2009 Wooden Dollars

TwoShadows · January 15, 2010, 01:42:04 PM

The 2009 Wooden Dollars will be produced within the next two weeks. I finalized everything today but wanted to let each of you know these are a tad bit different. The reverse is something very ancient, historical and, at this time, storming back into the news. I will look forward to seeing how many of you will realize what reproduction you are holding in your hands! Maybe I will have to start a contest on this one? Will keep you posted as to when they will be added to the KOTCT STORE! This one is timely and yes it will play a role in my next books! Oh how I love a good mystery!!!

Triggersmob · January 15, 2010, 07:52:08 PM

You're such a tease and you love it.

ElleKitty · January 15, 2010, 09:26:20 PM

So what about the 2010 wooden dollars?

Sorry, had to say it.

Templar · January 15, 2010, 10:00:13 PM

I WOODEN LIKE TO BE DISAPPOINTED.....IT GOES AGAINST MY GRAIN.....WILL BE WHITTLING AWAY MY TIME WAITING...

YOUR SERVANT............THE

Humpybong · January 15, 2010, 10:19:09 PM

I am drooooooling with anticipation!

TwoShadows · January 16, 2010, 12:31:14 AM

Yes ElleKitty there will be a 2010 Woodie! We are playing catch-up right now as everyone expressed an interest in keeping our dated goodies consecutive which means we could NOT skip the 2009 date.

I will have to dream up something really wild for the 2010 obverse on our woodie! In the mean time it will be really interesting seeing how many of you will recognize the obverse on the 2009 woodie. Lets just say it will be very complex!

Nevol · January 16, 2010, 08:07:23 AM

Ooooohhhhhhh!!!!!!

I can't wait!!

The suspense is nearly killing me.

TwoShadows · January 18, 2010, 08:05:55 AM

I was contacted today by Kramer Laser Kreations and advised, due to complexities of the design we would have to enlarge the wooden dollar by a quarter inch or change the design. I have agreed to increase the size of the wooden dollar to keep this timely design which should be quite unique in our series. Hope all of you can live with a bit larger woodie for 2009?

Nevol · January 18, 2010, 08:13:47 AM

Fine by me! Haven't we already got a couple different sizes?

Templar · January 18, 2010, 08:22:50 AM

I PERSONALLY AM ALL FOR A LARGER WOODIE...IS THAT AN AUSTRALIAN WORD FOR SOMETHING ELSE
I DON'T WANT TO BE CONFUSED WHEN CONVERSING WITH OTHERS...

YOUR FRIEND AND SERVANT........LARGE WOODIE TEMPLAR

Humpybong · January 18, 2010, 09:42:43 AM

Ok by me, as long as it fits into my album size does not matter......Hmmmmm OR does it!

TwoShadows · January 18, 2010, 11:53:56 AM

I am very anxious to see these new creations and even more anxious to see who KNOWS what they are holding and fondling with their hands. Hey this might even be educational?

Historical---Yes
Studied---Yes
Antique---Yes
Artifact---Yes
A Key to World History---Perhaps
Timely---Yes

Re-produced by KOTCT---Yes!!!

ElleKitty · January 18, 2010, 09:26:26 PM

Alright, knock off the teasers and just post a picture of it already!

Humpybong · January 18, 2010, 10:02:19 PM

There is a name for someone like you Terry.

And I cannot repeat it here or I would be in trouble

TwoShadows · January 19, 2010, 08:30:16 AM

It is MY firm belief that we go through life everyday as a teacher or student. You are either passing knowledge or giving it. So all of you straighten up as there will BE a QUIZ!!!

Nevol · January 19, 2010, 09:45:22 AM

Quote from: Twoshadows on January 19, 2010, 08:30:16 AM

So all of you straighten up as there will BE a QUIZ!!!

I just love quizzes! C'mon, let's get on with it already!!

TwoShadows · January 19, 2010, 12:01:01 PM

I may have to come up with a prize for the first correct answer! This could be good!

I will have to see about sending the Aussie woodies down about 7 days before sending out U.S. woodies so everyone will get them about the same time?

TwoShadows · January 19, 2010, 12:34:55 PM

First TEN Knights or Knightesses to order and pay for 2009 Wooden Dollars will receive a small clear vial of KOTCT GOLD shavings. I only have 10 of these to offer and I have been told they are real gold shavings but don't have a clue for sure. One thing is for certain-they are gold in color! These are great conversation pieces and now you can add one to your world rarities collection!

Please see the official order thread and get your name on the list! Where else can you get so much value for so little?

Maybe the world will hear about our limited time gold give away

and everyone will want to join?

