+JWID Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 (edited) A few weeks ago we finalized the details of a new Southern Ontario Cachers geocoin. After the details had been finalized, we were all struck with the sad news of the passing of 1701eh. We were all shocked, and saddened by the situation. After the shock wore off, we contacted the company we were using to create the new coins to see if we could reconfigure the minting/selling to create a bit of a fundraiser for Tony's family. We are pleased to say that TheCachingPlace.com was very helpful in this manner, and agreed to donate $1.50 from each coin sold to the family! The details of the sale are below: Southern Ontario Cachers / Trackable with Icon 1.5" Antique Silver GC trackable with Icon 500 Antique Silver coins available for purchase 50 Antique Copper LE (kept by Southern Ontario Cachers) Price: $8.00 Southern Ontario Cachers - Canada Geese Coin Preorder starts Thursday, September 7, 2006 World Time Converter Eastern European DST 2:00 am Central European DST 1:00 am Greenwich Mean 12:00 midnight USA Eastern DST 7:00 pm USA Central DST 6:00 pm USA Mountain DST 5:00 pm USA Pacific DST 4:00 pm Ships on September 28, 2006 The shipping cost is based on the actual weight and there is a $2.00 handling fee per order (not per coin). On the evening of August 26th, after a geocaching event, Ontario lost one of its geocaching pioneers. Tony Dawe, better known as 1701eh, was an icon in the Southern Ontario geocaching community, and one of our best ambassadors. By all accounts, Tony was one of the friendliest people you could meet, the kind of fellow that many considered a true friend after only a brief encounter on the trails. He was the first in line to welcome newcomers to events, offer congratulations on milestones and give the encouragement that we have all needed at times with some of the puzzling caches that we have encountered. We will all miss his camaraderie, his sense of humour and his jovial nature. It was clear to all who knew him that his first priority was to have a great time in all that he did. Although also seriously injured, Tony is survived by his wife Sue and their two children Allan and Rebecca. The Caching Place has arranged to donate $1.50 from every geocoin sold. These proceeds will go to Tony’s family during their time of sorrow. Rest in peace 1701eh... and Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before. Memories of 1701eh can be read Here. Thanks Everybody! JWID Edited September 7, 2006 by JWID Quote Link to comment
+markp99 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) JWID, That is a very good looking coin that will make a nice tribute to Tony Dawe and provide support to his family. A nice gesture. I've never met Tony, but your post describes a great person who will sorely missed. I'll probably be in for 2. Edited September 7, 2006 by markp99 Quote Link to comment
+islander1988 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I've put this out to our coin buying group to see who's interested. I'll be in for one or two myself. Quote Link to comment
+Tequila Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Please note that Tony's last name was Dawe not Dawes, as TheCachingPlace has written. Tequila Quote Link to comment
+Cashe Crusaders Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 We will be in for several. We actually met cachers on vacation here in Nova Scotia who had the honour of meeting 1701eh and from the stories they recounted he will be greatly missed. It is a sad story. Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Please note that Tony's last name was Dawe not Dawes, as TheCachingPlace has written. Tequila Thanks for pointing out the typo. It has been corrected. JWID Quote Link to comment
+Tequila Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Just bought 8 of these coins. Thanks to JWID for another great coin. And for the 1701eh tribute/donation. That is what the geocaching community is all about. A gesture like that is worth more than all the FTF's we could ever get. I am sure Tony is looking down and thrilled with the tributes and friendship he is receiving from his buddies. Tequila Quote Link to comment
+markp99 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 +2 for me! Thanks for the nice coin, from your cousin to the south. Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks for the feedback and the orders. Glad you liked the coin design. JWID Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Count us in for a few. condolences to the caching community and his family. Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 A quick thanks to everybody that has purchased the Geese coins. So far over 200 have been sold (a little more than 12 hours in) and we have a great start for the donation to the family. Thanks! JWID Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 Hi Folks. Sales have been brisk over the first day, and certainly will continue that way into the weekend. If you were looking to get a Southern Ontario Cachers - Keepers of Ontario's Caches coin featuring the pair of Canada Geese, you might consider doing so quickly before a sell thru. Don't forget that $1.50 from every coin is going to the family of 1701eh. The donation will certainly be put to good use and the coin will look great in your collection. Thanks. JWID Quote Link to comment
+Mustard Devil Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Just ordered a coin for my collection here in Texas Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 Thanks MD! We appreciate the support. JWID Just ordered a coin for my collection here in Texas Quote Link to comment
