================= To: Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 08:45:38 -0500 From: Bob Reed Subject: Incomings A couple of arrivals this past week. First the guy who keeps the postal service in business, Mark Talbot, hits an unmentionable set whose contents will be detailed elsewhere. Thanks Mark! The second arrival came from a former Major Leaguer. This past Christmas Iordered my son a book that contained addresses of past and present ball players. I sent out our first envelope a few weeks ago and received the SASEback yesterday. I sent 6 cards to that great underrated pitcher of the early 70's, Bob Reed. I asked him to sign 4 for my kids and to keep two for himself. His return envelope contained his 4 1971 cards signed as well as a bonus, a signed J.D. McCarthy postcard. Unfortunately he didn't write a note as I hoped but at least he sent it back. We'll probably pick some more players to write to. I may considered an attempt to get an entire set signed. If anybody would like to request an address let me know. Please try to keep it to one or two so I'm not too overwhelmed. Thanks Mark and Bob! -Bob R Climb to the top of the charts!Play the word scramble challenge with star http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icidstarshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan ================= To: Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:30:42 -0500 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: thanks Jim S. Jim Silva sent a 73T card to help me along with the 73T set. Thanks Jim, Mark Holland Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/ ================= Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:03:40 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards Mark Talbot sent me some rather unique cards. 1959 Topps glossies. I love this stuff. Some kid must have just had too much time on his hands and decided that that laminating gizmo he had ought to be good for something. Thanks Mark, these cards look great in the binder with all those "regular" cards. Jim Silva sent a '72 and four '73 Topps cards, topped off with a Tiger, Gates Brown. These cards aren't laminated, but they are unique. They all have nice pointy corners and no crinkles, tearing or scuffs. Thanks Jim John McLaughlin **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ ================= Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:58:30 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Rick Lyons for a 60 topps card of my favorite pitcher Whitey Ford and 5 1962 topps cards including Ken Boyer and Dodger catcher Norm Sherry. Thanks, Linda ================= Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:53:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for 12 Fleer Harlem Globetrotter cards including Jackie Jackson, Bobby Hunter, Mel Davis and Clarence Smith. Thanks, Linda ================= Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:36:40 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: DaPatriot1@aol.com Subject: sat thanks Thanks go out to Tom Massimo tom sends 2 packages 1 containing a Brooks robinson auto card and 1 containing 2 hits to my 62 topps including a very very young Tim Mcarver (he still looks like a mean man)...lol Thank you TOM Rob "The FIREMAN" **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ ================= Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:25:24 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Subject: Thanks to Lynn Thanks to Lynn Miller for a great autographed photo of my childhood hero, Stan Musial. Take care, ================= To: Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 14:14:46 -0500 From: "Chuck Paris" Subject: One last Super Bowl thanks ... goes out to Peter Mead. Who apologizes for being late (no problem, Peter !!!!!) then hits my 62P list twice including SP Norm Larker!! Thanks Peter !!!!!!!! ================= Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:25:53 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "kevin71058" Subject: Good Reading Material from Glenn, Muy Superbowl Winnings Hi all, I am heading on a cruise in about 2 weeks and I was just telling my wife I wish I had something of interest to read for the trip and out of the blue, Glenn Codere sends over a 1956 Baseball Digest. Glenn, you must have ESP or something.. Thanks for the reading material!! Happy Trading, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:17:19 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ddejong@everestkc.net Subject: This weeks thanks Dr. John Scott Gray graced my mailbox earlier this week with an even 6 pack of 71 black beauties, which included a Padres TC and the last remaining World Series card from that year's list. Many thanks! ================= Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:12:18 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: digdugdig@webtv.net Subject: 2 timed!! Two-timed has never felt better as a pair of OBC packages arrives to the banks of the Siuslaw River!! (With all do respect), the Old man IN the sea...ok...maybe not any more...LYNN MILLER sends a puffy .... a half-rack, if you will...9 60T's and a trio of 59's including "the walking man", Eddie Yost and a Ted Bowsfield that states that he was a high school "socker" star (UER??!!)...or should that be Soxer star, since the bio hilites that he defeated the Yanks 3 times in '58....the "Nation" was born much earlier than George Jr. heh???? BILL ASHTON also makes an appearance with a super sweet 52B of Cubbie Phil Cavaretta and 4 60T's including....ok...another UER...via ink!! Ed Sadowski has Angles wriiten next to Red Sox on the front so, I guess he was traded....but there's no reference to whether it was a GOOD trade (guess that would be a right angle) or a BAD trade (maybe an obtuse Mucho thanks to Lynn and Bill for the cardboard, the thought, and lettin' me have a little fun with it 'cause...that's OBC...'nuff said!!! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC Thanks) Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:19:05 +0000 From: jrhatchjr@comcast.net Subject: TWIT... ...means This Week In Thanks! Dr. JSG send along a great four-pack of '62 woodies. One a very fine example of Curt Simmons which will look out of place in my set-in-progress. However, the other three will fit in nicely: a Pride of the A's (Jerry Lumpe???) and Mike De La Hoz both with writing on front, accompanied by a Joe McLain which exhibits creases, folds and zero corners! The good Doctor must have done some srounging to even find my wantlists, which now that I think about it, hasn't been posted in a couple of months ;-) Many thanks for the cool cardboard! Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:14:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Thanks Bill Thank you to BILL ASHTON for a nice SCP from the 1953 Topps set. Bill sends over Joe Black to add to my 53 collection. Thanks Bill! ================= Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:43:43 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Massimo" Subject: Thank you Brian Betza Big thanks goes out to Brian Betza for 1953 Topps of Tommy Byrne, a pair of 1955 Bowman, and a 1956 Phillies Team Card. Great stuff Brian! ================= Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:34:32 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "uthminsta1" Subject: Thanks to Bill Ashton Bill Ashton sent a very nice package that arrived today, and the full contents are described more on the UV server. But the prize of the box was... 1966 Topps Larry Sherry 1964 Topps "Davis sparks rally" world series card And four hits to my 1961 Topps set, two with convenient holes to hang them up if necessary. Thanks Bill ================= Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:26:03 -0500 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks Lynn A shout goes out to LYNN MILLER for a surprise hit (actually 40+ hits!) to my OBC-only sets from the 1960s. Lynn strikes out of the deep blue with hits to several sets spanning the decade, and all are greatly appreciated. Now, Lynn, if you actually had a hittable want list.... ;-)  
(I'm digging deep to work on it!). Thanks!  
--
Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
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Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:22:14 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com,
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for some nice OPC's - three from 1970 and one  from
'79 - his part in a recent trade.

Much appreciated.

Bob  Corvello
42 Winston Drive
Washington Depot, Ct. 06794
860  868-2939

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Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:35:36 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Bill attracts more thanks!

Another thank you goes out to the busy Bill Ashton, this time from Glasgow.

Bill adds a pair of 1965 Dodgers and a Detroit Lion (Roger Brown) from the 1965 Philly set to the Codere collection. He also sent along an assortment of shiny Tigers, which I'll thank him for a second time elsewhere!

Glasgow, Scotland

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Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:41:32 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Thanks JD

Fellow Long Islander Jeff DeLott sends over a nice flat covering a 67, 68, 58, a high number 65 and a 52 Ted Gray.  Thanks Jeff

Have an OBC day!
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Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:28:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Bill Ashton

Big thanks goes out to Bill for a 1953 Topps of Cliff Fannin.

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Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:36:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: A HEART felt thanks to Glenn!

Although it isn't cardboard, a big thanks to GLENN CODERE for sending
over a beatuiful looking soccer jersey from the Hearts of Midlothian
team.  I should give a  little background here.  I was born and raised
in the town of Midlothian, Illinois, which is a south suburb of
Chicago.  The name Midlothian comes from the original settlers of the
town, who were of Scottish decent.  A ew months ago, I asked Glenn
about Midlothian, Scotland.  He provided me with some great historical
background and also sent a few Hearts of Midlothian game programs my
way.  Now, I have a jersey to add to the collection.  Glenn, this is
truly a special gift.  Thank you so much!

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Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 19:32:02 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Player hits

AARON SHIRLEY sends cards for Spike Owen and David Segui my way, correctly guessing that they get special attention in the Glidden household. Spike's card notes that was all of 5'9" and 165# at the time, probably a competitive size for shortstops up to the 90s. Makes me wonder what the average size is now!

Thanks Aaron!

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:47:57 -0600
From: "glen33" 
Subject: Thanks, Lynn!

A very nice envelope filled with goodies arrives from Mr. Lynn Miller.  I
have been battling pneumonia for the last two weeks--even spent a couple of
days in the hospital.  So, this was a very pleasant surprise!  He sends seven
1957 Topps including Harvey Kuenn and Curt Simmons.  Also included were a 58
Milt Graff, a 59 Dave Philley and the 54 Bowman NY Giant Davey Williams.
Thanks so much, Lynn!  Good to hear from you again.

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
PSCI WebMail

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Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:29:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Don Rice

Big thanks goes out to Don Rice for 6 hits to the 1957 Topps set
including Bob Grim and an Orioles TC.  Great stuff Don!

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Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:58:38 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Cards fly into Southeastern Michigan!!!!

Hello All,

Got to sleep in today as the snow storm we received last evening closed the schools today.  The trade off of course was a couple hours of snow shoveling, but I do get to sit down for a few hours now and catch up on hobby business.  A number of items have been delivered so allow me to thank:

Anthony Arbeeny who allows me to be included in his recent dispersal of `71 Fleer Globetrotter cards.  The SCP of Curley Neal is one of the grey back cards I have been chasing and certainly appreciated.  Thanks for thinking of me Ant-man!!!

Tom Housley sends me a couple TIGER cards Kirk Gibson and Johnny Grubb for the Year of the Month project.  Tom's name has been a regular in my Sterling Heights mailbox and I for one appreciate his diligence.  Thanks Tom!!!

Gary Mandell connects with a SCP TIGER card of Stan Papi for my Tiger collection.  This collection has really taken off and I am enjoying putting together the collection of local diamond heroes of the past.  Your help is duely noted Gary - Thanks!!!

Lynn Miller keeps Wyatt the postal carrier extra busy with two envelopes to Southeastern Michigan.  Lynn continues a familiar theme with a hit to the Year of the Month project with a Cal Ripken RC from Donruss - WOW!!!  The vintage selections came from the `76 SSPC set with cards of Dwight Evans, Luis Tiant and Dave Kingman.  Now that's not a bad group of players, you have always been so generous Lynn, Thanks so much!!!

Don Rice is kind enough to send me a `50 Callahan card of the 1st President of the National League Morgan Bulkeley, a cool card with interesting bio information.  Don also takes aim at the Year of the Month project with a Wizard of Oz card - Ozzie Smith.  Thank you for your kindness Don!!!

Finally, T.J. Valacek continues the assault on my Hockey collection with (9) selections; (1) from the `71-72 OPC set (Tracy Pratt) and (8) direct hits to the dwindling `76-77 Topps set with Kindrachuk, Nowak, Cashman, Bladon, Lorentz, Bergman, Hampton and Hickey.  It's always a pleasure to knock off these hockey cards, I really enjoy reading them as I did not collect them as a kid so it's all new to me.  Thanks T.J.

To these and all in this great group thanks and - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ------------ MARK
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To: 
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:31:31 -0500
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Thanks, Don!

Wednesday thanks out to Don Rice, for a six-pack of hits to the 56 set. One
card was famed mediocre catcher Harry Chiti - Harry is listed at 6'2", 220
pounds - but based on the photo, I think they must have weighed ol' Harry on
the moon...

Much appreciated, Don!

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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 01:21:28 GMT
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: ice storm incoming from Lynn

Well our post office didn't have electricity due to the lines down from theice
storm, but that didn't stop the mail lady from stopping by with a nicepuffy
from Lynn Miler - a pair of very nice 59 Topps and a dozen of the '62
woodies. Very much appreciated, Lynn!
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Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:15:03 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Cardboard Memories

A huge thanks out to DON RICE for 7 psychos and a great childhood
memory. Included among the seven 72s were 3 HOFers: Mays, Red Sox Rookie
Star Carlton Fisk, and a Bench IA. Also worthy of note was a guy with a
great baseball name, Bill Gogolewski who would have fit in well with the
White Sox during their Go Go era. As I was updating my 72T wantlist I
noted that with the Mays & Fisk cards, I had a run of 298 consecutive
cards in that set with the Aaron card breaking my streak. It was then
that I was visited by the past.

Flashback to the summer of 1958....... Excluding the infamous "not from
the neighborhood kid" my 2 closest collecting friends were Denny Chapman
and Billy Schlictt. Keeping with our boys will be boys competitive
nature, Billy came up with a great cardboard contest. The object was to
generate streaks of cards in increments of 25. The first person to check
off 25 consecutive cards on his checklist would win a pack of cards from
each of the other two. There after, the person who reached a 50 card
streak would win a pack from each and so on.
I got off to a great start being the first to amass a 25 card run. Being
the initial winner, I was able to include a stipulation that it was no
fair just giving the winner a nickel, the losers had to actually buy a
pack of cards and hand it over. A little salt in the wound you might
say. So, it's Saturday morning and I had bragging rights all the way to
Pic Nic's Market where my 2 cruddy buddies were forced to pay up in
front of G-d and everybody. My victory was dampened a bit by the fact
that neither pack I received contained a Tiger or superstar card, but it
was a triumphant moment none the less.
I think Billy won the next 2 rounds being the first to reach 50 and 75
card runs.

After that the memory falters a bit with the exception of an
unbelievable comeback by Denny late that summer. Through trades and lots
of lawn mowing, he was the first to hit what I remember as being a 275
card run. Upon opening his pay off packs the following Saturday, he
pulled a card that gave him a 300 card run AND he also pulled the
coveted #1. So not only does he get to rag on Billy and I for providing
him with the Williams card, but we both have to buy him another pack of
cards. Much to his delight and our chagrin, he pulls #70 out of one of
the packs. For weeks after that Billy and I argue about which of us
relinquished the pack with the Kaline in it. As an aside here, the
slightly torn and crumpled 58 Mantle that I have to his day was actually
pulled from a pack by Denny sometime over the summer. Being an avid
Yankee hater, he would express his disdain by crumpling any Yankee card
he got and tossing it on the ground. The small tears came about as Billy
and I tussled for possession while invoking the finders keepers rule.

OK, fast forward to the present day, 2008. It is difficult to believe
that I can remember incidents from 50 years ago and can't remember what
I just went into the next room for. Who was I thanking? A quick scroll
up, oh yeah, Thanks much Don, for both the cards and a long forgotten
childhood memory. Very much appreciated.

