+KDubs Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) I live in Connecticut, and there is an old legend about "The Leather Man." Here is his story... Leatherman once roamed SW Connecticut and SE New York from 1858 to 1889. He traveled a 365-mile loop between the Connecticut and Hudson rivers. Approximately every month he would repeat his journey. The man spoke primarily with grunts or gestures and dressed in crudely stitched leather from his hat to his shoes. The suit was made of soft-tanned calfskin leather and weighed about sixty pounds. He would sleep outside year-round mostly in caves around Connecticut and New York. There are many geocaches at locations of Leatherman caves including one at his supposed tombstone in New York. I own two of them in Conncecticut and wanted to combine his interesting story with my first venture into creating a Geocoin. The net result is the "Leather Man's Circuit Geocoin" which is a commemorative to this early geocacher. On the front is the Leather Man with his date of birth and death. On the back is a map of his ciruit, with a leather-texture background. I have some left and set up a site for those that want to purchase some. Note that if you want more than 5, please send me an e-mail to confirm I still have some in quantity. Same thing if you see this post beyond the middle of September since I assume they will move fast. I only made 250 and was able to get the custom icon. Order Here Sorry but no international orders Edited August 26, 2008 by KDubs Quote Link to comment
+LionsLair Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Nice coin from what I can tell. would it be possible to post another pic of the front of the coin? it's kinda tough to make out what is written to the left of the figure with these old eyes... Quote Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Nice coin from what I can tell. would it be possible to post another pic of the front of the coin? it's kinda tough to make out what is written to the left of the figure with these old eyes... it says "the old leatherman" - it is kind of in the shadows. cool coin! rsg Edited August 26, 2008 by RedShoesGirl Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I've heard of this legend, so I had to order a couple! Would LOVE to find a few of those caches! Thanks Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Nice coin from what I can tell. would it be possible to post another pic of the front of the coin? it's kinda tough to make out what is written to the left of the figure with these old eyes... it says "the old leatherman" - it is kind of in the shadows. cool coin! rsg Thanks RedShoesGirl - you are correct. I tried taking different photos with several cameras and they all came out about the same. Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 I've heard of this legend, so I had to order a couple! Would LOVE to find a few of those caches! Thanks There will also be a book coming out by Dan Deluca. He actually walked me to the two known sites for my caches. Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I've heard of this legend, so I had to order a couple! Would LOVE to find a few of those caches! Thanks There will also be a book coming out by Dan Deluca. He actually walked me to the two known sites for my caches. Sounds like a future Road Trip to me!! I'll have to track that book down. Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 You can use this bookmark to see the Leatherman Caches Link to Bookmark Quote Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ordered one and now will have to read about the man. i love coins with a story! lara Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Enjoy - they shipped today Quote Link to comment
+The Klever Boys Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 It's a shame I'm excluded from this If anyone would like to trade, I have a number of coins available via the link in my sig. Please drop me a line! Russ Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 What do you mean by excluded? I still have more - have sold a little over half in the first week I got them. Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 It's a shame I'm excluded from this If anyone would like to trade, I have a number of coins available via the link in my sig. Please drop me a line! Russ I think Russ is saying that International Shipping is "Not Offered" and he lives in the UK- ergo he is excluded. Quote Link to comment
+The Klever Boys Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 It's a shame I'm excluded from this If anyone would like to trade, I have a number of coins available via the link in my sig. Please drop me a line! Russ I think Russ is saying that International Shipping is "Not Offered" and he lives in the UK- ergo he is excluded. Yep, no International Russ Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 It's a shame I'm excluded from this If anyone would like to trade, I have a number of coins available via the link in my sig. Please drop me a line! Russ I think Russ is saying that International Shipping is "Not Offered" and he lives in the UK- ergo he is excluded. Yep, no International Russ I bought an extra. If you would like to trade just let me know Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 It's a shame I'm excluded from this If anyone would like to trade, I have a number of coins available via the link in my sig. Please drop me a line! Russ I think Russ is saying that International Shipping is "Not Offered" and he lives in the UK- ergo he is excluded. Yep, no International Russ I bought an extra. If you would like to trade just let me know I bent the rules and will ship him some...just hard to get to the post office for the International orders. Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 received mine today...really nice coin Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Received mine yesterday as well- Very Nice! Thanks for the Fast Shipping. Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Ok since i have gotten so much interest I will consider shipping internationally. I work a lot and it is hard to get to the post office to ship, so if you are interested please contact me by end of day Monday and I will make a run mid-week to ship. Let me know how many you want and I can figure out shipping costs. Thanks Quote Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 this is really a cool coin! rsg Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Oh, so textually textured . . . COOL ! Quote Link to comment
+The Klever Boys Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 A great looking coin and received today thanks Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Great - glad everyone likes them. Still have a few left.... Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Also for those interested there is a book coming out about the Leather Man in the next few weeks... Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Also for those interested there is a book coming out about the Leather Man in the next few weeks... Note that book was published LeatherMan Book The book and coin might make a good holiday gift for geocachers! Still have a few coins left Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 HOLY COW!! $35.00 for a book!! I think I'll wait for the movie! Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Wow - didnt see the price at first. Quote Link to comment
+j+j-jhm Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hi, KDubs. Do you have any Leatherman Geocoins left? And the price for more than 5? Or 10? Thanks. John Quote Link to comment
+The Amigos Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hmmmm......Will have to watch this! Quote Link to comment
+KDubs Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yes I do have a few left - please email me at KerryWills@aol.com first Quote Link to comment
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