================= To: luurscjg@aol.com, jedward@aol.com, hoot_owl1@verizon.net, grains@dccnet.com, mikesportsfan@aol.com, john@holidayandhobbies.com, illini_grad_90@yahoo.com, obclynn15@yahoo.com, mfmroz@prodigy.net, chuckparis@comcast.net, originaleek@comcast.net, b_betza@yahoo.com, bdangelo@aol.com, david.fallen@comcast.net, meyergray@msn.com, jwi62@hotmail.com, wholla_m@bellsouth.net, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC-Thanks) Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:43:13 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Past due Thanks!!! Hello All, I'm still having web page issues and have been unable to update my want list for over 2 weeks. My daily attempts to work on the problem have yielded no positive results and I have become very frustrated with the problem. The time I've spent trying to solve this problem has taken most of my hobby time and I have been receiving stuff in the mail that deserves recognition and I should have gotten to many of these LONG AGO!!! So thanks to: Brian Betza remembers the day of my birth with (3) `77 Renata Galasso cards (Kiner, Furillo & Thomson) as well as a trio of TIGERS (Cash, Kaline & Colivito) for that binder. Thanks for thinking of me Brian!!! Bob D'Angelo surprises me with a book entitles "The Road to Hockeytown" - Jimmy Devellano's 40 years in the NHL. I will enjoy reading about the storied NHL executive when I get some spare time - Thanks Bob!!! Dave Fallen sends a "small variety" for me to enjoy, well who could not enjoy a `51 Topps Blue Back of Sam Jethroe, a `49 Leaf FB card of Tex Coulter, a `61 Post Cereal card of Sherm Lollar and a `49 Wild West Puzzle card. I certainly did enjoy this grouping Dave!!! John Scott Gray commemorates my B-Day with a beautiful tipton-mint `49 Bowman card of Bob Feller. How nice of you to remember my B-Day JSG, thanks so much!!! Mark Holland sends a grouping of (68) assorted Conlan cards featuring many HOF'er for my collection. Very thoughtful of you Mark - Thanks!!! Joe Issac sends a lyrical B-Day note to help me celebrate #53 and he includes a `60 Topps card of Mr. Cub - Ernie Banks. Now when you realize that I only need (4) cards to complete this set and Joe pulled one from his singles for me it gives a special appreciation for the generosity found among our ranks. Thanks Joe!!! EEK Kilbourn sends a nice homemade B-Day card with some OPC Hockey cards featuring Wayne Gretzky and Pat Hughes but he doesn't stop there. Earl also includes some "Cash" - Norm Cash that is with some neat photos of Topps cards embedded in the homemade card. Very nice touch EEK!!! Ray Luurs finds a thoughtful B-Day card with a `40 Playball card of Joe Marty neatly tucked inside. You are too kind my old friend - thanks so much for the kind words. John McLaughlin selected a very nice card for my B-Day and included a SCP from the `53 Bowman B&W set with Gus Bell. John it was so nice of you to think of me on my B-Day John!!! Peter Mead also sent B-Day salutations with a Pirate theme which included a `53 Bowman Color Joe Garagiola and a `62 Post Canadian card of Ruben Amaro. Thanks Peter!!! Lynn Miller selected a touching B-Day card and included some personal sentiments and also placed some interesting cardboard in there for me. Lynn sent a Ty Cobb post card, a `47-66 Exhibit card of Hank Aaron, a `63 Post Cereal card of Ernie Banks and a re=print of the `34 Goudey Lajoie card. Thanks so much Lynn!!! Mike Mroz slips me a nice hand-crafted B-Day card with a couple `73-74 Topps Hockey cards for the collection. Thanks for thinking of me Mike!!! Chuck Paris slips me a quick B-Day note and an American Caramel card of TIGER Lu Blue. Thanks for thinking of me on my B-Day Chuck!!! Grant Rainsley who acknowledges my 53rd with a `67 OPC card of Mike Cuellar who that year was an Astro. Thanks for the B-Day greeting Grant!!! Mike Rich sends me a reminder of my 53rd revolution around the Sun and includes a `76 Twinkee card of Luis Tiant and a `52 Topps card of DUKE SNIDER - WOW!!!! With Mike's connection in Chicago at the National and this wonderful gift my `52 Topps set has taken a pounding this year. Thanks my friend!!! John Stamper also remembers my B-Day with a nice card and a SCP from the `41 Double Play set featuring Cooney and Sisti from the Boston Bees. Certainly a nice addition to my collection, thanks so much John!!! Frank Thomas "The Original" connects with some newer items for my collection. The former Major Leaguer has been quite busy with a number of members of late especially helping with newer materials. Thanks Frank!!! Geno Wagner has completed another book and has shipped it off to me. Arriving in SE Michigan for my B-Day is a copy of "Where have you gone Vince DiMaggio?" along with book-mark cards for some of the Chapters in the book. I pledge to add additional place-cards and pass it on when I'm done Geno - Thanks!!!! Well there you have it, a short essay on the generosity of this group - Thanks for sticking with me on it - BE WELL!!! REGARDS ----------------------- MARK -------------- Original message -------------- From: originaleek@comcast.net Yesterday I officially joined the ranks of Social Security recipients. As is the tradition MARK TALBOT marks that milestone and another revolution around the sun with a custom made B-day card and a personal note. OBC is blessed to have such a kind and generous individual in it's ranks, and I am blessed to be a member of OBC. Thanks much Mark! BTW thanks also for the two 67 OPCs for my Tigers sets, much appreciated as well! "We Keep what we give away" ================= Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:18:28 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Richard Niessen for a 55 Bowman Bob Chakales, 64 topps Hank Aguirre and 2 1965 topps,Don Mincher and Gene Oliver-thanks, Linda ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:24:12 -0400 From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Mike Rich Thanks to Mike Rich for two packages that arrived together. They contained a huge stack of great cards to some of my favorite sets. Included were: 1952 Parkhurst Baseball (3) 1960 Topps CFL (3) 1962 Jello (3) 1962 Post Canadian (1) 1962 Post CFL (4) 1963 Post CFL (9) An amazing group! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:26:14 -0400 From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Rick Johnson Thanks to Rick Johnson for three tough hits to my short 1957 and 1962 lists. He made mid series hits to 1957 with Haywood Sullivan and James Bolger! and a really sharp high number woodie of Billy Klaus! thanks again, ================= Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:56:33 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Father Pat smacks me! In the best way possible, of course. FATHER PAT WATTIGNY strikes back by hitting two 50s Topps sets and 2 60s Topps sets. I received a 1952 Topps #245, six 1956s, a 1964 and twenty-one(!) 1967s, which breathed some life into that heretofore rather meager group. I really like these ongoing trades; don't worry, Pat, I'll avenge myself again! Much thanks, Father Pat, and Peace and Joy to you and to all, Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:37:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Sleeping Giant!!! (This thank you will rave a little, so you may want to step back.) RICK JOHNSON is a busy guy with a real job, so I don't hear from him that often. We've had some great email discussions, but he's got a life, so sometimes it's a little while in between. BUT, when he does send cards... So I got this huge, heavy box. After delaying gratification long enough to get our small ones in bed, I opened it. On top were three Topps Giants, which I'd never even seen before. My daughter laughed at me because I exclaimed "They're really big!" (Okay, not my greatest insight.) Then I found Rick's note that this was a mess of cards that just needed a good home. And I start in front. There were one hundred 1975 Topps after George Moore had just pummeled the set. That would be a great package...and this is only the beginning. Next there were fifty each of 1971 Topps and 1972 Topps. I'm getting giddy, checking off numbers left and right. A few 1973s, a couple of 1970s, and then we jump back to 1974. It's a Hank Aaron special #4. Sweet! Then we're into 1973s again, which is strange because Rick is very organized--until I realize that this section is the big names! Palmer, Seaver, Carew, Frank Robinson, Goose Gossage RC, Hank Aaron AGAIN and then Roberto Clemente, #50! Hey, that's on my Top 5 I'm After list! We're not done yet--in a big way. Next up are the Topps 76s and 77s. Rick assaults both, bringing each list down to SEVEN with 76 Brock, Rose, Bench, Perry and Yaz and 77 Brett RB, Ryan RB, Winfield, Yount, and, oh, Nolan Ryan again!!! I'm an excitable person and you should understand that I'm excited by now. I'm like a kid watching fireworks with all my "OOHS!" and "AHHS!" But there's still a bunch of cards left in the box...and the next one is a slick 1961 #290 STAN MUSIAL and what the heck, that is ALSO on my TOP 5 list!!! Finally, just before my heart stopped, there were seventy-seven 1958 Topps with the likes of Marv Throneberry RC, Billy Hoeft, Charlie Maxwell (really fun to see both those guys, knowing the fondness certain OBC members have or them) Carl Furillo, Bobby Thomson, Johnny Temple, Bob Turley, Sherm Lollar, Don Newcombe, and a Charlie Rabe with the handwritten note "not playing dead." All the 58s had bonus paper on the back. Rick let me know that he did not laminate the Musial, so I'm guessing he didn't do the gluing, either. I know this was a long thank you, but I really wanted to do Rick's package justice. He brought my 76s and 77s under ten and closing in on hero range (anyone?), my 74s under forty, quadrupled my 58s, and kept me up until...I won't even tell you. It was late. And I'm still filing Rick, this was amazing. I've finally updated my wantlist andrebuilt my Top Fivers (easy ones, kind of) and I should add that in an area of my life not involving my hobby, I got really cruddy news this week, so your timing could not have been better. Thanks, I needed that. You're a great friend. (Okay, i'ts safe again now.) Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 21:50:51 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: October Thanks go out to... Bob Saxton who sends out a nice envelope with 9 cards. 7 from the 76 set and a pair from one of my favorite sets, 1975. Thanks Bob John Stamper ================= Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:08:15 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Saxton goes retro UV!! Thanks to Bob Saxton for a couple of early "UV" cards - 1959 Topps Joe Cunningham and 1960 Gary Peters. I've been tossed a few of these previously, so there must have been some OBCer who found a stash! Bob also sends a 1971 Ken Rudolph and a 1960 Walt Bond nosebleeder! Thanks Bob!!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 14:09:41 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards Thanks going out on a cool breezy afternoon to a fellow OBCer who's very name conjures up thoughts of much warmer weather then what has settled into NW Ohio. Bama hits my 1970 Topps with three cool grays. Thanks Bama. John McLaughlin **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) ================= To: Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:50:41 -0500 From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" Subject: George in Virginia chops big time wood! Thanks out this afternoon to GEORGE MOORE, who sent in 16, yes 16, hits to my 1954 Topps set, knocking that want list down to 35. Included in this assault were 5 Red Sox, Ted Kluszewski, and Frank Leja (from "the Book" fame:Mom, they're throwing me curveballs here). Wow, George, thank you so much! Father Pat Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn =9310 hidden secrets=94 from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 ================= Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:29:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Thanks to Ed Schott,Bob Saxton and Tom Massimo Ed sent me 2-71 topps fb and some Mariners cards.Bob sent me a 62 post and Tom hit me with a 69 topps and a 58 topps. Thank you very much for the cards. Rick ================= Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:32:26 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Tom! Tom Massimo sent a SCP "N.L. Playoff Game 3- Ryan Saves The Day" for my '70 Topps. Great card! Thanks Tom! My Brewers could sure use some help for their Game 3. Bill Ashton ================= Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:49:32 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: Rocky From Glenn Codere comes a great 1961 Rocky Colavito. From Bill Ashton come 4 fantastic hits to my 1968 set. Thank you, Richard Labs ================= Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 20:10:26 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: Thanks to John Dahms and Mike Rumley-Wells I returned home after another back-to-back week long business trip to packages from John that included a '72 Hal King and '70 Steve Hamilton and Mike consisting of eight '70s (Ted Sizemore rookie), four '71s (Diego Segui), and two '72s. I'm hoping to get caught up and get some packages out this week. Thanks Guys! Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:46:35 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "uthminsta1" Subject: Thanks to JOEL GYSELINCK JOEL GYSELINCK, one of our north-of-the-border buddies, sent me a nice envelope filled with hits spanning five decades. Included were five hits to my 1964 Topps set; then one each of 67, 71, and 72 Topps; and then one each from 77 and 78 OPC. Plus some UV stuff from the last three decades. And a Rocky II card, too! One of the UV cards had Josh Gibson on it - very cool. Thanks for the cards, Joel! Also appreciate the nice letter that came with it. Thanks, bro. ================= Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:38:45 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "richard_niessen" Subject: A Thursday package Yesterday I received a great Welcome Package from Andy Cook. Andy hit me with 52 1961 Topps which made a big dent in that wantlist. Much appreciated, Andy. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:58:03 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Thanks to Bob D'Angelo Bob sent me a 55 topps card thank you very much. Rick ================= To: , Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 20:02:59 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: Ant sent some "Baaack" Thanks to Ant Arbeeny for sending 18 cards from my recently posted Terminator 2 wantlist. much appreciated Ant Mark Holland Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/ ================= To: "Tom Housley" , typecard@aol.com, easchott@comcast.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:09:34 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: In Cardboard Heaven!!! Hello All, A few more items came in over the past few days so with no further delay allow me to thank: Andy Cook surprises me with a `34-36 Batter-Up card of Tony Cuccinello. WOW I haven't gotten a hit to that set in quite a long time - Thanks Andy!!! Tom Housley delivers a belated B-Day wish with a nice note and a Tipton Mint copy of a `67 Topps Football card of Leslie Duncan. Thanks so much for thinking of me Tom!!! Ed Schott connects with a "waiver wire" claim by sending me an 8 cornered bullet hole ridden `67 Topps Yaz card for my favorite player collection. Ed also included (8) assorted TIGERS for my collection of TIGER team set cards - What a guy!!! Thanks Eddy!!! I plan on getting to some belated B-Day greetings and long over due pay-backs this weekend as I will be unveiling a web page project that I've been working on for quite some time now in the next few hours. Thanks again to these fine traders - BE WELL!!! REGARDS --------------------- MARK -------------- Original message -------------- From: typecard@aol.com Thanks to John Stamper for a 54 Bowman for me, finishing my son Mason's Batman Black Bats set with the key "Bat-A-Rang Bulls-Eye" card, and including a Washington Nat for my other son Matthew! Thanks to Mark Talbot for a birthday card with two great high number hits to my 1960 set -- knocking me down to just four more! It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. ================= Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:58:54 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: envelope found I have been working a lot of hours lately (close to 300 in September), which has left little time to even think about BB cards. Tonite, I found a small stack of mail that I had set aside. Glad I looked as in between the junk mail was a SCP from Bama of a 1934 World Wide Gum (Canadian Goudey). Last month I finished the US 1934 Goudey set and now I have over 3/4 of the Canadian version. Unbelievable. Bama and Andy have been major contributors to this effort. Mike Rich ================= Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:04:17 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: How do you Cook a Rose? ANDY COOK answers that question with a '69 Rose All-Star and a '60 Leaf Glen Hobbie!! Great hits Andy ..Thanks!! Brian Betza ================= Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:45:58 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: John and Bob start my weekend JOHN DAHMS sends three beauties from the 1964 Topps set, including Zoilo Versalles, whom I've come to like after the fact and wish I could have seen play. JD, I have one question: these are your DUPES? Thanks for sharing such nice cards with me. I'm working on something to get you back. BOB SAXTON digs deep into his dupes box to fire out a big waiver wire list.Mine was a 1974 Topps #637 checklist. Unlike when I was a kid, getting checklists (that get me closer to completing a set) is great! Thanks, Bob-down to 35 of those! A great weekend to everyone, Mike R-W ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 10:19:28 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: Tom higs high Hello All, Tom Massimo sends along a 71 allen & a 58 chip Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:50:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jd3681" Subject: tardy thanks to Richard Kimball a housemate is great when you are starting over, but they suck when it comes to putting mail on the table under a bunch of junk....I was cleaning off our kitchen table and luckily stumbled upon an envelope from Richard Kimball, who was kind enough to send a couple of well loved and very much appreciated 57 topps cards for my set.....thanks Richard and my apologies for my lateness. be well JD ================= Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:43:37 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: Certainly NOT a Diamond in the rough Brock sends over a surprise package with a 1934-6 Diamond Star #68. Those who are squeamish should stop reading now. This was no ordinary Diamond Star as it was PSA graded a 7 NM. I cannot fathom having prewar dupes graded a 7!!! I am lucky if my singles are above a 1 if they were to be graded. Interesting that the PSA lable mentions this is a green back. While a huge percentage of Diamond Stars come with different backs, my 2008 SCD does NO list this # as having a variation. I am now down to 25 for a base set, although only 4 or so are commons. The other item in the package was very familiar as Brock returns a 1963 Topps Stick-on Kaline that has been peeled and placed on a piece of cardboard. I sent this to Brock a year or so ago. The Kaline is on my list as I may be the only person ever to try and collect this set with and without the instructions on how to peel a sticker on the back. Considering the backing has been peeled on this one will mean this is going to end up at the FOOT gathering later this month. Mike Rich ================= Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 20:10:00 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: Air Mail/Royal Mail from Scotland!!! I thought the Queen had sent me a letter when I went to the mailbox today! Just as good though, as I got a package from Glenn Cordere that contained six '60s including a Frank Thomas and two '73s including a Boyhood Jim Hunter. What a nice surprise! Thanks! Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 21:51:27 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Saturday Thanks T J Valacak sends a wonderful envelope my way. Inside, a 1953 Bowman Color Bob Friend and 4 1974's with some big names...Jim Hunter, Stargell/Jackson LL, AL Playoffs featuring Jackson and Ted Simmons. Thanks TJ John Stamper ================= Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:55:55 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Bill strikes on Saturday BILL ASHTON hits me up with Topps from 1967, 68, 70, and a whole slew of 75s. Among the oh-so-multihued were a Gibby, a Yaz, a Morgan, a Killebrew, and a Yount rookie! The latter is conspicuously not rectangular anymore, but fits nicely in my binder nonetheless. My 75 Topps list is now under 200, which might not sound so impressive, unless you consider that I had maybe 70 three weeks ago. Thanks Bill and thanks, Mike R-W ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2008 05:46:42 -0400 From: Larry Tipton Subject: "quicksand kids" Friday Andy Cook sent me a 48 Bowman card of Hank Sauer. The back says "Hank has his sights on Babe Ruths home run record. 'Ol Hank fell a little short with a season best 41 in 1954 and a career total 288. Sauer was not especially fleet afoot. In contrast to radio's "Quiz Kids" or the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kids", according to Chicago columnist Mike Royko the 1950s Cubs had an outfield "that was so slow they were known as the Quicksand Kids." Sauer, Frank Baumholtz and Ralph Kinerplayed left, center and right fields respectively. I really appreciate the card Andy! ================= To: Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2008 05:36:35 -0500 From: "ken goetsch" Subject: Thanks To Andy Cook Andy Cook -Kindly sends off the waiver wire.a whole set of 75' Wonder Breadcards, and along for the ride some never seen before cards here at the Goetsch house...some Canadian Footballers, along with a dcp from 59' football.....Thanks for the generosity, Andy. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:17:58 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "richard_niessen" Subject: a Saturday surprise Yesterday I received a GREAT welcome package from T.J. Valacak which reduced my 1976 Topps wantlist by 97 cards, made my 1976 Topps traded a WANT list instead of a HAVE list with the addition of 14 cards, and put a BIG dent in my UV wantlist. Many thanks to TJ for this generous gift. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:23:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: Thank goodness Bill Malson sneds along a Yankee and a Met -(where are they today) and 3 other great 1966 cards. Thank you - the Phillies better win today. They broke my heart in 1964 and better not do it again as we want to see the playoff game in LA. Richard Labs ================= Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2008 19:23:51 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Belated Thanks...good to the last card! The Earl of the house of Maxwell sends over one way cool large envelope. A way cool Mets placard. It's an oldie based on the "Mets" design and the colors. I have just the place to hang it! Along for the ride are a few "project" cards that fill some holes. Thanks loads! **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) ================= Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:01:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "distelrath66" Subject: Shell Shocked by a fitak attack! Linda sent me a waiver wire, but this shipment was cool even from the front of the envelope. The first stamp, way to the far left centered UNCANCELLED was a 1c stamp of Abe Lincoln from '59. There was also a '72 8c sramp of a brown pelican, followed up by a Honus Wagner 33c from '00. Like the cool postage Linda. Besides the '53 Topps waiver wire, Linda also sent 2 '63s and a '66, and a '67 from my "have" lists. Of course Linda always has to send various oddities in her shipments, which is more than half the fun! This time first off is an American issue of a '72 Brooke Bond Tea card (same size as t206). It is card 5 of 50 and features a very nice planetary scene. The 2nd surprise (which is of course German), is a painting of a field. I decided to roughly translate the 1st paragraph on the back with Babelfish and here is the broken translation... "corinth - Inn valley landscape - picture The final goal of the Sammeins of groups of pictures is their Einordung into the collecting albums created for it. Only the connection with the explaining texts gives its high value to the pictures. Thus you create yourselves an incomparable cult purchasing pool of broadcasting corporations work, which earns one of the best places of your library. " The third extra is another Brooke Bond Tea Co. card issued in '64. This is from the set "Wildflowers series 3" and pictures the Orange Next goodie is a small german cigarette card card with the crest of some town on it. The writing was much too ornate to try and translate. And last but not least Linda provided a German movie card from a series called "Arpad's new Adventures". Very cool stuff Linda. Your packages never cease to amaze me. Thanks for filling up my afternoon identifying those German cards. Thanks Linda! Ryan Distelrath ================= To: Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 18:25:25 -0400 From: "George" Subject: Cards hit the Beach Mike R-W sends multiple hits to the 77 Topps Yankees. Thanks Mike...this subset is going fast! ================= Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:45:53 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Thank you Mike! Thanks out to MIKE MROZ for hitting my newest set found on the OBC Year Project. Great hits Mike! ================= Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:56:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Great day for the 50's Brock Hattox sent me 9-56 topps in great shape thank you very much. TJ Valacak sent a 56 topps and a 51 topps red back thank you very much. Ryan Distelrath sent me 5-55 Bowmans thank you very much. I spend most of my time on the 60's and oddball stuff I rarely get any 50's stuff so these are a real treat. To think about a year and a half ago I join OBC and I could of fit all the cards from 57 and older that I owned in one hand. LOOK AT ME NOW thank you to all of you it's been great. Rick ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:05:07 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: Ed hits 2 Hello All, Ed Schott sends 2 67 fb hits and packs it with several Uv's. Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:48:01 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bob D'Angelo" Subject: Thanks to Linda Hi gang, Monday thanks go to Linda Fitak, who sends a 1951 Bowman card of Eddie Yost and a nice assortment of UV stuff -- plus, that eclectic bunch of stickers and cards that we've all come to expect. Awesome stuff, thanks so much! ================= Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:18:54 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bob D'Angelo" Subject: More thanks for Linda Hi gang, In my last post, I left out a vintage card Linda sent -- a 1966 Philly football card. Many thanks! ================= Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:35:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "uthminsta1" Subject: Thanks to T.J. T.J. VALACAK sent me a nice 9-pack of cards, five of which were from 1968 Topps, including Cepeda. The other four will be described elsewhere. Thanks for thinking of me, T.J.! ================= Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:57:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "richard_niessen" Subject: Monday happiness The mailbox was so kind to me yesterday. Tom Massimo hits me with a great variety including 1967 Topps, 1968 Topps, 1969 Topps, and some UV cards needed. Thanks, Tom Mike Rumley-Wells sent 1970 Topps, 1971 Topps, 1972 Topps, and 1973 Topps to further reduce my wantlists. Much appreciated, Mike. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:05:50 -0500 (CDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Subject: back color variations?

