+D@nim@l Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 (edited) I was awakend last night by a bad thunderstorm and this was the first thing I saw: Hey, it's time to cache somewhere! Good thing it will come with a snooze button so it will never get out of bed. Edited March 15, 2007 by D@nim@l Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I was awakend last night by a bad thunderstorm and this was the first thing I saw: Hey, it's time to cache somewhere! Good thing it will come with a snooze button so it will never get out of bed. Wasn't there some guys that were going to do a weed themed coin a couple of months ago? Quote Link to comment
+coreynjoey Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I was awakend last night by a bad thunderstorm and this was the first thing I saw: Hey, it's time to cache somewhere! Good thing it will come with a snooze button so it will never get out of bed. Wasn't there some guys that were going to do a weed themed coin a couple of months ago? I was wondering how many posts before someone picked up on that! Glad to know I'm not the only one who got that. Quote Link to comment
+D@nim@l Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 (edited) I was awakend last night by a bad thunderstorm and this was the first thing I saw: Hey, it's time to cache somewhere! Good thing it will come with a snooze button so it will never get out of bed. Wasn't there some guys that were going to do a weed themed coin a couple of months ago? I don't know, but everything should not be an inspiration for a geocoin. I starting to think that a parking lot micro (or LPC in some parts) has more inspiration behind it than some geocoins. Edited March 15, 2007 by D@nim@l Quote Link to comment
+nicolo Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 ... but everything should not be an inspiration for a geocoin. ... Errrr ... so nothing should be an inspiration for a geocoin? Quote Link to comment
+D@nim@l Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 ... but everything should not be an inspiration for a geocoin. ... Errrr ... so nothing should be an inspiration for a geocoin? Nope, not nothing, just everything. Quote Link to comment
Chickcharney Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I'm new to coins but I enjoy reading the threads. This is an interesting thread, i remember seeing this one too awhile back. I have often wondered where some of these "designs" come from. ANNOUNCING the BOT'S DOT GEOCOIN!!!! COIN PRICE: US$25.00 each s/h included. Yes, they cost more than the real dot. COIN: Size: 1” coin Thickness: 1mm Metal: cheap Trackable: Yes, www.geocaching.com Icon: Yes, white dot Unique Features: it's a white dot PRE-ORDER email INFORMATION: If you are interested in reserving, please send an email to youhavetobekiddingme@urasucker.com Subject: Your bank account # Geo Nick: Real Name: Country: Paypal Address: Email Address: Quantity per metal (or specify set): The HISTORY and it's "relation" to geocaching: Botts' dots are a form of non reflective raised pavement marker used on roads. In many U.S. states and in several other countries, Botts' dots are used to mark lanes on highways and many arterial roads and to create rumble strips, adding tactile feedback to drivers when they move across designated travel lanes. Botts' dots are named after Dr. Elbert Dysart Botts, a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) engineer credited with overseeing the research that led to the development of the markers and the epoxy used to attach them to the road. Botts' dots are typically round markers, most commonly white but also often yellow, and rarely found in black or other colors. They are made of ceramic, polyester, or plastics. In some areas of the United States, Botts' dots may incorporate a reflective lens. Botts' dots are rarely used on freeways in regions where it snows because snow plows scrape them off. Some roads have lanes only marked with Botts' dots eliminating the need to repaint lane divider lines. According to journalist Mark Stein, Caltrans records indicate that its personnel may have been speculating about the concept of raised pavement markers as early as 1936. However, the department did not commence research in earnest until 1953, when the postwar economic boom resulted in an alarming increase in the number of cars and car accidents in California. Painted lines tended to become invisible during rain creating a safety issue during rainy weather. In September of 1966, the state legislature mandated that Botts dots were to be used for lane markings for all state highways except in areas where it snowed in the winter. Today, there are more than 25 million Botts' dots in use in California. Quote Link to comment
+rasj & Stacey Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I have an Idea for a new coin. THis was inspired by my recent geocaching adventure. So there I was crawling around throught some tubes.. I had my helmet on with my lamp, knee pads, a backpack and all the normal gear. I find my way to an exit, which just happened to be the drain in a parking lot of a fairly large shopping area. I had noticed when I went in the other side, I had an older couple watching me veeery closely, but I put that aside and went back to my goal. The cover to this particular drain was rectangle shaped, made of thick metal but it was the typical type that you could see through. So I slowly and quietly slid the cover back, and when I poked my head out to see if anyone was around, this is what I saw... I immediately thought it would be a GREAT geocoin!! Who's in? Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I have an Idea for a new coin. ...snip some... I immediately thought it would be a GREAT geocoin!! Who's in? what's next a piece of pvc pipe capped at each end and the caption reading: Geocache or Pipe bomb?? Quote Link to comment
+Snowwolf75 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 what's next a piece of pvc pipe capped at each end and the caption reading: Geocache or Pipe bomb?? Been done! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=gckcr5 Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'm new to coins but I enjoy reading the threads. This is an interesting thread, i remember seeing this one too awhile back. I have often wondered where some of these "designs" come from. ANNOUNCING the BOT'S DOT GEOCOIN!!!! ... In September of 1966, the state legislature mandated that Botts dots were to be used for lane markings for all state highways except in areas where it snowed in the winter. Today, there are more than 25 million Botts' dots in use in California. Great coin idea!! I want 5 in each metal!! I think some of you have too much time on your hands Quote Link to comment
+aetoys Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 All the world is my muse, everywhere I look I see Geocoins. Quote Link to comment
+nielsenc Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 what's next a piece of pvc pipe capped at each end and the caption reading: Geocache or Pipe bomb?? Been done! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=gckcr5 I found that cache!! . Quote Link to comment
+plumbrokeacres Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 what's next a piece of pvc pipe capped at each end and the caption reading: Geocache or Pipe bomb?? Been done! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=gckcr5 How about a coin? Think it would ever be allowed? If anyone goes with this I want one.... Quote Link to comment
+Snowwolf75 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 How about a coin? Think it would ever be allowed? If anyone goes with this I want one.... Make sure to design it so that it has a bit of curvature... and you'ld need the seam lines where the caps are. Quote Link to comment
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