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Time to SLOW down... Story on Galena IL....

joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited August 18, 2020 4:14PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Yes, for the people that know me, I bet you never thought you'll be seeing those words from me. Lol. Well, couple of things. First of all, my better half and I, will be going on vacation for a week and a half. Next Tuesday, I'll be a year older! Yes, my B.D. We decided to take a trip somewhere different besides the short ride to Lake Geneva, WI. Were going to check out Galena, Il. Actually a little farther than out of state WI. So instead of spending $ on coins, we'll spend it on some R+R. ;)

"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

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  • chesterbchesterb Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good for you...well deserved!

  • pointfivezeropointfivezero Posts: 1,844 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @joeykoins - be sure to check out the home of Ulysses Grant while in Galena. The entire downtown area is worth a visit. We held a family reunion outside Galena in the late 80's. They were filming The Field of Dreams at the time and the nighttime scenes with Kevin Costner and Burt Lancaster were filmed in downtown Galena. We saw all the production equipment parked on the side streets during the day.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Enjoy your vacation and Happy Birthday.... I will bet you find a coin shop though.... :D Good luck, Cheers, RickO

  • ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,729 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 14, 2020 8:43AM

    Even if you don’t plan to buy, stop in on a coin shop if there’s one along the way. I’ve always enjoyed checking out how people in other places do things and think about coins. Might add some perspective for when you get back to buying.
    Enjoy your trip and happy birthday!

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,010 ✭✭✭✭✭

    And don't forget to look down as you walk thru the Wawa parking lot cause ya never know! Enjoy. Peace Roy

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,977 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy birthday in advance my friend🎊🎉. Have a ton a fun.

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  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,692 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy B-day and enjoy the trip

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  • AlexinPAAlexinPA Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy birthday and have a great R&R.

  • bearcavebearcave Posts: 3,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your trip with your better half! :)

    Ken
  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,481 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 15, 2020 4:12AM

    @ricko said:
    Enjoy your vacation and Happy Birthday.... I will bet you find a coin shop though.... :D Good luck, Cheers, RickO

    ......................or at the very least you'll probably keep your eye out for one.

    Pete

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,364 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Enjoy ! We need good rest.

  • 1Mike11Mike1 Posts: 4,416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A sound decision. :)

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @joeykoins said:
    So instead of spending $ on coins, we'll spend it on some R+R. ;)

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The best of every thing in the next few days

  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,816 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 14, 2020 12:34PM

    Good for you @joeykoins!

    Unfortunately for my wife, my idea of R&R is going through my coins in the den with my favorite beverage. I suppose I should take her somewhere nice when it’s safer to do so.

    Edited to add; Happy Birthday!

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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,656 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy Birthday!

  • tommy44tommy44 Posts: 2,291 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy Birthday in case I don't say it again next Tuesday. I may be busy myself since it is my birthday also! It was my mother's birthday too. She always told me I was the best birthday present she ever received.

    Have a good time in Galena and don't forget to report back.

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  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 15, 2020 10:04PM

    Sorry! Had to do it one last time. Promise. Lol. Couldn't pass up.


    Cameo or PL?




    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @1Mike1 said:
    A sound decision. :)

    Well, almost? Bought one before my vacation starts, tomorrow. Lol

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Namvet69 said:
    And don't forget to look down as you walk thru the Wawa parking lot cause ya never know! Enjoy. Peace Roy

    I thought you wanted me to "look down " for a coin on the ground? Lol.

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 14, 2020 9:43PM

    At work, Hours before ending my shift to start my vacation. I found out my co-workers name working with me.

    Can't get away from this Hobby! Lol

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • air4mdcair4mdc Posts: 915 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Galena sounds like a good time. My wife has been trying to get me there for years. LG and the Magnificent Mile and Rush St. are my hangouts. Have a great time and hope you have a wonderful BDay next Tuesday. Mine is Thursday. Let us know how the trip goes. Lots of stuff to buy there.

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 14, 2020 11:13PM

    @air4mdc said:

    Lots of stuff to buy there.

    Coins? Lol. Thank you, my brother. ;)

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I want to thank all you well wishers. Love ya guys. :)

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is Galena a ghost town?

    m

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  • ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,729 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad you had a good time! R&R and now back to coins!

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:
    Is Galena a ghost town?

    m

    Lol. Do you mean that by "No Crowds"? or by an actual so called, "Ghost"? Lol. Well, if it's the first meaning, many people attending. Esp. for a dull Tuesday. Not Crowded but quite busy! and if it's about some sort of Ghost rumor? Not sure? I did notice a store that was advertising about a "Ghost Tour"? Don't know what that's all about. Lol.

