✅ SOLVED A heartfelt thank-you message from TheCannonballGuy for the What-Is-It? forum's ID-helpers

[TheCannonballGuy]

Back on May 20th, I posted the following Thank-You message as a reply in the restored-to-life 2016 thread titled "V for Victory But What Does This Pin Represent?" Note, that thread had remained unsolved for about 8 years, with no posts in it since 2016. Then in March 2024, RedCoat continued his hobby of (as he put it) "tidying up some blasts from the past" with solutions of old mysteries. In my reply to his solving of the V-for-Victory badge, I said I should make a copy of my reply and post it as a stand-alone (a.k.a. New) thread, so that this forum's ID-helpers will know I am still watching and appreciating the work they are doing. (Plus a few more thoughts.) So, here is a copy of my entire reply.

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VHS07 said:
> As soon as I saw the date [of the original identification-request thread and the date of RedCoat's reply], I said "Red-Coat solved another one."

That's pretty close to what I said.

As some of you know, I've been darn-near incapacitated during the past several years by a mysterious, extremely painful "Medical malady." But I can still read the What-Is-It? forum. It helps distract me from the pain... and I do love continuing to learn from the wonderful "ID-helpers" here.

So, I should make a copy of this reply and post it as a stand-alone message, so that our ID-helpers will know that I appreciate the work they are doing. They are filling in for me quite well as I am mostly out-of-service.

In particular... thank you RedCoat for these "Tidying up some blasts from the past" solutions of old mysteries... and to you VHS07, and others who deserve to be applauded.

With lasting gratitude,
Thecannonballguy

 

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[Red-Coat]

Thank you for the acknowledgement. It's my pleasure to help. You're no mean ID'er yourself and I have learned a lot from your posts.

I'm sorry to hear of your medical condition and wish you a return to health.

All the very best
Roger

 

[Retired Sarge]

This, right here, is what the "What Is it" forum is all about. No matter what life throws at me, or what my health deals me, I always end up back here because of the people like this.

 

[Retired Sarge]

I always look forward to the "Tidying up some blasts from the past" RC posts.

Some have been unsolved for years, and then out of nowhere there RC is solving another one.

Just like I look forward to CBGs posts on Civil War era munitions and other items of the period. I learn something new everyday from yall and others on this forum.

 

[Limitool]

I too sir wish you the best and haven't solved any "what is it yet's" but I always look and try. Stay strong please.... Brad

 

[ModernMiner]

CBG,
You have been a great help to me and ID’s here on Tnet. I wish you all the best.
Red-Coat is also amazing.
Thanks to both of you for all of your help.
It’s rare when I can beat anyone to an ID on something posted. 🤪
MM

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

CBG, great post, you have always been a great help to so many members here over the years.

I think this thread deserves recognition of all who help so I'm sticking thread to top of "What Is It" forum.

 

[grasshopper]

CBG -

Always have enjoyed reading your posts and the wealth of knowledge you have passed on to others on this forum.

Wishing the best for your recovery.

 

[Merf]

Back on May 20th, I posted the following message as a reply in the restored-to-life 2016 thread titled "V for Victory But What Does This Pin Represent?" Note, that thread had remained unsolved for about 8 years, with no posts in it since 2016. Then in March 2024, RedCoat continued his hobby of (as he put it) "tidying up some blasts from the past" with solutions of old mysteries. In my reply to his solving of the V-for-Victory badge, I said I should make a copy of my reply and post it as a stand-alone (a.k.a. New) thread, so that this forum's ID-helpers will know I am still watching and appreciating the work they are doing. (Plus a few more thoughts.) So, here is a copy of my entire reply.

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VHS07 said:
> As soon as I saw the date [of the original identification-request thread and the date of RedCoat's reply], I said "Red-Coat solved another one."

That's pretty close to what I said.

As some of you know, I've been darn-near incapacitated during the past several years by a mysterious, extremely painful "Medical malady." But I can still read the What-Is-It? forum. It helps distract me from the pain... and I do love continuing to learn from the wonderful "ID-helpers" here.

So, I should make a copy of this reply and post it as a stand-alone message, so that our ID-helpers will know that I appreciate the work they are doing. They are filling in for me quite well as I am mostly out-of-service.

In particular... thank you RedCoat for these "Tidying up some blasts from the past" solutions of old mysteries... and to you VHS07, and others who deserve to be applauded.

With lasting gratitude,
Observer2019

Thanks to you both for sharing you knowledge and all the id help.

 

[CoilyGirl]

I have always enjoyed seeing your posts and asking you for help on some of my what’s-it’s? I remember meeting you at several Civil War shows Cannonball Guy. Prayers to you for your health.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

I should have made the intention of my thank-you post more clear from the beginning... I'm expressing my appreciation to ALL of this forum's "ID helpers" -- more than just the ones I named in the post. My thanks go to each of you, every one of you for your efforts at helping people you don't even know in real-life to find the correct identification of their "mystery object."
Most sincere regards,
Peter C. (Pete) George
"TheCannonballGuy"
PS -- Thanks also for your prayers.

 

[Gare]

The cbg has always been great on here. i wish there was something i could help do to ease his pain. But there again there are A LOT of VERY HELPFUL members on here