Announcing a Coin for the Community!

[+Mystery Ink]

How about us

 

Mystery Ink

 

[+501_Gang]

501 Gang would like to be added if possible

[+TheCollector]

Could I get on there if theres any room left

TheCollector

[+UOTrackers]

For anyone who is already on one of the two lists I have created, if there is anyway to shorten or abbreviate your name PLEASE let me know. I would really love to be able to fit everyone on this coin, but due to my slip up I can't. I've maxed out at about 80 names.

[+Team chelmo]

I know it won't help much but you could take the space out of ours and make the "c" capital.

 

e.g. TeamChelmo

 

Good Luck

[+UOTrackers]

These are just examples- Not done yet! But my back is killing me and I am way tired.

 

This is how it would look at 2 inches. The first picture is enlarged to see the names.

And this one is at 3 inches. It fits a couple more names onto it.

 

You might have noticed they are not in the same order. Each time I move names around to get the best fit. I love those small names!

[+Wij Drie]

You can add our name to give the coin some international colour.

 

So: confirmation!

 

tot cache,

team Wij Drie

[+Blue Power Ranger]

I know I am probably too late - but would love to see ours - which is kinda long, but abbreviated as BPR on most micros for space purposes..... :wub:

[+Nero]

wow, just saw this and already many pages. i'd love to be on it if theres room. i mean nero is only 4 characters

[+mudsneaker]

save 1 letter in mine by dropping the last E.

Guess it could all add up to another spot for someone.

 

Mudsneakr

[+Blue Power Ranger]

save 1 letter in mine by dropping the last E.

Guess it could all add up to another spot for someone.

 

Mudsneakr

 

BPR could use one of those 3.....

 

You are up awfully late - no doubt beating my dad (R-L-Painter) to FTFs.

[+The Moops]

Just make me Moops. "The" is just wasted space.

[+Slammer180]

Slammer180 if there's room.

[+VT-GeoDevils]

UOTrackers.....this is a great idea and obviously has folks really excited. Great way to start the New Year. Please feel free to omit our name, as that will give you room for folks more involved (a pretty good bit of room, for that matter). Thanks

 

VT-GeoDevils

[ParentsofSAM]

You could make us PoSAM if you really need to. But we would like the full name if you can swing it.

 

That would give lots of spaces. It looks very nice! Good Job!

[+Car54]

If there's room to squeeze in Car54 (no spaces), that would be great! Otherwise...........still great!

 

Mrs. Car54

[+islander1988]

Since I got in so late I don't know if I'm on the list anyway, but if so you could shorten me to Islander since that's what I tend to go by. I only added "1988" because the islander username was already taken on GC when I registered (and the real Islander hasn't been on the site for a year and a half ).

[+islander1988]

There are already 3 pages on this thread & we haven't been posting for even a day yet! I know it's too late to get my name on this coin, but maybe you could do a second coin. Maybe with just different colors or something. I bet it will sell well! If you end up doing something like that add my name. Thanks.

 

I'm really not sure, it's not my call to make. It would mean 2 more dies.

 

I had wondered about a second coin too. Maybe one for American cachers and one for internationals. If the names could all be fit on one side by splitting it in half then you'd only need 3 dies (common front, different back with the names).

 

Or maybe you could mint the first 4" geocoin.

[+wyohunter]

I am going to second VT-Geodevils and let you know, to fit in those that are more involved you can omit me if you need to. That gives you nine more spaces! Glad to see you got such a great response on this!

Edited January 4, 2007 by wyohunter

[ATMouse]

For anyone who is already on one of the two lists I have created, if there is anyway to shorten or abbreviate your name PLEASE let me know. I would really love to be able to fit everyone on this coin, but due to my slip up I can't. I've maxed out at about 80 names.

 

You've done a great job so far!!!

Edited January 4, 2007 by ATMouse

[+6 Feet More]

We always sign those nano logs using an abbreviated -- 6'+ -- so feel free to claim an additional 6 spaces by using our nano nic!

