http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/ Sat, 19 May 2012 18:48:02 +0000 MyBB http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=916 Wed, 02 May 2012 17:38:37 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=916
It has a Ruby in it. I am guessing near 3ct from the size.
Total weight of ring is 7.6 grams
It is a Jostens yellow 10K gold.
Womans ring.]]>
It has a Ruby in it. I am guessing near 3ct from the size.
Total weight of ring is 7.6 grams
It is a Jostens yellow 10K gold.
Womans ring.]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=914 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:04:13 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=914 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-D-PCGS-MS67...33756af1d5]]> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-D-PCGS-MS67...33756af1d5]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=908 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:25:43 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=908 (10 Coins) > Only 2,500 sets minted and sold out fast at the Perth Mint > worth the money ? Here is a link to one article >
http://www.coinnews.net/2012/04/02/2012-...-10-coins/

They sold for $900 AUD >$935 USD and now Modern Coin Mart has them in NGC MS69 with OGP for $1,088...
Is this a buy or a let them pass ?]]> (10 Coins) > Only 2,500 sets minted and sold out fast at the Perth Mint > worth the money ? Here is a link to one article >
http://www.coinnews.net/2012/04/02/2012-...-10-coins/

They sold for $900 AUD >$935 USD and now Modern Coin Mart has them in NGC MS69 with OGP for $1,088...
Is this a buy or a let them pass ?]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=905 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:07:13 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=905 http://www.ebay.com/sch/coindude758/m.ht...ksid=p3984

thanks for looking tim]]> http://www.ebay.com/sch/coindude758/m.ht...ksid=p3984

thanks for looking tim]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=904 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:54:38 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=904 1906 barber quarter VF $40
1861 seated quarter $10
1889 o morgan $35
1890 s morgan $35
1858 seated half dime $5
1847 seated half dime $5
1855 with arrows seated dime $5
1872 seated half dime $5
1873 seated half dime $5
1843 seated half dime $5
1835 capped bust dime slightly bent $5
just ballpark prices

pics available on request
email me at timward75@aol.com]]> 1906 barber quarter VF $40
1861 seated quarter $10
1889 o morgan $35
1890 s morgan $35
1858 seated half dime $5
1847 seated half dime $5
1855 with arrows seated dime $5
1872 seated half dime $5
1873 seated half dime $5
1843 seated half dime $5
1835 capped bust dime slightly bent $5
just ballpark prices

pics available on request
email me at timward75@aol.com]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=903 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:55:17 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=903 http://www.ebay.com/itm/270948829808?ssP...1497.l2649

Yep, freshly acquired today after two or possible three years looking! I may try to get better pic. Simply can't find deals like this on the light side. There's another bidder who wanted this coin, too bad, my bid was only 5 dollars higher.]]> http://www.ebay.com/itm/270948829808?ssP...1497.l2649

Yep, freshly acquired today after two or possible three years looking! I may try to get better pic. Simply can't find deals like this on the light side. There's another bidder who wanted this coin, too bad, my bid was only 5 dollars higher.]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=902 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:40:17 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=902 It sold quite low for $500
It is back up for sale in an Auction today, very fast turn around if it was returned and no mention from Teletrade about a returned consignment.
This has happened before, I'm starting to think that if no reserve is placed on a valuable coin that Teletrade may just purchase the coin at a low price to re list it later for a profit.
Yes my fault for not placing a reserve. Just an observation.
I'll be watching to see if it sells and what the opening bid is.
Auction 3255, Lot 3653

http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?a...5&lot=3653]]> It sold quite low for $500
It is back up for sale in an Auction today, very fast turn around if it was returned and no mention from Teletrade about a returned consignment.
This has happened before, I'm starting to think that if no reserve is placed on a valuable coin that Teletrade may just purchase the coin at a low price to re list it later for a profit.
Yes my fault for not placing a reserve. Just an observation.
I'll be watching to see if it sells and what the opening bid is.
Auction 3255, Lot 3653

http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?a...5&lot=3653]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=901 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:26:19 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=901
Please invite a few and have them join us.

]]>
Please invite a few and have them join us.

]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=899 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:48:39 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=899 US coins: 74 <- will cut 2/3 of this number pretty soon
World coins: 258 <- must focus, some will go!
PCGS: 169
NGC: 133
ANACS: 30 -> must buy some more old white holders]]> US coins: 74 <- will cut 2/3 of this number pretty soon
World coins: 258 <- must focus, some will go!
PCGS: 169
NGC: 133
ANACS: 30 -> must buy some more old white holders]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=897 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:32:45 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=897
Thank you also for thinking of me and my wife!!

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Thank you also for thinking of me and my wife!!

]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=896 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:40:52 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=896 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=893 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:05:03 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=893 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=892 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:08:51 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=892 I collect Brass, Copper and lead. ( My new precious metals of choice)
Then I reload some AMMO!

Here is some cleaned 5.56 brass I worked up today ready to prime and load up.




]]> I collect Brass, Copper and lead. ( My new precious metals of choice)
Then I reload some AMMO!

Here is some cleaned 5.56 brass I worked up today ready to prime and load up.




