+Rattlingcrew Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 There's the artwork, ordered the coins yesterday. They will be a two inch coin available in several different finishes. The side with the Bud's face on it will be 3D. I thought about making the top of the benchmark side with a little dome to resemble a benchmark more closely. I decided it might be best to have one flat side. I wanted six finishes, but before I state the finishes for sure, we need to confirm with the mints. There actually is a BUD benchmark and it is on a friend's property. We cleaned up the BUD stamp and changed the date to 2006. We also changed the warning from $250 FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR DISTURBING THIS MARK to $250 FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR LEAVING YOUR BUD AT HOME. If you check my gallery through my profile, you will find that Bud is a pretty active member of my caching team, actually, he goes with me more than anybody else. Bud's name was originally Gunner, he was in an animal shelter in Ava Missouri with less than 24 hours to live. I found him through the Echo White German Shepherd Rescue and we drove 8 hours to get him and 8 hours home. He had a pretty severe respiratory infection and weighed 60 pounds when we adopted him. He is now at 86 pounds and still looks pretty lean. He is a registered white German Shepherd, although he looks to be part Great Dane. While he has endeared himself to many cachers along the way, this photo of him with a deer fawn probably made him an instant hit in the Kansas-Missouri Forums. He was very gentle with the fawn and bumped it with his nose as if to ask if it was okay. He also gave it a little kiss on the cheek, then we went on our way. The fawn is very much alive, I moved one leg a little and it pulled it right back. Other than that and the clear eyes, there was no sign of life's movements. How do they do that? The benchmark lies in a pasture owned by Bud Turner of rural Caneiro Kansas. We spent many hours out there roaming around and mostly fishing. Bud is a great guy and quite the entertainment package. The mark was set when they surveyed the pasture for a missile silo, a chilling part of the cold war of the early sixties. We used to sneak up to the perimeter fence and hope we could see something, not knowing that if we did see something, it would be brief and very bright! We were trying to think of a good name for Gunner-Buddy, when my son piped up and recommended Buddy as he is every body's friend. Buddy quickly became Bud, Bud Light, Bud Boy, Bud Bud, I am sure any of you with a close pet and family can relate. Bud is one of three white German Shepherds we have adopted. He is quite the character and the rewards we have reaped from the adoption have far outweighed the cost. Life is just one big game for him, if he has a serious bone in his body, it must not have matured yet. He has found a home here, I cannot imagine what would hit us so hard that we would not keep these pets throughout their life span. I want to keep the cost of these coins under 9 dollars, freight paid, within the US. That desire of course is limited by the minting costs. They will have a white GSD head profile for an icon and will be trackable, of course. When the time gets closer, I will post prices, quantities and arrival date. Like always, I do not like to collect until I have coins in hand. The naming of the dog had nothing to do with my family friend. I was scolling through benchmark photos one day and the idea for my personal coin just popped. It is kind of a nice blend of geocaching, benchmarks, family history and my favorite caching partner. He always wants to go and never complains about how long or far, besides that, he gets to eat canned dog food and drink bottled spring water on caching trips... We often wonder if Bud's original owner has any idea what he lost. The reason for leaving him at the shelter was listed as not being able to afford the medication to cure him... If you see some blatant error, or have a recommendation for improvement, please post away. Glen Quote Link to comment
+caveman2040 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Thats a nice coin Glen! I know from past experiance when you deal with Glen you are dealing with the best! Cave There's the artwork, ordered the coins yesterday. They will be a two inch coin available in several different finishes. The side with the Bud's face on it will be 3D. I thought about making the top of the benchmark side with a little dome to resemble a benchmark more closely. I decided it might be best to have one flat side. I wanted six finishes, but before I state the finishes for sure, we need to confirm with the mints. There actually is a BUD benchmark and it is on a friend's property. We cleaned up the BUD stamp and changed the date to 2006. We also changed the warning from $250 FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR DISTURBING THIS MARK to $250 FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR LEAVING YOUR BUD AT HOME. If you check my gallery through my profile, you will find that Bud is a pretty active member of my caching team, actually, he goes with me more than anybody else. Bud's name was originally Gunner, he was in an animal shelter in Ava Missouri with less than 24 hours to live. I found him through the Echo White German Shepherd Rescue and we drove 8 hours to get him and 8 hours home. He had a pretty severe respiratory infection and weighed 60 pounds when we adopted him. He is now at 86 pounds and still looks pretty lean. He is a registered white