Farewell for now

First let me say congratulations to Matt from Bob Walk the Plank who took down the World Cup of Trading in walk away fashion.  Mark and Douglas will also be receiving a package from me in the future.  Thanks to everyone that participated!

It is after great consideration that I have decided its a good time to step away from blogging.  My blog has been successful at being a "look at these cards" blog and a "giving stuff away" blog.
However, providing consistent and quality posts has been spotty at best.  Deadlines I have set forth and promised on the blog have often went by the wayside and that bothers me.

The best place for me is in the shadows as a mysterious robin hood esque card guy.  That's what I enjoy the most when getting the response from someone who had their day brightened by my efforts.

I will continue to follow the blogs and have no plans of ceasing my card giving but I plan to step away from the pressure of feeling like I'm not putting a good blog product out there for everyone to enjoy.

I did graduate from the school of never say never.  I don't anticipate a return anytime soon or perhaps ever but I won't complete shut that door.

The relief of just being a reader or commenter will be therapeutic for me I believe.

I have met some incredible folks through this blog and for that I'm mighty thankful!  I want to say Thank You to anyone that has ever read this blog, anyone that's every been patient with me, and everyone that makes up this community.  It is sincerely been a pleasure.

Until next time,

Wes
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Arpsmith completes my quest!

Many thanks to Adam over at the Arpsmith blog for this magnificence that he sent my way!

 Look at those sparkly Bravos

 Love the Vintage!!

 Low Numbered Braves /25,/25,/29

 Gotta Love the Topps Relics and Autos!

 It's Cardinals Time!

 Awesome Autos!

 Emmit!!!

 This is the one that sent me flipping.  The last card I needed for 69 Topps!!!!!

THE QUEST IS NOW COMPLETE!!!  Thank you ADAM!

World Cup of Cardboard Trading 2014

All in all this event was a success!  Let's pick a winner who I will shower with spoils!

I will let the poll run until 10/13.  I will award the top three vote getters a prize.  If you need to refresh your memories on any of the selected participants-the write ups are just a few pages back.


Voting should take place here:

World Cup of Trading Voting

UCF Brett visits my mailbox

Many thanks to my CCW buddy Brett who dropped this off on me in the last week or so:

 Always loved the Bazooka relics!

 Man I wish Boldin was still in Arizona

 Some Willinghammers!

A Beautiful TTM

Thanks again Brett!

Walking the Plank once again

Matt from Bob Walk the Plank is quickly becoming one of my closest blogging buddies.  He hit me again this week.  I want to show off what he sent and say Thanks!  One of the best out there bar none!

 Numbered Chippas

 Love the look of this Furcal

 A Pair of Queens

 Love the mini and the Smoltzie

 Look at those duel Huddy's!  I miss that guy!

 This Klesko is off the charts

 Look at that Chip

 That bad boy is out of 10

 

Many thanks again my friend.  This is about to get epic!

Uncle Tiny Strikes Again

My mailbox got blowed up again today by a monster mailer from Uncle Tiny.  I will only share the choicest cuts from this selection.  Somethings I won't disclose because they are headed other directions.

 Oso Blanco Rc's!

 Numbered Bravos Legends

 On the comeback trail-ROLL TIDE

 THIS ONE REALLY SCREAMED AT ME WHEN I SAW IT!  HOF'ER PC IS WHERE THIS ONE WILL STAY

 2 Signed Bravos Balls with Coa's- Javy Lopez and Jose Oliva

 Mad Dog

 Even More Mad Dog

Uncle Tiny really knocked this one out of the park!  Thank you my friend!

Mailbox Warning

The most artistic, and precise cardboard weapon ever assembled here in the jbf workshop has been placed into the mail.

One blogger is about to experience a very unique sensation that amounts to devastation.

The destination is 60586. 

May the force be with you.

World Cup of Trading Group G and H

Time to get this puppy on the road.
Group G-2 of 3 have been received
Let's take a look at Group G which ended up being a clash between the Lost Collector and Josh D.

AJ claimed a Nova mini relic and sent this beauty in return:

Love It!

Josh countered after claiming a golf relic by sending this bounty:

 A stack of Cardinals-Good Start

 My second to last 69 Topps need.  Only Ted Williams remains

 Wow- BAMA

 Wow-HOF

 Wow-NICE FRAMED AUTO

Well Played Sir.

GROUP G WINNER-ROYALS AND RANDOMS

Onto Group H-The Group of Death
4 Claimers only 3 Senders

A Triple Threat Match between GCRL, 2x3 Heroes, and Bob Walk the Plank

Jim weighed in first.  He claimed an Eddie Murray Bat Card

 Bravos

 Willinghammer

 Love that leaping SP catch

 Now we are talking

 Cardboard Gold

Coming strong with the vintage!

Up next is Jeff who claimed a Bob Gibson Auto:

 Bravos

 Jeff Offered this 10/10 patch card up for grabs and I wanted it

Cardinals Future QB??  Love the Letter Patch

Finally is the blogosphere's famous Bob Walk.  Matt claimed a Jose Canseco Auto

 Looks like I like where we are going here

 Beautiful 12/20

 Colored Auto GU Auto

 Do you have Josh Willingham in your basement???

 Gorgeous

 The following is a stunner

 My first button card

 The unavoidable Willinghammer crotch shot shows that this is 08/15!

Tough one to beat

GROUP H WINNER:  BOB WALK THE PLANK

This is going to be tough.  That's why the next stages will be up to you.  A very elite distinction await the winner.  I will have the poll up in the next few days.

UNTIL THE NEXT TIME WE MEET.  98 IS COMING...SOON ENOUGH ALL WILL BE REVEALED