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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 1771605, member: 16948&quot;]Friday morning I had an 8am WIN (Women in Numismatics) board meeting, followed by a general meeting at 9am.&nbsp; Even after being out quite late Thursday night, I made it to my meeting on time!!&nbsp; However, I think because I was so tired, I accidentally volunteered to be the next WIN President!!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2595_zps514f8598.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2596_zpsc3af7886.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>After my meeting, I went to the bourse to get my table ready.&nbsp; The lobby was once again packed, but I soon learned that this time there was a special reason for the crowd!&nbsp; The Mint was releasing the gold buffalo coin and everyone was anxious to get in line for it – and what a line it was!!!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2603_zps3950ae09.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2600_zps94082333.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2597_zps748fa607.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2598_zps61804aa1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is a view from one end of the bourse floor looking towards the other end – you really needed a skateboard to get around!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2601_zpsc4d84e66.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Todd showed me this coin he was photographing for a customer – he said it was very special.&nbsp; I don’t know that much about gold coins, but I had to agree, it was definitely a beauty!!&nbsp; According to the PCGS guide, the coin is worth $56,000 – but I’m sure this particular coin is worth even more!!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2604_zps2fe3ba36.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2605_zps602489e9.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>At 1pm, it was time for the Exhibit Class awards presentation and reception (which happened to be in the same room as my WIN meeting).&nbsp; I was so excited that my exhibit was to be honored!&nbsp; Here are photos of the awards presentations for my First in Class and Best First Exhibitor awards, and a photo of all the other First in Class award winners who were there….</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2607_zps0d68e03a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2612_zpsade94a9f.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2619_zps320b4fdf.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2616_zps404cca66.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>More forum members (CoinTalk)</p><p><br /></p><p>Krusty/Rzage and Bill/PennyGuy</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2606_zps99286298.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Another very adorable YN!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2620_zps0c3a25c1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>A fellow dealer, Dave Weigant, was honored with a birthday cake – however, he turned 84, not 94, so I’m not sure whether someone was teasing him or not!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_5392_zps5f225559.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Soon it was time for the awards banquet reception and ceremony back at the Hyatt hotel.&nbsp; The show ended at 6pm, so we went over to the hotel bar for a couple drinks which I sorely needed to relax.&nbsp; The reception started at 7pm and the dinner banquet was at 8pm.&nbsp; I was getting more and more anxious and giddy, not knowing really what to expect.&nbsp; The room was very crowded since the new ANA officers were also being installed.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_4175_zps2b36648c.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_0164_zps417e52ba.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is me with David Lange and Neil.</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2624_zps00ef3f34.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The wine they served was very good.</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2008%20Chicago%20ANA/IMG_2626_zps8fe38dae.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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