]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=888 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:54:30 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=888
I am also looking for SMS cameo coins if you have any of them to sell or trade.
I have many certified modern coins i would trade including proof Franklins, pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, modern commems, ASE's and a 1951 proof set i no longer want.
PM or email me with anything you may wish to work out a deal on.
I hope to hear from you.
Sincerely, Matt]]>
I am also looking for SMS cameo coins if you have any of them to sell or trade.
I have many certified modern coins i would trade including proof Franklins, pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, modern commems, ASE's and a 1951 proof set i no longer want.
PM or email me with anything you may wish to work out a deal on.
I hope to hear from you.
Sincerely, Matt]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=875 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:35:20 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=875 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=873 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:15:15 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=873
Monday.... We went to downtown Kona and explored "the strip" along the ocean front. We stopped at the Farmers Market and looked at their wares. Lots of fresh vegetables, trinkets, handmade items, and Chinese crap. We ate lunch at The Fishhopper" which allowed a great view of Kailua Bay in Kona. After lunch we stopped at the oldest church in Kona ,1837, and headed back to the car at Farmers Market. About that time we noticed thick black smoke inland about 1/2 mile. We went to Keauhou Beach by the Outrigger to swim/snorkel but the water was rough and we were running later into the afternoon. We decided to head back north to our condo but when we got to the main road it was closed because of heavy smoke and perhaps the fire jumping the highway. The news later said it was a 35 acre brush fire with many residents having to evacuate their homes. There were 3 helicopters with canvas buckets dropping water and refilling from the ocean or a reservoir. As we snaked through the backed up traffic and finally got back on north 19 we were passed by several Army fire trucks coming down from the slopes of Mauna Kea to assist. We stopped for gas at Costco $4.19 a gallon. After all of the excitement we got home and had some gin and tonics, prepared expertly by Barbara, and Costco lasagna which was also very good. After watching NCIS Suzanne headed for bed. BUT not before Barbara surprised us with some chocolate ice cream mmmmmmm no dominoes 61141 steps 2.8 miles.

Tuesday.... Beach day at Kahaka Kai State Park. My favorite beach for hanging out. The one mile drive in on the lava field took us 25 minutes. We found a picnic table with shade and proceeded to relax Tom went snorkeling and I tried to boogie board but the conditions were not very good. We read/slept/ played until about 3:40 and returned home for dinner. We grilled chicken and had a fresh salad as well as Costco's excellent sweet rolls. 6141 steps 2.81 miles

Wednesday.... Suzanne has succumbed to the creepy crud with fits of coughing and lots of phlegm. We stayed at home while Barbara and Tom went back to Waimea and did some mkore exploring. Spent two hours poolside hoping to have some help from the sun in drying her out. I talked to a guy who is a securities trader for about an hour. He lives (rents) here and makes a living at trading. The discussion was pretty basic (for him) but enlightening for me. A lot of charts and graphs to decipher and excellent high internet is a must. Maybe something to occupy my feeble brain Leftovers for dinner 4149 steps 1.91 miles

Thursday..... Suzanne felt a little better so we drove up the road to the Mauna Lani resort and walked around the fish ponds. Afterwards we went Puako Petroglyph Park and marveled at the petroglyphs that had been carved into the lava. No one is quite sure what they mean or symbolize but there is no question that a lot of work was needed to etch them into the lava. Returned home and had a fix your own dinner along with the requisite gin and tonics. Early bed time for all 10246 steps 4.6 miles

Friday..... A long day. We left the condo at 7:40 and headed for Saddle Road. We stopped at Waikoloa Village for coffee and teas then headed for Hilo. Saddle Road derives its name from being the road that connects East hawaii with west Hawaii in the most direct way. It was built in the lowest area or "saddle" where Mauna Kea meets Mauna Loa. Hastily built during WWII it as become a legend for narrow winding hilly back roads.Until very recently rental car companies prohibited driving their vehicles on the road. However, after 9/11 Hawaii has spent a lot of money improving the road so that the 53 mile long road is much faster, straighter and safer. All of the improvements were in the center section , about a 30 mile stretch, because an Army base is located here and the old road ran right through the middle of the base. Security issues eh? The western section however, still has in its 8 mile stretch 7 one lane bridges We arrived in Hilo and went directly to KHOP for breakfast. KHOP is Ken's House of Pancakes and is a local favorite. Open 24 hours a day it offers a full menu including turkey dinners butI was after a Loco Moco original. The Loco Moco original consists of two scoops of rice in a bowl witha hamburger on top of the rice covered in gravy with two eggs on top of that. Oh my, is it good. Tom had the corned beef hash Loco which uses home made corned beef hash. The girls had stateside breakfasts of eggs, hash browns, bacon ( Suzanne) portugeuse sausage ( Barbara) and pancakes. KHOP to Farmers market to gas station $4.27/gallon, to Post office to Toni's house in HPP past Larry's japanese house and then off to Volcanoe's National Park. We went to Jagger Museum overlooking the Halema'uma'u Crater which was smoking heavily switching from white to gray for no apparent reason. We then headed to the Kilauea-Iki overlook and marveled at the view but did not hike into the caldera, this time. Down Chain of Craters Road to the ocean, a drop 3000 feet on a 20 mile road. Stopped at the Sea Arch and then hiked down former route 130. Route 130 used to connect Eastern Hawaii with the National Park, but about 1982 the lava began flowing and over the course of the next 20 years it has buried not only the road but entirely wiped out one subdivision and covered all but about 15 houses in another. We walked about a 1/4 mile down the highway until the lava began segmenting it in stretches. The road sign in the pictures is original and serves as a reminder of how powerful these volcanoes can be. Hiked back to the car and headed back home. We returned via the southern route in order to see more of the island. We drove through Ka'u coffee country around the southern tip past Green beach then began the northern stretch through the districts of Kona and various coffee and macadamia plantations. Stopped at Costco for a $5.99 pepperoni pizza, gin, cereal and gas $4.26/gallon abd then made it home. A 12 hour road trip ended successfully with pizza, salad, gin and tonics and dominoes. Ron won at dominoes 8695 steps 3.97 miles

