I had the pleasure to meet Charmy and Todd at the show today. They were both pleasant to talk to and Charmy sure lived up to her name. This hobby would be so much better if every dealer was as nice as they were. I hope they had a great show.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Perry, it was very nice meeting you as well! I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and seeing all the forum members at this show - I think we probably talked to more forum members here in Baltimore than at any other show!
This morning I took a couple photos of Mr. Lincoln and his wife Mary who were set up near the kids' area in the back. They look so authentic!
So today was our last day, and again it was really busy! Todd didn't expect to be that busy, but he was - also, I had just bought a certified Lincoln collection and had him photograph several pieces from this set. I also sold a bunch of nice Indian cents today, while yesterday I seemed to be selling mostly Lincoln cents. iI also bought four more Conder tokens for my collection, including a very unique and rare white metal donkey ("rents and taxes") Conder as well as very rare terminal die state Conder. Any way, it has been a very very successful show, and once again we've had a very fun time in Baltimore (even though it was a bit too cold for this SoCal gal!).
Now I'm once again sitting at an airport bar waiting for my flight, talking to a couple other coin dealers who are headed back to OC like me. I'm assuming some of the PCGS folks will be on our plane too, though I haven't yet run into them.
Here I am very tired, waiting for my flight and having a tasty Mai Tai at the airport bar!
And here are new airport drinking buddies: David Hunt from Century Coin Group and David Halpin from On the Rocks Jewelry & Rare Coins
My flight leaves shortly, can't wait to get home - but I have to get up early tomorrow morning to set up at my local show - ugggg! That's the life of a coin dealer!
Just to clarify...Baltimore is at least 1/2 hour to an hour west of good crabcakes. The ones you eat there are only allowed to be sold to tourists and Baltimorons (yes it's spelled "morean" but pronounced "moron". The actual best crabcakes in MD are served at my aunt's house in Hudson, MD, the 2nd best are made by yours truly, very good ones are made by several restaurants on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and a few restaurants (yes I admit it) in Annapolis, even though Annapolis is on the wrong side of the bay. I'm just sayin...
Todd and Charmy met CohodK / Dave? Damn, thats awesome !!!! I consider CohodK a celebrity :-)....and yes, we have traded coins for dollars, both ways :-)
<< <i>Great report! I have to get down to that show one of these times. How far is the Baltimore airport from the show venue? >>
About a $40 cab ride, half an hour or so. >>
Light rail runs from airport to right outside the convention center. The safe journey takes about a half hour and costs a few dollars.
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<< <i>Great report! I have to get down to that show one of these times. How far is the Baltimore airport from the show venue? >>
About a $40 cab ride, half an hour or so. >>
Light rail runs from airport to right outside the convention center. The safe journey takes about a half hour and costs a few dollars. >>
I did not know that...... >>
Believe it or not Baltimore also has a (rudimentary) subway system. Where it goes and its operating hours I don't know.
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Thanks everyone, I'm glad you seem to enjoy these reports that not only include what goes on at shows from a pictorial side, but also some of my after-hours activities. I saw another Baltimore show report that suggested the reports of after-hour "minutiae" were maybe not necessary nor wanted and perhaps that's true for some. I do understand that coin people like to know specifics about sales, current market, popular coins, exhibits, dealers, sales volume, etc. and I try to include some of that information as well. However, most other show reports, including Laura's, cover that information quite thoroughly, so I thought by showing you all some of what it's like being at a show and what we (or at least I) see during shows, as well as what we do after the show closes would spice things up a little and let you see that, along with conducting meaningful coin business, we too are regular people and like to have some fun, especially this girl!
Also, as an honest disclaimer, any forum names not mentioned in my report are because so many of you are gracious enough to stop by my (and Todd's) table that I can't remember or keep track of everyone. I've even thought about having a "sign in" roster just so I can keep track of everyone who did stop by because I really appreciate your support, kind words, and just plain ol' chatting with such interesting people! So as long as you don't mind (and as long as the PCGS folks don't mind), I'll keep the "Charmy" reports coming....