Humpybong · January 19, 2010, 04:39:44 PM

TwoShadows · January 21, 2010, 09:51:02 AM

GUESS WHAT I GOT!!!

Humpybong · January 21, 2010, 10:28:54 PM

A hole in the head if you are not careful

TwoShadows · January 22, 2010, 08:26:02 AM

Oh I see! Now you have joined Nevol's posse! Well I ain't skeert one bit as I don't think you all can make the swim up! Go ahead and send that hole up here and I will put it in my head for you! Oh wait, what caliber of hole are you talking about. A biggun or a littleun? (dime size or half dollar) Don't want a big one messing up my good looks!

Humpybong · January 22, 2010, 02:19:18 PM

Templar · January 25, 2010, 08:10:15 AM

WELL I GOT MY LARGE WOODIES AND A VIAL OF GOLD(UNLESS IT IS MY IMAGINATION)---BUT I DID NOT GET MY DECODER RING---I AM NOT SURE WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR---MAYBE A HINT ---WELL I WON'T GIVE UP--BUT THIS IS UNIQUE

ATTACHED IS A PICTURE OF THE COIN AND GOLD----BUT NOT THE ENCODED SIDE

GOODE LUCK------THE TEMPLAR

Humpybong · January 25, 2010, 08:11:30 AM

Hey Joe....it is the other side we want to see.

Nevol · January 25, 2010, 08:14:23 AM

Quote from: humpybong on January 25, 2010, 08:11:30 AM

Hey Joe....it is the other side we want to see.

Patience Grasshopper!

Templar · January 25, 2010, 08:14:45 AM

DARN SCANNER JUST WENT ON THE FRITZ---I WILL SEE IF I CAN SCAN THE OTHER SIDE

TEMPLAR

Humpybong · January 25, 2010, 08:25:00 AM

Yeah right..................

TwoShadows · January 25, 2010, 08:39:08 AM

The decoder rings were cancelled due to a strike by the Amalagated Decoder Ring Workers Union!

Have you put UNIQUE under a magnifying glass yet Templar? I would go as far to say you will be hearing a lot about the reverse of our coin as it has already started! Figuring out what it is is one thing. Knowing how to read it is another! Very few accomplish that task!

Last but not least, Templar I admire your restraint as there are many wishing to see that which you have seen!!!

TwoShadows · January 26, 2010, 08:47:50 AM

Hey Templar when you are ready for an educated guess feel free to email. Like it or not every one in the world will hear of what you are holding, if they haven't already, but they probably won't have the opportunity to have a copy like WE do! (Maybe it will become an Ebay money maker for us?)

For hundreds of years thousands have studied it, very few have figured it out (if they actually did) and only a chosen few can decipher or read it! Can anyone here do it?

Tobyle · January 26, 2010, 11:16:16 PM

Are there any left? I forgot ..... went to put in an order and my internet cut out - seems to be doing that very frequently lately.

TwoShadows · January 27, 2010, 08:07:29 AM

I would go and have some made just for you if I had too but there are a few left!!!

TwoShadows · January 27, 2010, 08:24:01 AM

We have a first report out of North Carolina and MADSPEC KNOWS!!! It is simply amazing what a laser can do! Congrats Madspec you are number 1! Now keep the secret!

TwoShadows · January 29, 2010, 08:22:04 AM

The turtle should be nearing Australian waters!!! Like it or not Humpybong you simpy MUST send all those woodies and silver on!!!

AdamL · January 29, 2010, 10:33:01 AM

Has my check reached you yet Terry? It should have by now.

TwoShadows · January 29, 2010, 12:19:14 PM

Yes there are a bunch of checks here now! The packages have been ready to go for days but cold and blowing snow have kept me at work and at home. Packages going out in the morning for ElleKitty, AdamL, Edix and Topher. Sorry for the delay but winter weather has not been kind to me this year. And, quite honestly, I am hoping for all of you to get yours about the same time as our Aussie friends. Of course Humpybong will have to turn loose of those extras pretty quickly as all other orders go out in the morning.

Humpybong · January 29, 2010, 06:06:03 PM

Are you sure......can't I keep them for a year or two......bugger

OK will send them on once I receive them.

Tobyle · January 29, 2010, 09:44:44 PM

How much do I need to send you for 1 set plus postage?

