+danieloliveira Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 The Lunchtime Gang Geocoin is finally a reality! Pre sales are taking place through My-Geocoin Minting has been limited to 250 coins (Nickel (RE) -125 pieces; Gun (LE) -75 pieces; Gold (SE) -50 pieces) trackable on Geocaching.com with own icon. Coins will have a soft cloisonné finish which will really make the colours stand out. We hope that you will enjoy this coin as much as we have enjoyed creating it and that you embrace the spirit of lunchtime geocaching. DanielOliveira and Bargao_Henriques The history of the Lunchtime Gang: The Lunchtime Gang was constituted a while ago when two geocachers who work together in the outskirts of Lisbon joined forces and started geocaching in their only free time, i.e. their lunchtimes. The lunchtimers’ reputation grew such that many an FTF was and is claimed by the Lunchtime Gang and every cache approved before 12H30 had its minutes counted. As a result the gang suffered many a teasing by other cachers who themselves started to "create their own gangs". The lunchtime geocaching expeditions gave rise to a strong camaraderie and friendship that will surely outlast all the caches in the world. This geocoin is a celebration of this camaraderie and friendship that the Lunchtime Gang share between them and want to share with friends, acquaintances and the geocaching community. Quote
+Team Sand Dollar Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Will you be trading any. If so I would be interested in 2. One for myself and one for my dad (Buffalo Wings) Team Sand Dollar Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Will you be trading any. If so I would be interested in 2. One for myself and one for my dad (Buffalo Wings) Team Sand Dollar You can find the presale in this site: http://www.my-geocoin.com/gb/loc_lunchtimegang.html Quote
+GeoSmurfz Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 reserve made for 1 nickel and 1 gold. Thanks Quote
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Great looking coin from these fellow geocachers. We'll be ordering some, count on that! What about the icon? Can we see it (before lunchtime tomorrow)? Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Great looking coin from these fellow geocachers. We'll be ordering some, count on that! What about the icon? Can we see it (before lunchtime tomorrow)? Sorry, but we are still working on it... Its hard work, because we have such strange faces... Quote
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Great looking coin from these fellow geocachers. We'll be ordering some, count on that! What about the icon? Can we see it (before lunchtime tomorrow)? Sorry, but we are still working on it... Its hard work, because we have such strange faces... I've heard Photoshop can do wonders! Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 I've heard Photoshop can do wonders! I’m trying hard! You can believe it! But the results… Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) Personal Coin Trade? About coin trade, we prefer to talk about that after the sale reaches the end, if you don’t mind. Thanks for you offer. Edited January 10, 2007 by Bargao_Henriques Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) The gold coins, aka Special Edition, are sold out. Thanks Edited January 10, 2007 by Bargao_Henriques Quote
+play mobil Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 The gold coins, aka Special Edition, are sold out. Thanks That's ok! We think we gonna happy with some of the other ones! Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 We think we gonna happy with some of the other ones! I'm sure you will!!! I'm very curious about these coins, because the final result is always better then the designs… Quote
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 I don't know if you're still receiving some ideas... But how about adding some Monty Python's twist to your design? I though of this: :) Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 I don't know if you're still receiving some ideas... But how about adding some Monty Python's twist to your design? I though of this: :D :wacko: But who knows? Maybe in the next coin we can use your suggestion… Quote
freittas Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) It's a beautiful PORTUGUESE coin . I already ordered the nickel and the gold version . Edited January 11, 2007 by freittas Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Yes, although this is a personal geocoin, it's the first Portuguese personal geocoin, and just the second Portuguese geocoin… Portugal cachers are now awake for geocoins and our country is a great entrance door to Europe, trough the very active national geocaching community and all the tourists that visit us, lead by our beautiful towns, beaches, general sceneries and, of course, the (fast) growing number of geocaches. Why don’t you visit us too? Quote
freittas Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 It's a very good iniciative to divulgate Portugal around the World. Congratulations Bargao_Henriques . Quote
+escondido100 Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 (edited) Divulgate?????? gotta google that one but i know what you mean ... i think Edited January 13, 2007 by escondido100 Quote