So to respond to some of the questions/comments:
Wei, Even though the public transportation sounds very economical, I as a dealer would not feel safe hauling my coins to/from a train station, and sitting with them on a public train. However, for people not carrying coins, this may be a very good option. One good thing is that the Baltimore taxis offer a flat rate to the airport of $30, plus tip of course. Takes about 20+ minutes or so.
Ricko, I know, I usually prefer pre-flight Bloody Mary's but on the flight to Baltimore I sat next to a flight attendant who highly recommended the Mai Tais, so I just had to try one (or two) on the plane, which I did, and they were really good. So after hauling my bags through Baltimore airport's very long terminals, a Mai Tai just sounded really refreshing!
Shore, even though I'm sure your very own crabcakes can't be beat, as far as restaurant crabcakes go, we very much enjoyed the ones we got at G&M, as did all of the other numerous coin dealers who frequent G&Ms.
Cohodk, yes, I too am very glad to finally meet you in person, and I am very grateful for the beautiful coins you always seem to have that I can't seem to resist!
Goose, sorry I don't know anything about the Rocky guy in the back of the room, so I can't help you there.
So, to wrap things up, the show was a great success as far as I am concerned, and I think Todd will agree it was one of the busiest Baltimore shows we've been to. Floor traffic was heavy both Friday and Saturday throughout the entire day, and though customers were still very choosy and cautious before they pulled out their wallets, sales were very active, including on what I consider somewhat higher end ($1000+) collector material. I was also offered some nice quality collector grade coins to add to my inventory, so I did quite a bit of buying at this show, more Lincoln cents this time.
Now, I'm glad to be home, even after my setting up at my monthly show today, and will regroup tomorrow, organize my new purchases, and get ready for the Tukwila show in Washington, which begins this Thursday.
Again, thank you everyone who stopped by our table, I sincerely do appreciate your knowledge, friendship, comaraderie, support, as well as business!
<< <i>Wei, Even though the public transportation sounds very economical, I as a dealer would not feel safe hauling my coins to/from a train station, and sitting with them on a public train. However, for people not carrying coins, this may be a very good option. One good thing is that the Baltimore taxis offer a flat rate to the airport of $30, plus tip of course. Takes about 20+ minutes or so. >>
I agree with you about the transportation issue. If you are carrying numerous items that you can't just grab and go, if you're traveling with a group of people or if you're not as mobile as you'd like to be then a rental car or taxi would be the best option. However if you're like the typical attendee with just a backpack or one hand carry item then public transit is an ideal option. I know that some people are paranoid about carrying coins in a public place, but if you don't make that obvious and blend in you'll appear to others like a normal joe riding the train and you will not be specifically targeted.
On the subject of taxis in Baltimore, I have had more trouble with taxis in Baltimore than in any other city in the world (Las Vegas is a distant second place). Since 2002 while riding in a taxi in Baltimore I've been involved in three accidents (two during the same trip), three instances of meter tampering, and at least four attempts of overcharging. Another time a driver at Penn Station tried to drive off with my luggage and one time a few years ago I got into a physical altercation with a driver who attempted to overcharge me (I am ever grateful to the few staff members at the Sheraton Inner Harbor who "backed me up" during the incident). I've also witnessed an accident involving two taxis during which a dealer friend was a fare passenger in one of them. These incidents are why I'm a bit apprehensive about riding in a Baltimore taxi these days.
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Again, thank you everyone who stopped by our table, I sincerely do appreciate your knowledge, friendship, comaraderie, support, as well as business! The pleasure was all mine. Oh, and Todd and Charmy....the Baltimore Light Rail has its share of wacko riders, but for the most part(99.8%) you are in safe hands. Probably 30 to 40 minutes travel time to BWI. Single trip to BWI from BCC is $1.60....and no tip!!
