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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 2507189, member: 16948&quot;]The food was fantastic!&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6343_zpskrom286x.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_6344_zpslyxdgzq1.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_6345_zpsb2l6opuo.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Since the night was still early, I decided to try the Matrix Casino this time.&nbsp; It’s literally right across the freeway from Bay 101, even at the same freeway exit, but it’s a little smaller than Bay 101 with all the tables, including black jack, 3 card poker, etc., in one big room.&nbsp; I played Ultimate Texas hold-um this time and walked away with a nice “profit.”</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6349_zpsaxhup5xm.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_6348_zpsnrauiddr.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_6346_zpsa74leyhy.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Sunday morning I decided to just go in, pack up, and head out because I was taking the Coast Highway home in order to visit my dad on the way.&nbsp; Taking this route adds a couple hours of extra driving time on top of the regular 6-hour drive, not to mention the time I spend with my dad, so I wanted to get on the road early.</p><p><br /></p><p>Along the way, I stopped in Paseo Robles to get gas and grab a bite to eat.&nbsp; I went through one of the old MacDonald’s with the vintage iconic Golden Arches.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6355_zpsd5xnuswz.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The drive down the coast is relaxing and beautiful.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6360_zpsgcpsb48a.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_6361_zpsycgai0mj.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>However, I was actually pulled over for speeding outside of Santa Barbara as I was coming down a hill.&nbsp; I knew I had been caught and just pulled over as soon as I saw the CHP come up behind me.&nbsp; I was going probably 12 miles over the speed limit, but that was enough.&nbsp; So I apologized, and handed over my paperwork.&nbsp; He took the documents and oddly, went around to the front of my car, took a look, then headed back to his patrol car to write me up.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>When he was finished, I was shocked when he came back to the passenger window, handed me the ticket, and explained that he only wrote me up for not having a front license plate, and just warned me for my speeding! Wow, that just saved me a BUNCH of money, and I was very grateful.&nbsp; But I did let out a chuckle because I’ve had my car for 12 years, and had bought it from my friend who had it for 4 years and that car has never had a front license plate.&nbsp; There weren’t even any holes drilled for the plates.&nbsp; But again, I was very grateful that the CHP officer was kind enough to let me off with just a fix-it ticket!</p><p><br /></p><p>So I continued on my journey, and once I got into my old home town, I grabbed some dinner for my dad and his caretaker, pulled into the house I grew up in, and had a nice visit with my amazing dad.&nbsp; As many of you know, he just turned 95 and is a Pearl Harbor survivor.&nbsp; He is in great health considering his age. I am proud to be his daughter and am grateful to still have him in our lives.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_5645_zps9nsywsck.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>After my visit, I headed home, driving down the very familiar beautiful Coast Highway through Mailbu and Santa Monica, then onto the freeways of L.A., Long Beach, and finally Orange County to home!&nbsp; When I arrived home, I began putting things away.&nbsp; At one point, I turned my back for a minute only to find my little Penny tucked away in my safe where she had knocked a few things out of the way so she had enough space to stretch out and claim as her own.&nbsp; When I went to move her out of the way, Penny had that “don’t mess with me” look, so I didn’t!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2016%2008%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_6373_zps8vhgytwf.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Overall the show was as expected, not a block buster, but most everyone said it was steadily busy.&nbsp; Scott Griffin works really hard to make this a good show, with an auction, educational programs, door prizes, and even a “want list” dry erase board at the front of the hall where people can write down coins they’re looking for and dealers can write their table number next to the coin if they happen to have one.&nbsp; I think it’s a great idea!</p><p><br /></p><p>That’s it for now.&nbsp; Next up is Long Beach, following by a speaking engagement at the Northern California Numismatic Association’s symposium, then the Las Vegas show, and then the PNNA Portland show at the end of the month![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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