+danieloliveira Posted January 13, 2007 Author Posted January 13, 2007 I have been away and have not really kept up to date with the posts. Thank you all for your comments and interest in this coin. Quote
+danieloliveira Posted January 13, 2007 Author Posted January 13, 2007 Will you be trading any. Team Sand Dollar Personal Coin Trade? We can't promise any trades at present because the number of coins will be limited to the stated numbers. if sales go crazy we may increase the number by 50 but no more. For those interested in trades, I ask you to please be patient until we have final sales figures, which should be soon. Quote
+Bargao_Henriques Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 We ordered 2 Thanks! Thank you! We still have a few coins to sale, but is better if those interested in buy some don’t wait to much, because then can be late… Quote
+danieloliveira Posted January 14, 2007 Author Posted January 14, 2007 I'm surprised that the LE's went very quickly and that the GUN edition still has a few to go. I would have thought that the cachers would enjoy the bright colours against a dark background a bit more. It shows how different individual tastes are.... Quote
+danieloliveira Posted January 15, 2007 Author Posted January 15, 2007 We would like to have some opinions on the theme of the coin. Does anyone else out there also cache on their work breaks? Quote
+chaosmanor Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 Order placed; love the design We would like to have some opinions on the theme of the coin. Does anyone else out there also cache on their work breaks? If I had a "real" job, I would do a little caching during lunch. The last time I had something like a "normal" job, I did some lunchtime caching, until I found or gave up on the close caches I know several cachers who cache during their lunch breaks. A lot depends upon where you work, I suppose. Quote
+NFreitas Posted January 15, 2007 Posted January 15, 2007 I've order several, for me and some geocaching friends! Thanks Gang Quote
Psychochicken Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 We would like to have some opinions on the theme of the coin. Does anyone else out there also cache on their work breaks? The only caches within reachable "lunch-break-distance" are my own caches, so it is rather boring caching for them day after day . Quote
+danieloliveira Posted January 17, 2007 Author Posted January 17, 2007 Order placed; love the design We would like to have some opinions on the theme of the coin. Does anyone else out there also cache on their work breaks? If I had a "real" job, I would do a little caching during lunch. The last time I had something like a "normal" job, I did some lunchtime caching, until I found or gave up on the close caches I know several cachers who cache during their lunch breaks. A lot depends upon where you work, I suppose. I know what you mean but I suppose it's easier in a large city with lots of nearby caches. Also, the easy access to any point is another plus. Quote
+danieloliveira Posted January 17, 2007 Author Posted January 17, 2007 Order placed; love the design We would like to have some opinions on the theme of the coin. Does anyone else out there also cache on their work breaks? If I had a "real" job, I would do a little caching during lunch. The last time I had something like a "normal" job, I did some lunchtime caching, until I found or gave up on the close caches I know several cachers who cache during their lunch breaks. A lot depends upon where you work, I suppose. I know what you mean but I suppose it's easier in a large city with lots of nearby caches. Also, the easy access to any point is another plus. Quote
+danieloliveira Posted February 2, 2007 Author Posted February 2, 2007 A funny thing has happened with this coin. The manufacturing process has been delayed until the new year; in this case the Chinese new year, which happens on the 18th of February, because the factory has exceeded its pollution quotas for the year. Has anybody else had this sort of message coming from factories in the east? Quote
+danieloliveira Posted March 13, 2007 Author Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) To all those who have patiently been waiting for their Lunchtime Gang geocoins, we are proud to announce that all orders have been posted via express mail. You should all be receiving them soon. Edited March 13, 2007 by danieloliveira Quote
+danieloliveira Posted March 13, 2007 Author Posted March 13, 2007 Here is a sneak preview of the finished results. The coins look beautiful but the photographer is not so good Quote
+AtlantaGal Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 Nice! Looking forward to receiving my order Quote
+GeoSmurfz Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 Nice! Looking forward to receiving my order Ditto Quote
+danieloliveira Posted March 13, 2007 Author Posted March 13, 2007 There are going to be some left for trading as a result of people who ordered but have not yet paid for their orders. If there is anyone out there who might want one and has a nice coin to trade, drop us a line. Thanks Quote
+GeoSmurfz Posted March 17, 2007 Posted March 17, 2007 Has anyone in the US got this coin yet?? Quote
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