Politics & Prose
I'll start this week's diary with a non-numismatic event that took place last Sunday, April 8th. Regular readers will be famliliar with the members of my Northern Virginia numismatic social group, Nummis Nova. Well,one of our members had a big event that day - Joe Esposito was signing his new book at Washington's landmark bookstore, Politics & Prose. I arrived about 1pm and joined the waiting crowd. Joe was introduced and gavea nice talk about researching his book, Dinner in Camelot: The Night America's Greatest Scientists, Writers, and Scholars Partied at the Kennedy White House.

Nummis Nova
On the road in Boston for his book tour, Joe Esposito was unable to join us for the Nummis Nova dinner on April 10th. Our host was Robert Hoppensteadt, who chose Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick OvenPizza in Alexandria, VA.

First to arrive was Eric Schena, who met me on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. We were the first to be seated. Soon to arrive were Dave Schenkman, Gene Brandenburg and my guest Steve Roach of Coin World.Other attendees included Mike Packard, Jon Radel, Tom Kays, Julian Leidman and Wayne Herndon.

We had a nice table and soon the beverages and appetizers were flowing. I started by passing around a copy of Joe's book which he'd signed for me on Sunday. I'm looking forward to reading it. Here are somephotos of the evening.

Back row, from left: steve Bishop, Eric Schena, Steve Roach,
Robert Hoppensteadt, Tom Kays, Mike Packard.

Backs to camera, from left: Dave Schenkman, Jon Radel, Wayne Herndon

Right side, from front: Dave Schenkman, Jon Radel, Wayne Herndon, Julian Leidman

Baseball Schedule Tokens
Dave Schenkman brought these rarities along on honor of the start of baseball season.

Dave writes:

The evening was over all too soon. The food and company were marvelous. I really enjoy this club, which is all about the numismatic fellowship without the hassle and stress of officers, elections, and committees - justthe fun. 'Til next time.