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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 1666994, member: 16948&quot;]I always look forward to the Baltimore show – it’s usually one of the best shows of the year, the food is amazing, and I get to catch up with good friends too!&nbsp; As many coast to coast travelers will attest, the hard part is the travel – it takes a full day to travel from the west coast to the east coast.&nbsp; My flight left at 8am, I had a connection in Chicago, then landed in Baltimore at 7pm.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>While at the OC airport on Wednesday morning, I ran into the PCGS folks!&nbsp; It’s actually not uncommon for me to be on the same plane either coming and/or going with some of the PCGS staff since they are located in Orange County too.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ophelia</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1003_zps01a90948.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>David</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1004_zps39e538fd.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Our flight leaving OC was delayed for about an hour due to fog, so we sat on the tarmac until the fog lifted, and then we were off!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1005_zps02c5001d.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1006_zpsed09139a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1011_zpsf5400465.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Luckily we had 2 hours between flights so we didn’t miss our connection at the Houston airport</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1002_zps37a4a5a0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Coming into Baltimore</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1013_zps65a8da0d.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1015_zps4f470cd1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1017_zpsba104a22.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I checked into my hotel, and looked to see what kind of view I had – not bad!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1024_zps7a059417.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Then I headed out to dinner at Luna Del Sea Bistro which was recommended by the hotel.&nbsp; The hotel even provided a shuttle for us!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1022_zpsfd4db237.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>While waiting for our seat, we chatted with a couple attorneys from Louisiana who were there for an educational seminar, so we ended up dining together.&nbsp; With the upcoming ANA show in New Orleans, we picked their brain for recommendations of some sites and restaurants they thought we should visit and ended up with a nice list of places to check out!</p><p><br /></p><p>We all ordered some drinks before dinner, but there being only one waiter in to the whole restaurant, it took quite a while before they arrived.&nbsp; We did have a wonderful bottle of Rutherford Hill wine with dinner.</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1018_zps68f8f0d8.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>One of the people in our party ordered this very tasty seafood dish!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1019_zps6265a23c.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Not being much of a seafood fan, I of course ordered steak - which ended up not being the best choice!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1020_zpsed61b5c8.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>There were also a couple problems with our dinner, and so we spoke with the manager, who was very gracious and apologetic, and gave us another bottle of the same wine to take with us! </p><p><br /></p><p>After dinner, it was definitely time to turn in – after a long day of travel, dinner, and wine, I couldn’t wait for my head to hit the pillow!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The show opened to dealers at 8am on Thursday morning which came way too early for this west coast gal!&nbsp; But I was on time!</p><p><br /></p><p>Since Todd’s dad wanted to attend the Baltimore show, it would make it too crowded for the three of us at one table, so Todd got his own table – this made set up easier for both of us because we wouldn’t be in each other’s way!&nbsp; After I was set up, I walked around the bourse to see if I could find coins for my customer want lists and, of course, ran into some familiar faces.</p><p><br /></p><p>Guess who!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1026_zps76ea6c0d.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Todd’s dad, Roger/MustangGT</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1035_zpsdddaa0d9.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Me and Taryn – the Long Beach Show’s tireless show coordinator</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1032_zps59242fd8.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Fellow female coin dealers - Bonnie from Albanese Rare Coins and Katy from Pinnacle Rarities</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1055_zps889bd763.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Even dealers like to ham it up for a photo!&nbsp; That’s Rick Snow/Eagle Eye”photo-bombing” Rick Sear/Colonel Jessup</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1038_zps7094ada7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>It seems my reputation precedes me because this wonderful dealer (Arnold) knew I enjoy wine and brought me this fantastic bottle of 2010 Napa Chappelle!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1033_zpsb455087b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1034_zps6aca9052.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thad/Exojunkie </p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1027_zpsc782cf1a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Set up day is when I usually do most of my buying, and throughout the day, several dealers brought by some nice copper.&nbsp; I found several quality pieces for m inventory, including one of the nicest 1914-D’s I’ve seen – except for the one in my personal collection of course!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1056_zpsb07bb057.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>After the show closed on Thursday, we headed out to one of the most popular dealer-loved restaurants in Baltimore – G&amp;M!!!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1039_zpse72e41b8.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>When we arrived, the place was packed - unfortunately we neglected to make reservations.&nbsp; We had about a half hour wait, so we found a spot in the bar while we waited.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1042_zpsc1d1c614.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1041_zpscf33dfcc.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>No, this isn’t a homeless guy we picked up off the street – he’s Rick’s FBI friend, Neil!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1040_zps93e786f7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>After we left G&amp;M, we found a nice Irish Pub with a small Irish band that played some wonderful Irish music – and of course we had some great Irish beer !</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1045_zpsdbb7ec04.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1046_zpsc644f885.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1052_zpsa401af0a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1051_zpsb66c39c7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1047_zps5c27476e.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2013%2003%20Baltimore/IMG_1048_zps1e219fed.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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