+mousekakat Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Oh my... Oh wow... What to say! Today I had just a hard day at work. I had been yelled at, cursed at, hung up on, insulted, and the list goes on, by the time I got off at 6 tonight I was ready to just go home and climb under the covers! I get home, the sky is blue, the kids are in the back seat of the car playing, horses in the meadow across the way grazing peacefully, and it's not so bad, I guess. Then I check the mailbox and there is an envelope from "The Wishing Coin," with a beautiful koi return label and a couple of awesome stamps addressed to me... I don't recognize it at all, no postmark, no real return address.... and no customs slip, so no clue! I perk up a little bit, take my tired hiney in the house, let the kids play outside a little while so I can open this in peace and I find THE most beautiful coin inside, an oval coin, with 2 koi goldfish on one side, and a water lilly on the other with the following saying: We throw our pennies in We give our wishes to the wind May all your dreams come true May all good fortune come to you. And THE nicest letter from The Wishing Coin. I about lost it right then and there. My day had been so rough and so rotten, I was so tired, the past couple of weeks have been so damned hard, and then I opened this and it all went away! Whoever you are, you are a miracle sent from heaven to a very, very tired, stressed woman who really needed a lift in her day.... thank you from the bottom of my heart! Naomi PS... will post pics in a while, I just need to wind down a bit still! Quote
+PengoFamily Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Congrats Naomi!! That sounds like a beautiful coin!! Quote
+ThePetersTrio Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Oh my... Oh wow... What to say! Today I had just a hard day at work. I had been yelled at, cursed at, hung up on, insulted, and the list goes on, by the time I got off at 6 tonight I was ready to just go home and climb under the covers! Yikes! What do you do? Sounds like when I was a court clerk for traffic court. I perk up a little bit, take my tired hiney in the house, let the kids play outside a little while so I can open this in peace and I find THE most beautiful coin inside, an oval coin, with 2 koi goldfish on one side, and a water lilly on the other with the following saying: We throw our pennies in We give our wishes to the wind May all your dreams come true May all good fortune come to you. And THE nicest letter from The Wishing Coin. I about lost it right then and there. My day had been so rough and so rotten, I was so tired, the past couple of weeks have been so damned hard, and then I opened this and it all went away! Whoever you are, you are a miracle sent from heaven to a very, very tired, stressed woman who really needed a lift in her day.... thank you from the bottom of my heart! Naomi PS... will post pics in a while, I just need to wind down a bit still! Wow - I'm very happy for you. What a lovely thing for someone to do. Coiners are some of the nicest people on Earth. Quote
+intolerable Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 What a great group of folks here! Congrats on the coin and sorry to hear that life is managing to get the better of you. Hope it gets better soon! Oh... and what sort of coin fiend would I be if I didn't mention that I was really looking forward to the pictures Quote
+hollora Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Yes Naomi - congrats! We all need a lift now and then. Quote
+mousekakat Posted May 8, 2008 Author Posted May 8, 2008 Oh my... Oh wow... What to say! Today I had just a hard day at work. I had been yelled at, cursed at, hung up on, insulted, and the list goes on, by the time I got off at 6 tonight I was ready to just go home and climb under the covers! Yikes! What do you do? Sounds like when I was a court clerk for traffic court. In bound customer service for a large cable tv company here in Sweden Normally I love doing it, but today just was NOT my day! I was starting to think they had the telephone machine on that said something like "if you wish to yell, scream, curse, insult or otherwise berate someone, please press 1 to speak to Naomi" today Wow - I'm very happy for you. What a lovely thing for someone to do. Coiners are some of the nicest people on Earth. You are SO very right! Quote
+fairyhoney Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Oh, WOW, Naomi. to one of the best ! I simply Love it when one of ours receive something So special that perk up our day. Sometimes, mostly always, our salty matter rolls out of our eyes - Just think, somehow, someone picked up on your vibes and graciously honored you with an unexpected beauty. ( And think about it, YOU are the chosen first one) . Anyways, congratulations, Naomi, on getting this (must be beautiful) and special coin. You deserve it, my friend . Quote
nebukatneza Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 congrats! i can feel with you, after a hard day, there's nothing better than being surprised. seems to be a wonderful coin. Quote
