+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 A "C" for Crake with the Monarch embedded inside Kinda like this one!! Quote Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 This is cool also!! Quote Link to comment
+Bunya Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 But maybe use the caterpillar that is on the reverse side of the coin. He is so cute. I'll second that wholeheartedly! But is a caterpillar "he"? I mean they give birth to the butterfly don't they? Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Why do all of the icons have to be in a box or circle? Quote Link to comment
+UOTrackers Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Why do all of the icons have to be in a box or circle? I can only guess that it's because of the parameters 32x32 and 16x16, it's not easy to work in such small quarters and not come out squarish or circular....well at least for me it isn't Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 International Shipment Released Quote Link to comment
+Imperial Walkers Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 How about this one: or this one: Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I like both of these designs... How about this one: First Attempt If it was my coin, and I was forced to choose, I might go for the bottom one, but it would be very close. They are both quite nice. Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 (edited) Great designs everyone! Congrats to UOTrackers for their good combination of Butterfly and [brain fart] Caterpillar! Icons will be uploaded soon. PS - Texas packed. Yes, there is a benefit to being in the same state Edited June 22, 2006 by crake Quote Link to comment
+UOTrackers Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Great designs everyone! Congrats to UOTrackers for their good combination of Butterfly and [brain fart] Caterpillar! Icons will be uploaded soon. PS - Texas packed. Yes, there is a benefit to being in the same state Thanks for picking my Design, I'm honored to have been chosen for this. Now I really need to get out those Adobe books and learn more about design this is fun stuff! Quote Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Looks GOOD!! Can't wait 'till they fly in! R3 Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Monarchs in flight again - at least some of them Quote Link to comment
+UOTrackers Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 You know because of this contest I have learned so much about Monarchs! I've even sent away for some milkweed seeds. I even went and got some books from the library to learn about the flowers to plant for a butterfly garden, my daughter will love it this time next year. I didn't realize that the Monarchs were in such danger, I guess you just don't think about that sort of thing. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! Can't wait to see the coins in person too. Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 You know because of this contest I have learned so much about Monarchs! I've even sent away for some milkweed seeds. I even went and got some books from the library to learn about the flowers to plant for a butterfly garden, my daughter will love it this time next year. I didn't realize that the Monarchs were in such danger, I guess you just don't think about that sort of thing. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! Can't wait to see the coins in person too. We've had milkweed (Asclepias curassavica, mostly, but occasionally one or two others) in our gardens both in Ventura County and in Riverside County. We are on the migratory path of the monarchs, and have had anywhere from a few to hundreds of them in our yard. One or two years we've had lots of caterpillars, and a few cocoons. About an hour up the coast (in Goleta) is a large eucalyptus grove which is a major stop-over and mating area for the monarchs. There are several geocaches in this grove The main danger that Monarchs suffer from is loss of habitat in Mexico, where development has threatened to destroy much of the Winter nesting area. One thing to be wary of with milkweed (Asclepias) is that they are prolific seed producers, such that you can easily get the plants all over your yard if you aren't careful. They have little hairs, much like dandelions, that allow the seeds to be wind-carried. Don't be afraid to trim the seed pods when the flowers have died back, but be advised that the sap is quite thick and a bit sticky. At least it washes off easily in soap and water Quote Link to comment
+UOTrackers Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Milkweed grew everywhere in upstate NY where I grew up. It was one of my favorite plants to "play" with. I remember that sticky sap well Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 All domestic orders shipped. All Canada orders shipped. Other International will be filled over the next few days. Prize winners will also be shipped over the next few days. Still have plenty in stock! Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 The Monarchs have LANDED!! They are really nice. THX crake! Quote Link to comment
+mikeylou Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I got mine today and they're fabulous. They're so great my kids were ooohing and aahing over them. My 2 year old wouldn't give one of them back... she even pulled it from the plastic. (Now it's somewhere in the backseat, crud) But hey, they're great coins! Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 All domestic orders shipped. Still have plenty in stock! Got ours yesterday: even better than we expected that they would be And the pins are very nice, as well; they almost steal the show This is a really nice set. If you have more in stock, expect to have to send another invoice our way Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 If you have more in stock, expect to have to send another invoice our way Yup - got a good number of extras For those wondering where the icon is - Groundspeak has the icons and will post this this week. Oh, and all orders have been packed and international shipping happens tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Got my coins and the pins. Very nice job. Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 (edited) Icons are up! Everything has shipped... whew! On this one I ordered a bunch of extras to keep the store stocked for a while. Edited June 29, 2006 by Flying Spaghetti Monster Quote Link to comment
+fishingfools Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I got mine, and pin. looks great Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 OK - I created a separate page so I can link to the coin again from the forums. Coins and pins are still available, and you can find out more at the Monarch Geocoin page. Quote Link to comment
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