German Shepherd, although he looks to be part Great Dane. While he has endeared himself to many cachers along the way, this photo of him with a deer fawn probably made him an instant hit in the Kansas-Missouri Forums. He was very gentle with the fawn and bumped it with his nose as if to ask if it was okay. He also gave it a little kiss on the cheek, then we went on our way. The fawn is very much alive, I moved one leg a little and it pulled it right back. Other than that and the clear eyes, there was no sign of life's movements. How do they do that? The benchmark lies in a pasture owned by Bud Turner of rural Caneiro Kansas. We spent many hours out there roaming around and mostly fishing. Bud is a great guy and quite the entertainment package. The mark was set when they surveyed the pasture for a missile silo, a chilling part of the cold war of the early sixties. We used to sneak up to the perimeter fence and hope we could see something, not knowing that if we did see something, it would be brief and very bright! We were trying to think of a good name for Gunner-Buddy, when my son piped up and recommended Buddy as he is every body's friend. Buddy quickly became Bud, Bud Light, Bud Boy, Bud Bud, I am sure any of you with a close pet and family can relate. Bud is one of three white German Shepherds we have adopted. He is quite the character and the rewards we have reaped from the adoption have far outweighed the cost. Life is just one big game for him, if he has a serious bone in his body, it must not have matured yet. He has found a home here, I cannot imagine what would hit us so hard that we would not keep these pets throughout their life span. I want to keep the cost of these coins under 9 dollars, freight paid, within the US. That desire of course is limited by the minting costs. They will have a white GSD head profile for an icon and will be trackable, of course. When the time gets closer, I will post prices, quantities and arrival date. Like always, I do not like to collect until I have coins in hand. The naming of the dog had nothing to do with my family friend. I was scolling through benchmark photos one day and the idea for my personal coin just popped. It is kind of a nice blend of geocaching, benchmarks, family history and my favorite caching partner. He always wants to go and never complains about how long or far, besides that, he gets to eat canned dog food and drink bottled spring water on caching trips... We often wonder if Bud's original owner has any idea what he lost. The reason for leaving him at the shelter was listed as not being able to afford the medication to cure him... If you see some blatant error, or have a recommendation for improvement, please post away. Glen Quote Link to comment
+caveman2040 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Nice coin and I know Glen is a great guy to deal with! Cave, Denton Tx Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Please count me in for a Bud coin or two! Quote Link to comment
Irish-Hunter Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 As a crazy dog-lover: please put me on your list fot two !! Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 Bud on a recent trip in Kansas, he is very close to the cache, really close in fact! A spoiler photo.. Thanks for the kind emails that have already rolled in. He is quite the Bud Boy! Glen Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Well, at least 2" will fit in a binder I'll want one for sure. Can either trade or purchase. Quote Link to comment
+Tank Hounds Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I haven't met Bud, but I have met Glen! And he met one of our 6 hounds...Ozzie...definitely want at least one! Love those dog coins! Quote Link to comment
Team Macha Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Bud on a recent trip in Kansas, he is very close to the cache, really close in fact! A spoiler photo.. Thanks for the kind emails that have already rolled in. He is quite the Bud Boy! Glen That is a very beautiful dog, and he seems so gentle too with that fawn and all. I just have to laugh at this photo cause it seems like he's saying "Hey whats the hold up, it's right over there" Quote Link to comment
+CachingCoins Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I love the coin & the stories! Awesome personal! I want several! Quote Link to comment
+Big JohnP Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hey Glen! This Bud's for me. I'm in for one. Quote Link to comment
+crazycavelover Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hi Glen. glad to see your coin on the forum. One step closer to in hand! I would be in for at least one of each metal. I will keep watching the forum for the sale. Crazycavelover Quote Link to comment
+chancerider Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Love the pics of Bud... the one of him and the fawn is one of my favorites. I still have it saved on my pc from when you had emailed it to me. Amazing how Bud could be so calm and non threatening to the fawn. So, needless to say, there's gotta be a Bud in my future - or maybe a few Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I've actually seen a white german shepard,a neighbor had one. They are pretty. Anyways, i'd be nice to put me down for two (2). Kind of partial to black nickel. Quote Link to comment