LoriDarlin Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) oohhhh I am so happy that you got such a special coin Naomi!!! You so deserve something special to brighten your day!!!! yay to the sender with the generous heart!!!! That was so sweet and just the perfect coin for you...'sis'...cuz you're pretty sweet too ps - I just got to see the picture and it is a really beautiful coin congrats again my friend!!! Edited May 8, 2008 by LoriDarlin Quote
+Dr. Whoever Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 WOW Naomi. I saw the picture....THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
RedShoesGirl Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) WOW Naomi. I saw the picture....THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nevermind lara Edited May 8, 2008 by RedShoesGirl Quote
LoriDarlin Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Beautiful!! Isn't amazing how mystery coins can just totally make you smile forever and ever?!!!! Why I can see you from here smiling Naomi!!!!! Quote
+Tethys C Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Gorgeous coin Naomi and it sounds like it arrived on a perfect day for you. Sometimes that "customer is always right" motto sucks!! Hope tomorrow is much better. Quote
+intolerable Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 That's *awesome* and so well deserved Again, congrats! Quote
LoriDarlin Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Just put your coin in your pocket or on your desk and when someone calls and chews you out...take out your coin and look at it and it will make you smile Quote
+Droo Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 That is so awesome, Naomi. You sounded terrible in your PM yesterday I'm glad SOMETHING happened to liven you up again. What a gorgeous coin.... I'm totally jealous, but I realise I don't deserve it as much as you. Congrats. Quote
+Mauison Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Wow, that really is a beautiful coin! I love koi and those look like a Sanke and a Kohaku. =) Quote
+PengoFamily Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 WOW! That is a beautiful coin!! I love the colors!! Very nice Naomi!! Congrats on a wonderful surprise! Quote
+fairyhoney Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Oh, WOW, Naomi. to one of the best ! I simply Love it when one of ours receive something So special that perk up our day. Sometimes, mostly always, our salty matter rolls out of our eyes - Just think, somehow, someone picked up on your vibes and graciously honored you with an unexpected beauty. ( And think about it, YOU are the chosen first one) . Anyways, congratulations, Naomi, on getting this (must be beautiful) and special coin. You deserve it, my friend . Oh, yes, as I thought . . . This coin IS Beautiful And we all know that it is a special one - Just like the recepitant Just when you're feeling sad and low, Just look at this beauty and your face shall glow . . . Way to go, way to go! Quote
+GATOULIS Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Oh! It is such a beautiful coin!!! Congratsulations Naomi! Quote
+PSU Fan Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Naomi...congratulations on getting such a nice coin. After reading the posts and seeing the picture of the coin, I had to run out to the lobby of the Embassy Suites hotel to look at some real Koi swimming through the lobby. It is truly a beautifully done coin. Congrats again, PSU Fan Quote
+OshnDoc Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 That is a very pretty coin indeed. Congratulations on receiving one of those. Quote
CinemaBoxers Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Very pretty! I have a pathtag that has a similar theme, and its one of my FAVORITES! Quote
+Tschakko Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Sounds like you had the perfect day to receive this coin. Congratulations Quote
+usyoopers Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Wow! That is one beautiful coin....it made me smile also, must have just made you jump and down with joy! Hope you feel better and work goes better this next week!! Quote
+007BigD Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Sounds like it was right on schedule too! Very Nice, this coin sure did serve its purpose...Its truly amazing how such a surprize can turn your day 180* Congrats...Guess yesterday was just a bad day, cause I was that way when I got home too! 2 busses were broke, got the wrong parts, had a emergency flat repair, then had to travel 50 miles just to ORDER a hose! It all started first thing in the morn. and to top it all off I had to meet the internet guys at home...But- I NOW HAVE INTERNET!!!!!! I come home to check the forums instaed of eat lunch, Uh Oh- Forum Fever again!!! Congrats again- Glad it brightened your day! Quote
+Frank n Beck Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Wooooow!!!!!!!! Very sweet coin indeed, and looks like you received it when you needed a lift the most. Congrats, and hope things get better for you soon. It seems that mystery coiners know when to send a pick me up when needed, ya gotta love em!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