Templar · January 29, 2010, 10:16:59 PM

IN THE FACE OF A GOOD PUZZLE EVEN A DECODER RING DOESN'T HELP----I NEED TO PUT MORE TIME ON MY WHEEL---IT HAS YET TALKED TO ME IN A LANGUAGE I FULLY UNDERSTAND---TIME AND PATIENCE WILL ALLOW ME TO HERE THE NUTS CRACK---UNTIL THEN--I WILL HOLD OFF THE EMAIL

YOUR SERVANT AND FRIEND.........THE SECRET'S GUARDIAN---TEMPLAR

TwoShadows · January 30, 2010, 03:19:55 AM

Hey Templar have you put it under a magnifying glass? Laser technology is pretty neat considering the small size of the image. Now we are going to have to come up with another intricate design for the 2010 Woodie and a new mystery to be solved. If any of you have such a challenge feel free to email me but keep in mind I will have to have a copy of the design!

Tobyle we have asked for a donation of $5 for two woodies plus a $1.50 for shipping. I did pay more for the woodies this year as they are a bit larger than normal so we could get a good rendition of the design.

Madspec is our official FIRST guardian of the secret but I do believe Templar is hiding some knowledge as well!!!

EVERYONE who is waiting for a package---THEY ARE ALL IN THE MAIL! I AM OFFICIALLY CAUGHT UP!

minky · February 01, 2010, 01:39:14 PM

Might be too late here but wish to purchase a woody set also..As in Aus. don't know if humptybong might have any spares..

minky · February 01, 2010, 01:42:07 PM

Sorry humpybong..not of the egg variety

edix · February 01, 2010, 01:55:07 PM

I received mine today. Outstanding! My s/o has a ring with that reverse design. She also likes the gold flakes, which are now sitting next to her little sack of shredded currency.

Nevol · February 01, 2010, 05:52:01 PM

Minky, If Twoshadows doesn't have any Woodies, I've ordered extras, so I'll be able to help you out.

TwoShadows · February 02, 2010, 08:19:36 AM

Thank you for the comment Edix. While it is NOT exactly coin related it is historical and timely.

So I went ahead and jumped on the opportunity to create a little mystery here in the castle. Now if we can just dream up something for the 2010 woodie?

Templar · February 02, 2010, 08:32:30 AM

UNBELIEVABLE WHAT A LASER CAN DO......THE AMOUNT OF THINGS PLACED INTO SUCH A SMALL CIRCLE............MUCH POWER.....KEEP TIGHT YOUR COIN......LET IT BE YOUR PRECIOUS.....

YOUR SERVANT.........THE TEMPLAR AND THE SHADOW KNOWS....

TwoShadows · February 02, 2010, 12:08:32 PM

Mine are already worthy of an airtite! Got to protect those ancient archives!

Not to mention the fact it really dresses them up!

edix · February 02, 2010, 01:10:31 PM

An Air-Tite stifles that burnt-wood smell. Mmmmm!

Yass · February 02, 2010, 05:14:52 PM

A woody in an airtight. Now there is something to consider

Humpybong · February 02, 2010, 09:16:23 PM

Received a package today with the aussie woodies and silver eagles.

Am heading off to Sydney early in the morning so will not have time to re-pack and post so will do it when I return on 12-13th February.......

IN THE MEANTIME.....THEY ARE ALL MINE..........heh heh heh

Templar · February 02, 2010, 09:30:32 PM

AIRTITES FOR WOODIES----MAYBE IT COULD BECOME A SIDE LINE SINCE MANY WOODEN NICKELS ARE THICKER OR LARGER THAN MOST REGULAR COINS........ME THINKS THAT IS SOMETHING TO DABBLE WITH ON ONE OF THESE WINTER NIGHTS.......

YOUR SERVANT AND FRIEND..............WOODY TEMPLAR!

ATTACHED IS A PICTURE OF THE IRISH QUEEN BOUDICCA FROM THE 1ST CENTURY....

TwoShadows · February 03, 2010, 07:49:12 AM

There are times I wish I could have been a black horse in the 1st Century. Wait, maybe I was and haven't gotten over it yet?

You are absolutely right Edix. That burnt wood smell simply disappears in an airtite. Can't help but notice that immediately!

Templar · February 03, 2010, 08:56:47 PM

THE WOODEN TOKEN IS DRIVING ME CRAZY---I HAVE YET TO FULLY SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE SEEN------MAYBE I HAVE TRIED TOO HARD---VERY PERPLEXING---EVEN THE LITTLE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN NO HELP---WHEN I ASKED FOR THEIR HELP--THEY MISUNDERSTOOD AND THOUGHT IT WAS A PARTY----SO THEY HAVE YET TO SOBER UP ENOUGH TO BE OF MUCH HELP---BY THE WAY--THEY LIKE MY KOTCT MUG!

