About Curtis Carper

I’ve been involved in RVing for over 40 yrs -- including camping, building, repairing, and even selling RVs. I’ve owned, used, and repaired almost every class and style of RV ever made. I do all of my own repair work. My other interests include cooking at home, living with an aging dog, and dealing with diabetic issues. If you can combine a grease monkey with a computer geek, throw in a touch of information nut and organization freak, combined with a little bit of storyteller, you've got a good idea of who I am.

Using Metal Detectors To Find Old Coins – Metal Detector Reviews & Tips For Metal Detecting

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Whenever people rummage around in their pockets or bags for things, they inevitably drop loose change onto the ground sometimes. Usually, these coins are never missed by the people who dropped them. And soon the coins become trampled into the dirt or otherwise hidden just below the surface. Imagine for a moment, what if you were lucky enough to find some old long-lost coins that are now extremely rare? Here's how you can use a metal detector to find old coins...   … [Read more...]

Penny Words & Penny Phrases – Popular Saying That Mention The Word Penny

Have you ever noticed how coins have found their way into different sayings and phrases? Take, for example, the simple penny... the bottom of the barrel when it comes to coins. Because of its proud position as the first step in our monetary system, you can find it referred to in many different ways. Some of the oldest sayings use the word “penny” as a way of identifying a minimal amount, low-cost  or limited value. Here are some of the more popular sayings … [Read more...]

Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins: Good Collectibles That Can Only Get Better

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The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin has all the hallmarks of becoming a highly sought after collectible. It is often referred to as the Carter Quarter (the Carter administration promoted it with a vengeance, calling it "the dollar of the future"), as well as the Anthony Dollar, Susie B, SooBee and SBA. "Calling it the Carter quarter made reference to the deterioration of the value of the dollar, plus it emphasized the fact that it was being confused with the quarter and that it was conceived … [Read more...]

Collecting Pocket Change: A Fun Way Collect Coins Without Much Effort

It’s surprising what ends up in your pocket as change received from a simple purchase.  For years, I’ve maintained the habit of checking my change for anything of interest before putting it in my pocket to be recycled and spent on the next purchase. … [Read more...]