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Rest in Peace
United States
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My wife Pat and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary last April 7. Now, we continue that celebration with our first trip to Europe. We embark on our great adventure in a couple of days. I would welcome suggestions as to which coins to look for during the trip, as well as how to obtain coins in various foreign countries. Also, should anyone know of coin shops worth visiting along our way, please let us know. Second only to sightseeing will be my quest for coins. By the way Terry, you may need to take over as Knights' scribe for the next 30 days or so. I think the Titanic went down in April, but if we avoid icebergs, I hope to report back about the middle of May. Following are our "Ports of Call." Delta, Colorado to Pueblo, then to Denver where we fly to Houston, where we board the cruise ship, and head across the Gulf of Mexico, stops include, Miami, Bermuda, The Azores, Waterford, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, LeHavre, France, and the Normandy Beaches, Dover, England, and London. Then, side trips to Paris, Scotland, Brussels, Belgium, Stonhenge and Bath. Three days in London, then a flight to Paris, then a flight from Paris to Houston, to Dallas, to Denver, back to the truck and head for home. Quite a trip!        
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Valued Member
United States
346 Posts |
sounds like an enjoyable vacation :) hope ya have fun and find ya a few treasures
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Pillar Of The Community
Turkey
1205 Posts |
Have a nice trip Gary! All the places on your route are among the landmarks of the world. I'm sure you will enjoy every second of your trip. I guess you shouldn't forget to carry an umbrella in Britain, and keep in mind that in French restaurants, asking for ketchup is not the best idea 
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I hope you enjoy the beauty the world holds.
Take care, Lars
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1529 Posts |
Bon Voyage....Gary/Pat....enjoy yourselves....  Looks like quite a full on trip but I am sure you will find the time to raid a few coin shops.
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Pillar Of The Community
3147 Posts |
Have a safe trip old buddy and don't worry about needing a scribe for the Knights as your job will be waiting for you when you get back! Will expect a full "coin" report when you get back!!!
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Forum Kid
Kuwait
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Enjoy your Fantastic Trip Gary, I'm sure itll be amazing!!! I'm sure Terry will do a great cover up and We will want a huge collection of pics and info!
Enjoy!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1203 Posts |
So getting married is your excuse for going to Europe, is it? Well, I hope you take along some extra cash for those darkside coins you will be seeing along the way. Talk about being in a candy store!
Have a safe trip and stay away from all that political unrest over there at this time. Hurry home, as I'm afraid that Terry will have his hands full just collecting the incoming coin for the contest.
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Valued Member
United States
194 Posts |
Congratulation's to you and your wife! 40 years is indeed something to celebrate! Sounds like a wonderful trip you have planned, enjoy!!! Lot's of places to find new treasures! Be safe.
Margaret
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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40 years is impresive congradulations to You And your lovely pride have the time of you life be careful do not wear anything that shows you are american for saftey be careful and take lots of photos Oh yea dont forget to pickup coins and currency on your trip
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Pillar of the Community
Belgium
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Hope you have a nice holiday If in Brussels you have time remember money exchangers will sell gold coins at goldvalue I include a link to the biggest ones First is gold4ex ( click on goudkoersen ) to see their hourly prices http://www.gold4ex.be/servlet/Home.classEurogold is closer to the trainstation but his prices are only indicative http://www.eurogold.be/UK/main.htmIt should be fairly easy to get an uncirculated rooster or angel at goldprice even dutch 10 florins or belgian Albert I etc Just hide you are american an englishman probably gets one euro discount 
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Belgium
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7123 Posts |
Hi Gary
Congratulations !!!
Have a safe and enjoyable vacation !!
We will keep a light on in the castle tower for you here at your forum home !!
If you get the chance ,, Internet cafe' or something let us know that all is well !!
Rick
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1327 Posts |
Have a fun and safe trip. we will miss you around here. Can't wait tell you get back so you can show off the coins you found
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Moderator
 United States
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If you are going to have time in Miami Let me know I would be delighted to show the both of you around. Have a wonderful time
rggoodie aka Richard "catch em doing something right"
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Australia
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Have a great trip and totally enjoy yourselves.
Hope you can pick up some coins from each of your destinations to bring back with you.
Edited by humpybong 04/18/2006 11:32 pm
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