'Twas the night before Christmas...
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'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the forum
Not a creature was stirring, not even Vargha;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes they'd be filled with PSA 10s, so rare;
The collectors were nestled all snug in their beds,
While delusions of grandeur danced in their heads;
Searching through oddballs, King Kellogg with his crown,
Was out like a light after the last beer he'd downed,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tripping over kracked Kelloggs that were meant for the trash.
The moon on the slab of a PSA 6,
Reminds me that submitting cards is not a quick fix,
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
It's Carl Yastrzemski in '63 Fleer,
'70 Topps Supers, so large and so thick,
I paused for a moment and then thanked St. Nick.
His bag overflowed with Mint Hall of Fame,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
"Now, AARON! now, MANTLE! now, RUTH and BERRA!
On, SCHMIDT! on KOUFAX! on, MAYS and CEPEDA!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
The slabs they stacked up and I owned them all!"
He spoke not a word, but kept plugging away,
Filling the gaps, so I won't need ebay,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, He dropped a Pete Rose;
Then He sprang to his feet and ran to his sleigh,
And away he flew after leaving Clemente.
But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight,
"HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!"
Happy Holidays to all!
JEB.
Not a creature was stirring, not even Vargha;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes they'd be filled with PSA 10s, so rare;
The collectors were nestled all snug in their beds,
While delusions of grandeur danced in their heads;
Searching through oddballs, King Kellogg with his crown,
Was out like a light after the last beer he'd downed,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tripping over kracked Kelloggs that were meant for the trash.
The moon on the slab of a PSA 6,
Reminds me that submitting cards is not a quick fix,
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
It's Carl Yastrzemski in '63 Fleer,
'70 Topps Supers, so large and so thick,
I paused for a moment and then thanked St. Nick.
His bag overflowed with Mint Hall of Fame,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
"Now, AARON! now, MANTLE! now, RUTH and BERRA!
On, SCHMIDT! on KOUFAX! on, MAYS and CEPEDA!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
The slabs they stacked up and I owned them all!"
He spoke not a word, but kept plugging away,
Filling the gaps, so I won't need ebay,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, He dropped a Pete Rose;
Then He sprang to his feet and ran to his sleigh,
And away he flew after leaving Clemente.
But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight,
"HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!"
Happy Holidays to all!
JEB.
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Think that beat Jesse Jackson reading Green Eggs and Ham- well done Jeb!
Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's
Merry Christmas to all!!
(On a side note, I would have opted for the Santa Claus with Jenny McCarthy photo)
Merry Christmas to all.
Paul.
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This post really shows why I truly value the time,stories,and people that are here.With all our faults and differences,this still has to be one of the best group of people anywhere.
JEB,
It has occured to me in the past that you are one of the most important contributors to our forum,with your insight into cards and especially your spreadsheets,and this post only serves to reaffirm my suspicions.I hope everyone gets as much enjoyment out of this post as I have.We are certainly lucky to have an avenue such as this forum for gifted people such as yourself to share your talents with.
Vic
PS,
I concur with Griffins that this MUST have a second reading at next years luncheon.
Merry Christmas all!
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I could have worked on that all year and not have turned out that good. Excellent!!!
Merry Christmas all!
Wayne
Fantastic story!!!!
LMAO...
This forum certainly touches us.....
Happy Holidays to all!!!!!!!!!
Larry
email....emards4457@msn.com
CHEERS!!
Absolutly amazing!
Jeff
(It really is a shame that Skycap's still outside with his tounge stuck to the pole... he would have enjoyed reading it too.)
Mike
Great Job JEB.....that is a classic!
<< <i>Apparently, Skycap has his own action figure. >>
I just checked on Skycap - he's still there:
JEB.
Edited to add:
From ToysRus.com:
Flick with poseable tongue sticking action and pole
5 inches
Man, I'd hate to get banned for posting a quote from Toys R Us, but I thought that description was hilarious.
JEB.
Website: http://www.qualitycards.com
Dennis
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JEB.
Thanks-John
1993 Pro Set Power All-Power-Defense Gold #1
1963 Fleer
Lou Brock Master Set
An oscar for you and a merry christmas for all.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Well done....I really enjoyed it!
All my best and Merry Christmas
your friend
Mike