Another Benefit!

Today's media tends to try and make us believe there are NO good people left in the world. They come across as all news is bad or its not worthy of reporting. In my opinion most racism would be gone if the media didn't keep it stirred constantly. If the rest of the world could find what we coin collectors have found there truly could be peace on earth.
Since 2002, when I gave into the calling of the Darkside, I have found nothing but outstanding people all over the world who live with the highest standards I could ask for in friends. I have sent cash money and coins all over the world, to places I could only dream about, and every transactions has been successful and complete. I have found new friends and been touched deeply by some of them. I have reached out for help, in this great hobby of ours, and help has came. In return I too have opened the door to my home in an effort to show all coin collectors they are welcome here. Come share your knowledge, do a little trading and always remember you have a friend in Indiana. I question not your politics, your government, your race, your culture or your religion. None of them are important to me as I accept each and every one of you for what you are! You are a coin collector that arises every morning with the same basic hopes and dreams as I. Together, if we achieve just one of those dreams, then we have accomplished much more than we ever would standing alone! This forum has become much more than just written words on a computer screen! Again I come right back to one of my favorite sayings, "If you reach out to touch something you just might find you will get touched back!"

To Terry and Renal -- Amen!

RenaL don't blush for Gary! This old dawg lives in the Rocky Mountains and each day he arises to real beauty us flat landers can only dream about. The Rocky Mountains are truly an American treasure and the western states that dwell within that range are really places to see! And to think GARY lives there! Guess my ancestor's covered wagon broke down in Indiana so my fate was sealed! We do have hills, valleys and forests scattered among the corn fields but we don't have those MOUNTAINS!!!

To deviate for just a few lines, I would agree with Terry.

When I started teaching, I was located in Fowler, Colorado, on the flat lands although within sight of Pike's Peak. I was there for two years, but a major factor which brought me back to western Colorado was indeed the mountains.

There are many beautiful places without mountains, and I have met many people who wouldn't want to move from Florida, California, Hawaii, the Gulf Coast or the rocky shores of Maine. But, for me, it's the mountains.

Within 30 miles to the north is Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain - with over 300 lakes on top (10,000 foot elevation). To the south 50 miles are the San Juans, called the "Switzerland of America." To the southeast is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (sheer cliffs, 2,000 plus feet straight down). To the west and northwest are the Uncompaghre Plateau and the Colorado National Monument. From the Monument you can see Grand Mesa in one direction, and far into Utah in the other.

Excuse my rambling. Often times we take our location for granted. I have been to some mighty beautiful places, but we are always glad to return home.

Terry and Renal, you both have a standing invitation to see the sights with us should you visit Colorado in the future!

Gary, I could listen to your "ramblings" for hours. We've talked of this before. I know your area well. I've spent several seasons camping and hunting in the Bull creek area of the Uncompagre. I also spent a season in Maher hunting on the east rim of the Black canyon. I find myself daydreaming of the area often. Magical places. I'm way off topic, but I just had to comment. Sorry guys. Rick

Off topic? You mean we have topics? Well lets get back on topic right now! I sure would like to pan for a little gold in the Rocky Mountains, somewhere near Gary's place! And you know what gold is good for----COINS! I can see it now! The 2006 gold rush to Colorado!!! Actually I would be smart enough to keep my mouth shut until I had a good semi-truck load of the precious yellow metal and then I might mention a good "strike" right in Gary's back yard! Now Gary, don't tell me there is NO gold in Colorado as you get up every morning and look out the window and what do you see? Colorado GOLD!!! And, I want some of it! Need a hit bad!

I have to agree, Colorado has it ALL! They have the mountains and the forest lands, while we have the flat grass lands as far as the eye can see. Colorado has all the water and gold, while we only have dust and the horn toads all carry water bottles when leaving home. It comes down to there not being anything in the world for anyone to want to relocate to Wyoming, so you might as well stay at home.

Now if we could convince all those people from Colorado to turn around and head south again.

I am also happy to sell/ buy and trade coins with anyone. Even with my humble small collection.