<< <i>Wei, Even though the public transportation sounds very economical, I as a dealer would not feel safe hauling my coins to/from a train station, and sitting with them on a public train. However, for people not carrying coins, this may be a very good option. One good thing is that the Baltimore taxis offer a flat rate to the airport of $30, plus tip of course. Takes about 20+ minutes or so. >>
I agree with you about the transportation issue. If you are carrying numerous items that you can't just grab and go, if you're traveling with a group of people or if you're not as mobile as you'd like to be then a rental car or taxi would be the best option. However if you're like the typical attendee with just a backpack or one hand carry item then public transit is an ideal option. I know that some people are paranoid about carrying coins in a public place, but if you don't make that obvious and blend in you'll appear to others like a normal joe riding the train and you will not be specifically targeted.
On the subject of taxis in Baltimore, I have had more trouble with taxis in Baltimore than in any other city in the world (Las Vegas is a distant second place). Since 2002 while riding in a taxi in Baltimore I've been involved in three accidents (two during the same trip), three instances of meter tampering, and at least four attempts of overcharging. Another time a driver at Penn Station tried to drive off with my luggage and one time a few years ago I got into a physical altercation with a driver who attempted to overcharge me (I am ever grateful to the few staff members at the Sheraton Inner Harbor who "backed me up" during the incident). I've also witnessed an accident involving two taxis during which a dealer friend was a fare passenger in one of them. These incidents are why I'm a bit apprehensive about riding in a Baltimore taxi these days. >>
I was real happy to get to the airport and see the taxi driver (we had a van) open the rear hatch and see my camera bag (with multiple cameras and lenses) fall from on top several cases to the pavement. Not even a sorry from the guy.
<< <i>Did anyone notice.....does the "Rock Guy" (for lack of a better term) still set up at Balty at the back of the show facing the grading services? >>
Yes he was there.
Larry L.
Autism Awareness: There is no limit to the good you can do, if you don't care who gets the credit.
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I bought one of the most gorgeous BLUE proofs I've seen, and Todd just sent me the photo he took. Todd's photo brings out the pretty blue and shows how deep the mirrors are, and in hand, this coin is even more amazing with a full cameo cobalt blue!
I had a Southwest flight at 9:00 AM Sunday, but they cancelled the flight and I had to leave at 2:00. Had to get to Tucson via Albany and Chicago. Got in at 9:30 PM Tucson time. There was a string of huge electrical storms from Wichita KS to Chicago. The flight was really bumpy but I put on some Canned Heat and watched the amazing electrical show outside the plane. The lightning was flashing in time to the music, it seemed. I tried to capture it on the camera in my phone, but it wouldn't focus on it.
Wow Rick, that actually sounds pretty scary, not to mention a very long day! Todd's Southwest flight was delayed which made him miss his connecting flight, but he was lucky enough to get the last seat on a plane that was earlier delayed and would leave right around his original flight.
For me, I was on U.S. Airways and actually got very lucky because I was given a First Class seat on my flight from Baltimore to Phoenix because another passenger wanted to sit with the rest of his family who were in coach! I was so very tired that I slept the first two hours of my 4 1/2 hour flight but did manage to squeeze in two complimentary coxtails. And my connection from Phoenix to OC was very quick and easy. So I feel very lucky considering what all the Southwest flyers had to endure.
I had a Southwest flight at 9:00 AM Sunday, but they cancelled the flight and I had to leave at 2:00. Had to get to Tucson via Albany and Chicago. Got in at 9:30 PM Tucson time. There was a string of huge electrical storms from Wichita KS to Chicago. The flight was really bumpy but I put on some Canned Heat and watched the amazing electrical show outside the plane. The lightning was flashing in time to the music, it seemed. I tried to capture it on the camera in my phone, but it wouldn't focus on it. >>
wow... a lot of short flights... I hope they weren't 737-300s
<< <i>Just to clarify...Baltimore is at least 1/2 hour to an hour west of good crabcakes. The ones you eat there are only allowed to be sold to tourists and Baltimorons (yes it's spelled "morean" but pronounced "moron". The actual best crabcakes in MD are served at my aunt's house in Hudson, MD, the 2nd best are made by yours truly, very good ones are made by several restaurants on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and a few restaurants (yes I admit it) in Annapolis, even though Annapolis is on the wrong side of the bay. I'm just sayin... >>
Hmmm. Sounds like the people on the North Shore of Chicago who insist that the North Shore starts east of Green Bay Road, not east of 41.
