My first post...updated with pics
MarineEAS1999
Posts: 327
I've been collecting coins since my grandfather gave me a dime folder (the kind people used to "save" money in) from Columbia Savings Bank. It was full of Mercury dimes and Roosevelts. I was 9 and seeing dates from the 1920's, 30's and 40's excited me. I couldn't believe that there were things out there so old. In it he wrote..."Remember at times your Grandfather Bob". That was 1978... He died the next year.
Now I'm 35. (Tears are rolling down my cheeks right now). I miss him and coin collecting always reminds me of him. Its almost like he knew his time was short. My collection is modern and modest, but I enjoy it. And mostly I remember Grandpa and the time I blasted the air horn on his boat. He was startled, but he never even got mad.
So, now I 'm saving four extra sets of Washington State Quarters for "my" grandchildren. Its my way of passing on his legacy... a terrific hobby no matter how big or small.
Humbly,
Ken G.
Sag Harbor, NY
Taken in Spring of '77 with Grandma Elfie and Grandpa Bob...I sure was a goofy kid.
Ken
My first post...updated with pics
I collect mostly moderns and I'm currently working on a US type set.
My first post...updated with pics
I collect mostly moderns and I'm currently working on a US type set.
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Joe.
Thats basically the same way I got started.
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Very nice story.
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etexmike
42/92
TRUE.
Now I need a tissue. snif snif. My grandfather's name is Bob too.
Welcome and thanks for making it personal!
collections: Maryland related coins & exonumia, 7070 Type set, and Video Arcade Tokens.
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"Exactly."
<< <i>And mostly I remember Grandpa and the time I blasted the air horn on his boat. He was startled, but he never even got mad. >>
That's all that matters. Welcome to the boards
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<< <i> ......................... My collection is modern and modest, but I enjoy it................
....................a terrific hobby no matter how big or small.
Humbly,
Ken Galanty
Sag Harbor, NY >>
SO TRUE!
Thank you for telling us your story. It's nice to hear some humanity and those who have a true love of the hobby around here smoetimes.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
<< <i>
Thank you for telling us your story. It's nice to hear some humanity and those who have a true love of the hobby around here smoetimes. >>
Hey anablep, the smoe belongs in the Open Forum.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Great story!
Nobody in my family collected coins...
Welcome and whatever you do stay away from the Open Forum.
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Ken
My first post...updated with pics
I collect mostly moderns and I'm currently working on a US type set.
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