+backhiker Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Congratulations Naomi I have got to show this coin to one of my best caching friends, her geonick is koikeeper! She would love this design. Wonder if I could convince the 'Wisher' to leave one in one of her caches... Quote
nebukatneza Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 it's really a nice coin with a wonderful topic. thanks for posting the pics.! Quote
+grodan & fiabus Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Congrats to you!!!! What a day for a wishingcoin, right on time i think. You are so worth it. And what a beautiful coin...... it makes me wish I wish.......the customs let go off my chocolate soon. Karin Quote
+Mama Cache Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 That is a lovely coin. Reminds of one of best friends koi ponds they had in their yard. Congratulations! Quote
+tadpole379 Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Congrats Naomi! You certainly deserve this beautiful coin! Quote
+derschlings Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 cool... a sweet one for a sweet one. there's a really gorgeous butterfly "rainforest" here with a waterfall and several of these beautiful fish. It's kinda custom for anyone walking over the little bridge to throw in a few coins. Several times I've seen the Koi pop their heads up almost like they're saying "thanks" ... the museum curators collect the coins periodically to pay admission for underprivileged kids to come visit the "rainforest". It is SO cool. so... congrats Naomi... no one is more deserving of having their day brightened by such a wonderful gift. Here's thanking the gracious gifter for making someone's day Quote
+derschlings Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) doggone time-out... Edited May 8, 2008 by derschlings Quote
+sweetlife Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Hey Naomi, Sorry to hear your day isnt been going right for you. Seems like no matter how much we try hard doing our job and think you are doing it right, it just all falls in our laps.Things have been pretty down here as well. Lost a dear lady that I helped take care of. She passed away last Sunday and the Funeral was yesterday. So I have been pretty much stuck in the mud as well. Job hasnt worked out so well and on the prowl for another job. Hope things start picking up for me as well. Seems like who ever the coin mystery person is just knew you needed a picker upper. Glad it changed your whole day a total 360 and took your sadness away. I keep telling myself, keep your head up, if you can make it thru today and how things are at their worste you can make it thru anything. Tomarrow will be better. You deserve it Naomi. Valarie of sweetlife Quote
+luckycharmer Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 So sorry to hear about your bad day but what a beautiful coin to receive and turn it all around. CONGRATULATIONS. Quote
+OverTheEdge Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 That is a beautiful coin! Congrats! It would be a great coin to keep with you for when you need a smile during your working day!! Quote
+keewee Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Hi Naomi - WOW - what a way to end the day!!!!!!! Sorry to hear that you had a @&$ppy day. But happy to hear you have received such a very beautiful coin. Well deserved my friend, well deserved. *hugs* Congratulations. Quote
+bluecherry Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 It is a beautiful coin. Congrats Naomi you really deserve it. Also I want to say to the maker of the coin good job. This coin is very well done and very beautiful. Quote
+avroair Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 That's a pretty coin. Is it a mystery coin does anyone have anymore information on the coin? Quote
+Eartha Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Yes, please let me know if this is a mystery coin, and I will edit the title. If not, it belongs in the "What Was In Your Mailbox Today" thread. Thank you. Eartha Quote
LoriDarlin Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 IS IT A MYSTERY COIN???? well since I know Naomi is now sleeping on her side of the world I am going to step and say yes it is!! She doesn't know who sent it to her so its a mystery lol and viewing the card that comes with the coin (see above pictures) it says its to do with geocaching and also has little coins floating around in the koi's pond....so i'd call it a mystery and a pretty one!! Quote
+Team FIREBOY Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 My day has been brightened by a "wishing coin" How on earth did the mystery coin find me? I think the coin world has little angel who whispers into ears of people telling them just the right time to mail a smile. Mine is coin number 201. Since Naomi posted pictures I will not add. I just want to thank the wishing coin person. Made me smile!!!!!!! Jodi Quote
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