I have started sending in submissions, and other updates

I just sent in my first submission. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed but I'm not going to bother with speculation on the grades I'll get. There are 2 invoices on the submission. 1 is a 56 coin modern submission and the other is using the 5 coin freebie coupon for some older material (mostly 19th century). I say "started down the crazy road" because of all the twists and turns and ups and downs to grading, especially went it comes to older coins.

My summer vacation is coming to an end. I'm pleased with the progress some of my sets made this summer. The sets I'm making with my step-father are also doing quite well in some areas. The submission will fill in a lot of holes in the sets from 1981 to 1993 and we'll upgrade from there. The 1932 set is complete in high grades except for the Double Eagle and is now #1 in the category, a great tribute to the first woman in history to be licensed to navigate large ships through the ship channel. The 1955 and 1956 sets are only a few coins from completion. I also have 2 MS67FT dimes on the way, a 1955-S and a 1956-D. After those upgrades are in hand the 1955 set will me much more solidly in the #3 position and the 1956 set will edge into 3rd place in it's category. These sets weren't built with competition in mind but it's still fun to think about. Breathe easy Paul, I'm not coming after you and your precious dimes.

I'm also waiting on a really awesome looking 1976-S Silver quarter for my 20th century type set. That coin has a really unique look to it. After that purchase though I'm going to slow down for a time while I make the switch back to being a school and getting other work done.