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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 2507187, member: 16948&quot;]I missed the last Santa Clara Coin Show in April since it overlapped with the Central States show, so I was especially looking forward to being back in Northern California.&nbsp; I left early Thursday morning and drove the long 6 hours up the 5 freeway while listening to a really good audio book, “The Quiet Game” by Greg Iles.&nbsp; I don’t mind long drives as long as I have an engaging book to listen to like this one!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51V4PeoHSjL._SL300_.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I arrived at the Santa Clara Convention Center early in the afternoon.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6328_zpskh8nuggr.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6353_zpsghgfpwkb.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I parked and unloaded through the usual back loading dock.&nbsp; It’s one of the easiest loading docks to access, with no hassles.&nbsp; If you face away from the loading dock, you have a perfect view of the new Levi Stadium right behind the convention center.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6304_zpsv9ky1kmm.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6352_zpse9dn42ec.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6351_zpsctywdv5z.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I got my booth ready, then walked around to look at coins.&nbsp; I found a few that were on my customer want lists, and some just for inventory. These are my new purchases.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/New%20Purchases1_zpsnjprpgyi.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>While I was still getting things organized, John Schuch walked over to my table and asked if I had a wine opener.&nbsp; I laughed and said, that’s like asking my hubby if he has any motorcycles.&nbsp; The real question would be HOW MANY wine openers do I have!&nbsp; Anyway, I gladly offered him one, at which time he offered me a cup of his wine.&nbsp; It was a wonderful 2012 Williams Selyem Pinot!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6303_zpsoit5hyzy.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>After set up, I headed over to Bay 101 to play some cards, which I think I was looking forward to doing as much as being at the coin show!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6334_zps6v2y49qw.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The next day I arrived right when the show opened to dealers and was one of the first dealers there.&nbsp; The bourse was so quiet and deserted looking!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6305_zpsmbpdr7wc.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6306_zpskdj4mfle.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>It was great to see my friend and one of the nicest dealers on the planet, Glen Holsenbake</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6307_zps22t8h7rh.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Soon after the show opened, the bourse got the usual buzz and everyone was pretty busy, including me.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6308_zpscqgkt8fr.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6310_zpspkpudm5n.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6311_zpsjz2n2itx.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Don Kagin stopped by my table and told me how excited they were to be hosting the upcoming auction at the Orlando ANA next March.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6312_zpsovkqgdj7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6313_zpsiaiz00mq.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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