+Jackalgirl Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 We pullin' the brow now! (That is, the muster is CLOSED) Stay tuned for more comps & photos of the finished coins! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 OMG!! My Yahoo Mail just had a brain fart & deleted everything in my in box!!! Including everything I'd flagged for various reasons. Cap'n kin ye please send me the link to the participant page? Mighty grateful if ye kin. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 OMG!! My Yahoo Mail just had a brain fart & deleted everything in my in box!!! Including everything I'd flagged for various reasons. Cap'n kin ye please send me the link to the participant page? Mighty grateful if ye kin. CF30 Done and done, matey! Quote Link to comment
+TeamEccs21 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We'll be looking to trade our bounty for equal shares of all the other crew members. We'll be increasing the size of our poke to cover trades if need be. Much thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We'll be looking to trade our bounty for equal shares of all the other crew members. We'll be increasing the size of our poke to cover trades if need be. Much thanks in advance. I'm also interested in trading up to 10 of the Ghost Doubloon coins for other doubloons. More trades if I can come up with the money to increase the size of the my loot. Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Make sure ye lads & lassies who want to trade yer lucre get in touch with our Trade Pirate, irwando, who'll be giving me a final list. That way, I kin just pack ye treasure as it lies, an' save you the postage an' packin' were ye to do it on yer own. Quote Link to comment
+irwando Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Make sure ye lads & lassies who want to trade yer lucre get in touch with our Trade Pirate, irwando, who'll be giving me a final list. That way, I kin just pack ye treasure as it lies, an' save you the postage an' packin' were ye to do it on yer own. Just drop me a line and I'll keep everything organized. I'm definitely in for trading too. So far only a couple of us, but hopefully more will join. Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Ahoy, me hearties! Th' Prize Crew has returned triumphant, bearing a big, heavy* box o' treasure: * 7.6kg. Omoi!** ** Japanese: heavy! And ye can just see a hint o' th' color cleverness o' me bright an' brilliant crew, peeking out o' the lucre: This here ol' sea-jackal be packin' up th' loot into portions fer th' crew, each t' be gettin' his or her own share of the bounty. It'were a grand an' glorious adventure an' I be proud t' be callin' ye "shipmates" an' in th' future, should I be settin' sail again, t'would be an honor t' serve wit' ye again! Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Are the custom letters stamped in or marked on using a laser? If stamped in, I am sorry that I missed this cool opportunity. Gregson Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) Are the custom letters stamped in or marked on using a laser? If stamped in, I am sorry that I missed this cool opportunity. Gregson The custom text was laser engraved, but then colored with enamel (black for the light-toned finishes, white [for the most part] for the black nickel). That makes it a lot easier to read. The tracking codes are laser-engraved on the edge. Edited to add: I'll definitely be doing this again next year, so though I'm sorry you missed out this time, keep an eye on the Forums for the next Treasure Quest. : ) Edited October 2, 2010 by Jackalgirl Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I'll keep my eyes open. By the way, I like your artistic vision. I bought four or five of your coins a few days ago. Gregson Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Excellent! Thanks very much for the compliment. : ) Quote Link to comment
+KimRS Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Hoping for a chance to do this next year Quote Link to comment
GregsonVaux Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Excellent! Thanks very much for the compliment. : ) I bought four or five total of the netsuke coins. Earlier, I bought two of the lotus coins. The netsuke are extra special. In the late 1800s, the British became obsessed with Japanese art and as I grow more mature in my understanding of art, I can see why. Gregson Quote Link to comment
+guinea gal Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Prett-y! Can't wait to see mine!!!! Quote Link to comment
+burgessfour Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Prett-y! Can't wait to see mine!!!! I know, I can't wait to see mine too!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+wilg Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Mine arrived today in the Netherlands, thanks to the Captain. Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Huzzah! Enjoy yer bounty, matey! Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Not sure how I missed this but if you do another run could me in. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I deliberated a little too long and missed out too, so will keep an eye open if there is a next time! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My Doubloons arrived today. I loved participating in this project. Thanks for the opportunity, Cap'n Jackal!! CF30 Quote Link to comment
