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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 1214983, member: 16948&quot;]I arrived in Colorado Springs Thursday afternoon.&nbsp; I have to say that the flight from Denver to Colorado Springs was quite an adventure, sort of like a huge roller coaster!&nbsp; And other than the pilot missing the landing due to the wind current and having to circle back around, the flight was the shortest flight I&#039;d ever been on.&nbsp; This photo was taken as we landed in Denver.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/Denver-20110630-00206.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I got to the ANA headquarters just in time for the wine a cheese reception at the ANA Museum. Wow, what a wonderful numismatic museum!&nbsp; Here are photos I took inside of some of the exhibits - FYI, for those of you concerned regarding the museum photos, Larry Shepherd personally approved my taking photos and posting them on this board for my report, and also, the reception was a special event held at the museum with other photographers taking pictures.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Rick and Nathan</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00220.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00217.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00216.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00215.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00214.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00213.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00211.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00210.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00209.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00208.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I picked up three of my Conder tokens that were waiting for me at the ANA vault (a friend had submitted them to NGC along with his Conders and he happened to be at the Summer Seminar so he dropped them off for me).&nbsp; Any way, WOW, I was quite pleased with the grades and these are three wonderful Conders.&nbsp; One is very close to a terminal die state and it graded MS66 BN (Spence&#039;s D&amp;H 855).&nbsp; Another is a rare white metal donkey carrying rents and taxes (Spence&#039;s 722), and the third is a beautiful Spence&#039;s 778A.&nbsp; I picked them up just before the reception, and put them in my shirt pocket since i only had a very tiny purse and they wouldn&#039;t fit.&nbsp; So everyone could see I had coins in my pocket and of course wanted to see what I had.&nbsp; The terminal die Conder was quite a hit at the reception, and&nbsp; it got passed all around with many ooooohs and ahhhhhhs, all to my enjoyment of course!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110702-00286-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110702-00287-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110702-00288-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Following the reception was the awards banquet for the first session where all the instructors and volunteers are recognized. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00225.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00221.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00229.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I finally got to meet Bruce/Hobo (on CoinTalk) in person - what a wonderfully nice guy!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00228.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Steve</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00227.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>John and Eric hamming it up right after they received their award</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00230.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Sandy, an ANA staffer</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00222.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Me</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00223.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>2011 Banquet token given to everyone at the banquet</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110630-00224.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Then, following the banquet was a talent show that included a card magician, a few wonderful piano players, and an amazing flutist (Akia) who played these huge bass-type flutes - I neglected to get a photo of these.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>And finally, I ended up of course at the famous (infamous?) Lunar Lounge!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00234.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00235.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Jerry Bobbe on the cello</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00233.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00236.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some photos of the college campus and dorm area.</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00238-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00240-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00243-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00242-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00239-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Then Friday was another pretty busy day.&nbsp; I enjoyed a nice breakfast with David Lange (NGC) at the school cafeterial.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00237-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>After breakfast, Rick drove us to the coin show where we spent a few hours perusing all the dealers&#039; cases.&nbsp; It&#039;s funny, because when Rick and I arrived at the show, we sort of automatically went in separate directions - he started at one end of the room and I went to the other so that we weren&#039;t &quot;competing&quot; to buy the same coin at the same time! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It sure was nice to be on the other side of the table and not have to worry about getting back to my own table, etc.&nbsp; It was much more relaxing and carefree.&nbsp; Right inside the door is Doug Bird and John K who showed me an amazingly rare silver kneeling slave Conder (only 2 known).