ve3tks Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Ordered mine today. Thanks. I met 1701eh only one time, but remember how much of a funloving person he was. Nice touch to see a donation to his family. ve3tks Quote Link to comment
+Scratch-n-Win Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 We ordered some too!! Great idea for a coin and we like what is happening with the donations! A few weeks ago we finalized the details of a new Southern Ontario Cachers geocoin. After the details had been finalized, we were all struck with the sad news of the passing of 1701eh. We were all shocked, and saddened by the situation. After the shock wore off, we contacted the company we were using to create the new coins to see if we could reconfigure the minting/selling to create a bit of a fundraiser for Tony's family. We are pleased to say that TheCachingPlace.com was very helpful in this manner, and agreed to donate $1.50 from each coin sold to the family! The details of the sale are below: Southern Ontario Cachers / Trackable with Icon 1.5" Antique Silver GC trackable with Icon 500 Antique Silver coins available for purchase 50 Antique Copper LE (kept by Southern Ontario Cachers) Price: $8.00 Southern Ontario Cachers - Canada Geese Coin Preorder starts Thursday, September 7, 2006 World Time Converter Eastern European DST 2:00 am Central European DST 1:00 am Greenwich Mean 12:00 midnight USA Eastern DST 7:00 pm USA Central DST 6:00 pm USA Mountain DST 5:00 pm USA Pacific DST 4:00 pm Ships on September 28, 2006 The shipping cost is based on the actual weight and there is a $2.00 handling fee per order (not per coin). On the evening of August 26th, after a geocaching event, Ontario lost one of its geocaching pioneers. Tony Dawe, better known as 1701eh, was an icon in the Southern Ontario geocaching community, and one of our best ambassadors. By all accounts, Tony was one of the friendliest people you could meet, the kind of fellow that many considered a true friend after only a brief encounter on the trails. He was the first in line to welcome newcomers to events, offer congratulations on milestones and give the encouragement that we have all needed at times with some of the puzzling caches that we have encountered. We will all miss his camaraderie, his sense of humour and his jovial nature. It was clear to all who knew him that his first priority was to have a great time in all that he did. Although also seriously injured, Tony is survived by his wife Sue and their two children Allan and Rebecca. The Caching Place has arranged to donate $1.50 from every geocoin sold. These proceeds will go to Tony’s family during their time of sorrow. Rest in peace 1701eh... and Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before. Memories of 1701eh can be read Here. Thanks Everybody! JWID Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks Scratch-n-Win and PaRacers. Your support is appreciated. Hope to see you both soon. JWID Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Just received word that there are less than 200 of these coins left. The geocoin collectors of the world have really made me feel good with their generous purchases of this coin and it's subsequent donation to the family of 1701eh. Thanks everybody! JWID Quote Link to comment
Rayman Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Are these going to be available at GHAGAFAP this coming weekend, or do we need to purchase from the website? Great design! Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi Rayman, Sales are being conducted only thru the website. They handled the minting / website hosting and distributino of the coins. They also made a large contribution towards the donation on top of what we were originallly discussing. Shipping date is set for September 28th. Southern Ontario Cachers - Geese Coins Sorry I won't be able to be at GHAGAFAP this year, but work calls. JWID Are these going to be available at GHAGAFAP this coming weekend, or do we need to purchase from the website? Great design! Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Very nice tribute; the coins are gorgeous! Ordered four; will probably keep one and put out one unactivated. Nice to be able to help, if only a tiny bit Quote Link to comment
+PAWSitraction Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Just received word that there are less than 200 of these coins left. The geocoin collectors of the world have really made me feel good with their generous purchases of this coin and it's subsequent donation to the family of 1701eh. Thanks everybody! JWID Yikes, I just saw this thread and ordered - I hope that I got in under the wire! As soon as I saw this coin I knew I had to order one. My husband used to spend days helping band geese at the Jack Miner's Sanctuary when he was growing up. The fact that it's also being used to help a cacher's family just cemented the deal. Tis a lovely coin, and a nice thing you're doing. Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Thanks for jumping in PAWSitraction. Last I heard there were still coins available, but the sales have been steady. We are blessed with Canada Geese throughout Southern Ontario and are glad to be able to commemorate them in the coins. Thanks goes out to everybody that has bought the coins for the "nice thing" that's being done. Thanks. JWID Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Very nice tribute; the coins are gorgeous! Ordered four; will probably keep one and put out one unactivated. Nice to be able to help, if only a tiny bit Thanks for your support chaosmanor. It is appreciated. JWID Quote Link to comment
