Nice photos bonedigger. I went through that state once and don't want a repeat. Hit a sand storm and had a convertible with the top down. I'd take photos from my house only to many building in the way. This is Chicago you know. Also, if some of the wrong types saw me taking photos they might start shooting back and not with a camera.

Sorry to hear no coin shows there. Clean air an advantage. We have shows of all kinds all year long. Coin shows, gun shows, knive shows, camera shows, computer shows, dog shows, card shows, cat shows and on and on and on. Amazing what you can find at some of those. Even our flea markets have coin dealers.