"We keep what we give away"

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Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:27:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Had this RICE a few hours ago and I'm still full!!

DON RICE finishes off my '78 All-Star set with a Reggie, to become a
hero but then continues with an 8 card '72 assault including Mays, Yaz,
Carlton and Seaver!!!!  Thanks Don for the "filling"  envelope!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:28:00 -0800 (PST)
To: Originaleek@webtv.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Cardboard Memories

That's a great story for the archives!!

Take Care,

--- Originaleek@webtv.net wrote:

> A huge thanks out to DON RICE for 7 psychos and a
> great childhood
> memory. Included among the seven 72s were 3 HOFers:
> Mays, Red Sox Rookie
> Star Carlton Fisk, and a Bench IA. Also worthy of
> note was a guy with a
> great baseball name, Bill Gogolewski who would have
> fit in well with the
> White Sox during their Go Go era. As I was updating
> my 72T wantlist I
> noted that with the Mays & Fisk cards, I had a run
> of 298 consecutive
> cards in that set with the Aaron card breaking my
> streak. It was then
> that I was visited by the past.
> Flashback to the summer of 1958....... Excluding the
> infamous "not from
> the neighborhood kid" my 2 closest collecting
> friends were Denny Chapman
> and Billy Schlictt. Keeping with our boys will be
> boys competitive
> nature, Billy came up with a great cardboard
> contest. The object was to
> generate streaks of cards in increments of 25. The
> first person to check
> off 25 consecutive cards on his checklist would win
> a pack of cards from
> each of the other two. There after, the person who
> reached a 50 card
> streak would win a pack from each and so on.
> I got off to a great start being the first to amass
> a 25 card run. Being
> the initial winner, I was able to include a
> stipulation that it was no
> fair just giving the winner a nickel, the losers had
> to actually buy a
> pack of cards and hand it over. A little salt in the
> wound you might
> say. So, it's Saturday morning and I had bragging
> rights all the way to
> Pic Nic's Market where my 2 cruddy buddies were
> forced to pay up in
> front of G-d and everybody. My victory was dampened
> a bit by the fact
> that neither pack I received contained a Tiger or
> superstar card, but it
> was a triumphant moment none the less.
> I think Billy won the next 2 rounds being the first
> to reach 50 and 75
> card runs.
> After that the memory falters a bit with the
> exception of an
> unbelievable comeback by Denny late that summer.
> Through trades and lots
> of lawn mowing, he was the first to hit what I
> remember as being a 275
> card run. Upon opening his pay off packs the
> following Saturday, he
> pulled a card that gave him a 300 card run AND he
> also pulled the
> coveted #1. So not only does he get to rag on Billy
> and I for providing
> him with the Williams card, but we both have to buy
> him another pack of
> cards. Much to his delight and our chagrin, he pulls
> #70 out of one of
> the packs. For weeks after that Billy and I argue
> about which of us
> relinquished the pack with the Kaline in it. As an
> aside here, the
> slightly torn and crumpled 58 Mantle that I have to
> his day was actually
> pulled from a pack by Denny sometime over the
> summer. Being an avid
> Yankee hater, he would express his disdain by
> crumpling any Yankee card
> he got and tossing it on the ground. The small tears
> came about as Billy
> and I tussled for possession while invoking the
> finders keepers rule.
> OK, fast forward to the present day, 2008. It is
> difficult to believe
> that I can remember incidents from 50 years ago and
> can't remember what
> I just went into the next room for. Who was I
> thanking? A quick scroll
> up, oh yeah, Thanks much Don, for both the cards and
> a long forgotten
> childhood memory. Very much appreciated.
> "We keep what we give away"

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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 07:44:25 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: again & again

Don Rice has my # on speed dial. Sends sends another pack my way with a perfect
55 bowman upgrade & a 51 bowan-joe tipton.

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:52:58 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: forwarding thanks

AARON SHIRLEY placed an order for me with "Rounding Third" so I wouldnt  have
to pay a 100% postage fee for the 2 cards I needed.  Today, I received  the
64 Boog coin and a 78 kellogg of dave parker.  thanks aaron!

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To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:29:28 -0500
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Thanks!

Not sure if I posted thanks to Rick Lyons yet.  Last week he sent off another
big package of OPC cards.  Rick seems to be on a mission to complete these
sets for me.  Thanks Rick!

Andy Cook delivers a delightful DCP.  A t207 Wilie to inch me closer to officially
adding that set to the list...and one of the coolest looking cards around...an
e101 Magee.  Thanks Andy!

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To: "OBC THANKS" 
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:40:31 -0500
From: "Larry Tipton" 
Subject: What Happens In Vegas

Lynn Miller presented me with 2 ballcards from my 1949 Bowman wantlist.

John Wyrostek and Grady Hatton.

Although I received these cards in Las Vegas, they did not stay in Las

I brought them home.

THANKS LYNN!

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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:51:29 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: A MAJOR COOK hits

Hello all,
Today i walked to my mail box an hour earlier then  normal, but i heard
the mail truck drive by so i went down. I love early  mail...and i found a lot
of junk mail and 1 package from a fellow OBCer...I was  excited. It was from
Andy Cook, whom I missed at the Reading show last weekend.
I went in to open the package which took me alittle  time because it was
in a plastic bubble envelope and i was upstairs and didn't  want to go to the
kitchen for a knife or scissors which built up the  anticipation more. when i
finally pried the package open i saw a stack of 55  topps.  In this stack Andy
sent me 35 1955 topps cards in dam near  mint condition  ....Wow I am
floored...Andy these are great  cards... THANK YOU so very much I love them
Thank a million

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:34:51 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: thursday thanks

DON RICE htis chicago with a pair of 54 bowmans.  tnx don!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:06:00 -0600 (CST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: The A train

Thanks go out to Andy Cook and his periodic waiver wire offerings.  Andy shares a complete set of 1974 Wonderbread football cards along with an Alvin Dark Royal dessert.  Mr. Dark has been uniquely trimmed.  All are appreciated--thanks Andy.

Don Rice shaes a miscut 39 Playball of Dutch Leonard. Great card Don--many thanks,

Peter Mead

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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:36:39 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: now you're cook-ing

ANDY COOK sends a complete 1978 kellogg set (lots of dupes available  now) as
well as a 1954 bowman of wheel of fortune favorite sal yvars and some  apba
football cards.  tnx andy!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

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Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:24:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Andy Cook

Big thanks goes out Andy for a trio of 1963 cards including Jim
Piersall.  Great stuff Andy!

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Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:34:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks

My mentor Chuck Paris sent a dozen beautiful creaseless cards with
pointy corners.  There were ten hits for my '58 Topps and two for
my '73 topps.  Great cards one and all!  Thanks Chuck!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:01:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks Andy

Thanks to Andy Cook, who send 4 off the waiver wire.  3 1960 Fleers -
Lombardi, Traynor & Pennock, along with a sharp 1955 Bowman Andy Pafko.

Thanks Andy!

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

Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:06:06 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: income!

Lynn Miller appears to be busy these days. He sent five '57 Topps cards
up here to Southern Indiana. One being Gus Triandos, (Gus Alert??),
joined by a Philadelphia Phillies team card, Al Worthington, Herm
Wehmeier and Gene Baker. Thanks Lynn!

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:21:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: More early March thank-yous

Thanks to ANDY and ED!
A couple of great packages to mention...

ANDY COOK sends a whopping 30 1963 Topps off a recent waiver wire...
This is some SERIOUS help for one of my weaker sets!  Thanks, Andy.

ED SCHOTT sends ten 1970 Topps mid-high series cards.  Wow, thanks Ed!

Funny thing about the cards from Ed... our neighbor brought them over
to my wife today, as they were placed in her mailbox mistakenly.
There's a really bright sign right in front of her mailbox that says
134, as well as the big bold numbers on the side of the mailbox.  And
the same thing with ours: 130.  I guess it's a good thing Miss Gladys
doesn't collect cards!!!  I wonder if any of the other neighbors have
been getting all those Mantle rookies that everyone's been sending me!  :)

Thanks again, Andy and Ed.

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

Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 23:30:16 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: From the Card Firm of Bannon, Betza and Miller

Thanks go out to these three in a big way. I tell you, this year thing is
working out real nice for me, and I'm also getting real close on my pre-National
goals. I may have to amend them. Recently picked up a bunch of 58s including
a  Clemente, Kaline, Hodges, Podres, Drysdale and Koufax. That should make
things a little easier (except for those damn yellow Clemente and Kaline. I
can't believe what they are selling for on Ebay....

Bob knocks off a pair of fair hurlers from the 77 list- Don Gullett and Joe

Brian shrinks the 77 list further with a pair of Bucs- Tekulve and Demery
(that kid should have had a better career..)

Lynn slams my 74 list with 32 hits and 2 more 77s!

Thanks LOADS, I think I need to update all my lists again. Should have a  few
wavier's from the assortment I got with the Clemente to post this  weekend....

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Biggies@aol.com, typecard@aol.com
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:47:15 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Kudos to Cook & Bannon!!!

Hello All,

I got a few items in the mail today so allow me to thank:

Bob Bannon for a `48 Bowman card, a very unusual `63 Topps Tracy Stallard card with a Ed Hobaugh back, and a couple of odd-ball items of Pete Rose and Bob Clemente.  These are just TOO COOL!!!

Andy Cook flips me an unusual pre-war item featuring pole vaulter F.T. Nelson from the Pan Handle Scraps "World Champion Athletes" set.  these are quite different from the T-218 set that I love so much.  If I can find more of these I might be persuaded to add them to my list.  Thanks Andy for this type card.

That it on the incoming cardboard front - so thanks to these and all in this fine group - BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 03:23:22 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

Thanks to Andy Cook for a 1934 Batter-Up. Of course, I don't quite know who
it is, but that brings about the fun of the chase.

Much appreciated, Andy.

Bob  Corvello
42 Winston Drive
Washington Depot, Ct. 06794
860  868-2939

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Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 04:12:15 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Batter up!

ANDY COOK sends a pair of 1934 Batter Ups, both with well-loved fronts that challenge the collector to ID them. Fortunately, I have the CSI team on call and they picked up traces of numbers and Detroit Tiger uniforms--final verdict was #41 and #66.

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Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:08:29 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: HOM/HOF HITS

Thanks yet again to BILL ASHTON for another flat of cardboard. Lately
there seems to be a steady stream of mail between Grand Blanc, MI and
Marshfield, WI. Every time I try to get even with Bill he comes right
back at me. Earlier this week I sent some cardboard his way and before
the week is out he sends 4 hits for my HOM/HOF project, two Psychos of
Tiger Manager Billy Martin who had a few of those features and 74T & TT
of Merv Rettenmund from my home town of Flint, MI. Thanks Bill for the
above and a few to be acknowledged elsewhere.

"We keep what we give away"

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

Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:34:37 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow

Another busy day at the mailbox here in Glasgow!

First off, a big thank you goes out to Andy Cook for a trio of 1963s - Smoky Burgess, Norm Bass, and Larry Osborne. All from the nosebleed and semi-nosebleed sections.

I also took delivery of a nice 4-some from a dealer which included a '62 Billy Hoeft variation and 3 football cards, a 65P Alex Karras, a 1969T Mike Lucci, and a '72 Unitas IA.

The last item I received was a little more unusual. I'm jetting off the Rome, Italy on Wednesday (along with 7 friends....yes, I have that many....) to spend a long weekend and attend the Italy-Scotland rugby international match. In addition to the usual paraphanalia that goes with attending these games (kilt, Scotland rugby jersey, etc.), I'll be catching my friends off guard by also sporting a natty pair of Scottish flag contact lenses. I found a company on the web that do them, and ordered a pair earlier this week. I'll be sure to get a picture or two that you can use to scare the kids/pets/neighbors.

Once again, thanks to Andy for the great cards!!

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To: "thanks" ,
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:03:22 -0700
From: "todd knowles" 
Subject: Friday Thanks

Inbound today from Lynn Miller, who sends an awesome 52T Ellis Kinder to add
to the Red Sox collection, and a 69T Don Mason.  I love Don's bio on the back:
'The slick fielding (read-.128 lifetime ML average) second sacker.....  Don
may hold the record for the lightest player (listed at 160 lbs) to hit under
his weight!

Thanks Lynn!

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

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

Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:43:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Rob Gioia

Big thanks goes out to Rob for 3 1954 Baseball Topps and a 1955
Baseball Bowman.  Great stuff Rob!

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

Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:32:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Friday Thanks

Andy Cook sent a nice SCP 1954 Bowman for my collection.  Great card,
thanks Andy!

Bill Ashton

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:06:00 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thanks to Lynn

Thanks to Lynn Miller for 10 super hits to my 1954 Bowman set!

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:14:06 -0600
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Waiver Wire Thanks

Thanks tonight out to ANDY COOK, who sent me 5 1963 Topps from his recent waiver
wire offering.  Hal Woodeshick, Roy Sievers, Fred Hutchinson, Dave Wickersham
and Bill Dailey, all from the tough middle series, now call Metairie,
Louisiana home!  Thanks Andy!

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To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:35:31 -0500
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: It's Miller time in NE Ohio, just in time for the blizzard

Lynn Miller is making the rounds in OBC land as an SCP from 57 arrived safely
before another blast of snow hits the area.  Thanks Lynn!Joe
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To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:53:34 -0500
From: Jeff Delott 
Subject: Single

Thanks to Rob Gioia for a hit to my 1954 Bowman WL.? That's how to start the weekend.

?Jeffrey Delott

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

Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:51:12 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Robert Neill 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn

Long time OBCer Lynn Miller must be psychic. Saturday night was one of the
most painful nights of my life--apparently, after almost 52 years of
peaceful coexistance, my appendix decided it was time for us to part ways.
What started out as minor stomach cramps around 4:00 PM turned into full
blown agony by 1:30 Sunday morning. That was the point I moaned to Barb to
go look up "appendicitis" on the web. As she read off the symptons I
responded with a "got it" (sort of like going through a dupes
box!).  Anyway, by 7:00 I was in surgery getting it removed.  I came home
on Monday, and what is awaiting me, but a great envelope from Lynn
Miller.  It contained 2 great 52's (of the rare, "untrimmed" variety--my 52
set got a great jump-start when I picked up 150 trimmed ones for 50 bucks
about 20 years ago) including the man who hit the most famous HR in
Phillies history, Dick Sisler.   And, to sate my variation mania, a 56
White back, and 2 61 checklist variations.  Much appreciated after a less
than fun day and a half.