Saturday.... The hike into Pololu Valley is one of our favorite hikes. The trail down has 3 switchbacks with two of them offering spectacular shoreline vistas and the stretch of black sand beach. We hiked down a damp trail as it had been raining intermittently all morning but when we reached the beach it was perfect. The sand here is the finest sand I think I have ever walked in. It isn't powdery but it is as fine as baby powder. Nice and soft but definitely not for diapers We enjoyed the sounds of the waves and then headed up the other valley towards Honokane Nui. The trail has 6 switchbacks on the way to the top and is narrow and wet most of the time. There are two areas that are mosquito alleys so it is important to not stop there. The top of the trail has a gate and begins a gentle climb to a terrific overlook that allows you to view the coastline that is mostly inaccessible as well as look back to where the car is parked. It was quite windy when we peaked and stopped for lunch. We took refuge in a break of trees and enjoyed our lunch. Until the wind picked up and it brought rain. We cut our rest short and headed back down towards the beach. Tom discovered a rainbow off the trail so we stopped and took pictures and noted it was in fact a double rainbow. Nice. The hike down was uneventful and we stopped to enjoy the surf and sand before hiking back up to the car. Home for showers and gin and tonics. Lasagna, salad, adn garlic bread for dinner followed by a complete collapse by 9:20. 14044 steps 1184 aerobic 6.42 miles

Sunday..... We headed to the beach at Mauna Kea resort but the parking lot was full so we went to Hapuna Beach instead. The beach was very nice and we found a shady area and enjoyed the 80 degree weather and sun. We had to chase the shade once before we left. Returned to the condo ,yep, you guessed it, gin and tonics We then made homemade loco mocos which turned out quite delicious. What a rough week 5392 steps 2.46 miles . See you next week.




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Monday.... We went to downtown Kona and explored "the strip" along the ocean front. We stopped at the Farmers Market and looked at their wares. Lots of fresh vegetables, trinkets, handmade items, and Chinese crap. We ate lunch at The Fishhopper" which allowed a great view of Kailua Bay in Kona. After lunch we stopped at the oldest church in Kona ,1837, and headed back to the car at Farmers Market. About that time we noticed thick black smoke inland about 1/2 mile. We went to Keauhou Beach by the Outrigger to swim/snorkel but the water was rough and we were running later into the afternoon. We decided to head back north to our condo but when we got to the main road it was closed because of heavy smoke and perhaps the fire jumping the highway. The news later said it was a 35 acre brush fire with many residents having to evacuate their homes. There were 3 helicopters with canvas buckets dropping water and refilling from the ocean or a reservoir. As we snaked through the backed up traffic and finally got back on north 19 we were passed by several Army fire trucks coming down from the slopes of Mauna Kea to assist. We stopped for gas at Costco $4.19 a gallon. After all of the excitement we got home and had some gin and tonics, prepared expertly by Barbara, and Costco lasagna which was also very good. After watching NCIS Suzanne headed for bed. BUT not before Barbara surprised us with some chocolate ice cream mmmmmmm no dominoes 61141 steps 2.8 miles.

Tuesday.... Beach day at Kahaka Kai State Park. My favorite beach for hanging out. The one mile drive in on the lava field took us 25 minutes. We found a picnic table with shade and proceeded to relax Tom went snorkeling and I tried to boogie board but the conditions were not very good. We read/slept/ played until about 3:40 and returned home for dinner. We grilled chicken and had a fresh salad as well as Costco's excellent sweet rolls. 6141 steps 2.81 miles

Wednesday.... Suzanne has succumbed to the creepy crud with fits of coughing and lots of phlegm. We stayed at home while Barbara and Tom went back to Waimea and did some mkore exploring. Spent two hours poolside hoping to have some help from the sun in drying her out. I talked to a guy who is a securities trader for about an hour. He lives (rents) here and makes a living at trading. The discussion was pretty basic (for him) but enlightening for me. A lot of charts and graphs to decipher and excellent high internet is a must. Maybe something to occupy my feeble brain Leftovers for dinner 4149 steps 1.91 miles

Thursday..... Suzanne felt a little better so we drove up the road to the Mauna Lani resort and walked around the fish ponds. Afterwards we went Puako Petroglyph Park and marveled at the petroglyphs that had been carved into the lava. No one is quite sure what they mean or symbolize but there is no question that a lot of work was needed to etch them into the lava. Returned home and had a fix your own dinner along with the requisite gin and tonics. Early bed time for all 10246 steps 4.6 miles