+Scratch-n-Win Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 AWESOME ! Just received word that there are less than 200 of these coins left. The geocoin collectors of the world have really made me feel good with their generous purchases of this coin and it's subsequent donation to the family of 1701eh. Thanks everybody! JWID Quote Link to comment
ve3tks Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 That's great news! Keep going! I'm sure the support to the family will be greatly appreciated. ve3tks Quote Link to comment
glennk721 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Ordered a few, Love the coin and cause. Best to the family, Glenn Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 That's great glennk721! Thanks for the support. JWID Ordered a few, Love the coin and cause. Best to the family, Glenn Quote Link to comment
ve3tks Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I grabbed a couple more yesterday when I logged onto the site and placed an order for the Womyn coins. OK, OK, I'm addicted. ve3tks Quote Link to comment
+Scratch-n-Win Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 As of a few minute ago, I think there are only 20 coins left!! Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I bought three more, should have bought 20 I think! Thanks, Glen Quote Link to comment
+Team Muppet Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Never heard of the person in question, but the loss of a geocaching individual is hard for all. Our sympathy goes out to the family. Purchased 2 coins, money well invested. Quote Link to comment
+Phoebe&Friends Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Just ordered 1 for my collection here in Quebec, Canada. It's a great coin! I did it for the cause too! Quote Link to comment
ve3tks Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 (edited) As of a few minute ago, I think there are only 20 coins left!! Actually the official word today with the email I received from them was showing slightly more than 100 coins remaining. Get them while you can! ve3tks Edited September 19, 2006 by ve3tks Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Thanks to RattingCrew, Team Muppet and Phoebe and Friends for the support. We're happy to see so many get involved and help the cause. ve3tks you are right, there are about 100 coins left as of yesterday. Thanks. JWID Quote Link to comment
ve3tks Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Yes, it looks like the Caching Place has just limitted the orders to 20 at a time. ve3tks ve3tks you are right, there are about 100 coins left as of yesterday. Thanks. JWID Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 I spoke with several members of the Keystone Cachers this weekend at an event, and many were interested in helping make a donation to 1701eh's family thru this coin. Just a bump to make it easier for them to find it in the forum. Thanks! JWID Quote Link to comment
+wigoweb Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Ordered mine. These are very attractive. Hope the donations pile up to a big amount. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I forked over the cache, oops cash and now I wait! An awesome design and with a great cause, I like that combination. Thanks for your efforts, Glen Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Thanks for the support Wiqoweb. Appreciate it. JWID Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks Rattlingcrew! JWID Quote Link to comment
+Phoebe&Friends Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 So? Have they been mailed? Can't wait to get my first geocoin!!! Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hello. Caching Place website says these coins were to be shipped yesterday. Anybody get one yet? Quote Link to comment
+Cach-U-Nuts Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hello. Caching Place website says these coins were to be shipped yesterday. Anybody get one yet? Hi Folks! The coins have indeed arrived, and they are AWESOME - we are in the process of preparing them for shipping. They will start going out on Monday! We would like to thank everyone for their support on this coin. There are still some remaining in the gallery at The Caching Place. Thanks and have a great weekend! Mrs Cach-U-Nuts! Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hello. Caching Place website says these coins were to be shipped yesterday. Anybody get one yet? Hi Folks! The coins have indeed arrived, and they are AWESOME - we are in the process of preparing them for shipping. They will start going out on Monday! We would like to thank everyone for their support on this coin. There are still some remaining in the gallery at The Caching Place. Thanks and have a great weekend! Mrs Cach-U-Nuts! Next week is gonna be a good week! Quote Link to comment
+Phoebe&Friends Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 As a matter of fact, it will! Thanks for the update Mrs Cach-U-Nuts! Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Looking forward to seeing these coins and holding them in hand. I received my email saying that my order shipped out today. Lots of people contacted about the Beaver coins after they were sold out. If you are even thinking about a Canada Geese coin, jump on down to the Caching Place while you have the chance. These will be sweet looking coins and are supporting a great family. Thanks. JWID Quote Link to comment
+JWID Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 I have a parcel waiting at the PO ... I bet it's my coins. BTW only a couple handfuls still remain at The Caching Place. Thanks. JWID Quote Link to comment
+PAWSitraction Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Ours showed up today. Beeee-yooo-teee-ful coin. Quote Link to comment
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