<< <i>Just to clarify...Baltimore is at least 1/2 hour to an hour west of good crabcakes. The ones you eat there are only allowed to be sold to tourists and Baltimorons (yes it's spelled "morean" but pronounced "moron". The actual best crabcakes in MD are served at my aunt's house in Hudson, MD, the 2nd best are made by yours truly, very good ones are made by several restaurants on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and a few restaurants (yes I admit it) in Annapolis, even though Annapolis is on the wrong side of the bay. I'm just sayin... >>
Hmmm. Sounds like the people on the North Shore of Chicago who insist that the North Shore starts east of Green Bay Road, not east of 41.
Cindy, thanks for the pics!! >>
Shouldn't the North Shore start north of a road and not east of a road?
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Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
This morning I took a couple photos of Mr. Lincoln and his wife Mary who were set up near the kids' area in the back. They look so authentic!
So today was our last day, and again it was really busy! Todd didn't expect to be that busy, but he was - also, I had just bought a certified Lincoln collection and had him photograph several pieces from this set. I also sold a bunch of nice Indian cents today, while yesterday I seemed to be selling mostly Lincoln cents. iI also bought four more Conder tokens for my collection, including a very unique and rare white metal donkey ("rents and taxes") Conder as well as very rare terminal die state Conder. Any way, it has been a very very successful show, and once again we've had a very fun time in Baltimore (even though it was a bit too cold for this SoCal gal!).
Now I'm once again sitting at an airport bar waiting for my flight, talking to a couple other coin dealers who are headed back to OC like me. I'm assuming some of the PCGS folks will be on our plane too, though I haven't yet run into them.
Here I am very tired, waiting for my flight and having a tasty Mai Tai at the airport bar!
And here are new airport drinking buddies: David Hunt from Century Coin Group and David Halpin from On the Rocks Jewelry & Rare Coins
My flight leaves shortly, can't wait to get home - but I have to get up early tomorrow morning to set up at my local show - ugggg! That's the life of a coin dealer!
The Penny Lady®
Larry L.
- Jim
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
<< <i>Great report! I have to get down to that show one of these times. How far is the Baltimore airport from the show venue? >>
About a $40 cab ride, half an hour or so.
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<< <i>Great report! I have to get down to that show one of these times. How far is the Baltimore airport from the show venue? >>
About a $40 cab ride, half an hour or so. >>
Light rail runs from airport to right outside the convention center. The safe journey takes about a half hour and costs a few dollars.
Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
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<< <i>Great report! I have to get down to that show one of these times. How far is the Baltimore airport from the show venue? >>
About a $40 cab ride, half an hour or so. >>
Light rail runs from airport to right outside the convention center. The safe journey takes about a half hour and costs a few dollars. >>
I did not know that......
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<< <i>Great report! I have to get down to that show one of these times. How far is the Baltimore airport from the show venue? >>
About a $40 cab ride, half an hour or so. >>
Light rail runs from airport to right outside the convention center. The safe journey takes about a half hour and costs a few dollars. >>
I did not know that...... >>
Believe it or not Baltimore also has a (rudimentary) subway system. Where it goes and its operating hours I don't know.
Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
Also, as an honest disclaimer, any forum names not mentioned in my report are because so many of you are gracious enough to stop by my (and Todd's) table that I can't remember or keep track of everyone. I've even thought about having a "sign in" roster just so I can keep track of everyone who did stop by because I really appreciate your support, kind words, and just plain ol' chatting with such interesting people! So as long as you don't mind (and as long as the PCGS folks don't mind), I'll keep the "Charmy" reports coming....
So to respond to some of the questions/comments:
Wei, Even though the public transportation sounds very economical, I as a dealer would not feel safe hauling my coins to/from a train station, and sitting with them on a public train. However, for people not carrying coins, this may be a very good option. One good thing is that the Baltimore taxis offer a flat rate to the airport of $30, plus tip of course. Takes about 20+ minutes or so.
