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BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭
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Been on a break for what seems like 10 years.

Read a couple of posts and its so good to see many familiar faces are still here.

Kids are pretty much groan up and now it's time for me to play again. :smiley:

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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,013 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thought you were kidding.
    Last visit: Nov. 21, 2008

    :o

    Welcome back!

    peacockcoins

  • DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,006 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back!

    Doug
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @braddick said:
    I thought you were kidding.
    Last visit: Nov. 21, 2008

    :o

    Welcome back!

    Would have been kinda funny I guess but yeah....it's been a long break. Life happens.

  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,363 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back, Ben......so glad to see an old friend come back to the forum.

    I just checked my PM's and saw a message about the reflective coin templates for PhotoShop.....remember those?

    That was back in 2009!!!!!

    Per one of those old PM's, are you still a collector of Classic Half Eagles?

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @Goldbully said:
    Welcome back, Ben......so glad to see an old friend come back to the forum.

    I just checked my PM's and saw a message about the reflective coin templates for PhotoShop.....remember those?

    That was back in 2009!!!!!

    Per one of those old PM's, are you still a collector of Classic Half Eagles?

    Unfortunately I sold my Classic Half eagles a few years ago to help get my retirement savings back on track. But I think I accomplished what I wanted and almost finished all the McCloskey Varieties .

    I am now very slowly working on the HM varieties for Classic Quarter Eagles.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    Oh and yeah, I remember the Reflective templates, I'm just now getting back into photographing and have forgotten how to do everything.

    Those templates were started by Space Monkey, is he still around?

  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,363 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BECOKA said:
    Oh and yeah, I remember the Reflective templates, I'm just now getting back into photographing and have forgotten how to do everything.

    Those templates were started by Space Monkey, is he still around?

    He's been long gone.

    I've forgotten how to make those reflective/reflection coin images also.

    I found template #3 for old time sake.

  • Manifest_DestinyManifest_Destiny Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 5,831 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back

    Many happy BST transactions
  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,123 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad to see you back.

    Many of us are still around.

    Some of us are, for various reasons, not.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @SanctionII said:
    Glad to see you back.

    Many of us are still around.

    Some of us are, for various reasons, not.

    I seem to remember a few of those various reasons.......good ol days. :)

  • JonBrand83JonBrand83 Posts: 480 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have only been on here a few years so we haven't interacted, but welcome back and glad your back to the fun!

    Jbknifeandcoin.com
    IG: jb_rarities

  • jedmjedm Posts: 3,024 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't remember you, it's just that I started here the same year you last posted, but welcome back.

  • TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,780 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back, I remember you.

    Trade $'s
  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,160 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome Back!

    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

    Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,004 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back. Must feel great to be back in the hobby.
    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
  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,308 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BECOKA said:
    Oh and yeah, I remember the Reflective templates, I'm just now getting back into photographing and have forgotten how to do everything.

    Those templates were started by Space Monkey, is he still around?

    Welcome back, yes it was space monkey that provided those templates. I have several of them on file if you want a copy just say so.

    My Lincoln Registry
    My Collection of Old Holders

    Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,173 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back, you had a terrific set of Classic Head gold as I recall.

  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's good to see you again.

    Have you been actively collecting all these years or too busy with the kids?

    Tempus fugit.
  • robecrobec Posts: 6,752 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back. I wondered what happened to you. Here one day, then poof.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back! So the rumors that you were in prison were unfounded? 😀

    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back! When you get back into photography you'll have to post your latest Classic Quarter Eagles.

    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Where you been? We've been waiting ages.

    Happy to have you back, Ben.
    Lance.

    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @RYK said:
    Welcome back! So the rumors that you were in prison were unfounded? 😀

    Well.......no comment. ;)

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @robec said:
    Welcome back. I wondered what happened to you. Here one day, then poof.

    Yeah, I think I just burnt out.....a friend talked me back and now I'm addicted again. I remember your Matte Proof fascination from back then.....seems you are still in it for the long haul. Beautiful set.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @golden said:
    Welcome back. If I were gone for 15 years, I would be dead.