And for those of you considering such a fun-filled weekend. The good news
is, with laproscopic surgery, once it's done, it isn't too bad. I was out
taking a 3 mile walk 48 hours after surgery, with very little discomfort.
The down side was that I was back at work after only 2 days.

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

Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:48:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks

Yesterday Bob Bannon sent 5-78 topps with a Lou Whitaker Rookie and
Bill Ashton sent 2-54 Bowmans and used 600 uv cards as bubble wrap to
protect them.

Today House of Maxwell sent 7-78 topps,Don Rice sent 4-78,57,58 and a
59 with leader cards and a Ryan Record breaker.Tom Massimo sent a 55
Bowman of Earl Torgeson From Snohomish Wa 2 miles from where I grew up
and Mac Wubben sends my way 2-57,2-54,54 bowman Robin Roberts and the
prize of the group even if it's the least valued a 65 Old London coin
of Ken Johnson I have spent the last few years getting topps
inserts,oddball sets and OPC and those don't get hit very often so that
coin was great.Thanks to all of you the items were great and I really
appreciate it. Rick

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

Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:55:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Don!

DON RICE hits my mailbox with a handful of hits.  He takes four swipes
at my 1957 set including the Phillies team and Hank Bauer.  Hank's card
states that he started out in 1941 as a pitcher.  He left for the war,
and came back as an outfielder.  Don also sends a hit to my 1971 Topps
Supers.  This guy led the 1970 Tigers in homers and rbi's.  FOOT
members can all tell you that it is none other than Jim Northrup.
Thanks for the hits Don!

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

Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:41:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Some 39 year old Schotts

Thanks to ED SCHOTT for a group of 7 '69's including clubber Frank
Howard and he also includes a few Pirates including a '51 Bowman
Murtaugh reprint--- Great stuff Ed!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:49:08 -0800 (PST)
To: Robert Neill , obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn

Bob --

I think you should have played the work angle a little

Take Care,

--- Robert Neill  wrote:

> Long time OBCer Lynn Miller must be psychic.
> Saturday night was one of the
> most painful nights of my life--apparently, after
> almost 52 years of
> peaceful coexistance, my appendix decided it was
> time for us to part ways.
> What started out as minor stomach cramps around 4:00
> PM turned into full
> blown agony by 1:30 Sunday morning. That was the
> point I moaned to Barb to
> go look up "appendicitis" on the web. As she read
> off the symptons I
> responded with a "got it" (sort of like going
> through a dupes
> box!).  Anyway, by 7:00 I was in surgery getting it
> removed.  I came home
> on Monday, and what is awaiting me, but a great
> envelope from Lynn
> Miller.  It contained 2 great 52's (of the rare,
> "untrimmed" variety--my 52
> set got a great jump-start when I picked up 150
> trimmed ones for 50 bucks
> about 20 years ago) including the man who hit the
> most famous HR in
> Phillies history, Dick Sisler.   And, to sate my
> variation mania, a 56
> White back, and 2 61 checklist variations.  Much
> appreciated after a less
> than fun day and a half.
>   And for those of you considering such a fun-filled
> weekend. The good news
> is, with laproscopic surgery, once it's done, it
> isn't too bad. I was out
> taking a 3 mile walk 48 hours after surgery, with
> very little discomfort.
> The down side was that I was back at work after only
> 2 days.
> Bob

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:07:12 +0000
From: jfsilva25@comcast.net
Subject: Lyons and Holland visit a CO mail box!

Thanks to Mark Holland for some high number '71s including Mel Queen. Mark also sends 3 '74 Kellogs (love that plastic!) including a very stylish looking Bobby Murcer. Great cards! Thanks, Mark!
Rick Lyons sends along a group of cards that included a future hitting coach and two future managers. A '60 Topps of Charlie Lau, some '72's including Billy Williams, a pair of '74's including Johnnie B. Baker (knocking that set down to 9 cards!), and a pair of '77s that includes George Foster as an all-star. Nice hits, Rick - thanks!
Jim is having fun!
=================

Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:38:48 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Blizzard-day thanks

Good old SW Ohio is being hit with (so far) the 2nd-worst 24 hour snowfall in
history. I'm staring at 10 inches outside with more falling (the good news is
that in 5 days I'll be in sunny Orlando). So, what better thing is there to
do than sit at the computer & play with my baseball cards?? On that subject,
I'd like to thank the following people:

Thanks to ANDY COOK who sends 6 waiver-wire hits to my 69/70 Topps basketball
set, knocking the WL down to an even 20. The condition on these is just
perfect, Andy; thanks!

Thanks to DON RICE for a flat which included a variety of hits: a DCP of 1963
Post which look they were just cut (very nicely) from their boxes yesterday;
a TCP of 1962 Post, including Yogi Berra & Felipe Alou; and a DCP of 1961
Post, including Bill White. I've decided that my 61-63 Post sets will be all-OBC,
so these are greatly appreciated. Andy also sends a barely-unmentionable card
of a certain stolen base leader, whih will be fully described elsewhere.

I also received cards from non-OBC'er Mickey Tevelow; if he contacts anyone
for a swap I give him 2 thumbs up!

Tom Housley

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To: 
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:47:29 -0800
From: "Kellen Diamanti" 
Subject: Lynn At It Again

Well Gals & Guys:

He=92s the Energizer Bunny/Collector of old cardboard.  That=92s right, Lynn
Miller is up to his old tricks and starting to make waves again=85.

Years ago Lynn managed to buy a warehouse of old cards, wait, no, that=92s not
right, it just SEEMED like he had a warehouse of old cards that he was
sending out to just about everybody in OBC Land.

Well, he just sent me 2 =9254 Topps beauties out of nowhere, and he=92s in the
Vegas area, so he must have set up a cardboard pawn shop to shake down
desperate gamblers.  Lynn, when you get back in the

swing of things all us OBCers get gifts.

Hope you and yours are well, and thank you very much for the vintage

Mike DEE-nowIoweLynn-ohmontee

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Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:11:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Rob Gioia!

Rob Gioia sends 3 1961 Posts, including Detroit Tiger Pete Burnside,
along with 1961T Danny Murphy and a 1969 Bob Tolan.

Thanks Rob!

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

Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:32:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Big TWIT's

First up was Ant Arbeeny with 71-72 Fleer Globetrotters that he has
been passing around and gets me to within 2 of finishing my gray back
set.  Of course 1 is #64, which a few of us need.
Lynn Miller checks in with a pair of 1952 Bowman BB upgrades and a hit
to the 49 Leaf set, getting me within the unlucky 13 on the common
Andy Cook floors me yet again with a surprise package with a stack of
Topps CFL cards, my first 2 1962 Kahn's, what I think is a 57 Kahn's
Kluszewski, a 1933 WWG (Canadian Goudey) BB which gets me to having 1/3
of this set and then to top it off, a 1950 Royal Dessert 2A Pee Wee
Reese.  I now have most of the big stars except for Musial.  This has
been an all OBC project.  My first hit was from Lynn Miller, Brock
allowed me to join him on a big group lot and now this.  Down to under
10 for a base set.
A great week for cards.
Mike Rich

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:11:42 -0500
From: "Joel E. Freedman" 
Subject: Thanks to Someone

I can not identify who the sender is from the return address.

Someone sent a great package of 1973 Kellog's.  To that someone thanks!

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

Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:54:32 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Weekend thanks

This weeks thanks go out to TJ and Rob Gioia II.

TJ sends an scp from 61, 62, 63, 65, and a nice 66 Catfish Hunter.

Rob adds an SCP of his own in the form of a 56 Bill Renna.  Thanks Rob.

Have an OBC day!
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Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:55:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks Jim!

JIM SILVA sent an SCP from the 72T FB set!

Thanks Jim! OBC - you gotta love it!

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

Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:23:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Mark!

MARK TALBOT sends over a five pack for my 81 Donruss set.  Since my
list only had 5 hits left, he has finished the set and achieved HERO
status.  mark sends over two different Pete Rose cards, an Ozzie Smith,
a Rod Carew, and a "Best Hitters" card picturing George Brett and Rod
Carew.  I started this 81 Donruss set in mid January.  I believe I had
about 80 cards on my initial wantlist.  That was taken care of solely
by OBC.  Aaron, add another set to the Year project completion list.
Thank you Mark!!!!!!

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

Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:41:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: These cards hve 1/2 the carbs and twice the taste!

Yes it's LYNN MILLER time!!! 3 hits to my '74 set including Cash, 20
hits to my '69 set including Bob Watson and he helps finish off my '76
AS set with Campaneris!!! All this in one puffy!!!  Thanks Lynn!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:48:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Thanks to Don Rice

Don Rice hits me with a great combo package including a 1969 Topps
stamp of Ollie Brown and 1964 Topps Coin of a Marichal All Star and 6
1961 Fleer cards.  Thanks Don

Rick Johnson

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

Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:49:54 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: EEK! I got some more 78s!

The most famous initials in OBC history sends over a nice 5 pack of 78s.  For
some reason I will be real glad to put this one to bed. Not one of my
favorite sets, so big thanks to Earl and the rest of the gang who have  contributed
so far...

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:51:12 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thanks to Rob

Thanks to Rob Gioia for two hits each to my fledgling 1949 and 1954 Bowman sets. Rob has made a number of hits to my 1954 set to help me really get it started!

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

Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:22:47 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: More thanks in order...

because I'm not sure if I already did or not... Better to thank 2x than not
at all :-)... Rick Lyons also contributes to the demolition of the 1978 set
with  7 great hits. I think I may be able to leave that list at home by the time
the  National hits!  Thanks Rick!

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Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:04:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

Steve Hitzeman sent six nice hits to my '70 Topps and Rob Gioia sent
four '70 Topps and one of those '68 Topps nose bleeders.  Thanks Steve
and Rob for the great cards!

Bill Ashton

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 04:55:54 -0500
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Sunday Thanks

Jim Silva- Sends a beauty of a surprise package with a 16 hit attack to several
vintage football, basketball and baseball sets all from the early to mid
70's..........great "stuff".....Jim..wow...Thanks a bunch.
Ken Goetsch-OBC
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To: 
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 09:08:25 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Bannon..

Who sends me a 1979 Topps.

George Vrechek

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

Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:53:40 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

This week I'd like to send out a big thanks to Don Rice for nine 1972  Topps,
including a Carlton Fisk RC.  Very much appreciated.

I'm ready for Spring.  I know I've had enough snow to last till you  know
what freezes over.  Now if them Tigers can just live up to  expectations it
should be a great season.

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Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:06:04 EDT
To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com,
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Bob

Thanks to Bob Bannon for a 1963 Exhibit statback of Brooks Robinson.
Great card,

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To: 
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:15:05 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: thanks Andy!

Thanks to Andy Cook for a Basketball card of Henry Finkel from 69/70.

Thanks Andy!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 21:12:16 -0400
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

Recent incomings to Connecticut:

Earl Kilbourn sends 10 pack fresh cards for the 1978 set including recent HOF
inductee Dick Williams.  Thanks Eek!

Don Rice delivers an awesome smorgasbord of Hall of Famers from 1977 and 1978.
Guys like Molitor, Brock, Schmidt, Ryan, Carew, and Seaver.  And to keep
them company he includes a Eddie Waitkus from the 1950 Bowman set.  Thanks

Bob Bannon knocks the 1979 second set down to 26 with a Sal Bando card.  Thanks

Brian Betza sends over a Yaz Turn Back the Clock card from 1977 and another1971
Bob Reed card for my collection.  Thanks Brian!

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To: mikesportsfan@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, mfmroz@prodigy.net
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:31:00 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: FOOT invades Redford!!!

Hello All,

Mike Rich, Ron Perry, Mike Mroz and yours truly met today at the Redford show for some cardboarding and fellowship.  Of course cards went flying as is always the case.  So thanks to:

Mike Mroz for bringing (6) cards from the Year of the Month Project with (3) TIGERS and a stack of Hockey cards that I had to give back to Mike because I do not need them and it wouldn't be right to deprive another OBC'er those cards so Mike will be looking at some lists to distribute those.

Mike Rich who slipped me (3) `69 Topps 4 in 1's, a `71 Fleer Globetrotter card (Meadowlark) and a `71 Coco Puffs Globetrotter (Meggett & Davis).  Mike also allowed me to buddy up with him for a Red Wings game at the JOE and even picked up the tab for lunch - I had a great afternoon Mike - Thanks again!!!

I spent a little time roaming the hall with Ron catching up on this and that and had a pretty good show, I'm down to (8) `80-81 Topps Basketball trios to complete the set, (3) `60 Fleer Football, and made progress on a number of Football, Hockey and Year of the Month sets.  Most enjoyable though was spending time with fellow FOOT members enjoying the hobby we all love.  BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:29:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Re: FOOT invades Redford!!!

As Mark Talbot previously posted, there was a nice FOOT gathering at
the Redford show today.  I made a bit of progress on my own and also
want to thank Mark, Ron Perry and Mike Rich for their contributions.

Mark handed me a nice stack of year project cards encased between 2
1960 Topps - Wally Moon and Bud Daley.  He also slipped in a 1979 OPC
of my HOMer, Mickey Stanley.

Mike brought for me three Cubs color variations from the Psycho set,
along with a couple of Kellogg's cards - a 73 Ellie Rodriguez and a
1980 Larry Hisle.

I didn't exchange cards with Ron, but he did make a nice hockey card
find and I was leaving, from which I was able to grab a few cards.
One dealer had a great pile of 60's materail at bargain-basement prices.

Thanks Guys for the cards and comaradarie!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:08:04 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: weekend thanks

MARK TALBOT crosses mail with one i sent on friday by delivering a hit to
the 54 B set, the most active set i have these days.  as always mark, it is
much appreciated!

LYNN MILLER sends 2 hits to the same set, including forest "smokey"  burgess.
i always get a kick out of receiving older 50s cards and actually
remembering the player from the mid 60s.  tnx lynn!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:29:30 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out to the House of Maxwell for 3 archive baseball cards from the 60's
and 70's.

Thanks EEK!

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

Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:02:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bob Bannon for 10 vintage non sport Odgens cigarette cards
including a Capt. Webb who unsuccessfully tried an attempt to swim
Niagara Falls. I guess in those days people would try any fool stunt.
Thanks, Linda

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:33:36 -0500
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Ed the Barber...

