+ECplus3 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I've been working on this design for awhile -- ever since I bushwacked 200 meters through a blackberry bramble before finding the cache -- and the trail. In retrospect the trek wasn't that bad, but it sure felt horrible while I was enduring it! The deerflies were the size of hummingbirds, the thorns made mincemeat of my jeans, and the wildlife (though not dangerous) seemed to be mocking me every step. This coin is for everyone who makes this a habit. Quote Link to comment
+Highland Horde Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 ooohhhh that reminds me of my trip to Sibley Stone (GC2238) I would LOVE to get one of these. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 its a beautiful coin personally i find the font and the red color hard to read Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Great Design, i like one or a set too. Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 let me know when they're ready! ILYK Quote Link to comment
+2LittleCache Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Absolutely wonderful idea!! I'll take a set when they're ready! Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Funny! That is how I got into caching...well sort of! A friend of ours came by on his bike for a visit. Since he was wearing bicycle shorts I noticed how shredded and scabby his legs were. I asked him if he had been in an accident with his bike on the way to work but he said no, he'd been geocaching on bike again. So, then he had to explain what geocaching was and I thought it sure sounded fun! We got our GPS a few days later but it took me a while to figure out not to cache in shorts. BTW, we have our own version of Bushwacking Through Hell here in Australia if you want to do a v.2 someday... Quote Link to comment
+kini_ont Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Love it count me in too Been there but then again who hasn't Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Final mint art has been approved and these are now in the sample phase. personally i find the font and the red color hard to read The first draft was definitely hard to read, so I re-worked the text (this made the mint happier too as there were less tiny areas for them to fill). It may still be dark on the black nickel finish, but the red is a bit brighter too so it should still be easy to read. I am having samples made in antiques and black nickel. Any special requests? Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Nice, but as a parent, I am not too keen on my kids potentially finding geocoins in a cache with profanity on them. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 The first draft was definitely hard to read, so I re-worked the text (this made the mint happier too as there were less tiny areas for them to fill). It may still be dark on the black nickel finish, but the red is a bit brighter too so it should still be easy to read. those look awesome, how much are they going to be, and shipping to Canada? Nice, but as a parent, I am not too keen on my kids potentially finding geocoins in a cache with profanity on them. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 The first draft was definitely hard to read, so I re-worked the text (this made the mint happier too as there were less tiny areas for them to fill). It may still be dark on the black nickel finish, but the red is a bit brighter too so it should still be easy to read. those look awesome, how much are they going to be, and shipping to Canada? Nice, but as a parent, I am not too keen on my kids potentially finding geocoins in a cache with profanity on them. Given the context I don't consider the word 'Hell' profane. However I do respect your concern. There are some coins I would not like my children finding that others consider perfectly acceptable. Quote Link to comment
+kehunt64 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Should the word "bushwacking" have another "h" added? The Webster's dictionary shows it spelled as "bushwhacking". Edited August 27, 2010 by kehunt64 Quote Link to comment
+Swansea Jack Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 PM your way, great coins i'm in for a full set please Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Should the word "bushwacking" have another "h" added? The Webster's dictionary shows it spelled as "bushwhacking". Whoa! Epic save!! I had it spelled correctly in my first draft, but must have hit backspace while editing it before it was converted to shapes! Thanks for the catch! Edited August 27, 2010 by E&Cplus3 Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 PM your way, great coins i'm in for a full set please I can't receive PMs due to the '&' in my user name. Please contact me through my profile page. Quote Link to comment
+kehunt64 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Should the word "bushwacking" have another "h" added? The Webster's dictionary shows it spelled as "bushwhacking". Whoa! Epic save!! I had it spelled correctly in my first draft, but must have hit backspace while editing it before it was converted to shapes! Thanks for the catch! You're welcome Quote Link to comment
+Woyi and Waya Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hahaha! That's awesome, I'm seriously gonna want one Quote Link to comment
+kehunt64 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Should the word "bushwacking" have another "h" added? The Webster's dictionary shows it spelled as "bushwhacking". Whoa! Epic save!! I had it spelled correctly in my first draft, but must have hit backspace while editing it before it was converted to shapes! Thanks for the catch! Nice!! I have definitely bushwhacked to a cache, unnecessarily, more times than I care to count Quote Link to comment
acadiahiker Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Been there, done that! My camera is still out there somewhere! Quote Link to comment
+Swansea Jack Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 PM your way, great coins i'm in for a full set please I can't receive PMs due to the '&' in my user name. Please contact me through my profile page. All done Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 The samples are in! The mint messed up one thing: the blue sky on the back should have been soft enamel. But other than that I'm pretty happy with how they turned out! I won't be doing any LEs or XLEs on these ones. Just the four finishes so that people can pick their favourite(s). Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Title changes for the OP. Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Title changes for the OP. Man, the globe is quick! Quote Link to comment
+LuckyAquar Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Wow, love the coins. We have bushwhacked thru some pretty rough places, sometimes we managed to get the cache and sometimes we didn't. Quote Link to comment