Friday..... A long day. We left the condo at 7:40 and headed for Saddle Road. We stopped at Waikoloa Village for coffee and teas then headed for Hilo. Saddle Road derives its name from being the road that connects East hawaii with west Hawaii in the most direct way. It was built in the lowest area or "saddle" where Mauna Kea meets Mauna Loa. Hastily built during WWII it as become a legend for narrow winding hilly back roads.Until very recently rental car companies prohibited driving their vehicles on the road. However, after 9/11 Hawaii has spent a lot of money improving the road so that the 53 mile long road is much faster, straighter and safer. All of the improvements were in the center section , about a 30 mile stretch, because an Army base is located here and the old road ran right through the middle of the base. Security issues eh? The western section however, still has in its 8 mile stretch 7 one lane bridges We arrived in Hilo and went directly to KHOP for breakfast. KHOP is Ken's House of Pancakes and is a local favorite. Open 24 hours a day it offers a full menu including turkey dinners butI was after a Loco Moco original. The Loco Moco original consists of two scoops of rice in a bowl witha hamburger on top of the rice covered in gravy with two eggs on top of that. Oh my, is it good. Tom had the corned beef hash Loco which uses home made corned beef hash. The girls had stateside breakfasts of eggs, hash browns, bacon ( Suzanne) portugeuse sausage ( Barbara) and pancakes. KHOP to Farmers market to gas station $4.27/gallon, to Post office to Toni's house in HPP past Larry's japanese house and then off to Volcanoe's National Park. We went to Jagger Museum overlooking the Halema'uma'u Crater which was smoking heavily switching from white to gray for no apparent reason. We then headed to the Kilauea-Iki overlook and marveled at the view but did not hike into the caldera, this time. Down Chain of Craters Road to the ocean, a drop 3000 feet on a 20 mile road. Stopped at the Sea Arch and then hiked down former route 130. Route 130 used to connect Eastern Hawaii with the National Park, but about 1982 the lava began flowing and over the course of the next 20 years it has buried not only the road but entirely wiped out one subdivision and covered all but about 15 houses in another. We walked about a 1/4 mile down the highway until the lava began segmenting it in stretches. The road sign in the pictures is original and serves as a reminder of how powerful these volcanoes can be. Hiked back to the car and headed back home. We returned via the southern route in order to see more of the island. We drove through Ka'u coffee country around the southern tip past Green beach then began the northern stretch through the districts of Kona and various coffee and macadamia plantations. Stopped at Costco for a $5.99 pepperoni pizza, gin, cereal and gas $4.26/gallon abd then made it home. A 12 hour road trip ended successfully with pizza, salad, gin and tonics and dominoes. Ron won at dominoes 8695 steps 3.97 miles

Saturday.... The hike into Pololu Valley is one of our favorite hikes. The trail down has 3 switchbacks with two of them offering spectacular shoreline vistas and the stretch of black sand beach. We hiked down a damp trail as it had been raining intermittently all morning but when we reached the beach it was perfect. The sand here is the finest sand I think I have ever walked in. It isn't powdery but it is as fine as baby powder. Nice and soft but definitely not for diapers We enjoyed the sounds of the waves and then headed up the other valley towards Honokane Nui. The trail has 6 switchbacks on the way to the top and is narrow and wet most of the time. There are two areas that are mosquito alleys so it is important to not stop there. The top of the trail has a gate and begins a gentle climb to a terrific overlook that allows you to view the coastline that is mostly inaccessible as well as look back to where the car is parked. It was quite windy when we peaked and stopped for lunch. We took refuge in a break of trees and enjoyed our lunch. Until the wind picked up and it brought rain. We cut our rest short and headed back down towards the beach. Tom discovered a rainbow off the trail so we stopped and took pictures and noted it was in fact a double rainbow. Nice. The hike down was uneventful and we stopped to enjoy the surf and sand before hiking back up to the car. Home for showers and gin and tonics. Lasagna, salad, adn garlic bread for dinner followed by a complete collapse by 9:20. 14044 steps 1184 aerobic 6.42 miles

Sunday..... We headed to the beach at Mauna Kea resort but the parking lot was full so we went to Hapuna Beach instead. The beach was very nice and we found a shady area and enjoyed the 80 degree weather and sun. We had to chase the shade once before we left. Returned to the condo ,yep, you guessed it, gin and tonics We then made homemade loco mocos which turned out quite delicious. What a rough week 5392 steps 2.46 miles . See you next week.




http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z62/r...02%202012/]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=872 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:11:10 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=872



Antt has wanted one of these for a few years................ OH ANTT!!!]]>



Antt has wanted one of these for a few years................ OH ANTT!!!]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=871 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:52:42 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=871 Here is a list with Lot numbers