[+BisonWoman]

You can leave BisonGirl off since she doesn't post to the forums. Or, if push comes to shove, you can just put BW/BG for us.

[+9Key]

any ideas on text for the blue ring on the "quotes" side?

"9key is great and wonderful"

[+fox-and-the-hound]

Please put us back on! I just saw this one and definitely would want to be a part of it. You can shorten us to "F&tH" if you need to.

[+mudsneaker]

save 1 letter in mine by dropping the last E.

Guess it could all add up to another spot for someone.

 

Mudsneakr

 

BPR could use one of those 3.....

 

You are up awfully late - no doubt beating my dad (R-L-Painter) to FTFs.

 

a bit of insomnia lately, but here I am up n about early this morning. No new caches to go running after last night

after that one the other day where the hider didnt leave the container, Im a bit burned anyway. That was super lame. I was out of town and missed out on the ftf hunts during the weekend.

[+Shop99er]

I'd like to be on if there's room

 

If 99er's on there, then I know it'll be a HECK of a party on our side. Count me in!

 

YemonYime <--- save yerself a space!

 

If you were cuter......

 

Speaking of cuter, I'd gladly be a gentleman and give my spot to "The Truly Unpleasant Mrs. Shop99er". Yes, mainly because chivalry is not dead, but I'd really just enjoy seeing that on a coin somewhere.

 

I will bring that idea to her attention....

 

For the OP...can we fit "The Truly Unpleasant Mrs. Shop99er" on this thing?

 

Edit--I see she made it.

Edited January 4, 2007 by Shop99er

[+ByrnedFish]

Please take my name off and make room for more people, as im not very active, and probably wont be able to buy this coin. that gives you 10 more spaces!!

 

thanks

 

Byrnedfish

[+fairyhoney]

Is there room for Speeding Element???

[+sillygirl & jrr]

we sign the nanos: sg&jrr

That will save a few letters.

[+addimonk]

pick me! pick me! pick me!

[+Lemon Fresh Dog]

I'd love to be on the coin too! My name is really long though..... how about just LFDOG or a little dogbone? hahaha!

[+Shop99er]

Speaking of cuter, I'd gladly be a gentleman and give my spot to "The Truly Unpleasant Mrs. Shop99er". Yes, mainly because chivalry is not dead, but I'd really just enjoy seeing that on a coin somewhere.

 

Yime, I thank you from the bottom of my cantankerous, sneaky, black heart..... I think.... You'll notice Mr. Shop99er didn't offer! And they wonder why I'm grumpy. Harrumph!

 

Hugs and kisses on your cheeks.....both sets!

The Truly Unpleasant Mrs. Shop99er

 

The 99ers at one of their wildest moments.

[+WWC-World's Worst Cacher]

Here is how to fix your problem:

 

Sell the spot on the coin for $20.00 for each name. Give the named person 1 coin special finish and then give the balance to charity. Bet that would get the name list to a manageable size.

 

My Thoughts!

[+nooks]

Here is how to fix your problem:

 

Sell the spot on the coin for $20.00 for each name. Give the named person 1 coin special finish and then give the balance to charity. Bet that would get the name list to a manageable size.

 

My Thoughts!

 

If he doesn't pick up on it, YOU could do it! *nudge, nudge*

 

Cheers,

nooks

[+Cornerstone4]

Since you are short on space, you can remove my name from the back.

 

I truly am honored that you had placed my handle there in the original mock-up, but since space is so tight, I'll let you free up some of that.

 

There are so many coins anymore, I've had to limit myself to personal coins that I trade for, trackable state coins, and event coins. I probably won't be buying this one, so I shouldn't take up the space on it.

 

Thanks!

[glennk721]

This was mentioned earlier in the thread, what about names on both sides of coin ?? Will allow a lot of more names on the coin, this also would probably help the sales aspect as folks that have their names on the coin will be more likely to buy , Just a thought.

Edited January 4, 2007 by glennk721

[+Cornerstone4]

I just realized I didn't think this whole thing through!