---------YOUR SERVER AND YOUR FRIEND---THE TIPPLER HIC

TwoShadows · February 04, 2010, 07:53:34 AM

Templar what if I told you there would be movies about the reverse of our woodie?

Humpybong · February 10, 2010, 08:32:48 AM

OK...back from Sydney so will pack up the Woodies and Sliver Eagles and will try and post them to everyone who today.

Templar · February 10, 2010, 08:40:21 AM

Quote from: Twoshadows on February 04, 2010, 07:53:34 AM

Templar what if I told you there would be movies about the reverse of our woodie?

DOES THE MOVIE RUN BACKWARD
..............TEMPLAR

TwoShadows · February 10, 2010, 10:26:09 AM

The first of many movies is about to be released! I will email you Templar with a hint!

Topher · February 11, 2010, 08:43:32 AM

Woodies arrived today, and I must say that the reverse is AMAZING! I'm in awe of what can be done to a wooden nickel! Now, how will we top it next year? Oh, and I know what it is.

But I'm not telling. I do like the burnt wood smell that comes with them, too.

TwoShadows · February 11, 2010, 10:06:33 AM

I am hoping one of our members can come up with a design, old or new, historical or educational, that will bring a challenge to laser technology and a mystery to our castle. Time will tell!

Hey Aussies! Our Canadian friend to the north KNOWS!!!

I was a fireman for ten years so I prefer the woodie in an airtite!

Humpybong · February 11, 2010, 09:32:05 PM

Woodies posted to aussies today....except 2, waiting on confirmation of addresses from Yass and Tobyle to ensure my records are correct.

TwoShadows · February 12, 2010, 08:05:39 AM

Humpybong you are truly an asset to our little community. I can't thank you and all the others enough for the assistance with our projects in the last few years. Our volunteers simply are the greatest people and coin collectors in the world. it takes everyone of us to succeed at sometimes impossible quests. We have not failed to date and that says so much about the quality of people sharing this forum. My hat is off to all of you!!!

Now Humpybong I did not see any remark concerning the 2009 mystery woodie? Do we have you stumped or are you remaining quiet until your other friends in OZ get to see them?

Humpybong · February 12, 2010, 08:06:29 AM

Shhh! .... mum's the word?

Yass · February 12, 2010, 09:22:43 AM

Quote from: humpybong on February 11, 2010, 09:32:05 PM

Woodies posted to aussies today....except 2, waiting on confirmation of addresses from Yass and Tobyle to ensure my records are correct.

Pm sent with details of new address.

Nevol · February 15, 2010, 03:03:55 PM

My Gold, ASE and Woodies have arrived!

Thanks to Terry and Barry for taking such good care of them!

I've put the reverse of the Woodie under very close scrutiny, and have a vague idea what it might be, but am probably well wide of the mark.

Pocketcoins · February 16, 2010, 02:53:30 PM

Got my wooden Dollars today

Thinks Twoshadows They look great

The back is amazing with all the detail. Now if only I had some ideal of what I was looking at.

Triggersmob · February 16, 2010, 09:09:57 PM

I received my woodies today, thanks you Twoshadows and Humpybong. Was I meant to get 3?
I knew what the reverse was before I even finished unwrapping them. The rest of my Family didn't have a clue.

Templar · February 16, 2010, 09:56:18 PM

PLEASE HELP ME OUT---I AM NOT ABLE TO DECODE MY WOODIE YET---MY EYES ARE NOT WHAT THEY USE TO BE AND MY LEVEL IF FRUSTRATION IS BEGINNING TO CAUSE MY "BILLY TO BOIL"

YOUR SERVANT IN NEED.........TEMPLER...

Triggersmob · February 16, 2010, 10:03:44 PM

Has everyone got their woodies now, so we can put Templar out of his misey?

TwoShadows · February 17, 2010, 08:35:59 AM

Triggersmob you were meant to get 3! You sent a little extra if I remember correctly so I sent a little extra in return!

Pocketcoins and Templar we will wait a few more days to hear from a few Aussies who may still be waiting on their woodies before spilling the mystery!

It is amazing that a laser can put a historical design of one of the oldest known ______s in the world on such a small piece of wood! Just think how smart we all would be if we had the ability to read that which is right before our eyes!

Nevol · February 17, 2010, 08:51:41 AM

I think Yass & Tobyle might be the last to receive theirs. Shouldn't be too long now!

Triggersmob · February 17, 2010, 09:58:41 AM

Quote from: Twoshadows on February 17, 2010, 08:35:59 AM

Triggersmob you were meant to get 3! You sent a little extra if I remember correctly so I sent a little extra in return!

Thanks, Terry. I will pass one on to Booga.

