...and I'm happy!!

Yes, January is almost over, and I've finally received my first 70 on a submitted coin. I received my second submission of the year back from NGC yesterday, and my 2006W Proof Silver Eagle is a 70!!!!!!!!! Actually, I thought the 2007W would be the one, evidently the graders at NGC saw something or didn't see anything as the case may be. Anyway, I"m happy for the 70, and hope this is the first of several.

Actually, it was my first submission of the calendar year, but second since Christmas Eve. Bothe of these were coupons, the first being last year's (yes I got the submission in with a week to spare) and this one being this year's coupon. I have a third submission at NGC right now, and I see they're scheduled for grading. I must give kudo's to NGC, all three of these submissions have moved right along, and for this I'm extremely thankful!!!!!!!

Now I have a dilemma. I really wanted to send in a big submission next, as I have 15 commems I want to get graded. These will certainly help out my commemorative set, plus I have the 2008 proof eagle. But I also have several notes I really need to get graded. So what do I do????? I think either submission will set me back close to $200, so I have the additional problem of cash flow.

I'm also glad to see several member's journals about working on taking pictures. I'm really looking forward to seeing their efforts, as I find I can learn something from them. I'm still not totally satisfied with some of my pictures, especially the smaller coins. I don't know why I'm having problems with nickels especially, but even quarters and dimes.

Anyway, I guess I've rambled on enough for this evening, so I'll attach the obverse of my first 70, and call it a night.