The FUN show is usually held in Orlando and I'm able to spend a day at it each year because we have a timeshare at Walt Disney World. My avatar (not a picture of my home) represent a peaceful retirement life.
For Icon: Marillions album "Seasons End" was when Hogarth replaced "FISH" as the lead singer. And when fall changes to winter is my most hated time of season changes as I hate winter. So the "Seasons End" Snowflake from that album is my choice!
And for Handle: My Grandfather, who's name was Steven, taught me many things during his lifetime and I admired the man. My Mom gave me my middle name as Steven in respect for him. So I just go by Steven and the 59 is the year I was born (1959)
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Been a Tom Petty fan for 40 years and probably picked it after attending one of his concerts. In retrospect, Refugee would have been a better handle but Breakdown was always one of his best concert songs.
I miss that guy.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
Mine is pronounced Koo-ree-sue with an almost silent sue.
It's my first name in another language that many Hawaiians are pretty familiar with
Coins are Neato!
"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
@breakdown said:
Been a Tom Petty fan for 40 years and probably picked it after attending one of his concerts. In retrospect, Refugee would have been a better handle but Breakdown was always one of his best concert songs.
I miss that guy.
whether that be a Winged Liberty, representing Freedom of Thought, or other designs representing the values exposed by our Founding Fathers in their desire to depict Lady Liberty and the symbolism she represents
And also my Pursuit of Liberty for this land
why I served, and why I support peaceful freedom
.
Life, love and the pursuit of happiness
Live and let live
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@AUandAG said:
AU = Gold
and
AG = Silver
I kind of like them both. Periodic table symbols for the metals.
bob
I thought AU and AG were your favorite coin grades.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Mine is easy... Short form of first name and last name initial. Known as RickO where I worked in several countries and many states.... So just used it here. Cheers, RickO
It's a term we used in the computer industry (mainframes) when someone brought brought zero expertise to solving the problem at hand. Kind of derogatory but when someone was labeled a jafo everyone knew what that meant. In this context here it just means that I observer more than I post.
Successful BST transactions with lordmarcovan, Moldnut, erwindoc
Before they were banned here in California, I had a collection of .50 caliber rifles. At the time, I believe I had one from every manufacturer that produced them.
@jafo50 said:
jafo50 just another f...ing observer
It's a term we used in the computer industry (mainframes) when someone brought brought zero expertise to solving the problem at hand. Kind of derogatory but when someone was labeled a jafo everyone knew what that meant. In this context here it just means that I observer more than I post.
Here in New Zealand, we have a similar term for people from Auckland: JAFA. Not generally used by Aucklanders themselves...
@pointfivezero said:
Before they were banned here in California, I had a collection of .50 caliber rifles. At the time, I believe I had one from every manufacturer that produced them.
O wow, I neva know get people here i can talk pidgin with!
PF, where in Hawaii you stay?! I stay on da island dats no ka oi!!!
I wen get my name cause i stay go surf on da LongBoard.
One day, afta we wen pau surf, we stay talking story. I wen get sum letters mix up wen we was talking about longboards.
I been using it since then. Dat was like tweneh years ago.
Oh ya, n mahalos fo da chance in winning some gold!!!
@pointfivezero said:
Before they were banned here in California, I had a collection of .50 caliber rifles. At the time, I believe I had one from every manufacturer that produced them.
Tim
Hmmm, were your guns confiscated???
Good question. If memory serves, we were given the choice of selling them before the ban or registering them with local authorities. I chose to sell mine.
Ricko, BillJones and PerryHall were already taken when I showed up...I figured I would use the name of my company. 2 years ago the name officially changed due to a merger, but I will continue to represent the now defunct entity!
@Bongloard said:
O wow, I neva know get people here i can talk pidgin with!
PF, where in Hawaii you stay?! I stay on da island dats no ka oi!!!
I wen get my name cause i stay go surf on da LongBoard.
One day, afta we wen pau surf, we stay talking story. I wen get sum letters mix up wen we was talking about longboards.
I been using it since then. Dat was like tweneh years ago.
Oh ya, n mahalos fo da chance in winning some !!!
Had the privilege of working with Willie K as sound man/ roady. 80’s. Maui is #1 for sure. Spent 6 months there and then traveled with him on the silver circuit ( Reno -Tahoe-Las Vegas) and quickly wound up in SF
Willie K and the Warehouse Blues Band was the last I saw him. Blues from the Top. Winter park Colorado.
He passed a couple years back and Hawaii truly lost an anglic voice and a master of the Ukalali and guitar
Memories of whale watching and traveling the Hana Hwy.