    LOL, Time flies......I really had no idea it had been so long. Did not realize till I tried looking up dates of purchase on what few coins I have left. Dates older than my 23 year old kid.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @airplanenut said:
    Welcome back! Some may say I’m still an annoying punk kid, just a bit older

    lol, yeah I'd imagine adding a dozen years to everyone I ever knew would make many a bit older........hopefully time has treated everyone well. Shoot, I remember when you were first trying to figure out how to use a camera. Seem like it was yesterday.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @cladking said:
    It's good to see you again.

    Have you been actively collecting all these years or too busy with the kids?

    Unfortunately no......House poor (re-built home in SF bay area and well enough said) and I could never get my kids interested in collecting. Well not totally true, My oldest son has a fascination with getting old computers up and running and then letting them sit around to collect dust.

    I ended up selling most of my main collection so I'm pretty much starting over.....but will be doing coin shows on the side with a friend to help fund everything.

    This go around will be slow and steady as to try not to burn out.

  • johnny010johnny010 Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back
    Kick ass

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @coinbuf said:

    @BECOKA said:
    Oh and yeah, I remember the Reflective templates, I'm just now getting back into photographing and have forgotten how to do everything.

    Those templates were started by Space Monkey, is he still around?

    Welcome back, yes it was space monkey that provided those templates. I have several of them on file if you want a copy just say so.

    Thanks....I've reverse engineered a basic template using GIMP for now. The templates we fun but I think I'm gonna keep it simple for now and fill the whole template with coin and no mirror image this go around.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @TomB said:
    Welcome back!

    Many of us are still here, but in the interim there have been a few who have sadly passed away. If you haven't been here since 2008 then you may not know that SeaEagleCoins, Bear, Broadstruck, Russ, silvereagles92 and RickO have all passed away. There have been others, as well, but you may recall these folks.

    OMG, yes I recall every single one. That is so sad. People never seem to age in this digital world. It's sometimes so hard to remember people age on the other side of these pixels.

    Thanks for letting me know.

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,013 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BECOKA said:

    @RYK said:
    Welcome back! So the rumors that you were in prison were unfounded? 😀

    Well.......no comment. ;)

    It's good to see Witness Protection is allowing you to post here again.

    peacockcoins

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @jedm said:
    I don't remember you, it's just that I started here the same year you last posted, but welcome back.

    I'm sure we will get to know each other over the next decade+ or so.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @braddick said:

    @BECOKA said:

    @RYK said:
    Welcome back! So the rumors that you were in prison were unfounded? 😀

    Well.......no comment. ;)

    It's good to see Witness Protection is allowing you to post here again.

    :D

  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,507 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back to the party...although, I joined (2010) after you stopped posting.

    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,042 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome home. Don't worry, it's like riding a bike.

  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,042 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TomB said:
    Welcome back!

    Many of us are still here, but in the interim there have been a few who have sadly passed away. If you haven't been here since 2008 then you may not know that SeaEagleCoins, Bear, Broadstruck, Russ, silvereagles92 and RickO have all passed away. There have been others, as well, but you may recall these folks.

    Adding our beloved Mr.HalfDime to the list. RIP since 2019.

  • RobertScotLoverRobertScotLover Posts: 943 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't know you, but I look forward to reading your posts and watching your collection grow

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @Cladiator said:

    @TomB said:
    Welcome back!

    Adding our beloved Mr.HalfDime to the list. RIP since 2019.

    Wow.....all of the names make me said thinking back. Bear especially was so good at making tense conversations come down to his teddybear level.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭

    @RobertScotLover said:
    I don't know you, but I look forward to reading your posts and watching your collection grow

    Ditto........

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,788 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back to the forum !

    My Ebay Coin Store
  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,293 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad you're back!

    “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!

  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back. Wondered about you. Your kids are groan up too ? I know the feeling :). That's how I've grown old.

  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,723 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 13, 2023 6:04AM

    I do remember you, welcome back from a 15 year time warp! Not sure if you are on Instagram, but there is a thriving coin community out there. I've got over 5K followers just from posting coins, using the same handle name I have here. Some forum members are out there as well.

    10-4,
    Erik
    My registry sets

    My Instagram pictures
  • FlyingAlFlyingAl Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome back! I suppose I'm the newbie in this situation... :smile:

    Coin Photographer.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,321 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 13, 2023 6:21AM

    Welcome back!! 15 years is a long time!! I got my ancient membership badge from PCGS over a year ago and your last post pre-dates my joining by three years! lol

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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