+Northbound Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 We're happy to announce Grey Owl's Beaver Lodge Geocoin. This geocoin is inspired by Archibald Belaney (1888-1938) who was better known as Grey Owl. He led the world to believe he was a North American Indian and brought to light environmental concerns through his books and lectures. Coin Details: * 40mm * 30g * Gold Plated * Geocaching.com trackable * Custom Icon * 50 Special Edition (Blue Painted Sky) * 200 Standard Edition (Misty Gold Sky) * 3D Face of Grey Owl * $8.50cdn/coin For more details and to purchase yours, go to: www.northboundtradingcompany.com Special Edition: Standard Edition: Quote Link to comment
+USA 45 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) Very nice looking coin, Great history with it. I just got the Speical Editon one , Thanks USA 45 Edited December 8, 2007 by USA 45 Quote Link to comment
acadiahiker Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Ordered the special edition. Nice new Canadian coin! Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I really like the coin, would love to trade for one. Quote Link to comment
+TMOCM Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Sold out 250 coins already? That was fast! Quote Link to comment
+Northbound Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share Posted December 8, 2007 Hi TMOCM, They are selling fast, but at this time, there are still Standard Edition coins available!. :-) The 50 Special Edition coins are now all gone. Sold out 250 coins already? That was fast! ..Northbound www.northboundtradingcompany.com Standard Edition: Quote Link to comment
+TMOCM Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Hi TMOCM, They are selling fast, but at this time, there are still Standard Edition coins available!. :-) The 50 Special Edition coins are now all gone. Sold out 250 coins already? That was fast! ..Northbound www.northboundtradingcompany.com Standard Edition: Thanks, I know when I looked earlier both editions showed sold out, but I just check and the Standard Edition is now showing 170 available. Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Already ordered 3 of these LE's...that's where I grew up! Good ol' Saskatchewan. Quote Link to comment
+Northbound Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Just a quick note in regards to the icons... ..I've checked with Groundspeak, and they will place them online on Monday. (Dec 18th) Those who have ordered coins should start seeing them in their mailboxes. ..Northbound Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hey Northbound...you should follow this one up with a 'Jellyroll' coin for all those people out there with pet beavers! Quote Link to comment
+Northbound Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 LOL, now that's idea. If there is interest, we may do a second Grey Owl coin for his Cabin at Riding Mountain National Park too. We should make a complete set. Hey Northbound...you should follow this one up with a 'Jellyroll' coin for all those people out there with pet beavers! Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Got my Grey Owl Coins today! Yay, let's see if i can post a pic...nope (see Northbounds', it's better anyway ) Quote Link to comment
+Northbound Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Just another quick note, I've contacted Groundspeak with regards to the icons. Unfortunately there was a computer glitch, which is delaying the upload. Hopefully they will be put online in the next couple of days. ..Northbound Quote Link to comment
+Haughton's Hunters Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Nice looking coin. I didn't catch the reason this guy fooled everyone though, couldn't he have just preached his message as a "white" guy? Or did he feel his message would be more listened to if he was seen as a Native American Indian? Also, I noticed the wording on the coin and found it surprising that Groundspeak allowed the "Geocaching.com Trackable". Everywhere I've seen they state it must say "Trackable on Geocaching.com" or "Track on Geocaching.com". Maybe the coin will be considered more "valued" because of this. Who's to say. Quote Link to comment
+Northbound Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hey Haughton's Hunters, It was Grey Owl's childhood dream to live in the wild like a North American Indian. Once he came to Canada his dream of living in the wild came true, and the "white" lie got out of hand. The movie based on his life gives the impression that he really did not like the spotlight. He only wanted to live in the wild and write books away from people. The world/media wanted to believe he was something larger than life... ...just like we do with our celebrities today. Two years ago we took a weekend and canoed to "beaver lodge". There are probably a few hundred people each year who hike, canoe or kayak there. The trip is not for the faint of heart, but those who go are rewarded with the wilderness that inspired Grey Owl some 80 years ago. --We were camping alone at the north shore of Kingsmere Lake on a quite calm evening. (to reach Ajawaan Lake, you must hike alongside or paddle on Kingsmere Lake) At dusk, there was a sudden stir in the forest behind us where a large buck came crashing through the campsite and plunged into the lake. Dusk is the worst time for mosquito's, and we figured it was running to the only place it could get away. He swam around for about 5 minutes and then left back into the forest about 250 meters from us. We look forward to visiting Ajawaan lake again this coming summer (hmm... ...eventcache idea?!? LOL) ...Northbound Nice looking coin. I didn't catch the reason this guy fooled everyone though, couldn't he have just preached his message as a "white" guy? Or did he feel his message would be more listened to if he was seen as a Native American Indian? Also, I noticed the wording on the coin and found it surprising that Groundspeak allowed the "Geocaching.com Trackable". Everywhere I've seen they state it must say "Trackable on Geocaching.com" or "Track on Geocaching.com". Maybe the coin will be considered more "valued" because of this. Who's to say. Quote Link to comment
+Nochipra Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Wow this is the first time I've seen this one. I'd love to trade for this one. There is another coin to go on our seeking list. Quote Link to comment
+THE RED FOX RAIDERS Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Nice looking coin Quote Link to comment
+Haughton's Hunters Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Thanks for the info. Quite a story too! I wouldn't mind getting away like that myself, but with "life" these days, it sure is tough. Hey Haughton's Hunters, It was Grey Owl's childhood dream to live in the wild like a North American Indian. Once he came to Canada his dream of living in the wild came true, and the "white" lie got out of hand. The movie based on his life gives the impression that he really did not like the spotlight. He only wanted to live in the wild and write books away from people. The world/media wanted to believe he was something larger than life... ...just like we do with our celebrities today. Two years ago we took a weekend and canoed to "beaver lodge". There are probably a few hundred people each year who hike, canoe or kayak there. The trip is not for the faint of heart, but those who go are rewarded with the wilderness that inspired Grey Owl some 80 years ago. --We were camping alone at the north shore of Kingsmere Lake on a quite calm evening. (to reach Ajawaan Lake, you must hike alongside or paddle on Kingsmere Lake) At dusk, there was a sudden stir in the forest behind us where a large buck came crashing through the campsite and plunged into the lake. Dusk is the worst time for mosquito's, and we figured it was running to the only place it could get away. He swam around for about 5 minutes and then left back into the forest about 250 meters from us. We look forward to visiting Ajawaan lake again this coming summer (hmm... ...eventcache idea?!? LOL) ...Northbound Nice looking coin. I didn't catch the reason this guy fooled everyone though, couldn't he have just preached his message as a "white" guy? Or did he feel his message would be more listened to if he was seen as a Native American Indian? Also, I noticed the wording on the coin and found it surprising that Groundspeak allowed the "Geocaching.com Trackable". Everywhere I've seen they state it must say "Trackable on Geocaching.com" or "Track on Geocaching.com". Maybe the coin will be considered more "valued" because of this. Who's to say. Quote Link to comment
+Northbound Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 I just noticed a grey owl coin sold for $18.26 on ebay. We still have coins left selling for $8.50 Happy New Year! ..Northbound Quote Link to comment
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