+mohr11 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Count me in for one. Trade or purchase. Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I am in for AT LEAST 2. My very good friend has a white german shephard. She will love this coin. (trade or purchase whatever will be better for you) Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 I call this one his I wish we were caching photo. He is actually watching my son and wants to go too. Just keep posting the desires and I will contact you when they come in. I also started a notebook for the e-mails. Thanks again for all the kind messages. Glen Quote Link to comment
+Bud Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Oh gosh, count me in, if only because we share a name (I've been Bud all of my life, it was easier for my parents than Greg Jr.), but also because he sounds like a great cacher to have along. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 (edited) I thought I lost him on this trip. It was a long hike, about five miles for a cache that was meant to be found by boat. We made it to the cache location and could not find it. On the way out, a deer bolted and Bud was in for the fun. He was not barking or hackled, but he sure was having fun giving chase. I sorely watch him crest the rims of two canyons and then did not see him for quite some time. I was going to trespass on private property with my pickup to go find him, by driving the cattle roads. About the time I was within sight of my pickup, he came running back. The game was on! He spent most of the rest of that day sleeping in the truck seat, between caches. Thanks again! Glen edited because I failed to use the html for the photo, posting it as a link. Edited December 5, 2006 by RattlingCrew Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I'm going to need at least two, because I have a bud (named Bud) who is into benchmarks (but is not a geocacher, so doesn't even know what a geocoin is)... --Marky Quote Link to comment
hobo dude Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 would be willing to trade for one of these Quote Link to comment
+wigoweb Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Nice coin and great looking dog. We'll take at least two. Would prefer silver or nickel. We hope to have a coin with our cache hound, Wigo, on one side after the holidays. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) Nice coin and great looking dog. We'll take at least two. Would prefer silver or nickel. We hope to have a coin with our cache hound, Wigo, on one side after the holidays. Thanks. When you do, be sure to let me know, I am a sucker for dogs and anything that has a good looking dog on it. This was at a cache on Milford Reservoir here in Kansas last January. Thanks again everybody for the nice comments. Glen Ooops, wrong image.... had to edit another post, I am on a roll! Edited December 6, 2006 by RattlingCrew Quote Link to comment
Team Macha Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) Must...Not...Give...In...To...Cute....Dog...Must...Resist...Can't...Hold...On...Must...Resist... OMG I can't stand it put me down for 2!!!!! I really love all the pictures of Bud so I hope you keep on posting them and taking more and more to post. Edited December 6, 2006 by Team Macha Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 More BUD photos? That is pretty easy, I have several hundred! We had been for a long hike on this one too, we were almost back to the truck and he kept giving me this look... Are you coming? I think he forgets that I am in my 50's and he is in his prime. Maybe it was the Dannon Spring Water that was calling his name.. Glen Quote Link to comment
glennk721 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Glen from memory I think you have a photo of the original BUD Benchmark, Think the folks would love to see that here as well , since its a aspect of the coin itself, Next time I have to send you mail, I'm going to send some doggie treats Great coin, Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Since this is becoming a photo album.... the Bud Benchmark .... JG0030 if you want to look it up! Thanks Glenn, with an extra n, I thought about doing that originally, and decided to just opt out with the link. Glen Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 In for a couple for lots and lots of reasons, but mostly because Glen is so awesome and Bud is so darn cute. Looking forward to these! Quote Link to comment
glennk721 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) Since this is becoming a photo album.... the Bud Benchmark .... JG0030 if you want to look it up! Thanks Glenn, with an extra n, I thought about doing that originally, and decided to just opt out with the link. Glen I missed the link, but thought to be a important part of the coin design to post OPPS, At least the memory is not going , only the eyes Edited December 6, 2006 by glennk721 Quote Link to comment
+redtailfalconer Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I will be in for a few of these! I have a pointer that is a great caching buddy. Great looking coin. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 I missed the link, but thought to be a important part of the coin design to post OPPS, At least the memory is not going , only the eyes You are awesome my friend! Glad to hear that you are half way to my level, my eyes and memory are gone, at least sometimes I feel that way! Here is another photo for the photoaholics... Bud was not nearly as popular with me that day. It was a bath for all three of us when we got home. They got to ride in the bed of the truck for about 40 miles, long enough for the mud to dry out anyway..... They were really having fun though! Thanks again everybody for all the kind comments. It is nice to hear fellow dog lovers sharing their four legged friends. Glen Quote Link to comment
