Been There, Done That

by C2Cigars - 155 cards (Last updated on Nov 20, 2023)



21. 2015 Ultimate Trumps Bridges #B3 Golden Gate Bridge


Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Strait
San Francisco, California
August 1980

On my way to Hong Kong. While awaiting a military hop flight out of Travis AFB. Did some local sightseeing.


22. 1887 Allen & Ginter Flags of All Nations (N9) #NNO Corea


South Korea
Seoul
August 1980

On my way to Hong Kong, had a layover in Seoul. The airline took us on a tour of Seoul. It included the National Museum and lunch at a local restaurant. All at no cost to us.


24. 2009 Upper Deck 20th Anniversary #1043 Hong Kong


Hong Kong
China
August 1980

My roommate was from Hong Kong. He went back to visit his family and I went with him. Hard to pick one favorite memory, but...

We were at a nightclub, the singer/guitarist sang a Jim Croce song and being my favorite artist I sang along. At some point and unbeknownst to me, my buddy talked to the singer. Then the singer made an announcement, in Chinese so I didn't know what he was saying. Then he called me up on stage and accompanied me while I sang another Jim Croce song. I found out later that the announcement was about a "famous American singer in the audience" and calling him (me) up on stage to "perform in his Hong Kong debut". Believe me, I have absolutely no singing talent.


25. 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter - Mini Flags #NNO Taiwan


Taiwan
Taipei
August 1980

A layover on my return trip from Hong Kong.


26. 1956 Topps Flags of the World (R714-5) #36 Japan


Japan
Tokyo
August 1980

A layover on my return trip from Hong Kong.


27. 1992 Starline Americana #198 Sally Ride


Sally Ride
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
1980-1981

Me and my roommate drove to Houston from Alexandria, Louisiana to visit the Space Center. After leaving the cafeteria and walking across the quad we saw Ms. Ride coming towards us. A quick hello and handshake.


28. 1956 Topps Flags of the World (R714-5) #55 West Germany


West Germany
Sembach, Kaiserslautern, Wiesbaden, Bad Durkheim
May 1981 - May 1982

Three vacations. One on my way to Turkey, one while stationed in Turkey, and one when I left Turkey. A lot of great times. I took four years of German in high school, but forgot most of it. That was unless I was drinking. My travel mates told me, and I vaguely remember, I spoke fluent German when I was "under the influence".

Durkheimer Wurstmarkt
Bad Durkheim
September 1981

The world's largest wine festival. We met a couple of frauleins and had a fun time. But not being winers, we stuck to beer and sausage.


29. 1910-11 Flags of All Nations (T59) #NNO Frankfort


Frankfort
West Germany
May 1981 - May 1982

I spoke fluent German when I was "under the influence". My travel mates told me, and I vaguely remember carrying on a conversation with the taxi driver.


30. 1910-11 Flags of All Nations (T59) #NNO Munich


Munich
West Germany
September 1981

Oktoberfest and a driving tour of the city.

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Comments

Apr 17, 2019 - 2:08PM
Detfan6897

#31 jarred a memory as I remembered the .38 Special Tour with Night Ranger and had to dig out the ticket, low and behold Rainbow was the headliner when they played the IMA Sports Arena in Flint,MI....

 

Great list but I am pretty sure you can come up with alot more and I can't wait to see. Thanks for sharing

Apr 17, 2019 - 7:18PM
Billy Kingsley

I'm assuming that the Saratoga performances were at SPAC? I've driven by it several times but have never actually been there. Great story on the Grand Canyon!

Apr 17, 2019 - 7:23PM
switzr1

Cool list.  You should add your meet-up cards!