&nbsp; Then I briefly chatted with Glenn/PonyExpress, Paul/CoinKid, and another YN Jeff.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00247-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00246-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00248.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I picked up a few coins, including a really nice earl die state of the 1909 vdb DDO (PCGS MS64 BN) with bold doubling, a very pretty 1864 Bronze Indian cent with numerous die breaks (ANACS MS64 RB/RED) and a beautiful toned 1894 Proof Indian (PCGS PF64 RB).&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110702-00284-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Knowing how much I love toned copper, Larry Shepherd very graciously invited me to view his AMAZING toned Indian proof collection, so after the show, Rick and I stopped by Larry&#039;s office at the ANA to see these stunning pieces.&nbsp; And all I can say is WOW!&nbsp; My mouth dropped open and I could feel drool starting to form as I picked up each piece, one by one.&nbsp; Most of them are graded PF67 - and they truly were jaw droppers.&nbsp; A few of them he had bought in the original mint wrapper and sent them in to be graded still in that original celophane.&nbsp; I was so honored just to be holding and seeing these beauties in person.&nbsp; So a big THANKS! goes out to Larry for letting me have the pleasure of viewing some of the prettiest copper I&#039;ve ever seen.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00261-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00263.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00252.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00253-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00255-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00256-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>After Larry put those beauties back in the vault, he showed us a foamboard of the floorplans for both the upcoming Chicago and ANA shows.&nbsp; The Chicago show is almost sold out and is bigger than any other ANA show to date.&nbsp; And they have organized the set up so the public enters down one main aisle which leads straight to the exhibits.&nbsp; Also, there are many more corner tables than ever before.&nbsp; Also, he had to expand the Pittsburgh show because the original group of tables was already completely sold out, so they added another group of tables to accommodate all the requests to set up at this brand new show.&nbsp; This is very exciting to hear, since it seems like the ANA is doing everything they can to bring back the popularity of big coin shows.&nbsp; They have also greatly expanded the amount and type of marketing they are doing, including creating an entire magazine on all there is to do in Chicago so the collectors and their families can make a vacation of coming to Chicago.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>We ran into Scott Rottinghaus at the ANA offices and he gave me one of his campaign tokens.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00264-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00267-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is an old coin press that is on display at the ANA offices.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00251.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00250-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>While we were leaving the ANA offices, they were removing an obsolete plaque that still had Cipoletti&#039;s name (they were actually using a crowbar to pry it off the wall!).</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00268.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/ColoradoSprings-20110701-00244-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>After we left the ANA, we picked up Todd who had just arrived and headed over to Cripple Creek which is an old mining town that has a lot of tiny casinos and card rooms.&nbsp; We took a more rural route called Gold Camp Drive that was an old train track road.&nbsp; It went through old train tunnels, was partly paved, mostly dirt, and winded through some beautiful country.&nbsp; However, we soon realized that, rather than heading towards Cripple Creek, we had taken a wrong turn somewhere along the road and were headed back to Colorado Springs.&nbsp; So we stopped at the visitor&#039;s center and found out there had been a tunnel collapse a while ago and there was a different route we should have taken - Stagecoach Road.&nbsp; So we were soon back on our way.&nbsp; Here are some photos I took along the way, including one of a not-so-shy doe grazing along side the road.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/Fountain-20110701-00272.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110701-00269.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110701-00274.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110701-00278-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110701-00277-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110701-00276-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Though it took us a couple hours to get there, as I mentioned it was a very scenic drive.&nbsp; After we arrived in Cripple Creek, Rick and I headed to the poker room while Todd took off to find in the other direction to play some slots.&nbsp; Later, we met up with Glen/PonyExpress and Paul/CoinKid.&nbsp; Paul and I ended up playing some roulette together and unfortunately, he was getting frustrating because the ball kept leaping right over his number, but fortunately for me, it lept right onto my numbers!&nbsp; Also, the casino had a special &quot;bingo&quot; thing going on so if certain numbers hit, it was a &quot;bingo&quot; and if you were on that number you won an extra $25.&nbsp; Well, i ended up getting 4 bingos, along with hitting several numbers - I left the table a few hundred dollars ahead (though that still didn&#039;t make up for what I lost at the dang BlackJack table!).&nbsp; We ended up getting back to the dorms well after midnight!</p><p><br /></p><p>All in all, it was a very eventful and fun day![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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