.not to be confused with Sal the Barber.Ed trims off most of the top of my
73 wantlist, slicing off 5 of those high numbers (Aaron, if you're keeping
score, that's 596, 604, 625, 632, 649). That hit comprises 1/3 of what was
left on the list.,

You guys that know me might be thinking its been a long time since I got my
money's worth on a haircut..

Ed bemoans his boredom level. Hey, Ed, its not so good here either. It
started snowing here at 4:00 p.m. Friday (just in time to leave work), we
were snowed in all Saturday and most of Sunday - the plow showed up at 9:00
Sunday night, just in time to be ready for work on Monday. Why couldn't that
happen on Tuesday/Wednesday?

Bill Malson

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

To: "vct" ,
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:41:01 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Dr T

Hello All,
MArk Talbot sends along his monthly medicine in the form of 2008 tiger sched
, 4 each 75 fb upgrades.

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

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:14:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: A Red letter day

Mark Talbot picked me up for a card show and before we walked in he
handed me a 1948 Bowman BB Red Schoendienst.  This completed the
earliest Bowman set for me.  Beautiful shape and I already checked and
there are no gremlins.  OBC never stops surprising me.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:24:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to EEK

Thanks to EARL KILBOURN for some Year Project hits, including four
1978 OPC cards and a 1978 Topps Bob Shirley, as well as some newer
upgrades.  Thanks, EEK!

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

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:46:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: FOOT note

Forgot to thank Mike Mroz for a 3 1976 MSA Discs of Tony Perez with 3
different backs.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:07:50 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: A good day at the mailbox...

beats a crappy day at work anytime! And I had both today.

Mike Mroz adds to the 77s with a pair including a guy I considered one of
the greatest hitters of my generation... ROD CAREW!

Mark Talbot continues to try to make every OBCer a Tiger fan with a sched
and and unmentionable 84 fleer to knock that Yankee list down a bit.

Also got my ebay 58 Koufax and a nice stack of 66s from Dick  Zimmerman.

Thanks to all, amazing how cardboard makes a bad day GREAT!

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Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:23:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Joel

Joel Gyselink sends an even dozen 1962 Topps along with a 1977 Topps
Joaquin Andujar to make a nice dent in my wantlist.

Thanks Joel!

Mike Mroz

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

To: smartalecx@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, glenncodere@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:39:42 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Cards fly into Southeastern Michigan!!!!

Hello All,

The week started off swell with a couple of envelopes from OBC'ers.  So thanks to:

Glenn Codere sends me cards of "Moose" Skowron, Bill Freehan, Ozzie Smith, Eddie Mathews, YAZ and "Say Hey" Willie Mays all from some retro set that I won't mention.  Names like that need recognition though - Thanks Glenn for thinking of me!!!

Gary Mandell who contributes (4) `78 Kellogg's cards to my collection.  Lou Brock, Gary Templeton, Ralph Garr and Steve Ontiveros are now safely tucked away leaving a single card remaining.  Does anyone have an extra Nolan Ryan from this set to enjoy HERO status?  Thanks for getting me this far and sharing your extra `78's with me Gary!!!

Returns are being prepared for these fine gentlemen and others are going out today - BE WELL!!!

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

-------------- Original message --------------
From: smartalecx@aol.com
MARK TALBOT crosses mail with one i sent on friday by delivering a hit to the 54 B set, the most active set i have these days.  as always mark, it is much appreciated!

LYNN MILLER sends 2 hits to the same set, including forest "smokey" burgess.  i always get a kick out of receiving older 50s cards and actually remembering the player from the mid 60s.  tnx lynn!

Gary Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL 60613-5518

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:31:50 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Monday thanks

Monday brought a couple packages to the Gioia house

Jeff Dellot sends a SCP 72 nose bleeder
Tom HOusley sends a nice firefighter Article with a lot of nice stuff in  it..
also my 55 topps mays (an ebay purchase) arrived

Nice day
thank you guys

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:52:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

EEK-S out a few 80T hits, Blue Jays Team, Ron Davis & Lary Sorensen.

BOB BANNON-The worse for wear, smacks home 79T-Ron Pruitt and 78T-
Ceasar Geronimo. Luv those old Red Legs.

Much appreciation,

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:25:25 -0400
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Bill Ashton - who graces my mailbox not once, but twice.  The latest was a crisp
53 Topps of Indians' pitcher Art Houtteman and the other was an envelope
I discovered while unpacking from our move, a nice 52 Topps.  Will try to
find some payback.  Thanks, Bill,  for the much appreciated hits.

Have an error-free season.

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

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:35:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Rick Lyons

Big thanks goes out to Rick for a 1955 Bowman of Hal Rice.  Very much

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

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:16:40 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Grand Salami

It's unusual for me to get more than a single OBC envelope on any given
day, so today was really special in that FOUR OBC cadeaux graced my
mailbox. There was a great assortment of cards from some of my favorite
sets, courtesy of....

MARK TALBOT, who starts things off with another pugilistic hit to my
T-218 set in the form of Jack (Twin) Sullivan . This is nearly a pure
OBC set, and Mark is a man on a mission to knock it out. Mark also wraps
the card in a 2008 Tigers schedule (see below for more on schedules).
Thanks Mark!

The House of Maxwell is next, where EEK sends an impressive run of
sixteen cards ranging from 1957 to 1972. Great cards that fit right in
with their brethren, and highlighted by HOF Lou Brock ('72T) and Jackie
Jensen ('59T), not to mention some nose bleeders from '72. Thanks EEK!

RICK LYONS is next, with two hits to one of my favorite all time sets.
1964 was my first year of "aggressive" collecting as a kid, as I fell in
love with some of the unique Topps issues that year. To this day I
continue to have a soft spot for the Giant set, coin inserts, and the
Stand-Ups. It was the latter set that Rick hits, with two beautiful
examples from that special set (Hunt and Peters). Thanks Rick!

Finally, old trading partner GARY MANDELL kicks in with seventeen hits
to my prime collecting years as a kid, 1967 and 1968. For me, these
years were dominated by the 1967 "Impossible Dream" Red Sox, so these
sets run me down memory lane again and again. Thanks for the memories, Gary!

Yes, a good day.

Oh yeah, more about schedules... For anybody who might be interested,
I've added an "OBC Oddball Waiver Wire" to my web WL. The link is at the
end of the second page of my "OBC-Only Want List" (see, I get you look
first!).  I am hoping to list things there that aren't really
traditional OBC items, but members still might want to pick up, things
like schedules, reprints, uv items, whatever. For ease, here's a direct
link to the specific page:
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/page14.html
It's a work in progress, but I hope to add to it fairly regularly. Claim

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:44:56 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Ron Perry 
Subject: FOOT Get Together and Thanks

Hi OBC,

On Sunday I was able to attend the Redford show with Mike Rich, Mark Talbot and Mike Mroz.  As usual it was a good show with some good deals and good camaraderie with the FOOT contingent.

Thanks are in order to:

Mike Rich who dropped of two Red Man Tobacco Richie Ashburn from 52 and Nellie Fox from 54.

Mark Talbot found a short print 62 Topps football and a 1972 high number Paul Blair from my list in our old buddy Harold's binders.  I think Mark gets better deals from Harold than any of us.

Bill Ashton sends a 51 Bowman, Ray Coleman

Lynn Miller sends a stack 70's Fleer, mostly Baseball Firsts.  Lynn also included a 54 Bowman of Billy Hoeft.

My haul from the show was 29 hits to the wantlist including a 55 Phil Rizzuto the final card to complete the set, a group of 1950's Parkhurst hockey, a bunch of 1953 Bowman football, an autographed 64 Topps Giant of Jim Bunning and a stack of 1960's stuff from Mike Sandles five cent box which are really about three cents after discount.

Never miss a thing.  Make Yahoo your home page.
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
=================

To: marcpeter@juno.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:02:07 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Peter sends a Type card!!!

Peter Iversen explores my desire to collect yet another Track & Field issue by sending me a type card.  It is marked Willowby Chocolates V-122 and depicts Vince of Varsity Champion Runner.  I can't say I've ever seen one of these and don't know if I'll ever see another but I will add it to my T-218 binder as an unusual oddity, Thanks to Peter - BE WELL!!!

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:37:25 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: My list turning to ashes...

OBC World, my 58T list is turning to ashes based on the frequent sendings from
OBC...in particular the Ash Man himself, Mr. William Ashton.

This latest pouch contains 4 more hits to the list and places me way behind.
No wait... I was way behind last week when Bill sent an envelope, so I'm at
least way, way behind!!!

Granny Hamner is safe in the west.

Thanks Bill (again) and the rest of OBC who keep the wheels turning!

OBC Forever
=================

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:24:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Re: Incomings

Thanks go out to Jeff DeLott, who sent a SCP--1952 Topps Ted Wilks.  Thanks, Jeff!

Mike W

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:17:12 -0500
From: "Tim Newcomb" 
Subject: Big thanks to Lynn!

Old pal Lynn Miller hits me out of nowhere with eight beautiful 1959 Topps--
probably the nicest in my set.  Thanks a bunch Lynn!

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

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:14:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bob Bannon for a SCP 1962 Topps Dodger catcher John Roseboro.
thanks, Linda

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

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:20:29 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman 
Subject: A BIG THANKS TO MARK TALBOT AND LYNN MILLER

A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO MARK TALBOT WHO SENT ME TWO
GREAT ADDITIONS TO MY 53 BOWMANS AND TO LYNN MILLER
WHO SENT 14 GREAT CARDS.LYNN PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH YOU
ADDRESS SO I CAN TRY TO REPAY YOUR GENEROSITY. JOHN STORMAN

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To: Biggies@aol.com, vct-vintagecardtraders.com@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:42:12 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: BB's in Michigan!!!

Hello All,

One of the double B's sends stuff to Michigan.  Bob Bannon allows me to raid the waiver wires and claim (4) Goudey Wide Pens (Moses, Appling, Hoyt & Hubbell), a `63 Bazooka All Time Great of Cristy Mathewson, a `70 Topps Super of Dennis Dale McLain and (5) `71 Bazooka cards (Campanaris, Osteen, Williams, Dierker & Fregosi).  I'm in ODDBALL HEAVEN thanks to the double B. Bob Bannon - BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:05:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "oldbaseball" 
Subject: Big Time Belated Thanks

...go to Bill Ashton for a smattering of vintage Cubbies including a
'52 "little" Bowman, and numerous 60's and 70's cards.

Thanks so much Bill!!

-John Collins

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

Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:25:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Wednesday Thanks

T. J. Valacak's box arrived with four nice hits to my '68 Topps
including Tommy Johns, and 150 UV hits.  Thnaks T. J.!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:48:41 EDT
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Recent thanks

Hi gang,
Recent inbounds to Everett come from Mark Talbot and Lynn Miller. Both
deliveries are appreciated, but must be detailed on another server. THANKS LYNN
and MARK!! TAYL,

Ken M

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:00:08 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thursday morning thanks

I'm about to jump in the car and run down to South Carolina overnight, but first...thanks to:

Rob Gioia for a T206 Stone and a 1954 Bowman Ashburn! After years of focusing on other sets, a few months ago I started dabbling in T206s and with an enormous amount of OBC help am now up to probably close to 100 different!

Gary Mandell for 3 great 1954 Bowmans!

Chuck Paris for 2 incredible condition 1959 Fleer Ted Williams!

Thanks guys!

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

Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:19:09 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: thankx to Rick Lyons

Hello all.
Crappy day today, I got sick last night same thing  as my lil guy has,but
i think its going a step further. I have a bad stomach and  chills and aches
so im assuming the flu is setting in. I actually just woke up  with my lil guy
tony laying next to me in bed as he is sick as well the 2 Gioia  boys sick as
OK I really didn't want to go outside to the mail  box but decided to,
and i was glad I did, Rick Lyons send 2 1955 bowmans for  me...Put a nice smile
on my face
Thank you Rick

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:02:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller

Lynn Miller sends an extremely nice puffy today, which make a bad day
much better.  In it, he stuffed 24 73 Topps, 6 72 Topps and a duece of
71's.  Names such as Aparicio, Concepcion, Foster, Odom, Oliver and
Pepitone were featured.

Thanks for thinking of me, Lynn!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to JOEL GYSELINCK

JOEL sends five really nice 1964 Topps and a 1979 O-Pee-Chee.  Thanks,
Joel, I mailed your stuff today.

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:05:02 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to GARY MANDELL

Oops forgot to include this one.  GARY MANDELL included three 1978
Kelloggs in a mostly-UV box: Eddie Murray, Willie McCovey, and George
Foster.  Thanks, GARY.

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:31:49 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Lyons sends some Tigers

& Bill .....well, fortunately he didn't send any but he did send a great
looking SCP for my 58T set. Thanks to BILL ASHTON for the 58 and a
couple "other" cards to be named later.

Thanks also to RICK LYONS for three very welcome hits to my Tigers team
sets. A 69 OPC, a 74 OPC, and a 75 mini RC of "the next Lou Brock", Ron
LeFlore. Rick also included a couple 72Ts.

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

"We keep what we give away"

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:32:01 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: thanks to the Director

Thanks go out to tom HOusley who send a nice package with 2 hits to my 59
topps, a hit to my 71 story booklet, and  a high 73 topps and a ton of  UVs
Thank you TOM

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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:32 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: thinned out thanks

unlike me, some thinner hits arrive in the windy city from  michigan today.

JOHN SCOTT GRAY sends neatly trimmed 54B shantz and slaughter for  the
collection.  tnx jsg!

the ever busy MARK TALBOT sends an even thinner 54B milt bolling as  well.
tnx mark!

17 days until i sit in wrigley for opening day.  i can see them  testing out
the outfield scoreboards already!

have a great weekend!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:35:42 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Friday Thanks

John Scott Gray sent a beautiful '55 Topps Warren Spahn.  It had been
trimmed and, after close inspection, I could see that the card had been
cut in two and neatly glued back together.  That aside, it is a
beautiful card and will be proudly diplayed with the set!  Thanks JS!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:37:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Thanks TJ!!

TJ VALACAK takes aim at my '69 set with 9 hits including 3 LL cards
with Banks, McCovey, Gibson and  a Rico Petrocelli!!  Thanks TJ!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:19:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Double Billy

Hi gang,

Friday thanks go to Lynn Miller, who sends a pair of Billys -- Pierce
and Johnson -- from the 1952 Topps set. Awesome cards, thanks so much!

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:20:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Giant hits from Mead!

