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Wow, I never thought I'd make it. New to the forums and just wanted to say, "Hello!", to all out there. Spent some time lurking trying to find a place to give, learn, and get yelled at (hopefully not too much). Oh, and buy. Live in Heaven, we just call it Montana, some of you will make it here some day. Not too many coin stores around, in fact we only have one. Great place, great owner but sometimes when you're looking for that something special I have to turn to Ebay, and as many of you know, if it's not encapsulated you get 'whatever' alot of times. Name's Rick. Got started collecting when I was a youngin'. Wierd story actually. An older gentleman who lived down by the creek we swam at when we were kids died when his house burnt. He was a hoarder. My brothers and sisters drug me along when I was about five or six to go pick up the coins everywhere in the burnt debris. I came away with a small coffee can full. My brothers and sisters spent all theirs, but me, I was fascinated by it. It was like finding buried treasure. I took some gas and cleaned them up a bit (yeah go ahead and say it). This started things off. My first merit badge as a scout was the coin collecting merit badge. My maternal grandfather, great grandfather, and the clear back to greatx3 were all prospectors. My family were the caretakers of "The Robbers Roost" just north of Virginia City from the 20's up to just a few years ago when my uncle passed away. That's why I think it's in my blood. My wife just says I have adult ADHD
After I entered the service I just never kept it up. If I picked something up in loose change I stuff if away but it wasn't until after marriage and kids did the spark come back. Due mostly to my mother who, at her age, wanted to clean up the house and gave me back some of the coins I had collected as a kid. A convict brother got away with most while I was away in the service which really grates on me when I ponder the thought. So here I am today. I've been back into the thick of things for about four years. I collect most anything nice and reasonably priced. Morgans are my favorite though, but hey, a nice proof V nickel makes me drool (don't have one yet, but as Wayne, in Wayne's World said to Garth, "Yes, it will be mine!"). My six year old will hopefully carry the torch. Bought him a '97 Mint Set and AE Proof for his b-day since it was his birth year (afterwards I was wishing he would have been born on a cheaper year) hoping he'd say thanks and give it back but no deal. He comes to the local shop and picks out something every now and then. So I guess that's enough intro...didn't mean to get so long winded but I just wanted to say, "Hi."
After I entered the service I just never kept it up. If I picked something up in loose change I stuff if away but it wasn't until after marriage and kids did the spark come back. Due mostly to my mother who, at her age, wanted to clean up the house and gave me back some of the coins I had collected as a kid. A convict brother got away with most while I was away in the service which really grates on me when I ponder the thought. So here I am today. I've been back into the thick of things for about four years. I collect most anything nice and reasonably priced. Morgans are my favorite though, but hey, a nice proof V nickel makes me drool (don't have one yet, but as Wayne, in Wayne's World said to Garth, "Yes, it will be mine!"). My six year old will hopefully carry the torch. Bought him a '97 Mint Set and AE Proof for his b-day since it was his birth year (afterwards I was wishing he would have been born on a cheaper year) hoping he'd say thanks and give it back but no deal. He comes to the local shop and picks out something every now and then. So I guess that's enough intro...didn't mean to get so long winded but I just wanted to say, "Hi." Prost!
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
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Russ, NCNE
-YN Currently Collecting & Researching Colonial World Coins, Especially Spanish Coins, With a Great Interest in WWII Militaria.
My Ebay!
I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.
Always looking for nice type coins
my local dealer
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Where men are men and sheep are scared ! or is that Wyoming ?
Welcome !
Proof
Katrina
Also doing coins mostly for my two little ones, but I'm hooked.
W.C. Fields
<< <i>Ah, Montana
Where men are men and sheep are scared ! or is that Wyoming ?
Welcome !
Yes, you're right, it is Wyoming
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
A little Deadwood line for ya.
<< <i>Hey MT. man, what's with the Va, W.Va handle? A Welcome from Id. Have a sis-in-law in Whitefish.
Also doing coins mostly for my two little ones, but I'm hooked. >>
Well it wasn't from the old southern song Goober Peas. A friend said I was a Goober and it stuck. If you have a sis-in-law in Whitefish you must have a brother there also? Her name wouldn't be Annie would it?
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
Ken
<< <i>Montana heaven? What would you call Idaho? >>
Potato Heaven?
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
<< <i>Hi! Do you live near Bozeman? >>
Kalispell actually (near Glacier Park for all you summer hounds). Bozeman has a couple of good dealers from what I've heard through the pipeline. But driving 180 miles everytime I get an itch would make my wife think I was "really!" losing it.
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
Got Morgans!!!!!!!!!
Love the name!
Herb
<< <i>No both are in-laws on my wife's side. they run a sm cafe just across the train tracks. sounds like you know whitefish? >>
Whitefish is only 10 miles to the north at the base of Big Mountain (ski resort town). Is it new, up on the left? Wine room, art room?
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
On the left, just at the base of the tracks before you get to the art gallery I believe. Best baked goods and great coffee. Think they may be doing lunches now as well. Oh the omeletes will smoke ya... Can't remember the name for the life of me. Small Joint in/outdoor seating, probably the best flowers outside any where else in town knowing my sis-in-law. Stop in and tell em Pete sent ya. Ask for Sharon or Mike.
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"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
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Long Live the "True King" Buddy Holly!
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
My favorite artist lives there - George Winston.
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Long Live the "True King" Buddy Holly! >>
Welcome aboard. -from the true "pretender".
<< <i>Hey, can you receive PM? >>
I sure hope so.
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
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<< <i>Hey, can you receive PM? >>
I sure hope so. >>
Was set to 'Off' but I'm ready now.
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
Glenn
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<< <i> On the left, just at the base of the tracks before you get to the art gallery I believe. Best baked goods and great coffee. Think they may be doing lunches now as well. Oh the omeletes will smoke ya... Can't remember the name for the life of me. Small Joint in/outdoor seating, probably the best flowers outside any where else in town knowing my sis-in-law. Stop in and tell em Pete sent ya. Ask for Sharon or Mike. >>
The Wildwood Cafe and Bakery on Wisconsin, that has to be it!
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.