takes time and lotsa discipline

Well it's been almost a whole month since I last logged my collectors experience into a journal entry. I continue to read every new post/entry by my fellow members and have sent a few words to some of you, but I really haven't had any coin news to report.

The primary reason is that I'm "trying" to save for a 1941-S Walking Liberty Half. I want a 41-S that matches the strike quality of the rest of my set and it appears as though it's gonna have to be an MS66 ( and probably a PQ one at that). A well struck Half of this date and mint are just plain scarce--if not rare--many 66's still are weak---so I have a plan....!!!

I have set a goal of $3000 in the coin kitty before I even start searching for my prize--I don't wanna be tempted to compromise on a lesser coin as the last piece of this set.

I have this "Stimulus" check coming for $600..and although my taxes were mailed on the 15th, I'm actually expecting a nice return. That leaves me with just a few hundred to set aside---that's where the problem comes in. Discipline.

I bought this limited edition of the 2008 Canada Proof set that has the Loon Dollar, a gold and silver $2Coin and a super Bi-Mettalic Commemorative coin celebrating explorer Samuel Champlain ( also has his Sailing Ship--duh)..so that wasn't too bad but these Canadian Proof Sets are just housed so beautifully in padded faux leather, book style, with velvet lining, great display, and even a replaceable laminate peal to keep the plastic from scratching. ( they are a lot like the US Prestige Sets were) Anyhow, so I got the bug and now own 8 of these Deluxe Canadian Proof Sets with the Silver $5 commem and the 6 or 7 other proof coins...not conducive to saving for a $3000 coin.

Well, this has gone on for way long enough...here's a picture of my 2008 Proof Set..still waiting for the 2008 Tall Ships $20 coin addition to that series ( the 2005,06 and 07 can be seen in my High Seas set--first 3 coins)...PS: also struggling with wanting them certified and loving the set as is...