PETER MEAD sends 2 '69's including a LL card with Gibson and a '67 of
the Giants Willie McCovey!!!  Love that set-- it's the first it's been
hit in a while!! Thanks Peter!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:43:48 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks John

Big thanks go out to JOHN STORMAN for a nice looking 1948 Leaf Kent
Peterson. Reading the back, Kent is described as one of the "promising
stars of the NL"....  despite having a record of 2-15 and leading the
league in hit batsmen the previous year. Ouch. A brief look at his
career shows he hung in there for eight seasons, but only managed 13
career wins. Thanks John! I really love the colors in this set.

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:48:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Weekend Thanks!

Thanks to John Scott Gray who sends 23 hits to my '67 Topps list.
These are some great examples and even includes one from the
rare "Traded" series.  Wow, I never knew Topps used a black sharpie in
their printing process.  I love it!

Thanks for the hits and for thinking of me, JSG!

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:30:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to many

Rob Gioia sent me a 54 & 55 bowman. Lynn Miller sent me 2-57's, a 59
and some uv cards.Bill Ashton sent me a 53 topps and some uv cards. JSG
sent me 6-55 topps. Thank you all for the great cards I think there is
a couple people I have forgot sorry things have been busy my son is on
the 9th grade baseball team and his summer team practices at nights and
weekends. Rick

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:01:28 +0000
From: jfsilva25@comcast.net
Subject: Ed Schott sends the 70's

Thanks to Ed Schott for some great cards ('72's and '73's) including two pitchers who I liked - Dock Ellis and Bill Singer. Thanks so much, Ed.
=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:40:38 -0400
From: Jimmy Parker 
Subject: Thanks from Catfish

Several packages have arrived in SC over the last several weeks and
some hearty OBC Thanks! go out to the following:

Larry Zurawski sends 3 hits to the 1960 Topps list with Felipe Alou,
Whitey Herzog and the original Frank Thomas, as well as a '69 Deckle
Edge Luis Aparicio! Thanks Larry!

Jim Silva sends a '71 Topps Expos team card, as well as '69 Deckle
Edge Ron Santo and Jerry Koosman! Thanks Jim!

Mark Talbot sends a birthday card loaded with 5 hits to the 1959
Topps list! Headlined by Braves SS Johnny Logan, these are from the
ultra-rare "Glossy" edition. Either that or some clever kid covered
them with packing tape...Thanks Mark!

Rob "The Fireman" Gioia sends a black beauty Senators team card!
Thanks Rob!

Bill Malson sends hits to the '58, '70 and '73 Topps lists! Thanks Bill!

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

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:16:19 -0400
From: "Joel E. Freedman" 
Subject: Mark does it Again

I am enjoying this year by year focus.  It helps us put some cards out
in view of people which allows us to clean up some of those nagging
onsies and twosies.

Mark Talbot reviewed my list and set a bunch of set killers.

Thanks Mark!

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:33:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to ANT ARBEENY

CHEF ANTHONY sent three high numbered 1973s, and that along with
another package arriving from Sportlots brings my 1973 Topps set down
to 42 cards.  I am totally going to finish this set soon!  Thanks, CHEF!

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:11:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: JSG sends a pair

Hi gang,

Saturday thanks go to JSG, who sends a pair of 1956 cards -- Joe Adcock
and Frank Lary, knocking that wantlist down to a mere 28. Many thanks!

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:52:09 -0700 (PDT)
To: talbot1@comcast.net, OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Santo in the House

OBCers --

Mark Talbot starts off my day with a pair of HOMer Ron
Santo cards - a Milton Bradley and a Topps Archves
card!  The Archive card is his 1975 card in that
ridiculous White Sox uniform - how in the world did
the Cubbies ever let Santo go across town?  I can't
wait for the radio broadcasts of the Cubs - I love
listening to him!

Better make way in your brackets for the Illini - a
big win yesterday, Minnesota later today, then a Big
Ten Championship!  I could happen...

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Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:57:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you JSG

Big thanks goes out to John for 5 hits to the 1958 Baseball Topps set.
Great stuff!

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:01:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

A good day in the mail.  Not only did the newest issue of the Red Sox
magazine Diehard show up, but I also received an envelope from JOHN
STORMAN.  John hits my 57 set with HOFer Jim Bunning.  The card shows
Jim in a Tigers uniform and the back of the card asks the following
question.  "Which team had 4 pinch hits in one inning?"  That's a tough
one, and I'll give you the answer at the bottom.  John also includes a
hit to my 53 Bowman set.  He sends over a Jim Busby - mini. Not only is
this one a mini, but it has been signed by Jerry Kutijesky on the front
of the card.  Thanks Jerry and thank you to John.

The 1940 Athletics.  Quite an accomplishment and I wonder if anyone has
tied it or broken it since.

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:03:35 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: fitak attack

Thanks go out to Linda Fitak for a great package
Linda sends 3 cards, w/ a hit to my 64 and 62 topps and a hit to my new set
53 Bowman That's 4 in me new set so far
Thank you

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Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:12:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Weekend Thanks #2

Rob Reed sends 5 hits to my 1977 Topps set, including new HOFer Rich
Gossage.  Nice cardboard!

Thanks Bob!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:10:53 EDT
To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com,
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Doc

Thanks out to Dr. JOHN SCOTT GRAY for a nifty 50 Bowman Bobby Doerr.

Thanks John,  Bob  Bannon

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Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:13:00 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: Thanks Linda

Thanks out to the Cardboard Girl LINDA FITAK for a well loved 1952 Topps
Robin Roberts. Thanks partner.

Bob Bannon

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To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:31:21 -0400
From: Jeff Delott 
Subject: Thanks Mark

Today's mail brought an envelope from Mark Talbot containing a trio of hits to my '62 WL.? Thanks much.

?Jeffrey Delott

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

Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:09:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks AGAIN to Bill Ashton

BILL ASHTON sent the SIXTH package my way so far this year... and it
included single hits to my 1953, 1965, and 1968 Topps sets.  Also
included were a lot of newer cards.  Thanks, BILL.

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:58:50 -0500
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Sunday Thanks

Dr.JSG.-Continues his assault on everybody's lists with a great 5 hit attack
to the 63' baseball set quest.   Thanks Dr.

Mark Talbot- Sends a great birthday card..[55]........and along for the ride
were some nice 74/75 basketballers, and a scp from an early uv basketballset..Thanks

Ken Goetsch-OBC

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

Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:29:59 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: god knows how overdue thanks

Today i was in my attic and came across a card from  Chris Stufflestret.
I dont know when he sent it or of i thanked him, but Just in  case here is my
thank you
Thanks go out to Chris for a scp to my 50 topps set
great card
Thank you

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Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:47:24 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: Big thanks out to Ed Schott, Lynn Miller

A couple of great packages came in thie week.

The first was from Ed Schott who sent a 64 Topps and a 71 Topps for the binder, and then crammed the envelope with a great assortment of Twins items, including an oddball Killebrew that I really enjoyed!  Thanks Ed...much appreciated stuff.

Lynn Miller sent a puffy stuffed with a pair of 1960 Topps hits for my birthquest set, and then 20 hits on the 1959 Topps list!  Wow - thanks Lynn!

I guess it is time to update the wantlist again!  Many tahnks....

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

Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:36:26 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: weekend thanks

Bill Ashton hits hard this weekend.

Four horizontals from 1960.  Two 1961's and a single from 65.
He also sends some stuff, that will be thanked elsewhere.  Thanks so much Bill.

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:35:34 EDT
To: DaPatriot1@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: god knows how overdue thanks(CORRECTION)

I meant 1950 BOWMAN NOT TOPPS

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:11:57 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Mark and Steve

Thanks to Steve Rittenberg for 34 1962 Salada Coins!

Thanks to Mark Talbot for 3 1957 Topps; and 4 2008 Washington Nats and a Robert F Kennedy card for my son!

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

To: ,
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:12:17 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Thanks TO Bill ......again

Bill Ashton just won't let me get ahead.  No sooner do I hit his list than he
fires right back with a great 53T of Vern Stephens.

Thanks much Bill!!!

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:51:19 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Fw: [Vct] JSG hits the ice

----- Original Message -----
From: ant
To: vct
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: [Vct] JSG hits the ice

I too was hit by him with several hits tothe 72-73 & 74-75 hockey cards

Anthony Arbeeny

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Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:54:35 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: 77s Get Blasted!

2 envelopes this weekend from the year project and WOW!

Bob Reed somehow crams 25 into a single envelope and says "I hope these
help"... Ummmm yeah, they are going to help. A LOT! Thanks....

Gersh also helps plenty with a more conventional (for an envelope) 5 pack
including Leroy Stanton.  When the Mets made the Ryan trade, I was more  upset
that they gave up Stanton than any of the others... He came up for a cup  of
coffee with the Mets the year before. In 4 ABs, he hit the track 2x for outs
and hit a triple (and promptly got hit in the head with the thrown ball). I
didn't want to see him go.  Thanks for the cards!

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To: 
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:15:57 -0400
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

A couple of arrivals this week:

Bill Malson hits the 1955 Bowman football set a couple of times with Ed Brown
and a huge hit in Mr. Kathy Lee Gifford also known as Frank.  Thanks Bill!

Larry Gersbach help out with the 1977 second set with an SCP of current Cubs
manager Lou Pinella.  Thanks Gersh!

Thanks Guys!
-Bob R

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To: 
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:44:10 -0500
From: "Mark Z" 
Subject: Fw: thanks!

to mark talbot

for the great cards he sent

another riggins hit (72 rookie), and team cards from 64 and 62

thanks, markz

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:23:19 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Bill's Weekend Adventure Continued

Thanks out tonight to BILL ASHTON, who continues his assaults on our wantlists.
This time Friday's mail brought a three card hit to my 1953 Topps set.
 Thanks Bill, those are nice hits!

Take care, and a Blessed Holy Week to you all!

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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:22:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Aaron

Aaron Shirley sends 14 1973 Topps from his latest project idea.  He
also included a 1977 Topps JR Richard and Minnie Minoso RB, and a 1978
Kellogg's Ellis Valentine.

Thankf for the cardboard, Aaron!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:05:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Monday Thanks!

I received a box, a puffy, and two envelopes ahead of the storm so I
can hunker down and have an enjoyable evening!  Rick Lyons sent two
really nice 1973 Topps- Lou Brock and hi-numbered Mickey Rivers, and a
ton of UV to be mentioned elsewhere.  Thanks Rick!

Peter Mead sent Bobby Adams 1955 Topps hi-number, four nice 1968 Topps,
and two nice 1970 Topps including the SF team nose bleeder.  Those were
just the tag alongs for some great UV.  Thanks Peter!

Debbie Schott, or maybe it was Ed, sent nine nice hits (all in the 500
numbers) to my 1970 Topps.  Thanks for the great cards Ed!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:08:07 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Brian

On this St. Paddy's Day, thanks go out to BRIAN O'BETZA (didn't realize
you were Irish, Brian!) for nine hits to my OBC-only 1966 & 1967 Topps
sets. As I've said before, I just love those 67s....  prime "kid years"
for me. Thanks Brian!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:15:11 -0400
From: Jimmy Parker 
Subject: SC Thanks from Catfish

A couple more packages have arrived in SC over the last few days and
some hearty OBC Thanks! go out to the following:

Bob Bannon sends a SCP from the '73 Topps set. Thanks Bob!

Aaron Shirley sends 6 hits to the '73 Topps set, highlighted by Mike
Cuellar and Tim McCarver. Thanks Aaron!

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

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:56:02 -0700
From: "Grant" 
Subject: Sevens are wild......

Bob Reed sends a nice little package=85=857 77=92s=85..including my favorite
SS, Mark Belanger=85..who wore uni # 7 of course. Thanks Bob!

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Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:20:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: OBC's Mr. Vegas deals a full house

Thanks to LYNN MILLER for a flat with three unmentionables, all from
the same year, and two (!) 1952 Topps Cleveland Indians. Thanks a ton,

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

Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:23:43 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: Big Thanks to Jim Silva Andy Cook and Dan Angland

Jim Silva nailed a bunch of big holes in my 70's lists with star cards from those sets. Thanks Jim for sending these as they have been some stubborn ones :)

Andy Cook sent a gaggle of 62's off  the Waiver wire that were simply awesome. Thanks Andy

Dan Angland hit me with an SCP of Nolan Ryan from the 73 set!!! THanks Dan

Thanks guys, Joel

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Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:57:04 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks AGAIN to LYNN

LYNN MILLER, the busiest man in OBC, sent another package, which makes
packages received from him two days in a row from him.  This package
had a big brick of barely-UV Donruss cards, and TWENTY 1959 TOPPS
CARDS!!!  Thanks, Lynn!!!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:26:56 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: enriched by Mike

Once again Mike Rich sends an incredible package full of stuff. He sent the very elusive blue line 1961 Post Sandy Koufax. This is one of the last two variations I needed for my master set -- I've been looking for it for 10 years. He also included a 1949 Bowman Robin Roberts, 1963 Topps YA Title and Jim Taylor; and 36 hits (with HOFers) to my fledgling 1980-81 Topps Basketball set! This is a set I collected most of back in the day from packs purchased from the ice cream truck. Unfortunately around 1982 I traded them all to Eric Lundquist, but that's another rambling. Thanks again Mike!

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

Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:08:22 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: A is for Aaron...

C is for Cards... Which Aaron has puffied his way over to me in the form of
a great Mattingly rookie (which I didn't just mention here), as well as a 10
pack of 77s!  Thanks loads that list is taking a real beating!

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Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:27:37 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks are due to the following traders!!!

Hello All.

Its time to thank some fine traders for neat items that were sent to Southeastern Michigan.  These items have come in over the past week and it's high time to thank:

Bill Ashton sends me a little of the old and a little of the new with a `53 Topps back variation card of Keith Thomas and a grouping of (6) cards for the Year of the Month project.  Thanks for the great additions to the collection Bill!!!

Brian Betza hits my "Special Players" collection with a `55 Bowman card of Bob Talbot and another `55 Bowman card of TIGER Frank Lary for the TIGER collection.  These are a couple of FUN cards for new areas of my collection - Thanks Brian!!!

John Scott Gray sticks it to me with some stickers that are mentioned in the YEAR of the Month project bringing that list closer to completion

Rick Lyons finds a small group for this months section of the Year of the Month project - Thanks Rick!!!

Lynn Miller connects with a grouping of cards from the Year of the Month club that are quite helpful in putting to rest a few sets that I never was very interested in prior to this project.  Thanks for your assistance Lynn!!!