Edited on: Apr 17, 2019 - 7:24PM

Apr 18, 2019 - 12:11AM
spazmatastic

Cool list to go through. So much that I haven't seen or visited in here. I have seen Yankee Stadium (original) and the Biloxi Lighthouse from the highways that go right by them, but didn't get to go inside. I've been to Niagara Falls on many levels and from both sides of the border. I walked right by the Savvis Center when it was ScottTrade Center in 2013 and visited the Arch that same week (as well as Busch Stadium for a game). I would have loved to see Motley Crue and Pink Floyd in the 1980's! None of the bands/musicians I've seen are in your list. I've never been off the continent or farther south than the Gulf Coast of MS and never farther west than St. Louis, MO.

Apr 18, 2019 - 6:04AM
Gunny

Outstanding list!  Yes that Grand Canyon tale was the best, you are an old romantic!

Apr 18, 2019 - 8:05AM
rmpaq5

Fantastic list! I never even thought of a "Bands I've Seen List" for myself but now I'm inspired!

Apr 19, 2019 - 3:58PM
switzr1

Wow Chuck.  I just saw the new additions in the middle.  I had no idea.  Kind of speechless here.

Apr 20, 2019 - 10:45PM
spazmatastic

Ditto. Interesting stories about the Pentagon and Gen. Powell!

Apr 22, 2019 - 7:31PM
switzr1

My parents are also down to only Alaska.  It's one of my six remaining.

Apr 22, 2019 - 10:12PM
spazmatastic

I see you added a couple more that I've also visited. Cooperstown (in 2005 for me) and Blue Ridge Parkway. I've been to the parkway a few times but only in NC, not in VA

Apr 23, 2019 - 9:33AM
Goofmap

Fantastic list! I lived right next to the Erie canal for a couple of years in Rochester, N.Y.

Apr 23, 2019 - 10:28PM
spazmatastic

I see that you added the Coors Brewery. As I'm sipping on a cold Coors Banquet now (my favorite beer for many years), I'd love to visit that one. You've been to NC but where are all the places you've visited here in this list? You have many lighthouses on the list and we have several. I know Cape Hatteras has some cards and I'm sure Biltmore Estates and the many military bases have some cards too.

EDIT: A card in this list finally showed up as one that I own. It's the meet-ups card with you & Billy.


Edited on: Apr 23, 2019 - 10:31PM

Apr 24, 2019 - 8:12AM
C2Cigars

@ spaz
The only sights I've seen/visited in NC don't have cards.  They were a diner in Boone and the real "Mayberry" & "Mount Pilot".  I've been to Asheville, but never went to the Biltmore.

May 7, 2019 - 9:24PM
Sportzcommish

The Brooklyn Bridge reminded me of our first visit to NY and it was without a GPS. We were looking for Grimaldi's Restaurant, which sits next to the bridge. My first interaction with a Brooklyn native was to ask for directions as she was unloading her groceries. She gave us directions,  but also strongly suggested I get a GPS.

May 29, 2023 - 11:29AM
Sportzcommish

Enjoyed the revisit. Got a little misty-eyed with the Grand Canyon story. Way to go on that!

I've seen the Doobie Brothers two or three times, but am jealous that you've gotten to see Elton John. 

May 29, 2023 - 4:35PM
hawkking

Chuck just when I thought you couldn't get any cooler I find this. I collect ticket stubs from most games, concerts or events I've been to but this was way cool. As you know ticket stubs are becoming obsolete. Great view of your history though. 

Nov 14, 2023 - 1:07PM
theFalcon

Oh man, if I went through all my amateur photo albums ... yikes, what a project ... it's mostly hockey games with a smattering of other sports, Niagara Falls, Ford's Theater, San Diego aircraft carriers, Cape Kennedy, Little Hawk NC, The Who at JFK Stadium (1982), etc.  Amazing, you have John McGiver on your list ... he was a big-time TV guest star in Hollywood, but found enough time to be living in NY, too ... he was just on one of the retro channels this past Saturday in 'The Wild Wild West'.

Dec 11, 2023 - 10:52AM
AAARRT

Very cool!! Great imagination to combine life and cards. We even have some overlap. Now I want to do this, I guess I will start trading for some rock and roll cards. The meet up cards are very cool too. 



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