Pocketcoins · February 17, 2010, 02:17:31 PM

Had to use my head for something besides a place to grow hair. Mystery of the wooden dollar solved

Templar · February 17, 2010, 09:16:12 PM

PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE WOODIE.........WHEN I WALK OUTSIDE AT NIGHT I HEAR THESE GIGGLES------I KNOW THEY ARE LAUGHING AT MY STUPIDITY......

YOUR FRIEND AND BEGGING SERVANT...........THE TEMPLAR

Yass · February 17, 2010, 11:35:22 PM

Templar,
They are laughing with you, not at you.

Pocketcoins · February 18, 2010, 05:56:46 AM

This has got the makeings of a great contest, becouse even thoue myself and others think we know the answer any or even all of us could be wrong.

TwoShadows · February 18, 2010, 09:02:37 AM

Yes we may be on to something here! Now PLEASE keep in mind in the next few months we will proceed with the 2010 Woodie and I will most definitely want something from somewhere around the world to stump everyone with again. If you have an idea please email me because who knows what I might come up with next!

TwoShadows · February 19, 2010, 10:55:58 AM

I am almost certain WE are the only group to use this design on a coin or woodie in the history of the world. Guess that's another first for us?

Nevol · February 20, 2010, 07:10:52 AM

I now know what the design is!

(I think!)

TwoShadows · February 20, 2010, 07:55:31 AM

NEVOL KNOWS!!! Got the answer by PM just a while ago! Can't fool those Aussies!

AdamL · February 20, 2010, 01:45:09 PM

I know too

I just did a google search to confirm what I thought.

TwoShadows · February 21, 2010, 02:43:16 AM

Nothing quite like a little mystery coupled with an educational experience! Perhaps more will come but from where?

Templar · February 21, 2010, 03:26:10 AM

I FINALLY PUT IT TOGETHER.....THANKS TO ALL THE HINTS.....AND 12 IS MY LUCKY NUMBER....THE FACT THAT IT COULD BE PUT ON A WOODEN NICKEL IS AS UNIQUE AS THE REAL ONE.............THANKS AMIGOS--TEMPLAR

TwoShadows · February 21, 2010, 04:44:09 AM

Just think how great it would be if we could reproduce on a 12 to 20 inch wooden disc! Then perhaps we could really find out what we do not know? I am sure there are scholars in the world who can read this but darn few of them. I guess my question would be, "Do we really think this particular group had the knowledge to produce this item? Many early civilizations were far ahead of their time and did not have the tools or ability to possess that which they possessed? The explanation is right in front of our faces yet mankind in all his arrogance can't see the forest for the trees! (Guess you will have to wait on book three!)

TwoShadows · February 23, 2010, 11:52:56 AM

Has everyone gotten their WOODIES now? It is almost time to spill the beans!!!

Tobyle · February 23, 2010, 10:19:53 PM

Mine arrived today - thanks! I am amazed at the intricacy of the design - but am feeling too brain dead to decipher it at he moment (especially when I left my glasses at work).

TwoShadows · February 24, 2010, 12:52:16 AM

Darn I thought we had the system set up so we could not use dirty four lettered words! Can't believe Tobyle used such language. "Work" is prohibited here!!!

Paint Your Wagon · February 24, 2010, 12:59:06 AM

Quote from: Twoshadows on February 24, 2010, 12:52:16 AM

Darn I thought we had the system set up so we could not use dirty four lettered words! Can't believe Tobyle used such language. "Work" is prohibited here!!!

Tobyle · February 24, 2010, 05:42:09 AM

Sssssssorrrrrry! I guess I need to spend some time in the naughty corner ........

But yes - I've been working bl......dy hard lately. Got thrown into the deep end relieving my boss for 3 months. What I wasn't told before he left was that 3 months actually meant at least 6 months (silly me for not realizing that at the time) and that it also included getting involved in some statewide projects that I had no idea about. I think I've already in the past month accumulated 1 week time in lieue (pity they don't let us take it!).
To make it harder still, have had to make regular trips to Melbourne lately as Mum has been hospitalized since Dec and has not been going too well.

Yass · February 24, 2010, 08:41:08 AM

I've got mine. Thanks Hump. I noted the intricate design, but didn't have my loupe available. I have no idea on what I should be looking at. I'll get around to it eventually.

TwoShadows · February 28, 2010, 01:03:20 PM

There are only a few 2009 KOTCT Wooden Dollars left so if you wish to have a miniature copy of
our mystery, the famous Mayan Calander, to have and hold now is your chance! Thanks for the fun our woodie brought us for 2009. Now on to the next mystery of 2010! What will it be?

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