+The 4 F's Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Not only is Bud a very good looking dog, but your love for him is wonderful! He's a very lucky dog! Great pictures too! I too would like a couple of these coins!! Quote Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 We had the pleasure of meeting Bud on our recent trip through Kansas to Colorado. He is a WONDERFUL dog, and just LOVES life! LOVE the artwork Glen! LOL!! You KNOW we will be in for a few of these! Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 We had the pleasure of meeting Bud on our recent trip through Kansas to Colorado. He is a WONDERFUL dog, and just LOVES life! LOVE the artwork Glen! LOL!! You KNOW we will be in for a few of these! I thought you might like the artwork! Tell Suzie Thanks for the help! Glen Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Awesome pictures and a wonderful tribute. I'd be in for a couple of these. Please consider doing the black nickel finish again... Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Not a big dog person, but this story is too good not to get on board I am a benchmarker, though, so I'll definitely be in for several. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 I think Bud was trying to talk Sir into helping him drive the truck away... Missy was headed for cover! They just do not understand why they cannot go in the city parks... One of these days, they will drive off without me! Thanks again for all the nice comments and emails, my notebook is growing fast! Glen Quote Link to comment
+redtailfalconer Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Wow, all these post of the Kansas scenery makes me realize how much I miss it out there. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 Not much scenery here, but this one is actually kind of funny. I met a cacher in york Nebraska and we went for an all day cache run. We came south as he wanted to visit the Initial point. We were in Morrowville, Kansas and this little dog came racing from across the street. He was barking, growling and racing in circles. He measured out the length of Bud's rope and just kept racing in circles, barking and having a grand time teasing. I started choking up on the leash as the dog was running away. All Bud wanted to do was play. About four loops later, I gave Bud some free rope and he ran right over the top of the little racer. All the yipping that the little guy did would make you think he got hit by a car. In reality, Bud never touched him, just lept clear over him. The cacher and I about died laughing, it was a blast. I'll dig up some scenery photos when the website starts responding again. Glen Quote Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Love that Benchmark design and glad to see there are plenty of Dog Cachers like myself. I'm in for one and Castle Dog "Tasha" wants one too.....so make it 2 (one of each metal if there are two. Quote Link to comment
Team Macha Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) Lol thats good I can imagine that happening seeing as how bud looks so much bigger than the other little dog. I am loving all the bud photos, you are making me want to get a white shepherd. Edited December 7, 2006 by Team Macha Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 This was a neat cache in Osborne County Kansas, a great view! There was a large thunderstorm coming from the northwest, you can see how brave the boys are when the thunder booms. They raced away from me like I was standing still. Last one to the truck has to buy supper, guess who? Glen Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 This photo was a geocache in the off road park at Milford Reservoir. The cache is being pointed out by the Bud Boy. At any rate, the adoption agency liked this photo and selected it as their September photo for their calender. That is awesome as it is both Geocaching and my birth month! He also made the cover on that calender. I was quite surprised as I had sent her over 100 BUD photos and for her to select a geocaching photo was super! Glen Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 The boys on a pretty road in rural Missouri, I probably should quit posting photos on this thread... You get the idea though, he is an active member of our team. Glen Quote Link to comment
The Washers UK Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 ME ME ME 2 please X Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) The finishes I ordered originally were misty gold, misty silver, antique nickel, antique silver (GlennK721 did you catch that? ) antique copper, and antique brass. There you go, six finishes, it sounds like I should add black nickel, but the antique nickel Initial Point coins I have are very close to black and the detail is much easier to see than the black nickel. Glen Edited to take out the photo of the IP coins, I do not want to confuse the thread by showing a photo of another coin. Glen Edited December 7, 2006 by RattlingCrew Quote Link to comment
+riflecache Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hi Glen, I would like 1 antique nickel and 1 antique silver. Great coin, you did an awsome job. Thanks, Brenda Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Since I have a couple of weeks, would those among the forums like to suggest a name for this coin? BUD or RattlingCrew? It was intended to be my personal coin, but I kind of like the simplicity of BUD. Thanks again for all the kind comments, Glen Quote Link to comment
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