1303 Small Cent 1972 FS-102 (FS-033.52) PCGS 63 BN Double Die Obverse
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=1303
1597
Dime 1942S NGC 65
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=1597
1995 Modern Silver Commemorative 1986 Proof Statue of Liberty NGC 69 3 Different Coins Ultra Cam
3 coins. Half Dollar clad, Dollar silver and Five Dollar gold. Superb Gem ULTRA CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=1995
2368
Bullion Silver Dollar 2008W Eagle, Rev of '07 PCGS 69
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2368
2531
Statehood Quarter 2004D 3 Different Wisconsin Types NGC 66
3 coins. 2004-D, 2004-D Extra High Leaf and 2004-D Extra Low Leaf.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2531
2725 Error Coin 1864 2C Large Motto NGC 3 BN Rotated Dies
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2725
2729 Error Coin 1891 1C PCGS 20 Dbl Struck Off-Center
This coin is accompanied by an Eagle Eye certificate and the encapsulation is affixed with an Eagle Eye label.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2729
2730 Error Coin 1891 1C PCGS 64 BN Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2730
2731 Error Coin 1911 5C NGC 12 Lamination Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2731
2732 Error Coin 1916 5c NGC 40 Obv On Split Planchet
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2732
2795 Error Coin ND 5C Buffalo NGC 40 On Split Planchet Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2795
2740 Error Coin 1924 China 20 Cents Y-31 NGC 10 BN Dbl Struck Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2740
2741 Error Coin 1934 5C NGC 58 BN On 1c Planchet
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2741
2742 Error Coin 1939 1C NGC 62 BN Broadstruck Curved Clip
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2742
2744 Error Coin 1943S 1C PCGS 66 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2744
2747 Error Coin 1957D 1C PCGS 63 Off-Center RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2747
2750 Error Coin 1962 Canada 10C NGC 62 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2750
2757 Error Coin 1966 50C SMS NGC 66 CAM Obv Rev Struck Through
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2757
2758 Error Coin 1967 1C PCGS 63 Off-Center RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2758
2759 Error Coin 1967 25C NGC 64 BN On 1c Planchet
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2759
2760 Error Coin 1967 Canada $ Dbl Strck wth Rotation NGC 64
An extremely desirable Canadian error coin.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2760
2763 Error Coin 1972D 1C NGC 64 BN Die Break Obv
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2763
2764 Error Coin 1975MO Mexico Peso NGC 63 Partial Collar
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2764
2765 Error Coin 1976 Philippines 5 Sentimos PCGS 65 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2765
2766 Error Coin 1977 Mexico 10 Pesos NGC 45 Die Break Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2766
2767 Error Coin 1980 1C Canada NGC 62 Off-Center RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2767
2768 Error Coin 1980 Mexico 10 Pesos NGC 58 Lamination Obv
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2768
2769 Error Coin 1980 Mexico 5 Pesos NGC 58 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2769
2770 Error Coin 1980MO Mexico Peso Closed 8 NGC 61 Indent Obv Partial Collar
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2770
2771 Error Coin 1980P 5C NGC 65 On T-1 1C Planchet RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2771
2772 Error Coin 1982MO Mexico 20 Pesos NGC 65 Double Curved Clips
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2772
2773 Error Coin 1985P 25C PCGS 66 Dbl Struck Off-Center
Two full 1985 dates displayed.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2773
2775 Error Coin 1989MO Mexico 1000P on 100P Plan NGC 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2775
2777 Error Coin 1998P 10C BroadStruck Indent ANACS 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2777
2778 Error Coin 1999D 25C Delaware PCGS 64 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2778
2780 Error Coin 1999P Susan B. Anthony NGC 64 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2780
2781 Error Coin 2001D 25C Rhode Island NGC 62 Missing Clad Layer Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2781
2782 Error Coin 2002P 25C Indiana NGC 0 Damaged Obv Off-Center Straight Clip UNC Details
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2782
2783 Error Coin 2005 G.Britain 2PND NGC 0 Dbl Struck Excessive Surface Hairlines UNC Details
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2783
2834 Canada Cent 1967 NGC 67 CAM PL RD
Superb Gem CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2834
2835 Canada Dime 1967 NGC 67 PL
Superb Gem. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2835
2836
Canada Quarter 1967 Proof PCGS 64 CAM
Nearly Gem CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields. Toned.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2836
2837
Canada Quarter 1967 NGC 65
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2837
2838 Canada Quarter 1967 NGC 66 PL
Superb Gem. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices. Lightly toned.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2838
2839 Canada Half Dollar 1967 NGC 63 PL
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2839
2840
Canada Half Dollar 1967 NGC 65 PL
Gem. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2840
2841 Canada Half Dollar 1967 Proof NGC 67 Ultra Cam
Superb Gem ULTRA CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2841
2845
Canada Silver Dollar 1967 NGC 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2845
2846
Canada Silver Dollar 1967 NGC 65 CAM PL
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2846
2847 Canada Silver Dollar 1967 NGC 66 CAM PL
Superb Gem CAMEO. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2847
2892 Great Britain 20 Pence 2008 Undated Mule NGC 62
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2892
2893 Great Britain Crown 1965 Winston Churchill NGC 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2893
2895
Mexico 8 Reale 1782MOFF El Cazador NGC 0
This coin was recovered from the Spanish man-o-war the El Cazador The Hunter which sank during the year 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico just fifty miles off the coast of the present State of Louisiana. The vessel originally set sail from Veracruz with nearly 19 tons of silver coins (roughly 400, 000 silver eight reales) minted in Mexico during the reign of King Carlos II of Spain. The vessel was bound for New Orleans, which was then Spains capitol of the Louisiana Territory (1762-1803) and the money was destined as payment for soldiers and government workers.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2895
2896 Mexico 5 Pesos Silver 1948MO NGC 0 Au Details Surface Hairlines
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2896
2897 New Zealand 2 Cent 1967 KM-33 Mule-Bahamas 5C Obv NGC 64 RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2897
2900 Uruguay 10 Peso 1961 PCGS 0 Uncirculated World Trade Center Recovery
This coin was recovered from one of the vaults in the rubble the World Trade Center disaster of 2001.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2900
That's all folks, I will rebuild in time]]> Here is a list with Lot numbers