+Highland Horde Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 now how do I decide which one to get....I want to get one...well i want to get all of them...but at least one kinda as a token of my trek to Sibley Stone I am actually thinking about taking another trip this winter there ...lol Hey then I can justify 2 coins Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 You're not concerned about the lack of contrast between foreground and background on the front side of the coin? On the bn version especially it's hard to distinguish the two in the pic. Perhaps IRL it shows better. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 You're not concerned about the lack of contrast between foreground and background on the front side of the coin? On the bn version especially it's hard to distinguish the two in the pic. Perhaps IRL it shows better. The enamel on the front isn't actually black. It is a dark grey. There is a bit more contrast than these photos show. Quote Link to comment
+crossmage Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 The enamel on the front isn't actually black. It is a dark grey. There is a bit more contrast than these photos show. I think the key when photographing the metals is to get them to reflect something bright white - that what the lightboxes do. But based on the descriptions, I think its the shiny silver ones i want - put me down for four immediate purchase when you are ready. (I just finished helping some caching friends with a Cerberus float and want to give a couple of the coins to them - the third for me and the 4th to send out). Quote Link to comment
+coman123 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Adding me to the "I would love one" will also "bump" this thread I love the Black Nickle finish Coman Quote Link to comment
+releasethedogs Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 how much are these and when can we buy them? Quote Link to comment
+Red_Devil35 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Given my caching name, and the fact that I can't find a trail to save my life, I think I would like one. Black nickel, please. Quote Link to comment
+K9JCA Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Given my caching name, and the fact that I can't find a trail to save my life, I think I would like one. Black nickel, please. I am new to Geocoins and whenever I run across a post like this one where I wish to purchase I never seem to be able to figure out how to do so. Can anyone fill this newbie in on how the works? Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Given my caching name, and the fact that I can't find a trail to save my life, I think I would like one. Black nickel, please. I am new to Geocoins and whenever I run across a post like this one where I wish to purchase I never seem to be able to figure out how to do so. Can anyone fill this newbie in on how the works? I'll be announcing the pre-sale dates and details on how to order this coin very soon! Thanks for the positive feedback on the coin!!! Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 The Bushwhacking Through Hell coin pre-sale will begin on Monday October 4th at 11:00 Eastern. There will be 6 versions: The pre-sale will take place on my website at: http://phdcoins.ca Quote Link to comment
+Woyi and Waya Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 muahaha! first to order Quote Link to comment
+KimRS Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) A black antique nickel dog ordered My son got to choose witch colour to order Edited October 4, 2010 by KimRS Quote Link to comment
+Swansea Jack Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Complete set ordered liked the bloodhound so much got a spare Quote Link to comment
+coman123 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Bushwhacking Through Hell - 3 coin Black Nickel SET ordered Can't wait Thanks for the new coins Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Three days to go in the pre-sale for the Bushwhacking Through Hell coin! The pre-sale will end at midnight on October 14th. Quote Link to comment
+TerraViators Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Damnit, I missed it. Nice looking coin, Quote Link to comment
+tonyandamanda Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Wish I had caught this one in time. Coins look AWEsome! Quote Link to comment
eseurat Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Awwww.....shucks, missed this pre-sale If you have any extras please let me know. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Awwww.....shucks, missed this pre-sale If you have any extras please let me know. I always make extras of every version just in case. Once all the orders are filled, the remaining coins will go up for sale on my website. I'll announce it here and in a newsletter. Quote Link to comment
eseurat Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Awwww.....shucks, missed this pre-sale If you have any extras please let me know. I always make extras of every version just in case. Once all the orders are filled, the remaining coins will go up for sale on my website. I'll announce it here and in a newsletter. Thanks, I appreciate it Quote Link to comment
+Swansea Jack Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Any update on these? Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Any update on these? Most recent update from the mint is that the coins will ship on or before Nov 15th. Quote Link to comment
+releasethedogs Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hello E&Cplus3 I bought a One "Bloodhound Coin" and One "Ghosthound Coin" from you on Oct 13th. My order no is 289. The paypal went through to the wrong address. I emailed you immediately and told you that the order needed to be switched, nearly a month later I have not heard from you. Please contact me for the correct address as i will not post it in a public forum. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Hello E&Cplus3 I bought a One "Bloodhound Coin" and One "Ghosthound Coin" from you on Oct 13th. My order no is 289. The paypal went through to the wrong address. I emailed you immediately and told you that the order needed to be switched, nearly a month later I have not heard from you. Please contact me for the correct address as i will not post it in a public forum. Hi there, I received your email with the corrected address and updated my order sheet accordingly. Cheers! Quote Link to comment
+releasethedogs Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hello E&Cplus3 I bought a One "Bloodhound Coin" and One "Ghosthound Coin" from you on Oct 13th. My order no is 289. The paypal went through to the wrong address. I emailed you immediately and told you that the order needed to be switched, nearly a month later I have not heard from you. Please contact me for the correct address as i will not post it in a public forum. Hi there, I received your email with the corrected address and updated my order sheet accordingly. Cheers! Thank you. I am excited for my first Geocoins! Quote Link to comment
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