Ricko, I know, I usually prefer pre-flight Bloody Mary's but on the flight to Baltimore I sat next to a flight attendant who highly recommended the Mai Tais, so I just had to try one (or two) on the plane, which I did, and they were really good. So after hauling my bags through Baltimore airport's very long terminals, a Mai Tai just sounded really refreshing!
Shore, even though I'm sure your very own crabcakes can't be beat, as far as restaurant crabcakes go, we very much enjoyed the ones we got at G&M, as did all of the other numerous coin dealers who frequent G&Ms.
Cohodk, yes, I too am very glad to finally meet you in person, and I am very grateful for the beautiful coins you always seem to have that I can't seem to resist!
Goose, sorry I don't know anything about the Rocky guy in the back of the room, so I can't help you there.
So, to wrap things up, the show was a great success as far as I am concerned, and I think Todd will agree it was one of the busiest Baltimore shows we've been to. Floor traffic was heavy both Friday and Saturday throughout the entire day, and though customers were still very choosy and cautious before they pulled out their wallets, sales were very active, including on what I consider somewhat higher end ($1000+) collector material. I was also offered some nice quality collector grade coins to add to my inventory, so I did quite a bit of buying at this show, more Lincoln cents this time.
Now, I'm glad to be home, even after my setting up at my monthly show today, and will regroup tomorrow, organize my new purchases, and get ready for the Tukwila show in Washington, which begins this Thursday.
Again, thank you everyone who stopped by our table, I sincerely do appreciate your knowledge, friendship, comaraderie, support, as well as business!
The Penny Lady®
<< <i>Wei, Even though the public transportation sounds very economical, I as a dealer would not feel safe hauling my coins to/from a train station, and sitting with them on a public train. However, for people not carrying coins, this may be a very good option. One good thing is that the Baltimore taxis offer a flat rate to the airport of $30, plus tip of course. Takes about 20+ minutes or so. >>
I agree with you about the transportation issue. If you are carrying numerous items that you can't just grab and go, if you're traveling with a group of people or if you're not as mobile as you'd like to be then a rental car or taxi would be the best option. However if you're like the typical attendee with just a backpack or one hand carry item then public transit is an ideal option. I know that some people are paranoid about carrying coins in a public place, but if you don't make that obvious and blend in you'll appear to others like a normal joe riding the train and you will not be specifically targeted.
On the subject of taxis in Baltimore, I have had more trouble with taxis in Baltimore than in any other city in the world (Las Vegas is a distant second place). Since 2002 while riding in a taxi in Baltimore I've been involved in three accidents (two during the same trip), three instances of meter tampering, and at least four attempts of overcharging. Another time a driver at Penn Station tried to drive off with my luggage and one time a few years ago I got into a physical altercation with a driver who attempted to overcharge me (I am ever grateful to the few staff members at the Sheraton Inner Harbor who "backed me up" during the incident). I've also witnessed an accident involving two taxis during which a dealer friend was a fare passenger in one of them. These incidents are why I'm a bit apprehensive about riding in a Baltimore taxi these days.
Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
The pleasure was all mine.
Oh, and Todd and Charmy....the Baltimore Light Rail has its share of wacko riders, but for the most part(99.8%) you are in safe hands.
Probably 30 to 40 minutes travel time to BWI.
Single trip to BWI from BCC is $1.60....and no tip!!
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<< <i>Wei, Even though the public transportation sounds very economical, I as a dealer would not feel safe hauling my coins to/from a train station, and sitting with them on a public train. However, for people not carrying coins, this may be a very good option. One good thing is that the Baltimore taxis offer a flat rate to the airport of $30, plus tip of course. Takes about 20+ minutes or so. >>
I agree with you about the transportation issue. If you are carrying numerous items that you can't just grab and go, if you're traveling with a group of people or if you're not as mobile as you'd like to be then a rental car or taxi would be the best option. However if you're like the typical attendee with just a backpack or one hand carry item then public transit is an ideal option. I know that some people are paranoid about carrying coins in a public place, but if you don't make that obvious and blend in you'll appear to others like a normal joe riding the train and you will not be specifically targeted.