1303 Small Cent 1972 FS-102 (FS-033.52) PCGS 63 BN Double Die Obverse
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=1303
1597
Dime 1942S NGC 65
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=1597
1995 Modern Silver Commemorative 1986 Proof Statue of Liberty NGC 69 3 Different Coins Ultra Cam
3 coins. Half Dollar clad, Dollar silver and Five Dollar gold. Superb Gem ULTRA CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=1995
2368
Bullion Silver Dollar 2008W Eagle, Rev of '07 PCGS 69
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2368
2531
Statehood Quarter 2004D 3 Different Wisconsin Types NGC 66
3 coins. 2004-D, 2004-D Extra High Leaf and 2004-D Extra Low Leaf.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2531
2725 Error Coin 1864 2C Large Motto NGC 3 BN Rotated Dies
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2725
2729 Error Coin 1891 1C PCGS 20 Dbl Struck Off-Center
This coin is accompanied by an Eagle Eye certificate and the encapsulation is affixed with an Eagle Eye label.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2729
2730 Error Coin 1891 1C PCGS 64 BN Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2730
2731 Error Coin 1911 5C NGC 12 Lamination Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2731
2732 Error Coin 1916 5c NGC 40 Obv On Split Planchet
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2732
2795 Error Coin ND 5C Buffalo NGC 40 On Split Planchet Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2795
2740 Error Coin 1924 China 20 Cents Y-31 NGC 10 BN Dbl Struck Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2740
2741 Error Coin 1934 5C NGC 58 BN On 1c Planchet
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2741
2742 Error Coin 1939 1C NGC 62 BN Broadstruck Curved Clip
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2742
2744 Error Coin 1943S 1C PCGS 66 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2744
2747 Error Coin 1957D 1C PCGS 63 Off-Center RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2747
2750 Error Coin 1962 Canada 10C NGC 62 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2750
2757 Error Coin 1966 50C SMS NGC 66 CAM Obv Rev Struck Through
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2757
2758 Error Coin 1967 1C PCGS 63 Off-Center RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2758
2759 Error Coin 1967 25C NGC 64 BN On 1c Planchet
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2759
2760 Error Coin 1967 Canada $ Dbl Strck wth Rotation NGC 64
An extremely desirable Canadian error coin.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2760
2763 Error Coin 1972D 1C NGC 64 BN Die Break Obv
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2763
2764 Error Coin 1975MO Mexico Peso NGC 63 Partial Collar
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2764
2765 Error Coin 1976 Philippines 5 Sentimos PCGS 65 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2765
2766 Error Coin 1977 Mexico 10 Pesos NGC 45 Die Break Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2766
2767 Error Coin 1980 1C Canada NGC 62 Off-Center RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2767
2768 Error Coin 1980 Mexico 10 Pesos NGC 58 Lamination Obv
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2768
2769 Error Coin 1980 Mexico 5 Pesos NGC 58 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2769
2770 Error Coin 1980MO Mexico Peso Closed 8 NGC 61 Indent Obv Partial Collar
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2770
2771 Error Coin 1980P 5C NGC 65 On T-1 1C Planchet RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2771
2772 Error Coin 1982MO Mexico 20 Pesos NGC 65 Double Curved Clips
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2772
2773 Error Coin 1985P 25C PCGS 66 Dbl Struck Off-Center
Two full 1985 dates displayed.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2773
2775 Error Coin 1989MO Mexico 1000P on 100P Plan NGC 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2775
2777 Error Coin 1998P 10C BroadStruck Indent ANACS 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2777
2778 Error Coin 1999D 25C Delaware PCGS 64 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2778
2780 Error Coin 1999P Susan B. Anthony NGC 64 Off-Center
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2780
2781 Error Coin 2001D 25C Rhode Island NGC 62 Missing Clad Layer Rev
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2781
2782 Error Coin 2002P 25C Indiana NGC 0 Damaged Obv Off-Center Straight Clip UNC Details
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2782
2783 Error Coin 2005 G.Britain 2PND NGC 0 Dbl Struck Excessive Surface Hairlines UNC Details
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2783
2834 Canada Cent 1967 NGC 67 CAM PL RD
Superb Gem CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2834
2835 Canada Dime 1967 NGC 67 PL
Superb Gem. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2835
2836
Canada Quarter 1967 Proof PCGS 64 CAM
Nearly Gem CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields. Toned.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2836
2837
Canada Quarter 1967 NGC 65
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2837
2838 Canada Quarter 1967 NGC 66 PL
Superb Gem. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices. Lightly toned.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2838
2839 Canada Half Dollar 1967 NGC 63 PL
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2839
2840
Canada Half Dollar 1967 NGC 65 PL
Gem. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2840
2841 Canada Half Dollar 1967 Proof NGC 67 Ultra Cam
Superb Gem ULTRA CAMEO Proof. Bold cameo effect frosted devices. Glittering deeply reflective fields.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2841
2845
Canada Silver Dollar 1967 NGC 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2845
2846
Canada Silver Dollar 1967 NGC 65 CAM PL
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2846
2847 Canada Silver Dollar 1967 NGC 66 CAM PL
Superb Gem CAMEO. Proof-like. Nice mirror-like fields with slightly contrasting devices.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2847
2892 Great Britain 20 Pence 2008 Undated Mule NGC 62
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2892
2893 Great Britain Crown 1965 Winston Churchill NGC 63
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2893
2895
Mexico 8 Reale 1782MOFF El Cazador NGC 0
This coin was recovered from the Spanish man-o-war the El Cazador The Hunter which sank during the year 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico just fifty miles off the coast of the present State of Louisiana. The vessel originally set sail from Veracruz with nearly 19 tons of silver coins (roughly 400, 000 silver eight reales) minted in Mexico during the reign of King Carlos II of Spain. The vessel was bound for New Orleans, which was then Spains capitol of the Louisiana Territory (1762-1803) and the money was destined as payment for soldiers and government workers.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2895
2896 Mexico 5 Pesos Silver 1948MO NGC 0 Au Details Surface Hairlines
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2896
2897 New Zealand 2 Cent 1967 KM-33 Mule-Bahamas 5C Obv NGC 64 RB
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2897
2900 Uruguay 10 Peso 1961 PCGS 0 Uncirculated World Trade Center Recovery
This coin was recovered from one of the vaults in the rubble the World Trade Center disaster of 2001.
http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?aucti...7&lot=2900
That's all folks, I will rebuild in time]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=867 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:52:52 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=867 Aloha again from the Big Island. We arrived at 5:30pm (10:30 EST) on Tuesday afternoon after flying out of Dayton at 6:40 am. Barbara and Tom picked us up and we went to Costco for our groceries. We are in a new condo complex this time directly across from Kings Market. The floor plan is essentially the same as the Fairways Villa but newer. Wednesday we were up at 4:00 am as jet lag took its toll. We got up and watched the sunrise over Mauna Kea and then explored both Kings Market and Queens Marketplace. The Wednesday Farmers market was just setting up and we bought 4 homemade goodies guava jam, coconut butter, lilikoi (passionfruit) butter, and lemon butter. The next booth had macadamia nuts so we got vanilla glazed, lilikoi, and chile spiced. We finished exploring and came back for lunch at 9:30 After "lunch" we packed up and went to A Beach. We found a nice spot under some palm trees and proceeded to read, nap, talk when the whales found we were back. To our delight they put on a show for about an hour of breaching, tail slaps, pec slaps, spouts galore and tremendous splashes when they jumped completely out of the water. What a treat that was. A stroll down the beach found 6 turtles sunning themselves. A helicopter was hovering and buzzing a stretch down the beach and it turns out they were filming a Hawaiian net fishing. No more details at this point. At 4 we headed back to the condo and grilled chicken for dinner. Too tired for dominoes we were all in bed by 9 pm. I forgot my pedometer in the morning stroll but guess about 8000 steps plus 3636 in the afternoon for a nice beginning. I am feel like I am home again and Hawaii seemed happy to have us back.

Thursday was a terrific day. We started with guava pancakes and coconut pancakes covered with the various jams and butters from Wednesdays Farmers market. Quite tasty combinations were discovered We went to Waialea Bay or Beach 69 for the afternoon. It is a unique beach in that it has many trees at the shoreline and they form little rooms that provide some privacy. The water was warmer today but none of us ventured in. After an afternoon of sunning, reading, walking and napping we returned to the condo and went to the pool. Quick showers and then to A beach to watch the sunset. A gorgeous sunset was seen by all with the sun appearing orange and yellow in the pictures. Back to the condo and grilled salmon for dinner. Suzanne won at dominoes. I had 9889 steps for the day. 4.3 miles

Friday..... We hiked the Sea Arches trail and visited the Place of Refuge for some Hawaiian history lessons. The hike along the ocean was nice with many sea arches and blowholes. Because the tide was low and the surf was calm the blowholes didn't put on a grand display but showed glimpses of their power. The sun was unrelenting as we hiked because there is no shade on the lava flows. We ate lunch by a great arch with a 40 foot high span across the sea. We hiked back to the road, then to the car and drove to Place of Refuge. One of the interesting facts presented was that if a Hawaiian stepped on the path of the king he was killed because the action would anger the gods and they would cause lava flows and tidal waves. If you broke a law or were on the losing side in a battle and could get to a Place of Refuge, a priest would cleanse you and you could return home safely. After our tour of the area we headed back north to our condo. We stopped at The Coffee Shack for coffee and smoothies. The small joint had about 9 tables but was perched on the side of a hill with a panoramic view of the southern Kona coast line. We returned home on some back roads to avoid the rush hour traffic. We had some pu-pu's ( snacks)and drinks before dinner and then bbq beef sammitches with jack daniels sauce(from Costco), broccoli slaw, and pasta salad for dinner. Too pooped for dominoes again so early to bed 11254 steps. 5.15 miles

Saturday, a day to slow down and heal We went to two farmers markets up the hill in Waimea.After loading up with fresh produce we had a lunch of kettle corn(me), green papaya salad(suzanne), pad thai(barbara), and loco moco(tom). We headed to Hawi and got there in time for the Chinese New Years celebration as the dragon went from business to business offering good luck for a small donation. As always an entertaining spectacle. We stopped and got shave ice for the road after visiting all the shops on the street. Returning to our condo we stopped at Lapakahi State Historical Park and toured the site. Stopped as always at the fish god shrine and left a small donation to keep him/her happy Leftovers for dinner were delicious. Tom won at dominoes.6217 steps 2.8 miles

Sunday To the beach Kehaka Kai State Park has a road that runs over the lava field with little or no improvement. The 1 mile journey takes about 20-25 minutes to complete but the beach at the end of the road is just spectacular. Suzanne and Barbara walked in while Tom and I rode. At the beach we saw some turtles and a couple of whales out further as well. Tom snorkeled and I paddled around a bit as the sea was high enough to make it difficult to laze around but not high enough for boogie boarding. After lounging around until 3 we left and refueled at Costco. Gas was $4.19 which is 22 cents cheaper than Tesoro right down the street. Milk was $4.67 a gallon, eggs $2.95/18, extra lean ground beef $3.29/lb, orowheat bread $7.79 for 2 two pound loaves. I hope this helps give you an idea of costs here. No dominoes again this evening???? 6662 steps or 3.03 miles

