Please allow me to introduce myself
Eric_Babula
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Good to meet you all! I hope to be visiting this forum more often, so I thought I’d give a quick introduction of myself.
I began collecting coins as a kid. My dad got my brother and me into collecting as something fun to do together – sifting through pocket change and filling our cent, nickel, dime and quarter albums. Unfortunately, as many kids do, I lost interest in high school and had really dropped away from coins altogether for many years….until I accidentally came across RCC in adulthood.
I’m an old RCC member (rec.collecting.coins), from, oh, 15 years ago or so. I did get to know some of the RCC members fairly well, and miss that group – there were lots of good people there! And, I see that some of them have found their way to this forum, also! I have popped in here a few times, but just have not committed to staying around. I miss chatting about coins, so I’m going to make an effort to pop in more often and try to become a regular part of this group.
My collection is relatively small, and most of it is comprised of circulated US coins (though, I do have some slabbed coins, and I do own one Ancient). I love my Morgans and Mercs, but have collected a little of a good variety of US coinage, and have an appreciation of many different types, designs, varieties, etc.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi to everyone, and I hope to get to know you all! Have a great evening, and happy hunting!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
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Nice intro. We welcome you to the forums and hope to see you posting some pictures of your treasures!
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Welcome
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Welcome Eric!
Will be posting some, at some point! Can't wait to learn from you all, and hopefully help others out when I can!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
Please allow me to introduce myself..............Are you a man of wealth and fame?
Welcome!
I've been around for a long, long year
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
Welcome to the forum!
Howdy pardner. Always good to have another likeminded person on CU. C u around. Peace Roy
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Thanks! Oops, I thought you were someone else (k6az).
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
welcome to the forum!
Hello and welcome.
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Welcome to the forum.
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name
Well...........welcome! Love that song, BTW.
Welcome and thanks for the introduction!
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Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
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Great selfie pic also! Welcome to the neighborhood!
Welcome.
Glad you're here.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Welcome to our Forum Eric! There are some very special people here, some with a wealth of knowledge that is great to tap into, some very witty folks, some very generous members, an occasional Troll, amazing coin photos, and lots of coin facts.
Welcome!!!
Welcome sir!
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Nice introduction and welcome to the forum !!!
Nice to Meet you Eric. Welcome to forum. Best collection of Coin heads in the business here. They are Old they are young. Make for great mix. We will all pitch in when asked. A lot of great info. Some satire and great coin conversion.
Kathy
Best place to buy !
Bronze Associate member
It's taste.
Please don't give him a heart attack
Welcome! You’ve come to the right place.
Rolling Stones fan?
Dave
Welcome aboard.
I thought it was "wealth and taste".
Welcome.
Welcome.
Welcome. Please post lots of photos.
We like coin porn.
Ditto..........you'll fit in OK here. We don't bite, just nibble a little at times.
We even let Troubadours in here.
Pete
I remember RCC. Howdy!
Welcome
@Eric_Babula.... Welcome aboard... Nice introduction.... This is a great forum and many experts willing to share their knowledge. Cheers, RickO
Welcome!
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Hi,
Eric Stratton, rush chairman. Damn glad to meet you.
Double post.
And when did you acquire the desire to subject yourself to this self-abuse?
Cheers
Bob
Welcome, nice intro.
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
Welcome, glad to have you on board.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
Okay, had to look up the lyrics. It was "wealth and taste" but more interesting, the song Sympathy for the Devil never charted until a remix in 2003! It was the first song on their 1968 album Beggar's Banquet, originally going to be called "The Devil is My Name"
And for those interested in the lyrics....
Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul to waste
And I was 'round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game
I stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed the czar and his ministers
Anastasia screamed in vain
I rode a tank
Held a general's rank
When the blitzkrieg raged
And the bodies stank
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
Ah, what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah
I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made
I shouted out
Who killed the Kennedys?
When after all
It was you and me
Let me please introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
And I laid traps for troubadours
Who get killed before they reached Bombay
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what's confusing you
Is just the nature of my game, mm yeah
Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
'Cause I'm in need of some restraint
So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Use all your well-learned politesse
Or I'll lay your soul to waste, mm yeah
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, mm yeah
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, mm mean it, get down
Oh yeah, get on down
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Tell me baby, what's my name
Tell me honey, can ya guess my name
Tell me baby, what's my name
I tell you one time, you're to blame
Oh, right
What's my name
Tell me, baby, what's my name
Tell me, sweetie, what's my name
Welcome! Hope your stay is a pleasant one.
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Welcome to the forum. A great place to spend a little time on a regular basis. Have fun with your collection.
Welcome to the forums @Eric_Babula!
Always have fun and enjoy the hobby!
Welcome to the forum, hope you stay and post some pics. We love pics.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
That sounds very similar to what RCC was! So, I'm excited to become part of the group! ....amazing coin photos - that's one of the things I really want to practice and get really good at. I did purchase a light stand and lamps a long time ago, but never got around to using it ("life" got in the way of my fun!). I'll probably be tapping into you coin photo experts for advice, some time down the road.
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
@Eric_Babula
Welcome aboard Erik, nice intro, have fun
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Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Dave - isn't everyone a Stones fan? Actually, I like a ton of different music, from classic rock to folk, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, punk/ska, zydeco, jazz, blues, old R&B, 80s rap, house dance, Indie, Gospel, Reggae, etc., etc.......even some country!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
Pete - I've been around the block more than once, so I've already got some teeth marks and scars! I can handle it, as long as I'm allowed to dish it out once in a while, too!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
Hello and "Welcome to the Jungle"!
Bob - I've worked in the Architectural/Construction industry my entire career. I've subjected myself to more self-abuse than you can imagine!!! A little ribbing about something fun will be a good change of pace - got very thick skin!
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!