Peace my brother. 😉🙀🦫
I live on an Island and used to draw and paint on beach stones! And sold them at craft fairs and in little trays in local stores all over the Island! I estimate about 5000 of these handcrafted stones sold and still have people coming up to me asking about them! I even painted one for Walter Cronkite back when he was alive! I often asked people what they would like on a stone (Onastone). Here are a couple I did for fun, just pen and ink.
@Onastone I really like that ship. Looks a lot like scrimshaw.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
@Onastone said:
I live on an Island and used to draw and paint on beach stones! And sold them at craft fairs and in little trays in local stores all over the Island! I estimate about 5000 of these handcrafted stones sold and still have people coming up to me asking about them! I even painted one for Walter Cronkite back when he was alive! I often asked people what they would like on a stone (Onastone).
Gorgeous work. Your first one reminded me of a thing that was going in around Tacoma (where my brother and his family live) back sometime pre-pandemic, where we would see painted rocks out on trailheads, in the park etc. It was called "Tacoma Rocks", and had some legs on social media for people posting finds and also discussing painting and planting rocks. We participated in putting some out as well.
Your second one almost looks like scrimshaw on ivory. Fascinating!
Wonderful looking pieces ... thanks for sharing!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
My handle started out as MrPotato on a gardening forum a long time ago, I changed it to MrSpud a while afterwards and used it as a handle on other forums ever since.
@Onastone said:
I live on an Island and used to draw and paint on beach stones! And sold them at craft fairs and in little trays in local stores all over the Island! I estimate about 5000 of these handcrafted stones sold and still have people coming up to me asking about them! I even painted one for Walter Cronkite back when he was alive! I often asked people what they would like on a stone (Onastone). Here are a couple I did for fun, just pen and ink.
Oh my. Little fella is slapping his tail so fast it sounds like a prop driven engine 🦫
The beaver is magnificent. We’ll add a screenshot to our collection as I’m sure it’s probably not available. If ever, please PM and we can go from there.
Nice work. My brother, rest his soul, would do scrimshaw on anything he could find ivory. Old piano keys ( he’d peel the thin slabs of ivory off the wooden keys! Elk teeth and scrapes recycled from odds and ends.
I’ll find an example and post it. 😉🌋🦫
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I was 40 yrs old when I first used this handle. BSSHOG has been on my harley since I bought it in 1993.
My Original Song Written to my late wife-"Plus other original music by me"
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8A11CC8CC6093D80
https://n1m.com/bobbysmith1
If you lived near one it would be an everyday occurrence for most young folks.
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
The FUN show is usually held in Orlando and I'm able to spend a day at it each year because we have a timeshare at Walt Disney World. My avatar (not a picture of my home) represent a peaceful retirement life.
My two best furry friends. RIP
Same
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
For Icon: Marillions album "Seasons End" was when Hogarth replaced "FISH" as the lead singer. And when fall changes to winter is my most hated time of season changes as I hate winter. So the "Seasons End" Snowflake from that album is my choice!
And for Handle: My Grandfather, who's name was Steven, taught me many things during his lifetime and I admired the man. My Mom gave me my middle name as Steven in respect for him. So I just go by Steven and the 59 is the year I was born (1959)
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
I am a coin hoarder.
I used to work for a three star general at the time. Not sure why I chose that as my username though.
Mine's just a nickname I've had since I was a kid. Lots of interesting stories in this thread. Sorry I don't have one for this topic.
“The name is Luke, LukeMarshall”
A Phrase I remember Brad Pitt saying in some movie that took place in “Terror Bone” Parish, Louisiana… lol
I don’t remember if the movie was good , but it hit close enough home for me the grab the name.
Oh, Ive got the 2017 PD Business strike , but not ready to showcase that one quite yet, maybe one Halloween…
It's all about what the people want...
Local 63 Ironworker.
Been a Tom Petty fan for 40 years and probably picked it after attending one of his concerts. In retrospect, Refugee would have been a better handle but Breakdown was always one of his best concert songs.
I miss that guy.
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
My parents got married during WW2 and I was born a few years later.
Jzyskowski at your service 😉🙀🦫
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Mine is pronounced Koo-ree-sue with an almost silent sue.
It's my first name in another language that many Hawaiians are pretty familiar with
Coins are Neato!
"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
My 4 Grand kids
Hannah
and
Bradley
and
Rachel
and
Charlie
Angles HABARACA
Free Fallin is my fav ☺️
AU = Gold
and
AG = Silver
I kind of like them both. Periodic table symbols for the metals.
bob
A play on two different themes
My Pursuit of Liberty, as pertains to our Coins
whether that be a Winged Liberty, representing Freedom of Thought, or other designs representing the values exposed by our Founding Fathers in their desire to depict Lady Liberty and the symbolism she represents
And also my Pursuit of Liberty for this land
why I served, and why I support peaceful freedom
.
