Here's to another year.

Ron Smith · 12-21-2004, 10:41 AM

I joined the forums just alittle over a year ago. I began as a complete novice, who liked Lugers, and had owned a few over the years as shooters. Thanks to the members and experts on both Luger forums, I now have a very nice starter collection, a bazillion books, and can identify most variations by sight. And have a general knowledge of the average values of these variations.

The wealth of knowledge posted here on a daily basis is astounding.

I have had the opportunity to discuss this passion with some of the greatest people/collectors/experts in the world. I have become aquainted and made friends with fascinating and knowlegable people from all over the world. I have watched the forums improve and grow, to become the varitable encyclopedia of Luger and Axis pistol collecting.

Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowlege and friendship. And I hope I am worthy to impart this knowledge to others.

Merry Christmas!! And here's to another great year to come.

Ron

I would like to add that from the comments of new members. That this forum as well as Jan Still's forum have become the envy of all other collecting forums. We be #1

Edward Tinker · 12-21-2004, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by Ron Smith
I have had the opportunity to discuss this passion with some of the greatest people/collectors/experts in the world.

And with me too

Ed

John Sabato · 12-21-2004, 05:31 PM

Every Year so far... (and there has been 5 of them) has been our best year ever. I predict that this one will also beat all those we have already enjoyed.

A very happy holiday season to all who visit here... I shall be kinda absent over the next week enjoying the thrills of grandfatherhood by surprising 3 of our grandchildren for Christmas... The parents know we are coming, but the little ones don't... doesn't that sound like fun!

See you all next year.

God bless you every one!

Luke · 12-21-2004, 05:52 PM

My best to all members, and special thanks to the Moderators and John D. for all the support.

Best wishes for a great Christmas and a happy New Year.

Regards,
Luke

pipeman45 · 12-21-2004, 06:46 PM

I am the ultimate novice. I too learn something every time I log on,just hope this old brain can hold onto a small part of what it has been exposed to. Thanks to everyone here for your knowledge and patience. BTW RON ,I will still keep your wife in my prayers and hope that next year brings only good things to you and yours.

Ron Smith · 12-21-2004, 08:41 PM

David,
Thankyou! We just got back from the specialists in Portland.

He said that he had Good news and Bad news. The good news is that it is a highly curable form of cancer(99% cure rate). With just the use of radiation treatments.
He said the bad news is that she is going to lose a couple of back teeth and she will have a sore throat.
She will be cured, and won't be able to talk for awhile.

Life is Good!!

Thanks to one and all for your prayers and support.

Ron

Ron Smith · 12-21-2004, 09:10 PM

Oh Ya! And Ed too. (whatever)

Ron

John Sabato · 12-22-2004, 09:14 AM

Wonderful news Ron.... you couldn't ask for a better Christmas Gift. We shall keep her in prayer for a speedy recovery....

Ain't God Good?

Luke · 12-22-2004, 10:45 AM

Ron -

Great news ! Thanks for the update. May you and your wife continue to be so blessed.

Regards,
Luke

Ron Smith · 12-22-2004, 11:59 AM

Luke, Thankyou! I very much appreciate your seniments and prayers.

Ron

Strider · 12-22-2004, 03:48 PM

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. I will be away from the forum until 3 January enjoying some time off with my family. Make sure that you post photos of any new Lugers you get. Take care.

Sid.

12-21-2004, 05:31 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Every Year so far... (and there has been 5 of them) has been our best year ever. I predict that this one will also beat all those we have already enjoyed. A very happy holiday season to all who visit here... I shall be kinda absent over the next week enjoying the thrills of grandfatherhood by surprising 3 of our grandchildren for Christmas... The parents know we are coming, but the little ones don't... doesn't that sound like fun! See you all next year. God bless you every one! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-21-2004, 05:52 PM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	My best to all members, and special thanks to the Moderators and John D. for all the support. Best wishes for a great Christmas and a happy New Year. Regards, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

12-21-2004, 08:41 PM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	David, Thankyou! We just got back from the specialists in Portland. He said that he had Good news and Bad news. The good news is that it is a highly curable form of cancer(99% cure rate). With just the use of radiation treatments. He said the bad news is that she is going to lose a couple of back teeth and she will have a sore throat. She will be cured, and won't be able to talk for awhile. Life is Good!! Thanks to one and all for your prayers and support. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-21-2004, 09:10 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Oh Ya! And Ed too. (whatever) Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-22-2004, 09:14 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Wonderful news Ron.... you couldn't ask for a better Christmas Gift. We shall keep her in prayer for a speedy recovery.... Ain't God Good? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-21-2004, 10:41 AM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Here's to another year. I joined the forums just alittle over a year ago. I began as a complete novice, who liked Lugers, and had owned a few over the years as shooters. Thanks to the members and experts on both Luger forums, I now have a very nice starter collection, a bazillion books, and can identify most variations by sight. And have a general knowledge of the average values of these variations. The wealth of knowledge posted here on a daily basis is astounding. I have had the opportunity to discuss this passion with some of the greatest people/collectors/experts in the world. I have become aquainted and made friends with fascinating and knowlegable people from all over the world. I have watched the forums improve and grow, to become the varitable encyclopedia of Luger and Axis pistol collecting. Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowlege and friendship. And I hope I am worthy to impart this knowledge to others. Merry Christmas!! And here's to another great year to come. Ron I would like to add that from the comments of new members. That this forum as well as Jan Still's forum have become the envy of all other collecting forums. We be #1 __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said... Last edited by Ron Smith; 12-21-2004 at 09:14 PM.

12-21-2004, 06:46 PM	#5
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am the ultimate novice. I too learn something every time I log on,just hope this old brain can hold onto a small part of what it has been exposed to. Thanks to everyone here for your knowledge and patience. BTW RON ,I will still keep your wife in my prayers and hope that next year brings only good things to you and yours.

12-22-2004, 10:45 AM	#9
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Ron - Great news ! Thanks for the update. May you and your wife continue to be so blessed. Regards, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

12-22-2004, 11:59 AM	#10
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Luke, Thankyou! I very much appreciate your seniments and prayers. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-22-2004, 03:48 PM	#11
Strider User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 256 Thanks: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. I will be away from the forum until 3 January enjoying some time off with my family. Make sure that you post photos of any new Lugers you get. Take care. Sid. __________________ Sid. Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit. ~German Proverb If it is made before 1930 ..........It is a prototype.