I was browsing around this morning and came across an interesting biography of this man. All I can say is WOW!Link I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did.
Beer is Proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy -Benjamin Franklin-
That was an interesting read. In a way, it seems somewhat sad. Mr. Dodge seems to have shared his collection and his interest with no one when he was alive. (One the sentences says that his heirs inferred his interest from what coins he had collected.) This point is one of the reasons I really enjoy this website--the opportunity to share one's interests with others of similar preferences is quite valuable to me. It's too bad Mr. Dodge did not stumble upon the PCGS site before his death.
Thanks for sharing ... interesting bio' and nice that the family put together a tribute to him ...
sounds like an old salt I would have appreciated knowing!
editted to add: I agree with Mark ... in some ways he sounded somewhat lonely and recluse, and yet ... maybe just directed and at peace with life on life's terms. Hard to say. But in reading his nephews poem, I think he did end up sharing his collection with at least one of his family members.
Also, I agree with Mark ... thankfully we have this place to share our passions and pursuits with others who understand and appreciate
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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That was an interesting read. In a way, it seems somewhat sad. Mr. Dodge seems to have shared his collection and his interest with no one when he was alive. (One the sentences says that his heirs inferred his interest from what coins he had collected.) This point is one of the reasons I really enjoy this website--the opportunity to share one's interests with others of similar preferences is quite valuable to me. It's too bad Mr. Dodge did not stumble upon the PCGS site before his death.
sounds like an old salt I would have appreciated knowing!
editted to add: I agree with Mark ... in some ways he sounded somewhat lonely and recluse, and yet ... maybe just directed and at peace with life on life's terms. Hard to say. But in reading his nephews poem, I think he did end up sharing his collection with at least one of his family members.
Also, I agree with Mark ... thankfully we have this place to share our passions and pursuits with others who understand and appreciate
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242