On the subject of taxis in Baltimore, I have had more trouble with taxis in Baltimore than in any other city in the world (Las Vegas is a distant second place). Since 2002 while riding in a taxi in Baltimore I've been involved in three accidents (two during the same trip), three instances of meter tampering, and at least four attempts of overcharging. Another time a driver at Penn Station tried to drive off with my luggage and one time a few years ago I got into a physical altercation with a driver who attempted to overcharge me (I am ever grateful to the few staff members at the Sheraton Inner Harbor who "backed me up" during the incident). I've also witnessed an accident involving two taxis during which a dealer friend was a fare passenger in one of them. These incidents are why I'm a bit apprehensive about riding in a Baltimore taxi these days. >>
I was real happy to get to the airport and see the taxi driver (we had a van) open the rear hatch and see my camera bag (with multiple cameras and lenses) fall from on top several cases to the pavement. Not even a sorry from the guy.
<< <i>Did anyone notice.....does the "Rock Guy" (for lack of a better term) still set up at Balty at the back of the show facing the grading services? >>
Yes he was there.
Larry L.
The Penny Lady®
I had a Southwest flight at 9:00 AM Sunday, but they cancelled the flight and I had to leave at 2:00. Had to get to Tucson via Albany and Chicago. Got in at 9:30 PM Tucson time. There was a string of huge electrical storms from Wichita KS to Chicago. The flight was really bumpy but I put on some Canned Heat and watched the amazing electrical show outside the plane. The lightning was flashing in time to the music, it seemed. I tried to capture it on the camera in my phone, but it wouldn't focus on it.
For me, I was on U.S. Airways and actually got very lucky because I was given a First Class seat on my flight from Baltimore to Phoenix because another passenger wanted to sit with the rest of his family who were in coach! I was so very tired that I slept the first two hours of my 4 1/2 hour flight but did manage to squeeze in two complimentary coxtails. And my connection from Phoenix to OC was very quick and easy. So I feel very lucky considering what all the Southwest flyers had to endure.
The Penny Lady®
<< <i>That's a real beauty, Charmy!
I had a Southwest flight at 9:00 AM Sunday, but they cancelled the flight and I had to leave at 2:00. Had to get to Tucson via Albany and Chicago. Got in at 9:30 PM Tucson time. There was a string of huge electrical storms from Wichita KS to Chicago. The flight was really bumpy but I put on some Canned Heat and watched the amazing electrical show outside the plane. The lightning was flashing in time to the music, it seemed. I tried to capture it on the camera in my phone, but it wouldn't focus on it. >>
wow... a lot of short flights... I hope they weren't 737-300s
<< <i>Just to clarify...Baltimore is at least 1/2 hour to an hour west of good crabcakes. The ones you eat there are only allowed to be sold to tourists and Baltimorons (yes it's spelled "morean" but pronounced "moron". The actual best crabcakes in MD are served at my aunt's house in Hudson, MD, the 2nd best are made by yours truly, very good ones are made by several restaurants on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and a few restaurants (yes I admit it) in Annapolis, even though Annapolis is on the wrong side of the bay. I'm just sayin... >>
Hmmm. Sounds like the people on the North Shore of Chicago who insist that the North Shore starts east of Green Bay Road, not east of 41.
Charmy, thanks for the pics!!
<< <i>Cindy, thanks for the pics!! >>
Cindy....Charmy.... close enough!
The Penny Lady®
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<< <i>Just to clarify...Baltimore is at least 1/2 hour to an hour west of good crabcakes. The ones you eat there are only allowed to be sold to tourists and Baltimorons (yes it's spelled "morean" but pronounced "moron". The actual best crabcakes in MD are served at my aunt's house in Hudson, MD, the 2nd best are made by yours truly, very good ones are made by several restaurants on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and a few restaurants (yes I admit it) in Annapolis, even though Annapolis is on the wrong side of the bay. I'm just sayin... >>
Hmmm. Sounds like the people on the North Shore of Chicago who insist that the North Shore starts east of Green Bay Road, not east of 41.
Cindy, thanks for the pics!! >>
Shouldn't the North Shore start north of a road and not east of a road?