Good day OBC--
Rick Johnson decides it is time for me to start on back variations for my 1960 set--should I or shouldn't I?  I will say thank you for a nice stack of series five/six 1960s--many were upgrades (and many were also color variations).
And yesterday I recieved a FitakPaK--always a pleasant surprise.  German cards, flowers, Kobe, Shaq and Michael and on and on.  Scattered amongst the Conlan cards and an early 1980s fleer pile were a number of vintage hits (along with some UV as well) headlined by a 1939 Playball of Cookie Lavagetto.  Great stuff as always.
Thanks OBC--
Peter Mead
================= Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:35:29 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Re: Shell Shocked by a fitak attack!-"I can't translate that" --- In OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, "distelrath66" wrote: > Linda sent me a waiver wire, but this shipment was cool even from > the front of the envelope. The first stamp, way to the far left > centered UNCANCELLED was a 1c stamp of Abe Lincoln from '59. There > was also a '72 8c sramp of a brown pelican, followed up by a Honus > Wagner 33c from '00. Like the cool postage Linda. > Besides the '53 Topps waiver wire, Linda also sent 2 '63s and a '66, > and a '67 from my "have" lists. > Of course Linda always has to send various oddities in her > shipments, which is more than half the fun! This time first off is > American issue of a '72 Brooke Bond Tea card (same size as t206). > is card 5 of 50 and features a very nice planetary scene. > The 2nd surprise (which is of course German), is a painting of a > field. I decided to roughly translate the 1st paragraph on the back > with Babelfish and here is the broken translation... > "corinth - Inn valley landscape - picture The final goal of the > Sammeins of groups of pictures is their Einordung into the > albums created for it. Only the connection with the explaining texts > gives its high value to the pictures. Thus you create yourselves an > incomparable cult purchasing pool of broadcasting corporations work, > which earns one of the best places of your library. " > Very cool stuff Linda. Your packages never cease to amaze me. > Thanks for filling up my afternoon identifying those German cards. > Thanks Linda! > Ryan Distelrath> And thanks a lot for the translation on that German painting card. I have asked several people who know German to translate it and they say they can't because it is beyond them. They say I would need someone familiar with college level German and English to translate it. Ryan's translation shows me this is pretty technical stuff on that card-"Thus you create yourselves an incomparable cult purchasing pool of broadcasting corporations work, which earns one of the best places of your library." No wonder my friends who only had a few years of German couldn't translate what was on the card. I think we should start calling Ryan "The Scholar" ================= Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:40:19 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick Johnson" Subject: Thanks to TJ Valacak and Rick Lyons This week my mailbox was the one with some exciting mail. The first was a package from TJ Valacak and contained 2 early 50's Bowman cards which are added to sets that I am just starting to get moving on. Thanks TJ. The second package was from Rick Lyons. Rick nailed me with so many different things that I can hardly list all of the sets. It included Topps Stamps from 1961, 1962 and 1969 and included some big names like Aaron and Mays. He also added a whole bunch of 1966 Topps transfers, 1964 stand-ups, and 1969 decals. He also included cards for my Bowman sets from 1948, 1949 and 1950 and also a Fleer Ty Cobb card. Awesome stuff. Thanks Rick Rick Johnson ================= Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:33:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "welfar03" Subject: Triple Play Thanks Just a little late in getting this out. A big thanks to Ed Schott, Mike Mroz, and TJ Valacak. I hate to say this but I was so excited when I was opening the cards that I did not keep track of who sent what. However there were a bunch of hits to my 66 and 68 sets. Plus a hit to my 65 Embossed set. I do know that I got a 68 Brooks Robinson from TJ. Thanks guys and I will try not to get so excited that I do not keep track. But don't count on it. ================= Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:14:57 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: Valacak and Massimo thanks! 2 familiar names in my mailbox with some great cardboard!! TOM MASSIMO sends a big card from my '61 list with a Ron Santo RC!!!!! Thanks Tom!! TJ VALACAK hits my Top 5 list....again!! This time it's a '73 Aaron All time total base leaders card!! He also sends a '73 Concepcion from that short list and also includes 2 '53's for the ride!! Thanks Brian Betza ================= Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:57:10 -0500 To: "OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com" , From: "Steve Rittenberg" Subject: Best wantlist hit ever!!! My wantlist has been very tough to hit for a while now. A few people have told me to add other sets or perhaps error cards or variations. Well, since I moved to Alabama, I've actually moved in the opposite direction. No, not UV. I mean that I havent spent any money on cards at all. Just working on other things I guess. I've lost weight. I'm still a scary, fat man (Ken!) but not as much so. And then in July, I started getting hits to an unpublished wantlist. Girlfriend? Yep, checked that off the list. Steady girlfriend? Yep, that one too. Last Saturday I received the best hit possible to my wantlist. I've arranged to acquire a 1960s Gina Williams (NrMt+). I've graded her as a PSA 10 (Pretty, Smart and Affectionate). This card will be proudly displayed. I plan to take it with me to all future Nationals and regional shows where I can show it off proudly. Now for some Q&A: Q: Where did you acquire this Gina Williams? A: I tried ebay, Craigslist and a few similar places. We ended up finding each other on match.com Q: How long has she been in your collection? A: She's actually a recent acquisition. I spotted her in July and immediately knew I had to have her forever. She felt the same way. Q: What condition is she in? A: I'd describe her as "vintage" with no creases and perfectly rounded corners. I'm working on getting a scanned photo available. Q: Is she part of a set? Or a series? A: She's the only one in her series. I will meet her original owners in a couple of weeks. Interestingly, Gina comes with her own 4-legged insert set. Whitney, Z, Oddball, Callie and Smokey also become part of my collection. Well, Whitney is actually a 19 y.o college student but she is still part of the insert set. Q: What is her favorite baseball team? A: Gina likes the Braves but makes up for it in other areas. She already knows she should root for the Red Sox. In exchange, I will root for Auburn and against Alabama. Q: When do you take delivery? A: I am still negotiating with the supplier. Unfortunately, Gina Williams is only in stock in one location about 150 miles from me. I will not take delivery until the actual purchase is made and the lifetime ownership contract has been signed. Q: What affect will this acquisition have on the rest of your collection? A: As stated in my opening remarks, very little time has been spent with the rest of the collection since I've relocated to Alabama. With the addition of Gina Williams to my collection, I hope to get it better organized some day. I've already told her that the National is an important part of my life. She replied "Ok. I can entertain myself while you are at the show." If there are further questions, please ask. (e) srittenberg@gmail.com (h) 256 489 9558 (c) 301 275 5106 (txt) 3012755106@messaging.sprintpcs.com ================= Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 08:46:31 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Matthew Subject: Mega-set killer Thanks to IGGY, who makes a trade for the last 1967 Topps high number short print that I needed, #576 NL Rookies. Gigon and Hernandez are banished to the binder and I confirmed that all spaces contain cards, no gremlins allowed. The 1967s take quite a while to finish and my set got assistance from many, many OBCers. Steve R, Neal T, Randy G, Mark T, James M, Robert P, David K, Andy C, Linda F, Gary M, Ken M, Brad C, Guru, Mark R, Jim C, Bob F, Kent G, Sean M, Iggy Woo hoo! Thanks, everyone. ================= Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:15:47 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Geno Wagner Subject: A great day! OBCers -- They're all great days for the most part, but today was even better as Brian Lindholme (His Royal Toadness) sends me a T202 of Larry Doyle! Doyle was a staple of the Giant infield and won the MVP award in 1912 - the year the card was issued. One thing I never realized was that he played for the Cubs a couple of years, which is sort of like playing for the Red Sox and Yankees these days. Thanks for the awesome card, Brian! BTW, I also got my 2009 SCD Price Guide today. It comes with a CD this year, so I'll have to take a look at it. I presume it's the same info as the book, but if it's something else, I'll let you guys know. Take Care, ================= To: Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:35:27 -0500 From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" Subject: SCP thanks, and a possible mystery solved... go out to ANDY COOK, who brightens the day with a very respectable card of Country Slaughter, #17 from the 1948 Bowman set! Wow, Andy, nice hit! Thank you ! I also think Glenn Codere is in for thanks, as I received a four card Yankee set in the mail today, one 1950 George Stirnweiss Bowman (actually with the Browns), 2 1954 Bowmans of Allie Reynolds and Gil McDougald, and 1959 Topps of Hank Bauer. Glenn, if these were from you through the third party, thanks! See how Windows Mobile brings your life together=97at home, work, or on thego. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ ================= Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:53:58 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Massimo" Subject: Bill Ashton is the Man! Great hit from Bill! He sends a 1958 Mickey Mantle All-Star card! Thank you very much Bill. ================= Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:54:52 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Massimo" Subject: Thank you Rick Lyons Big thanks goes out to Rick for a 1954 Topps of Rollie Hemsley. ================= Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:09:40 -0400 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks John! Snowbird JOHN STORMAN strikes out of the blue and lightens up a stressful week with an unexpected hit to my 1948 Leaf baseball set. John sends a nice looking edition of Dizzy Trout, "nicknamed Dizzy because of his temperamental antics". Good stuff! Oh, why am I stressed? I'm one week into a new job, now working for the government at our local veterans hospital. As I get older, changes of this magnitude are becoming tougher to handle! But all in all, a good choice on this one. Hi ho, hi ho.....
--
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==============================================

