"government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
"government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
He signs off with Cheers but I seem to hear the following when I read him..........
Very nice coin if not for the unslightly tarnish. Now get off my porch. RickO
Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
Since I had RickO's contact information from a previous interaction I did a little digging.
It brings me great pain and I am sorry to say that it looks like we have lost RickO.
@ChrisH821 said:
Since I had RickO's contact information from a previous interaction I did a little digging.
It brings me great pain and I am sorry to say that it looks like we have lost RickO.
@ChrisH821 said:
Since I had RickO's contact information from a previous interaction I did a little digging.
It brings me great pain and I am sorry to say that it looks like we have lost RickO.
Most of us have known "Ricko" for many years through our mutually shared wonderful hobby of numismatics. While Ricko and I are among the minority who greatly prefer highly lustrous Blast White coins, as compared to what Ricko would call "tarnished" coins, he was loved by all of us.
We would kid around, as Ricko developed his "Blast White" Sticker of Approval, and applied it to coins he saw online that he loved for their "eye appeal".
Ricko would always share his opinion on our forum, and was always a gentleman and courteous. He was highly respected by everyone! My guess is he has more posts by far than anyone else.
He also shared with us his passion for guns. It was only a few weeks ago that I privately messaged Ricko for some information, advice and recommendations on things in that area, as HE was the Expert!
I'll miss Ricko a LOT. Going forward, every time I post a Blast White coin on the forum, I'll be thinking warmly of my friend Ricko, as I would always ask him if that coin merits his coveted BW sticker.
May he rest in peace.
Steve Feiertag (Winesteven)
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Ricko was an original and will be truly missed. I feel honored to have corresponded with him through not only these threads but have received PM's from him directly.
Back in the day, when I saw this note I immediately thought of @ricko
Rest well my forum friend.
oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's
I am very sad about this. Ricko was a great guy who always gave straightforward opinions and loved coming here to interact with all of us. We have all lost a good friend and a true asset to this place. RIP
What an unfortunate loss. I always appreciated his comments when I posted coins. He was always a polite and kind person which is in such short supply these days. RIP.
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I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
...yes, cheers.
Very nice coin if not for the unslightly tarnish. Now get off my porch. RickO
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
RickO’s been missing for over a week 🤔🤔🤔
Dave
I was thinking the very same thing this morning.
Well he's somewhere but when shall he reappear here?
BST: endeavor1967, synchr, kliao, Outhaul, Donttellthewife, U1Chicago, ajaan, mCarney1173, SurfinHi, MWallace, Sandman70gt, mustanggt, Pittstate03, Lazybones, Walkerguy21D, coinandcurrency242 , thebigeng, Collectorcoins, JimTyler, USMarine6, Elkevvo, Coll3ctor, Yorkshireman, CUKevin, ranshdow, CoinHunter4, bennybravo, Centsearcher, braddick, Windycity, ZoidMeister, mirabela, JJM, RichURich, Bullsitter, jmski52, LukeMarshall, coinsarefun, MichaelDixon, NickPatton, ProfLiz, Twobitcollector,Jesbroken oih82w8, DCW
Recently he was missing and returned. It was health issues. I hope he is ok.
Successful BST with ad4400, Kccoin, lablover, pointfivezero, koynekwest, jwitten, coin22lover, HalfDimeDude, erwindoc, jyzskowsi, COINS MAKE CENTS, AlanSki, BryceM
I messaged him 1 week ago, he has yet to reply, I also hope he is well.
I was just about to post on the missing members thread, he hasn’t posted since July 29th.
Type collector, mainly into Seated. -formerly Ownerofawheatiehorde. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON, Gerard
Maybe THIS will draw him out...HEY, @ricko !
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
I was also wondering this... hopefully all is well
Collector, occasional seller
Probably prepping for his 100,000th.
Hopefully he is OK always enjoy his comments
Have to use the Bat Signal, maybe that'll get his attention.
Maybe this will bring him out:
My YouTube Channel
Toner are the prettiest coins there are!!! If you don't like toners you are L7...
Maybe thus will bring him out....
