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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 2033747, member: 16948&quot;]Since it had started to rain, we decided to take an Uber car over to the restaurant, even though it wasn’t very far away.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8314_zps705ae718.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is Gus and Nina – Gus is a super nice dealer friend, his table is right across from me.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8306_zps551923a6.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Ron is a longtime dealer friend of mine from Virginia and picks out the most wonderful wines for us!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8308_zps94c2c072.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry the photo is blurry, but Duckhorn is one of my favorite Napa wines and this Duckhorn cab didn’t disappoint!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8309_zps92127840.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I had the bone-in filet with Oscar sauce and grilled shrimp – ummmmmmmmm, it was so delicious but I could only finish half and had the rest for lunch the next day!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8310_zpsd1c2545d.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Since it was Nina’s birthday this weekend, they brought her a very tasty bread pudding treat!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8312_zps4a0578cd.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is a view of the city from my room at night</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8316_zpsbad58c7a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8317_zps4dd371e6.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The bourse traffic was decent in the morning but by early afternoon, it had thinned out a lot.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8324_zps99cd86c3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Friday night we had dinner back at Pappasito’s.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8332_zpsd526ac2b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8328_zpse7f5d82f.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Their margaritas are very tasty!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8330_zpsbad6a367.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As was their brisket enchiladas!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8331_zpsd66c602b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>On Saturday Stuart stopped by to show me his beautiful new coin he got at the auction!&nbsp; It has full deep mirrors with a cameo look – what a gorgeous gold piece!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8341_zps22763b53.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8340_zps05861263.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Patrick/PatAR (Aurora Rarities) also stopped by to say hi!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8346_zps2c26646b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Soon it was time to pack up and head to the airport.&nbsp; Nina and I were on the same flight so she ordered an Uber car to pick us up in front of the convention center.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the driver couldn’t find us at first due to all the construction, but after some frustrated phone calls, he finally located us and we made it to the airport in time.&nbsp; Once through security, we found a nice sports pub, took a deep breath, and had a much needed preflight beverage!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8348_zps21b5a55f.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>And of course, we had to take our usual “selfie” photo!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8349_zps45c841fd.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Overall, traffic at the show was lighter than expected, and we found out that the construction prevented people from parking at the convention center so they had to park a few blocks away.&nbsp; I heard that this deterred a few folks from feeling safe enough to walk that far to bring coins to/from the show, which was too bad but understandable.&nbsp; When all was said and done, even with the lighter attendance, I was pleased to see that I had a better than average Houston show sales-wise, and look forward to returning next year!</p><p><br /></p><p>I was very glad to get home and see my little kitty.&nbsp; She too loves a warm fire in the fireplace!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2012%20Houston/IMG_8381_zps20375955.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Next up:&nbsp; Las Vegas show next week, followed by a couple weeks of holiday cheer, then the FUN show in January!!&nbsp; I am thankful for all of you for your support and kind comments throughout the year.&nbsp; I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year – see you in Orlando….[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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