A few thoughts . . . and 10,000
ajaan
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Coins the Forum and Everything . . . (with apologies to Douglas Adams).
This is my 10,000th post here on the CU Forums. I figured it might as well be something thoughtful unlike my previous 9999 posts.
This forum, for better or worse, better I hope to think, has become part of my life. Not my whole life, but part of it. I have met, in person and through cyberspace, many people here. Practically all of them are fine outstanding individuals and I have thoroughly enjoyed my interaction with you all. Be it just shooting PMs back and forth with someone in a foreign country, shooting pool in a dive in Asheville, NC, meeting members at National, and small, shows, or tasting the delicacies at Smokey Bones, it has been enjoyable.
Coin collecting has been an interest of mine since 1964 when my late uncle gave me a brand new 1964 Half Dollar. My older brothers collected coins and it was just a natural progression for me. Today, I am the only one of us fine who still collect. There have been moments of collecting inactivity, like from 1984-1989 when I lived in Thailand, but the ‘bug’ has always been there. It grew strongest when I started getting involved in non-US coins that is the DARKSIDE.
Although Coin Collecting, with a capital C, is always with me, collecting a specific coin is ephemeral (you may have to look up that word spinaker
) to me. I buy a coin, enjoy it for a while, and then sell it. There are some collectors who never sell coins, I can respect that, but that isn’t for me. As many of you know, my collecting interests change every once in a while.
I also believe coins are not only for collectors. Many times I see people complain that a coin has been ‘ruined’ because it was holed, had initials scratched in it, colored, or whatever. I have no problem with coins that have met this fate. Different people use coins for different reasons; the main one obviously is for commerce. If someone wants to make a pendant out of a coin, fine. If another person wants to put his loved one’s initials that also is fine with me. Color a coin to make it a piece of art?, more power to you. I just can’t bring myself to fault someone for ‘damaging’ a coin they own. We, as collectors, don’t own Coins unless we have legal possession of them.
I would be remiss to end this essay without a word about my wife, Kelly. I feel so fortunate to have a spouse who supports my collecting habit, and yes, it is a habit, one hundred percent. Without her, collecting wouldn’t be so fun. How many of us have a spouse who tells you ‘I think for Christmas we should just plan a trip as a gift for each of it. The trip can even be coin related.’ Wow! What a woman! She said our vacation can be coin related. Although, I think her real motive is just too met up with her drinking buddy spinaker, but that is a different story.
To all of you, thanks for the first 10,000.
This is my 10,000th post here on the CU Forums. I figured it might as well be something thoughtful unlike my previous 9999 posts.
This forum, for better or worse, better I hope to think, has become part of my life. Not my whole life, but part of it. I have met, in person and through cyberspace, many people here. Practically all of them are fine outstanding individuals and I have thoroughly enjoyed my interaction with you all. Be it just shooting PMs back and forth with someone in a foreign country, shooting pool in a dive in Asheville, NC, meeting members at National, and small, shows, or tasting the delicacies at Smokey Bones, it has been enjoyable.
Coin collecting has been an interest of mine since 1964 when my late uncle gave me a brand new 1964 Half Dollar. My older brothers collected coins and it was just a natural progression for me. Today, I am the only one of us fine who still collect. There have been moments of collecting inactivity, like from 1984-1989 when I lived in Thailand, but the ‘bug’ has always been there. It grew strongest when I started getting involved in non-US coins that is the DARKSIDE.
Although Coin Collecting, with a capital C, is always with me, collecting a specific coin is ephemeral (you may have to look up that word spinaker
) to me. I buy a coin, enjoy it for a while, and then sell it. There are some collectors who never sell coins, I can respect that, but that isn’t for me. As many of you know, my collecting interests change every once in a while.I also believe coins are not only for collectors. Many times I see people complain that a coin has been ‘ruined’ because it was holed, had initials scratched in it, colored, or whatever. I have no problem with coins that have met this fate. Different people use coins for different reasons; the main one obviously is for commerce. If someone wants to make a pendant out of a coin, fine. If another person wants to put his loved one’s initials that also is fine with me. Color a coin to make it a piece of art?, more power to you. I just can’t bring myself to fault someone for ‘damaging’ a coin they own. We, as collectors, don’t own Coins unless we have legal possession of them.
I would be remiss to end this essay without a word about my wife, Kelly. I feel so fortunate to have a spouse who supports my collecting habit, and yes, it is a habit, one hundred percent. Without her, collecting wouldn’t be so fun. How many of us have a spouse who tells you ‘I think for Christmas we should just plan a trip as a gift for each of it. The trip can even be coin related.’ Wow! What a woman! She said our vacation can be coin related. Although, I think her real motive is just too met up with her drinking buddy spinaker, but that is a different story.
To all of you, thanks for the first 10,000.
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Don
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Now make sure to get the "Fungus Among Us" title up and running soon.
Congrats.
Best wishes,
Tony
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When I was a Darkside newbie, you sent me complimentary coins to stoke my interest. When I sold you a coin and had missed the fact it was a more valuable date then what I thought---you were the one to point it out and offer more money.
The world of numismatics needs more Ajaans.
Clankeye
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The world of numismatics needs more Ajaans. >>
That may be pushing it!
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<< <i>That may be pushing it! >>
Okay how about: "The world of numismatics needs more people sort of like ajaan, but in many ways are vastly different."
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<< <i>That may be pushing it! >>
Okay how about: "The world of numismatics needs more people sort of like ajaan, but in many ways are vastly different." >>
I could live with that!
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Bob
Great post. And glad to know you.
9,900 of his posts:
His eye for coins:
Value to the forum: priceless
I think it is a classy move, recognizing that your wife is an important part of the enjoyment also - (I also have one of those )- not just tolerant but encouraging as well.
Keep posting and head for another 10000.
Shep
Chelsea fans - click here.
Congrats on the 10,000 - I have submitted to the Provincial Magistrate to rescind any further OPP warrants against the 'shroom.
Ruling: Case Dismissed.
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Very nice post, sir
My OmniCoin Collection
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Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
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'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
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Don
Congrats for making it to 10k and for the help and information that you have generously shared here. This forum is what it is with those that contribute the way you have.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Collecting:
Conder tokens
19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
I am relatively new to the forum, but I am certain we would have fun if our paths ever crossed.
Brent
Congrats!
Gene
Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors
Collector of:
Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
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My hat is off to you, the Magic Mushroom!
is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
<< <i>shooting pool in a dive in Asheville, NC >>
I ate Waffle House hashbrowns in Asheville, NC last night, and a Dead King paid the tab.
<< <i>ephemeral (you may have to look up that word spinaker
Go ahead, Terry- look it up- I'm sure he did, before he typed it!
Bravo, Shroomdude! Conga-rats on your milestone.
I would say, "OK, now what about the customary giveaway (wink wink nudge nudge)", but you've given the forum plenty in your tenure.
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.....well, gee whiz! You're smarter than ajaan said you were.
<< <i>"OK, now what about the customary giveaway (wink wink nudge nudge)", but you've given the forum plenty in your tenure. >>
Here is the giveaway.
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'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don