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • SmEagle1795SmEagle1795 Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 18, 2020 6:45PM

    The last time my wife and I went to Galena (about two months ago), we ate at the Paradise Bar and Grill... they didn't accept card (no sign to this effect) and I had only $19 on me... and their ATM wasn't working...

    After a lengthy conversation with the manager, they permitted me to mail them a check for $38 the next day after writing down my driver's license information and phone number.

    I've bought six figure coins on a handshake and they would barely allow me to leave over a plate of deep fried something.

    Despite this, I do like Galena, but it makes me miss the ease of coin shows!!

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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 18, 2020 7:30PM

    @joeykoins said:

    @Justacommeman said:
    Is Galena a ghost town?

    m

    Lol. Do you mean that by "No Crowds"? or by an actual so called, "Ghost"? Lol. Well, if it's the first meaning, many people attending. Esp. for a dull Tuesday. Not Crowded but quite busy! and if it's about some sort of Ghost rumor? Not sure? I did notice a store that was advertising about a "Ghost Tour"? Don't know what that's all about. Lol.

    I mean outside of your reflection in the window other humans seem to be absent :#

    Glad you had fun , Happy BDay and Grant was truly a great American. One of my favorites

    m

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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 18, 2020 7:48PM

    Only one gripe about Galena. No Starbucks! My favorite Coffee House. Funny quick story... While me and my wife were taking a brief break back to the car, I checked for the nearest Starbucks, near Galena. Guess where the closest one was? In Iowa! Yes, LMAO. but, in saying that, it was actually only 14 Miles away. So my wife and I decided, what the heck. After all, were on vacation. Also we never seen Iowa. So while driving to Starbucks, in the state of Iowa. We got the most wonderful surprise, and on my Birthday! Only 1 more mile away from Starbucks, we ran right into this huge bridge in front of us. While entering the beginning of that bridge, we seen a sign, it read, " Mississippi River"! WoW! Never seen,THEE RIVER. Lol. Beautiful sight and talking about, HISTORY. Now, If I never was so crazy about this stupid Coffee, we probably would of never seen this legendary sight? Now I love the Hawkeye State! Boy, what a BIRTHDAY to remember. A day filled with History and Beauty! LOL. Check it out.




    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 18, 2020 7:43PM

    Cars seem to be endangered as well. I think Starbucks Corporate made a wise choice.

    m

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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:
    Cars seem to be endangered as well. I think Starbucks Corporate made a wise choice.

    m

    If you're saying what I think your saying, my wife took the photos. Lol

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

    --- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
  • CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lewis: "Behold, the mighty Mississippi!"
    Clark: "What a great site for a coffee shop."

    :)

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  • Tom147Tom147 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful pictures. Thank you for posting.

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,007 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Tons of pics and no wine? There is a winery there, with its vineyard just outside of town, you know.

    John
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  • PhilLynottPhilLynott Posts: 890 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @joeykoins said:

    @Justacommeman said:
    Is Galena a ghost town?

    m

    Lol. Do you mean that by "No Crowds"? or by an actual so called, "Ghost"? Lol. Well, if it's the first meaning, many people attending. Esp. for a dull Tuesday. Not Crowded but quite busy! and if it's about some sort of Ghost rumor? Not sure? I did notice a store that was advertising about a "Ghost Tour"? Don't know what that's all about. Lol.

    Haha yes ghost town was a funny choice of words for Galena specifically since ghost related stuff is big business there. I did the ghost tour with some friends when there last year, it was a fun albeit gimmicky way to see the town. Great town full of history I'll be back at some point.

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,007 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:
    Is Galena a ghost town?

    m

    Sort of, but not quite. The population in the 1840s was about 4-5x what it is today, and larger than Chicago. Big lead mining town at the time. That eventually went bust, but some people stayed in the area.

    John
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  • 1northcoin1northcoin Posts: 4,337 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 19, 2020 2:04PM

    @messydesk said:

    @Justacommeman said:
    Is Galena a ghost town?

    m

    Sort of, but not quite. The population in the 1840s was about 4-5x what it is today, and larger than Chicago. Big lead mining town at the time. That eventually went bust, but some people stayed in the area.

    Another historic Illinois town that was once bigger than Chicago is Nauvoo. Joey, you will need to add that for another driveable out-of-town venture.

    Apparently sites and activities are limited this summer, but typically there are a number of restored homes, businesses to visit and multiple activities to participate in as well. Just Goggle, "What to do and see in Nauvoo."

  • ExbritExbrit Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭✭

    It's been a long time since I've been to Lake Geneva and Galena - sure has changed.

    A Mississippi boat ride is always fun.

  • No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,056 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There is an old city park by the river. I found some nice coins there many years ago with my metal detector. Fun little town. Lots of history

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