 

With such a long waiting list...does anyone want to buy my spot?

 

[Parrolet]

Thank you for adding me and thanks to Parrolet for suggesting it too

 

I should have asked for the two of us to be put with Toojin & Bart and RK

[+UOTrackers]

WOW, this whole thing sure took off, more than I expected. So let me explain a couple of things. First of all, this isn't MY coin. Meaning I am not paying to have it made, nor will I be the one selling it. I came up with a design and submitted it to Oakcoins, who said they would like to produce it. It was accepted as it was, and I thought it was kinda bland. So, an idea popped into my head! "Why not fill the background with some names from the very thread I got the idea from" So I went to that thread, I started with the most recent post and worked my way backwards. When one side was full I sent the art back to Oakcoins who thought it was cool, but that I would need to get permission from those posters to use their names. So, oddly enough, a similar design showed up, and the artwork was mentioned so I popped in here to let ya'll know about it. I proposed to add some names, and BAM! 4 pages later I've got well over 150 names. The problem is, that even using both sides there just isn't enough room for all these names. I never thought this would be so popular, and now I feel so bad because I know I can't fit all these names. So what to do? There's no way I'd charge you to use your name. Perhaps a contest? Maybe I should draw names randomly from a hat? *sigh* I want to be fair here. So let me think and talk to Oakcoins and get an idea of what can be done.

[+The Moops]

You can take Moops off if you want to. I will survive

[FlagFinder]

wow looks good now i feel famous

[+nooks]

Thanks for the great design and I hate to see you concerned over disappointing people. After all, your intentions are good. Instead of making it complicated, you could go with your original idea; put what you want on the coin. If someone is unhappy because they were not included, then they are welcome to submit their own design, same as you did. But I don't think people will be that disappointed if they don't make it on the coin.

 

Lets ride the spirit of generosity wave that started at Christmas just a little bit longer.

 

Holiday Cheers,

nooks

 

PS and if you need a good laugh go here

and scroll down.

[+stepshep]

Agreed, do what you have to do, and don't worry about stepping on toes.

[+GPX Navigators]

It's a great idea for a coin and lots of fun. But agree that you should design it how it works for you. It was neat to think everyone could be on it but that is clearly not feasible and not necessary. Those you can and want to fit on will be there. When the coin is revealed it will be a suprise to all. Have fun. That's what this is first and foremost suppossed to be - a fun (obsessive, crazy, insane) hobby. Don't worry! Be Happy!

[ParentsofSAM]

Don't stress about it!

 

I would only take people's name that have posted to the Mailbox thread, since that is the coin design.

 

There is even some way to see the number of posts people have made to each thread so maybe only use the top XX number of people that have posted the most to that thread.

[pathfinderpolks]

You people post too fast... If the unthinkable happens you can add us anywhere you'd like.

Edited January 5, 2007 by pathfinderpolks

[ParentsofSAM]

Here is the page I was talking about!

 

50 people covers about down to people with 29 posts. Of course some are now inactive and you will need to ask permission for the one that have not posted already saying yes.

 

This could be a good solution! I like the coin idea and hope that it all works out!

[+Team chelmo]

I agree with all those who have posted recently. It's your coin and you are not going to please everyone, those that are selected should feel honoured. It's not worth loosing sleep over trying to fit everyone on, or upsetting those who miss out.

 

We will be keeping an eye on how things develop.

 

Best of Luck,

Mark (Elmo)

[+nooks]

And short of starting another thread, OP Please forgive me:

 

TEAM CHELMO please PM me your address so I can mail the NYE coin you won to you!

I've email and PM'd a couple of times.

 

....and now back to our regularly scheduled programing

[+sparkeeeee]

This could be a good solution! I like the coin idea and hope that it all works out!

 

Will they count both my "Team A.C.E." and "Sparkeeeee" posts? Or do I have to post this message a couple of dozen more times? JK!!!!!

 

Team A.C.E. (Sparkeeeee)