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:41:42 +0000
From: jfsilva25@comcast.net
Subject: Does Saxton mean sexy in Saxony?

Whether it does or not, the fine fellow (Bob Saxton) hit me a very nice high number '71 of Skip Guinn. I am slowly picking away at that lovely Topps baseball set and I very much appreciate the hit.
Thanks, Bob!
=================

Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:43:56 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks go out Brewers Way...

Thanks go out to Bill Ashton for a pair of vintage cards and some UV for another server. A nice looking 60 of Tigers Catcher Red Wilson and a 59 All-Star Frank Malzone. Great Stuff Bill, Thanks

Your Brewers put on a good show this year!

John Stamper

=================

Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:37:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Thanks to John Stamper

A great package arrived today including 2 1950 Bowman baseball cards
as well 2 1952 Topps baseball cards.  Thanks John

Rick Johnson

=================

Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:56:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "distelrath66" 
Subject: Big thanks to Rick Lyons!

Received a large puffy today from Rick Lyons.  There were 2 hits to
my '63 set, 11 hits to my '64 set, and 12 hits to my '68 set!  Thanks
1,000,000 Rick!  If you need it, I probably have a nice return fire.
Thanks again!

=================

Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:58:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks To Rick

Hi gang,

Thursday thanks go to Rick Lyons, who hits some tough 1960s sets for
me. Rick sends a pair of 1966 Rub-offs (Bob Bruce & Don Landrum) and a
1966 OPC card of Jimmie Hall. Turning to football, Rick sends a 1969
Topps Willie Wood card to knock that set down to a mere 13.

Many, many thanks!

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:06:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: John Stamps out a few on my Wantlist

John Stamper sends  a66 Topps Terry Fox, 5 70 Topps with Lindy
McDaniel, and a half dozen 1969 Topps with Willie Horton and Rusty
Staub.  Thanks for the great hits and doubly thanks for the Tigers, John!

Mike Mroz

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:34:47 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: couple of t y's

Thanks to Rick Lyons for 62 Postie Luis Aparicio, and to
Mike Mroz for a trio of very creatively trimmed 53 Topps.
Thanks, guys, very much appreciated!

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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:14:29 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Bill Hits

Hello All,
Bill Aston sends along a 69 untis strike.

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

To: directorth@aol.com, senthi@earthlink.net, OBC Thanks 
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:18:28 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks to a fine pair of traders

Hello All,

More stuff has arrived here in SE Michigan over the past few days so allow me to thank:

Former Chef Anthony Arbeeny connects with a couple `80-81 OPC Hockey cards from the waiver wire.  Ant-man sends a Checklist and a Stanley Cup Finals card.  Thanks my man!!!

Tom Housley sends me a nifty belated birthday poem with a half dozen cards from the `67 Topps Football set with Holub, Robinson, Park, Faison, Bramlett and Cappelletti.  Tom's generosity leaves only (3) cards and a handful of upgrades left, way to go Tom!!!

It is quite a delight to come home from work and have goodies in the mail to enjoy.  Thanks to these and all the traders in this fine group who are oh so generous and patient.  I got about 20 packages out a few days ago and will have more in the coming days - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS -------------------------- MARK

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Glenn Codere 
OK, so it's a little past my birthday (Sept 1), but there's no need to cry as I've received a trademark OBC Card from fellow FOOT Mark Talbot. Contained within were four 1972 football cards, including youngsters John Riggins and Lyle Alzado.

Thanks for thinking of me, Mark! Hope we can get the chance to meet up in a few weeks time.

Glasgow, Scotland

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Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:40:08 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Mentor Strikes!

Bob D'Angelo sends a playoff SCP from 1965, a Indians team card.
Thanks for thinking of me Bob.

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:48:33 -0500 (CDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: stamped



Okay--it appears we have another OBC printing press operating on the Left Coast.  John Stamper continues to hit members lists with OBC condition 1952 Topps.  John hits me with two third series gems of Sid Gordan and Alfred Aloysius Clark.


Many thanks John--hopefully will find some time this weekend to put together some packages for my OBC brethren.


Peter Mead


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To: 
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:17:58 -0400
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

John Stamper - who delivers another package bearing the Stamper of approvalwith
2 Look N See's and 2 52 Topps.  Wow!!  This package also receives theBama
stamp of approval.  Great cardboard.  Thanks John.

Have an error-free weekend.

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:49:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to ED SCHOTT

Received two packages today, one I paid for and one that was free.
The free one was better...

ED SCHOTT sent nine cards: 1959x3, 1960, 1962x4, 1967.  1962s included
Johnny Podres and Frank Thomas!  Thanks, Ed!

The other package was from SportLots.com dealer kenswank.  I bought a
handful of 1969 hits to narrow my list down to under 100.  Trying to
get this list whittled down as much as possible before November 1st,
when we reach 1969 with the OBC Year Project.

I would recommend SportLots if you haven't checked them out... usually
some pretty decent-priced cards in the 50's-70's era...

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:20:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to TJ

TJ Valacak sends a bunch of football my way.  37 1978 Topps, 9 1976
Topps and a 1972 Checklist.  He also included a couple of cool
non-sports cards.  One of the 76's was Bills Lineman Joe
DeLamielleure, who grew up down the street from my cousin.  Other
names included Fouts, Tarkenton and and all-time great "cool" name -
Brian Baschnagel.

Thanks TJ!!!

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:12:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Lindholme, Ryan Distelrath and Ken Pillion

Over the course of the last week I have received 3 great packages
including some early Bowman baseball (1950 and 1951), Kelloggs
baseball cards and Fleer football cards.  Thanks Brian, Ryan and Ken.
The cards are appreciated.

Rick Johnson

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:23:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot and Joel Gyselink

My birthday was over 3 weeks ago and no card from Mark Talbot so I
could only assume I had offended him and was crossed off his birthday
list BUT today I got a birthday card and 3-59 topps. I'm glad he can't
hold a grudge and he must of forgave me thank you for the cards I
really appreciate them but I appreciate your freindship more.

Joel sent me 17-1950's topps wings cards I have been enjoying starting
some new sets lately and this will be another to add to the list. Thank
you very much I really like them. Rick

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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:47 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: back in time

A little time travel in the mailbox today, with Dan Kravitz courtesy of Bill
Ashton and Minnie Minoso, Dick Gernert and Steve Boros courtesy of John Stamper.
Nice hits to the want lists, guys, many thanks!

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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:47:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Ant, John, and Brian

Great day at the OBC mailbox, big thanks goes out to:

Anthony Arbeeny for a 1952 Topps of Max Lanier, a 1968 Topps of Paul
Popovich, 3, 1971 Baseball topps cards, 3 1974-75 hits to my Islanders
project, plus a pair of 1977 Topps Islander cards of Chico Resch and
Denis Potvin.

John Stamper for a 1952 Topps of Joe Haynes and 3 1974 Kellogs cards of
Jeff Burroughs, Bob Watson, and Jim Brewer.

Brian Lindholme for a 1975-76 Clark Gillies and 1976-77 card of Clark
Gillies and Chico Resch.

Great stuff guys!  Very much appreciated.

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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:20:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks John!

John Stamper sent a nine pack of hits- five nice '68 Topps including
Willie Horton, and four nice '75 Topps.  Great cards one and all!
Thanks John!

Bill Ashton

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To: "obc thanks" ,
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:46:52 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Suprise suprise

Hello All,
Joel Gysclinch sends along a 58 & 63 chip. that is twice this week this combination
was send.

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:08:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Cards,Stamps and other neat stuff

Hi all,

Just got back from a Europe Cruise/Tour.
and Linda Fitak helps me keep the Europe feeling alive as she sends me
some Stamps and postcards that have an Europe flair to them.

Linda also sends a 1954 bowman, some UV cards incluing the Duke and
some hits to my Mets want lists.

Linda, Thank you sooooooooooo much for the cards!!

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:59:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: A couple of spahns, a mantle, a dimaggio, and a hero

This weeks thanks go to the following four OBCers.

MIKE RUMLEY-WELLS sends over a Mantle insert that is listed on my uv

BOB D'ANGELO sends over a Spahn and a DiMaggio, along with some other
inserts for the same uv set.

RICK LYONS sends over a clean dozen hits to the 75 mini set.
Included are a few Met legends, Joe Torre and the Mets teams card
with a small pic of Yogi Berra.    Rick also sends over 20 hits to my
69 topps stamps set.  Wilbur Wood, Frank Howard, and Bill Robinson
are a few of the names.

Finally, BRIAN LINDHOLME answers my plea for a hero.  He takes a 59
Spahn from his own set, and sends it over my way so that I can finish
my 59 set.  I spent a little over three years working on this set.  I
thought I had put it to rest in early August, but when I paged
through the binder, I found the Spahn gremlin.  Thank you Brian for
grasping the hero status, and thanks to all the OBCers who pitched in
on the 59 set.

Thank you guys!

=================

Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:50:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Mark Holland for a 58 topps Ray Monzant and 5 1959 topps
including Jack Meyer. Thanks, Linda

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To: goose54197783@yahoo.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC-Thanks)
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:17:03 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: I got my Wings!!!

Hello All,

A couple more envelopes arrived in SE Michigan today with offerings from Joel Gyselink and Frank Thomas "The Original".

Frank sends me (4) Topps inserts that cannot be elaborated on here but you should all know that Frank is alive and well and trading up a storm.

Joel send me my Wings - 1954 Topps Wings that is, with (4) additions to my collection to a set that has seen very little attention in quite some time.  Thanks Joel for allowing me to claim those great old cards.

I plan on clearing off the the desk after the Michigan game and getting some stuff ready for the mailbox.  Thanks to Joel and Frank and all the rest of you - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ----------------------------- MARK
=================

Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:22:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to the "John Stamper '52 Topps Printing Company"!

Huge thanks to JOHN STAMPER for a great SCP - a 1952 Topps of
Sheldon "Available" Jones".  (Sheldon's middle name is "Leslie".)The
52's are a rare treat to get. So John, thanks for finding one for me.

As the cherry on top of the sundae, the stamp on the envelope was  one
of the post office's new "take me out to the ball game" series with an
1800's era player on it. Very cool!

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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:32:42 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jeffrey Whitworth 
Subject: Thanks to John Stamper

John hit me with thirty-eight '71s that included AL SO Leaders and a Sal Bando
among other notables.

Thanks John!

Jeff Whitworth

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Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:16:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Ed!

Ed Schott sent a nice nine pack of 1978-80 Topps of my struggling but
beloved Packers.  Although I don't have any FB lists yet, all Packer
cards are certainly appreciated and are stored for a future
collection.  Thanks Ed!

