Milestone Coming Up Here........🤩 0

[GBrad]

Edit: To heck with 1,000 posts if you read my original post here... who really cares? I think I will just stop here and retire so that I can remain a Newbie.........🙄

Edited November 9, 2021 by GBrad

[GBrad]

THERE!  I did it........ I will admit though, I am a bit sad.  I was expecting big fireworks, someone knocking on my front door like Ed McMahon with a fat check, pretty ladies..... you get the picture.  But yet I'm still sitting here in my dilapidated (but comfortable) red chair, with a massive headache, a month behind on my mortgage payment, and looking through bank rolls of coins..... I suppose it could always be worse though.

[Coinbuf]

I never pay much attention to post count, I know of several PCGS forum members that have put up massive post counts is a very short time but never say anything that I find of value to read.   Same thing here with posters here like slick or ratzze, lots of posts about junk or nothing at all.

[Morpheus1967]

On 11/9/2021 at 12:54 PM, Coinbuf said:

I never pay much attention to post count, I know of several PCGS forum members that have put up massive post counts is a very short time but never say anything that I find of value to read.   Same thing here with posters here like slick or ratzze, lots of posts about junk or nothing at all.

Then there are those over there that literally post something in every damn thread, and most times it adds nothing to the thread. (The guy with the 85,000+ posts over there.)

[GBrad]

@Coinbuf and @Morpheus1967, in all honesty, I was just trying to have some fun with my 1,000th post.  It really doesn't make a hill of beans to me what it says beside a screen name. As long as people are posting relevant stuff, and asking valid questions with legitimate concerns, then post away to your hearts content!   I like to have fun here on the forum, while learning at the same time, and I do my best to interject polite and appropriate humor from time to time (and not to get my post count up either).  I would like to think that over the last several years, I have added some relative content to this forum in the effort to show nice coins (nice to me anyways) and I've always tried to do my best at welcoming and helping the newcomers because I TOO was one of those.  The reason I stuck around here were forum members like yourselves and so many others that put my butt on point and steered me in the right direction.  I am truly grateful for that.  It is because of those members, and you all know who I'm talking about, that really spurned me and helped to get me where I am today with the knowledge (what little that may be) that I have accumulated by your teachings and making me get my rear in gear and start learning as much as I could on my own.  I think it's ok to "hold someone's hand" to get them started in this hobby but only for so long. At some point people have to get a grip, wisen up, and take it upon themselves to start learning the ropes and not depend so much on simply asking others either here or any other coin forums out there.  Once again..... I'm all about trying to share my little bit of knowledge and explain certain things to those people that have a genuine desire to learn.  All the while (as a lot of us do here) supply newcomers with various links and educational material which I think is great.  I appreciate those that have helped me, I urge new members to take a step out of their comfort zone and study up as much as they can, and by all means..... if you have a question or concern that you need help with then fire away here!!! We are all more than willing and glad to give our honest opinions (which may and will differ at times) and help you out as much as possible. Sorry for a rant here...... but I just REALLY enjoy this forum and the valuable friends I have made since I joined!!!

[Alex in PA.]

On 11/9/2021 at 1:27 PM, Morpheus1967 said:

(The guy with the 85,000+ posts over there.)

That's because ATS would give out a little badge for so many posts.  Got to be crazy with those 'folks' who just rolled in the competition.

[GBrad]

On 11/9/2021 at 3:06 PM, Alex in PA. said:

That's because ATS would give out a little badge for so many posts.  Got to be crazy with those 'folks' who just rolled in the competition.

I rarely visit ATS, thought about joining but haven't, but when I do visit the site I really like the Metal Detecting forum they have.  There's some pretty neat finds and a lot of threads posted under that topic.  Heck... I may join over there just for that Metal Detecting forum but keep my 'love of coin posts'  and discussion here on my favorite forum.

Edited November 10, 2021 by GBrad

[James Zyskowski]

On 11/9/2021 at 11:27 AM, Morpheus1967 said:

Then there are those over there that literally post something in every damn thread, and most times it adds nothing to the thread. (The guy with the 85,000+ posts over there.)

So   There are many threads. What’s wrong with posting all you like. Did I miss a rule your quoting?  85,000 and going strong..so?  Opinion about everything..so?  What is your point?  🙀

[Morpheus1967]

On 11/12/2021 at 11:11 AM, James Zyskowski said:

So   There are many threads. What’s wrong with posting all you like. Did I miss a rule your quoting?  85,000 and going strong..so?  Opinion about everything..so?  What is your point?  🙀

Relax bro.  

[RWB]

OK, GBrad. The ID tag says you are a "Seasoned Veteran." I'd like to know  which branch of the military you served in and what were the seasonings used? Do you come with a pop-up thermometer to show when you're done. Are you self basting, or stuffed?

[GBrad]

On 11/12/2021 at 4:27 PM, RWB said:

OK, GBrad. The ID tag says you are a "Seasoned Veteran." I'd like to know  which branch of the military you served in and what were the seasonings used? Do you come with a pop-up thermometer to show when you're done. Are you self basting, or stuffed?

Hello Roger.  I did not serve in the Military but I tried my damnedest.  I had a minor heart condition that dictated otherwise.  I chose Law Enforcement as my respectful effort, and career, to serve my community and my Country (Not taking anything away from my beloved Veterans who truly Served our Country!) since I was not able to do so in our Military.  

Just for the record, I do not baste myself, that is gross.  When I eat too much then yes,.... I become stuffed.... and lastly, I do not have a pop-up thermometer.... my wife knows when I'm done.

Edited November 13, 2021 by GBrad

[RWB]

On 11/12/2021 at 10:32 PM, GBrad said:

Hello Roger.  I did not serve in the Military but I tried my damnedest.  I had a minor heart condition that dictated otherwise.  I chose Law Enforcement as my respectful effort, and career, to serve my community and my Country (Not taking anything away from my beloved Veterans who truly Served our Country!) since I was not able to do so in our Military.  

Just for the record, I do not baste myself, that is gross.  When I eat too much then yes,.... I become stuffed.... and lastly, I do not have a pop-up thermometer.... my wife knows when I'm done.

[Revenant]

I was pretty stoked a while back for the 300th entry in my 14 year old journal.

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

On 11/8/2021 at 10:58 PM, GBrad said:

Edit: To heck with 1,000 posts if you read my original post here... who really cares? I think I will just stop here and retire so that I can remain a Newbie.........🙄

What I like more than your number of posts... is that your posts provide value.  You clearly know your stuff.  Nice work, and congrats!

[GBrad]

On 11/17/2021 at 6:18 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

What I like more than your number of posts... is that your posts provide value.  You clearly know your stuff.  Nice work, and congrats!

Thank you very much for your kind post.  I truly appreciate it.  I do the best I can, when I can. In all honesty, the members on this forum got me to where I am today.  Without them "lighting a fire under my a.r.s.e....."  I may not have taken the interest, nor the time to delve into my own constant research to learn what little I know, had it not been for the extremely experienced veterans on this great site.  Thanks!

Edited November 18, 2021 by GBrad