"Did you hear about the famous 1916 penny that is worth a fortune???"
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My wife who has been around coins a long time could not wait to tell me the latest news she had read and also heard on the radio.
She stated to me if I had heard about the 1916 penny and then stated the title quote.
I said, "the 1916 penny?"
She said, " yes"
I then commented "hmmm, a penny, meaning a British penny?"
She then said " oh, I don't know about British or whatever, but it was was a 1916 penny."
I then retorted, "1916? I have lots of those British or US, they are not that valuable"
"oh yes, it is, they said it was lost for many years and they found it just a while ago."
My dim light bulb finally turns on and replied, "no, that was a 1913 NICKEL, not a penny."
She then looked at me sharply and said, "no, I am sure it was a 1916 penny, I heard it on the radio as well."
She then lectured me, "maybe you don't know the story about the penny and maybe you should read about it, It is worth up to 2 million dollars!"
I then told her the whole story about the 1913 nickel and how I went to Baltimore in 2003 to see the missing nickel and how There was a reward to see this missing nickel and all. I said "by the way, it is probably worth closer to 3 million or so"
The sad part was she was not totally convinced by my recalling how I lived through that history of seeing the coin in Baltimore and how it was on display through the ANA for the last 10 years.
Maybe she is the expert and I know nothing?
She stated to me if I had heard about the 1916 penny and then stated the title quote.
I said, "the 1916 penny?"
She said, " yes"
I then commented "hmmm, a penny, meaning a British penny?"
She then said " oh, I don't know about British or whatever, but it was was a 1916 penny."
I then retorted, "1916? I have lots of those British or US, they are not that valuable"
"oh yes, it is, they said it was lost for many years and they found it just a while ago."
My dim light bulb finally turns on and replied, "no, that was a 1913 NICKEL, not a penny."
She then looked at me sharply and said, "no, I am sure it was a 1916 penny, I heard it on the radio as well."
She then lectured me, "maybe you don't know the story about the penny and maybe you should read about it, It is worth up to 2 million dollars!"
I then told her the whole story about the 1913 nickel and how I went to Baltimore in 2003 to see the missing nickel and how There was a reward to see this missing nickel and all. I said "by the way, it is probably worth closer to 3 million or so"
The sad part was she was not totally convinced by my recalling how I lived through that history of seeing the coin in Baltimore and how it was on display through the ANA for the last 10 years.
Maybe she is the expert and I know nothing?
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I sure wish men would learn this much quicker, it would save you guys a bunch of time
Great story, I can actually picture this conversation
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4) "Sorry" (like it's never going to happen again )
Maybe I learn how to say those words, next time.
<< <i>Maybe she is the expert and I know nothing? >>
Ahhhh!!! In all things, no less. The key to a long and happy marriage!!!
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find out the name of that radio station!
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<< <i>Be careful, oreville. She may be calling the kitchen remodelers now!!! >>
Are you referring to RYK? Or was it Longacre?
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You can be Right,
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Repeat as necessary.
It was lost all this time and when a certain president was looking through his childhood collection he found it.
It was in a old blue Whitman folder. The coin has a wood grain look to it.
Also found was a peace dollar dated 1920 in high relief but it had the eagle from a Morgan dollar on the reverse. Oddly enough it has doubled lips (hot lips).
The 3rd and last coin found was a 1934 20.00 saint. Go figure, just when I thought I had seen it all.
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<< <i>The correct response is "Yes, Dear!"
Repeat as necessary. >>
Test for relationship health as related by a very knowledgeable family therapist, who advises waiting until after 4-6 sessions.
1) Seat the couple about 3 feet apart.
2) have each address the other saying "My way is better."
3) If both are not laughing within 45 seconds the odds are against...
Perhaps the answer to the relaionship's health can also be illustrated by the answer to the question
"If you're out in the forest and say something stupid, and your wife can't hear you, are you still wrong?"
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Some of those folks on the radio are pretty messed up if not outright dangerous!
It's possible she was passing along the information just as she had heard it.... Don't believe everything you read or hear!
But if it's coming from our wives.......... Great advice given above to let it slide!
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<< <i>Great story!
Some of those folks on the radio are pretty messed up if not outright dangerous!
It's possible she was passing along the information just as she had heard it.... Don't believe everything you read or hear!
More like don't believe ANYTHING you read or hear unless it has been tested out to your satisfaction. It is not just radio guys that could be dangerous.
When I tell me wife she is being too negative she always replies "No I'm not." Pause. Then we laugh.
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Works for me most of the time.
Except when she is asking me a question and then realizes I wasn't even trying to listen....
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<< <i>I heard a comedian from Canada once say :
"There are only 4 words a man needs to say to keep woman happy"
1) "Oh"( as if you're surprised to learn)
2) "Yeah" (as if you've just discovered)
3) "Right" (as if to say , "how stupid of me" ), &
4) "Sorry" (like it's never going to happen again )
Maybe I learn how to say those words, next time. >>
That is the most perfect thing I have ever heard. Great Advice!
However, the 98 refers to a percentage!!
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<< <i>My wife and I had a discussion about my dental insurance. She said "A" and I said "B". It was quite heated. After returning from the dentist, she looked me in the eye and said, "You were right.". I Immediately circled that date on my calendar. We celebrate it every year. >>
LOL - After 17 years, I am still waiting for my wife to say those words.
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<< <i>Oreville.......you have to learn, women are always right.......even when we are wrong we are always right
I sure wish men would learn this much quicker, it would save you guys a bunch of time
Great story, I can actually picture this conversation >>
I got a kick outta that one!! Great story too...CHD
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