WINNER ANNOUNCED!!! (ANOTHER Israeli coin set Giveaway from Dave!!)

DBSTrader2

Thanks to everyone who entered this latest giveaway! Many of the "New Years Wishes" ran along the same themes of peace and brotherhood, and there were some truly well thought-out and thought-provoking entries!

I find it interesting that, given the state of the world at times these days, an American can send a prize to a Canadian of a set of coins from Israel after "conversing" instantaneously via the Internet across the globe! As I have said before and others repeated, if only the world could all be coin collectors - - then we'd have true peace.

Allow me to put in my own 2 cents worth before announcing the official winner...... I, too, would wish for World Peace, starting right here on my street and spreading like wildfire across the globe. But then I sit back and look at both human nature and what we've managed to accomplish so far, and have to wonder whether it is truly attainable or not. I've often wondered how we can get nations to agree when we can't even get our own politicians, neighbors, or even our KIDS to work things out without arguing or fighting! And the coin set I happened to choose for this giveaway is a sad reminder of that fact. Over the years since its independence, Israel, proportionately, has suffered countless "September 11ths" in its homeland. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this year finally brought peace to that country and its neighbors? It certainly would be a surprise!

Anyway, here's hope that each of us can do at least what we can to make someone else's life a little bit brighter in some way, and the hope that this "positive energy" multiplies exponentially throughout the world, so that our children have a chance for a peaceful "global village"!

That said, congratulations to my latest winner........ GoClones!!!

Please PM me your addy so I can ship it on out! Everyone else... Thanks again for the entries, and look forward to my NEXT giveaway soon!!







The center of all this commotion? A 1970 "Coins of Israel" Jerusalem Specimen Set, in a burgundy wallet-sized display, containing:

1 Agora
5 Agorot
10 Agorot
25 Agorot
1/2 Lira
1 Lira

Comes with informational cards.

Good Luck to all entrants!

- - Dave

BrianJr

hey dave put me in thanks

newbiecollector

Hi Dave,
Include me in your giveaway if you will.
It is easy for me to know what I would like for the world....just what I would like for myselfish self... peace, freindship and a lot more understanding.
My best to Ya

ajaan

Dave,
Thanks for another giveaway.

My hopes for 2002:

Global--world peace of course.

National-- a recovery from these uncertain economic times.

Local-- that all the troubles in NY State disappear.

More local (personal)-- I survive my 8th grade Math Class from heck.

BTW please enter me.

R29Neo

My wishes for 2002:

Global-- To finish and win our war on terror, yes of course world peace but I question whether it is even attainable.
National-- That our country will get through these difficult times.
Local(the forum)-- That all the families and members have a prosperous year and long healthy lives.

Count me in.
And thanks.

Shimmy

Worldwide: end all violence
Worldwide: Peace, an end to poverty

Local: Win the lottery (OOPS, getting greedy)
Please enter me also?

Thanks Dave and kids and THE BOSS for the giveaway

chrisfuccione

For the upcoming years I hope all the wars end and people will learn in peace! CHRIS

rtgjeg

Please enter me into your giveaway. Thanks.

mrpaseo

Me? What would I like for the world?

I'd like to buy the world a coke, and keep them company.

Please enter me in your drawing.

Ray

PS. I know these things that we hope for are way off, if ever, but what I really would like is a little more understanding and alot more forgivness, a little less selfishness and alot more hugs.

That's not to much to ask for.

speer34

I'm with Paseo, except I'm one the Coke drinkers

To have a healthy and joyful year for my family and self.

Scott

Dragoncloud

My new years wish would be if everyone could do a good deed for a neighbor that would bring a smile to their face.

PennyMan

Hi Dave
Please enter me in your contest:

I wish that we will get world peace and we will soon catch OSAMA BIN HIDING

hookedoncoins

Hi,

Global: World Peace (what else).
National: Economy get better and they find our hiding cave dweller.
Local: I win this giveaway... LOL.

Scratch the last one.

-Jarrett Roberts

hookedoncoins

Drat. Another Double Post.

-Jarrett Roberts

Spiffy469

Dave,

Throw me into your giveaway please.
Asfor the world, I would like above all an end to terrorism. A lot more worldwide understanding and hope that our troops will be home soon.

BTW long time no see dave, send me a message so we can get caught up

Jeff

GoClones

Dave

Put me in for the Grand prize Drawing PLEASE!!!

I just want a coin collectors universe in the literal sense!!

moursund

Hi,

My wish is that various members of my family start getting along better.

Thanks,

am

Phoenix

Tough one.

My wish would be of more things than I could count but to put some in words, I wish for money to count less and morals more. I wish for unity and fellowship in the human race, and not just in the imaginary lines and boundaries of what we say are the fellowships of countries. I would wish for peace among the world, however, I feel I must first wish for peace among those of us more locally, family, friends, neighbors, strangers that you pass everyday on the street but don't even know the names of, peace among these before peace among the world, for if we cannot bear peace among family, than it doesn't matter if the government heads of our man imagined countries get along with the other government heads of other man imagined countries.

As I said, tough one, but at least I got my brain working this year. Please enter me in your giveaway. .noitseuq gnikovorp thguoht eht dna yrtne eht rof sknahT <--- I had forgotten how hard that was.

-Phoenix

mact

Dave,

what can be said that has not already been said? We can all hope for world peace but we all know that this will never happen until all the humans have gone and the world is left for the other animals.

I just hope that everyone can do a good turn for someone else and if everyone does this then at least there may be a little joy and happiness for a little while.

thanks for the entry!

matt

CrazyJack

Agree: This is a TOUGH one hum...Global: More compassion between us as a whole, and especially between the differant religions. After all, differant religions are just differant interpretations of the bible. If we all believe in a higher power: God ect.., and believe that as humans, our lessons we are too learn, while here on earth, is to treat each other with kindness, compassion, and understanding: Why do we use religion as an excuse to fight amoung ourselves? Treat others and our planet with respect, despite our personal opinions, and peace will ultimatly follow.
For the CU: Basically same as above:Everyone is entitled to there own opinions, just as we are:Being differant is what makes life interesting, so please show respect for one another, and ignore the ignorant ones who enjoy causing trouble.
Personaly/Family:My Son "grows up", my husband learns to forgive himself for what he was forced to do to defend this great nation;My daughter is kept safe when she starts working within the Criminal Justice System after graduation; and someone finds a cure for all chronic/severe illnesses in this world, or I at least learn to live with mine.
Oops; there I go, rambling on again
Jackie

Luvdawgs

I'd like peace all over the world, as do most of us. For my friends, family and forum members, I'd like this year to be the best one ever. A lot of us have had a tough 2001, and I'd love for things to improve for all of us and for us to have good health and much happiness. I also hope the coin Gods smile upon all of us so that we can add many pretty coins to our collections!

Susan

CrazyJack

Congrats GoClones! Let us know how you like them. And thanks to DBStrader2: I thought it was so nice to offer this giveaway, and how thought provoking it was to think about how Israel has to deal with their terror on a constant daily basis. That is the main reason I entered this giveaway. We, as Americans could take a lesson in the spirit of that nation, as they carry on with their daily lives, knowing that the chances of them or their loved ones may not make it home that evening from work.
Congrats to GoClones and
Thanks Again
CrazyJack