Life, love and the pursuit of happiness
Live and let live
“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
I thought AU and AG were your favorite coin grades.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Mine is easy... Short form of first name and last name initial. Known as RickO where I worked in several countries and many states.... So just used it here. Cheers, RickO
My handle is too difficult to sum up in just a few words.
I live in Florida…and I do facelifts, and other plastic surgery. Not very creative but I like the alliteration.
jafo50 just another f...ing observer
It's a term we used in the computer industry (mainframes) when someone brought brought zero expertise to solving the problem at hand. Kind of derogatory but when someone was labeled a jafo everyone knew what that meant. In this context here it just means that I observer more than I post.
Successful BST transactions with lordmarcovan, Moldnut, erwindoc
nickname a SSgt gave me in the USMC, part of my last name and 'n8r
Hello, I'm Dave from Tennessee.
Before they were banned here in California, I had a collection of .50 caliber rifles. At the time, I believe I had one from every manufacturer that produced them.
Tim
Hello Dave, I was Jim from Tennessee once, but they still called me jesbroken. lol
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
Here in New Zealand, we have a similar term for people from Auckland: JAFA. Not generally used by Aucklanders themselves...
Smitten with DBLCs.
Hmmm, were your guns confiscated???
Pretty simple...I'm from OK and I chase bust halves.
My last name and associated candy bar. Plus 4.
O wow, I neva know get people here i can talk pidgin with!
PF, where in Hawaii you stay?! I stay on da island dats no ka oi!!!
I wen get my name cause i stay go surf on da LongBoard.
One day, afta we wen pau surf, we stay talking story. I wen get sum letters mix up wen we was talking about longboards.
I been using it since then. Dat was like tweneh years ago.
Oh ya, n mahalos fo da chance in winning some gold!!!
@Bongloard ……. Welcome to CU ☺️
"Oh ya, n mahalos fo da chance in winning some gold!!!"
Me too!!!
It's soo nice of you to give away gold on every one of your threads.
I have a lot of hobbies and areas of work that I am competent in few of which I would consider myself an "expert" in.
Good question. If memory serves, we were given the choice of selling them before the ban or registering them with local authorities. I chose to sell mine.
Tim
Ricko, BillJones and PerryHall were already taken when I showed up...I figured I would use the name of my company. 2 years ago the name officially changed due to a merger, but I will continue to represent the now defunct entity!
Had the privilege of working with Willie K as sound man/ roady. 80’s. Maui is #1 for sure. Spent 6 months there and then traveled with him on the silver circuit ( Reno -Tahoe-Las Vegas) and quickly wound up in SF
Willie K and the Warehouse Blues Band was the last I saw him. Blues from the Top. Winter park Colorado.
He passed a couple years back and Hawaii truly lost an anglic voice and a master of the Ukalali and guitar
Memories of whale watching and traveling the Hana Hwy.
Peace my brother. 😉🙀🦫
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
<---Name is Ron......RonRon
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for first loving us.
I live on an Island and used to draw and paint on beach stones! And sold them at craft fairs and in little trays in local stores all over the Island! I estimate about 5000 of these handcrafted stones sold and still have people coming up to me asking about them! I even painted one for Walter Cronkite back when he was alive! I often asked people what they would like on a stone (Onastone). Here are a couple I did for fun, just pen and ink.
@Onastone I really like that ship. Looks a lot like scrimshaw.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Gorgeous work. Your first one reminded me of a thing that was going in around Tacoma (where my brother and his family live) back sometime pre-pandemic, where we would see painted rocks out on trailheads, in the park etc. It was called "Tacoma Rocks", and had some legs on social media for people posting finds and also discussing painting and planting rocks. We participated in putting some out as well.
Your second one almost looks like scrimshaw on ivory. Fascinating!
Wonderful looking pieces ... thanks for sharing!
“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
❤️ we have many artist reside in COU @Aspie_Rocco @Onastone and myself 🥰
Here is mine by acrylic pencil
My handle started out as MrPotato on a gardening forum a long time ago, I changed it to MrSpud a while afterwards and used it as a handle on other forums ever since.
Mr_Spud
Great job, capturing sky, wood grain, and Panda fur is not easy, but you did it!!!! Looks great!
Yeah …… and have difficulty spotting well struck 1938 buffalo 🤔😳😆😂
I love the ship stone; looks as it was etched 🥰
Loved laugh-in; Ferd Burfle was a member of the Farkel Family
...
All the good handles were already taken.
Oh my. Little fella is slapping his tail so fast it sounds like a prop driven engine 🦫
Collectors of most things Beaver 🦫😎
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Dang thing. Why does it change my messages to dinky font. 🤨🦫
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