Options
Why we’re sending Lord Marcovan to England.
laurentyvan
Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
Why we’re sending Lord Marcovan to England.
Has a nice ring to it, yes?
What was once a passing fancy is now (thanks to many of you) a dream half-realized.
The dream? The one we all have of detecting for precious coins and metals in special places,
of treasure hunting, of discovering secrets.
The dream which children have when they are young which remains with us into adulthood
is seemingly about to come true in a major way for one of our own-
Robertson W. Shinnick, Numismatist, better known on these forums as Lord Marcovan.
When I joined these forums years ago, Rob presented something of a unique figure to a know-nothing newbie.
The holey hat and vest were mightily impressive, and the breadth of knowledge he possessed
and the talent he had for communicating made for a rather larger than life figure.
I discovered that Rob had a passion for metal detecting,
something he’s probably passed on to many a forum member.
He’s written many times over the years about his digging experiences,
weaving a slow, delicious tapestry of words into a body of work.
I enjoy his digger stories and have always looked forward to his next installment.
Over those same years I also discovered his compassionate nature and observed him
(on more than one occasion) performing kindnesses large and small for many of the members,
myself included.
So, recently when a suggestion was made to send Lord M to England
for the purpose of turning over the Queen’s sod, I appreciated the karma.
I thought it would make perfect sense for Rob to go and treasure hunt,
then write about the trip and report back to us daily in word and image
so the forums might live the dream with him, in real time!
I started a thread asking for contributions. The positive response was immediate.
It was also off-topic, and we had to move the thread.
At this point fate intervened in the form of Spoon,
who was able to create a blog to continue the effort (almost overnight)!
Without him, none of this would be happening and he is owed a huge debt of gratitude.
His is the knowledge that fuels this effort.
As a result, today we have:[L=http://diggersdiary.numispedia.org/ ]
147 pledged shares
$2225 total pledged
(gathered in about two weeks) which I think is remarkable!
However, at this point the dream is only half-realized.
We’ve got at least $2000+ to go and only a couple of months left to do it in.
To help us, please visit the site and click on the link "How you can help support the trip"for specifics.
Look at the contributors list and join your brothers and sisters
from all over the world in sending Lord Marcovan to England.
Wear the yellow smiley!
Please participate in our numerous and on-going giveaways!
Thank you Don Willis for permission to post this here and for wishing us good luck.
Has a nice ring to it, yes?
What was once a passing fancy is now (thanks to many of you) a dream half-realized.
The dream? The one we all have of detecting for precious coins and metals in special places,
of treasure hunting, of discovering secrets.
The dream which children have when they are young which remains with us into adulthood
is seemingly about to come true in a major way for one of our own-
Robertson W. Shinnick, Numismatist, better known on these forums as Lord Marcovan.
When I joined these forums years ago, Rob presented something of a unique figure to a know-nothing newbie.
The holey hat and vest were mightily impressive, and the breadth of knowledge he possessed
and the talent he had for communicating made for a rather larger than life figure.
I discovered that Rob had a passion for metal detecting,
something he’s probably passed on to many a forum member.
He’s written many times over the years about his digging experiences,
weaving a slow, delicious tapestry of words into a body of work.
I enjoy his digger stories and have always looked forward to his next installment.
Over those same years I also discovered his compassionate nature and observed him
(on more than one occasion) performing kindnesses large and small for many of the members,
myself included.
So, recently when a suggestion was made to send Lord M to England
for the purpose of turning over the Queen’s sod, I appreciated the karma.
I thought it would make perfect sense for Rob to go and treasure hunt,
then write about the trip and report back to us daily in word and image
so the forums might live the dream with him, in real time!
I started a thread asking for contributions. The positive response was immediate.
It was also off-topic, and we had to move the thread.
At this point fate intervened in the form of Spoon,
who was able to create a blog to continue the effort (almost overnight)!
Without him, none of this would be happening and he is owed a huge debt of gratitude.
His is the knowledge that fuels this effort.
As a result, today we have:[L=http://diggersdiary.numispedia.org/ ]
147 pledged shares
$2225 total pledged
(gathered in about two weeks) which I think is remarkable!
However, at this point the dream is only half-realized.
We’ve got at least $2000+ to go and only a couple of months left to do it in.
To help us, please visit the site and click on the link "How you can help support the trip"for specifics.
Look at the contributors list and join your brothers and sisters
from all over the world in sending Lord Marcovan to England.
Wear the yellow smiley!
Please participate in our numerous and on-going giveaways!
Thank you Don Willis for permission to post this here and for wishing us good luck.
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics
is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
0
Comments
Many here have been the recipients of Lord M's kind heart and generosity. And many hands make can make this effort "light work."
Unlike so many causes that I give to, for me, this one will serve more than just a "feel good." If this comes to pass, we'll ALL get to go on a vicarious treasure hunt with one of the most entertaining writers on the forum!
I'd sure like to go to Kings Island
GrandAm