A tear of numismatic joy came to my eye, as I read this message from my sister-in-law....

Longacre

I have written in the past about my nephew who is a budding coin collector. His father is a Lt. Col. in the JAG corp in the Army, and they are stationed out in beautiful and scenic Ft. Irwin, CA. Unfortunately, there are not many coin shops in Ft. Irwin, so I send my old auction catalogs to my nephew occasionally (or, most recently, slipped a few in Mrs. Longacre's bag when she jetted out for his bar mitzvah last month).

For a holiday or special occasion, I like to buy a coin for the boy. For example, for Christmas, I purchased a coin for him. It is nothing excessively rare, but a nice coin. However, because Longacre has been beaten unmercifully by The Man lately, I did not have time to put it in the mail, and he will receive it on the day after Christmas. Because I felt bad, I sent a note to my sister-in-law yesterday, describing the coin, and apologizing for my irresponsibility. Then, I received the following message in response, which brought a tear of numismatic joy to your very own Longacre's eye:

"Thanks [Longacre] - that sounds great! He put more coins on his wish list so this is perfect! Thanks again and see you soon. [sister-in-law]"


I was impressed that the boy would put coins on his wish list. How cool is that? They are moving to Hawaii in the summer for their next assignment, so perhaps I can hook him up with our very own CoinLieutenant (doesn't he live in HI?) to take him on a numismatic tour of the island. (As an aside, Mrs. Longacre already decreed that she is jetting out to Hawaii "several times" to visit her sister, and doesn't quite care about the economic recession

RYK

I just have one follow-up question:

Does your nephew call you, "Uncle Longacre"?

Edit: CoinLieutenant is back in the lower 48

claychaser

How about this Hawaiian coin for the lad?

Polaris Hawaiian Half

BlindedByEgo

I believe that coinlt recently moved to Ft. Irwin IIRC.

Timing is everything.

Great news about your nephew, though. Isn't there a coin shop in Barstow?

TwoSides2aCoin

Just when I think you're an old toughie, you shed tears of numismatic joy.

Cameonut

I think it is great that you are sparking an interest in a YN.

After all, if we don't get the younger generations interested in coin collecting, who will care for our collections when we pass on?

RWB

Longacre –

I have had a “boardroom level” conversation with “the Man.” He has assured me that you will be permitted two lumps of coal for your scribe area stove, and that you will get to use the office chair at least once a day. However, he did not relent regarding your fear of flying clockwise and thus becoming over-tight, so your trip itinerary will not change. You may, he said, have half an hour of personal leave to go skiing in Dubai.

“The Man" seems like a reasonable chap, although I do wonder at your taking employment with someone named “Marley.”

PS: The “magisterial chain of honor” (as he described it) on his office wall is a most unusual decoration. Odd about the redish splatters and the incorporation of a lock…

adamlaneus

That's nice; we (I) need more positive stories. Lucky kid to have nice coins sent his way.



What was the question?

BillyKingsley

I put several areas of numismatics on my Christmas list, what are you sending me?

MikeInFL

Congrats on your nephew the budding numismatist!

Tell us, what's on the kid's list? Does he have Longacre tastes or is his interest more in line with the hoi polloi?

shirohniichan

Come to think of it, I've never seen a coin shop in Barstow. I usually only go out that way to go shooting. If your nephew ever starts collecting WWII era .50 caliber shells, I can show him a place where there a lot strewn about near the base.

CalGold

A new neurosis--Longacre’s angst.

Defined as sending a Christmas present to a Jewish kid and then worrying that it will arrivie after Christmas.

CG

RYK

<< <i>A new neurosis--Longacre’s angst.

Defined as sending a Christmas present to a Jewish kid and then worrying that it will arrivie after Christmas.

CG >>



Good pick-up. As long as he receives it by next Sunday night, it won't be too late for Hanukah.

mepot

Having spent some time at Ft Irwin,I can assure you there is NOTHING out there,including coin shops!!!

Calgold,this had me cracking up........






<< <i>A new neurosis--Longacre’s angst.

Defined as sending a Christmas present to a Jewish kid and then worrying that it will arrivie after Christmas.

CG >>

LanLord

Seems like a warm [family].

sfs2002usa

I'm at this moment thinking of an appropriate emotional icon for
"a tear of numismatic joy"

DaveG

(As an aside, Mrs. Longacre already decreed that she is jetting out to Hawaii "several times" to visit her sister, and doesn't quite care about the economic recession.)

Clearly, you're not a slave to the Man, you're a slave to the WOman!

Mrs. Longacre is obviously an astute judge of a future spouse - I hope you feel the same way!

Longacre

<< <i>

<< <i>A new neurosis--Longacre’s angst.

Defined as sending a Christmas present to a Jewish kid and then worrying that it will arrivie after Christmas.

CG >>



Good pick-up. As long as he receives it by next Sunday night, it won't be too late for Hanukah. >>




Dad is Jewish, Mom is Episcopal, the kid is raised Jewish, but double dips on presents!

PreTurb

What's a "bar mitzvah" ?

golfer72

I heard he has an MS-66 Hawaiian commem on his list.

oreville

Longacre:

I am presently in Lahaina, Maui.

My wife just found a 2001-D nickel in this beach right where we are staying. Searching for coins is a fun project here in Hawaii. Lots of Hawaii state quarters here too.

Just found three 1969-D dimes and a 1965 quarter, heavily encrusted.

rld14

<< <i>What's a "bar mitzvah" ? >>



Jewish coming of age ceremony for boys. In the eyes of religion, he is now a man. It doesn't mean that they are considered adults, but that they are now responsible for their own religious responsibilities instead of it being in the hands of the parents.