Bill Ashton

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To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:05:57 -0400
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

Some late thanks for a couple of much appreciated packages:

Mac Wubben sends me a mid 60=92s match book of my HOM nominee, Dean Chance.I
already had 1 one of these and I=92ve been thinking of starting a Dean x
9 collection (that is 9 copies of each of Dean=92s items).  This item might
make me get started on that.  Thanks Mac!

Mike Rich hits my 1975 second set a few times and included a 1951 Red Back of
Hank Bauer along with a wrapper from the same set.  The Bauer cuts that list
down to just Tommy Holmes (and to answer Mike=92s question, I don=92t have
either version so that set is not quite complete).  Mike didn=92t knowit
but I have a secret collection of wrappers.  I=92m trying to get a wrapper
for each set and have unsuccessfully bid on the Red Back wrappers on ebay
in the past.  It was a very pleasant surprise.  Thanks Mike!

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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:25:56 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: From across the border

Joel Gyselink also strikes the 65set this week with a high number Vern Law!
Thanks so much Joel

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:27:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: today I'm thankful

This weekend my wife took me on a surprise daytrip to Seattle on the train for
my birthday, I sat by the bed of a 29-yr-old friend dying of brain cancer,
and JEFF WHITWORTH and JOHN STAMPER sent me cards.  Not a typical weekend.

Jeff's were a classic 3x3 of Topps 68, 70, 71 and 75s.  A 70 Mike Torrez and
a highish 71 Fritz Peterson were headliners.

John sent a puffy with a 54 Bowman #4, Bob Hooper, to add to my favored 50's
set.  John also delivered Topps 68s, a slew of 71's with Rico Petrocelli,and
a 75.

Some might say cards don't matter so much in the face of life and death. Maybe,
but generosity and acts of kindness do.  Thank you, Jeff and John, andGod
bless you both for giving.  And thanks to all of you.  Live well today.

Grace and Peace and Joy,
Mike R-W

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To: ,
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:44:20 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Birthday Thanks

To Mark Talbot (how'd you guess?) ....

Two nice 52T arrived just a little late but with a bonus..... a 2009 Tiger schedule.
At least I think that's a bonus, I was trying to forget about theTigers
a little.

Thanks Mark !!!!!!!!
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:13:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob again

BOB D'ANGELO sent over another package to help out a uv endeavor.
Thanks Bob!

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Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:11:51 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: overdue thanks

Long overdue thanks to JOHN STORMAN for 2 hits to my 48 Leaf set that he
essential got me started on.

Thanks John,  Bob  Bannon
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Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:20:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: got hit yesterday

Yesterday I had the pleasure of lunching with Mr. Lynn Miller and his
son in North Las Vegas.  Lynn hit me with a star-filled package which
included 1952 Topps, 1971 Topps, 1972 Topps, 1973 Topps, 1974 Topps,
1975 Topps, 1975 Topps Mini, 1977 Topps, 1978 Topps, 1979 Topps, and
some UV that I needed.  A big thank you goes out to Lynn.

=================

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:28:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Glenn!!!

Pal Glenn Codere hit five of my sets;  three '58 Topps, one '59 Topps,
one '67 Topps, two '68 Topps including Willie McCovey, and Joe
Pepitone's '70 Topps card.  Real nice cards Glenn!  Thanks so much!

Bill Ashton

=================

To: 
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:48:53 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: thanks Linda

Linda sent some return fire my way in the form of a 71T high #, 3 from the 65T
list along with the usual (or is that unusual) assortment that makes upthe
"Fitak Pack".
Thanks for the help.

Mark Holland
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=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:17:30 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Father Pat

Thanks to Father Pat for a 1957 Carl Furillo. That set is getting hammered by OBCers!

=================

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:15:02 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Linda Fitak

Big thanks goes out to Linda for another great package.  Linda send a
1956 Topps of Chuck Stobbs, a 1957 Topps of Sammy White, a nice
assortment of oddballs, and some UV cards.  Great stuff Linda, Very
much appreciated!

=================

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:19:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Fitak-attack

A much welcomed attack as I watch my squad get pounded by a very
talented Tampa Rays team.  LINDA FITAK sends over a great package.  She
starts out by allowing me to claim a 1972 All Time Greats Lefty
Grove.   She also includes a vintage hit to my 59 Fleer set - 1953
Smash Return joins the binder.   On top of the two vintage, Linda hits
my train collection with two hits, and knocks off 4 uv cards.  She also
includes some vintage German cards.

Linda, great package.  Thank you for providing a bright spot today.

=================

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:15:42 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: Three in one day  -  cardboard heaven

Yesterday there were three precious packages of cardboard in my mailbox
and I would like to thank Joel Gyselink, our neighbor to the north, for
some great 1964 Topps and 1967 Topps.

Bill Malson attacks my shrinking 1971 Topps wantlist with a nine-
stack.  Thank you, Bill.

Mike Rumley-Wells stuffed an envelope with many 1976 Topps including a
traded and an equal number of 1977 Topps.  These sets are nearing
completion thanks to my fellow members.

gratitude to all,
Rich Niessen

=================

To: bb thanks 
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:35:02 -0400
From: jeff sinclair 
Subject: thanks

Thanks today to Bob D'Angelo for a '58 Johnny O'brien of the Pirates.
Thanks Bob!

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Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:50:07 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: an L.T. special

A nice Fitak pack in the mail, with cards from the 50's and 60's, accompanied
by the usual assortment of flowers, space photos, monuments, and travelogues.
Always a fun experience! Thanks, Linda

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To: 
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:38:55 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: thanks Brian

Brian Lindholme sends a 51 Bowman of Blix Donnelly.

Thanks Brian!

Thanks OBC!!!

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:23:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: thanks

From Tom Massimo comes a package containing a 1966 Dodger team card
and 2  1968 including Ron Santo.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

=================

Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:31:49 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thursday Thanks

Thanks go out to Tom Massimo who sends a TCP with a 68 Killebrew AS, 54 Mike Blyzka, and 56 Phillies Team. Wow!!! Great Cards Tom, Thanks a bunch

John Stamper

=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:42:44 -0700
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Birthday Thanks

Mark Talbot remembers my birthday again, this time with two hits to my relatively
short 1962 Topps list.  One was a Frank Cipriani card that looked asgood
as the ones I used to pull from the pack.  1962 was my senior year inhigh
school and the last year I purchased any new (now vintage) baseball cards.
 The other card was a tough high number Bill Rigney.

Thanks a ton Mark!
=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:00:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Okay, NOW I'm 40

Today my birthday became official with a MARK TALBOT homemade card (of which
daughter Lydia said "That's the coolest card ever! An OBC birthday card!")
and five solid hits to my 1970 Topps set.  My present included Jim "Kitty"
Kaat, Sandy Alomar Sr., AL ERA Ldrs (Bosman,Palmer), and AL Win Ldrs (6 20-game
winners in 69!).  Thank you, Mark, for remembering and commemorating!

Mike R-W

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:40:20 +0000
From: david.skoglund@att.net
Subject: I'm 40 too




Thanks go out to Mark Talbot for a nice 40th birthday card which included
three nice hits to my 1970 list.

A "Happy Fellow October Birthday"
goes out to:

Steve Hitzeman (10/3)
Geordie Calvert (10/4)
Jerry
Corker (10/4 - 50 this year)
Sal Domino (10/8)
John Storman (10/8)
Mike
Rumley-Wells (10/9)
Dave Fallen (10/15)
Rick Svetecz (10/18)
Richard
Labs (10/19)
Mike Diamanti (10/27 - 60 this year!)
Rob Gioia
(10/27)
Peter Mead (10/30)





=================

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" 
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:47:20 -0700
From: "Geordie" 
Subject: birthday appreciations

I received a very nice birthday card and note from Mark Talbot on Wednesday.
Inside were three nice hits to the '68 set, including a Cepeda/Clemente/Aaron
RBI Leaders.  The cards are wonderful, but I appreciate the time Marktook
to think of me and write a note even more.

=================

To: 
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:24:58 -0400
From: "George" 
Subject: Inbound 54

My 54 Topps set lacks only  the "big guys"
Father Pat sends a magnificant Jackie Robinson.

Many thanks Father Pat!

George "TigersGAM"

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:59:03 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Fitak spreads the wealth

Linda continues her generous distribution of her OBC dupe box.
She strikes again with a four pack including one from 59, 60 and two from 64.
Thanks so much Linda!

Have an OBC weekend!
Dan Angland

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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:45:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller

Huge thanks goes out to Lynn Miller for one of the three remaining 75
topps, (#646 checklist), a 71 topps hi number, a card for my 59 topps
set and an autographed Northrup card from the 74 topps set....great
stuff Lynn,

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:01:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: thanks to Joel Gyselnick

Joel sends along a card for my 66 topps set.

thanks Joel

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:08:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: huge thanks to John Stamper and Mark Holland

Mark finishes off a set that can't be named here...thanks Mark

John Stamper sends a half dozen cards to my 66 topps set and the Art
houtteman tiger card for my 52 set needs.

thanks to both

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:00:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Aaron

Aaron Shirley hits me with some nice vintage material.  A 1975 Topps
Dwight Evans, 9 1970 Topps, including Gil Hodges and Jim Kaat, and 4
1970 Topps football highlight the list.

Thanks, Aaron!!!

Mike Mroz

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:49:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller and Bob Corvello

Lynn sent me a 62 topps,3-63's topps,2-65's topps and 2-80's topps.
Bob sent me a 62 post,63 fleer and 5-69's topps thank you very much for
the great cards I really appreciate it. Rick

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:33:04 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Rob Gioia

Big thanks goes out to Rob for a 1955 Topps of Bill Tremel.

=================

To: "Rick" , hoot_owl1@verizon.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:17:17 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Peter & Rick add to my collection!!!

Hello All,

I received some nice stuff from the following traders:

Rick Lyons dips into the "oddball" vault and shares (3) cool items with me.  In the envelope was a `61 Topps Magic Rub-off of the Cubbies, a `65 Old London coin of Pete Ward and a `66 Topps Rub-off Red Sox pennant.  Way too COOL!!!

Peter Mead changes the focus to the gridiron with (2) `63 Topps cards for the collection.  Peter slips a card of Packers Jim Taylor and Redskins John Nisby, leaving only a 1/2 dozen left with a handful of upgrades.  The "never-ending trade" continues my old friend; Thanks so much!!!

Thanks for the neat stuff fellas - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS --------------------------- MARK

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Rick" 
My birthday was over 3 weeks ago and no card from Mark Talbot so I
could only assume I had offended him and was crossed off his birthday
list BUT today I got a birthday card and 3-59 topps. I'm glad he can't
hold a grudge and he must of forgave me thank you for the cards I
really appreciate them but I appreciate your freindship more.

Joel sent me 17-1950's topps wings cards I have been enjoying starting
some new sets lately and this will be another to add to the list. Thank
you very much I really like them. Rick

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:15:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: It's great to be a Pacific Northwesterner!

At least DAVE FALLEN sure made me feel that way!  He welcomed me to
the PNW subgroup of the OBC with a serious puffy hitting FOURTEEN SETS
of Topps ranging from 1953 to 1974!  Wow!  Included were 35 to my
1969s, a sweet 1966 Tom Tresh, a Jay Johnstone rookie (Beckett may not
think that's valuable, but I do!), and a great 53 of a guy named
Spook!  Dave also sent one of the nicest notes I've gotten since I've
joined OBC with a great anecdote about Bob Feller.

Thanks a ton, Dave!  Bob Feller was one of my late Dad's favorite
players and through my "top 5" list I'm trying to have a card of each
of those guys.

Peace and Joy, everyone.  Have a good weekend.

Mike R-W

P.S. Okay, trivia time:  among the treasures was a 1970 card #202  of
the Orioles celebrating their victory in the AL Playoffs.  I recognize
Frank Robinson, but can someone name the other 3 guys in the picture?

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:00:40 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks go out to Lynn  Miller

Lynn sends a wonderful stuffed envelope. Containing 4 Nolan Ryans...1978 (down to 11), 79, 79 LL, and one mentioned elsewhere. Also 2 1972 Award cards...Commissioners and Rookie of the Year. To top it off a 1952 Billy Cox!

Great Cards Lynn!

A huge thank you from me to you

John Stamper

=================

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:13:36 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Ray Luurs in sytle

Hello All,
Ray happens to have a 62 mantle life ad post cearel dupes and sends it my way.

Annthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:31:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks Lynn and Aaron

Thanks to LYNN MILLER and AARON SHIRLEY for a couple of hundred hits to
a uv set.  Thanks guys!

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:58:55 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] It's great to be a Pacific Northwesterner!

Looks like in might be Blair, "Eyebrow" Etchebarren, & Dave Johnson

From: mikerw7 
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 2:15:59 AM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] It's great to be a Pacific Northwesterner!

At least DAVE FALLEN sure made me feel that way!  He welcomed me to
the PNW subgroup of the OBC with a serious puffy hitting FOURTEEN SETS
of Topps ranging from 1953 to 1974!  Wow!  Included were 35 to my
1969s, a sweet 1966 Tom Tresh, a Jay Johnstone rookie (Beckett may not
think that's valuable, but I do!), and a great 53 of a guy named
Spook!  Dave also sent one of the nicest notes I've gotten since I've
joined OBC with a great anecdote about Bob Feller.

Thanks a ton, Dave!  Bob Feller was one of my late Dad's favorite
players and through my "top 5" list I'm trying to have a card of each
of those guys.

Peace and Joy, everyone.  Have a good weekend.

Mike R-W

P.S. Okay, trivia time:  among the treasures was a 1970 card #202  of
the Orioles celebrating their victory in the AL Playoffs.  I recognize
Frank Robinson, but can someone name the other 3 guys in the picture?

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Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:30:50 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Lynn



LYNN MILLER continues his recent behavioral
pattern of sending me some great cards for which I am able to provide
little to nothing in return. In other words, he continues to
demonstrate what OBC is all about! This time around, Lynn sends a 1950
Bowman football card featuring George Gulyanics of da Behrs. Lynn pads
the envelope with a bevy of later issue HOFers, including Carter,
Schmidt, Fisk and more to assist with the OBC Year Project. Thanks
BTW, how 'bout those Sox the other night? Even if the Rays rebound,
that was quite a thrill ride, eh?


=================

To: 
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:53:08 -0500
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Belated Thanks to Linda Fitak

Linda Fitak- Sends me another group of her "special" cards and included some
vintage baseball, and uv basketballers

Thanks so very much, Linda.
Ken Goetsch

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:51:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: two Friday packages

Yesterday I received two surprise packages in the mailbox.

