniveling tomorrow, then um, ew, well you get the idea triffid, that's cause you had every icon I was missing and one I hadn't even seen at all yet. Your binder was like a gold mine. You have NO idea how badly a certain HO (*cough* team pez *cough*) was green with envy. That's what he gets for cutting out of the meeting early to cache Edited February 12, 2006 by AtlantaGal Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 triffid, i still got yours here. i didnt throw it away like AG did. my fingers were tired from logging TBA's i had to go to therapy. Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 my fingers were tired from logging TBA's i had to go to therapy. robert. Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 (me thinks we're gonna get Eartha mad). I sure love that Icon Ho TB, it's the best thing since sliced peanut butter. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 i still got yours here. i didnt throw it away like AG did. Ahem, that's because you can't read The papers say to distroy after logging the coins. I'm actually so paranoid now about missing somebody else's coin, that I am leaving the paper out of the trash until tomorrow. SEE, what YOU did? Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 good luck with all that. Quote Link to comment
Dancingfool Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Was I supposed to log all those numbers??? Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Was I supposed to log all those numbers??? Yes of course!... But send out your new coin first!!!!!.... Thanks!......... Triffid Quote Link to comment
+Team PEZ Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 THERE all logged. Now did you have to pick through anything gooey and nasty in the trash to log that? LOL, no that was a fresh trash bag in the can by the desk. I emptied it before I left for the meeting earlier today. Now if Robert had waited to start sniveling tomorrow, then um, ew, well you get the idea triffid, that's cause you had every icon I was missing and one I hadn't even seen at all yet. Your binder was like a gold mine. You have NO idea how badly a certain HO (*cough* team pez *cough*) was green with envy. That's what he gets for cutting out of the meeting early to cache ARGH!!!!! there were 8 caches calling my name and i just had to go get 'em! perhaps next time, AG! -TP Quote Link to comment
Dancingfool Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Was I supposed to log all those numbers??? Yes of course!... But send out your new coin first!!!!!.... Thanks!......... Triffid They are on the way tomorrow Quote Link to comment
+Snowwolf75 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 re: visit to washington state. It's currently on the east coast, destined for europe before too long. it will be headed to the west coast once it returns to the states. Fair enough. Any idea on the timeframe of that? Quote Link to comment
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