Don Rice posts a number of skeds on his new available listing and then promptly sends me most of them upon my request for these skeds.  What a guy and now I have even more pressure to finally organize this portion of my collection.  Thanks for your contribution to my collection Don!!!

Aaron Shirley slips me an upgrade to my `73 Topps collection with an unmarked checklist and a few items for the Year of the Month project.  Nice of you to help me in both these area of my collection Aaron!!!

John Storman flips me a SCP from the `48 Leaf set with Chicago Cubs pitcher Bob McCall.  It is nice to get another card for this rarely hit set, so thank you John!!!

T.J. Valacek finds 3 dozen Year of the Month project cards.  Thanks to T.J.

Marshall West sends me a "bribe" with a couple `62 Post Canadian cards (Cepede & McCormick), a `63 Post card (Mahaffey) and a `58 Topps Yellow letter variation of Early Wynn - all for a single YL variation that I pullled from my collection for him.  Looks like I got the better end of this deal - enjoy the "set killer" Marshall!!!  Thanks for the Jazz sked as well.

To those mentioned here and all those in this great group many thanks - more stuff has hit the post to these and other traders so be on the lookout.  BE WELL!!!!

REGARDS ---------------------- MARK
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To: 
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:37:49 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks PEter

Peter Mead sensa  69/70 Hockey and two 70 BB Supers (B Williams, Kllebrew)
bringing that set down to one!

Thanks Peter !

Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:17:51 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, chicod1@optonline.net, ChicoD1@aol.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: The Domino Sends MR October

Thanks go out to Sal DOmino for sending "Mr. October" Reggie Jackson   1970
topps # 140...Great hit
Thank you Sal

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:19:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Sal Domino,Bob Bannon and Peter Mead

Thanks to Sal and Bob for answering my request for help on my 60 topps
set by sending two each and Peter for 2-59's and what was suppose to be
a set killing card until I looked thru the set and found two missing
great cards by all I really appreciated the cards thanks Rick

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

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:47:23 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Viva Los Vegas!

Despite the fact that LYNN MILLER is permanently perched atop my owe
list, he saw fit to include me in his latest assault on OBC wantlists. I
think Coors has the Cold Train, but it's not as cool as the Miller Mail
Machine that has been speeding across the land serving up a refreshing
array of cardboard. No less then six envelopes have made it from Las
Vegas to Grand Blanc in the past couple months with two recently
arriving on consecutive days. The one I can mention here was an SCP of
Bill Bruton for my 61 Post Tiger's set. Thanks much Lynn, return fire is
difficult.....how about an all OBC birthyear set for your son or
something like that for your indebted brethren?

"We keep what we give away"

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

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:54:27 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Morganti Mail

A most appreciative Thanks goes out to KEN MORGANTI for completing both
the 71 and 76 Kelloggs Tiger Team sets for me. I would be remiss to omit
the fact that one of the 71's was the Kaline. Great cards Ken, Thanks

"We keep what we give away"

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:00:41 +0000
From: John Scott Gray 
Subject: March Madness!

My friends,

As the basketball world begins its yearly bout of insanity, these fine cardswappers
keep me sain!  Thanks go out to:

Lynn Miller, who kindly sends a nice stack of 1970 OPC hits (forty five bighits,
including five leader cards) as well as a SCP from the SSPC set!  Great
stuff Lynn =96 Thanks!

Larry Zurawski sends sweets for my sweet tooth =96 with eight Hostess cards(with
Carew, Morgan and Pops Stargell) and thirteen early Kellogg=92s cards
(with Yaz and another Morgan)!  Twenty-one lucky hits are greatly appreciated!

Bill Ashton sends a couple of flats of baseball love my way, with the firstcontaining
a 1960 Topps back variation and a 52 Bowman SCP, and the set bringing
an amazingly nice set of two 1940 Play Balls!  Amazing stuff Bill!

Rick Lyons keeps a never-ending trade going with a packed puffy with hits ranging
from a 61 stamp of Luis Aparicio to a 71 OPC of Dodger Wes Parker!  In
between were five 66 rub-offs, a decal from 69, and six Citgo coins (including
Rose and Santo)!  Want an amazing group Rick!

Mark Talbot sends greeting and salutations from across the state, as well as
cards of my favorite player (Fisk), my wife=92s favorite player (a different
Pudge), and a 54 Bowman variation of Jerry Snyder!  Great cards!  Things
are great here at FSU =96 we hope you are doing well as well!  Thanks again!

Bob D=92Angelo also sends salutations =96 TO MY WIFE!  He also butters her up
with the newest version of her favorite player=92s card!  That is very kind
of you to think of us!

Thanks again all around!

Be happy,

John Scott Gray

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

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:30:05 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Groucho Thanks

Sal Domino hits me with a cutoff throw from a couple of towns away; a DCP of psychos.
Thanks Sal!

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:30:09 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Groucho Thanks

Sal Domino hits me with a cutoff throw from a couple of towns away; a DCP of psychos.
Thanks Sal!

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:00:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Mike!

MIKE MROZ swung through Hoffman Estates yesterday.  We were able to
meet up for a bite to eat and some cold beers.  Mike passed along 16
hits to my 75 mini set.  The group included JR Richard, who I liked at
an early age, and an MVP card picturing a 72 Bench.  I'll go into more
detail on the ramblings, but for now.............

Thanks Mike!

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

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:00:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks!

Walker Guthrie sent two nice '68 Topps hits and a SCP '70 Topps.  All
are welcome additions to my collection.  Thanks Walker!

Go Badgers!!!

Bill Ashton

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

To: "Bill Ashton" ,
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:43:48 -0600
From: "Walker" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thursday Thanks!

I don't want to be one-upped here, so I too, wish to offer thanks.  Bill wrote
to me and told me he was sending a few my way, so I rushed into his wants
hoping to scramble up at least something to send back his way.  I guess I
should just be happy that my package arrived to him on the same day, but it
is a weak strike-out compared to the batting practice sized hits that arrived
from him in my mailbox today.  Hits ranging from the most recent unmentionable
release, all way back to a near dump-truck sized load of 1973's. So
many of them that I lost count somewhere after a triple dozen or so, and
there was at least another double dozen left to count, if I wasn't so oldand
could actually count that high.

Never mind you think some of these are a little "beat up," Bill; they look like
pristine gem mint to me !!!!! !!! !!!!!    Awesome, and thanks so much!

Deeply Humbled,

----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Ashton
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 4:00 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thursday Thanks!

Walker Guthrie sent two nice '68 Topps hits and a SCP '70 Topps. All
are welcome additions to my collection. Thanks Walker!

Go Badgers!!!

Bill Ashton

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

To: "Bill Ashton" ,
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:10:57 -0600
From: "Walker" 
Subject: Overwhelmed

Not only do I need to update my counting skills, I guess I also need to learn
to at least try to count all the way to the end.  Taking another look atMr.
Ashton's package, along with that truck load of '73's, I now see he also
included nearly another dozen issues, a scattering of cards that cover ten
plus more years into the past, all the way back to the early 1960's.

Truly amazing, Bill; this will take me all weekend to sift through and put away
and I'll most certainly see if I can find something to help repay at least
a little bit of your generousity.

...and to think I was already humbled when I wrote the first time.  Sheesh.

Thanks Bill,
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:35:40 -0700
From: marcpeter@juno.com
Subject: the 50ies find a home in Northridge!

Just when I was feeling a bit sad about some things in my life the
healing power of cardboard comes through again!

MARK TALBOT - hits me with two beautiful! cards -- a Horizontal of
"Tookie" Gilbert with a black back to hit that 52 Topps list hard and a
Birth Year card of Sherm Lollar, White Sox Catcher in his 53 Bowman Color
form.  Really great cards that I will enjoy for years to come!

Thanks so much Mark for your thoughtful and timely hits!

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:28:43 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Big Day at the Box!

It's been a long time since I opened tha mailbox and found three OBC envelopes
stairing me in the face!!

Thanks are in order to Brian Betza for a great 54T

.... to Ken Morganti for a sweet 52T, a Yankee no less, and to

................... and to Lynn Miller for two 52Ts including HOFer Red Schoendienst

Thanks guys !!!

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:29:29 -0400
From: "Joel E. Freedman" 
Subject: Geno Thanks!

Thanks you for sending a long a couple of red sox cards.  It is

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To: 
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:47:50 -0700
From: "Grant" 
Subject: Thanks T.J.

Several nice hits from T.J. to my =9277 quest, including =93Sweet Lou=94 in
pinstripes=85.=85=85that wantlist is down to one line now, always nice when
that happens=85..

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:43:52 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thanks to Bob and Sal

Thanks to Bob Donaldson for two T206 Southern Leaguers!

Thanks to Sal Domino for three Batman cards for my son - one of the last four Black Bats, and two new Blue Bats!

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Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:23:22 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, uthminsta@hotmail.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: end of the week thanks

Many thanks to Aaron Shirley for sending a 73T Willie
McCovey my way.  "Stretch" is one of many Giants
HOF'ers I saw at Candlestick Park from about
1964-1972.  Thank you Aaron!

Thanks OBC!!

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Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:51:05 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks T.J.

Thanks to T.J. VALACAK for a classic OBC 9-Pack, with three hits to my
1975-76 Topps Hockey set, and six more to my OBC-only 1972 Topps
Baseball set. All are most appreciated. Thanks T.J.!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:39:54 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Wow! Thank you!

To Lynn Miller for a surprise package in yesterday's mail. It included one
Fleer Laughlin 1948 World Series card and 97, that's right, "97," '70  OPCs.

Much appreciated, Lynn!

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To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:21:09 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

The final card to finish my 1958 set arrived today, and I'll bet I'm not too
far off from being exactly 50 years from the first card hitting the streets
in the spring of '58!

"Set-killer" thanks out to MARK TALBOT for a yellow-variation Rivera that looks
like it WAS the first card to hit the streets in 1958.

I'm guessing my new complete set is 90% OBC.  So more thanks out to everybody
who helped!

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:29:00 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: thanks Andy

Andy cook completes a trade by sending a t205 minor leaguer of Hanford and a
t202 or Elberfield Gets His Man, both wll loved but very presentable.

Thanks andy!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:58:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Lynn Miller does it again for petes sake!

LYNN MILLER comes up with another great group of cards.  A group of 4
Bowman Pirates that will be nice upgrades, a'60 Roy Face, a '55 Johnny
O' Brien and also sends a '52 Topps of Pete Reiser (my HOM'er)!!!!
Fantastic hits Lynn!!!!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:14:00 EDT
To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com,
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to John Scott

Thanks to Dr. Gray for an intact Topps stamp panel of the Indians and Reds.
Take care,

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

Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:35:29 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Easter Weekend Thanks

Hello all,
Thanks go out to TJ VALACAK. TJ sends 3 hits to my  65 topps set, and 1
hit to my newly added 53 bowman...Nice package thank you  TJ

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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To: jefreedman@cox.net, groucho1001@comcast.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:51:41 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thank You Kent & Joel!!!

Hello All,

I was 5 minutes away from posting this yesterday and had to leave to go to church, when I sat down a number of hours later to finish, my niece who had used my computer closed the email window and I lost the post.  I will try to replicate it as best I can but the cards I've received are no longer organized by the trader who sent them to me, so if I thank the wrong trader for the wrong item I apologize in advance.  Thanks to:

Joel Freedman who finds a bunch of "oddball" items and ships them my way.  Knowing how much I enjoy these Joel insured many hours of cardboard fun with racing cards, Looney Tunes cards, Comics cards, Marilyn Monroe cards, You'll Die Laughing, TV Westerns and a number of British Tea and Tobacco cards.  Loads of FUN Joel - THANKS!!!

Kent Montgomery decides that I should add a few "oddball" sets to my list by slipping me a couple of starter sets.  (37) of the 60 card `85 Donruss Action All-Stars set are shipped with (46) of the 126 `85 Fleer Star Stickers thanks to Kent's kindness.  As soon as I find others that I'm sure I have laying around here I will be posting yet a couple more sets to my list, Thanks (I think) Kent!!!

I'm on spring break this week but have a major college paper that is due (the last for this program) and will be spending a good chunk of time getting that together but I do plan on spending some down time on hobby issues so expect to see a few items in the mail this week.  If I owe you and you haven't heard from me in some time feel free to drop me a line as my accounting system is poor at best.  To all in this fine group - BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:45:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Overdue Thanks - long

I spent the greater part of last week in the Chicago area on
business, so I'm a bit behind in getting out some well-deserved thank
yous.  I had made plans for my wife and daughter to fly in on Friday
afternoon and join me for some downtown Chi-town fun, but
unfortunately, Old Man Winter decided to make a late appearance and
hit both Detroit and Chicago with 6+ inches of snow.  Their first
flight was cancelled at 6:00 am Friday morning (before and flakes
dropped at either place - go figure) and their 2nd flight was
cancelled at 4:00pm.  After finding out the soonest they could fly in
was 5:00pm on Saturday, we decided to scrap the idea and I headed
into a 9 hour, white-knuckled drive home from O'Hare.  I made it home
safely and we headed instead to Frankenmuth for a couple days of much
needed R&R.

Anyway, I had an great evening of cardboard, comaradarie and chat
with TJ Valacak on Wednseday.  We met for a bite to eat and a couple
of beers at a local sports pub.  Immediately on my arrival, TJ
dropped a lunch bag in front of me, filled with goodies from
yesteryear.  Included were 2- 1955 Topps,  6- 1960 Topps, 2- 1966
Topps, 4- 1967 Topps, 56- 1957 Topps, and 25- 1976 Topps.  Included
were names like Parker, Niekro, McCovey and Aparicio, among others.
TJ also included a couple of unmentionables to complete the package.

In addition to the cards, he also handed me a binder in an attempt to
convert me into becoming a binder-storer (is there such a term?).
With the way his collection looks in plastic, I think he now has me
among the converted.  We had a great time talking cards, sports and
hometowns, and he shared with me the story of how a Windy City native
became a Red Sox fan.  Additionally, we welcomed me into his home to
share a view of his collection.  I had a great time - Thanks TJ!

I returned home today to find some great packages from Bob Bannon,
Sal Domino, and Lynn Miller.

Bob sends 3 hits to my '73 Topps set, including a nose-bleeder of
Dick Bosman.

Sal sends a dozen hits to my '77 Topps effort with hurlers Kaat,
Lonborg, and Fingers.

