I had planned to post my gold for 2008 around 1/1 but my life has been pretty hectic to say the least. My best friend was hospitalized around New Years day. A few days after that I suddenly lost a friend. Then late last Friday I lost my pal Tommy. I am still in shock. Oddly, the two friends that passed are the only two fellas who really looked forward to seeing my finds. In fact, they usually initiated conversations about my latest digs while most folks merely listen politely to my stories.
Anyway, I have been avoiding the board only because that depresses me too. It has been real cold here. There are two days in the upcoming week where the forecast high is sub zero. Every time I see a grassy park or a school on TV I get an itch that I know I won't be able to scratch for a while. On January 2, I went out and bought a huge bag of silver dimes and figured it would keep my mind from thinking sadder thoughts and that it would take me several weeks to sort through them. It basically took me one week and I found some neat stuff. There were 87 Barbers in the mix which was supposed to be all Mercs and Rosies. I lucked into one 1921 Merc, three 1926S's and a few other semi keys. There were about 10 complete sets of Rosies in OK shape all missing the 1949S.
I read a few pages worth of posts. Glad some of you are getting out. John in Edmonton you are a sick man hunting in that weather. Enjoyed seeing the silver coins (Australian Shilling and Walking Lib especially) and jewelry.
Here is my 2008 gold which I photographed about two weeks ago. Slightly over 1 1/2 ounces total, and slightly less than one ounce of pure gold.
Chris
Anyway, I have been avoiding the board only because that depresses me too. It has been real cold here. There are two days in the upcoming week where the forecast high is sub zero. Every time I see a grassy park or a school on TV I get an itch that I know I won't be able to scratch for a while. On January 2, I went out and bought a huge bag of silver dimes and figured it would keep my mind from thinking sadder thoughts and that it would take me several weeks to sort through them. It basically took me one week and I found some neat stuff. There were 87 Barbers in the mix which was supposed to be all Mercs and Rosies. I lucked into one 1921 Merc, three 1926S's and a few other semi keys. There were about 10 complete sets of Rosies in OK shape all missing the 1949S.
I read a few pages worth of posts. Glad some of you are getting out. John in Edmonton you are a sick man hunting in that weather. Enjoyed seeing the silver coins (Australian Shilling and Walking Lib especially) and jewelry.
Here is my 2008 gold which I photographed about two weeks ago. Slightly over 1 1/2 ounces total, and slightly less than one ounce of pure gold.
Chris
