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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 1827859, member: 16948&quot;]Saturday morning was still very cold, but also very pretty so I took more photos of the city from the skywalk.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3472_zps1b4baf17.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3473_zps6655dd68.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3474_zps242c3379.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3477_zps6ce92c2a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I also ran into a bunch of cute young girls in the hall getting ready for a gymnastics competition</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3475_zps89de56e9.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3476_zps1c197fc9.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>At the show, Larry Shepherd stopped by to check out some of my proof Indian cents.&nbsp; He has put together one of the prettiest toned proof Indian collections I have ever seen.&nbsp; So I was very pleased when he ended up buying a few proofs from me.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3478_zpsba116b49.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I ended up winning the exhibit competition and received a $100 prize along with a plaque which will be shipped to me later.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3483_zpsb7c07618.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>When I told my Harley girlfriend I was going to Houston, she hooked me up with one of her very cute Harley cowgirl hats, so I had to put it on and at least take a picture of it!&nbsp; Don’t you think I fit right in as a Texas gal?!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3479_zps7a6e4ea7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Soon it was time to pack it up and head to the airport.&nbsp; I had arranged to go to the airport with my friends Ron and Rob, so when we were loading my bags into their car, I happened to ask what airline they were going to so we would know whose bags to keep on top.&nbsp; They said there were on Southwest, and right then I said “uh oh” because I knew Southwest was out of Hobby airport, and I was on United out of Bush!&nbsp; Dang, now I would have to get a cab and pay that $55 plus tip fee again to the airport by myself!&nbsp; Luckily, I ran into another dealer outside who was also going to Bush, and they were more than gracious letting me ride with them.&nbsp; I so appreciate being able to go to the airport with others at the end of a show because I know that leaving a show is the most vulnerable time for any dealer.</p><p><br /></p><p>So I arrived safe and sound, and early, at the airport.&nbsp; I found Pappadeaux’s not far from my gate, so I stopped by to have a pre-flight beverage and a bite to eat.&nbsp; They also have very yummy lobster bisque!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3485_zpsefb82e66.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3486_zps63ce11e6.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Since I had extra time to kill, I also indulged in a very belly warming shot of Patron!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3487_zps498869db.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I was soon snuggled in my window seat on the plane waiting for take off.&nbsp; However, our pilot was delayed o another flight so we had to wait about half an hour before we could depart.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3490_zps33941eb3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>But soon we were headed down the runway.&nbsp; United no longer requires us to turn off our “small” electronic equipment so I could take all the photos I wanted during take off and landing.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3491_zps78d5e4bf.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3492_zps3615086f.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3494_zpsd3fb3e2f.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I love The Big Bang Theory and it was playing on my tv monitor so that’s what I watched in between naps during the flight!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3496_zps875876fb.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As is our routine, as soon as I land, I phone my hubby who leaves the house right then, and usually arrives at the airport just as I walk outside with my bags.&nbsp; Soon I was home, got into my jammies and very cozy kitty slippers, and snuggled on the couch with my hubby in front of a warm crackling fire that he had made for my homecoming!&nbsp; Live couldn’t get much better!!!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2012%20Houston%20Show/IMG_3503_zpse0c33950.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Next up:&nbsp; The Ontario (California) show this week, then a break until FUN!!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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