Lynn sends 57 '70 Topps with an unmarked 4th series checklist, 3 '73
Topps, including Eddie Mathews, one each 76 & 77 Topps, and 2 '75
Topps - Steve Carlton & Fred Lynn.  WOW!  He also included a UV card
for my Tigers collection.

Thanks to TJ, Bob, Sal and Lynn!!!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:54:16 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: Back to the Lyons den...

Rick pops over a 6 pack of the ever shrinking 66 set. One was of Bosox
rookies with Ken Sanders....Ken is a favorite of mine, because when he came to  the
Mets, he had a GREAT strat-o-matic card and used him way more than I should
have (yes I played the basic game). Then again, I had a reliever win 20 games
for me one season. I used him like Mike Marshall but it was more of a scrub,
I'll think of the name...

Thanks again Rick!

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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:28:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Monday Thanks!

Lynn Miller sent ten mid & hi-numbered hits to my 1970 Topps and some
nice unmentionables.  Thanks Lynn!

Bill Ashton

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

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:38:50 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Frequent Senders

Two people continue on their quest to knock all the cards off of the wantlist...

Rick Lyons sends yet another fabulous package.  This time it included a 75 OPC
mvp of clemente, about 20 hits to both the 73 and 68 OPC sets, a hit tothe
very short second 71 set and 3 great 71 coins (Brock, Fergie and Maz).Thanks

Lynn Miller sends a 61 fleer dazzy vance scp.  It's not really fair to keepsending
me cards when I can't hit you back, but I won't complain too loudly.
 Thanks Lynn!

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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:56:43 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks John



JOHN STORMAN continues his
one-man assault on my 1948 Leaf set, with two more very nice additions.
John sends Joe Gordon of the Cleveland Indians, and Johnny Hopp of the
Pittsburgh Pirates. I lov'em. John keeps coming up with these '48
beauties.... I wonder if he's found a cache in an attic wall or
something. Thanks John!


--
Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:37:56 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Lynn.......John

Thanks out to LYNN MILLER who sends along two 49 Leaf cards at the behest  of
'49 Uncle John Storman including Sam Chapman and an Al Evans upgrade of the
card John sent along last week. I not only am started on this great set but I
have a dupe!

Sorry you have passed on this set Lynn, Thanks very much, Bob   Bannon

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Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:44:13 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Rick

Thanks out to RICK LYONS for 2 sharp hits to the kids 1971 list including
Vida Blue.

Thanks Rick,  Bob  Bannon

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:57:39 +0000
From: jfsilva25@comcast.net
Subject: Montgomery and Shirley spin a two hitter!

Aaron Shirley sends a sharp-cornered Ken Wright of the '73 Topps variety. Very nice, Aaron. Thanks!
Kent Montgomery smacks my '60 Topps set upside the binder with 5 cards including 21 game winner, Lew Burdette. Great cards that will fit nicely into some of those empty binder spots. Thanks Kent!
Thanks gents for the fabulous contributions. OBC does indeed rock.
El Fuego
=================

To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:23:15 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out to ANT ARBEENY for 3 '68 Game cards!

Also, I recently re-discovered a tall stack of the old Denny's Grand Slam cards.
If anyone collects those excessively UV babies, send me an e-mail with
your Denny's wants.

Thanks again ANT,

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:09:13 -0400
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

A few recent arrivals to Connecticut:

Aaron Shirley hits the 1977 set with a couple of decent players, Larry Bowaand
Sparky Lyle.  Thanks Aaron!

Sal Domino knocks off 21 more from the 1977 set including Bob Boone, Dusty Baker,
Don Baylor and the immortal Dick Pole.  Thanks Sal!

Lynn Miller includes me in his recent OBC assault with 34 hits to the 1978 set
including HOFers Tom Seaver, Rich Goosage, and deserving HOFer Bert Blyleven.
 Thanks Lynn!

Also completed a successful trade with non-OBCer Mike Mariano.

Thanks guys!
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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:30:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to SPIKE

SPIKE GLIDDEN sends a 1970 OPC of Bobby Bonds... I'd bet he'd be so
proud of what his son has done to the game.  Oops, did I say that?
Thanks, Spike.

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

Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:49:07 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: Thanks to the minsta

A big thanks to Aaron for hits to my 73 set including the king of Home Runs Mr. Aaron. Also a year project hit to my 77 Set

Thanks, Joel

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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:57:12 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks to a fellow FOOT

Thanks out this moring to Mark Talbot for a pair of 1965 Embossed, including Don Drysdale. Why is it that in almost every 1960s set that I'm working on, I need the Drysdale card? Oh well, that's one less.

Mark also sent along a 2008 Tigers schedule, and a LOAD of other stuff for which thanks will be posted at another place.

Cheers, Mark!!

Glasgow, Scotland

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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:40:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

LYNN MILLER-Surfaces long enough to scope out a couple of sets & fire
off four 1970 OPC's & upgrade my 78T's with ten hits.

SAL DOMINO-Knocks over six upgrades to my 77T set.

AARON SHIRLEY-Bags out five 73T's including Mr October & two 77T

Much appreciation guys,

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

Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:23:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: COOKing Hot Dogs and a 6 pack

2 recent packages have been received.  1 from someone I met through
SCD, Tony Fucillo who sent me a 1959 Armour Hot Dog coin of Ashburn
getting me to within 5 of a base set.
The other package was a surprise package that was stunning from Andy
Cook.  Andy sent a 6 pack, that was shocking.  A 1933 Tattoo Orbit
Walberg, one of the nicest I have even if there is a hole in the card,
as I have almost 2/3 of the set.  An english version 1933 WWG (Canadian
Goudey) BB, getting me to having 1/3 on that base set.  A 1936 WWG BB
of Hayworth a member of the Tigers.  Then to what I think will be most
people's surprise who have looked at my lists, he sent me 3 more TYPE
cards.  A 1912 Zeenut (I now have 1 from 10 different years of
Zeenuts); 1920 W519 unnumbered version (there are only 10 in the set,
so 10% done!) and my first Seattle Popcorn cardm this one from 1956.
My type card lists are looking more and more like the index in the big
SCD thanks to tremendous hits like this.  Combine that with my loss to
Andy in the NCAA pool and I am deeply in debt!
Mike Rich

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

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:58:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: New Guy's Thank You's!

Hi, Everyone!  Thanks to all of you for having me as part of the crew!
I'm still learning the ropes, and I appreciate all the help and
encouragement I've gotten so far.

Easter was a busy week for me, but I've finally gotten a little time
to enjoy the cards I received this past week.

A big Thanks to Bill Ashton, the first OBCer to hit my wantlist!  He
shot a great bubble with twenty-seven Topps 1971s and twenty-three
Topps 1972s to help get me rolling!  I really appreciate it, Bill!

Andy Cook dug out thirty-four Topps 1963s for this newbie's cause.  I
opened the puffy and there was Roger Maris!  Thanks, Andy, it's the
first Roger Maris card I've ever owned!

Then yesterday, on my first day "off" in a long time, I went to the
mailbox and found three more packages!

Thanks, Grant Rainsley, for investing in international postage and
sending the four SWEET 55 Bowmans and also knocking some off my Topps
77s!  I'm seeing great progress on that list.
Hey, who is the handsome chap on the horse on that UV card?  I don't
think I have any of that set.

Lynn Miller also chopped twenty-one off my Topps 77s and forty-four
off my Topps 76s!  Thanks, Lynn.  You're right; it's great already!
You guys weren't kidding about getting supports for my mailbox.

Finally, Sean McGowan sent a BOX with one hundred ninety-one cards!
Sean, Wow!  Thanks!  The spread was 1957-1977, hitting no less than
FIFTEEN different sets.

Can I tell you that you all gave me a great day off yesterday?  I'm
still sorting through all the 73 Topps Sean sent.  It takes me a long
time since I want to read all the stats and compare the player's card
with those of other years.

I promise I'll do a proper "New Guy intro" on Ramblings soon, but I
had to start thanking the faithful before I fell hopelessly behind.
As my dad used to say, Bless all your pointy heads!

Mike Rumley-Wells

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

Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:06:52 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks again to Uncle John

Thanks out to JOHN STORMAN who adopts me yet again. He prompted me into a  49
Bowman set a few years ago, (I'm about 75% there) and is now 1 week into
kicking me into a 49 Leaf set. (He is responsible for 6 of my 8 cards).

Thanks John,  Bob  Bannon

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:19:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Tuesday Thanks!

Rick Lyons sent a box filled with UV and some terrific vintage cards.
The vintage were 22 mostly high numbered hits to three Topps sets-
1967, 1968 & 1969.  Always nice to receive these SP (silly priced)
cards.  Thanks Rick!!!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:38:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller, Andy Cook and Brian Betza

Lynn sent me 10 78's and the last two 81's Andy sent me 8-67 philly fb
cards and Brian sent me a 55 bowman,54 topps and 2-71 fb thank you very
much the cards will be love in my collection Rick

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

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:01:25 -0400
From: Jeff Delott 
Subject: Thanks Lynn

Thanks go out to Lynn Miller for sending a couple of variations my way.?

?Jeffrey Delott

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

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:43:49 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: Lynn and his printing press

Good morning OBC--

Got home last night after a short Easter vacation--spent some time yesterday sight seeing the historic homes along the Hudson--Vanderbilts and FDR's home.

REturned to see that Lynn Miller has cranked up his printing press again.....Many thanks for a couple of hits to my lifetime quest.  Jim Russell and Herman Wehmeier have joined their friends in the 1952 binder.

Also returned to a six pack of nice 1970 OPC cards from Rick Lyons.  This set is a complete OBC effort--I have never bought a card and am down to 44 cards needed.  Thanks Rick.

And an overdue thanks to JSG (who I owe doubles to in the NCAA pool).  Dr. Gray sends a 53 Bowman George Shuba along with a short stack of 69-70 Topps hockey highlighted by Tim Horton.

thanks OBC,
Peter Mead

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

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:53:09 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: A couple of SCP

Lynn Miller sends over a nice 52 Sam Mele on top a fat brick of unmentionables.
Thanks, Lynn

Andy Cook educates me in the world of pre-war with a silk from around 1910 and a great story on how he acquired it from a pillow case at a show.  Cool stuff Andy.

Have an OBC day!
Thanks, Dan

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:58:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "distelrath66" 
Subject: Birthday thanks!

Brian Betza sends a nice package my way.  Included are 2 '64s
(Including Smokey Burgess), 2 '65s (my new favorite set), 2 '66s, and
2 '67s (including a dual player card of Rocky Colavito and Leon
Wagner).  Very nice gesture...  I sincerely appreciate it!

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

To: bb thanks 
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:27:18 -0400
From: jeff sinclair 
Subject: OVERDUE THANKS

Thanks to Rob "The Fireman" for a couple of hits to the still infantile 59 set,
Pete Whisenant and Ray Monzat are now added to the stack. Thanks Rob!

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:36:00 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: An Scp from Sal takes 77 down to six

A big thanks for the Indians team card from Sal Domino that takes my 77 Topps set down to 6 cards.... Thanks Sal

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:58:01 GMT
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: woodies welcomed

Thanks to Brian Betza for a nice trio of 62 Topps woodies. Very much appreciated
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To: 
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:31:33 -0500
From: "Randy Griffin" 
Subject: Thanks, John!

A big thanks to John Scott Gray for a trio of 1956 Topps cards.  He includes
Johnny Logan, Alex Kellner and Billy Hoeft.  Thanks again, JSG!

Thanks, OBC!

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

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:14:30 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: Overlooked envelope!

Gang -

I was out for spring break last week and didn't pay much attention as my wife sorted the week's worth of mail.  Tonght she asked me when I was going to open the "OBC' envelope (she has learned how to spot them over the years!) and that got my attention.

Ed Pike sent a great pair of 62 woodies ... a Gordy Coleman and a Hank Bauer!  Fantastic!  I got to get a Bauer autograph at a show some years ago ... he was the free guest!  He was most gracious and kind; chatted for several minutes with me.

Thanks Ed!

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:14:17 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Late Gratitude

Thanks out this Thursday morning to good friend TJ VALACAK, who sent me hiscopy
of BALL FOUR, Jim Bouton's legendary tale of 1960's baseball.  But that's
not all, there were four nice cards nestled in between the pages, a TVof
Harvey Kuenn (the error back version "Kueen"), a 69 of Reggie Smith, knocking
that want list to 18, a stratospheric psycho of Sam McDowell (and I won't
comment any further there....), and a 1979 Kellogg's of Ross Grimsley,
who had a pretty psycho looking Afro for a white man!  Great cards,  all the
same, TJ!  Thanks for them all!

Father Pat

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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:29:04 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Double Thanks

Thanks out to BRIAN BETZA and JOHN STORMAN.  Brian sends over a nice
DCP.  One hit is a 54 Wally Moon for my topps set.  The other is a high
numbered checklist for the 63 set.  I think the previous owner may have
been working on set number two.  It looks like all of the cards were
checked, erased, and a second set of checks started.  One thing is
certain, I am able to check one off my own 63 set.  Thanks Brian!

John sends over a DCP to my 57 set.  One card pictures Rene Valdes from
the tougher second series.  The other depicts a rookie card of Juan
Pizarro.  Juan struck out 318 in 274 innings, had a 1.77 ERA, and won
23 games in 31 starts.  Very impressive stats, and he probably had the
Braves drooling.  Thanks for the hits John!

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

Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:44:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Don opens with a pair of 55's

Hi all,

Don Rice sends 2 nice looking 1955 Topps cards my way and he also
completes a UV Mets set for me.

Don, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:47:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks!

Walker guthrie sent another envelope with five more hits to my 1970
Topps and some very nice UV.  Thanks Walker for the nice note and great

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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:03:46 -0700 (PDT)
To: typecard@aol.com, OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Hoop it up

OBCers --

A big thanks out to Andy Cook for a stack of 1969-70
basketball cards to take me back in time!  I answered
his ESPN trivia question, so I was lucky enough to
benefit from his generosity.  I must say, the uniforms
in those days were horrible - they all look like the
JV team in the Varsity hand-me downs!  Being a Bulls
guy, it was nice to see Chet Walker and Bob Love, but
the best by far was Tom Boerwinkle - the back says the
Bulls expect him to eventually rate alongside
Chamberlain and Russell.  Maybe not.  The Bulls did
have that guy, but he came about 15 years later...

Andy also included a 1941 Play Ball of "Stormy"
Weatherly - how good is that name?!?  He was actually
pretty decent - .303 in 135 games with 59 RBI.
SOmehow, I've never heard of him.

