My strongest memories about him were some polite arguments we had about the difference between toning and tarnish. The part about burying things on his property came up when I asked what steps he had taken to keep his coins "white". I also remember he said he was a doctor but had some heart problems. I don't know if his health deteriorated or if he just got sick of talking to me. I just know at a certain point he just quit posting. James
I remember that he was at a university where I had (and still have, I guess) some contacts. I'd ask after him, but he was completely secretive about his RL identity, which seemed sensible at the time.