+graylling Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Got Mine too :D I'll have a couple for trade later on. After I cache a few. Some lucky cacher in this area won't have to pay for one if he is willing to follow me around. lol Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 If you have already purchased the 2006 Alberta Wild Rose Geocoin then congratulations and Thank You. The geocoin sale will be password protected for awhile to allow all Albertans the opportunity to buy this geocoin. Go ahead and let other Albertan geocachers know about this geocoin, spread the word and spread the password as well, to Albertans only please. Don't forget to contact those who don't use the forums much and let them know that this geocoin is avaialble at the www.geocoinstore.com If you know a geocacher in your area who might be interested in buying this geocoin go ahead and forward them the password and that will serve as notice of the coins availability as well. The Working Group would like to encourage all Albertans to buy this geocoin. The proceeds form this geocoin sale will be realized as Alberta Wild Rose geocoins and these geocoins will be given away. When you purchase the 2006 Alberta Wild Rose Geocoin you are participating, your purchase helps us give away geocoins. Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 The password protected period on this geocoin will last for a little while longer so all Albertans should have an opportunity to buy this geocoin. If you know an Albertan geocacher who is not real active maybe drop them a line, they will be sorry if they miss out on this geocoin. You don't have to be a geocoin enthusiast to want to add the Wild Rose icon to your profile, it is a distinct symbol of Alberta appropriate for any Alberta geocacher. If you know a cacher who hasn't discovered geocoins yet then make sure you point out that this type of geocoin is a great way to start, it is a very focused geocoin, it is all about our home, Alberta. The more you look at this coin the more you will see. Here is a sample; "If you look at the coin you see a lot of city names are missing letters yet are identifiable. The first full city name you can see on the coin that is not missing any letters is "Swan Hills". The decision faced by the Working Group was a choice between Swan Hills and Fort Assiniboine, these two Alberta locations are just about equidistant from outforthehunt's Virtual Cache Journey to the Centre of Alberta. We decided that the word "assiniboine" was not a characteristic Alberta name but Swan Hills fit the bill perfectly." See. Quote Link to comment
-mike- Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 These should be in and ship tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 That is great news Mike. We are extremely excited in Wild Rose Country and many Alberta geocachers are looking forward to seeing these unique and beautiful geocoins, our Working Group is preparing several promotions!!! The 2006 Alberta Wild Rose Geocoin has been on sale for awhile and it is still a protected "Albertans Only" sale. If you know a casual geocacher in Alberta who only gets out geocaching once in awhile or a geocacher who doesn't read the forums then please take the time to send them a short email indicating that the 2006 Alberta Wild Rose geocoin is available at The Geocoin Store. On behalf of all the members of the Working Group I would like to offer a big "Thank You" to everyone who has purchased the 2006 Wild Rose. By purchasing the 2006 Alberta Wild Rose Geocoin you have in fact become a participant in this project and we have some exciting plans. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 When will the sale be made public? Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi AtlantaGal I have to check with The Geocoin Store to confirm but I do believe that the sale will become public this weekend at midnight Sunday night/Monday morning, I may be mistaken so I will check and post the confirmed information, Mike might post it here as well if he is reading. Our intent in offering a protracted period of protection was to ensure that Albertans are able to buy a geocoin made specifically for Alberta, it is our hope that a lot of casual geocachers in our province have an opportunity to buy the Wild Rose Geocoin. I really think the Wild Rose or"Skeeter" geocoin is a little different, there is no aspect of the design that did not undergo scrutiny, everything was planned, right down to the placement of the name Rosedale, AB. We had alot of fun designing this geocoin and the artist really had some great ideas. Alberta geocachers are going to see alot of things in this geocoin that may not be apparent to non-Albertans but I really think that what makes it a must have geocoin is it's beauty. I will check with the geocoinstore and let you know AtlantaGal. Quote Link to comment
-mike- Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hola. Yes, the coin is currently scheduled to "go public" on Sunday at Midnight. So Monday at 00:00:01 you will be able to purchase it. This is EST. In the future I'll make sure to note when the password comes off in the coin description. Quote Link to comment
+Stuck on WGS84 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 This is EST. Is it really EST or EDT? Quote Link to comment
-mike- Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Good call, I checked the server and time comes back in EDT. Quote Link to comment
+vtblackdog Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hey all, This one is available! Good luck! Quote Link to comment
+Big JohnP Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Managed to get 2. Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 The password protected period for the 2006 Alberta Wild Rose Geocoin is over, it has been over for a few days and if you are interested in owning this beautiful geocoin you can purchase the Wild Rose at the The Geocoin Store. In the near future the Alberta Geocoin Working Group will be creating several promotions around these geocoins. Thanks to everyone who has shown support and purchased the Wild Rose coin. Quote Link to comment
+The MadHatters Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Got an email today stating item has been shipped. Should be here soon. Quote Link to comment
+wolfmaster Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 We received our Wild Roses yesterday. A most excellent coin Wavector. We'll get them sent to Do&Bar without telling them. It will be like a coin fairye dropped them off Quote Link to comment
+wavector Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) I have been up on the roof of my house installing new shingles for a few days now. I used vacation days from work and got an amazing break with the weather but I am still not finished and I am very reluctant to come down until I am done. When I saw the characteristic envelope arrive yesterday I did come down and I was happy I did. The mailman bought me four of the 2006 Alberta Wild Rose Geocoins, I purchased four through the storefront simply to get them in hand as fast as possible. I am glad I did. It is always nice when to be satisfied with a geocoin, it is better when your expectations have been exceeded, I think this coin turned out much better than the artwork. The real coin exceeded my expectations, it is much subtler than I thought it would be. Thanks Mike, this is a nice coin and I am completely . Edited October 29, 2006 by wavector Quote Link to comment
+Mr. Speedy Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 It is always nice when to be satisfied with a geocoin, it is better when your expectations have been exceeded, I think this coin turned out much better than the artwork. The real coin exceeded my expectations, it is much subtler than I thought it would be. Got mine a few days ago and I am too very satisfied with the result. Very nice finish. They look really good. The design process was long, but well worth it. Quote Link to comment
+The MadHatters Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Four showed up on Friday and they are indeed beautiful. Goos job guys. Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Got mine the other day. Very nice coin! Nice job! Quote Link to comment
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