Thanks for the great cards, Andy!

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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:39:36 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: What a payback

Hello All,
Marshall West sends along a load of killer hits. He started with some non sport
cards from Star trek to empire strikes vback & welcome back kotter. then
ehn to a 75 mini upgrade of nolan ryan & a stack of 77 hits. But, he wasnot
finished & adds some Joe montana cards & a Jazz Sced.

I owe you now

anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:14:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to Killer Miller

Appreciations to Lynn Miller for a SCP that killed a recent set (& is
described fully elsewhere.)

Many thanks, Lynn!

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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:29:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller

LYNN MILLER sends an upgrade for my 78 set, as well as a Bob Shirley
rookie for my Shirley x9 binder.  Also included were five hits to the
1979 Burger King Yankees team set... and some later year project hits.
Thanks Lynn!  I think you've got the sender of the month award...
what's that?  We don't have a sender of the month award?!?  Well
thanks anyway Lynn.

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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:22:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Chris Stufflestreet" 
Subject: Easter Week Thanks

A quick thanks goes out this week to SAL DOMINO, BILL MALSON, PETER
MEAD and LYNN MILLER for hitting some wantlists that are a year or
three outside of what OBC decorum considers to be mentioned here.
However, I'm sure nobody here would say I can't tell the group how
much I appreciate knocking numbers off of any wantlist.

Take care,

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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:24:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: EEK! Great cards!

Hi gang,

A nice package arrived today from the House of Maxwell. EEK sends a
1959 high number Mike Cuellar card, a 1952 Walker Cooper Bowman card,
and a few other cards that look like 1958 Topps but are much newer

Plus another card that is simply Topps. (smiles again)

Thanks, EEK!

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

Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:23:58 EDT
To: illini_grad_90@yahoo.com, Typecard@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Hoop it up

So u actually think Cartwright was better than Boerwinkle :-)

In a message dated 3/27/2008 8:04:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
illini_grad_90@yahoo.com writes:

OBCers --

A big thanks out to Andy Cook for a stack of  1969-70
basketball cards to take me back in time! I answered
his ESPN  trivia question, so I was lucky enough to
benefit from his generosity. I  must say, the uniforms
in those days were horrible - they all look like  the
JV team in the Varsity hand-me downs! Being a Bulls
guy, it was nice  to see Chet Walker and Bob Love, but
the best by far was Tom Boerwinkle -  the back says the
Bulls expect him to eventually rate  alongside
Chamberlain and Russell. Maybe not. The Bulls did
have that  guy, but he came about 15 years later...

Andy also included a 1941 Play  Ball of "Stormy"
Weatherly - how good is that name?!? He was  actually
pretty decent - .303 in 135 games with 59 RBI.
SOmehow, I've  never heard of him.

Thanks for the great cards, Andy!

Take  Care,

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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:26:31 -0700 (PDT)
To: LUURSCJG@aol.com, Typecard@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Hoop it up
Content-Disposition: inline

I was more of an Artis Gilmore fan - what a great
afro!  After the A-Train came the unstoppable Dave
Corzine.  How MJ did it early on is a mystery...

Check out his rookie schedule in the attachment!  I
used to have a bunch, but it's my last one...

Take Care,

--- LUURSCJG@aol.com wrote:

> So u actually think Cartwright was better than
> Boerwinkle :-)
> In a message dated 3/27/2008 8:04:09 P.M. Central
> Daylight Time,
> illini_grad_90@yahoo.com writes:
> OBCers --
> A big thanks out to Andy Cook for a stack of
> 1969-70
> basketball cards to take me back in time! I answered
> his ESPN  trivia question, so I was lucky enough to
> benefit from his generosity. I  must say, the
> uniforms
> in those days were horrible - they all look like
> the
> JV team in the Varsity hand-me downs! Being a Bulls
> guy, it was nice  to see Chet Walker and Bob Love,
> but
> the best by far was Tom Boerwinkle -  the back says
> the
> Bulls expect him to eventually rate  alongside
> Chamberlain and Russell. Maybe not. The Bulls did
> have that  guy, but he came about 15 years later...
> Andy also included a 1941 Play  Ball of "Stormy"
> Weatherly - how good is that name?!? He was
> actually
> pretty decent - .303 in 135 games with 59 RBI.
> SOmehow, I've  never heard of him.
> Thanks for the great cards, Andy!
> Take  Care,
> Geno
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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:36:19 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: double thanks to Geno

Double ncaa thanks to Geno for two scp 1962 Salada Coins of Elston Howard and George Altman!

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

Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:08:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Friday Thanks!

New guy Mike Rumley-Wells sent a nice note with two nice '58 Topps
hits, Roger Craig & the Giants team.  Thanks for the great cards Mike
and welcome aboard!

Bill Ashton

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Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:07:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Way to brighten a guy's day!

Aaron Shirley and Earl Kilbourn came through for me in a big way.  I
alluded on the ramblings that I'd had a tough Wednesday.

BUT Aaron Shirley sent me a big ole puffy envelope filled with FOUR
stacks of cards, including Topps sets from 1963 to 1977, including
forty-two hits to my 73 list! (Following up Sean McGowan's 83 shots to
the same list last week, that one is falling FAST). A very kind note
with gracious words at just the right time, Aaron, and you know what
that does.
Earl Kilbourn introduced himself more formally by means of great
players.  I'm really curious if Earl read my thanks about a package
last week that spanned 15 different sets, because Earl hit SIXTEEN of
my wantlists, 1955 Bowman and Topps through 1976 Topps!!  Highlights
included Moose Skowron from 63, Curt Flood and Frank Howard 64s,
Orlando Cepeda 67, Maz from 71, HR champs from 71--Frank Howard,
Killebrew and Yaz on the same card is cool--and a gorgeous Luis
Aparicio from 1972.  I was looking at these cards and thinking, "So
THAT'S what sharp corners look like!"  Thanks a TON!
You both wonderfully diverted me from a very anxious night.

My daughter, Annalise, is out of the hospital, home and healing now.
Thanks to those who expressed concern.
Happy to be in the club!

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Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:08:13 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: THANKS TO Glenn Codere

Hello All A big thanks go out to Glenn Codere who picks me up a great CD
from his recent trip To my Mother land.... The CD is only available in Italy and
parts of Europe very hard to find, but Glenn came through....THANK YOU VERY

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:14:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Feeling very welcomed

Okay, the New Guy continues on his frantic thank-you pace for the
incoming blizzard of cards.

Dan Angland sent an envelope and hit my Topps 61, 69, 73, 76 and 77
sets.  The Seventy-Six and Seventy-Seven are shrinking like
stop-action photography, continuously and right before my eyes.  I'm
trying to get organized enough to shoot back, so watch for some 78s, Dan.

Bob Reed sent a padded envelope with--134 Topps 77s!  Boom!  Thanks,
Bob.  Bob warned me that some of those cards were very-well loved
("seen better days" could be said of many things I've enjoyed much),
but in fact two of them were upgrades.

Hope you guys have a great weekend--you brightened mine.

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Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:39:41 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: sun times thanks

a great and productive show, including meeting up with the following:

GEORGE VRECHEK, who also contributed to the 53 topps back variation  quest.
actually, we were showing off what we had picked up during our  lunch time
break, and george invited me to check out his findings to see if i  needed any.
lo and behold, i found one which george graciously let me  have.  tnx george!

MIKE WIERZBICKI, our long lost pal who promises to be around more after
august 1, for some great company and some hits he pulled for me from last year's
national.  tnx mike!

TJ VALACAK for some fine conversation, tag teaming of bill henderson's
table, and pointing me to Uncle Dick's once again, who emptied my checkbook with  a
nice stack of 52 hi #s.  tnx tj!

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To: 
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:37:29 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks as well to Mike Wierzbicki

.who comes down from the north with a Post cereal card at the Sun Times

George Vrechek

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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:01:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Mets Mets Mets

Hi all

Mark Talbot sends 4 Mets cards my way a 1973 High Numbered Rich Chiles
card and 3 UV Mets.

Mark, Thanks and the Ball will be heading back your way..smile

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:33:52 -0400
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Dr. John Scott Gray - who "trims" my TV set list with 4 fine table models, including
"Birdie" Tebbetts, and Journeyman pitcher Murray Dickson who spent
an 18 year  career pitching mostly for the Cards, Phillies and Pirates.  Stan
Musial said of him, " Dickson wouldn't have given his mother anything good
to hit". Lifetime 172 W and 181 L.  Thanks Doc for the memories.

Have an error-free season.

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

Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:11:22 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: weekend thanks

ROB GIOIA II sends a tcp of 49 bowmans.  tnx rob!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:54:34 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Austin 
Subject: Overdue Thanks

Thanks go our to the following OBC'ers who have hit my wantlist in
the past month or so:

LARRY ZURAWSKI for a '57 Topps Basketball SCP!

BOB BANNON sends along a quartet of '55 Bowman upgrades!

JSGTY sends along a Topps iron-on and 2 '69 Milton Bradleys including
a McCovey!

PETER MEAD hits my '62 Bell Brand list TWICE! Yowza!

and MARK TALBOT sends a slew of FB hits from the '50s and '60s
including 2 hits to my '65 Topps list!  Sweet!

Thanks OBC!

Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com
Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com
"How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
- William Shakespeare

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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:31:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Opening Day Thanks

Very late Opening Day Thanks, I regretfully must add, going out to:

Aaron Shirley for two nice upgrades to my '73 set, including my 2nd
favorite baseball card of all-time, the '73 Jack Aker.

Peter Mead, for a nice '68 Topps Poster of Dean Chance, resplendent in
his Twins uniform.

Lynn Miller, for a tremendous variety package of 50's Bowmans, sixteen
of them, capped off with a Fleer ATG of Walter Johnson.

Thanks guys, great stuff!

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

Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:20:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Just so we're clear...

I'm not getting tired of receiving cards yet, so I hope you guys
aren't tired of reading my thank-yous!

My gratitude to:
Anthony Arbeeny, who welcomed me with hits to my Topps 73 and 76T
sets, including three nice team cards.

The Fireman in NYC, who threw a spray of cards from Topps 60-73,
including a couple elusive checklists and some great high #s.  Thanks,
Rob! (I think that'll be my last pun.  Sorry.)

Joel Gyselink, offering my second Canadian welcome, who ran a gamut
from Topps 62-76, including a 1976 Mike Schmidt!  That's a great
combination, since it's my highest priority 70's set and he's one of
my favorite players (the Phillies are my NL team).

Since someone just asked, Annalise now looks like her old self and
went to church today and danced.  You'd never know, looking at her,
that she was in the hospital a few days ago.  Amazing how resilient
children are.

Blessings on your heads,

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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:50:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Tampa Tribune Thanks

I received a nice envelope from Bob D'Angelo that included a Dontrelle
Willis poster from the Lakeland Ledger.  It's a pretty cool piece to
add to my Tiger's collection and it's especially nioe to receive it the
weekend before Opening Day!

Thanks Bob!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:18:15 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Bob & Ed

Sitting here licking my wounds after crashing in a bicycle race
Saturday, it's time some thanks get shouted out to ED SCHOTT and BOB REED.

Ms. Deb sends a 9-pack of hits to my OBC-only want lists, including
eight hits to the 1968 Topps set, the last year I "officially collected"
as a kid. And in "honor of" soon to be higher postal rates, Bob sends
some "stamps and coin"....  a 1962 Salada football coin, and four 1969
Topps football stamp singles. That latter set is getting oh-so close (a
baker's dozen).

Thanks Ed! Thanks Bob!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:43:08 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: A bunch of Bengals I

I'm a little late with some thanks for some hits to my Tiger's sets.
From fellow FOOT GLENN CODERE comes 3 Tigers that he allowed me to claim
from a recent waiver wire. A 70 Kelloggs Freehan, 69T McLain decal, and
a 63 Post Kaline. Thanks much Glenn.

ANDY COOK sends a couple more Tigers following Xavier's win over Purdue.
From the 61T set comes the Pitching Leaders card featuring Yankee Killer
Frank Lary & the SO Leaders with Lary and Senator Bunning. The truth be
known, as usual I was rooting for all the Big Ten teams so the cardboard
helped ease the sting. Thanks Andy, much appreciated.

We still have a Big Ten team from just up the road in the Frozen Four.
GO BLUE!!

"We keep what we give away"

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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:54:36 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: Innies

Thanks go out to Lynn Miller (he's been on everyone's thanks list lately)
for a nice stack of 78s from the year project and to Tom Housley for some nice
unmentionable 83s from the same project. Those sets are taking a beating!
Thanks  gents!

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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:07:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot, Lynn Miller and Mike Rumley-Wells

A bunch of recent hits by Mark Talbot, Lynn Miller and Mike Rumley-
Wells have helped me complete my 1978 Topps football set and put dents
in my 1953 Topps card lists.  Thanks guys.

Rick Johnson

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

Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:57:12 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: NCAA thanks

Thanks go out to Bob Reed for not only running the NCAA pool but also losing twice to my teams.  Bob sends three tough 53 high numbers my way including long-time back up Yankee catcher Charlie Silvera.  I have to believe this guy was fat, dumb and happy during his career as he cashed annual world series checks.

Peter Mead

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Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:18:02 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: Domino Rally....

Sal Domino hits my relatively short 1958 list with four hits, including
Curt Flood. Much appreciated, Sal, hope to see you again at another

Bill Malson

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Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:12:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Opening Day thanks

Bob Reed sends over a packet higlighted by a 1963 Bazooka ATG.  This
gets me down to 10 to complete the set.  A number of UV cards from
rarely hit sets accompanied the ATG.
Thanks.  Mike Rich

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

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:30:17 -0400
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: Thanks Sal

Somehow Sal crammed 8 '58s in an envelope and got away with 1st class postage
- gee, I wish our Post Office was that generous.  These will find a goodhome
in the '58 binder with the others beaters.  Thanks for the cardboard.Joe
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=================

Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:44:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Monday Thanks

Mike Rich hid three hi-numbered 1973 Topps in a bundle of year project
cards.  Great cards Mike!  Thanks!

Bill Ashton

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:21:01 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Mac ices a set

Hello All,
Mac Wubben sends along a 71 namath t kill the 2nd set.
It was a relpy to my 1 & out request with yielded 3 out of 5 sets iced in one

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:05:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Rob Gioia for a 55 topps Carl Sawatski, 56 topps Dick Hall
and a 60 topps Bob Mabe. thanks, Linda