Link for this weeks pictures

http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z62/r...na%20side/]]> Aloha again from the Big Island. We arrived at 5:30pm (10:30 EST) on Tuesday afternoon after flying out of Dayton at 6:40 am. Barbara and Tom picked us up and we went to Costco for our groceries. We are in a new condo complex this time directly across from Kings Market. The floor plan is essentially the same as the Fairways Villa but newer. Wednesday we were up at 4:00 am as jet lag took its toll. We got up and watched the sunrise over Mauna Kea and then explored both Kings Market and Queens Marketplace. The Wednesday Farmers market was just setting up and we bought 4 homemade goodies guava jam, coconut butter, lilikoi (passionfruit) butter, and lemon butter. The next booth had macadamia nuts so we got vanilla glazed, lilikoi, and chile spiced. We finished exploring and came back for lunch at 9:30 After "lunch" we packed up and went to A Beach. We found a nice spot under some palm trees and proceeded to read, nap, talk when the whales found we were back. To our delight they put on a show for about an hour of breaching, tail slaps, pec slaps, spouts galore and tremendous splashes when they jumped completely out of the water. What a treat that was. A stroll down the beach found 6 turtles sunning themselves. A helicopter was hovering and buzzing a stretch down the beach and it turns out they were filming a Hawaiian net fishing. No more details at this point. At 4 we headed back to the condo and grilled chicken for dinner. Too tired for dominoes we were all in bed by 9 pm. I forgot my pedometer in the morning stroll but guess about 8000 steps plus 3636 in the afternoon for a nice beginning. I am feel like I am home again and Hawaii seemed happy to have us back.

Thursday was a terrific day. We started with guava pancakes and coconut pancakes covered with the various jams and butters from Wednesdays Farmers market. Quite tasty combinations were discovered We went to Waialea Bay or Beach 69 for the afternoon. It is a unique beach in that it has many trees at the shoreline and they form little rooms that provide some privacy. The water was warmer today but none of us ventured in. After an afternoon of sunning, reading, walking and napping we returned to the condo and went to the pool. Quick showers and then to A beach to watch the sunset. A gorgeous sunset was seen by all with the sun appearing orange and yellow in the pictures. Back to the condo and grilled salmon for dinner. Suzanne won at dominoes. I had 9889 steps for the day. 4.3 miles

Friday..... We hiked the Sea Arches trail and visited the Place of Refuge for some Hawaiian history lessons. The hike along the ocean was nice with many sea arches and blowholes. Because the tide was low and the surf was calm the blowholes didn't put on a grand display but showed glimpses of their power. The sun was unrelenting as we hiked because there is no shade on the lava flows. We ate lunch by a great arch with a 40 foot high span across the sea. We hiked back to the road, then to the car and drove to Place of Refuge. One of the interesting facts presented was that if a Hawaiian stepped on the path of the king he was killed because the action would anger the gods and they would cause lava flows and tidal waves. If you broke a law or were on the losing side in a battle and could get to a Place of Refuge, a priest would cleanse you and you could return home safely. After our tour of the area we headed back north to our condo. We stopped at The Coffee Shack for coffee and smoothies. The small joint had about 9 tables but was perched on the side of a hill with a panoramic view of the southern Kona coast line. We returned home on some back roads to avoid the rush hour traffic. We had some pu-pu's ( snacks)and drinks before dinner and then bbq beef sammitches with jack daniels sauce(from Costco), broccoli slaw, and pasta salad for dinner. Too pooped for dominoes again so early to bed 11254 steps. 5.15 miles

Saturday, a day to slow down and heal We went to two farmers markets up the hill in Waimea.After loading up with fresh produce we had a lunch of kettle corn(me), green papaya salad(suzanne), pad thai(barbara), and loco moco(tom). We headed to Hawi and got there in time for the Chinese New Years celebration as the dragon went from business to business offering good luck for a small donation. As always an entertaining spectacle. We stopped and got shave ice for the road after visiting all the shops on the street. Returning to our condo we stopped at Lapakahi State Historical Park and toured the site. Stopped as always at the fish god shrine and left a small donation to keep him/her happy Leftovers for dinner were delicious. Tom won at dominoes.6217 steps 2.8 miles

Sunday To the beach Kehaka Kai State Park has a road that runs over the lava field with little or no improvement. The 1 mile journey takes about 20-25 minutes to complete but the beach at the end of the road is just spectacular. Suzanne and Barbara walked in while Tom and I rode. At the beach we saw some turtles and a couple of whales out further as well. Tom snorkeled and I paddled around a bit as the sea was high enough to make it difficult to laze around but not high enough for boogie boarding. After lounging around until 3 we left and refueled at Costco. Gas was $4.19 which is 22 cents cheaper than Tesoro right down the street. Milk was $4.67 a gallon, eggs $2.95/18, extra lean ground beef $3.29/lb, orowheat bread $7.79 for 2 two pound loaves. I hope this helps give you an idea of costs here. No dominoes again this evening???? 6662 steps or 3.03 miles

Link for this weeks pictures

http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z62/r...na%20side/]]> http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=866 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:22:07 +0000 http://www.tradingslabs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=866 LMK Probably 20 different kinds of Kona coffee so if you have a favorite i will get you a price]]> LMK Probably 20 different kinds of Kona coffee so if you have a favorite i will get you a price]]>