I was welcomed big time by Peter Mead. Pete attacks my 1966 Topps, 1967
Topps, 1968 Topps, 1969 Topps, 1970 Topps Super, 1971 Topps, 1972
Topps, 1973 Topps, 1974 Topps, 1977 Topps, 1978 Topps, and a big stack
of UV.  These were all great cards and much appreciated.

The Fireman comes to my rescue.  Rob Giola welcomes me with a fat
bundle including 1962 Topps, 1963 Topps, 1964 Topps, 1965 Topps, 1966
Topps, 1967 Topps, 1969 Topps, and 1970 Topps.  I thank you, Rob, one
NYer to another.

Rich Niessen

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:21:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thnaks Lynn

Lynn Miller suprise me with another package to which I can't seem to
find any return fire - guess I'm in the same boat as most of the rest
of us...  Anyway, Lynn hits me with some great cards.  First a few for
another server.  Then, a 71 Willie Davis, 2 1970 Topps, 7 1969 Topps,
including Luis Aparicio, and a 1976Kellogg's Clay Carroll.

Thanks, Lynn!!

Mike Mroz

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:39:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Power play from Sterling Heights

Thanks today to MARK TALBOT for a 6-pack of icey-cold hockey cards - 3
from 72/73 Topps (including the Stanley Cup Champion Bruins team card),
and 3 from the 75/76 Topps set.

Thanks Mark!

=================

To: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com, "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:40:25 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: The Jazz-girl strikes!!!

Hello All,

Today was brightened by an envelope from that flapper from Northridge, Linda Fitak.  I requested a `71 Topps Al Kaline from a recent waiver wire for my TIGER collection and Linda obliged me and included additional items in what we have all come to know as a Fitak Pak.  Along for the ride were (3) Conlan Babe Ruth cards, a `68-69 Topps Hockey card of Ted Irvine, a UV Yaz card, (7) assorted German and British tea cards and a `34 Goudey Indian Gum card featuring Ah-No-Je-Nahge who was "the most proficient ball (lacrosse) player of the Sioux tribe."  As always - very cool stuff Linda, Thanks so much!!!

REGARDS ---------------------- MARK
=================

To: 
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:48:33 -0400
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Thanks to Ken P.

Thanks out to Ken Pillion for a trio of hits to the 66 set, including Gil Hodges....all
much appreciated, Ken.

Bill Malson
=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:53:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Da Fireman sends something hot

Hi gang,

Saturday thanks go to OBC fireman Rob Gioia, who sends a 1951 Bowman
card of Jim Konstanty, and a 1953 Topps card of Willard Marshall. Both
in excellent shape.

Thanks so much!

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:15:10 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: Three Fitak packs in three weeks




How am I so lucky?  Linda has been on a roll--I think she came into a secret stash of 68-69 Topps Hockey cards, and I am the lucky beneficiary.  She adds the usual assortment of interesting UV (neat 89 UD with no color on the back) and foreign language gems.


Many thanks Linda--seems I have to find a few more cards to send out......


Peter Mead


=================

Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:38:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Lynn Miller nails it

Thanks to LYNN MILLER for figuring out how much I like SAM JETHROE and
sending me what is now one of my absolute FAVORITE cards.  In fact, I
had just been looking at one on eBay.  So now I have a nice 1952 Topps
(black reverse) of Sam Jethroe.  Another card of the very first
African-American to play for the Braves... 1950 NL Rookie of the Year
at the age of 28... Nicknamed the JET... Led NL in stolen bases in 50
and 51... I wish this guy would have made it into the majors earlier
on.  Or that he had had a little better luck and would have stayed
around for more than just 3 years.

Oh, yeah.  I got a little carried away with the Jet there, and forgot
to mention that Lynn also included a 1979 OPC Willie McCovey and some
UV stuff.  Thanks so much, Lynn!

=================

Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:34:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: We have an Exhibitionist

George Vrechek sends along a ticket stub plus a pair of Exhibit cards.
Interesting thing is that he sent me a version of Woodling that is NOT
listed in my large SCD.  I still need over a 1/3 of this set and now
there are more variations!
Thanks George and I still regret we did not get to spend more time
together at the National.
Mike Rich

=================

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:50:58 -0400
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: a DCP from NY's best

I want to thank our resident firefighter Rob G for a DCP, my first '52 topps
and one from '53.  Thanks so much RobJoe
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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:05:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: The Schott heard round the house

ED SCHOTT helps brighten up a cold, sickness filled Saturday here at
home...A '67 Joe Morgan was accompanied by SEVEN hits to my Post
Pirates sets!!  Face, Friend, Law, Virdon among them!!  He also sends
a UV hit of my son's favorite Oriole!!!  Thanks Ed!!

Brian Betza

=================

To: 
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:48:54 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Two amazing incomings

Great day at the mailbox yesterday!

First, Ken Pillion sent me the 58T salesman sample that he found to enhancemy
birth-year set!  (As an aside, I saw a funny t-shirt yesterday that I wished
I had a few weeks ago ...... "50 is Dead in Dog Years".)

Then,a package I was expecting arrived from a Net54 guy who I've traded with
in the past.  I bought a bunch of T206 from him this time but the coolestpart
was the extra card that arrived with it.  Seems that Peter Mead also saw
his post and the last Southern Leaguer I needed and arranged to get it for
me.  Wow !!!!

Thanks guys !!!!!!!!!!

=================

Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:54:43 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com
Subject: Belated TWIBs

I just cleaned off my desk and found this item. Sorry, for the delay.
Belated thanks out to the following:
Mark Talbot - birthday card and a nice 53 Bowman - #109  Ken Woods
Thanks again,
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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:17:50 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, talbot1@comcast.net
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: incoming thanks

Thanks to Mark Talbot for sending me a birthday card containing a 69/70 tall boy Eddie Miles and 72T FB nose bleed Johnny Unitas!  Thanks for remembering my birthday Mark...and thanks for the cool cardboard!!

Thanks OBC!!!

Jerry Coker

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To: 
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:43:04 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks again to Peter mead

Who sends me 8 tough 1963 Topps footballers out of the blue. Thanks, Peter.

George Vrechek

=================

Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:57:32 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jeffrey Whitworth 
Subject: Thanks to Joel Gyselinck and Tom Massimo

I returned home from a small vacationin Phoenix to two packages; one from
Joel that included a '75 Garvey, '73 Joshua, and a '70 McLain. The secondfrom
Tom includedthree real nice '71s that will fit nicely in my "black
beauty" set.

Jeff Whitworth

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC Thanks)
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:50:27 +0000
From: jrhatchjr@comcast.net
Subject: from coast to coast...

Thanks to the east coast's Andy Cook for a nice hit to an old west coast set: the 1931 Zeenut series.  Andy filled a void in the binder by sending along Mr. Coleman from Portland.  Super card...thanks Andy!

Happy Collecting!
=================

Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:25:36 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Jim Hatch

Thanks to Jim for a 1928 Zeenut Rodda!

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:57:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Ol' Blue Eyes

No, not Paul Newman, may he rest in Peace.  Actually, ANDY COOK sent
me a Star Wars card with a big close-up on the back of Luke
Skywalker's baby blues.  I mention this because it was Andy's hope
that these peepers would be a comfort to me around my 40th birthday.
Oddly enough, they were!  Collecting Star Wars cards was a great joy
to me as a kid, and it brought back that feeling of trying to put the
puzzle picture on the back together.
So thanks for the comfort, and thanks, too, for the "beat up 75s" that
kept Mr. Hamill company.  Pirates, Dodger and Brewers team cards, two
of them even unmarked (how beat up can they be?), Dwight Evans, and
the 54 MVPs, Yogi and Willie!

Great birthday cardboard, Andy.  Thanks, Man.

Mike Rumley-Wells

=================

Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:45:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: Thanks

Linda Fitak sends along a great package including seveal nice vintage
cards from 1965 and 67.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

=================

To: "obc thanks" ,
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:32:39 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: MArk T hits

Hello All,
MArk TAlbot had alittle extra time to find a 7o semi high hit & a bily martin
61 post strike.

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:28:52 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: I've been Milled, Stamped and Attacked

Well rather three great traders sent me some fantastic cards... so don't dial

John Stamper sent along a dozen fantastic 65's.. what a great hit to a listthat
has been awhile since it's last one. Thank you!!!!!

Lynn Miller hit my favorite set of the 70's by sending along a high number and
a card of my favorite player of all time Goose Gossage. Thanks Lynn!!!!

Last but never ever least Linda Fitak stuffed an envelope to the brim with a
multitude of hits to my 60's sets and two hits to my birth year (1970) set.
Of course there were the always welcome assortment of tobbaco cards and others
that I like as much as the hits.
Thank you Linda!!!!!

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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:16:13 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: Computer crashes suck...

But getting a birthday card from Mark Talbot doesn't!

A wayyyy cool Campenella "Symbol of Courage" will fit in quite nicely with
the Dodger set! Thanks loads Mark.

I'll be a little more sporadic than usual, as I try to get my computer back
in order. I'm also changing mortgage companies within the next two weeks
(shhhh  they don't know I'm leaving yet). It was time to find a company that will
allow  me to get the bucks together to hit next year's National...

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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:40:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Hit a guy where it hurts

RICH NIESSEN hits 9 different sets, including ticking off one each on
my Topps 76 and 77 sets--Brooks Robinson and Reds NL Championship with
Rose, respectively.  Down to SIX EACH on those sets!  Loving the drama
of this race.  ;-)
Working backward with highlights, then, Rich also hit my 75s eight
times, eleven 71s, a highish # 1965, and a couple of well-loved 59s!
Ron Reed rookie, Jeff Torborg rookie, Earl Weaver looking younger
(71), 1970 Ted Williams Manager--pretty sure that's my first vintage
Teddy Ballgame card!--and a 1959 Danny's All-Stars with Frank Thomas.
Sweet variety pack and great to get hit in the sets that are *almost*
down for the count.  Thanks, Rich!

Mike Rumley-Wells

=================

Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:36:56 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: Thanks To Rick Ken and John

Three great traders graced my mailbox today!!!!

Joh Dahms hit the 64 Topps set with three much needed hits. Everyone of them
in fantastic shape. Thanks John!!!!

Rick Lyons completed out trade with a huge stack of 1970's cards that included
many stars (jackson blue carlton etc) and high numbers. These were fantastic
in of themselves but he came very close to hero status on my 77 set leaving
me with only one to go... card 234 the Ryan Record breaker. Fantastic
Rick and now I owe you!!!!

Ken Pillion returned fire with a big group 73's... these were all in fantastic
condition and included a great Kaline. I find these cards very hard to get
no that my list is getting a little smaller and these were a fantastic group!!!!
Thanks Ken!!!!

=================

To: "obc thanks" ,
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:02:21 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Thanks Anthony!!!

.................. for a 62P Wilhelm.  I shall retribute!!!
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:11:22 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Linda and Geno

Thanks to Linda Fitak for a super assorted pack of a 1941 Playball Taft Wright, some old animals cards, a soccer picture, several Star Wars cards (yellow series), 2 Gong Shows and 1 Bay City Rollers card!

Thanks to Geno for a 1941 Playball Weatherly!

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:05:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to RICK LYONS

RICK LYONS sent a couple hits to my 1969 Topps set, knocking that down
to 90 cards to go - is it possible that I could actually someday
finish a set from the 60's?!?  Also included were a "few" newer
cards... as in "quite" a few.  Thanks, RICK!  With the way the Year
Project is going, you know it's only a matter of time before you get
some more stuff back from me...

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:31:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: overwhelmed

by the kindness and generosity of Mark Talbot. The cards are great but
the friendship is greater. The birthday card was fanyastic and the 5
1968 cards were also great.

Thank you and take care,
Richard Labs

=================

To: Lynn Miller , typecard@aol.com, OBC Thanks 
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:57:44 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thursday is a good day!!!

Hello All,

Stuff seems to come in here as fast as I can get it out - a few more traders send items to SE Michigan.  Allow me to thank:

Andy Cook releases some "waiver wire" claims my way to help with my collection, the offering included a `66 Topps Rub-off (Jack Fisher), a `71 Topps (Yaz), a `61 Post Cereal (Pasqual) and (3) shiny Hank Greenberg cards for my TIGER collection.  Way to go Andy!!!

Lynn Miller who connects with a `69 Topps White letter card of Mike Epstein for that rarely hit variation list.  Lynn also includes a card of Mr. October - Reggie Jackson that hits another set.  Thanks a lot Lynn!!!

I knocked out a couple dozen envelopes/packages this week but still have a ton of stuff to get out so if I owe you bear with me as I am getting stuff out a quickly as I can.  I'll be busy getting ready for FOOT-fest `08 in the next couple days; I'm looking forward to meeting Glenn and his wife Maureen for the first time (as well as the FOOT brethren) on Saturday.  BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ------------------------- MARK
=================

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:21:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to the Ant Man & Mr. Bubble

Thanks this evening go out to CHEF ANT - Anthony Arbeeny sends a TCP of
1962 birth-year Post my way. Much appreciated, Ant!

More thanks to pass out go to LYNN MILLER, who continues to send
cardboard to me even though I can never return the favor. This time
Lynn sends 7 cards (5 of which will be described elsewhere) but sends
some older chaperones along with the youngsters: a 53 Bowman color and -
are you kidding me?- a 1953 Bowman Black & White - card #1 Gus Bell.
That's only my 3rd 53 Bowman B&W since I started "collecting" the set 5
years ago, so Lynn, I REALLY thank you for these two.

=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:42:40 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Birthday Thanks!!

OBC World, the venerable and generous Mr. Mark Talbot send birthday wishes along...even
though I am only 11 months from my next one. Mark sent his traditional
birthday card, a nice note and 2 baseball cards my way today.

The cards are well traveled, having gone from Michigan to Oregon, back to Michigan
and finally ending up in Washington...but you know, that's part of the
charm as Mark didn't give up!!!

59's of Whisenant and the Chisox team card get scratched from the ol' WL.

Thanks my friend, you are one of the OBC HOFers for sure!

OBC forever
=================

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:17:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you George!

GEORGE VRECHEK hits my 1973 Topps checklist with a nice looking six
pack.  These are great additions to the set.  Thanks George!

=================

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:32:37 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Hits in mail

Hello All,

Marshall West sends a suprise 3 hits tot he 73 fb set I just started.

Tom Massimo hits the 71 setwithan Indian team card and a 63 chipof the colts
team card

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:50:02 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller

Lynn sends a star packed envelope from 74 and 76 sets thank you very
much they are greatly appreciated. Rick

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:19:10 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out this week to TOM HOUSLEY for a '73 Verlon Biggs football card, and
a CD of Waite Hoyt in the Rain!

Thanks Tom.

Marshall West
=================

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:43:14 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Big Day of Thanks

John Storman sends a DCP with a 62 Alou and a 48 Leaf Pafko. Great Cards!

Ken Pillion sends his end of a trade with a stuffed box of wonderful cards. A nice looking 74 Rollie Fingers, w/ Aaron AS and 3 Rookies. 3 from 1970 Kellogg's. 72 Perez, Niekro and Munson,  some 65's and 63's. A nice stack (44) 71's w/ High #'s and a few stars...Rollie Fingers, Marichal, Kaline and Niekro. And some for another server. Great Box of cards, Thanks Ken

Tom Housley sends over a Waite Hoyt recording. Looking forward to listening to this Friday Night (no WS game) Tom also included a pair of 71 Supers with Staub and Wes Parker. Thanks Tom, Much Appreciated.

Richard Niessen sends a nice box with a 71 Nettles, some 79's with Griffey, Foster LL and a Rookie card. A nice stack of 76's, about 100 with some nice names...Stargell, Carlton, Monday and Russell, to name a few.  Nice attack on the 76 set, Thanks

Thanks OBC

John Stamper

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:10:18 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: Waite! Some more cards!
Content-Language: en

Thanks in order to Tom "the blue bastards" Housley for the Waite Hoyt CD.
I'm building my winter collection of baseball to watch/listen. I have the
Netflix all lined up as it gets colder. I'll be listening to this one very soon!

Lynn Miller keeps the cardboard coming with a hit to the Dodger set and  some
77/78 Topps in a very neatly folded 9 pocket.

Thanks loads gents...

My wantlists are woefully out of date right now. I still haven't figured  out
what to do with my web page since AOL is killing the FTP site. I don't want
to have to rewrite all my pages, just be able to upload them. Anyone have any

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Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:48:41 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you and a surprise
Content-Language: en

As you all know, it's  always nice to be surprised. Rick Lyons and I
recently worked out a trade.  On his end, he said he would send me some '75
minis and some Fleer Laughlin's.  That sounded fine to me and, when the package
arrived yesterday, the promised  cards were there.
The surprise was that the  pile of cards was covered by another card,
a 1960 Topps Don Buddin - a card I  have been looking for since I got back
into the hobby in the late '80s. Not only  does this card bring my '60 wantlist
down to a mere six cards, but, unbeknownst  to Rick, it also strikes a
sentimental chord.
Bosoxer Buddin was my first  shortstop on the first Red Sox team I
cheered for as a kid. Much maligned  for his less-than-stellar fielding, the
would-be phenom was raked over the  coals by caustic Boston Record columnist
Gillooly almost every morning  in the late '50s and early '60s. My dad used
to bring the papers home each night  and I would find out what the poor kidhad
done wrong in the last game. Funny  the things you remember from your
Big thanks to Rick Lyons -  obviously, I loved this trade.

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Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:40:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks on Friday Morning

Thanks to Lynn Miller for some nice hits to my wantlist.  Included
were the 1974 Willie McCovey Washington variation, 1977 Topps Tony
Perez and Bud Harrelson, and 4 1970 Topps - AL HR leaders, Mel
Stottlemyre, Pete Rose AS, and Reggie Jackson - seem like now is a
fitting time to receive Mr. October.  Great stuff - thanks Lynn!!!

Mike Mroz

=================

To: "thanks" ,
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:25:21 -0600
From: "todd knowles" 
Subject: Thanks

Package inbound this week from Anthony Arbeeny, who sends a collection of 62
Post, including OBC legend Don 'Ears' Mossi.

Thanks for the great cardboard Ant!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like...

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:04:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: another welcome package welcomed

Yesterday I received a "welcome to the neighborhood" package from
Anthony Arbeeny.  Anthony found me some 1971 Topps and some 1977 Topps
to reduce those lists.  Very nice - thanks to Anthony.

Rich Niessen

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:30:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks Rich

Rich Niessen send some nice hits to mye list.  He knocks two 1976
Topps off, leaving  that one at 4.  He also sends a 1971 Topps, a 1960
Fleer Ford Frick and two Hostess cards!!!

Thanks Rich!!

Mike Mroz

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:54:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: A Week of Thanks!

I've been busy watching the stock market go down and am finally
thanking these guys for your RAOK's.

Ed Schott sent five hits to my '68 Topps including the A's team card, a
SCP '75 Topps, three old Packers' cards, and a Michael Finley card for
my UW Badgers on sportscards collection.  Thanks Ed for all the neat

Joel Gyselink sent a sixpack of '75 Topps.  Thanks Joel!

Ant Arbeeny sent a SCP '75 Topps and newer cards.  Thanks Ant!

John Storman sent a '51 Bowman of the great Ted Kluszewski, a SCP '67
Topps, six '68 Topps including Clemente's AS, and three '70 Topps.  A
great assortment of great cards!  Thanks John!

Tom Massimo sent Bob Gibson's '68 World Series card and a high
number '70 Topps.  Two great cards to scratch off my list.  Thanks Tom!

Bill Ashton

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:02:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

MARK HOLLAND-Waiver wires a request for a Fleer 1946 World Series card.

TOM HOUSLEY-Sends a CD he burned of "The Best of Waite Hoyt in the Rain"
I grew up listening to Waite broadcast the Redleg games.
Whenever a game was delayed because of rain, he would regale
the fans with stories from his playing days. He was quite
the interesting gentleman to listen to. Luv those old

ANDY COOK-Waiver wires me a 1948 Bowman card of Bill McCahan.

Much appreciation guys,

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:43:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot

Mark sent me a very interesting envelope today. It was the traditional
9 card variety but emphasis on variety you guessed it 9 different sets
3 different brands 61,62 fleer fb-64,65,66,67 Philadelphia-71,72,73
topps fb.thank you very much for the cards I had to chuckle alittle bit
when I seen that.Rick

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:17:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Niessen sends me a copy of "The Catcher in the Bi"(centennial)

RICHARD NIESSEN fills one of the last holes left in my 1976 binder
with Red Sox Carlton Fisk!!!!!  Thanks Richard--great hit!!

Brian Betza

=================

To: 
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:14:37 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: Another Fitak Pack

Ms. Linda sent 2 '65T for the set plus hits to my 2 non sports sets.  She sent
2 ELVIS cards for the first hit ever (in over 2 years) to that set and 2
more from the Terminator 2 set.   And as usual she enhanced my German vocabulary
by sending the usual barrage of those German beauties.

As always, the help is much appreciated.

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
=================

To: 
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:04:50 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: thanks Ed

Ed Schott sent a 59T Don Rudolph and a barrage of Carolina Panther cards.

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
=================

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:18:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn

Hi gang,

Saturday thanks to Lynn Miller, who sends a 1952 Topps Bob Kuzava and
an unmentionable mini card as well.

Many many thanks!

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:25:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Belated thanks to Ed Schott

Thanks going out this morning to Ed Schott, who sent along a nice
variety pack, topped by a '75 Topps mini of stylish lefty Don Hood.
thanks Ed!

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:53:05 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: Give that fan a contract....




Rex Barney in his post Brooklyn Dodger days was the public address announcer for the Baltimore Orioles.  He was known for announcing "give that fan a contract" everytime a fan made a nice catch of a foul ball.  Classic line---


I would like to announce my thanks to two of OBC's best--Mark Talbot and George Vrechek.


Mark sends a few Cin. Reds from the 1977 OPC set--only Ken Griffey, George Foster and Joe Morgan.  Foster was about to connect for his 52 HR season. Mark includes a number of HOFers from a few later sets as well.


George sends along a few Vrecheck originals. I am honorer to include a few 52 Topps and 52 Bowmans that George either opened or flipped for in my collection. WOW!  The 52 Topps are of two "fightin' marines" from WWII Wayne Terwiller and Hank Bauer.  Included in the 52 Bowmans was one of my favorite baseball names--Cubbie third sacker Ranson Jackson.  Thanks George and Mark!!!


Peter Mead


=================

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:05:09 -0400
From: Jeff Delott 
Subject: Fittacked

Thanks to Linda Fitak for a 19955 Bowman high number with a '54 thrown in.

?Jeffrey Delott

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:17:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: FOOT 08 thanks

I attempted to make a day of it with Mike Mroz and the Foot guys at a
card show and then to Mike's house for the Michigan-Michigan State
game. Unfortunately fate didn't smile on me as my step-daughter had to
go to the hospital last nite (she is home and fine) and I had my two 5
year old grandsons....I tried to take them to the card show with me and
made it for about 45 minutes, but had to leave as boys will be boys.....

I did have the opportunity to meet Mike Mroz, Mike Rich and Glen
Codere, just missed Mark Talbot (sorry Mark)

want to extend thanks to

Mike Rich for a 10 beautiful hi numbers, 2 for my 70 topps, and 8 for
the 71 topps set....great stuff Mike,

Mike Mroz gave over 25 cards for my 75 topps Mini's set...nice nrmt
cards at that...thanks Mike.

Glen codere gives 4 cards for my 64 topps set...all the way from
Scotland.....they still have Jet lag Glen...thanks

thanks to all and hopefully for the next Foot get together I won't have
the younglings....

be well all

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:11:00 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks John
Content-Language: en

Thanks out to JOHN STORMAN for a 48 Leaf Ewell Blackwell to help me  along
with the set he got me started on.

Thanks John,  Bob  Bannon
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Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:47:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Lynn Miller delivers AGAIN

LYNN MILLER delivers, with gusto!  This is the FIFTEENTH package he's
sent me this year, and boy it's a doozie!  Start off with a 1979
Burger King of Roy White.  Next, add 21 hits to my 1963 set, including
two Braves.  Then toss in a 1962 Post Eddie Mathews - alright!  And
finally, add in four 1951 Bowman Braves - and these have been
"upgraded" from four corners to EIGHT corners each!  What a great
customization!  Thanks so much, Lynn.  I wish I had more to pay you
back with.  But for now, most of your pay will have to be my gratitude
and thanks and appreciation... and my excited bragging on you.

=================

To: "jd3681" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, glenncodere@yahoo.com, Originaleek@comcast.net, mfmroz@prodigy.net, obcron@yahoo.com, mikesportsfan@aol.com
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:18:56 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: FOOT Fest `08 report (ramble) and thanks

Hello All,

Very glad to report that I met another OBC'er today and fellow FOOT member Glenn Codere along with his lovely wife Maureen.  You guys know the drill, it was just like welcoming a family member - there's nothing better than getting together with an OBC group for an outing.
The card show where we all met was usual, all of us picked up items here and there with standard "bird-dogging" to help one another out.  As is usual for me I picked up a number of items from my favorite dealer Harold and some other items here and there.  I just missed John Dahms so that meeting will have to take place at a later date.
At about 3 pm we started for the gates, we had Maureen snap a few pic's with the guys and dealer Harold Olenick and I put the camera away - never again to pull it out.  At least I got a couple pic's, wish I would have taken more shots at Mike Mroz's house.  Speaking of which we made our way to Mike's to enjoy the MSU vs. U of M match up and chow down.  Mike whipped up burgers, brats and had a pot of chili and some beverages all set for the occasion and the banter and cardboard flinging commenced.  A good time was had by all.
My fellow cardboard enthusiast pushed a number of items my way; Mike Rich had slipped me a nifty 3 count page which held perfectly (4) `76 Hostess panels and he tucked in a tough Crane's disc of Nolan Ryan.  Glen Codere managed to smuggle over a `66 Topps HI number Bob Chance card which was perfect for the collection.  Mike Mroz connected with shiny items that included a Mickey Mantle, Norm Cash, Willie Horton and Tony Conigliago - COOL Mike, great host and cardboard to boot.  Earl Kilbourn slipped me a HOM'er SCP variation of "Stormin’ Norman" Cash from the `62 Post Cereal set.  As the game played out in the background (at least it was background to me) I enjoyed various conversations and digging through the various dupe boxes that were lying about.
I managed to find some Fred Talbot cards for my Talbot Collection compliments of Ron Perry.  Glen flipped me a `69 Topps decal of Clemente (Woo-Hoo) and an unusual Hank Greenberg item.  I snagged some `78 Burger King Tigers from Mike Mroz's box and he handed me an Indians sked and a nice stack of tobacco bird cards for the non-sports collection.  Somebody pitched me a `63 Kaline for my TIGER collection that I think came from a Mike Rich box and Mike passed out a set of TCMA All-time Tigers.  I split a lot of `66 TIGER team photos with Ron compliments of Glenn and I won a Dearborn Convention card of John Gorsica compliments of Mike Rich during "Pack Wars" that pretty much concluded that afternoon/evening festivities.  Well at least we thought, until EEK Kilbourn handed out a self published work - "The Official FOOT Manual", which was read and enjoyed by all as it was filled with EEK's witty rhetoric, a style of writing we all know so well.  Thank Earl for going beyond the cardb
oard with an item I will treasure.
A great day with some great friends, sounds like an OBC gathering to me.  Thanks to all especially Mike and Andrea Mroz for hosting our group and sharing with us their warm hospitality.  What a day!!!  I've attached those pic's for all to enjoy - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ------------------------- MARK

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "jd3681" 
I attempted to make a day of it with Mike Mroz and the Foot guys at a
card show and then to Mike's house for the Michigan-Michigan State
game. Unfortunately fate didn't smile on me as my step-daughter had to
go to the hospital last nite (she is home and fine) and I had my two 5
year old grandsons....I tried to take them to the card show with me and
made it for about 45 minutes, but had to leave as boys will be boys.....

I did have the opportunity to meet Mike Mroz, Mike Rich and Glen
Codere, just missed Mark Talbot (sorry Mark)

want to extend thanks to

Mike Rich for a 10 beautiful hi numbers, 2 for my 70 topps, and 8 for
the 71 topps set....great stuff Mike,

Mike Mroz gave over 25 cards for my 75 topps Mini's set...nice nrmt
cards at that...thanks Mike.

Glen codere gives 4 cards for my 64 topps set...all the way from
Scotland.....they still have Jet lag Glen...thanks

thanks to all and hopefully for the next Foot get together I won't have
the younglings....

be well all

=================

To: "jd3681" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, glenncodere@yahoo.com, Originaleek@comcast.net, mfmroz@prodigy.net, obcron@yahoo.com, mikesportsfan@aol.com
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:01:15 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] FOOT 08 thanks

Hello All,

Very glad to report that I met another OBC'er today and fellow FOOT member Glenn Codere along with his lovely wife Maureen.  You guys know the drill, it was just like welcoming a family member - there's nothing better than getting together with an OBC group for an outing.
The card show where we all met was usual, all of us picked up items here and there with standard "bird-dogging" to help one another out.  As is usual for me I picked up a number of items from my favorite dealer Harold and some other items here and there.  I just missed John Dahms so that meeting will have to take place at a later date.
At about 3 pm we started for the gates, we had Maureen snap a few pic's with the guys and dealer Harold Olenick and I put the camera away - never again to pull it out.  At least I got a couple pic's, wish I would have taken more shots at Mike Mroz's house.  Speaking of which we made our way to Mike's to enjoy the MSU vs. U of M match up and chow down.  Mike whipped up burgers, brats and had a pot of chili and some beverages all set for the occasion and the banter and cardboard flinging commenced.  A good time was had by all.
My fellow cardboard enthusiast pushed a number of items my way; Mike Rich had slipped me a nifty 3 count page which held perfectly (4) `76 Hostess panels and he tucked in a tough Crane's disc of Nolan Ryan.  Glen Codere managed to smuggle over a `66 Topps HI number Bob Chance card which was perfect for the collection.  Mike Mroz connected with shiny items that included a Mickey Mantle, Norm Cash, Willie Horton and Tony Conigliago - COOL Mike, great host and cardboard to boot.  Earl Kilbourn slipped me a HOM'er SCP variation of "Stormin’ Norman" Cash from the `62 Post Cereal set.  As the game played out in the background (at least it was background to me) I enjoyed various conversations and digging through the various dupe boxes that were lying about.
I managed to find some Fred Talbot cards for my Talbot Collection compliments of Ron Perry.  Glen flipped me a `69 Topps decal of Clemente (Woo-Hoo) and an unusual Hank Greenberg item.  I snagged some `78 Burger King Tigers from Mike Mroz's box and he handed me an Indians sked and a nice stack of tobacco bird cards for the non-sports collection.  Somebody pitched me a `63 Kaline for my TIGER collection that I think came from a Mike Rich box and Mike passed out a set of TCMA All-time Tigers.  I split a lot of `66 TIGER team photos with Ron compliments of Glenn and I won a Dearborn Convention card of John Gorsica compliments of Mike Rich during "Pack Wars" that pretty much concluded that afternoon/evening festivities.  Well at least we thought, until EEK Kilbourn handed out a self published work - "The Official FOOT Manual", which was read and enjoyed by all as it was filled with EEK's witty rhetoric, a style of writing we all know so well.  Thank Earl for going beyond the cardb
oard with an item I will treasure.
A great day with some great friends, sounds like an OBC gathering to me.  Thanks to all especially Mike and Andrea Mroz for hosting our group and sharing with us their warm hospitality.  What a day!!!  I've attached those pic's for all to enjoy - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ------------------------- MARK

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "jd3681" 
I attempted to make a day of it with Mike Mroz and the Foot guys at a
card show and then to Mike's house for the Michigan-Michigan State
game. Unfortunately fate didn't smile on me as my step-daughter had to
go to the hospital last nite (she is home and fine) and I had my two 5
year old grandsons....I tried to take them to the card show with me and
made it for about 45 minutes, but had to leave as boys will be boys.....

I did have the opportunity to meet Mike Mroz, Mike Rich and Glen
Codere, just missed Mark Talbot (sorry Mark)

want to extend thanks to

Mike Rich for a 10 beautiful hi numbers, 2 for my 70 topps, and 8 for
the 71 topps set....great stuff Mike,

Mike Mroz gave over 25 cards for my 75 topps Mini's set...nice nrmt
cards at that...thanks Mike.

Glen codere gives 4 cards for my 64 topps set...all the way from
Scotland.....they still have Jet lag Glen...thanks

thanks to all and hopefully for the next Foot get together I won't have
the younglings....

be well all

=================

To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com (OBCRamblings),OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC Thanks)
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:03:39 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: FOOT Fest 2008

As Mark Talbot already informed, we had a gathering of FOOTs at a relatively local card show. Our gathering was a result of a visit by OBC & FOOT member Glenn Codere from across the pond. Given the nature of the event and the fact that we had 6 and a half FOOTs in attendance it qualified as a FOOT Fest as defined in the Official FOOT Manual, and I quote: "a major FOOT gathering of several FOOT members to celebrate a significant event or happening which would include a FOOT Feast and card swapping." It was all of that and more. It was the first time most of us, if not all, met Glenn who was accompanied by his lovely wife Maureen. In addition to previously mentioned Mark, also in attendance was Ron Perry, Mike Rich, Mike Mroz and of course myself which collectively numbered 6. John Dahms was there as well but since Mark and I missed him and he was unable to attend the post card show invasion of Mr Oz's residence he constituted the half. Sorry I missed you JD , hope to meet up with yo
u soon.

Upon my arrival at Gibralter Trade Center, aka big a-- flea market, Mike Rich greeted me with the OBC hand shake, slipping me 3 hits to my 72 set and an scp for my 58 set. We then struck out to find more FOOTs and spotted an OBC hat several table over. Under the hat we found Glenn rifling through some boxes of cards and I was able to add one more to my OBCers I have met list. Another OBC handshake and I procured a 56T Virgil Trucks and a 61 Fleer Schoolboy Rowe from Glenn. Eventually I ran into Ron Perry, Mike Mroz and Mark Talbot. Mr. OZ handed me a 78 Tastee-freez Mark Fidrych (I still haven't found a list so I don't know if there are any other Tigers I should add to my wantlist) and Mark offered up a 54T Kuenn, a 62 Post Colovito, a 67 OPC Freehan and a Hall of Fame post card featuring Hal Newhouser. Among my findings at the show were an upgrade 59 Kaline, a Kuenn for my 58T Tigers autographed set & a few psycho hi #s. I also picked up a few UV Tigers sets for my Eat, Drink & Ch
ew binder. A couple of quick Foot prints ie group photos taken by Maureen, we formed a 6 car caravan to the Mroz Mansion for our Foot Feast. Somewhere between Mike setting out snacks and Mark & the other Mike hauling in boxes and binders for show & tell, we met Mrs. Oz, Andrea and their daughter. After we finally figured out which one was which, we entered the multi-tasking phase of watching the MSU vs U of M game, chowing down, card swapping and conversating. All too soon it seemed, it was time for Glenn and Maureen to depart and we said our good byes with hopeful promises of future get togethers. It was indeed a pleasure to meet you Glenn and your patient spouse. Following Glenn's parting instructions for us to enjoy the rest of the evening, we did just that. Somewhere along the way I managed to find untold treasures in each of the dupes boxes provided by Ron, Mike, Mike, & Mark. What I took from whose box, I know not, however I I left with any number of 72s and HOM/HOFers I didn
't have when I arrived. As things were winding down Mike Rich offered each of us a TCMA All Time Tigers set which I promptly took him up on. Mark then offered 8x10 photos of donut king Mickey Lolich which I also gratefully accepted. As a wrap up to our evening, Mark pulled out a box of Topps Mini Leaders and we all enjoyed a game of Pack Wars. We extended our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Mike & Maureen for hosting us and I headed back to Grand Blanc much richer for the experience. Thanks again to all. The only downside of the entire day were the missing FOOTs, John McLaughlin and Chuck Paris, who we were holding out some hope for. Understandably absent were outstate FOOTs George Moore from Virginia and Walter Guthrie from Colorado. Also absent was Art Wainwright who none of us have spoken to are are dubious regarding his existence. If you're out there somewhere Art, give us a shout!

"We Keep what we give away"
=================

Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:48:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Thanks!!!

Just got a major backage from John Stamper.  It inclued a hit to my 65
Embossed set, 9 hits to my 64 Topps set, and 11 to my 66 set.  He also
tossed in a set that cannot be mentioned here.  Thanks John.

Also got hits to my 64 and 71 Topps coin sets from someone outside the
OBC world.  Mike Fleming sent me 3 71s, 11 64s, and 10 more hits to my
64 Topps set.

=================

Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:57:19 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Larry Gersbach...

Gersh sent over a nice envelope containing 6 great cards. A pair of 60 Leaf, a pair of 63 Fleer w/ Santo, a 72 Pyshco and a Hi# Black Beauty, a set I am getting very close to completing. Thanks Larry

John Stamper

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:31:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for a great book of Yankee stats called "New
York Yankees An Interactive Guide To The World of Sports". Like on page
30 I learned that Babe Ruth hit 106 triples as a member of the Yankees.
thanks, Linda

Thanks to Tom Massimo for a great hit to my 56 topps set-Wally Post.
thanks, Linda

My next thanks to T.J. Valacak for a well loved 56 topps Yankee Team
card, a 62 topps Yankee pitcher Hal Reniff and some special and much
appreciated Negro League Legends post cards. T.J. sends 4 neat looking
cards from a limited edition set I hadn't seen before. thanks, Linda

=================

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:09:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: FOOT Fest thanks

At the FOOTFest yesterday I was given a spectacular item by Glenn
Codere.  A complete set of the 1935-36 Will's English Soccer mounted in
an album.  I was not even aware they made an album for those sets.  I
actually had 2 of the 50 cards already, plus 3 other Will's cards.  I
now realize there are different years and will have to be on the
lookout for them.  Glenn also gave a small stack of more recent English
Soccer cards, buyt I have not yet determined the year.  Probably in the
Mark Talbot gave me a pair of UV HOFers towards a project I have, plus
a T-218 Golfer as that set keeps inching closer.  The set is aka Mark
Talbot's dupes set, as he has built a huge portion of this set.
Mike Mroz, besides hosting the gathering, brought out his dupes box and
I was able to grab a few such as a 1978 Burger King yankee, getting me
to within 4.  A 1990 Bazooka also brings me close on that set.
Earl Kilborne gave me a short stack of miscuts, blank backs for my
wrong back, blank back and miscut collection (miscut defined as being
able to see a 2nd player on the card).  Earl also gave me a complete
set of the 1953 Topps Archives, including the extended run.
Ron Perry also had a dupe box with some miscuts that were grabbed.
Mike Rich

=================

To: 
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:26:54 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: A Saturday Surprise!

Mailman brought one envelope, with three hits from RICHARD NIESSEN.....and no
three ordinary hits here.  One 1952 Topps of Cardinal Eddie Kazak in good
shape, a 1963 Topps #450 of Bob Friend (I've never seen some of those cards
in that tough range, Rich, great hit!), and 1964 Topps of Mike Roarke.  Great
hits all, thank you Richard!

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:33:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Ken M" 
Subject: Dusting off the computer...

Hi gang,
  My apologies to my two most recent benefactors for the tardiness
of
this e-mail. A couple packages to acknowledge this month.
Somewhat
reluctantly, I did celebrate yet another birthday on9/27.
This can
only mean an envelope from Mark Talbot. Mark utilizes
a 42 cent stamp
to match the number of orbits around the sun I've
made and sends me a
very keen 1956 Harvey Kueen (or is it Kuenn?
That 1955 Bowman set has
me all screwed up.) It's been a while since
I've gotten to cross a
card off my now "invisible" vintage list.
THANKS MARK!!
  A more recent envelope arrived courtesy of Lynn
Miller, who
continues to spell 'inactive' S-E-N-D-K-E-N-C-A-R-D-S.
This time it's
a Jim Palmer from a set that was printed slightly
too recent for
further detail. THANKS AGAIN LYNN!! TAYL,

Ken

=================

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:40:10 EDT
To: CardClctor@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Dusting off the computer...
Content-Language: en

I never seen any so mad about getting cards :-)

In a message dated 10/27/2008 1:34:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
cardclctor@aol.com writes:

Hi gang,
&##10; My apologies to my two most recent  benefactors for
the tardin
#10;this e-mail. A couple  packages to acknowledge
this month.  
reluctantly#10;reluctantly, I did celebrate yet
another  birthd
#10;only mean an envelope from  Mark Talbot. Mark
utilizes a 42 c
&##10;to match the  number of orbits around the sun
I've made and send
very  keen 1956 Harvey Kueen (or is it Kuenn? That
1955 Bowman set  has
#10;me all screwed up.) It's been a while
since I've  gotten t
card off my now "invisible" vintage list.  THANKS
MARK!!
 A more recent envelope arrived courtesy  of Lynn
Miller
#10;continues to spell 'inactive'
S-E#10;c#10;continue
#10;a Jim  Palmer from a set that
was printed slightly too
recen
#10;further detail. THANKS AGAIN LYNN!!

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Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:49:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Lynn Miller is Cool (as if you didn't know)

To be specific, LYNN MILLER sends me 9 cards I love-every single one.  Topps
73 Berra mgr and RBI Ldrs with Bench; 74 Catfish and RBI Ldrs with Jackson
and Stargell-the latter a TOP FIVE hit!; 76 Winfield and ERA Ldrs with Palmer,
Hunter and Eck (trifecta!), and finally 77s of Catfish AGAIN (a greatpic),
Yount and Fisk!!

That's what I mean.  Lynn IS cool and deserves many thanks for such great cards.

Mike R-W

=================

Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:28:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: CORRECTION Re: Ol' Blue Eyes

DANG!  I thanked Andy but AARON SHIRLEY sent me these cards.  Thank you, AARON!
No irony about these cards being for my 40th birthday...

--- In OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, "mikerw7"  wrote:
> No, not Paul Newman, may he rest in Peace.  Actually, ANDY COOK sent
> me a Star Wars card with a big close-up on the back of Luke
> Skywalker's baby blues.  I mention this because it was Andy's hope
> that these peepers would be a comfort to me around my 40th birthday.
> Oddly enough, they were!  Collecting Star Wars cards was a great joy
> to me as a kid, and it brought back that feeling of trying to put the
> puzzle picture on the back together.
> So thanks for the comfort, and thanks, too, for the "beat up 75s" that
> kept Mr. Hamill company.  Pirates, Dodger and Brewers team cards, two
> of them even unmarked (how beat up can they be?), Dwight Evans, and
> the 54 MVPs, Yogi and Willie!
> Great birthday cardboard, Andy.  Thanks, Man.
> Mike Rumley-Wells

=================

Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:44:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: fellow club member A nice surprise package

I received a wonderful 9-pack in the mail yesterday from fellow club
member Ed Schott.  Ed thoughtfully reduced my wantlist with 2 1963
Topps, 5 1968 Topps, and 2 1973 Topps.  The package was very much

Rich Niessen

=================

Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:05:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: Vari(ation)ety of cards

Our resident chef(if your a New Yorker) ANTHONY ARBEENY send some cards
along my way in form of Sibby Sisti white Bio, 2 checklist one a 74
topps traded abd I think the other is 1963  need to check into that
one  and a 74 traded card of Claude Osteen.  Thanks ANT and hope you
enjoy that Mantle.

=================

To: 
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:15:27 -0700
From: "Grant" 
Subject: Set-Killer Miller

Lynn pulled another fast one, and by my count that's the third set of
mine he's put to bed. I'm not in the least surprised though. This time
around it was '77 Topps Reggie and Thurmon..sweet, thank you Lynn.

=================

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:48:22 -0400
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: Some heavy hitters from Talbot

A big thank you to Mark Talbot for some big hits.  A 1960 hit of The Duke of
Flatbush and a 1961 hit of Roger Maris MVP card.  The Maris card was trimmed,
but no fear, it has 4 sharp corners, perfect OBC condition.  Thanks again

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=================

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:15:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: pre Halloween treats

Yesterday's and today's packages together total FOUR.  Sweet.

Thanks to LINDA FITAK and LINDA FITAK again, for two packages that
arrived on the same day.  Together, the packages contained a 1957,
1961, 1963x2, 1964, 1965 with a convenient hole for Christmas tree
hanging, and a sharp 1971 high number of Braves' Pat Jarvis.  Plus
some vintage-themed new stuff... and I would say "the usual non-sport
stuff" but that would be incorrect.  This bunch included a card of a
1954 Lancia racecar, and I have been gathering some vintage car stamps
and other car stuff to give my dad when we visit in November.  He's an
old car guy, and I wanna surprise him... this card adds icing on the
cake.  Thanks a heap Linda.

AHEM - SO IF ANYONE HAS ANY CAR STUFF, ESPECIALLY STUDEBAKER-RELATED
STUFF, I'D LOVE IT AND MY DAD WOULD ABSOLUTELY CHERISH IT.  Okay,
enough of the all-caps shouting.

New guy RICH NIESSEN sent a 1952 - it's always a good day when I get a
52 - a 1961, 1964, 1965, 1967 Yankees team card, and a 1968 Braves
rookie stars.  Thanks, Rich.

JEFF WHITWORTH sent some UV waiver wire stuff.  More about that
elsewhere.  Thanks Jeff.

PS if you claimed something on my waiver wires, it should go out
tomorrow.  Sorry about the delay.

=================

Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:42:43 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: Big thanks to Mark Talbot

A very big thanks out to Mark Talbot for return fire on some Wings cards I mailed
off to him. A nice batch of 73 Topps came my way highlights including
Tom Terrific and Ty Cobb

Thanks Mark, Joel

=================

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:28:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Ed's Waivers!

Thanks to ED SCHOTT who favors me with a waiver wire 67 Topps Whitey
Ford that would fit nicely on a keychain (must be why they gave them
puncholes, right?) and also fits perfectly in my collection.  Along
for the ride were some pinstriped cards-to-be-named-elsewhere.  Ed is
great at lining up great players from one's favorite team, even when
it is decidedly not his.

Thanks, Ed!

Mike R-W

=================

To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:43:39 -0400
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

A couple of weeks worth of thanks to acknowledge:

Andy Cook sends over a waiver request of a 1966 Rub Off of Jimmie Hall.  Thanks

Lynn Miller keeps hitting my list.  This time is was a 1978 Billy Martin for
my second set along with a couple of unmentionables.  Thanks Lynn!

Aaron Shirley hits one of my sets from the OBC Year Project that can=92t bementioned
but the thanks still can be.  Thanks Aaron!

Peter Mead surprises me with 8 hits including some SP=92s to my 1963 birth year
football set.  Jim Marshall and John Henry Johnson were among them.  Thanks

Thanks guys!
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Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:13:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Bama Batch!

BAMA (aka JOHN HARRELL) sends a sweet smear of cards, Topps 67, 69, 70 & 71s.
Special notables are Cubs and Padres rookies from 71. Thanks a bunch, Bama!
 I owe ya.

Mike R-W

PS I failed to note in my Schott thanks that Ed sent a vintage Reggie Jackson
Puma magazine  ad entitled "The Home Run Is a Mistake."  I LOVED that ad!
Thanks again, Ed.

=================

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:15:56 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Bama Batch!

BAMA (aka JOHN HARRELL) sends a sweet smear of cards, Topps 67, 69, 70 & 71s.
Special notables are Cubs and Padres rookies from 71. Thanks a bunch, Bama!
 I owe ya.

Mike R-W

PS I failed to note in my Schott thanks that Ed sent a vintage Reggie Jackson
Puma magazine  ad entitled "The Home Run Is a Mistake."  I LOVED that ad!
Thanks again, Ed.

=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:49:55 -0700
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Almost forgot to say thanks

A belated thanks to Ant for two hits to my 1963 Post set - Hank Aguirre andBob

THANKS ANT!

-Dave Fallen
=================

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:04:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Richard Labs for 6 1959 topps including Haywood Sullivan.
Thanks, Linda

=================

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:53:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "distelrath66" 
Subject: Double Fitak Pack Attack!!!!!

Mrs. Linda (in Tennessee terms) SHOCKED me this week.  1st came a
package with the '53 Topps Phillies card (forgot players name... cards
are across the room, and as you guys know, I cant get out of the bed),
along with a hit to my '55 Bowman set AND a hit to my '66 Topps set.
Of course, Linda also included a cornucopia of random other cards.
Here's the kicker though...  EVERY card included a German card that we
all know and love with it!  My two favorites being of an old italian
bicycle, and the other (which is on photo paper) of an OLD tree which
way back in the day somebody braided together.  Very beautiful.  I'd
like to see how this tree looks some 50 yrs. later.

I had mentioned to Linda about acquiring some more beegee's sgt.
peppers cards, and in her style she naturally upped the list.  She
sent me some bee gee's cards, as well as some of the newer and VERY
nice Beatles cards, and then the kicker...  a prototype card of sorts
of the Beatles with a blank back with pencil writing on the back
talking about the contrast of the card.  Naturally, this went directly
to hard plastic.

All of this within 3 days of each other.  I am shell shocked.  Thank
you VERY much Linda, and some prewar return fire should hit the box

I'm sure that I can speak for all of us here by saying that we love
you.  You are a very valuable asset to the OBC community.

Thanks 120%
Ryan Distelrath

=================

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:32:01 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Thanks

Hello All,
Chuck Paris sends along a 61 post ford card.
Nice hit

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:50:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Waiver Plus!

ANDY COOK (whose name is remarkably similar to Aaron Shirley) sends a wonderful
and unexpected envelope.  There was a 58T Nellie Fox AS, a 1960 Cards coaches
(highish #) and a 71 Morgan, all great hits.  But then there was this
team bag of 1976 Wonder Bread All-Star football!  Wow! I DO collect football
cards but have yet to get them organized and posted on OBC. Andy sent 1-24,
I'm guessing the whole set, and they're in great shape, too.  My faves
are Franco Harris, Cliff Harris, and Rayfield Wright.

What a great surprise, Andy!  Thanks a TON for all of 'em!

Mike R-W

PS  Yeah, Phillies!!

=================

Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:59:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: A Nice Mid-Week Package

Yesterday John Stamper blessed my mailbox with a great stack of 19
needed cards in great shape.  Included were 5)hard-to-find 1966 Topps
and a group of 9)1969 Topps, putting a sizeable dent in my wantlist for
those 2 years.  Thanks, John - much appreciated.

Rich Niessen

=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:57:40 -0400
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Thanks to Mr. Labs....

Thursday Thanks out to Richard Labs - Been a while since I had any OBC hitson
the football sets, Richard sends along a couple of QBs for the 60 and 61
sets, including Giant Charley Conerly - who, by appearances, was approximately
63 years old.

Something about those old cards - the older guys looked REALLY old.

Thanks Richard, much appreciated.

Bill Malson
=================

Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:40:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Anthony Arbeeny

Big thanks goes out to Ant for a 1956 A's Team Card.

=================

Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:39:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Double Play

Ed Schott sent me a 9 pack of great 68s.  I'm slowly inching my way to
half the set.  Thanks Ed.

As I've told some of you before I'm lousy at keeping track of incoming
cards.  I thought I was doing good when I got 2 hits to my 66 set
including a semi hi number and an unmarked check list.  When I got the
cards I made sure of keeping the note that came with it.  But whoever
sent them has worse hand writing than I do.  So thanks to whoever sent
them to me and if you let me know who you are I will post it.

=================

Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:28:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Oversized thanks to BOB D'ANGELO

BOB D'ANGELO sends two 1954 Topps and a 1955 Topps.  It's always great
to get a slightly-oversized pre-57 card, but to get three at once, boy
I feel special today!  Thanks, Bob.

=================

Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:48:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: and speaking of D'ANGELO

BOB D'ANGELO hits me with a nice DCP of 72 Topps, including the A's Sal Bando.
 That set is making good progress.  Thanks for the help, Bob!

Mike R-W

=================

To: "rlabs1" , jazzgirl1920s@aol.com, kevinm38@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:35:06 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: More incoming stuff!!!

Hello All,
I got a few envelopes in during the past few days so allow me to thank:
Linda Fitak who ships me a 1975 Sugar Daddy card of Dennis Hull by request and (6) additional hits that have to be mentioned elsewhere as well as the usual interesting German & British tea and tobacco cards - Thanks Linda!!!
Richard Labs who connects with a hockey set with (23) hits leaving only 5 remaining.  I am restricted from mentioning what year these cards come from but I am certainly grateful!!!
Finally, Kevin Martens sends a whole group of very shiny cardboard items but I love 'em even if I can't talk about them here.  Thanks Kevin.
Nice of you fellas to think of me thanks so much!!!  BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ------------------------ MARK
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:15:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: and speaking of D'ANGELO

BOB D'ANGELO hits me with a nice DCP of 72 Topps, including the A's Sal Bando.
 That set is making good progress.  Thanks for the help, Bob!

Mike R-W

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:06:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: FOOT-FEST '08 Thanks

I know that everyone else already posted their report about last
weekend's get together, but I at least need to get in a quick thanks.

My week has been a crazy one and still is, so here goes.

Glenn tossed me some great cardboard, including some football from the
1969 set, which I found out, was Glenn's first set collected.

EEK handed me a package with with over 20 hits to a UV set I'm working
on, as well as a nice stack of cards from the fifties to teh seventies.

Mike Rich handed me 11 of the Blue 1973 Team checklists and 8 1975

Ron Perry gave me a few nice sixties and seventies cards to fill some

Mark Talbot hit almost 50 holes from the 1968 Tiopps wantlist.

In addition, I pulled a bunch of dupes from everyone's boxes during
the swap and received a nice TCMA Tiger's set and Dearborn card from
Mike Rich.

It was great to meet Glenn and John Dahms and I had a great day.  If I
missed anyone or anything, please accept my humblest apologies.

Mike Mroz

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:17:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Belated Thanks

Thanks to Marshall West, Bob Corvello, and Larry Gersbach, who all
sent cards this week.

Marshall sent 6 1968 Topps, including ERA leaders and a Larry Hisle

Larry hit me with another 6-pack of sixty-eights.

Bob sent along 3 58 Topps and a 68.

Thanks guys!!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:56:54 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Halloween Thanks to Ed Schott

Ed sends over a nice envelope containing 9 cards. A pair of 68's and 5 from 1963. Ed also included a couple of Orel Hershiser cards that my wife enjoys.

Thanks much Ed

John Stamper

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:15:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for 2 1955 topps, Dick Groat and Hal Brown.
Thanks, Linda

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To: 
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:19:20 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: another Fitak pack

Ms. Linda continues to hit the lists.  This time she sent a few hits to my recently
started terminator 2 set, and a few more for the seldom hit Elvis set.
Plus she added a 65T that is in a perfect condition to match the restof
the set )OBC perfect that is).
Thanks again,

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:05:40 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: George hits

Hello All,
Mr. Moore sends along a 6 pack of hits to the 77 set .

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 01:11:11 GMT
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: Saturday thanks...

to Bob Donaldson for a trio of 54 Topps. Great names from the Hall of Mediocrity
like Lou Limmer, Mickey Micelotta and Carl Sawatski. Thanks much, Bob!
Bob Saxton
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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:00:32 -0400
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sean McGowan 
Subject: way belated thanks

about the middle of August I disapear unitl early Nov.  I coach HS soccer
and teach HS (and night school for U mass) so my schedule gets a little
silly.  But, the night before the big show in NE, I have to clean up my desk
so I don't go spend my last $ on a card you guys have already sent.  so, to
that end, here are some late,late,late thanks.  I hope I haven't missed anyone.

Kevin Martens - something
T.J. Valacek  - a bunch of '59's and a '52 Bowman (Phillie!)
Mark Talbot   - a birthday card ! :) and 2 '54 Bowmans
Linda F.   -  a bunch of cool stuff, including a '54 Bowman
and a '52 look'n see of George Eastman.
John Stamper - a '54 bowman and 2 (count'em) '52 look'n see's
Mike Rumley-Wells  - 4 '55 Bowmans and a '54 bowman "die cut" :)

GO OBC!  see all you northerners in Wilmington (ma) tomorrow!

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Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:55:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to Lynn and George

LYNN MILLER sends a really nice Boston Braves pin and eighty-seven
hits to my 1953 Topps (Archives) reprint set.  This stack includes
Eddie Mathews, Satchell Paige, and more Braves.  Thanks for thinking
of me - this makes the 16th package Lynn has sent me this year!!!

GEORGE MOORE sends a 1979 Burger King card of Yankee Juan Beniquez.
That makes two hits to this set recently... thanks, George!

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Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:44:13 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Ed Pike Strike!

Hey, All.  Happy Halloween.  The kids were adorable tonight!

ED PIKE returned fire for a UV Hank card with some sweet and unusual
cardboard.  He sent a 1953 Topps Jim Rivera, a 1962 Topps Earl Averill
(my highest number in that set to date), and a '67.  Then he tossed in
a Gallaher, Virginia House London and Belfast film card of The Flame
Within from 1936.  Great card!  Plus a bonus Music Nostalgia card of
Ral Donner that isn't quite old enough but is cool (and who is Ral

Thanks, Ed!  Lynn Miller suggested I send that card your way and it
definitely was advice worth following, so thanks, Lynn, too!

Mike Rumley-Wells