+fatkidsOTWunite Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Ours came in yesterday as well and I'm loving them - just wish we had ordered more.... Not a great pic but you get the idea Edited October 13, 2010 by fatkidsOTWunite Quote Link to comment
+guinea gal Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Got mine yesterday as well! Beautiful! Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Received my two as well as several trades. They look great! Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Wow! I don't know how I missed this I would also love it if you did another run Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Well, folks, some of the folks in on the project are actually asking about reorders. And some of them are asking about being able to do completely new doubloons. I can't promise anything (because it depends on how many people are interested), but if you didn't get in on the first run and want to get in on a second run, send me an email (dubloons@grafikato.com). I also can't guarantee that they'll be done by the end of 2010, since the process takes a while, but if that doesn't bother you, go ahead and email me. If it DOES bother you, and you'd rather wait until 2011 for next year's edition, I /am/ planning on doing this again next year. So it's up to you. : ) Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I received my doubloons today and they are beautiful! This has got to be the most fun group project in which I have ever had the pleasure to participate. For those of you who didn't get in on this 2010 Mini-Doubloon Project, you missed out on a lot of fun and excitement, so I hope you will join us when Jackalgirl, or Cap'n Jackal, as she is know to us, continues the quest for more doubloons! Many of us, who did this project, cannot wait until the 2011 Mini-Doubloon Project commences (Please make it early in 2011) I cannot express how wonderful it was to work with Jackalgirl on this project! Her design is fantastic, she is a wonderful communicator, and she is incredibly knowledgeable about the technical aspects of getting a Geocoin made and posting artwork and pictures. She was a tireless worker on this project and kept us informed every step of the way. If there was ever a question, she knew the answer or knew where to find it. Jackalgirl even suggested we trade among ourselves. Irwando (bless his sweet pirate heart) kept track of all of the trades. Believe me that was quite a job! (I could hardly keep track of my own trades, never mind all of the others!) Then Jackalgirl separated everyone's trades and sent them out to us with our orders. Who does that? Why our fearless Captain, of course. So, many KUDOS to you, Jackalgirl, and THANK YOU, Irwando, for keeping track of the trades. Many thank yous to all of "me pirate mates" who traded with me. All of your doubloons are stunning. Finally, I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow, I got "me lucre" too late in the evening to take pictures. Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Mine arrived today in the Netherlands, thanks to the Captain. That is a beautiful picture of your doubloons! What kind of camera are you using? Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I received my doubloons today and they are beautiful! This has got to be the most fun group project in which I have ever had the pleasure to participate. For those of you who didn't get in on this 2010 Mini-Doubloon Project, you missed out on a lot of fun and excitement, so I hope you will join us when Jackalgirl, or Cap'n Jackal, as she is know to us, continues the quest for more doubloons! Many of us, who did this project, cannot wait until the 2011 Mini-Doubloon Project commences (Please make it early in 2011) I cannot express how wonderful it was to work with Jackalgirl on this project! Her design is fantastic, she is a wonderful communicator, and she is incredibly knowledgeable about the technical aspects of getting a Geocoin made and posting artwork and pictures. She was a tireless worker on this project and kept us informed every step of the way. If there was ever a question, she knew the answer or knew where to find it. Jackalgirl even suggested we trade among ourselves. Irwando (bless his sweet pirate heart) kept track of all of the trades. Believe me that was quite a job! (I could hardly keep track of my own trades, never mind all of the others!) Then Jackalgirl separated everyone's trades and sent them out to us with our orders. Who does that? Why our fearless Captain, of course. So, many KUDOS to you, Jackalgirl, and THANK YOU, Irwando, for keeping track of the trades. Many thank yous to all of "me pirate mates" who traded with me. All of your doubloons are stunning. Finally, I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow, I got "me lucre" too late in the evening to take pictures. Amen!! CF30 Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Here are better photos (now that I have the time) of the two versions that we had: BTW, I activated one of them already. Any idea when the icon will be loaded? Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 AUGH! I totally dropped synch on the icons. Well, if there's something relatively minor on which to drop synch, that's it (at least it wasn't a pricing/payment/shipping mixup). I've sent the icons to Annie and she should be loading them this week. Thanks very much for all your kudos! I really, really, really enjoyed doing this project (it really was a great relief/refuge from work-related stress) and am looking forward to doing it again next year. I think what made it most enjoyable was the fact that everyone involved in the project was just awesome, and made all kinds of suggestions that were very helpful (and made the project way cooler). We all shared & learned really interesting stuff about the coining process, and because of all your input, I think that next year's project will be even better! If there's anything I could have done better or if you have any suggestions, shoot me an email, please! Otherwise, look for new information on the List (and I will post here when the next project is coming up so that we can pull off our next Press-Gang). THANKS AGAIN! : ) Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I received my doubloons today and they are beautiful! This has got to be the most fun group project in which I have ever had the pleasure to participate. For those of you who didn't get in on this 2010 Mini-Doubloon Project, you missed out on a lot of fun and excitement, so I hope you will join us when Jackalgirl, or Cap'n Jackal, as she is know to us, continues the quest for more doubloons! Many of us, who did this project, cannot wait until the 2011 Mini-Doubloon Project commences (Please make it early in 2011) I cannot express how wonderful it was to work with Jackalgirl on this project! Her design is fantastic, she is a wonderful communicator, and she is incredibly knowledgeable about the technical aspects of getting a Geocoin made and posting artwork and pictures. She was a tireless worker on this project and kept us informed every step of the way. If there was ever a question, she knew the answer or knew where to find it. Jackalgirl even suggested we trade among ourselves. Irwando (bless his sweet pirate heart) kept track of all of the trades. Believe me that was quite a job! (I could hardly keep track of my own trades, never mind all of the others!) Then Jackalgirl separated everyone's trades and sent them out to us with our orders. Who does that? Why our fearless Captain, of course. So, many KUDOS to you, Jackalgirl, and THANK YOU, Irwando, for keeping track of the trades. Many thank yous to all of "me pirate mates" who traded with me. All of your doubloons are stunning. Finally, I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow, I got "me lucre" too late in the evening to take pictures. Amen!! CF30 Amen, Amen!! Seriously, very very awesome. I will try to take a couple pictures of the two coins we did. Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Oh yes, I could not forget to "amen" the special kudo to Irwando. What a job! When it was all said and done, separating everything else took time, but it was /easy/, thanks to your work in getting it set up! Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Ooops, I forgot to take pictures. I've been out of town-again, so I will try to get around to it by the end of this week. I also wanted to add, by trading with many of "me pirate mates", I now have a better idea of the various colors of metals, enamels, and translucents that were used, which will help in making my choices for the next round of doubloons. Quote Link to comment
+longtomsilver Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Hello, today I received such a nice Mini-Dubloon as a present and I am looking for the activation code to get. I am sure you out there can help me. thanks Quote Link to comment
+GoldBugGirl Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 LTS, you have email. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Is there a list somewhere of everyone who participated and how many coins were ordered? I guess I have to add at least two to my Dutch List (wilg and JackHoe), just wondering how many more. Quote Link to comment
+scificollector Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Is there a list somewhere of everyone who participated and how many coins were ordered? I guess I have to add at least two to my Dutch List (wilg and JackHoe), just wondering how many more. Chuck, Here are the links to the participant pages. They should tell you who ordered what. http://www.grafikato.com/doubloons2011/Mini-Doubloons_2011/Coin_List.html http://www.grafikato.com/dubloons/list.htm Edited September 24, 2011 by scificollector Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Where do I find the activation code for the Doubloons? Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Nevermind, figured it out! Quote Link to comment
+Dolfy Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Any chance these may be done again? Quote Link to comment
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