He's likely busy shooting handguns in the land of blast white coins!
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
I've never met this man, but he feels like a grandfather to me.
Successful transactions with: robkool, Walkerguy21D, JimW, Bruce7789, massscrew, Jinx86, jonasdenenbergllc, Yorkshireman, bobsr, tommyrusty7, markelman1125, Kliao, DBSTrader2, SurfinxHI, ChrisH821, CoinHoarder, Bolo, MICHAELDIXON, bigtime36, JWP, 1960NYGiants, fishteeth
Since I had RickO's contact information from a previous interaction I did a little digging.
It brings me great pain and I am sorry to say that it looks like we have lost RickO.
https://midhudsonnews.com/obituary/richard-rick-ormandy/
Collector, occasional seller
Oh wow that is horrible. A very sad day for this forum!
HAPPY COLLECTING
Sorry to hear this. RickO will be missed.
That’s terrible news, RickO was great. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I’m very sad to read about this.
Mr_Spud
Damn! He will be missed. I can honestly say this place will not be the same!
Oh man, very sad news. RickO was a legend around these parts who will be dearly missed. Here's a Blast White coin in his memory.
Sorry to hear that.
The passing of a legend on the forum.
Indeed.
Oh no.....
Last post July 31st.
Passed away August 1.
A trooper to the end.
Last active on the forum August 8.
Maybe his family logged onto his PC.
I miss him already. My condolences to all friends and families.
RIP Rick0
Wow, that stings. He will be sorely missed.
The OP of this thread hasn't logged on in almost 4 years, so no chance to change the title.
Maybe a new thread is in order.
Most of us have known "Ricko" for many years through our mutually shared wonderful hobby of numismatics. While Ricko and I are among the minority who greatly prefer highly lustrous Blast White coins, as compared to what Ricko would call "tarnished" coins, he was loved by all of us.
We would kid around, as Ricko developed his "Blast White" Sticker of Approval, and applied it to coins he saw online that he loved for their "eye appeal".
Ricko would always share his opinion on our forum, and was always a gentleman and courteous. He was highly respected by everyone! My guess is he has more posts by far than anyone else.
He also shared with us his passion for guns. It was only a few weeks ago that I privately messaged Ricko for some information, advice and recommendations on things in that area, as HE was the Expert!
I'll miss Ricko a LOT. Going forward, every time I post a Blast White coin on the forum, I'll be thinking warmly of my friend Ricko, as I would always ask him if that coin merits his coveted BW sticker.
May he rest in peace.
Steve Feiertag (Winesteven)
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Only been here a short while but feel like I lost a close friend even though I've never met him his comments were always spot on. R. I. P. BROTHER
This one really hits different. I am so sad. 😞 We have lost a legend and a friend. I need a minute to process this….RIP RickO!!!
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
+1, agree 100%. I feel like I lost a family member...
Tim
Cheers RickO! May you RIP
Well done Ricko. RIP.
RIP RickO
Follow me on MyCollect!
Will miss @ricko for sure. Very sad news.
Oh no 😢
What a bummer. I only met RickO once at a show in the Seattle area. Great guy and clearly a passionate collector. We will really miss you RickO.
Dave
I started a memorial thread, so the title could refject the mementous news....
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1094635/ricko-memorial-thread#latest
UPDATE: used this thread instead:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1094634/as-posted-in-another-thread-we-ve-lost-one-of-our-long-standing-outstanding-forum-members-ricko#latest
Ricko was an original and will be truly missed. I feel honored to have corresponded with him through not only these threads but have received PM's from him directly.
Back in the day, when I saw this note I immediately thought of @ricko
Rest well my forum friend.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
Damn
That hit. He was always so positive and kind. RIP.
I am very sad about this. Ricko was a great guy who always gave straightforward opinions and loved coming here to interact with all of us. We have all lost a good friend and a true asset to this place. RIP
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
What an unfortunate loss. I always appreciated his comments when I posted coins. He was always a polite and kind person which is in such short supply these days. RIP.
Oh, no...
RIP, my friend...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson