================= Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:55:47 -0800 (PST) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Schott to the heart, and Ed's to blame..... A trio of big hits make their way to Glasgow today. Ed Schott knocks three of those tough 1963 semihi#s off my list, including the confusingly valued #449 Jose Tartabull. This card seems to stand out from most of the others in dealers price lists. I'm guessing that it was printed in even shorter numbers than the rest? Thanks, Ed!! Glasgow, Scotland ================= To: obclynn15@yahoo.com (Lynn Miller),obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:09:08 +0000 From: originaleek@comcast.net Subject: More Magnificent Miller Mail Thanks out to LYNN MILLER who refuses to keep score and simply sends out cardboard to OBCers regardless of their ability to reciprocate. One of these days Lynn, I'll find something you need. Lynn generously sends 16 hits to my HOM/HOF lists including guys like Hondo, Boog, Rosey & Klu. As always very much appreciated Lynn, thanks for your continued reminders of what OBC is really all about. "We Keep what we give away" ================= Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:49:17 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Belated Thanks Yaz (Greg Conway) sent a SCP '59 Topps in top OBC condition. His note was fun and informative! The card was Ernie Broglio who was the guy traded for Lou Brock. He must have been a terrific pitcher! Thanks Jerry Coker sent seven gray beauties, hits to my '70 Topps. Included were Fergie Jenkins, Joe Torre, and the Twins team. Great cards! Thanks Jerry! Ron Perry sent two hits to one of my favorite sets- 1958 Topps. The cards were Wisconsinite Tony Kubek and R.C. Stevens. Great cards! Thanks Ron! Bill Ashton ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:23:09 -0500 From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Jeff Thanks to Jeff Delott for a 1957 Al Cicotte, whittling this set down pretty quick with OBC's help! ================= Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:48:02 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Two great thanks to give! I second EEK's post about Mr. Miller. He just seems to keep hitting my lists relentlessly and of course, I never seem to be able to return Lynn sends a 76T Babe Ruth, 6 74T, including 3 Washington's, an RBI leader card and Nolan Ryan. He also found room for a 73T Zisk rookie, 8 71T with Pinson, Koosman, Tenace and Marichal, along with 3 72T - one of them being a certain Mr. Mays. Wow! Not to be outdone, Jeff Whitworth hits the list with a 59 Podres, a 71 Schoendist, 15 78T FB, 2 79T FB, a dozen hoops cards with some guy named Dantley. Oh and also a Mickey..........Stanley - my Homer of course!!!! Great Stuff Jeff!! Thanks guys! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:06:27 -0600 (CST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Subject: Post vacation thanks

Just got back from a week long vacation to Costa Rica--and a few OBCers were kind enough to send me "welcome home" packages.

JSG sends one of those elusive 61 high numbers. This set makes steady but relatively slow progress. thanks Dr.

Linda sends a short stack of oddballs along with a 64 coin of Luis Aparacio off the waiver wire. Many thanks Linda.

And Ron Perry catches up prior to his Chicago trip by sending a stack of 64 topps coins. I will have some phone chipping the paper and glue off the back of these.

thanks OBC

Peter Mead

================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:10:13 -0500 From: Joe Isaac Subject: A SCP whopper As I was eating dinner, I was tempted not to open an envelope postmarked from the office of Andy Cook as my wife says no opening of mail during dinner. Dessert is different. Finishing up the last of the pecan pie from Thursday, I ripped open the envelope and inside was a '61 Clemente. Holy s&%?! Is this for real, is this a mistake, no it is an RAOK. Wow, I was floored and still am. Andy, thank you so much for your generosity, much appreciated. Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008 ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:33:28 -0500 From: Wite3@aol.com Subject: Super Thanks Super thanks out to Andy Cook for a super phillie card. Andy sends along one a 1969 Super Phillie Cookie Rojas...they look like a cross between the '71 Supers (fronts) and deckle edge (backs)...my first 1969 Super!! Thanks so much Andy... ================= Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:41:26 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: thanks Big thank you to Don Rice for a huge package of vintage including a 1966 Jim Hunter. a Stargell and 19 other 66's and 31963 cards including Ellie Howard. Thank you for the great package. Richard Labs ================= To: "rlabs1" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:54:14 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Cook makes it official Hello all, In a recent post to this medium I commented on a very cool T-332 Helmar Baseball stamp that was sent to me be Andy Cook. I decided to add the set to my list because I liked it so much and Andy made it official today by sending me another one. Yes, with two from the set my friend Mike Rich will tell you that I am collecting the set now thanks to the addition of #67 Harry Gaspar. Thanks Andy - only 178 to go (or maybe I should collect them w/gum and w/o ---- NOT). BE WELL!!!! REGARDS ------------------ MARK ================= To: Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:09:22 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: Monday Thanks Goes out to Andy Cook for a 63 Fleer Orlando Cepeda and 61 NL Strike Out John Stamper sends a 52 Topps Al Evans Thanks Guys! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:15:24 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: biggies@aol.com Subject: Thanks Andy Thanks out to ANDY COOK who sends along a T206 Evers card. The toughest Thanks so very much Andy, Bob Bannon **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) ================= Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 22:03:33 EST To: obclynn15@yahoo.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Subject: Colavito Debbie and I returned from Cleveland this evening after a week with our three children and 10 grandchildren. Brock (5) and Mikaela (7) made the 1000 mile car trip with us there and back while their parents flew!!! I just put the Colavito away to complete my 1963 Rub-off set. I really appreciate your going out of your way to purchase this "set-killer" for me. Thanks again, ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 22:07:57 -0500 From: "ant" Subject: Don does the dew Hello All, Don Rice sends 4 killer 56 hits and one was robin roberts. Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:55:42 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Yaz Subject: Income! Ant responded to a hit on his list with one on my own. A '56 Topps Ron Jackson. Thank you Mr. Arbeeny! Don Rice also responded to a couple of hits from me on his list but I think he forgets that I am still hopelessly behind on my swapping with him because he nails my lists with 13 solid shots. I've got a 'Mr. Unibrow', Wally Moon from the '57 Topps set along with 5 more '57's, a pair of '56 Topps Giant pitchers, Liddle and Lockman, four from the '55 Topps set including Zernial and 'Grand Slam Man' Dale Long, (who is also in the '57's) and a '55 Bowman of Johnny Podres. What a nice day at the mailbox. Thanks guys! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:06:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: December thanks to Don Rice I started the day out at 4:30 this morning, shoveling some of that glorious Chicago snow. I ended it here on the couch, opening up an envelope from Don Rice. Inside was a six pack of beauties. A 53 topps Early Wynn, a 1970 fleer card covering the 51 series, a hit to my 59 fleer set with the 46 all-star game card, 2 hits to my 69 stamp set with Davey Johnson and Lee Maye, and a hit to the 1960 football set. Great hits Don. Thank you! ================= Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:15:53 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Yaz Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Income! I am replying to my own message because I confused my baseball knowledge and embarrassed myself. I referred to Dale Long as 'Grand Slam Man' in error. He is best known for belting 8 HRs in 8 days. I confused myself because local boy Don Mattingly tied that record also along with the Grand Slam record he broke. It hit me just as I hit the 'send' button. I can't think of a witty name for someone who hits 8 in 8 days, though I seem to remember some story about some guy that killed seven flies at once, got a nickname about it and became known for killing seven hombres at once. Oh boy can I ramble sometimes. Greg (yaz) Yaz wrote: > Ant responded to a hit on his list with one on my own. A '56 Topps Ron > Jackson. Thank you Mr. Arbeeny! > Don Rice also responded to a couple of hits from me on his list but I > think he forgets that I am still hopelessly behind on my swapping with > him because he nails my lists with 13 solid shots. I've got a 'Mr. > Unibrow', Wally Moon from the '57 Topps set along with 5 more '57's, a > pair of '56 Topps Giant pitchers, Liddle and Lockman, four from the '55 > Topps set including Zernial and 'Grand Slam Man' Dale Long, (who is also > in the '57's) and a '55 Bowman of Johnny Podres. What a nice day at the > mailbox. Thanks guys! > Greg (yaz) ================= To: "OBC-Thanks" Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:57:02 -0800 From: "Dave Fallen" Subject: Cook the hero! I see from numerous postings that Andy Cook has had quite the holiday spirit lately. In my case he attained hero status by furnishing the last card for my 1969 Topps set -- #533 Nolan Ryan! Thanks Andy! -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:38:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "richard_niessen" Subject: welcomed again Yesterday I received a great "welcome" package from Andy Cook. Andy sent me (2) 1960 Leaf cards, Don Newcome and Ken Hunt. Thanks, Andy - much appreciated. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:32:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "uthminsta1" Subject: vacation thanks Just returned last night from a week's vacation, and my oh my was there a lot in the mailbox! OBC floors me again, with so many men being so very generous... ANDY COOK sent me a nice 1961 Topps Robin Roberts! Did you know he was the only pitcher to surrender over 500 home runs? I love that trivia. Thanks, ANDY! RICHARD LABS sent me five more nice 1961 Topps cards, including Milwaukee Brave Lee Maye. Thanks, RICHARD! LYNN MILLER sent a 1971 Dave Concepcion plus five more from the 500's, two 1974 Washington variations, a 1976 team card, a 1979 Burger King Pete Rose and two 1980 Burger King Phillies - Rose and Schmidt! Wow, thanks LYNN! BOB REED sent me some 1980 (and newer) Pacific 'Cramer Legends' cards including some of my favorites: Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig, Johnny Mize, 3 finger Brown, Joe DiMaggio... and plenty more... thanks, BOB! DON RICE sent nine 1962s, a 1963, sixteen 1964, and five 1965 Embossed, including Eddie Mathews. The 1964s included three leader cards with names like Koufax, Spahn, Clemente, Aaron, Killebrew... absolutely astounding! This one scores for both quality and quantity! Thanks, DON! T.J. VALACAK sent some stuff too new to detail here; at least some of them looked like 1958 Topps. Cool, T.J.... thanks! And eBay delivers a few 1973 high numbers, which I believe have already been claimed... but I will make another waiver wire soon if there's anything left. ================= Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:18:49 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Brian! Brian Betza sent a six pack of terrific cards! The 1970 Topps included the All Star cards of Carl Yastrzemski and Reggie Jackson, and two playoff cards. Also there were two '75 Topps, Victory Leadrs and Manny Sanguillen. Great cards one and all! Thanks Brian! Bill Ashton ================= To: Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:31:19 -0500 From: obcjohn@knology.net Subject: A tip of the OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to: Andy Cook - who creates a recipe for cardboard delight with a DCP of a 61 Topps Billy Williams and a 60 nose bleeder Bill Monbouquette. An HOFer anda nose bleed in one package. another cullinary delight. Thanks Andy. Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 22:50:34 -0800 (PST) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Tuesday Thanks Thanks goes out to: Brian Betza fora pair of 75's Bench and Stargell (2 of my Favorites), a pair of 77's and 4 hits to my 61 set. Thanks Brian. Ed Schott sends over a pair of waiver wire claims: 71 Catfish and Rollie Fingers, a pair of 60's and a few UV Hershiser for the wife and a Yankee for my daughter Raleigh. Great stuff Ed. Thanks OBC John Stamper ================= Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:45:49 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: Also Cooked A few weeks ago I was contactd by a non-OBCer about a C46 card I had on my have list. I only had 7 of 90 in the set, so it is a low priority set for me. He had swapped with Andy Cook, who gave me the thumbs up to swap with him. I sent him the C46 he needs (he is now down to 1 for his team set quest from that year), and told him to surprise me with payback. Unbeknownst to me, he arranged with Andy to send me 2 C 46s! So now I have 8. Of course, Andy could not let these travel alone. After all they are minors (leaguers). Andy sent a 1960 Bell Brand Podres (I also got 2 other hits to this set last month, so now I have 30% of the set), a 1968? Kahn's (I have great difficulty determining the year from the mid - late 60s on these), 2 1963 Pepsi Cola Colt 45s. As Mark Talbot correctly points out, this means I am now collecting these as I only had a type card previously. 3 of 15, means 20% of the set is now done. Lastly, Andy included a small stack of 1966-67 Topps Hockey, which look similar to the 1955 Bowman BB TV look. Great start to the month. Mike Rich ================= Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 08:15:37 -0800 (PST) To: obc thanks From: Matthew Subject: Batters up! ANDY COOK continues a parade through the OBC wantlists by sending a triumvirate of excellent hits to my 1934 Batter Up set. Among them is this truly unusual pose... http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3572106/aview/1227560512909_img458.jpg Thanks Andy! ================= Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:34:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "richard_niessen" Subject: A Tuesday double Yesterday, two packages were in my mailbox. Mr. Lynn Miller puts together a fabulous puffy which included (12) 1973 Topps, (22) 1974 Topps,(12) 1975 Topps, (5) 1976 Topps, (10) 1977 Topps, (1) 1979 Topps, and (6) UV to be acknowledged in a different location. Thank you very much Lynn for the much-needed additions. DON RICE sent a puffy also that consisted of (13) 1961 Topps, (8) 1962 Topps, and (1) 1963 Topps to further reduce my wantlists. Very nice cards, Don, thank you for your generosity. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:13:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: thanks to Don Rice and Greg Conway The mail does take longer to get all the way over here to the west coast for days I see postings for Don and Yaz's handy work well today I received packages from them both. Don sends a 51 topps red back ,4-54 topps and 5-55 topps. Yaz thinking along the same lines sends a 54 topps also. Thank you very much for the great cards those fifty's cards still amazes me every time I get some they always seemed untouchable growing up.Rick ================= Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:23:46 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "welfar03" Subject: WOW Don Rice sends an envelope stuffed to the gills. Included were 6 65 Topps Embossed, 17 hits to my 59 set, and 12 66s including an RBI Leader with F Robby and Mays on it. Thanks big time Don. ================= Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:14:58 -0800 (PST) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: I'll 2nd that WOW!!! Don Rice sends a nice stuffed envelope. 11 62's, 5 63's, 2 67's w/ Sutton, 68 Sutton, 68 game, 69 Deckle for my 9 set project. Also for a new set a 69Stamp Album Orioles Team. That's a nice addition, yet wait, there's more! 3 71's, 72 Bench IA, 74 Jackson, 76 Rose, Seaver, Aaron, 77 Rose, Perry, Schmidt, B Robinson and a 79 Molitor. Unbelievable stuff Don, Thank you very much John Stamper ================= Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:15:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jd3681" Subject: thanks to Ed Schott and John Stamper Ed sends a surpirse flat full of goodies for my sets including a couple for my 64 topps, 59 and 57 topps. Ed goes on to send another old Lions card that I get to investigate..... John Stamper completes his end of our trade by sending cards for my 61, 64, 66 and 69 sets as well as a 1968-D quarter for my pocket change thanks to both and have a great day ================= To: bb thanks Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 14:47:04 -0500 From: jeff sinclair Subject: scp Thanks to Yaz for a Johnny Callison horizontal. After seeing his proficiency for driving in runs in the minors it makes me wonder who the White Sox received in the trade to the Phils? "Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?" You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032869/direct/01/ ================= Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:05:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jmoleta30341" Subject: Overdue thanks My apologies and thanks are due to the following two gents, who sent cards in November: GREG CONWAY delivered an SCP from 1959! MARK TALBOT forced me to update lists from 33G, 55B & 72T FB! Among the travelers to GA were Boudreau, Jurgenson & a Charlie Joiner RC! Thanks guys! OBC - You gotta love it! ================= Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:36:05 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: biggies@aol.com Subject: Thanks Mac Thanks out to MAC WUBBEN for 3 T206 hits. Thanks Mac, BB **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ================= To: dan@iamdanaustin.com, KevinM38@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:28:03 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: A pair of winners in my book!!! Hello All, It's time to chronicle the good deeds of this pair of OBC members as more cardboard has arrived in SE Michigan brings quite the smile to my face. So allow me to herald: Long time trader Dan Austin who chimes in after a very long absence from activity with a splendid grouping of vintage cardboard. Dan and I have been sending stuff back and forth for nearly a decade and I'm always pleasantly surprised when a package from Fredericksburg arrives. Dan surprises me with; (4) `52 Topps cards with black backs of "Puddin Head" Jones, Freddy Marsh, Bobby Wellman and Billy Loes, (2) `62 Bell Brand Dodgers (Podres & Sherry), a 62 Post Canadian (Fernandez), a `63 Post (Berra), (3) `67 Laughlin B&W World Series (1907, 1908 & 1920), and (4) `68 Atlantic Oil card (Cash, Gibson, Maris & F.Roby). What a great group of cards Dan - Thanks, I'll be swatting that ball "back into your court" real soon old friend. Kevin Martens also sent some stuff that featured Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson and Lou Boudreau that can't technically be mentioned here. Thanks for the stuff Kevin!!! We just shipped my daughter off to MSU in East Lansing where she will be with her HS Thespian troupe for the Annual State Festival. She has prepared a couple of pieces for adjudication so she is gone and it is QUIET around here. Kind of strange with her gone though, she will be coming home Sunday at about Noon. I guess Donna and I will simply make the best of our "freedom" for a few days. Well got to go - BE WELL!!!! REGARDS ----------------------- MARK ================= Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:34:28 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Schott and killed! Ed Schott delivers a package with a 67 Marichal with 8 razor-sharp corners, a 70 Topps, 6 68's and 4 69's, including Harmon Killebrew. Ed also includes a UV Tiger. Mike Rumley-Wells dishes up a beautiful Nicarauguan handmade card with a really nice note inside. Oh, yeah, also inside are the last two cards needed for the 77 Topps set, again earning him hero status in the Mroz Museum of Card (a term coined by our own Mr. Talbot), Thanks Ed and Thanks Mike. And thanks to all the other OBCer's who helped with that set! I'm gonna go file some cards!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:08:35 -0800 (PST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, mfmroz@prodigy.net From: Jerry Coker Subject: incoming thanks Great (3) pack of 61T nosebleeds in today from Mike Mroz! Thank you Mike!! Thanks OBC!!! ================= To: "obc thanks" , Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:33:54 -0500 From: "ant" Subject: Thanks Hello All, Dan Austin our leader sends along a 56 white back ted kluszewski! Anthony Arbeeny ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:36:58 -0500 From: "ant" Subject: Linda hits Hello All, Linda F. sends her trademark non sport cards and of course has added more 63 strikes,.58 chip,52 topps and a garrisons gorillas & charlie angel card. Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:45:34 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jmoleta30341" Subject: Thanks Lynn! LYNN MILLER broadcast a beam of sunshine into an otherwise gloomy, rainy Thursday with the stuffed envelope he sent to Sugar Hill. 8 61F including Pete Alexander, a 62 Postie and a great 75T mini of Hammerin' Hank! The holiday season of giving is in full effect!!! Thanks Lynn! OBC - You gotta love it! ================= Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:58:13 -0800 (PST) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Thanks to Mike and Mike Mike Rumley-Wells sends a 74 Jackson card that was in a wonderful hand-madecard from a woman in Nicaragua. Very special Mike, Thank you. Mike Mroz sends a few for my variation 1974 Team checklists: 4 with ** and a pair with * also included a 1961 and a 72. Thanks Mike...Return fire on the John Stamper ================= Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Lynn and the Stars! Yeah, you might guess he dances with them (and for all I know...) but what I can tell you for certain is that he SENDS them. So, once again, thanks to LYNN MILLER for knocking big names off my lists and delighting me with the heroes of my youth! This time included a 77 Ryan, 76 Palmer, 76 Ruth ATG, 77 Sutton & Tony Perez, Big Red Machine playoff dominance (why didn't that team win more in a row?), Dale Murphy Rookie, a seriously great sheet of cards with the result that my 77 list is down to FIVE and my 76 is down to THREE! This may be the moment to offer the eternal glory of being on my page with asterisks next to your name. Lynn, thanks a ton. Little by little may be the way of it, but from where I sit it's gone amazingly fast and you've been a driving force. Blessings on Lynn and all, PS If he IS dancing, somebody please get it on video and send me a copy! ================= Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 03:21:16 -0800 (PST) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Two-foot thanks No that's not a measure of my gratitude...... Thanks out this morning to a pair of fine FOOT fellows: Mark Talbot goes one step beyond his always welcome annual birthday card, and sends a Xmas card winging its way to Scotland. Of course, being a Talbotcard, its accompanied by those little pieces of cardboard that we all knowand love so much. In thiscase, 3 of the last 7 1971 Football that I need, and a 1972 Broadway Joe. Nice!! Not to be outdone, Mike Mroz also hits the dwindling '71 Football list with3 solid smacks, including ANOTHERNamath(7 version this time). Fortunately, of the 6 '71FB cards sent by Mike and Mark, only one (Joe Kapp) doubled up. Only Sayers and Bradshaw to go!! Thanks for those terrific hits, guys!! Glasgow, Scotland ps Just for good measure (making my day even better), the postman also brought 3 ebay wins - 71/72T Bobby Orr & Gordie Howe, and my bargain 1960 #350 Mantle. ================= Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:22:26 -0500 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks Lynn LYNN MILLER continues to do what Lyn Miller does best... sending cards as RAOKs with little hope of seeing his near impossible WL being hit. This time Lynn sends two semi-glossy HOFers (Brett and Ripken) as well as two 1972 Topps, including one of my favorites, El Tiante. Thank, Lynn! Paying it forward, man,,, paying it forward. DR ================= To: Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:51:45 -0500 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: thanks Jeff It's amazing, I posted a Donruss HOF Heroes set last week and Jeff Whitworth used 5 from that list to protect 2 hits to the 68T set. You guys don't miss a trick. Thanks for the help Jeff. Mark Holland Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/ ================= Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:45:29 GMT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bob Saxton" Subject: scp thanks Thanks to Yaz for a nice high number hit to my '60 Topps wantlist. Keep a smile on, Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRIvmODORJ9kdH3T45e0y8jcpAtbr8B3pLGFOny3qjtGMN/ ================= Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:24:45 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jimbo777777" Subject: Hilltown Hits Belated thanks going out this morning to: Richard Niessen, for five nice upgrades to my 1976 Topps set. Thanks Mark Talbot, for two nice hits to my '54 Bowman set. Thanks Mark! ================= To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:47:12 -0800 From: "Geordie" Subject: extremely late appreciations So I'm cleaning out the top drawer of my nightstand, and I come across a puffy that Linda sent me way back in April '07. A quick check of my sent mail from last year reveals that I had not passed on thanks for the contents, for which I deeply apologize to Linda. It's not like I get OBC packages very often, so I can't believe this one slipped through. The contents revealed a '66 Maris that I had claimed from one of her waiverwires, plus two hits to the '70 list and a hit to the '68 list. It goes without saying that there was the usual assortment of other oddball & cool items - a skater from the '36 Olympics, a German cigarette card of an estate, a triple-fold UV card of Carl "Oisk"ine, and an autograph of Milton Bradley when he was a Bum. Linda, thanks very much for the great cards. Sorry it took so long to recognize your generosity. ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 19:48:15 -0500 From: Joe Isaac Subject: I got Yazed and Fitaked in the same day A few cards made it there way to NE Ohio along with some cold weather. From IN, Yaz adds two more to my '53T collection. From CA, the classic Fitak pack contained a beautifully trimmed 52T, another 53T beauty straight from the bike spokes, a '64 hi with some red trim (wait a minute, that's blood that cut my fingers from the razor sharp edges - I'll fix this with a few folds here and there!!!) then the cornucopia of miscellaneous stuff that defines the Fitak pack. Thanks very much Yaz and Linda.Joe Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_anywhere_122008 ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:41:02 -0500 From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Mark & Bob Thanks to Bob Bannon for two T206s - Schaefer and Stovall! Thanks to Mark Talbot for four 1954 Bowmans, including several variations! ================= Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:50:41 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: Talbot thanks! MARK TALBOT sends 2 '76 Wonderbread Cowboys, a Fleer Super Bowl card featuring SB X-- and then adds a '72 Topps FB of the leader of the Steelers that year, Terry Bradshaw!!! Thanks Mark!! Brian Betza ================= Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:10:43 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ddejong@everestkc.net Subject: Thanks to Greg Conway! Yaz sends a trio of 55's this week ... great stuff and much appreciated! ================= Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 09:42:25 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com Subject: Thanks again to Linda I came home from the doctor yesterday after hearing a diagnosis of shingles (ouch) to be cheered by a Fitak Pack from Linda. Included was a '71 Richie (don't call me "Dick") Allen, chopping that want list down to six cards, a '63 Fleer Jim Davenport, and a whole host of additional goodies, most of which I have no clue about what they are. I know that many of you have had that same experience with Linda many times. It's always a mystery package, but it's also always fun. I've known Linda for a good number of years now and I have learned something about her. It is not a cliche with Linda; she sincerely loves to give more than receive. I've never met her in person, but I always have this image conjured up of a lady who is obviously tickled pink when she puts a package in the mailbox. I still want to find something to send her; but the point here is that the old Friar thinks that, among many great and generous members in this group, we have this one who so clearly is a symbol of the season. Thanks again, Linda. Much appreciated. Bob Corvello 42 Winston Drive Washington Depot, Ct. 06794 860 868-2939 Friar4@aol.com RobertCorvello@yahoo.com _http://friar4.i8.com/_ (http://friar4.i8.com/) Member: OBC, VCT, DT **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ================= Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:47:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick Johnson" Subject: Thanks to Greg Conway This is a belated thanks to Greg Conway who was kind enough to send a 1951 Topps Dick Kokos my direction. That is a collection which I have not made very good headway in so I appreciate the card. Thanks Rick Johnson ================= Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:34:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: Chico and friends Bill Malson sends Chico Salmon and some of his friends from the 1967 Thank you, Richard Labs ================= Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 12:35:12 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: DaPatriot1@aol.com Subject: sat thanks Hello all Thanks go out to linda fitak and Andy Cook Linda sends hits to my 54 topps, 61 post, 61 topps 62 and 63 topps and an array of oddball stuff, Thanks linda Andy sends along a hit to my 60 topps and 2 hits to my 60 leaf.... thanks andy thank you all Rob "The FIREMAN" **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ================= Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:54:49 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Forget return fire, how about a pre-emptive strike! I let Glenn know that I was sending a couple of 71 Topps football and he responds by sending 3 67 Topps and 3 1970 nosebleeds before he even received the goods! Great stuff Glenn. I love chipping away at those Mike Mroz ================= Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:28:55 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Chris Stufflestreet" Subject: Belated thanks It seems that any emails I send to the Thanks servers are being bounced; I can only post by accessing the Yahoo! Groups page...anybody know who I need to get to fix this? Anyhow...I have several packages that have arrived over the past couple months. MARK HOLLAND sends most of a slightly out-of-OBC-approved era Fleer FB set to aid my Steelers collection. LINDA FITAK sends two of her packages that (in her typical style) defy all attempts to describe in a few words. On the baseball side, she chips away at my mid-60s Topps needs and some more "just outside of OBC"-legal non-Topps sets. BOB D'ANGELO sends a few hits to my 1950s lists. YAZ sends three 1960 Topps including Yankee Bob Turley and HOF-worthy Vada Pinson. LYNN MILLER sends a 6-pack...5 from '69 and a Rod Carew that halves my needs for a certain post-80 Topps set. Not to be outdone, ANDY COOK sends along the first card listed on my '71 Topps wantlist...Steve Garvey's RC! Since I had a few emails bounce (and writing this list by my not-as-reliable-as-it-once-was memory), I hope I didn't miss anybody who sent me something...or get the thanks wrong. Take care, ================= Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 14:52:23 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards It was a cold, wind-blown, snowy trek out to the mail box, but I was well rewarded when amongst all the bills and other junk mail I spotted a puffy. Not only a puffy but a puffy from Lynn Miller, and it was stuffed. Lynn sent 119-1971 Topps including Hank Aaron among the group; 11-1972 Topps with Nolan Ryan among this group; and another eight 1973 Topps cards with some very familiar names included in this group. I'm going to have to find a bigger box for those '71's unless I can come up with an album and enough nine pocket pages to put them away right. I've been reading all the thanks being sent out to Lynn lately and I can't help wonder how he does it, but the fact is that he does and therefor I will join in with my meager but heart felt THANKS! John McLaughlin **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:23:02 -0500 From: "ant" Subject: Gord E. hits Hello All, He sent 4 hits to the 73 youll die laughing to ice the set, 67 opc knockingthe set to with-in 1, 1970 obc chip,4 each 56 davey crockett , knocking the 79 star trek set by 1/3 to leave 4 standing and lastly 22 hits to the 76 star trek set cutting that i 1/2 Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:37:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Thanks to Brock Hattox Brock like a Lynn Miller and others have lists the the average man can't hit but he has branched out in the topps insert world which is one of my first loves so from time to time I get a few extras and send them his way. Brock was one of the first to trade with me before I was a member. I contacted him about a trade and he sent me a bunch of cards before I ever sent him anything he didn't know me from Adam. I thought that was pretty special at the time. Well to get back to the present he sent me a email a couple of days ago saying he wanted to get ahead so he was sending me a bunch of stuff and today I got a puffy. It had 9-56 topps,54 red man,2-62 topps stamps with Mays,1-57 topps,61 Spahn baseball scoops,5-62 post,3-61 post,5-75 hostess 9-77 hostess with two complete panels. thank you very much and you are ahead. Rick ================= Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:23:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jd3681" Subject: christmas thanks to Mark Talbot Mark Talbot sends a very nice Christmas card along with 5 cards for my 61 topps set. thanks a lot for thinking of me Mark ================= Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 20:22:07 -0800 (PST) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Huge Thanks to Bill Ashton Bill sends me a 1951 Bowman Ted Kluszewski. Great card Bill...Nice to come home to after a long day at work...Made my day! Thanks Bill ================= Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 09:32:43 EST To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: biggies@aol.com Subject: thanks thanks out to MARK TALBOT for a very nice holiday greeting as well as 5 hits to my new 1965 Topps list. Thanks and best to you and yours this holiday Mark, Bob Bannon **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ================= Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 09:38:12 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com From: biggies@aol.com Subject: thanks Dan Thanks out to DAN AUSTIN for 3 hits to my 52 Topps list. Thanks Dan, Bob Bannon **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ================= Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:44:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: FOOT Show report. I met up with Mike Rich and Mark Talbot at the Redford show this morning. I heard that EEK was going to be there, but didn't see hide nor hair of him. As I walked thru the door, I immediately saw Mark and we did a quick exchange of cardboard. Me was nearby and we spoke for a few before Mark had to leave to see his daughter. Mark suprised me we a very nice holiday card with some nice plastic coated cardboard inside - not UV, but Kellogg's. He provided 21 cards across 3 sets, with many starts and brought the 1980 set down to 4 cards left. Thanks Mark. Soon, my turned me onto Mark's favorite dealer, Harold, who had some vintage off-grade hockey. I scored a 72-73 Orr All-Star that killed the set! He also pointed out another dealer who had 1970 Supers of Clemente and McDowell, which I decided to pick up and, along with the Rose I already had, forces me to now list that set, according the Collecting Rules of Rich! I found a few other decent hits which was nice, given my meager budget for the day. I walked to my car with 3 cents in my pocket, a nice stack of cards and a smile on my face!! Miek Mroz ================= Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:00:17 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "MIKE DIAMANTI" Subject: Way to go, Conway! Content-Disposition: inline Well Gals & Guys: Greg Conway sent me a couple of sweet-lookin' '54 topps cards. Greg, much appreciated! Diowemontee --- Meatless in Coupeville PS Have had repeated deer hunters over the past few weeks searching our land for Bambi -- no venison so far...I may have to invite Ex-constable Grant to come from Blood Island with either his bat or his blunderbuss.... ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:38:10 -0500 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Arrivals... Thanks out to Dan Austin for sending along a 5 pack of 60's opcs. Thanks Dan! Bob Donaldson sends quite a package along. First of all he kicks off my t206 red portraits subset with a Jimmy Collins and a pile of other t206 commons including a few of the newly coveted red backgrounds. Bob also destroysthe 61 fleer list with over 20 hits including Lou Gehrig! Not quite done,with a diamond star hit and a few OPC hits too. Thanks Bob! Thanks guys! Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_anywhere_122008 ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:01:29 -0500 From: Wite3@aol.com Subject: Birthday thanks As usual Mark Talbot hits me with a great birthday package that includes to HOFers. A 1971 Scratchoff of Seaver and a '71 Coin of Rose. Both sets are birthyear sets as well!! Thanks so much Mark!! ================= To: "Mike Mroz" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, mikesportsfan@aol.com Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:14:48 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] FOOT Show report. Hello All, Yes, it was time for another Redford show and I arrived about 8:45 and started digging in at Mike Sandles 5 cent blow out table. Mike Rich greeted me about an hour later already claiming bragging rights to some great show deals (I knew I should have cruised the show before sitting down at Sandles table). Any way, Mike slips me a small group of stuff including a `63 Post of Frank Thomas, a `63 Salada coin of Jim Davenport, a `73 Blue bastard Red Sox Checklist and a set killing `74 OPC Team Checklist of the Stankees. Mike then bird-dogged some `69-70 Topps Basketball stars including Alcindor which I picked up (only need the Frazier now to kill that set) and a set of `83 Starliner sticker that I picked up for a very nice price. My haul from Mike Sandles was highlighted by both sets of `77 Topps Cloth All Star Team cards and 100's of dupes for the dupe box. I also picked up @275 `52 - `59 Baseball dupes from my favorite dealer Harold Olenick. Mike Mroz arrived at about 10:45 and we were able to chat a bit and exchange cardboard, Mike handed me a stack of (22) `82-83 Hockey cards to bring that set closer to completion. I had to leave by 11 am to pick up my daughter so my card show appearance today was brief but it was a success. Great to see Mike & Mike and share a few cardboard stories. BE WELL!!! REGARDS --------------------------- MARK -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Mike Mroz" I met up with Mike Rich and Mark Talbot at the Redford show this morning. I heard that EEK was going to be there, but didn't see hide nor hair of him. As I walked thru the door, I immediately saw Mark and we did a quick exchange of cardboard. Me was nearby and we spoke for a few before Mark had to leave to see his daughter. Mark suprised me we a very nice holiday card with some nice plastic coated cardboard inside - not UV, but Kellogg's. He provided 21 cards across 3 sets, with many starts and brought the 1980 set down to 4 cards left. Thanks Mark. Soon, my turned me onto Mark's favorite dealer, Harold, who had some vintage off-grade hockey. I scored a 72-73 Orr All-Star that killed the set! He also pointed out another dealer who had 1970 Supers of Clemente and McDowell, which I decided to pick up and, along with the Rose I already had, forces me to now list that set, according the Collecting Rules of Rich! I found a few other decent hits which was nice, given my meager budget for the day. I walked to my car with 3 cents in my pocket, a nice stack of cards and a smile on my face!! Miek Mroz ================= Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:03:17 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "larrygersh" Subject: OBC Thanx OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to: LYNN MILLER-Sends in a 1977 OPC of Jim Palmer & four upgrades to 78T & 79T including Nolan Ryan & Rod Carew. BOB BANNON-Chips in a dozen 15 pocket pages for the collection. Much appreciation guys, ================= Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 15:38:22 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: monday thanks fantasy football aficionado (riding a 9 game winning streak into the playoffs after an 0-5 start) MARK TALBOT sends me a script back variation to the 49 bowman set. tnx mark. i may see you for the title in 2 weeks! Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) ================= Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:49:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "distelrath66" Subject: Many many thanks to Linda & Tim!! These are for two packages that they sent me. All apologies for the lateness in posting the "Thank You" for the first package. So... here we go! Starting with baseball: Linda & Tim sent me my FIRST '52 Topps card via a waiver wire, a '54 Bowman (such a beautiful set!), 2 '55 Bowmans to my set that keeps getting larger & larger... I've got a feeling that this set will be complete by the end of '09, 3 hits to my '60 Topps set, 2 hits to my '63 set, a '64 hit to my 2nd favorite Team the Tigers of Hank Aguirre, and 2 hits to my '65 set. Now on to the German goodies we all KNOW & LOVE Two large cards that've been cut out of a book. The first has a man killing a bear with a spear, and according to babelfish it says "Since in new Germany the lambasted bear at the line of the gypsy is abolished, we see bears only in zoos. Into the Karpathen however one meets it this very day, but its hunt requires less courage than money. In former times, when one hunted in Germany with the Spears, it was dangerous, because master Petz does not only have giant forces, but is also extremely speedy and gewant" The second one has a card on each side. The first side has a picture of two men and a woman in a carriage being greeted by a man in a window. Trusty 'ol babelfish says this about the card: " CHAISE AT THE IMPACT TREE. In 18. Century was in place of the S=C3=A4nfte the similarly built carrying armchair (" after the French; haven chaise" allgermein " Chaise" gennant) in the larger cities than means of transport in use, until it was replaced by the wage cart. The Chaisentr=C3=A4ger was a special occupation. In Dresden e.g. there was even a guild of the Chaisentr=C3=A4ger." The third has a picture of people leisurely talking and wandering outside of a city. Trusty babelfish says this about the picture: " HYDRAULIC ARCHITECTURES. The Kunste Rococo arranged the palace garden with Pavillions, trees, hedges, figures and hydraulic architectures after uniform tarpaulin. As shrubs and hedges were cut artificial, then also the jets of the jumping wells were included into the devoured form play of the whole one. This very day we stand for delighted before these inimitably finely devised plants." The next German card has pictures of two men and a native American. Translated: " Karl May: " Halbblut" " Good day, Ik Senandal" That Halbbut with name Ik Senanda is " the son; Black Mustang". With him in the federation it acts. The chieftain entrusts the precious booty of that night raid to its care. Lonely it sits at a wind break and belieb=C3=A4ugelt the B=C3=A4rent=C3=B6ter. the Henrystutzen and the silver can. There more treter already the legal gentlemen of the precious weapons from the Dickicht out. Frightening immobilizes the Mestizen. He knows now, what struck the clock." ... this one doesn't make too much sense to me. The other cards include a beautiful street scene of M=C3=BCnster, a card depicting General Kleber - who worked in Napoleon's army, one with a picture of a boat being loaded (translation: " GERMANY CONSTRUCTS! Modern shelters. The time-consuming and dirty. Work of sheltering by means of coal baskets is replaced by a co-operating grip arm - and cup transportation work. This shelters requires only Maschinenbedlenung"), one with a b&w picture of an old barnyard literally sitting on a lake. The title of this card is " Tire and walking Fig. 22/abbott Spreewald and Oberlausitz. To the Kannom=C3=BChle.". Last but not least is a card that is VERY thick, and I am having trouble figuring out exactly what it is due to the "Old German" text. It's a very neat card with a drawing of a castle on the And last but certainlt not least, Linda & Tim sent me more cards for my coveted militaria collection which are to be prominently framed & displayed amongst the rest of my military collection. Thank you both! You never cease to amaze me. Hopefully my next two packages will at least partially repay you! To everybody else, I apologize for the long and drawn out history lesson included in this post. 1/4 of the fun in the infamous Fitak attacks is actually translating the cards to find out exactly what you got. I apologize if I bored you to tears. -Ryan "THE cripple" Distelrath ================= Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:49:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rayluurs" Subject: You Betza, Mr. Oz hit the spot BRIAN BETZA and MIKE MROZ continue the OBC assault on my new football sets. Brian send a 62 Post of Milt Plum (I am in full assault on that set being now only 197 away from completion and a 71 Duane Thomas, a complete outstanding RB who had his head screwed on backward and a little tight. He continue ones with 5 63 which I beginning to think is going to be my favorite Topps football set. Mike goes a different route and adds 21-73 to the that set including Merlin Olson, My favorite Viking of the time Mike Eischeid, He was the punter and if he was in the game it meant the Vikings were stinking up the place (Go Bears--although they usually stunk worse). Also wish to thank OBC Santa from Northridge, California (even my wife knew this favorite Santa) for the package sitting under my tree--- To Tormented me for 17 more days Thanks for all the great cards ================= Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:23:18 GMT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bob Saxton" Subject: Monday thanks Thanks to Mike Mroz for hits to my 61 & 62 Topps lists. Much appreciated! Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRIcov5kqhSqIMFLz79hGBWmkigrdut3qTmnqh8nRpiqbD/ ================= To: Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:36:45 -0500 From: "Bill Malson" Subject: Monday thanks to Mr. Mroz Monday thanks out to Mike Mroz (or is it Mroy......), for 2 more hits on the 72 set, including Lou Brock. Folks, if you want to increase your mail rate, just add a 70s set and the mail will flow.... Thanks, Mike! Bill Malson ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:30:36 -0500 From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Bob and Mike Thanks to Bob Bannon for a really nice 1949 Bowman Scarborough! Thanks to Mike Mroz for two hits to my 1978 Topps football set and five hits to my son's Washington Nationals collection! ================= Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:33:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Plenty of great incomings today! My first thanks to Ryan Distelrath for a non sport cards from the 1930's I have been searching for years for-1930's German Dance set card of Martha Graham. Every time I take a class on dance the teacher mentions her as the preeminent American modern dancer. I found out there was actually a card of her in a German dance set but I just couldn't find it. Ryan did find it and thanks a lot. Ryan also sends a t206 of New York Giants Tenney and an SCG graded Diamond Stars card of Van Mungo. Thanks, Linda My next thanks to Tom Massimo for a SCP 63 topps Rookie stars #169 which includes Tigers rookie Dick Eagan. Thanks, Linda My next thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for 2 neatly trimmed 52 topps Yankees Joe Collins and Willard Marshall plus a 55 Bowman Mel Clark and 2 61 topps, Jack Sanford and Bob Schmidt. Thanks, Linda ================= Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:34:57 -0600 (CST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Subject: a pair of thanks

Thanks go out to OBC rookie Rich Niessen for pulling a lonely singleton out of his collection and sending a 62 Jello Bob Friend my way. A replacement is in route as of today. Many thanks Rich.

Who would have though that Moose and the sharks Dan Ackroyd look-alike Mark Talbot led a dual life. Not only is he is a dead ringer for one of the blues brothers--but he is also an OBC HOFer. Mark sends holiday greetings along with a couple of early 50s Bowman. We were thinking along similar lines my old friend--mailed something to you today.

Peter Mead

================= Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:24:58 -0500 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks Times Two Two thanks go out tonight. ANT ARBEENY sends five hits to four different sets, highlighted by a 1956 Topps Bob Lemon, 1975-76 Topps HK Guy Lafleur, and a vintage Davy Crockett. MIKE MROZ chips in with five hits, highlighted by a nice looking 1962 Post Football of Redskin Jim Kerr. Thanks guys!

--
Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
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Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:00:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Mroz sends some Psycho Tigers!!!!

MIKE MROZ fills up the last 2 slots in my '72 Topps Tiger set with Ed
Brinkman and Al Kaline!!!  Great cards Mike!!!

Brian Betza

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Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:08:18 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Rick Lyons had the postman deliver a pair today. A 1960 Hi# Ed Rakow and
a very young looking Billy Hunter on a '57 Topps card. Thanks Rick!

Greg (yaz)

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Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:37:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: Thanks

to Mark Talbot for a really nice Chisrmas card and the Phillies cards
and transfer inside. 5 phillies that I needed. Fantastic.

Thank you very much and have a great holiday season,

Richard Labs

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Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:24:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thnaks to Santa, Mr. Oz, and Mr. Bubble

Thanks today go out to LYNN MILLER for upgrading my 1971 Topps Billy
Grabarkewitz "white dot" version, along with some younger guys that are
mentioned elsewhere.

Thanks also go out to MIKE MROZ for a flat with a 67 Philly FB hit
(Mike Lucci), 4 early 70's hoops cards, and a pretty 1970 Kellogg's 3D
of Willie Horton.

Finally, there was a puffy from John Stamper with a delivery
confirmation stamp on it; I thought that was a little unusual until I
opened the puffy & discovered that John is my OBC Santa. Now I have to
wait until 12:00:01 a.m. on December 25 to find what's in there. The
anticipation is killing me already. Is it a 52 Mantle? Probably not,
but I can dream, right?? No matter what's wrapped in there, it will be
greatly appreciated.

Lynn, Mike, & Santa John - THANKS!

Tom Housley

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Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 07:25:21 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: mikesportsfan@aol.com
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] FOOT Show report.

As Maike and Mark have already reported there was the local Redford show this
past Sunday.  For a short show (9 am - 2 pm) that occurs about every 6 weeks,
I always seem to find some nice buys.  I walked in and soon found a few buys
including replanishing the dupe box with some HOFers such as 61 Topps FB
Unitas, 56 Topps Aaron & Banks, 57 Mathews, 66 Rose, 71 Frank Robinson and 1 Mark
Talbot has already claimed 60 Koufax.  When I went and showed Mark my buy, he
hands me an envelope with a very important T-218 Jack Johnson.  I shortly saw
Mike Mroz who hands over a pair of miscut 1970 Topps BB.  A dealer, Bart, who
Mark & Mike both hit for their hit (Mark for 69-70 Topps Basketball and Mike
for 1970 Topps GB Game cards, etc.), gave me a present of a 1967 Philadelphia
wrong back.
I found a few hits for my collection including this eclectic mix:
T205 Stanage that was in such bad shape it might have been overpriced at the $3 I
paid for it!  A 1954 Quaker Sports Oddities (my 4th of 27), 1957 Swift Meat
(3rd of 20), 1975 Twinkies, including Ryan & Yount, 1978 Detroit Free Press
Tigers set (I had never got the set before for some strange reason), 4 1949-66
Exhbits and started 2 more sets (I thought the lists were looking a bit sparse,
like a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree), a late 70s issue of Olympic Greats
(missing #21 & 22), and a 1977 World of Sports Our Heroes picking up 32 of 48 in
the set.  Also got a bunch of publications that I keep swearing I will stop
doing and never seem to stop.
Great seeing everyone before the holidays.
Mike Rich

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Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 07:45:40 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Dan and Mark

Two great surprise packages today.
Thanks to Dan Austin for a 1972 Topps Seaver, a 1969 Killebrew, and a 1961
Campy MVP card.  All terrific HOF'ers.
Thanks to Mark Talbot for his Christmas card and a Don Money coin from 1971.
Take care,

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To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:54 -0500
From: Jeff Delott 
Subject: 1960 Nose Bleeder

Yesterday's mail brought an envelope from Mark Talbot containing a 1960 Topps Camilo Pascual AS.? Thanks much.

?Jeffrey Delott

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:37:58 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: OBC Santa says:

DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS! Actually a far greater authority offered the same directive. That would be my wife who said the post lady pointed out the big red letters on the flat upon delivery. Christmas - that's 16 more days! That means 384 hours which translates to 23,040 minutes!! That's a long time for someone who can resist everything but temptation. Fortunately I agree with Bill Cosby's philosophy that a wife is "the one you must obey!"

So have no fear Santa Yaz, I will not pull to open until 12:01 am on the 25th.

"We Keep what we give away"
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Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 10:47:18 -0500
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: I hear the sound of sleigh bells

as OBC SANTA from the great  Northwest delivers a DO NOT OPEN UNTIL XMAS package.
Like EEK, my better half informed me of the package labeling and watched
carefully as I put it away until the appropriate moment.  Now I've got
to get in gear and find a box that will fit my to-be-sent Santa package.

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:35:45 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Pass the Maple Sugar

Thanks to Peter Mead who clobbered my 1962 Post Canadian set with 82 hits! He knocked me down to needing only 46 more to complete the set. Peter included a number of tougher players plus HOFers like Mantle, Koufax and Drysdale! The Post sets are some of my favorites and this group makes my whole day. Thanks Peter!

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Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:36:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: OBC Santa correction

Color me embarrassed! For some reason (I blame dementia), I mistakenly
named John Stamper as my OBC Santa - which no doubt confused both John
and my real OBC Santa, Bill Ashton. My apologies to both of these fine

My corrected thanks should read as follows: thanks to my OBC Santa BILL
ASHTON for a puffy with a tantalizing prize inside. Bill, rest assured
this will be the first thing I open at the stroke of midnight as
Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day.

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

Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:13:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Mroz to Fitak to Ashton

I'm having a couple of those "Somebody want to trade jobs?" days.  We're having
an absurdist duel with a guy from County Health over our septic system.
Today, I'm trying to help a couple whose marriage is severely on the rocks,
and it turns out I'm close to the third party in the triangle, if you follow

Consequently, yesterday was a great day to come home to three packages, from
MIKE MROZ, LINDA FITAK AND BILL ASHTON.  Among it's many uses, OBC sheds a
ray of light on (*expletive deleted*) dark days.

Mroz strikes back in style, with fifteen 1970 Grays, including Mets rookiesand
Powell, Alou and Koosman AS's.  He chipped in two 72s, plus a 74 Washington
variation #173 (my 2nd=97does this mean I'm collecting them?) and a 76
Ruth ATG, the last two via Lynn Miller.  Thanks, Mike!  Thanks, Lynn!

Linda comes through on a waiver offer for a 55 Bowman and adds to it a 55 Topps,
a 59, 62 (Ruth special), 63 (Colavito)and 64 Topps, and then some great
German and English tobacco cards of horses and goats and fish and a Spanish
card of a Native American warrior and a movie card(?) of a guy pummeling
another guy!  Unique, and much appreciated, Linda!

Finally, Bill Ashton sends a low number 1972 Topps, the lowest I still needed:
#49!  The "Say, Hey" Kid!  He said he'd gotten a great deal on it and thought
I might like it.  Say, Hey, Bill=97You were RIGHT!  Thanks so much!

Three shots of sunlight on a sleety day.
Bless you, Bill, Linda, and Mike.  Nice timing, gang!  Thank Heavens for OBC.

Mike R-W

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

Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:06:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Mroz to Fitak to Ashton

I'm having a couple of those "Somebody want to trade jobs?" days.  We're having
an absurdist duel with a guy from County Health over our septic system.
Today, I'm trying to help a couple whose marriage is severely on the rocks,
and it turns out I'm close to the third party in the triangle, if you follow

Consequently, yesterday was a great day to come home to three packages, from
MIKE MROZ, LINDA FITAK AND BILL ASHTON.  Among it's many uses, OBC sheds a
ray of light on (*expletive deleted*) dark days.

Mroz strikes back in style, with fifteen 1970 Grays, including Mets rookiesand
Powell, Alou and Koosman AS's.  He chipped in two 72s, plus a 74 Washington
variation #173 (my 2nd=97does this mean I'm collecting them?) and a 76
Ruth ATG, the last two via Lynn Miller.  Thanks, Mike!  Thanks, Lynn!

Linda comes through on a waiver offer for a 55 Bowman and adds to it a 55 Topps,
a 59, 62 (Ruth special), 63 (Colavito)and 64 Topps, and then some great
German and English tobacco cards of horses and goats and fish and a Spanish
card of a Native American warrior and a movie card(?) of a guy pummeling
another guy!  Unique, and much appreciated, Linda!

Finally, Bill Ashton sends a low number 1972 Topps, the lowest I still needed:
#49!  The "Say, Hey" Kid!  He said he'd gotten a great deal on it and thought
I might like it.  Say, Hey, Bill=97You were RIGHT!  Thanks so much!

Three shots of sunlight on a sleety day.
Bless you, Bill, Linda, and Mike.  Nice timing, gang!  Thank Heavens for OBC.

Mike R-W

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

Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:15:59 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: Mid-Week in Baseball Cards

I couldn't wait for the weekend for my thank-you's so you all (or is that
ya'll?) get an early edition this week.  From Mark Talbot comes a nice  greeting
card with Season's Greetings, and of course, the other kind of cards  inside.
Four 1973 Topps.  Thanks Mark, your card is prominently  displayed in my
office, and best wishes to you and your family, I hope you have  a wonderful

Those best wishes also go out to Greg Conway.  Yaz sent along a much  loved
1959 card of Mike Fornieles and two from 1971 with Ken Singleton and Ed
Spiezio.  Thanks Yaz, and yes, I do still need all three.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:56:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

My first thanks to Mark Talbot for a nice Christmas card and 9 1962 topps including
a N.L.
home run leaders card, 9 72 topps J.R. Richard rookie cards and a 9 pocket page
of UV
Yankees. Thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Randy Griffin for a nice Christmas card ,54 topps Dusty Rhodes,
56 topps
Bob Lennon, 58 topps Yankee card called "Run Preventers" with McDougland,Turley
Richardson, and a 59 topps card of Joe Koppe plus 4UV cards. Thanks, Linda

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:11:45 -0500
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Wednesday thanks to Mr. Labs

Wednesday thanks out to Richard Labs, for the trio for the favorite 56 set.Love
the cartoons and little facts on the backs....never knew that Dale Long
started out as a left-handed catcher. Kind of interesting that the tone of
the cartoon sort of assumes that the reader will know that a lefty catcher
is kind of strange. I doubt that most kids now would have a clue....

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

Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:49:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks Mark!

MARK TALBOT sends over a Holiday Greetings card with a few pieces of
cardboard tucked inside.  Mark hits my 74-75 hockey set with a few of
the trophy cards.  The Masterton Memorial Trophy to Henri Richard, the
Lady Byng trophy to Johnny Bucyk,  the Art Ross trophy to Phil
Esposito, and a Stanley Cup champions card of the Flyers.  Mark, thank
you for your generosity during the holidays.  Much appreciated!

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

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:12:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: I have been Fitaked and I like it..

Hi all,

I got a package from Linda Fitak today, and could not wait to tear into
the package as you never know what neat surprises wait inside.

I was not let down in the least as inside was stamps , German stamps,
wiildlife cards, flower cards, indians and cowboys..neat stuff.

and a 1951 Bowman Yankee, Billy Johnson card, a Mets postcard, 3 Babe
Ruth collection cards, 2 Tom Terrific Seaver cards and 2 Nobody beats
the Wiz.

Linda, You amaze me all all these neat goodies.
Thanks for the cards

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:16:27 -0600 (CST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: The incredible return

An envelope and a puffy were crammed into my mailbox today--one was sort of expected the other a surprise. Both are greatly appreciated-
Mike Rich shares a few treasures that I presume he picked up in Toronto--after all the cards are bi-lingual.  A 76 OPC Rose and three more HOFers from the 77OPC set--Lou Brock, Lefty Carlton and Johnny Bench. Wow--nice surprise
I think Andy Cook simply reached into his dup box and took out an incredible assortment of cards--three T206s including HOFer Fred Clarke, a pair of T218s--a really neat set--a pedestrian and a cyclist,  a short stack of 1939 PlayBalls, a short stack of 1948 Bowmans and a 62 Jello of Koufax. Not to be left out--Andy also included an Old Mill silk of an early actress.  A large thank you Mr. Cook.
Thank you OBC
Peter Mead

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

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:47:57 -0500
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: loads of thanks

4, count'm 4 obc packages today!  Well, Mike Rich cheats a bit by sending two
himself, but I am not going to complain...

Mike Rich...package number 1...a nice looking diamond star!  Thanks Mike.

Mike Rich...#2...a whole mess of OPC stars (wow!) and a few hits to a very short
coins list.  Thanks a ton Mike!

Bob Donaldson again attains hero status by knocking off the last 64 Giant Ineeded
in the form of Frank Robinson.  That set took forever, but happily beat
the 8 year deadline.  Thanks Bob!

Mark Talbot sends a holiday greeting and a small pile of opc...including favorite
Mack Jones.  Thanks Mark!

Earlier in the week...Tom Housley hammers the 70T football list with many big
names and hits the 69 Topps football list too (which may be the only hitthis
year?) with Sonny J.  Thanks Tom.

Finally, Fitaked again.  Linda sends one of the last 9 I needed for the 71T(second)
set, hits the football list, and sends yet another great assortment
led by personal favorites Lajoie and Southworth.  Thanks Linda!

Thanks everyone for all the hits!

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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:46:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Nice envelopw from John

I made a claim off the waiver wire of a 72 T Roman Gabriel from John
Dahms and he wasn't content to let Roman ride alone.  He also included
a Billy Kilmer and John Hadl, along with handful others.  Three solid
QB's from the 60's make a great evening!

Thanks John!!!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:08:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Something old something "New"man

Thanks to JEFF NEWMAN for a '68 Rookie Stars with Lou Piniella.
Thanks Jeff!!

Brian Betza

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:24:43 -0500
From: "Ed Schott" 
Subject: 65-9Q

thanks Big Mac W
for a few hits to the 65 quest

2 of which were 9ths

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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:38:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Betza

An envelope from Brian Betza arrived today containing 6 hits to my '67
topps set- now 60% complete- and 1 for my '69 topps set! Thanks for the

Jeff Newman

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:01:58 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Robert hits high

Hello All,

Robert Donaldson sends along 3 hits to the 61 fleer with nosebleeders

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:16:25 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: To Andy

For a glorious vintage hit to the Hank Collection.  He had sent me an email that he had a 68 or 69 Kahn's.  I replied that I already had those and wasn't interested in the variations, just one of each year is OK with me.  Well despite my protest he sent it anyway.  Thankfully he didn't listen to me.  Turns out it, at least to me, that it's a 67 Kahn's because it says Henry instead of Hank on the card.  My Beckett is pretty specific on this so I'm assuming I now have one.  So Andy, thanks so much for not listening to me and providing some much needed Holiday cheer.  Now Geno's package awaits me on Christmas Day.  Ho, Ho, Ho     Lynn

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

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:23:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: Yesterday package

Yesterday I received a nice package from Peter Mead, the result of a
pre-arranged trade in which Pete promised to include some surprises. In
addition to the 1962 Jello he agreed to send, he sent (2)1962 Post
Canadian that triples my collection, one hit to my 1972 Topps set and
one hit to my 1977 Topps set.  Nice trade - thanks Pete.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:26:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks Santa

I received a puffy with the familiar "Do not open until..." jargon,
which Mrs. Oz promptly snatched from my hands to stash away until the
proper moment 14 days from now.  Until then, I will must be satisfied
with visions of Milt Plum's in my head....

Thanks, Santa!  I'll make sure to provide details in a couple of weeks!

Mike Mroz

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:18:12 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: huge Thursday Thanks

The mailbox was jammed today. Thanks extended to:

Bob Bannon for a T206 Sweeney for my collection of fronts matching T213!

Greg Yaz Conway for a really nice 1954 Bowman of Robert Boyd!

Bob Donaldson for three high number hits to 1961-62 Fleer!

Mike Rich for 2 packages full of 6 1962 Salada Coins, Angel Mosca CFL star, 1962 Canadian Post Felipe Alou, 2 1963 Post, 1962 Jello Cepeda and 4 T206s!

Ed Schott for five 1967 Philly FB hits and 4 Washington Nationals for my son!

Thanks everyone,

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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:29:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bob Donaldson for 3 1961 topps including Ted Kluszewski.
Thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Ed Schott for a tipton bike spokes loved 55 Johnny
Podres and 62 topps Eli Gerba plus 6 1963 topps including Giants Chuck
Hiller. Thanks, Linda

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

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:38:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: Thanks to Yaz

Thursday's thanks goes to Yaz who sent 3 '66 Topps cards!
Great stuff

Jeff Newman

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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:06:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks

Thanks to John Stamper for an envelope containing 7 1969 Topps with
some classic 1960's names - Ellis, Millan, McDowell, Shannon,
Perranoski, etc.  Also, there was a 1979 Kellogg's  Darrell Porter and
a 70 Fleer and 71 Fleer World Series.

Thanks John!!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:50:18 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, john@holidayandhobbies.com,
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: incoming thanks today

A great day for some incoming cardboard to snowy Vermont!

Thanks to:

John Stamper - for a 66T & (3) 70T's.  Thanks John!

Greg Conway (Yaz) - for a SCP 54T Jackie Jensen.  Thanks Yaz!

Lynn Miller - for (2) 63T's, (2) 64T's, (3) 65T's, a 70T, & 73T hi #. Thanks Lynn!

Thanks OBC!!

Jerry Coker

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

To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:01:07 -0500
From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." 
Subject: Thanks to Yaz and elatted thanks to Mark Talbot!

A belated thanks to Mark Talbot who celebrates my birthday with two Topps 58
football cards: Tom Wilso and Jack McClairen!

Thursday's thanks goes to Yaz who sent a SCP 57 Topps Bob Miller!

Great stuff guys!

Thanks again and thanks OBC

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

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:30:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Triple thanks..

Big day at the mailbox today--- which was a nice 43rd birthday surprise!!

LYNN MILLER sends another Taveras card, a '76 LL card with Tom Seaver
(leaving only 2 cards to go!) and knocks off 7 from 1969 including a
WS card, Boog Powell and Jerry Grote!!  Thanks Lynn!!

GREG CONWAY found "a hit" for me--- how about a '52 Johnny Lipon!!!
Fantastic card Yaz!!!

JOHN STAMPER kills me with a Harmon Killebrew 1969 and a '62 Post
hit!!  Thanks for another great envelope John--- even my wife
recognized your name on the return address!!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:43:01 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Santo Claus

OBCers --

Mark Talbot hits me with a 1974 stamp of future HOFer, and current HOMer, Ron Santo!  Along for the ride was another UV Santo and a pair of Hassan animal cards of a porcupine and a tiger for my daughter - very cool indeed.  It's fun to watch my kids get the bug - my son loves Horror of War and other old military cards, and my daughter likes the Hassan animal cards.  Maybe they'll like T202s or T205s some day...

Thanks, Mark!

Take Care,

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Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:49:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: A few surprises

In checking my Thanks posts it appears I neglected to thank Don Rice
for a grouping of Coke caps a couple of weeks ago.  Sorry for the delay
in thanking you Don.
Peter Mead nails me with a great SCP of one of the toughest of the
shortprint 1962 Post Canadian BB of Haywood.  3 dozen to go, virtually
all shortprints.
Bob Donaldson sends a TCP, including 1971 Bazooka Merritt & McCovey,
getting me down to 10 to go, plus a type card of a 1967 Topps Sticker
of the Red Sox.  Another type card, amazing.
Mike Rich

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

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:24:08 -0500
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Thanks to Bob

Bob Bannon hits the newly listed t206 red portaits subset with two great hits.
 Thanks Bob!

Slip in a thanks to ebay...found some truly rare deals yesterday...two 38G's,
two 33G's and a 78 ryan to boot for less than $13 total (including shipping).
 Looks like more deals are out there to be had these days.

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Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:42:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: Merry Christmas to me

Best day at the post ofice in a long time.  Chef Ant sends 3 1967 and
a fantastic, great Tom "Terrific" Seaver card - 1969.  Robert
Donaldson sends along a 1966 Conigliaro and a great Braves team card.

Thank you, Richard Labs

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

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:36:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: Huge Thanks to Ken Pillion!

Ken Pillion sent out 43 hits to my 1967 Topps set, including a hit to
my Top 5 as well ('67 Topps Whitey Ford)! Thank you big time, Ken!

Jeff Newman

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

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:56:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Friday Thanks

Jeff Newman hits me with 7 68's including HOF'ers Schoendienst and
Niekro.  Thanks Jeff.

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

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:45:20 -0500
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: December topics

Hey Guys,

Sorry I am late with this - been preoccupied with work since this time is abusy
season for our industry.  Anyway, this is the first call for any motions.

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Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:47:25 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, wierzbickim@ameritech.net,
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: incoming thanks

Some more incoming thanks to give today.

Ken Pillion - for a great TCP, including 60T Power Plus (Colavito and Francona) and NY Yankee Coaches (Crosetti, Dickey, Houk, & Lopat), and a 63T Frank Sullivan.  Great cards Ken...thanks so much!

And a great big puffy from my OBC Santa.  Can't wait to open!

Thanks gentlemen, and I'm now officially counting the days till Christmas vacation :)  Happy Holidays to all!

Thanks OBC!!!

Jerry Coker

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

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:47:37 -0500
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: Please ignore my last message, my mistake

Sorry, this was intended for the AC.Joe
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Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:26:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Chris Stufflestreet" 
Subject: Belated Birthday Thanks

I finished my 36th trip around the sun a little more than a week
ago, and today I got a birthday card...as most OBCers are well
acquainted with MARK TALBOT's personalized birthday cards, mine took
the long way around before showing up in my mailbox.

Inside was a thoughful message from Mark wishing me well for my 37th
cycle...and along for the ride were two examples of cards that made
their appearance the year before I did. The 1971 Topps list now
stands at 79 to go after two Royals cards (and two of the last 6
cards on my list -- always great to add to the back pages in my
binder!). One of the cards was the Royals team card, which was
amusing because it listed the Royals' "all-time" record holders; at
the time, the team had all of two seasons under its belt, and all
the batting stats were from 1970!

I like how those early 1970s binders are getting fuller with almost
every OBC envelope. And thanks to Mark for remembering that I'm
getting older...

Take care,

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

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:24:56 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Mark Talbot remembered me for Christmas with a 'card within a card'.
(Writing that right now, I had a strange remembrance of that turducken I
saw at the grocery yesterday that I couldn't talk my wife into buying.)
Anyway, while Mark's cards, (a Christmas card and a '57 Gil McDonald),
are fairly uneatable, they are still pretty tasty. Thank you Mark!

Ken Pillion from the neighboring  state of Kentucky, sent over a 1970
Kellogg's Denny McLain. He added some star power from the 80's with
names like Carlton, Bonds and Reggie. Thanks Ken!

Greg (yaz)

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:54:42 -0500
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: another Mark Christmas card

I should just copy and paste the rest of the messages from the group that read
the same.

What do we think when we see an envelope that is obviously a Christmas cardwith
a Talbot return address?  My first thought is "I have to find return fire
for Mark's continued kindness". He always sends me more that I send him.
Fortunately we have a card show in Raleigh next week and Mark's list isgoing
with me.  I may buy 10 cards from his list and send him cards at Easter,
Halloween, Columbus day and Valentines day.  Well, I may hold off on the
Valentines card Mark...I'd hate for people to start talking.

But seriously, Mark sent a nice Christmas card (already in the living room with
cards from family & friends).  And he sent 2 73T that I needed including
Jim Palmer and high number plus 2 cards that we can call fillers in thisgroup
to protect the 73s.

Mark, I will be looking for some return fire next weekend.
Thank you so much for your kindness throughout the year.

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

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:26:29 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman 
Subject: THANKS BOB & MARK

A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO BOB DONALDSON WHO SENT ME GALEN CISCO, A HIGH NUMBER 1967. THEY'RE HARDER TO FIND THAN GOLD. A A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO MARK TALBOT FOR A 1952 KEN RAFFENSBERGER, MY FAVORITE SET OF ALL TIME, AND A 1953 JOE ASTROTH. THANKS GUY, I REALLY APPRECIATE THE GREAT CARDS. JOHN STORMAN

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:01:03 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Santa and his fellow traders

Hello All,

Santa came via Tom Housley with a load of good stuff.. In the sock was 72 hockey,
74 fb parker fb variation, 2 each 55 bowan fb upgrades, 71 hoops uprades
withalcider & halvleck,67 philly fb, 2 each 60 fbs's and lastly 61 burgess
and 2 strikes to the 58 set
Ho, Ho, Ho!

Ken Pillion been busy with a nice envelope filled with 6 71-72 hoops upgrades
including goodrich &robbins and for good measures a 61 nose bleeders

Anthony Arbeeny

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:13:35 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: ReMARKable!

As many OBCers have already reported, MARK TALBOT is on yet another cards-n-cards spree. Enclosed in a thoughtful Holiday Greeting card from Mark were a couple hits to both my 58T and 69 OPC list. Knowing Mark's busy schedule with work, family and church activities, I am amazed that he is able to find time to send out B-day cards-n-cards let alone Holiday Greetings to us all. Then again, I have the honor of personally knowing this remarkable guy via numerous FOOT activities and am becoming accustomed to his kind & generous nature. Thanks much Mark, hope to see you during the upcoming FOOT Holiday Happenings.
"We Keep what we give away"
=================

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:29:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to SANTA LUURS

Hey I got a package a few days ago from BLAINE MINNESOTA, and that can
mean a number of things:

1. Most likely, Ray Luurs is my OBC Santa.
2. Ray Luurs forwarded something to me that my OBC Santa sent him.
3. Someone else from Blaine coincidentally sent me something marked
"Do not open until Christmas" and it has nothing to do with OBC.
4. My OBC Santa used someone else's return address to fool me.

I wonder which it was... well, no matter which...
Thanks Santa.

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

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:40:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: Friday Welcome Package

Yesterday in the mailbox was a box from Bill Ashton.  He welcomes me to
the club with a 1970 Topps, (2) 1971 Topps, (16) 1972 Topps, (9) 1974
Topps, (10) 1975 Topps, (1) 1977 Topps, and (237) fantastic UV cards to
be acknowledged elsewhere.  Many thanks to Bill for a great package.

Rich Niessen

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

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:47:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot

Mark sends me a christmas card also with 4-59 topps inside. Thank you
very much and Merry Chistmas to you and happy New Year. Rick

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

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:36:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Big Thanks to Brian Betza

Brian Betza sends a 1976 Nolan Ryan, which he describes as a "little
rough", but looks Gem Mint to me - all four corners, no paper loss, no
writing - just well loved and in perfect OBC condition.  This card
brings my 1976 Topps wantlist down to 2 - Eckersley and Bench.
I can't believe the progress I've made in the year-and-a-half since
joining OBC - finished 10 sets and have made great headway on numerous

Thanks Brian and thanks to all OBCers, and most of all - here's
wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season.

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:26:37 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

This week was topped off with two more arrivals to the mail box.  John
Stamper, who seems rather determined to reduce the size of my want list, Hits  the
'70 Topps set with ten cool grays.  Thanks John, looks  like the ball is back
on my side of the court again.

Just as determined, Linda hits me with a double Fitak Pack.  As soon  as I
spot something in the mail box from Linda I know I can plan on a lost
afternoon.  I might not get much done for awhile but I'll have a good time  going
through a plethora of interesting goodies.  Linda sent three '59,  five '61, a '65,
which is a set that doesn't see much action any more as it's  getting hard to
hit, and a '71.  Beside those Topps cards were some newer  cards, two from a
set dedicated to Al Kaline and a Target Dodgers.   Then comes the plethora
part.  Crests, a door to a church?, a knocker or  iron ring?, Unexplained
Mysteries, The Race into Space, Vanishing Wildlife, a  ship at anchor, landscapes, a
barn with large thatched roof, an American Indian,  Mexicans?, birds, and the
branch of an evergreen tree with its parts  identified. A lot of fun stuff,
thanks Linda.

John McLaughlin
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=================

Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:56:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Mac Wubben for a 53 topps Bobo Newsom and a 54 topps Bob
Keegan. thanks, Linda

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:46:28 -0600
From: "Randy Griffin" 
Subject: Santa Arrives!

My Santa package has arrived from the East Coast with some help from the elfworks.

Thanks in advance, Secret Santa.

Randy Griffin

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:51:49 -0500
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Saturday thanks

Saturday thanks out to John Stamper, sending along one for the rarely hit -make
that never hit - 63 Fleer Tribe set. Also a hit for the 66 set in there
as well, both much appreciated.

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

Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:34:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: OBC Twin sends twin 54 Bowman

One half of "The OBC Twins" (see the photos of the 2007 National in the
Ramblings section), MAC WUBBEN, send a DCP of 1954 Bowman. Toby Atwell -
immortalized in "The Book" - and Dick Gernert will soon join their
brethren in the binder.

Thanks a bunch, Mac!

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

Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:51:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: I didn't "Mead" to "Tal" "bot" I couldn't stay quiet!

PETER MEAD sends a '61 Post Larker, a '62 Post Pearson and sends my
first Post Canadian Pirate with Vern Law!!!  Thanks yet again Peter!

MARK TALBOT sends birthday greetings in the form of 3 '71 FB
hits---just started putting this set into binders Mark--thanks!!!!

Brian Betza

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:06:05 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Peter hits

Hello All,

Peter Mead sends along 2 strikes to the 51 bowman set

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:35:16 -0500
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: holiday thanks

Big thanks out to Greg C. for a nice 1957 Phillie tougher mid series card or Marv Blaylock. Thanks Greg!!

Also, big thanks to Mark Talbot who hits the 1953 Topps list with a HOFer!! Red Schoendist! Thanks so much Mark!

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

Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:39 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Talbot sends a Christmas Card

Mark sends a wonderful Christmas card and slips a few goodies inside. A pair
if 63's with Aaron, Tommie that is ( I always liked the Tommie Aaron cards)
and a pair of 69 Milton Bradley's with Boog and Tresh.

Thanks for thinking of me

Merry Christmas

John Stamper
=================

Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:42:39 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks John

Thanks go to JOHN STAMPER for a neat 5-pack,
highlighted by a 1972 Kelloggs ATG Tris Speaker, two 1964 Topps
baseball, a 1953 Look n' See, and a batman Riddler back. As always,
good stuff! Thanks John!

--
Don Rice
WL: http://www12.asphost4free.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:20:32 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: like... wow!

As the teens might say...like WOW!

Two OBC envelopes this week made it to beautiful Ridgefield, WA.
A light dusting of snow and our lit fireplace makes it a really nice day totype
out my wowser thanks.

Yaz ( Greg Conway), a very busy gent lately found time to send me a Chico Carrasquel
from the 1957 beisbol cards !
Yaz has been berry berry good to alot of us OBCers lately!
Thanks my friend!!

Lynn Miller is back to his old mischief, sending out huge packages with no expectations
of return and a gruesomely tough WL.
Never hindered by that fact, Lynn mails his millionth package to me and this
one is astounding as always. How about a 34 pack of 69's that faetured HOFers
like Palmer, Mays , Mazeroski and Hunter ?!?!?!  Wowser, Lynn...Thanks!!!

Thanks to all of OBC for keeping this fun. Happiest of Holidays to you all.

OBC Forever

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

Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:51:55 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Lynn

Thanks go out to lynn Miller. Lynn  sent a bunch of hits to my various  sets
from the 60s and 70s....great package thank you very much

Rob "The FIREMAN"
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=================

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:19:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Thanks to Mac Wubben and Bob Donaldson

I recently received a couple of great packages.  The first was a
package which contained some 1954 Bowman cards including Hall of Famer
Early Wynn as well as some other great old time players.

The second package contained some 1961 Fleer cards.  These cards are
from a great set which contains so many great stars from days gone by.

Thanks guys.

Rick Johnson

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

To: hoot_owl1@verizon.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, KevinM38@aol.com, jdelott@aol.com
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:26:34 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Holiday Cardboard makes it's way to Sterling Heights!!!

Hello All,

Some cardboard has been sent to SE Michigan making the season bright.  So without additional babble allow me to thank:

My mentor, Jeff DeLott finds a very difficult `69 Topps decal of YAZ to send my way leaving me with just (4) to go in this very cool insert set (Jackson, Mays, Santo and Seaver - hint, hint).  Everyone knows how much I enjoy the "oddball sets" so this is an especially nice surprise - Thanks Jeff!!!

Kevin Martens helps me celebrate the holiday with a nice Christmas card and (10) unmentionable cards with names from the past like Lajoie, Cuyler and Sewell and Hometown heroes like Fidrych, Trammell & Doby.  Thanks Kevin, I really like these retro sets with stars from the past!!!

Peter Mead continues the "never-ending" trade with a funny Christmas card and (10) `62 Post Canadian cards for my collection.  Hom'er Norm Cash was featured in the haul that also included TIGER Charley Maxwell, Jim Perry, Billy Pierce, Billy Martin, Earl Battey, Frank Bolling, Don Hoak, Ron Santo and Tony Taylor.  GREAT stuff Peter - thanks so much!!!

Finally I need some help, Mr. ??? Bluczkiw sends me a waiver wire SCP pleasure of a #1 Wayne Gretzky card from the `82-83 OPC set.  This is a very cool hit from a guy I thought was a new prospect in our group - apparently he is not.  I don't have the emails any longer and I can't find Mr. Bluczkiw (no note and return address only has his last name) in any of the trading groups that most of us belong to.  I need help locating him so that I can properly repay his kindness - does anybody has info on this trader???  I really need your help!!!

So there you have it - plenty of fellas sending neat stuff to SE Michigan - What a BLAST!!!  To all in our fine group Happy Holiday's and a Very Happy New Year.  BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:21:03 EST
To: talbot1@comcast.net, hoot_owl1@verizon.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com,
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] This WeekThanks

MARK TALBOT starts off the Christmas holiday with a card and inside was a
1974 Topps Stamp and a 1980 Kellogg of Bert Blyleven.  Knocking of two more  of
my Homy page.

MACK WUBBEN ends the week with 6-1970 Topps including Darryl Lamonica and
Jack Snow.  Also along with the 1953 John Antonelli black variation.

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

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:32:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "cjmdpi" 
Subject: Birthday Cards

I have received the best two birthday cards of the year this past week!
Mark Talbot sent me a T218 Boxing card of Tommy Murphy.  It appears
Tommy is in better "shape" than the card (HA).  Great gift.  also
enclosed was a 2009 Tigers schedule.  It appears MLB is "dragging" out
the season next year as their final home game is Sunday OCTOBER 4th. Ouch.

The second card (actually two cards) came from Jeff Newman who was
kind enough to send me 1967 Topps Tigers: Jim Northrup and the Rookie
card of John Matchick.  These brought back memories when the Tigers
were actually competitive.

Thanks to both Mark and Jeff for the nice birthday cards.

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

To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" , Lynn Miller
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:29:58 -0500
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

Recent incomings to Connecticut include packages from 3 of OBC's finest....

Mark Talbot sends along Christmas greetings and includes a '62 Green Tint of
Stu Miller.  Thanks Mark!

Mike Rich sends his part of a trade of '52 High Numbers, well kind of.  When
I went to put #401 in the binder I was surprised to see one was already there.
Mike has another one that I made sure I needed so this trade is not over
yet.  A couple of 1964 Topps Coins came along for the ride.  Thanks Mike!

Lynn Miller sends yet another package of Hall of Famers and HOF wanna-bes for
my late 70's sets.  Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Rod Carew, Gary Carter, Steve
Carlton, Andre Dawson, and 12 others.  Thanks Lynn!

Thanks guys!
-Bob Reed
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=================

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:56:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: Thanks to Ken Pillion

Ken sends a surprise flat includeing a couple of cards for my 59 topps
set and 5 more for my ever shrinking 66 topps set....thanks very much
for thinking of me Ken.

merry christmas

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:42:46 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Wonder what kind of cereal?

Anybody remember eating Post cereal in the early 1960's and checking out the
ball players?  That's gotta be one of my earliest memories.

Thanks for conjuring them up goes to ................

Mark Talbot who sent a nice 1962 Dick Groat along with some season's greetings.

and Mike Rumley-Wells who sent a very nice Bobby Shantz from 1961.

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

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:55:02 -0800
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "MIKE DIAMANTI" 
Subject: Cards Flying inta Coupeville
Content-Disposition: inline

Well Gals and Guys:
I can tell from my G-mail that things are heating up in OBC-land as we are
only 10 days from cardboard craziness, I mean Christmas.....
Rob Gioia sent my Xmas pkg. in an appropriate bright red envelope with
holiday stickers and the whole backside says "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS!"
Ok, ok already......Thanks Rob!!  Yours gets opened first!
Lynn Miller (how does he do it?!) pounds me with some delightful '54 Topps
cards, including one of my favorites, Gil Hodges.  Thanks! Lynn!
And a short while back, Yaz, aka Greg Conway, also pounded my '54 Topps
list.  Gotta go update...
And a super thanks out to all those who were responsible for sending the
thousands of cards to our men and women serving overseas.  That was really
cool....Happy Holidays, y'all!!

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

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:59:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Today's thanks

Thanks to Ken Pillion for 3 1959 topps including Earl Averill and 3
1963 topps including Dean Stone. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Kevin Martens for a 58 topps Ernie Johnson, 59 topps
Yankee Andy Carey, 60 topps Lenny Green and a nice UV Santa card.
thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Bob Corvello for a 39 Play Ball Joe Vosmik, 6 1962
topps including Jack Baldschun and a 63 topps Bill Verdon. Thanks, Linda

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

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:28:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to the birthday basher

MARK TALBOT sent a birthday/Christmas card with four 1970 OPC hits.  I
love OPC; it's a fun challenge, especially now, for a guy living in
the south like me... I remember as a kid living in Illinois (in the
80's) I could usually get recent-year OPC packs from the card shop in
the mall.  I wish now that I had gotten more of them, and not bothered
so much with trying to finish those Donruss, Fleer and Score sets.
Thanks Mark

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:45:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks Mike!

What a great way to start out the week.  MIKE MROZ hits the mailbox
with two dozen hits.  18 of them go to the 74-75 topps hockey set.
Mike, I know you are gearing up for the big game on Jan uary 1st -
Wings vs Hawks.  Hopefully, it's a nice chilly day like today.
The other six are cards of Ted Williams from only a year ago.   Great
hits Mike, thank you!

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:36:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: thanks to Peter Mead and Mike Mroz

Peter sends a couple of well loved cards my way for the holidays,
included was a 72 hi # and the 69 Giants heroes card of McCovey and
Marichal....great stuff Peter, fits right in with my set and I love

Mike has warned me for the past month or so he was going to send me
some football to go along with my 69 set I started...well...a flat with
30 cards for the 78 topps football set arrived today in my mailbox..I
have flirted with sending a flat with 18 cards in it but 30!!!!!!!!!!
I guess a have list for the 78 set will follow soon.....great stuff
Mike, thanks very much my freind

thanks both of you, and thanks OBC.

be well and Merry Christmas

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:13:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: Thanks to Rich Niessen

Rich sent out a nice assortment of hits to my 1964, 1965, 1966, and
1969 Topps want lists, including a Tommy Helms rookie card (Reds HOF).
Jeff Newman.

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:49:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Monday Thanks

My thanks goes out today to TJ Valack for not one but two envelopes.
This first contained the very first hit to my 1970 Topps Super set.  A
great looking Jime Fregosi.  The second envelope I will have to wait
until the 25th to report on.  Maybe...

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:08:04 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Nice hits

Hello All,

The Fuge- Mr. Kimball came the to call for the 52 topps hits with 5 hits with
a bauer in the mix.

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:24:34 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Chuck

My biggest thanks ever to CHUCK PARIS who answers the call of the kids to
try and get Dad to a set of T206's. While many helped Chuck went way beyond
anything reasonable and sent a boatload of cards.

The stack has many names including Hall of Famers such as Mathewson and

I will be in debt for a long time,

Thanks Chuck,  Bob  Bannon
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=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:28:13 -0800
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Card from the desert

Lynn Miller send me a '59 Vito Valentinetti card for my 44 collection.  Much
appreciated.  I see that it was a balmy 40 degrees in Las Vegas today.  Perhaps
I should pay Lynn a visit and warm up a little bit!

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:34:59 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow

A pre-Xmas thank you goes out today to OBCs favorite bubblehead, Lynn Miller.

Chalk offa pair of 1963s (both upgrades, so the replaced cards will be recycled
to a needy OBCer), a '64 semihi# Cubs RC, and 5 1965s (incl Tiant, Billy
Willliams, and the Blair/Johnson RC). That takes my '65 list down to less
than 50 to go!! Could be my next vintage "target".

Thanks, Lynn, fro some great additions to the collection!!

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:48:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: A great day with Lynn Miller

Yesterday it was my pleasure to spend a good portion of the day with
Lynn Miller, his son and two of his friends from town here.  We dined
at a casino buffet and Lynn passed me a holiday package consisting of
(11) 1976 SSPC cards, (41) 1971 Topps, (5) 1972 Topps, (2) 1975 Topps,
(3) 1977 Topps and (1) 1978 Topps, greatly reducting further my
wantlists.  The cards were much appreciated, but not as much as the
friendship from one of the most generous and sincere members of OBC.

Rich Niessen

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:20:18 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Nice Flat from Mike

Mike Mroz apparently has an aliasI was unaware ofbut he is just as generous
as the other Mike.

I very nice flat comes my way including a 55 Bill Renna. Three cards from
1961with a very good looking card of Dallas Green. Also included were a high
number from the 68 birth year set and 5 from 1969 with two them being pretty
high. I need some pringles.
Thanks for thinking of me Mike!

Have an OBC day.
Dan Angland

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:09:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to T.J. - and a non-OBCer trade

T.J. VALACAK sent a nice 1953 Topps Clem Labine, and a 1957 Topps
Andre Rodgers, both guys from those teams that went west in '58.  Also
included were some shinier cards.  Thanks, T.J.!

I also received some cards today from Andy Kamholz, who has a really
interesting blog - check it out: http://78topps.blogspot.com/
Anyway, he sent his cards first, and they arrived today: a 61 with a
lot of writing, 1964 Topps All-Star Vets card with Nellie Fox and
Harmon Killebrew, a 1964 Topps NL Strikeout Leaders card with Koufax,
1965 Gaylord Perry, a couple of nice 1970 high numbers, and a 73 OPC.
Pretty cool stuff.  He is working on 1971 and 1973 Topps sets and can
use a LOT of help; if you have any of those laying around, you may be
able to work out a bit of a trade.

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:20:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: A non-OBC'er worthy of mention

Apologies for the non-OBC thanx, but I wanted to let you guys (and
girls) know that I received over 130 unmentionables from Trading Bases
member Jay McCarthy - a true OBC-style RAOK. So if Jay contacts anyone
else, he gets my endorsement. All he asked for in return was my address
so he could send these to me. Great gesture!

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:05:09 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Mark

MARK TALBOT spreads his Christmas Cheer to
upstate NY with some cool 1975-76 and 80-81 Topps Hockey cards tucked
into one of his trademark Christmas cards. Mark's generosity gets me to
within one lonely soldier of completing the 80-81 set. Oh, so close.
Thanks Snake, and Merry Christmas to you, too!  DR

--
Don Rice
http://www12.asphost4free.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:14:12 -0800
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Four cards and a card

MARK TALBOT sends me 4 vintage hits to my "44" collection, all O-PEE-CHEEs:1966,
1969, 1977, and 1979.  And the fifth card was the best of all - a Christmas
card.  Thanks Mark, for the cards and the generosity!

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:42:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Lynn & Ed

Along with more snow, two envelopes arrived to cheer up my day!  Lynn
Miller hits my lists big time with 30 oldies for six of my sets.  On
top was Stan Musial's AS 1958 card, Billy Goodman's 1959, Red
Schoendienst and Pirates Team for 1967, Batting Leaders plus four more
1968, seven 1970 including Tom Seaver & Joe Morgan, and fourteen nice
1975.  Awesome!  Thanks Lynn!

Ed Schott sent ten Packers' cards from the 1970's for my unlisted fun
collection.  Included was John Brockington's card and Rushing Leaders.
I had forgotten John led the NFC in rushing yards as a rookie.  Great
cards!  Thanks Ed!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:58:37 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jeffrey Whitworth 
Subject: Nice Day! Thanks to M. Rumley Wells and M. Mroz

Came home today to two wonderful packages. One from Mike R-W. that contained
a '72, a '73 Tiant, ten '75s, a '76, and a '77 Nolan Ryan! The other was full
of football from Mike M. with two '79s with an Art Shell, nine '78s with
a Harold Carmichael, and eighteen '77s with a mel blount and L.C. Greenwood.

Wow! what a day! Thanks guys!

Jeff Whitworth

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:19:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: what the devil?

Someone did not like Richie Allen and gave him all the features of the
devil. The 67's include sveral team cards, a Bando rookie, and Al
Dark. The 69's include the Carew checklist Mcclain and Maz. The 1968's
include Colavito and Tommy John. This wa quite a package and is
fantastic. A total of 24 vintage cards.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:20:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: Oops!

I forgot to say that the generous sender was Lynn Miller.

Thanks again, Richard Labs

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:42:33 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks , john@holidayandhobbies.com
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: A 1952 gem

OBCers --

John Stamper is the first to hit my new 1952 list with a beauty - Tom Poholsky!  Poholsky played in the bigs for three seasons, but his greatest feat was a 22-inning complete game for Rochester over Jersey City, where he went 20 scoreless innings to close out a 3-2 victory.  Great card to get me started - thanks, John!

Take Care,

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:27:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: SCP

Most think SCP stands for Single Card Package.  This was a Single Card
PLEASURE.  A surprise T-205 of Needham from Mac Wubben.  I am almost
certain, this is the nicest T-205 I now own.  This puts me at just over
35% of the set completed.  This year has been one of my best for
acquiring T-205s.  If this keeps up, in another year or 2, this may
actually become a need list instead of a have list.  Thanks Mac, this
card is great.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:43:16 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: a package from Mike

Yesterday's mail brought me a great package from Mike Rumley-Wells.
Mike sends me (2) 1961 Topps, (5) 1971 Topps, (1) 1972 Topps, (11) 1975
Topps, and (1) 1974 Topps.  Great cards, Mike, and much appreciated.

Rich Niessen

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:17:03 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Santa Arrives

Hello all
My secret  Santa package arrived today with a  return address  of Santa
Claus Station.
I am very excited and glad the package inside the puffy was Gift  Wrapped.
Who ever my santa is I hate to ask to email me, BUT, could  you email me and
let me know if the package was breakable? because the puffy was  opened and had
a sticker  across is "WE'RE SORRY YOUR ARTICLE WAS DAMAGED  DURING PROCESSING"

Thank YOu for the secret santa package and its already under my Christmas

Rob "The FIREMAN"
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=================

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:36:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hits

Thanks going out on this snowy morning to:

Greg Conway, who sends along a Fleer Baseball Great of Lefty Grove, and
a '66 Topps Tom Egan.  Thanks Yaz!

Lynn Miller, who sends along 12 assorted beauties for my Topps Upgrade
project, topped off by 2 Fleer Baseball Greats.  Thanks Lynn!

Also this morning, while buying a newspaper and an eggwich at
Stewart's, I got a Hawaii State Quarter in my change.  This is the 50th
and final quarter in the set, which I have now completed!

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:05:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to T.J. Valacak for a 62 topps hi # Tony Taylor and some very
special cards I acknowledged on the UV server. thanks, Linda

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

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:16:54 -0500
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: Xmas thanks to Mark

Mark Talbot is making the rounds this holiday season and he makes a stop inNE
Ohio with a DCP from '56.  Thank you Mark and to all in OBC, happy holidays.Joe
Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass.
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=================

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:24:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Word to your moms, I came to thank Dahms....

Pardon the horrible House of Pain rip-off in the subject line. I
couldn't help myself.

Thanks to JOHN DAHMS today - JD sends over a 4-pack of 1975 minis to
get my little list of little cards down to only 24 to go. Included was
the NYY Yankee team card/checklist, big Willie McCovey, & a pair of
1974 Highlights.

Thanks a bunch, John!

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

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:44:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: How do I like thee?  Let me count the ways...

In the case of Ken and Glenn, it's a good-sized number.  GLENN CODERE
hits me in return for the favor of not spending any net money on him
(though I did spend some money on the net=97funny how that's not the
same thing).  On the other hand, he did land a Mantle for a ridiculously
low price, so he ought to be gratetul to someone. Why not me?    Net
result for me: four 1965s, two 1967s, including Mr. Catfish Hunter, and
a 1970 of Maz.  Sweet cards, Glenn!  Sincerely, I'm happy to help

KEN PILLION hits me and wishes me a Happy Holiday.  Here's how he
contributed to my holiday happiness:  eleven  good-looking 75s, with
Griffey and the Reds (what a coincidence!), a 1977 Steve Garvey, cutting
my 77 wantlist to FOUR, and then a 1973 Topps #255, Mr. October! Yeah,
that was a TOP FIVER!!  Thank you, Ken.  And you have a blessed
Christmas season, too!

Peace and Joy, Fellas and Gal!  May you know Peace and may the days be
Joy-filled for all of you.

Mike R-W

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:11:19 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Ryan

Ryan Distelroth sends a SCP of Boog Powell from the 1970 Topps Scratch Off set
bringing this set down to only 2. Kaline and Killebrew.

Thanks Ryan

John Stamper
=================

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:09:24 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: To Mark Talbot

Mark also includes me in his Christmas gifts. I just have to admire his generosity.
He graces me with a wonderful hardbound golf book "How to Break
90" by one of my favorite players, Johnny Miller. I once had the pleasure
of watching Johnny in his peak during the 70's when he played an exhibition
match with Billy Casper at a private course in San Diego. Johnny is
reknowned for his iron play and that day was no exception. He didn't seem
to be more than 5-10 feet away on most of his approaches, and some hugged
the pin. Just a thing of beauty to watch. Casper was no slouch either.
It was a great exhibition, don't remember who had the lower sub-par
round but it was spectacular. Mark had called me shortly after I arrived
in Vegas and somehow remembered that I had mentioned Johnny. Now thatis
what I call truly thoughtful. Better than cardboard (except for maybe
a 52 Mantle) ;>) Thanks so much Mark for a wonderful gift,Lynn

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

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:29:11 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

A Christmas card today from Southern Indiana neighbor, Randy Griffin,
was received. It contained two 1959 Topps cards, Bill Hall and Ron
Jackson. The rather common names got me to wondering just how many Bill
Halls and Ron Jacksons have played in the majors. The answer? 3 Bill
Halls and 2 Ron Jacksons. Thank you Randy!

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:59:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Mike Rumley-Wells for a Christmas card and 4 1961 topps
including Los Angeles Angels ace pitcher from the 60's Ken McBride.
thanks, Linda

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

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:56:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: dy Griffin sHoliday Cheer

Hi all,

Randy Griffin sends some Holiday Cheer in the form or a Christmas Card
and 2 1964 Topps Coins (Love these) the first pack my Dad gave to me
when I was a tiny tot was a 1964 Topps pack and I loved the coins more
than the cards..lol

Randy also, sends 10 Babe Ruth cards from an UV set

Thank you so much for the Holiday Cheer.
Wishing you and your family the Very Best this Holiday Season!!

Happy Holidays,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:36:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: Thanks to ...

RICHARD NIESSEN for a "Welcome to OBC, Rookie" envelope with a 1978
variation I had listed on my wantlist.  I had this listed as the last
card I needed to kill the set, but when I checked now I noticed I had
omitted from my wantlist 6 more variations that I still need.  So
though it is not a set killer, thanks, Richard, for the card and the
Richard D

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

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:33:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks

Thanks this nice winter's eve to Ryan Distelrath and Linda Fitak.

Ryan sends 2 1970 scratchoffs in the form of Pinella and Marichal.
These are really cool inserts from a cool insert set.

Linda send a waiver wire in the form of a 1980 Kellogg's Yaz, bringing
that set to within 3 of completion.  Of course she didn't send just
the Yaz, she sent an "Even Sixties" pak, with a 60T, 62T, 64T, 66T and
68T.  And then, there were the cool Euro cards featuring Garfield,
birds, trees and manatees.

Thanks to you both and happy holidays!!!

Mike Mroz

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

To: "vct" ,
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:23:44 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: MArk T

Hello All,
Yes the one and only sends a 61 post chip.

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

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:26:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "distelrath66" 
Subject: Double Thanks!

I received TWO surprises in ye olde' mailbox today!

My first thanks goes out to Bob Donaldson, who knocked 5 cards from
my '66 set.  Thanks Bob for the nice surprise!  Much appreciated!

Next up comes Aaron Shirley, who shot my adrenal glands into
hyper-overdrive with a HUGE STACK of old non-sports cards!  I'm still
picking through them & trying to decide how to sort them.  Sure looks
like I'll be adding much more to my wantlist.  Thank you very very
much Aaron!  Uber appreciation!

Thanks to the both of you extremely!

...and thanks to OBC for being what it is.  No way in hell can one
just "stumble" upon a group of people so generous and willing to share
in any way possible.  I am very proud to be a patron of such a kind
community.  In fact I am humbled.  Thank you all!

OBC FOR LIFE!
Ryan "THE cripple" Distelrath

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

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:44:09 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks go out to Ed

Ed Schott sends aneightpack of 68's and an Orelcard for my wife.
The 68's contained a Tom Seaver, Reds Milt pappas, and a Cardinals Team. Great
cards Ed, Thank you!

John Stamper
=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:08:23 -0700
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: THANKS

Thanks out to JOHN STAMPER for a '52 Look'n See of Ponce DeLeon, and a pileof
bottle caps to complete a great Snapple Tea cap trade.  Any other Snapple
caps collectors out there?  Let me know.

And to EVERYONE in OBC:  Merry Christmas!

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

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:07:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

ANT ARBEENY for 2 nice 1952 hits!

Thanks, Ant!

Richard D

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

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:51:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

MARK TALBOT for 2 nice hits to my 1952 binder!

Much appreciated, Mark, as this is currently my favorite set, and I
will be looking for return as usual!

Richard D

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

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:37:20 -0500
From: Jeff Delott 
Subject: 3 from MT

Thanks to Mark Talbot for a trio of '63s.... my favorite set.

?Jeffrey Delott

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

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:18:31 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Santa Arrives!

OBC Santa arrives with a nice puffy for under the tree...No Name on the package,
only a return address...Who could it be? Update in less than a week

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good week!

John Stamper
=================

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:21:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: It's Miller Time

Hi all,

Miller time and the Holidays go so well together.

That of course is Lynn Miller, as Lynn sends me 4 Black Beauties,1971
Topps, Mets cards and one of those being a Nolan Ryan card.

Lynn, Thank you so much for the cards, especailly the Ryan card!!

Happy Holidays,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:25:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Friday Thanks

Thanks go out to Aaron for 3 68s including a great game card of the

Not to be out done Ant hits me with 4 more 68 game cards including F.
Robby, 9 66's with Mathews and Powell, 2 68s, and a 70 scratch off.
Also included has to be one of the rarest cards in existence.  A test
issue of a 52 Topps mini.  Either that or its been trimmed.  Either way
I love it and Ant has singlehandedly  doubled the number of 52s I have.

Thanks guys.

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

Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:36:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: Thanks to Dahms, Schott

Thanks to John and Ed for both sending out hits to my 1969 and 1967
Topps set, including Mets fan favorites Cleon Jones and Dan Frisella!

Thanks guys,
Happy holidays,
Jeff Newman.

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

Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:26:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Stamped, Sealed and Delivered

JOHN STAMPER delivers a QCP which breaks down like this:  54 Bowman #99,
Peter Suder, then a whole bunch of pitching leaders=9764 Topps #2 ERA
Ldrs (Peters, Pizarro, Pascual), 71 Topps #72 K Ldrs (Seaver, Gibson,
Jenkins!), and 72 Topps #93 Victory leaders (Jenkins, Carlton, Downing
and Seaver!!).  As John knows, I love those 54 Bowmans and I love cards
with multiple HOFers!   John, I hope you and your family have a
wonderful Christmas, too!  Thanks for the great gift!  Mike R-W

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

Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:06:29 -0600 (CST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: If only.....

Thanks go out to Chef Ant for a 1952 Topps of Curt Simmons.  What a classic pose from a classic set.  One can only imagine that the 1950 series might have gone beyond four games if Simmons hadn't been called into the service.  The Phillies staff was worn out--my HOMer Jim Konstanty had to come out of the bullpen to start game one and Robin Roberts carried the majority of the load.  Oh well....thanks Ant.
Also need to thank Mark Talbot for giving me about two days to enjoy the "never ending trade" being in his court.  Mark sends two albeit rough 33 Goudeys--but then they ARE 33 Goudeys. Thanks as always Mark.
Ant makes a point of telling me that my wantlist is tougher to hit than when we started OBC.  I am just past my six-year anniversery--and thanks to the OBC world, I have finished more sets than I could ever have imagined (including some I didn't even know existed).  I think I still have some deep seeded thoughts towards Grant and the family toad in regard to the 62 green tints:)--but then I am thinking of posting another 1962 quest of only the second series. So I don't know what that says.....
Merry Chistmas OBC  (and thanks ahead of time to the collective OBC Santa--my package is waiting to be opened),
Peter Mead

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

Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:35:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Gift Wrapped

Hi all,

Recieved a Gift Wrapped present from Doug Dejong.
I so much want to tear into this nicely gift wrapped present , but I
will fight the urge and it looks so nice under the tree. I will wait
till Christmas day to open it.

Doug, Thank you so much for this surprise present!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:07:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: thanks to Bill Ashton and Ed Schott

Bill sent me a 54 Bowman and 80 hits to a uv football set and Ed sent
me 4-70 topps basketball cards and his trademark uv hits of the
hometown Mariners. thank you both very much they are greatly
appreciated. Rick

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

To: ,
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:30:18 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] If only.....

Peter, while I appreciate some of the blame, all bad thoughts about 1962 Green
Tints originate with Grant although some blame spills over into other OBCers
like Big Al and some of the FOOT (Feet) members who seemingly collecteverthing
printed on cardboard extant.

As for my own 62T collection, I show that I have 40 holes in the 62T binder.
11 of  those are regular , normal-sanity cards..although the high numbered
rookie parade cards are tough, they are not impossible. The remaining 29 are
assortments of cards within that second series where I might have the regular
version, or even the green version...but not both. And some I just can't
tell, or haven't figured out what the variation is supposed to be. I'msure
that's the way Grant intended it to be.

Congrats on your 6 years in the best organization in the solar system. Merry

OBC Forever!

----- Original Message -----
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 6:06 AM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] If only.....

Thanks go out to Chef Ant for a 1952 Topps of Curt Simmons.  What a classic
pose from a classic set.  One can only imagine that the 1950 series might
have gone beyond four games if Simmons hadn't been called into the service.
The Phillies staff was worn out--my HOMer Jim Konstanty had to come outof
the bullpen to start game one and Robin Roberts carried the majority ofthe
load.  Oh well....thanks Ant.

Also need to thank Mark Talbot for giving me about two days to enjoy the "never
ending trade" being in his court.  Mark sends two albeit rough 33 Goudeys--but
then they ARE 33 Goudeys. Thanks as always Mark.

Ant makes a point of telling me that my wantlist is tougher to hit than when
we started OBC.  I am just past my six-year anniversery--and thanks to the
OBC world, I have finished more sets than I could ever have imagined (including
some I didn't even know existed).  I think I still have some deep seeded
thoughts towards Grant and the family toad in regard to the 62 greentints:)--but
then I am thinking of posting another 1962 quest of only the second
series. So I don't know what that says.....

Merry Chistmas OBC  (and thanks ahead of time to the collective OBC Santa--my
package is waiting to be opened),

Peter Mead

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

Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:55:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out to:

YAZ-Sends my way 54B # 52-Ginsberg.

Much appreciation,

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

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:54:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: 78 topps football thanks to Mike RW and TJ

Mike Rumley-Wells surprises me with a nice puffy yesterday including
and even 10 cards for the newly listed 78 topps football
set....included were only a sconka, Theisman, Fouts, Simpson, to name a
few...all stars and great cards!

TJ Valacak informed me within an hour of my listing the 78 football
that he had over 180 cards heading my way....then he apologizes that
their are no big names....so instead he adds a 68 football, 3- 69's and
5 for the 70 topps football set.....what a great package to come home
to in this snowy nasty weather day today!!!

great stuff and much thanks to both of you.

merry christmas all

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

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:04:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Ashton and Fitak thanks!

BILL ASHTON sends 3 terrific hits to my '53 Topps set including Alvin
Dark!!  Thanks yet again Bill!!

LINDA FITAK sends a nice card from herself and Tim, and of course
includes other cardboard as well!!  A '53 Dodger--Don Hoak and a '61
Post Tito Francona along with 3 German cards and a Target Dodger!!!
Her envelope using various stamps is also a sight to behold-- where
did you get these stamps Linda???  They look vintage to me!!  Thanks!

Brian Betza

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

To: ,
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:16:09 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Incoming!

Thanks to Bob Bannon for four T206 three of which were Sovereign backs as well
as three nice looking 52T!!

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

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:40:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: A Gioia-ful Christmas card x 2!

Thanks to ROB GIOIA for sending a nice Christmas card starring his
sons - and to keep it company, Rob includes a 1951 Topps Red Back of
Elmer Valo. This is the 2nd time Rob has sent a Red Back my way & it's
greatly appreciated (keep them coming, Rob!)

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

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:09:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Re: Ashton and Fitak thanks!

--- In OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, "b_betza"  wrote:
> did you get these stamps Linda???  They look vintage to me!!  Thanks!
> Brian Betza>

A few years ago Foothill Stamp Co. was going out of business and the
last day they had a 90% off everything goes sale. I went to the sale
and bought a lot of old stamps for 10 cents on the dollar. At closing
time what they didn't sell they threw in the trash. Me along with some
other customers went through the trash and got sheets of old 3 cent
stamps for free! I bought and took so many from the trash thatI am
still using those stamps on mail.

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

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:20:27 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: thanx X2

A huge thanks go out to Both
LINDA FITACK
WILLIAM ASHTON
Linda sends  a 62 and 63 topps, a 65 topps embossed and a 1953 Bowman  making
that new set slowly grow
Thank you Linda

William sends 2 awesome 50s cards
1953 topps Hal Jeffcoat and a huge hit to my 54 bowman set # 124 Gus Bell
KNOCKING that set down to UNLUCKY 13
Thanks Bill

Thank you both and Happy Holidays

Rob "The FIREMAN"
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=================

To: 
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:46:17 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: thanks Linda

Thanks to Linda Fitak for one of her famous variety packs highlighted by a
52 Bowman Lou Brissie.

Thanks Linda!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:50:25 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Aaron

Just getting to yesterday's mail after
shoveling and shoveling and shoveling today's snow, and found a nice
DCP from AARON SHIRLEY with semi-highs from '71 and '72. Thanks Aaron
Merry Christmas!

--
Don Rice
http://www12.asphost4free.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:21:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

NEAL THOMAS, who send a 1955 and a 1956 Topps.
GORD ELLIS who sends a 1953 Bowman, a couple 1961s, and several 1971s.
JOHN STAMPER sends a "Welcome to OBC" with a 1964, 2 1965s and a 1969.

Thanks guys for the cards!
Richard D

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

Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:08:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "distelrath66" 
Subject: Thanks to...

LINDA & TIM FITAK who sent me a 5 pack Saturday!  The best of the 5
being a Christmas card with poinsetta's on it.  So far I've gotten 7
Christmas cards.  5 depict Frosty the Snowman, 1 of Santa, and finally
the Poinsetta one!  I swear if Id've gotten another frosty card I'd be
forced to think that a conspiracy theory was in play.

Oh Yeah!  Included in the best card was a '53 Topps. a '55 Bowman, &
2 GREAT German cards!

Thank you both VERY much!
(I hope Mrs. Temple and her friends made it by now...  they should
feel right at home!)

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

Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:19:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Ryan Distelrath

Thanks to Ryan Distelrath for a great Christmas present of 14 German tobacco
cards from
1934 of movie stars including 2 cards of Shirley Temple, a card of Clark Gable
and also one
of a fine actress,Claudette Colbert. Thanks, Linda

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

Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:05:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: thanks to my santa

under my tree sits a lonely package from my OBC santa.....will be
opened on christmas morning.

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

Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:22:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Gord Ellis

Gord hit my #1 priority sets by sending 2-65 OPC,8-71 OPC high numbers
then 5-64 topps and a 63 topps. Thank you very much for the great cards
my OPC sets have come to a halt lately hopefully this gets them started
again. Rick

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

Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:06:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Aaron

Aaron Shirley sends 5 nosebleed 73 Topps along with a couple of 68
Topps to keep them company.  Thanks Aaron!!!

Mike Mroz

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:14:39 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: 2 nice hits & a card

Hello Linda F. sneds 2 nice chips to the 63 setand some tradional non sportitems
for company

Rchard  Dingman sends 3 killer hits to the 56 back variation and 2 52 toppshits.1
I am trying to fiqure out the number but that is the fun part.

Nice day

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:25:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: Chico and the Man

If you recognize this show you might  - never mind - it is the holiday
season so I will be nice. A big thank you to Kohn Stamper for a Chico
Cardenas and Cuellar, T. Davis, Dark, Bando  and 4 more 1968 cards.
Also included in the package were 3 1965's/

Thank you,

Richard Labs

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:48:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: Monday grateful thanks to ...

SPIKE GLIDDEN, for 3 very neat 1953 Bowman color cards and a 1959 Topps
Aaron, which was cleverly and successfully rescued from being glued to
another card.  It will have a safe and respectful home in my binder!
Very well done, Spike!  A fellow MA resident, Spike happens to know my
little Norman Rockwell-like village in the middle of nowhere western
Mass, and our local "claim to fame" institution called The Book Mill,
whose bumper sticker slogan is "books you don't need in a place that's
hard to find".

And LYNN MILLER, who sends a welcome slew of mid-1970s hits from sunny
Las Vegas, where I used to go on work junkets in my say-hey days, and
now, after shoveling out from under 2 back-to-back storms, I sorely

Thanks much, guys!  Both of you have tough (for me) wantlists, and it
may be a while before I can return a proper reply, but you are on
my "owe" lists!  Please LMK if you think I have anything of interest.

Richard D - newest rookie

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:21:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Bill Ashton

Big thanks goes out to Bill for a trio of 1953 Baseball Topps cards of
Del Crandall, Ray Jablonski, and a Gerald Staley.  Great timing as I
put my 1953 set in binders yesterday.  Great stuff Bill, very much

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:35:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: I LOVE MONDAYS

OK, Santa came early this week.  I received a record (for me at
least) 6 envelopes (7 if you count one from EBay).

Lynn Miller leads things off with 21 hits to my 68 set including G.
Perry and Sutton.

OBC Newbie Richard Dingman sends a blazing 59 Topps of Bill Tuttle.

John Stamper sends a 18 pack including 3 64s 3 62s and 12 cards that
cannot be mentioned here.

Bill Ashton sends me 2 hits to one of the best looking sets of all
times, the 54 Bowman set plus a hit to a UV set.

John Dahms sent 5 hits to my shrinking 66 set.

And finally Linda sends me a 71 Topps coin off the waiver wire plus
single hits to my 54 59 63 64 and 57 sets not to mention the usual
variety pack of cards of the world.

Thanks to each and everyone of you.  Return fire as I know is not
expected but will probably happen anyway.

By the way, the card from EBay was a Kahn's Lee May I won for $.99.

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:40:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Bob & Ken!

Bob Bannon sent seven great cards that hit four of my sets.  A smiling
Stan Musial 1958 AS card was on top followed by Bill Rigney's 1968,
three 1970's, and two 1975 team cards.  Thanks Bob!

Ken Pillion, my OBC Santa, sent an envelope to be opened on Christmas.
Or maybe Christmas Eve?  Thanks Ken!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:37:53 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Thanks to Richard Dingman for a SCP, 1955 Topps, Cub outfielder, Frank
Baumholtz. Works for me Richard, thanks!

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:15:57 EST
To: familytoad@comcast.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, hoot_owl1@verizon.net
From: mikesportsfan@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] If only.....

At the risk of putting my FOOT in my mouth, I do not know how the finest
chapter within OBC has been dragged into this conversation.  While it is true some
of us do or have collected the tints, some of us do not.  Ron Perry's color
blindness is probably a contributing factor to his not participating in this
As for your comment about not knowing which version you have, it conojures up
memories of when Steve Rittenbger stopped by one year on his way to the
Chicago National that I could not make due to family obligations.  When Steve
arrived at my house, I had a complete MASTER set of the 1962 Topps.  When Steve
left, I did not.  Now I am not suggesting anything untoward in regards to Steve,
other than the fact he was able to point out, about 6 #s that I had 2 of the
same version in my master set.  Btween Steve and my dupes, we were able to
replace 5 of them.  Leaving #162 Sammy Drake for a quest that did not last long to
re-complete the master set.
NNow if you want obscure variations, Ken Morganti, prior to his taking a
pause, was joining me in an unhealthy quest to get the 1971 Kellogg's with and
without 1970 in the copyright, PLUS all the text and stat variations.  A 75 card
set, that probably has over 200 cards for a master set AND Ken and I also are
trying to do the Red Man tobacco with the different offer variation dates on
the back.  Of course I take that 1 step further and want them with and without
tabs, so 4 sets of the Red Man are being worked on here.
Bama is working on a master set of 1934-6 Diamond Stars, Chuck Paris (another
FOOT member) is working on all the back variations for the T-206 set (now
that is an impossible quest) and also the 1935 Goudey back variations.
Not that I have listed them, but I can see myself trying to get different
abcks on teh 1936 Goudey and the different colors on the 1941 Goudeys, should I
ever compelte those 2 sets, which is actually a possibility in this lifetime.
Another ridiculous set to go after variations is the 1934-36 Batter Ups with
the different color fronts.  I cannot even find high numbers from that set, so
getting variations of them, is not even a thought.
Mike Rich
In a message dated 12/20/08 6:30:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,
familytoad@comcast.net writes:

> Peter, while I appreciate some of the blame, all bad thoughts about 1962
> Green Tints originate with Grant although some blame spills over into other
> OBCers like Big Al and some of the FOOT (Feet) members who seemingly collect
> everthing printed on cardboard extant.
> As for my own 62T collection, I show that I have 40 holes in the 62T binder.
> 11 of  those are regular , normal-sanity cards..although the high numbered
> rookie parade cards are tough, they are not impossible. The remaining 29 are
> assortments of cards within that second series where I might have the regular
> version, or even the green version...but not both. And some I just can't
> tell, or haven't figured out what the variation is supposed to be. I'm sure
> that's the way Grant intended it to be.

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:36:29 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Holiday Day wishes from Linda

Linda Fatak sends a warming holiday card along with a nice 58 Roy Face and a
54 Harvey Haddix Jr.

Thanks Linda!

Have an OBC Holiday!
Dan Angland

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:36:27 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: Miller Mail

Not only is LYNN MILLER a most generous OBCer, he is also among the quickest. We recently worked out an exchange of 2008 Topps Updates. I recieved my envelope today, the day after I sent his out. Sorry for the delay Lynn and Thanks again.

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:40:31 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Bill, Jim, Rick

Today thanks go out to:

Bill Ashton for 4 super hits to 1954 Bowman!

Jim Hatch for 4 super hits to 70-71 Topps basketball!

Rick Lyons for 3 HOFer hits to 1966 Ruboff -- Mantle, Koufax and Brooks Robinson!

A? great mail day, thanks guys

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:31:08 EST
To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com,
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Ken

Thanks out to KEN GOETSCH for a 1970 hi #, Mickey Lolich.

Thanks Ken,  BB
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Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:05:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Pre-Christmas Thanks

I received THREE OBC envelopes today, which really brightens an
otherwise drab, snowy day.

Bob Donaldson asked for 1974 Topps FB lists and ends up nailing 9
hits, including two checklists.

Rick Lyons also sends some gridiron - 9 1975 Topps hits.

TJ Valacak keeps our unending trade going with a 1970 Fleer WS, 2 65
Embossed and a 1968 Topps Game B-Robby, which in today's vernacular
woudl likely be B-Rob.  TJ also send a Christmas picture of his lovely
family and some more snow... Somehow, I never get to send payback on
the snow thing...  BTW, how'd Traci get that BoSox cap off for the pic?

Thanks guys!!!  Good thing I have a few days to come up with some
return fire.

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:44:25 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: Huge Thanks to John Stamper!

Thank you to John Stamper for sending out an envelope solid with '68
and '69 Topps hits, including Johnny Callison and Tommy Davis!
Happy Holidays!

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:54:02 +0000
From: John Scott Gray 
Subject: Its been awhile....

My friends,

It has been awhile since I have been able to spend some real quality time with
my favorite hobby! This fall has been a wild one, as I have been teaching
an overload this term, going up for a promotion at work (Ferris is one of
the rare schools in which a teacher can go for a promotion BEFORE they goup
for tenure), and working as an ethics consultant for a Centers for Disease
Control funded grant through a hospital in Grand Rapids (good money, but
lots of time). Still, I want everyone to know that going to get the mail is
ALWAYS one of the biggest highlights of my day, in large part due to thegreat
cardboard I continue to get from fine traders throughout the country!
I used to have a reputation for sending a ton of cardboard myself, but that
reputation has been hurting of late. I hope to find some time soon to remedy
that problem.... Regardless, thanks go out to:

Bob Bannon starts things off in an exciting way as he hits me all over the place
with back variations from the 59 Topps set (four), a 68 Topps upgrade(one
of the few nicer condition sets in my collection), four Exhibits (including
the great Roy Campanella), and the topper =96 a 1958 Topps Tigers checklist
variation =96 a tough card to knock off the list! Bob, you send me scurrying
to try and dig up return fire, but I doubt I have anything that can
touch this lot! Thanks!

Anthony Arbeeny sends two wonderful flats my way, with the first containinga
scp from the baseball world (a 62 Post Sam Jones) and the second bringing
hockey (a 74-75 Topps scp) and pigskin (3 from 1974). Thanks for the great
mix Double A!

Bob D=92Angleo hits my mailbox on three separate occasions with flats of cardboard
fun! Of course, Bob was just hitting on my wife (at least hitting on
her lists), as he sent three SCP of of her favorite player - she thanks you
and I thank you!

Ken Goetsch sends two packed flats my way, with each flat bringing thirteenlucky
hits to my 74-75 Topps basketball list! Thanks for all the help Ken!

Randy Griffin offers a boost to my collection with two of the last five coins
I needed for one of my newer coin sets! Randy also adds a little extra joy
to my world, sending more recent Carlton Fisk card for that binder! Thanks
for thinking for me Randy!

Kevin Martens sends some uv love my way in the form of six Goudey looking hits!
Thanks for the helpers Kevin!

Peter Mead sends a DCP of well loved 1951 Bowman cards -- they were loved before
and are loved again! Thanks for the hits Peter!

Mike Rich was not content just helping me get closer on some sets at the National
=96 he had to hit six different sets, with a SCP each to my 61 and 62
Topps stamps, a Topps peel-off, a 75 Kellogg=92s Rollie Fingers, a Milk Dud,
and a 68 OPC Vada Pinson! Great cards all around Mike =96 thanks for thinking
of me!

John Stamper certainly knows how to make an impression =96 this time he hits
two of my more rarely hits lists, sending a Golden Press John McGraw and a
Lee Stange from the Strange 1969 Milton Bradley set! Thanks for the DCP John!

Mark Talbot hits me again with two flats, with the first bringing birthday greetings
to my door a couple months ago (and three 1959 Topps variations) and
the second sending something for me (a 1939 PlayBall) and two Pudge cards
for my wife=92s collection! Great stuff -- puts smiles on all the faces in
this house!

Thanks again, all around!

Be happy,

John Scott Gray

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:44:46 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Thanks Mark!

Mr. Talbot sent along a couple of cards...one of the Christmas variety,
the other a '56 Kansas City A's team..thanks Mark, and all the best you
to as well!

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

Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:17:10 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Geno sends some Indians out West

Thanks to Geno Wagner for some great cards from the 1933 Goudey Indian Series
of 48 cards R-73. A beautiful looking set of cards and these are a perfect
fit with the others, well loved. The 4 cards depict Red Jacket, Santana,Ute
Tribe Chief and Osceola. Included was a Babe Ruth UV for my Daughter.

Made my Day!

Thanks Geno

John Stamper
=================

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:35:13 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Xmas Eve thanks from Glasgow

Hey guys!

Thanks out this morning to Bob Donaldson who knocks a trio of 1974/75 Red Wings off my list. A nice way to start my final day at work before breaking off for the holidays (I'm off until Jan 12th!!)

Glasgow, Scotland

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:16:40 -0600
From: "Randy Griffin" 
Subject: Christmas Thanks!

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season!

Jim Hatch sends three 70/71 Topps BB Tall Boys--which fit in very nicely with
my other cards from the set!  Thanks, Jim!

New guy, Richard Dingman, sends a 54 Topps Phil Cavarretta card for my birthyear
set.  Welcome to OBC, Richard!

Kev Martens sends a lovely Christmas card, a Santa and Ms. Claus card, someBabe
Ruth hits and a great looking 57 Topps Elmer Valo.  Thanks so much, Kev!

Finally, another Fitak pak arrives before Christmas.  Along with the lovelyChristmas
card with some very old Christmas stamps on the envelope were some
German Cigarette cards and the 53 Sibby Sisti and 54 Bowman Saul Rogovincards.
 Merry Christmas to you, Linda!

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
=================

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:44:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Roth is Santa's Halper

Hi gang,

Christmas Eve thanks go to Don Roth, whom I believe must have bought
out the estate of collector Barry Halper.

Don sends me three team sets of Yankees minor leaguers, which includes
Mike Lowell, Lyle Mouton and D'Angelo Jimenez. Great stuff.

Don decided to keep the Mick's liver, however, as that was the gem of
Halper's collection.

Thanks Don, and Merry Christmas to all!

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

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:51:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Gersh and OBC Santa

No worries, I didn't open my Santa package early.  It's just that I
received another package from another kind of OBC Santa - Lynn Miller.
He is like the Energizer Bunny - he just keeps giving and giving and
giving!  Lynn sent a 76T Hornsby, fifteen 1968 Topps hits and
FIFTY-EIGHT 1969 Topps hits.  The highlight is a 68 Pitching Leaders
card with Marichal, Gibson and Jenkins.  Hmmmmmm, not a bad 1-2-3 in a
starting rotation.

Larry Gersbach sends some nice cardboard with a 62 Ralph Terry and 7th
Checklist, a 70 Scratchoff Rich Allen, and a 61 Fleer Red Faber.

Thanks Guys.  Merry Christmas OBC!  I look forward to reading the
reports tonight and tomorrow.

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:39:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Linda!

Along with a nice Christmas card, Linda Fitak sent a nice hit to my '68
Topps and a high numbered hit to my '70 Topps.  Also enclosed were
several neat foreign cards.  Thanks Linda for my first Christmas

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:16:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Valacak thanks!!

TJ VALACAK sends a Christmas greetings along with '65's Juan Pizzaro
and appropriately enough Jesus Alou!  Thanks TJ!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:01:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller

Lynn continues to hit my lists as well. This time 2-57 topps,9-59 topps
most back variations 2-60 topps grey backs. Tommy John and Nellie Fox
in 64, 2 leader cards and Norm Cash in 65,2-66 topps and 3-76 topps
with a couple more leader cards. Thank you very much for the great
cards and Merry Christmas to you and everyone else in OBC. Rick

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

To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" ,
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:24:14 -0500
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

Recent arrivals to Connecticut include:

Brian Betza hits some second sets from the seventies with some pretty decent
players.  Dave Parker, a Pete Rose record breaker, and a George Brett/Bill
Madlock batting leader card.  Thanks Brian!

Aaron Shirley sends an SCP of a HOF.  A 1977 version of Dave Winfield.  Thanks

John Stamper surprises me with a envelope spanning 4 decades.  A 1971 Fleercard
of the 1929 World Series and a 1950 Bowman of Walker Cooper along with
a couple of unmentionables.  Thanks John!

Also my Secret Santa package arrived last week courtesy of Carl Mura.  Only4
more hours until I can rip it open.  After I put together a play kitchenset
for the little one of course.

Happy Holidays everybody!
Bob Reed

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To: "uthminsta1" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:39:16 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Secret Santa Report

Hello All,

I received my Secret Santa card box about a week ago and stuck it on the window sill of my office where it tempted me each and every day, until about an hour ago.  My secret Santa Aaron Shirley knows how to pack a box with cardboard goodies.  I was especially pleased with a `34-36 Diamond Star card of Fred "Dixie" Walker, very cool.  Aaron also includes (135) assorted shiny cards from retro sets that are on my want list including a large stack of Conlan-like Babe Ruth cards that should do major damage to that list.  There were some great baseball names in this group, like Cochrane, Mack, Frisch, Hubbell, Cy Young, Mathewson, Plank, Gehringer and Shoeless Joe to name a few.  The group also included (35) assorted TIGER cards from more recent times that I can always use.  Nice surprises throughout - Thanks Aaron!!!
Mr. Shirley also included a short stack of Animal cards for my daughter Kendall.  (42) assorted British Tobacco & Tea cards were sent especially for my daughter.  Now at 15 years old the reaction was not as it was a number of years ago but we did sit and look through each card and she identified as many as she could.  It was kind of like old times but with little of the hoopla and fanfare, Aaron she did like the cards and I certainly appreciate you thinking of her.  She concluded with "Daddy, will you put these in my binder for me?", so I guess they are keepers.  I hope to share the binder with her again when I get them organized for her and perhaps have her drop Geno's daughter a note with some of her dupes.  She's not too much different from her Dad though, at 15 I had little interest in cards - it was the final year I bought a pack (my 1970 cards were in the best shape when I found them again some 20 years later).
Aaron, your cardboard package certainly put a smile on my face and I thank you and all of OBC - Merry Christmas to ALL and to ALL Goodnight!!!  BE WELL!!!

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:44:51 -0600
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Santa Strikes!

Via the Post-man, PETER MEAD, who sent in a twelve-pack of goodies for the twelve
days of Christmas, including Bowmans from 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 B/W,
Posties from 1961, two from 1963 including a very nice Don Drysdale!, and2
Canadian Posties from 1962.  Plus there were a 1953 Topps and two topps from
the stratosphere in 1971 and 1972!  Great Christmas gift, Peter, thankyou
very much!

Father Pat

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Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:01:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: "Twas the night before" thanks

Two thank-yous due before I go to bed and get up tomorrow and get my
Christmas gift from sANTa (hint, hint).    RICHARD DINGMAN sends me a
newcomer's welcome...oh, wait, I'm like 9 guys from being the newest.
So Richard hits me before I'm able to get him a welcome to the club
package, which shows me that someone chose wisely in accepting him to
the group!   He sent a 1960 Topps, a 1974 Orlando Cepeda=97I like that
guy and I like that the set is down to TWENTY-SIX!--and a 72 Topps
pitching leaders #93 with Jenkins, Carlton and Seaver.  I love cards
with multiple HOFers!  Thanks, Richard, and welcome to OBC!  I had tried
to get you that last 78 variation you needed, but one of these clods
beat me to it.  I will get you back soon!  BILL ASHTON proves (yet
again) that there is no getting even in OBC, because my last return fire
for him just hit the mailbox yesterday and today I got more cards from
him!  Bill hit my favorite 50s set with a 54 Bowman #188, Frank Smith.
Joining Frank were a Mickey Lolich Black Beauty, a Twins rookies Black
Beauty, and a 75 Topps.  Bill, much obliged=97and back to the dupe box
again.  Seriously, thanks for your great campaign against my wantlists!
Merry Christmas, Guys and Linda!  May you each have a joyous day!  Mike

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:23:17 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: OBC Santa Geno

I anxiously rode home from my swing shift to get to my Christmas presents.
First were some very nice and thoughtful gifts from my sons, the one living
with me and going to college here and the other one who flew in from Norfolk
to spend a few days with us. Secondly it was time for my gifts from
my OBC Santa. I was thrilled here as well. A vintage Hank disc, a Hallmark
Christmas ornament of Hank with baseball card, and a shiny Hank card.
Great stuff by themselves. But Geno, being a career military guy like
myself, remembered my nautical background and sent me a set (75% anyway)
of a 50 card set of 1939 British Player's Cigarettes Modern Naval Craft cards.
A few years ago Steve Rittenberg started me on a similar set the 1954
Bowman Naval Victories. So now I have a companion set to go with that
one. The 14 cards missing are now on my wantlist. Thanks very muchGeno
for keeping the OBC Christmas spirit alive and well. I really appeciate
the thoughtful gifts. Lynn

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:28:37 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: More Christmas Cheer

This timely package arrived in the mail today to add even more cheer to Christmas:

Thanks to Rick Lyons who nails a really tough one from my vintage list,the
long sought after 22 June contest card to the 1957 Topps set. It's ingreat
condition and the score was not even written in. Wow Rick, that'sa
big time hit and I thank you very, very much. Lynn

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:07:10 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: OBC Santa

Even my wife knows who lives in Northridge, California so you reach great
status when my wife takes an interest in a package of cards.
LINDA FITAK got  stuck with me as my list is small and expensive that it is
hardly hit any  more.

But that didnt stop her from trying.  Like a 1960 back variation of  Tom
Brewer.  To continue on she laid into my OBC quest on my all OBC  football sets
with 2 1963 including Joe Marconi and Jim Schrader, 3-1970 of Jack  Cocannon, Ed
Weisacosky, and Ron Snidow.  4 for 1971 including Harold  Jackson, one of the
top recievers of the time, Bob Johnson the first player ever  selected by the
Cincinnati Bengals, Dick
LeBeau  who has been in the  news about his 50 years in the NFL and last but
not least a Player who will not  allow Dolphins fans for get Dan Marino any
time soon in Garo Yepremian.

Also along for the ride is her collection of interesting but unknow  cards.
I know they are German based card but since i cant speak any  foreign language
including English. I know its a car in a cactus field., a  couple of ships on
land.  My sister in laws who speaks fluent Spanish says  she will tranlate
some of them to me if i want.

Thanks Linda for a great Christmas gift and as usual you've outdone
yourself.  I really miss your package from the old days when i had  cards

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Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:49:46 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Santa Bama

Fellow Bama'n John Harrell sends a wonderful gift down on Santa's sleigh from
Biscuitland.  I was thrilled to open a large flat that enclosed a 1948
Louisville Slugger advertising poster from the year I was born, 1948.  It features
Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, and Johnny Mize among others along
with their current stats for the 1948 season.  This beauty will soon be framed
and hanging in a prominent place in my media/poker room.
Thanks for a special gift, Bama,
Merry Christmas,

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to Santa Ashton

Thanks this morning to my OBC Santa, Bill Ashton, for a nifty 1960
Topps of Stan The Man Musial. Great card, Bill, thank you!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:01:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: OBC Santa Thanks

Thanks to my Secret Santa, who served up an awesome variety pack from
the 50's and early 60's.  53 George Metkovich, 54 Larry Jansen, 55
Danny Schell, 56 Washington Team, 57 Lou Skizas, 58 Wally Burnette, 59
Lemon/Lavagetto/Sievers, 60 Chuck Estrada, and a deuce from 61 - John
Blanchard & Al Lopez.

Thanks OBC Santa!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:12:15 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Vegas Santa

OBCers --

A big Santa thank you goes out to Lynn Miller for a sweet Doc Hoblitzell T206!!  I added Hobby to my list not to long ago, since he's a common, but appears in a bunch of sets.  He went by Doc, because he was a dentist, eventually finding his way to the Army Denta Corps in WWI.  I just bought a pretty cool print of him, so I may add this card into the lower corner when I frame it.  Lynn also added some Bella Sera Horse cards - either he was extremely thoughtful in adding my budding young collector to his Christmas generosity, or he's trying to get me started on a new set of sparkly ponies!

Thanks, Lynn -- and Merry Christmas to all!

Take Care,

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:48:06 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Christmas Thanks

Thanks to my secret santa, Spike Glidden.  He sends an E95 Philadelphia
Caramel of Frank Chance!

Also Christmas thanks to my wife who gives me Zeenuts from 1921, 24, 26, 28,
29 to go into my type card binder as well as some cash with instructions to
make a BIG purchase.

Thanks Spike, Chrinstine!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:28:47 +0000
From: John Scott Gray 
Subject: Santa Strikes!

My friends,
My secret Santa (Randy Griffin) sent the seasonal OBC package my way nearlytwo
weeks ago, where it sat under the tree taunting me.  The taunting ended
today as I ripped open the puffy to find holiday greeting from Randy and his
family, as well as a wide mix of cardboard treasures including:
Vintage football in the form of six hits from 74, three from 1980 and threemore
from 1977, including Jim Plunkett!
Vintage basketball in the form of two 70-71s, three from 75-76, and seven 74-75s,
including Jerry Sloan!
Vintage baseball in the form of three Post cards (one from each year) and three
66 Rub-offs -- only Gibson, Ford and Mantle!  Wow -- rubbed off or notthese
are simply fantastic!
Lastly, Santa Griff threw in a couple of uv Pudge cards for my wife's collection
-- a very thoughtful addition!
Thanks for the great start to my Christmas morning!
Be happy,
John Scott Gray
=================

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:42:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks SANTA LUURS

Still enjoying all the presents with my 3- and 5-year-old, but I
wanted to hop into the computer/card room and say a HUGE thanks to
Santa Luurs for TWO cards from my top ten.  First was a 1970 Topps
Reginald M. Jackson - he of 563 home runs, but at the time he only had
77 of those under his belt.

The second was one of my new all-time favorite cards: a 1950 Bowman
Sam Jethroe ROOKIE.  I would give anything to have seen this man play
his first game.  Or any game for that matter.  Sam (as I've probably
said ten times) was the FIRST black Brave... very cool.

Very cool indeed, Santa.  I've definitely not been good enough to
deserve this bounty.

PS happy birthday to Randy Griffin and former member Richard Hankins.
And Jesus. :)

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:46:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Secret Santa strikes

Hi gang,

Opened up my OBC Christmas gift today from Geordie Calvert, and he
sends a two-page letter about how he thwarted pack searchers at the
store. Funny stuff, you guys would've been proud. Geordie had those
weasels running for cover.

So, to honor those guys, Geordie sends me a box of Topps Heritage 2008,
in which he opened the packs, substituted other cards and then super
glued them shut! Now this was some inventive stuff.

And inside, Geordie sends a bunch of different cards to plow through, I
love em all.

Thanks so much, and Merry Christmas!

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

To: ,
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:58:39 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Secret Santa Bob strikes

Bob D'Angelo was my Secret Santa and he sent me a very cool Al Kaline card!

Although he apologized for it not being vintage, I think he is wrong,  as the
little imbedded slice of an authentic game-used bat should qualify it asvintage!!

Thanks Bob and merry Christmas again to all,

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:24:14 -0500
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: OBC Santa report

Santa Fave Fallen drove his sleigh all the way from Olympia to deliver  a huge
assortment of goodies that play no favorites with the ole want list.  Included
with his delivery is a 51 Bowman, 2 55 Bowmans, including a nose bleeder,
5 53 Topps with Jolly Cholly Dressen, a 60 Topps nose bleeder, and last
but not least, a super nice 41 Double Play with razor sharp corners.  Dave
surely knows how to celebrate OBC holidays.  Wow!! bI'm gonna gaze at these
a while before puttiing them in their proper places.

Merry Xmas, Happy Hanukuh, and Happy Holidays to all.

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:47:11 -0800
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Super Secret Santa Sends Sensational Stuff!

Secret Santa (aka James Moleta) found three welcome presents despite my somewhat
tough want list.  Two were hits to the '44 project:  a 1954 Ned Garver
and a 1959 Vito Valentinetti.  The third was a rare hit to my 1951 Red Backs
list -- a #47 Tommy Glavino.

Thanks Santa!
=================

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:50:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Secrete Santa  plus

Santa does live up north, in Illinois.  My secrete Santa, TJ Valack,
sent a sleigh full of hits including: a 59 Hi#, 3 65 Embossed, 18 66s,
4 68s, 5 68 game cards, 4 story books, and 2 scratch offs.  And to topp
it off 2 hits to my 1955 set.

Also need to send out a belated thanks to Ryan Distelrath for 2 scratch
offs, both HOFers, Seaver and Stargell.

Thanks to everyone that has made OBC such a great organization.  I hope
everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:12:39 -0500
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Santa thanks

Christmas morning thanks out to Mark Zentkovich, who sends along a 66 A's team
card. Only problem is that I'll have to back the Nissan over it a couple
times to put it in appropriate condition to fit into the set. Also thanksfor
the UV of Lou Groza - one of my kids went to school with the Toe's granddaughter.

On an only vaguely Groza-related note - if anyone wants a good football read,
check out "When All the World was Browns Town" by Terry Pluto. It is about
the 64 championship team (sorry Ed Schott....). Some of the recent postings
have talked about why many of us are less sports fans than we used to be.
This book will remind you why we used to love the games.  It might even make
you like Jim Brown a little bit - or at least admire the kind of player
he was.

Hope all are having a nice holiday season. Hoping for a better 2009,

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:36:33 -0500
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: X-mas thanks!

Big thanks out to Santa Brock Hattox who sends along a tough '53 Topps high number from my list. A very nice condition card that looks completely out of place in my binder but is very welcome. Thanks so much Brock. Happy Holidays to all!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:40:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Santa Ken!

My OBC Santa Ken Pillion knocked my '73 Topps want list down to seven
with Dwight Evans rookie card!  If that wasn't enough, he sent Tom
Seaver's '70 Topps.  Thanks for the great cards Ken!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:40:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to OBC Santa (John Stamper)

Santa was in a finishing mood. John completed seven sets 1975 topps
set,1978 set with Hunter-Rose-Jackson,1979 topps Munson,1981 topps
Henderson leader,1992 topps with Griffey,1993 topps Whitaker.He's so
good he completed a set I never started 1980 topps supers set completed
in it's original wrapper.Thank you very much for put all these sets to
bed. Rick

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:01:54 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: Santa is a killer -- a set killer!

I didn't get too worried when my OBC X-mas didn't show up, figuring as usual my wife had intercepted it and hid it under the tree so as to prevent temptation.  Sure enough it emerged this morning with my wife saying "I know you want to open this one first so go ahead."  It has become tradition here that dad's first thing to open is from OBC!

This year's Santa was Rick Lyons, who killed off my 1976 wantlist with the last two cards ....the George Brett 2nd year card and the Ty Cobb All-Time Great!!  Fantastic stuff.  And for good measure he includes a pair of high number hits on my birth year 1960 Topps list - awesome!

Thanks Secret Santa!!!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:02:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out to:

SANTA-Remained anonymous but still thought I was a good boy by putting
a 57T-Don Hoak into my stocking. Luv those old Redlegs.

ANDY COOK-Sends in a T206 Monte Cross to complete a trade.

Much appreciation guys,

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:09:05 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: Louisiana Kringle

The Kris Kringle of Metairie, LA, Father Pat, sends a secret santa gift of a
very nice 54 Topps Gene Hermanski. Accompanying Gene on the sleigh were Bob
Gibson from the 61 Topps, plus a trio of 64 Phillies and Phillies team card.
Much appreciated, Padre!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:16:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Cooking again

Andy Cook, who certainly deserves frequent swapping status here,
sends along a pre-emptive package.  First up was a 1952 Parkurst.
Most think of Parkhurst and hockey, but this was their only BB set
and I am now just shy of 1/2 way (need 53/100).  What may have been
the highlight of the package was a 196??? Kahn's Aaron.  I cannot
tell the difference among the years in the late 60s.  The big book
said in a couple years he is Hank Aaron and a couple of others Henry
Aaron.  On this card, Hank Aaron is typed, but the facsimile
autograph is Henry Aaron.  I assume you go from the type to guess
this is either 1968 or 1969, but if you go by the autograph it could
be a 1966 or 1967.  Helps explain why I do not always know what I
have in my collection.  Then 3 T-206s get me to having 46% of the
set.  Getting oh so close to the magic 1/2 way mark, only 19 more to
go.  Andy does get me to the 1/2 way, or maybe over 1/2 way,
depending on how you view the set of 1963 Pepsi Coloa Colt 45s.  Andy
may have sent me all of what I now have.  I have had 1 for a long
time (Andy?), then last month, Andy sent me 2 more.  This package
contained 6 more (Hartman is a dupe), but this gives me 8.
Technically the set has 16, but 1 is such a shortprint, that many
coonsider the set complete at 15.  Therefore,l I am either at 1/2 way
or just over.  Regardless the set will be moved from the HAVE section
to the need section of my list.  Yet another spectacular package at
the hands of Andy.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:39:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to a pair of OBC Santa elves

The OBC Santas are getting a lot of thanks - but I received a pair of
flats from Santa's elves yesterday. So, thanks to GLENN CODERE for a 5-
pack of 1960 Topps white back variations, and to GERSH for a TCP of
1960 Leaf. Much appreciated, gentlemen!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:24:49 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Santa from Detroit via Indiana

Big time thanks go out to Santa Mark Talbot. Mark whom i have met in
Detroit, is from the Detroit area, and sent my santa package through Santa Claus
Indiana.  I have been looking at this for a few days dying to open this  finally
this morning i was able to open my package. Mark sends a great and very
interesting book called 1,001 FACTS ABOUT HITTERS  with very interesting  stats and
facts in it, and then there were a few "BOOKMARKS" in the 1953 Topps  form
and a note that they were to compliment the gift my wife gave....just  incase
anyone forgot it was the young kind from INDIANA named Mickey  Mantle.
Mark Thank you very much for this awesome package and merry Christmas to  you
and your family, as well as Everyone in OBC

Rob "The FIREMAN"
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=================

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:29:01 -0800
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "MIKE DIAMANTI" 
Subject: Santa is a Fireman!
Content-Disposition: inline

Well Gals & Guys:
My Santa is Rob Gioia - he of the bright red envelope.  The card inside
shows a cat wearing reindeer antlers with "Paw Humbug?" as the top tag line.
When you open the card it says, "Furry Christmas".  My kind of card, Rob!!
Rob's Secret Santa gift to me was two treasures --- '51 Topps Redback of
Eddie Robinson, and '51 Topps Blueback of Jim Hegan.  Both photos and cards
are in remarkably great shape.
Rob, I nominate you Fireman of 2008 for your excellent taste in vintage
Mike cats-are-not-reindeer-ever-Diowemontee

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:30:56 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: Super Secret Santa

Actually it was no secret that GREG CONWAY was my OBC Santa this year. What was secret, until very early this morning, was the contents of the flat he sent. When I pulled out the contents of said package, I found another brightly wrapped magazine sized package. Taped to that package were 5 smaller brightly wrapped top loader sized items. So impressed was my wife that she further extended the suspense and anticipation by insisting on taking a picture. She explained to me that we were going to do what the ladies in her Coach Purse Forum call a "reveal". Never mind, it's not what you're thinking. A reveal is a series of pictures displaying items as they are being unwrapped. So rather then use my usual thousand words, I'll use pictures instead (see attached). I should point out that the pictured items represent the completion of three Tiger Team sets. WOW!!! Now, as if that isn't enough the enclosed 1977 mag offered an article on "The Bird" following his ROY season with the Tigers. Ver
y cool! I noted with interest another article on "Checkbook Baseball" that bemoaned the $400,000 contract Reggie Jackson signed with the Yankees begging the question "Where will it all end and how will the game survive?" In light of the recent Yankee's signings, that question is even more relevant today. The writer, Bob Harding, prophetically mused "will they eventually force ticket prices up so that the game will be out of the reach of todays paying customer?" Unfortunately Bob, the answer for many fans is yes!

Thanks much Yaz, you are not just a Super Santa, but a three time hero as well. Much appreciated. Enjoy your holidays!

OK, Comcast only allows me to send 4 pics at a time, here is the first installment of the Reveal!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:33:08 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Christmas Thanks!

Hi, Guys!

A big thank-you goes out to Bob (last name unknown), who sent three hits tomy
lists, including a 1952 Bowman Marty Marion. He also sent two disks
with audio of games from the 1957 World Series,in which my Milwaukee Braves
upset the Yankees. Very thoughtful gifts!

Thanks! (and let me know which Bob you are so I can send a morepersonal

Have a great holiday!

Mike W.

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:34:10 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: Super Secret Santa II

Here are the last three Reveals!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:53:26 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, wierzbickim@ameritech.net
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: Fw: OBC Santa Thanks

A great big OBC Santa thanks to Mike Wierzbicki who sends me
the Willie Mays autobiography "SayHey" which I
have never read.  Thank you Mike...as you know Wilie Mays
was my idol when I grew up in SF and I have many fond
memories of watching him play CF at Candlestick.  All thru
little league till I graduated high school I played CF since
I wanted to be like Mays.  Then girls and music started to
interfere in my life...and well...  :)   Mike also sends
some great cards, including a 61T, a 62T, a 64T nosebleed
Bosox team card, (3) 65T's, a 66 nose bleed, and (9) 70T
nosebleeds!  Thank you Mike!!  I hope everyone has a safe
and happy holiday!

Thanks OBC!!

Jerry Coker

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:08:58 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Santa Mac

Santa Mac delivered a great T206 Chance yellow background portrait. This is the card that helped get me into prewar cards back in 1979. At the time I traded (probably much, much too much) for a T206 common from the older kid down the street. I forget who it was, but it was the coolest card in my collection. I was a subscriber to the old Baseball Hobby News back then so I found an ad by Kit Young and used my entire savings (probably $40 or so) to buy a T206 Chance yellow background. This was when Kit was still up in Washington before moving to San Diego. Unfortunately I think I eventually traded that Chance to the same older kid down the street. Thanks Mac, this card brings back fond memories of my first entry into prewar and the beginning of an vintage obsession (addiction?) that continues to this day.

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:14:17 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: OBC Santa and Lynn Miller make Christmas a card spectacular

Big thanks out to my secret Santa John Dahms who sent along a fantastic package
full of 50's tops hits that just floored me!!!! Thanks John

Lynn Miller also dropped my jaw with a box that choppee in hald my wantlistfrom
1969... just a huge boxful of fantastic cards. Thank you Lynn

Merry Christmas all!!!!

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:36:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: A"Mays"ing OBC Santa!!

RICH NIESSEN sends a super-sharp '74 Topps WS card with Willie Mays
from my Top 5 list!!!  He also makes me a land owner in the State of
Nevada--- so if anyone wants to stay on my one inch parcel I'll rent
it out cheaply!!!  Thanks for the great gifts Rich!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:01:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Thanks to Richard Dingman

I am very appreciative for a package sent to me by Richard Dingman
which contained a very nioce 1952 Topps card to knock that list down
another notch.  The card received was Dick Sisler and was very much
appreciated.  It won't be until the end of January when I get back
into my cards and start returning some to those that have sent.  I'm
sorry to be falling behind, but will get back at it pretty soon.
Rick Johnson

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:37:48 -0600
From: "Randy Griffin" 
Subject: Santa Bob!

This year's Secret Santa was Bob Saxton.   Bob's package arrived early in December
and had been resting safely under our tree.  The wait was well worth
it!  Inside a great looking old-style baseball tin were tucked about 70 newer
issue SF Giants cards from various years plus a trio of 53 Topps Archive
cards of Wilhelm, Lockman and Irvin, and a 52 Topps Max Lanier card.

Included in the large box were a couple of Baseball books:  "Baseball Confidential"
with some inside scoops by-lines by players and the most interesting
one, "The Iowa Baseball Confederacy" by WP Kinsella (Author of Shoeless Joe).

Thanks so much for the great package, Bob!  The best to you and your family,
as well!

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:48:57 -0600
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Secret Santa Chuck Paris...

Who sends a #5 1962 Post Mickey Mantle to make a big dent in my 1962 Post
wants along with a T206 Chicago National. Greatest cardboard under the tree!

George Vrechek

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:24:59 -0500
To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Jimmy Parker" 
Subject: OBC Santa
Content-Disposition: inline

In lieu of real snow this Christmas, I'll have to take delight in the flurry
of hits by OBC Santa Steve Hitzeman. Steve sends a package that hits 6
different sets from the mid-50s up to the early 70s, highlighted by a 58T
Nellie Fox A.S., a cool gray Tony Perez and a black beauty Carew. Thanks
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our fellow OBCers as well!

Jimmy "Catfish" Parker
...Save the gum for me!

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:36:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: thanks to my OBC santa (bob reed)

my santa went way overboard this year by sending me 5 seperate
envelopes, each with a little part of wish you a merry christmas with
instructions to open them up in order and sing the song....this first
was some 75 mini's...second was a nice assortment of old tigers, 3rd
and fourth went into the other thanks posting with the 5th a couple of
older wheat pennies....

great stuff santa!!!!!!!

much thanks and merry christmas

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

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:40:26 -0500
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Santa Thanks

Thanks out to my secret santa Joshua Levine for sending along a great diamond
star of Rolfe.  Thanks Joshua!

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Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:06:54 EST
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Aaron Shirley

Hi gang,
For the first time since I joined OBC, I wasn't part of the holiday
exchange. I did however, get an envelope with cards in it just a few days before the
holidays. Aaron Shirley located a few from one of my otherwise unmentionable
projects - all HOF'ers. So I did get to open up an envelope this week. The
best part was that I didn't have to wait until the 25th ;-) I hope everyone has a
happy and safe holiday season and may your cardboard wishes come true in the
New Year. TAYL,

Ken M

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

Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:41:29 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Christmas Income!!

My OBC Santa was Gersh. He pecked away at two of my lists. First, a pair
of '57 Topps cards, Ray Crone and HOFer, Don Drysdale. Next a pair of
'63 Fleer cards, Vernon Law and HOFer Bob Gibson. Thanks for the fine
'Christmas Cards' Gersh!!

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:08:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: EEK! Thanks Santa!

Santa EARL KILBOURN delivered Christmas cheer by way of a handsome
stadium calendar with some cards wedged among the pages! Included with
the hits were a sharp 59T hi# and a set killer! The 77T rookie card of
Bruce "3 piece" Sutter finally puts that 2nd set to bed.

Thanks Earl! OBC - You gotta love it!

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:48:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: White Christmas in the Woods (or Arbeeny Visits Central Washington)

After quite a day, with two kids in bed and two still holding on, I get to sit
down and enjoy the cards from my own personal OBC sANTa.  Or perhaps I should
say, Saint Anthony.  ANTa Claus adds to a great Christmas with cardsfrom
seven different Topps sets:  61, 66, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74.  Twelve great
cards (one for each day of Christmas), but I'll give special mention to:
'61 #469, now my highest of that set; '72 #517, the handsome Brett brother;
two highish '73s; and completing a great present, 1974 #160, Mr. Brooks
Thanks for the gift, Ant!  May your generosity be returned to you many times

...and to all, a good night!

Mike Rumley-Wells

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:19:43 -0500 (EST)
To: vct-vintagecardtraders.com@lists.vintagecardtraders.com,
From: nthomas@pol.net
Subject: Thanks to Richard

Thanks to Richard Dingman, who sends a great '53 of Pirate Johnny Lindell. Thanks,

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:21:50 -0500 (EST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: nthomas@pol.net
Subject: Thanks to a Santa in Starwood, MI

Fitting town name for a Christmas present to come from. My OBC secret Santa floors
me with 4 hits to my '59 list: just a bunch of commons. Guys with names like:
Ashburn, Martin, Snider, and Clemente.

I wonder if these guys were solid

Thanks, Santa.

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:32:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: The Real McCoys

Hi all,

I sent Mark Talbot some of the new UV cards that have the old Vintage
players on it and Mark sends back the real McCoy in the form of 3 1962
Topps cards.
Names like Ford,Mazeroski and Boyer.

Mark, I have to agree with you I do like the Real deal better than the
new UV cards!!

Thank you for the Trio of 1962 cards!!
Happy Holidays,
Kevin Martens

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

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" 
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:05:16 -0800
From: "Geordie" 
Subject: Christmas appreciations

First off, a belated Merry Christmas to everyone in OBC-land.  I hope you all
had a terrific day.

George Vrechek was my Santa this year.  I received a terrific envelope stuffed
with cardboard: 2 from '65, 15 from '68 (including Santo), 1 from the '73
football set, a John Riggins police card, and a couple of cool Dodgers -a
'76 Kellogg's Steve Garvey and a '71 Topps Super Osteen.  Thanks, George-
love 'em!

I loved reading about all the Secret Santa gifts thus far - keep 'em coming!

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:37:20 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: OBC Santa Thanks to...

OBC Santa thanks go out to, well, Brian Betza. No name on the package only an
address. I have sent many cards to that address that I almost have it memorized.

Santa Brian sendsa great mix of cards. 1964 Koufax/Drysdale/Maloney LL, a
Segui and a nose bleed Max Alvis...1954 Pete Runnels with very nicely rounded
corners (fits right in w/ the rest), a 56 Minnie Minoso WOW!, 1959 # 572
Billy Pierce All-Star and a trio of 71's. Orlando Cepeda, and a pair of WS
cards Game 5 with Robinson doing what he did best and Game 2 Buford Batting...w/
the great Bench behind the plate. Bringing that set to below 60cards

Brian, Thank you so much for a wonderful group of cards.

And Thank you all OBC for a wonderful year of cards (ok 6 months, so far)

John Stamper
=================

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:33:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: OBC Santa thanks

Thanks to my OBC Santa Bill Malson for a great statuette of Josh Gibson
plus 2 55 Bowmans, Jim Hearn and Frank Shea, 2 61 topps, Earl Torgeson
and Dave Hillman and 4 1962 topps including Bob Tillman. Thanks, Linda

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Christmas OBC thanks

Two pieces of Christmas cheer arrived for me this year.

JERRY COKER aka OBC SANTA sent a 1949 Bowman hit to my list, not the easiest achievement!

MARK TALBOT sends a 1963 Bazooka All-Time Great and three from my 1981 wantlist to keep it company!

Thanks for the cards and best wishes into the new year all around.

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:03:27 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Double Friday Thanks

Thanks to Gersh for 3 x 1952 Topps, a 1961 Post and 3 1963 Posts!

Thanks to Rick Lyons for 4 1962 hits!

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

To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" , Carl Mura
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:20:27 -0500
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Santa arrives!

Hope everybody had a safe and happy holiday!

My secret Santa this year was Carl Mura.  My list is getting tough to hit but
that didn't stop Carl.  He hits the 1962 Green Tint set with Barry Latman
and Jim Brewer.  Now there are some 1962 Greenies that are hard to differentiate
but not these two.  He followed that up with a couple of old Bowmans,
a 1954 of Tom Gorman and a 1952 of Andy Pafko.  The last item was an interesting
oddball item.  The four of diamonds with a old time photograph of a
ball player on the back.  I'd be interested in hearing more about that card

Thank you Santa for the enjoyable package!
-Bob R
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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:28:10 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Jim hits

Hello All,
Jim Hatch sends along 2 chips to the newly posted 62 set and 3 chips tot he77
charlie angels set.

Happy Holidays

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:08:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Mark sends me the Wagner card!

Hi gang,

Post-Christmas thanks go to Mark Talbot, who sends me a nice Christmas
card, and then sends a 1972 Kellogg's 3-D card of Lou Brock. And, he
also sends a Honus Wagner card -- the 1972 All-Time Greats version.
That helps that set out a great deal, many thanks, Mark!

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:46:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

RANDY GRIFFIN for a Christmas card and 3 pristine 1990 Donruss
variations, reducing to 22 the number of variations needed to finish
this master set!
Thanks, Randy, and Merry Christmas to you, too!
Richard D

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

Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:46:20 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: After Christmas Thanks

Richard Dingman sends out a FCP flat of 65's 2 Athletics w/ Team, and a pair
of Senators w/ Rookies Loun and McCabe. Great cards Richard!

Thank you

John Stamper
=================

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:10:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: A new set is "Hatch"ed

Thanks to JIM HATCH for giving me my first '70-71 Basketball hits!!
Never thought I'd be adding basketball sets--- what am I thinking!!
The best part of the puffy was the post-it notes Jim put on the cards
showing me the difference between the real and fake mustaches on the
cards-- thanks for the great cards and keen observation Jim!!

Brian Betza

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:22:38 -0500
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: thanks Jim Hatch

The gifts keep on coming ... Jim Hatch sent an envelop (don't you love those
OBC envelopes?) that contained a 76 Topps Jim Palmer, 5 68 Topps including
Gary Peters with his 2.51 ERA after 9 years in the majors (just think what
kind of contract he could get today) and 3 hits to my recently started 77Hostess

Much appreciated Jim.

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

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:17:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks Sean

Sean McGowan sends and SCP of the 1967 Topps 3rd Series Checklist.

Thanks Sean

Mike Mroz

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

To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:31:19 -0500
From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." 
Subject: Post Christmas Thanks to Gersh

After the scramble of Christmas with Kids and Grandkids I can finally settle
back and relax!

Gersh gives me great holiday cheer with three 62 Topps to add to my binder!!
  Jim Gentile, Don Mincher, and Ken MacKenzie.

Thanks Gersh and thanks OBC!

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:08:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Santa?

Hi all,

My Secret Santa (Doug Dejong) sends 5 Mets cards.
3 Mike Piazza cards, 2 Kellogg cards, One of those being a Tom Seaver
card (Real Nice looking card) and Doug also sent me my favorite AL
team ,The Tigers, schedule for 2009.

Doug, oops Santa.. Thank you so much for all the Goodies!!

Happy Holidays,
Kevin Martens

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC Thanks)
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:01:16 +0000
From: jrhatchjr@comcast.net
Subject: Granite State gracias

Tis a truly great day when OBC incomings outnumber the bills in the mailbox...

Gersh sends along 5 woddies from '62 including a Juan Marichal and a pair of team cards from San Fran and Balmer.  And yes Gersh: they will fit in just fine with my set, although it may have just jumped up a bit on the scale.  Guess I'll have to get a dog now, eh? :-)  Thanks a bunch!

Lynn Miller managed to stuff a full plastic sheet full of cards into a single envelope!  Nine more from '62 including two more team cards from LA and the Pale Hose.  Another neat card is the  Hot Corner Guardians card (#163 for those scoring at home) featuring Billy Gardner and Clete Boyer.  Problem is that these two fellas appear to be guarding the batting cage!  Thanks much for the hits Lynn!

Another old OBC friend, Linda Fitak, also sends an envelope stuffed full of goodies: a pair of 1962's including a Frank Malzone and three from 1960 featuring the Power Plus card of Rocky Colavito and Tito Francona.  Of course, Linda also managed to stuff some her other assorted goodies in the envelope as well, which is always a learning experience for me trying to identify some of the issues!  Cool cardboard indeed..much obliged Linda!

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

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:43:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thansk Linda

Today's mail brought another package from Linda Fitak.  I think I am
now two in the hole to her.  It contained 4 football hits - 1 each
from 74-77, a 1968 Topps and a 1961 Dick Bertell.  She also included
the usual bevy of cool and interesting British and German cards.

Thanks Linda,

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:19:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

LINDA FITAK, who sends a 1953 Topps of Gil Coan in an envelope on which
she put an equally vintaged Ohio sesquicentennial 3 cent stamp.  (I
enjoyed hearing how you came by those.)  Also included were 1965 Don
Lock and Al Worthington (whose 1st 2 games pitched were shutouts), a
1966 Don Demeter,  a 1970 Ray Oyler, a 1990 Target Dodgers card of Bob
Hall, whose single year with the Dodgers (1905) earned him a .203
average.  This Target set is a new one to me and, as a Dodger fan,
might tempt me to collect it, and help me learn more about pre-war
(that's WWI, the one to end them all) Dodgers!
Along with the above were a number of German and nature cards,
straining both my natural history and my high school German, where I
once learned, and perversely still remember how to say, "Look out, you
goose, there's a bus coming around the corner!"  I don't regret my
education, it could easily come in handy some day!
Thanks for the nice welcome kit, Linda!  I believe I actually already
have something in the mail to you!
Richard D

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

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:02:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: Lindholme, Donaldson, McGowan Thanks!

Thanks to Brian Lindholme who sent out a whole bunch of hits to my
lists, including a very cool 1964 Topps Giants of Jim Maloney (that hit
my top 5), and a 1959 Roy Sievers!
Thanks to Sean McGowan who sent a hit to my 1965 Topps list (Jim
And also, thanks to Bob Donaldson who sent me an awesome Helmar reprint
starter set!

Jeff Newman.

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

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:20:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook,Jim Hatch,Bob Donaldson,Richard Dingman

I was able to swing a trade with Andy for the 48 Bowmans that were
burning a hole in his pocket so I got a Berra,Feller and Thomson.Jim
sent me 8-70/71 topps basketball cards.Bob sent me 7-73 topps football
cards and Richard sent me a 55 topps,5- 60 topps grey backs,61 topps
leader card and a 65 topps hi#. Thank you all for the great after
christmas special. Rick

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

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:55:33 -0500
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: Hatch is making the rounds after Xmas

Good evening all.  I been reading about Jim Hatch making several OBC stops and
NE Ohio was no exception with a DCP from '56.  Thanks for thinking of me
Jim.  Happy holidays to all in OBCJoe
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=================

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:13:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Schott thanks!

ED SCHOTT sends my first '69-'70 hoops hit with Laker guard Johnny
Egan-- "the smallest player in the NBA" he was an even 6 feet--
figured he'd be taller than SOMEBODY???  Ed also send a '78 Taveras LL
card (stolen bases of course) and a '72 Fritz Peterson!!  Thanks Ed!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:56:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Ah, Linda!

MRS. FITAK sends me a nice Christmas card with two sweet BOWMANS along for the
ride.  A 54 #165, Johnny Groth, and a 55 #216, Preacher Roe.  Great hits,
Linda, and much appreciated!  I love the progress I'm making on the 54's.
I also liked the Spanish township, the Chilean crest on a German card, and
especially the Great Eastern steamship. That British Maritime series is actually
pretty enticing.  I'll have to look into it.
Linda, you are a great collector and ALWAYS a pleasure to trade with.  Thanks!
Mike R-W

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

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:47:50 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Ken

BIG Time thanks go out to KEN GOETSCH for
four MINIs, as he sends 4 single stamps from the 1969 Topps Football
Four-in-One panel set. Included were a couple tough to locate
Cowboys....  Don Meredith and Don Perkins. Ken's generosity gets this
set down to single digits... 6 singles to go for completion. Thanks Ken!

--
Don Rice
http://www12.asphost4free.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

To: ,
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:26:43 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: That familiar Hamilton OH address .....

.... brings a very nice 52T my way, "Change of Pace" specialist Tom Poholsky.

Thanks Gersh !!!!
=================

To: 
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:00:34 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: Hit by Hatch

Like a winter storm JIM HATCH has moved through Ohio and has hit lower Michigan. Thanks out to Jim for an SCP hi number psycho which are getting harder to come by and very much appreciated.

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

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:22:32 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Holiday Thanks

Hello all
Happy Holidays to everyone and their families. I  want to send out a
thanks to 3 OBCers.

Thank you Richard Dingman Rich sends a very mice 1955 Topps Harry Doris
looking like it just came out of a pack
Thanks Richard
Father Pat who sends a very mice Christmas card that was received on 12/24
just in time to make the Christmas cards wall. oh yeah inside the card was a
card  a very nice 1955 Topps #5 Jim Gilliam
Thank you PADRE
and third
Mike Rumley wells Who sends over my way 2 1954 Bowmans The set I'm closest
to and my favorite set, in the past year or so i haven't gotten many hits to
the  set since I'm down to 15 and this week I've gotten 3 hits....Thank you  Mike

Thank you to everyone in the group and now its time to say hope you all  have
a Happy New Year

Rob "The FIREMAN"
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=================

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:29:29 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: *****THANK YOU CORRECTION*********

Hello all I must Make a correction to my last thank you
Thank you Richard Dingman Rich sends a very mice 1955 Topps Harry Doris  "
It should read
Thank you Richard Dingman Rich sends a very nice ***1954  Topps Harry  Dorish

Thanks Richard

Rob "The FIREMAN"
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=================

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:33:21 -0600 (CST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: Gersh attack

Seems like a few OBCers have taken advantage of the holidays to began some list bashing....
Thanks go out to Hamilton's own Gersh--for a couple of tough posties including traded SP 1962 Marty Keough and a 55 Red Man of Cincinnati's own Gus Bell.
Thanks Gersh,
Peter Mead

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:48:15 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thanks to Mike

Just passed by the PO box and found a super hit to my 1954 Bowman set courtesy of Mike Rumley-Wells - Yogi Berra!

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

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:15:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: Santa must be in traction

Not only did Santa return to Northridge but he brought two huge package
back with from LINDA FITAK.

She starts out with Bert Blyleven cards Woolworth hightlights, some
stamps that i've yet to indentify but know I dont have them.  Along
with the Blylevens came 2-1970 football cards in Clifton McNeill and
Dan Darragh. A 1971 of Andy Russelland a 72 of Buck Buchanan.  Last but
not least 4-1974 of Yary, Yarbrough and a checklist and being a Bears
fan the great Bobby Douglass.

Along with the the other cards that I can read but love to look at the
picture she sends.  All not official my 9 year old granddaughter has
interest in the birds and flowers she has sent.  Grandma Kris grave her
scrap booking material and i am looking into not glueing them to paper
before I give them to her.

Thanks Linda for the great packages.

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

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:42:44 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Two OBC Thanks

Two packages arrived yesterday. It's beena while since I've seen two on thesame
day. Nice feeling when OBC packages out number bills.

James Moleta sends a nine pack with a 63T, 63 F, 62, 61 F Judge Kenesaw Mountain
Landis, and a 5 pack of 60's w/ Reds Joe Nuxhall and Jay Hook. Great cards

Bob Donaldson sends over 19 Helmars with a Joe Jackson.

Thanks OBC

John Stamper
=================

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:05:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Jeff

Jeff Whitworth sent a nice hit to my '59 Topps and '68 Topps sets plus
an unmentionable.  Thanks Jeff!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:17:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

Ed Schott sends 9 hits to my 63 set including 3 Rookie Stars and cards
of Joe Nuxhall and Gordy Coleman.

Linda then hits several sets that seldom see action including a 55
Bowman, 57 Topps, 58 Topps, 2 62 Topps, and a 64 Topps.

Thanks gang.

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

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:31:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Rhymes with Nick

ANDY COOK sends me one card.  That card is a 1969 Topps #500.  I think
I might actually be able to complete that set now.  You're awesome,

Mike R-W

PS This is only my second of these, so the thrill is still pretty
boyish.  Rick Johnson hit me with a '68 version in his
"welcome-to-the-club" box.

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:07:16 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: post christmas thanks to Sean, Jeff and Brian

Sean McGowan sends along 4 cards to my newly started 65 topps set,
along with the cards he sends a note saying he was sorry he couldn't
send more......what a group this is when someone sends a surprise flat
and apologizes he doesn't have more!  great stuff Sean, and much thanks

Jeff Whitworth sends a flat with 6 cards for my 59 topps set...great
stuff Jeff!  thanks for thinking of me.

and last but not least, Brian Betza sends the 56 topps card of Tiger,
Frank House, and to keep him company a couple of 64 topps giants for
that newly started set.  thanks Brian!

thanks to all and thanks OBC

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:45:18 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: re: Christmas Income!

Though I did post thanks for my wonderful Christmas package from Gersh
and list the cards I received from him, one of the cards deserved a bit
more elaboration upon further examination. The '57 Drysdale card was as
most of you probably know, was his rookie card and so, even more special
in collecting, also deserving this extra shout out. Thanks Gersh!

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:17:30 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Newbie thanks

Richard Dingman sends a really nice52 Willie Schmidt for the collection.
Thanks so much Richard, these are tough to come by.

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:24:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn

Hi gang,

Monday thanks to go Lynn Miller, who sends a pair of 1952 Topps cards --
Bobby Avila and Fred Hutchinson. Awesome looking cards, thanks so much!

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:48:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Mark Talbot for a birthday card, and 2 58 topps, Jerry Walker
and my HOM guy-Yankee Gil McDougald. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Richard Dingman for a SCP 55 topps Thornton Kipper.
thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Bill Ashton for avintage Kennedy-Johnson political
pin and a 54 Bowman Jim Greengrass. thanks, Linda

My next thaks to Ed Schott for 9 1963 topps including Don Larsen and
Jim Gilliam. Thanks, Linda

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:42:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: birthday thanks (again) to MARK TALBOT

Today I received a legendary "Talbot special OBC birthday card."  And
I thought I had already gotten my birthday stuff when I received a
package from him 2 weeks ago!!!
This one included a couple of truly beautiful cards: a 1951 Topps Red
Back Al Rosen, and a 1953 Topps Art Schult.  Strangely, the first
thing I thought was that this card really looks like Mickey Mantle.
Thanks AGAIN, Mark!!!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:13:31 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Joshua

Thanks to Joshua for two Washington Nats for my son and a T213-2 Reulbach!

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:22:57 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: Thanks to Richard

Richard Dingman sends along a very nice 54 Topps Wes Westrum...probably going
to be the nicest condition card in that binder. Thanks, R.D.!

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:09:44 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Sweet Hits from Ed

Just received a nice 9 card flat from Ed Schott containing some well loved
63's with a Reds Jerry Lynch, a pair of 68's w/ McLain and 3 67's.

Great cards as always.

Thank you

John Stamper
=================

Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:15:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: thanks to

Bill Ashton for some really fantastic Phillies memorabilia.

Thanks a ton,
Richard Labs

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

Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:34:02 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jeffrey Whitworth 
Subject: Birthday thanks to Bill Ashton, James Moleta, and Mark Talbot

I enjoyed a great 38th birthday last week that was made even better by somenice
cards that I received. Bill started things off with one each =A253, =A254,
=A266, and =A275. James was next with six =A170s and three=A271s including
2 playoff cards. Mark hit me last with five =A279-80 basketball cards
and an =A181 Robert Parrish.

Thank you for a great Birthday!
Jeff Whitworth

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

Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:43:09 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Stampped by Stamper

Hello all
Today's mail brings in an envelope from Mr John  Stamper. John sends  a
nice little bundle of cards
John sends 3 hits to my 1962 Post set
5 Hits to my 64 topps set
and 1 hit to my 65 topps set
Thank you very much John

Rob "The FIREMAN"
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=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:20:13 -0600
From: "glen33" 
Subject: Birthday Wishes from Mark

Mark Talbot didn't forget my Christmas day birthday!  Sometimes, I wish I
could stop the clock for birthdays!  Oh, well!

He sends four 71 Topps Football cards including Bubba Smith and George Blanda
and the 70 Topps FB Earl Morrall.

Thanks, Mark!  As always, I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday/Christmas

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
PSCI WebMail

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

Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:35:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: Thanks to Secret Santa

My Secret Santa gift was waiting for me when I returned from NY after
Christmas.  A LARGE thanks goes out to Mike Diamanti for a spectacular
offering which included (1) 1951 Topps Red Back, (1) 1951 Bowman, (1)
1949 Bowman, (1) T206 white border, (8) 1954 Topps, (5) 1953 Topps, (1)
1952 Topps, and (2) 1959 Topps.  A great gift and much appreciated.

Rich Niessen

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:02:44 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Peter

Thanks to Peter Mead for six hits to my relatively short 1963 Topps FB list, including several SPs!

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

Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:21:03 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, brightair@msn.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: belated thanks to Richard Dingman

My apologies to Richard Dingman for the late thanks for a great SCP 54T Harvey
Kuenn! Nice card Richard!! I'm sorry for the late thanks as I believe
I received your RAOK the day my Mom and Dad arrived from Georgia to stay
with my family for Xmas up here in Vermont (also the day Vermontgot about
a foot of snow and I had to pick my weary folks up at the train station
around midnight :) Anyway...I found your envelop today with the enclosed
54 Kuenn and the card is very much appreciated! I hope everyone has asafe
and happy new year!

Thanks OBC!!!

Jerry Coker

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

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:12:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "youknowwhatproductions" 
Subject: New Years Eve thanks to Lynn Miller!

Out of the blue, Lynn Miller sent me 130+ awesome hits to my 1969 Topps
list, boosting the set from just 9% complete to a whopping 35%
complete! Thanks!
Happy New Year,
Jeff Newman

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:18:41 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: The Dingman, Lyons and Newman envelopes

OBC World,
Richard Dingman, Rick Lyons and Jeff Newman were kind enough lately to dropsome
OBC mail on me!

Richard introduces himself with a very nice 1954 Joe Presko who showed flashes
of brilliance on the Redbirds despite his losing record. Sounds like myfirst
job, booking insurance sales calls over the phone when I was about 15.
I never earned the cardboard fame that Mr Presko had, so maybe it's not quite
the same. Thanks Richard for the neat card!

Jeff and I colloborated on an envelope swap recently, and the one sent to my
house had 3 nice old baseball cards inside, including the highlight...a 1968
Tom Seaver. Thanks Jeff...I hope you liked your envelope as much as I did

Rick Lyons perpetuates the green madness by sending one of the checklist variations
from 1962. Imagine how crazy a collector would have to be to seek out
a card that has a comma on one line compared to the comma-less version.
( yikes...I almost typed "coma" and that might be more appropriate now thatI
think of it !!)
Thanks Rick!!

OBC Forever and Happy New Year

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

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:25:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Any group that would take me...

JEFF WHITWORTH and I have a nice exhange-fire going.  It bears repeating that
you guys bring good members into this club and I'm happy to be part of it
(Mark Twain's comments notwithstanding).  Jeff sent seven 1959 Topps to give
that humble list a boost, including Johnny Podres, Earl Battey and Chuck
Tanner=97I always enjoy seeing the cards of guys who I knew only as managers!
Jeff added three 1971 Topps, among them Philly Rick Wise.  I'm about 70%
done with the Black Beauties, thanks to you all.  Thanks, you all!  Thanks,

Mike R-W

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

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:52:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: FOOT Thanks

Last weekend I was able to get together with various FOOT members (most
likely a long winded Ramble will happen tomorrow).  Ron Perry allowed
me to go through a stack of Exhibit cards and I pulled out 4 to get me
within 125 for the set.  Mark Talbot gives me a stack of 1977 Topps
Cloth puzzle cards.  I am now down to just the bottom 3 cards for teh
AL team.  Amazing how almost every puzzle card i have seen are in poor
shape from gum on them.  Not just a stain, but warped onto the card.
Mark also let me pick a Red Wing magazine celebrating 1 of their many
Stanley Cups.  Quick thought, I need picture in picture to watch
Michigan State in teh Citrus Bowl and the Red Wings slap the upstart
Balck Hawks again in the inaugural hockey game at Wrigley, both at 1:00
est on New Year's Day.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:32:12 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Hatch of a thanks

Thanks to Jim Hatch for sending 5 hits to my 62 topps and a 74 topps thank
you from Snowy NY

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:56:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: Late Thanks

I would like to get caught up on thanks before year's end.  We returned
a few days ago from a holiday trip back East to NY and I'm a little

To Rich Dingman who sends a six-pack including (3) 1977 Topps and (3)
1978 Topps.  Very nice cards and I appreciate you reducing my wantlist.

Jeff Newman  hits 4 sets with (1) 1966 Topps, (3) 1967 Topps, (3) 1968
Topps, and (1) 1969 Topps.  Thank you, Jeff.

Larry Gersbach welcomes me to OBC with a fattie containing (1) 1948
Bowman (my first), (3) 1975 Hostess, (2) 1977 Hostess, and (6) 1979 O-
Pee-Chee.  Great cards, Larry and thanks for the welcome.

Happy New Year to all my new friends at OBC.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:32:25 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: final thanks of '08

PETER MEAD sends a tcp of 52 bowmans, including dick sisler, who's 65
baseball card as reds skipper is visible in my mind.  tnx peter!

RICK LYONS sends a skinned bubba church from the same set.  tnx  rick!

final thanks to December 31, marking the end of the worst year i have had  in
26 years of portfolio management.  on friday, all of my clients will be  even
for the year!  hooray!

a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous new year to one and all!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:04:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Jim Hatch

Big thanks goes out to Jim for a 1955 Topps card of Bob Lennon.  great
stuff Jim!

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:20:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to Bill & Peter

My final 2008 OBC thanks are extended to BILL ASHTON for a 1954 Bowman
of Redleg SS Roy McMillan (and a Milwaukee Brewer Sauasages card to
keep it ocmpany), and to PETER MEAD for a 1952 Bowman & a birth-year
1962 Topps FB.

Bill & Peter - thanks!

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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:25:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: Spit

Ball, vaseline ball or whatever he threw - Gaylord Perry the 1968
version and a really great 1965 comes my way from Bob Bannon.

Brian Betza also sends some unmentionable uv cards(2008 Topps update)
to me.

Thanks guys,
Richard Labs

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Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:20:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: thanks to Mike Mroz

Mike sends another flat just chuck full of cards for my 78 football

thanks a bunch Mike.

be well