RAM at the Worlds Fair of Money

Fulvio · August 17, 2013, 01:18:42 AM

Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='25215' dateline='1376659685'I was scratching my head about - what is the ANA

http://www.money.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Numismatic_Association

"The American Numismatic Association was founded in 1891 by Dr. George F. Heath in Chicago, Illinois. The ANA was formed to advance the knowledge of numismatics (the study of money) along educational, historical, and scientific lines, as well as enhance interest in the hobby.
The ANA national headquarters and museum is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It claims a membership of over 25,000 and offers memberships for various terms, including one year, three years, five years, and a lifetime membership for $800–$1,200 US, depending on age and whether you would like to receive a magazine via mail or electronically. In 1912 the association received a Federal Charter by the United States Congress for its work in the field of numismatics."

Robster · August 17, 2013, 01:31:12 AM

Love the idea of going to a show of that size one day, thanks for the report.! Saw the Cubs play the Expos at Wrigley Field back in 1991, great memories of a classic stadium and a wonderful town.!!!

Goose · August 17, 2013, 07:59:54 AM

John, you mentioned that you live 5 miles from Rosemont. I lived approx 3 miles south of there (Franklin P k, Ill) BEFORE Rosemont became a city in 1956. Then I figured that Illinois and area isn't a place to raise 8 kids, so I 'escaped' Illinois and move to Minnesota.....that was 40 yrs + 10 days ago. (Four of the past 7 Illinois governors are in jail or have served time. Quinn will be # 5 if I guess correctly)

Fulvio · August 17, 2013, 03:52:14 PM

Quote from: 'Goose' pid='25226' dateline='1376692194'(Four of the past 7 Illinois governors are in jail or have served time. Quinn will be # 5 if I guess correctly)

Hehe, that's why they make movies and TV shows like Boss about politics around those parts... so much material to draw from... :diablo:

triplewitch · August 18, 2013, 05:20:50 PM

I'm not leaving Illinois unless the state starts taxing pensions. I've been looking into senior living outside of Cook County, and I will go for that in a few years. I'm hoping home sale prices will rebound by then.
I've voted against all governors and Chicago mayors for years now, and it's done me no good.-John

triplewitch · August 19, 2013, 10:15:59 AM

I've heard back that the guy portraying the kangaroo mascot was 'an honorary Australian, just for the week, an Aussie in spirit'.-John

triplewitch · August 19, 2013, 05:58:58 PM

The RAM posted 19 pictures of their activities at the Worlds Fair of Money on their Facebook page.-John

Steveqld · August 20, 2013, 08:03:43 PM

Quote from: 'triplewitch' pid='25489' dateline='1376900938'The RAM posted 19 pictures of their activities at the Worlds Fair of Money on their Facebook page.-John

And a few hours ago they posted one of your photographs with appropriate recognition to the photographer of course.

Fulvio · August 20, 2013, 08:10:54 PM

Quote from: 'Steveqld' pid='25607' dateline='1376994823'And a few hours ago they posted one of your photographs with appropriate recognition to the photographer of course.

Woot! You can retire on the royalties!

triplewitch · August 20, 2013, 09:19:34 PM

The blond lady, Ms. Julie Bufton, asked me to send her the pictures I took, and she shared them with the RAM. They recognized me as a commentator on their Facebook page and asked me to post them there. I had told her I was going to post them here when I originally took the pictures and asked permission to take hers.-John

runway · August 20, 2013, 09:25:19 PM

Wow thank you for the wonderful insight triplewitch