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Leaving the hobby for a while ....

softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Just wanted to wish those who I am in contact with at least on a minimal basis a temporary but probably long adios! Starting a major addition to my house and will be "GC"ing the entire project. I made the unfortunate and unwanted decision that all of the time I spend on this wonderful hobby is not acceptable at this new time for me. Be good all of you crazy fockers! imageimageimage

Dan

ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

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  • pandrewspandrews Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭
    ARGH!

    well you can still stop by to say howdy once in awhile, damnit..
    ·p_A·
  • ctsoxfanctsoxfan Posts: 6,246 ✭✭
    Dan - wait a minute! Who's going to support late 70's graded around here? At least with you doing your 1978 set, I didn't feel like such a nutcase for doing my 1979 set.

    But, this hobby really does occupy your time, so I understand. Fix up the house, have a few beers, and keep in touch. Good luck on the project!
    image
  • AkbarCloneAkbarClone Posts: 2,476 ✭✭✭
    Dude! I was just about to sell off my near complete set of Mint 1962 Topps Civil War News cards--and I was going to give you first dibs!

    Shucks...image

    I collect Vintage Cards, Commemorative Sets, and way too many vintage and modern player collections in Baseball (180 players), Football (175 players), and Basketball (87 players). Also have a Dallas Cowboy team collection.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,410 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dan
    I, for one, will miss you here very much.

    I wish you all the best and that your project goes well.

    I will be looking forward to your return and will break out the 78T common box!

    your friend
    mike
    Mike
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Akbar, Bull$hit! image Anyway, I am so addicted to this that only a complete shutout for the duration will be acceptable. I will be back and can't wait. This has been coming for a while now, you guys are all great! ctsox ..... keep collecting 70's graded! Screw all of the snooty ba$tard$ !!!! 70's rock! Good luck to your Red Sox only if my Yankees can't find a way ... pa .... posting once in a while turns into obsession. I know myself. I need to do this, I am really addicted to this hobby and in the next year I am getting married and a whole bunch of other good things ..... I will be back in full force with the blessing of my loving future wife. We just need to concentrate time elsewhere! Dan




    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    What Salvation! Congrats on getting out. I look forward to the day I give it all up!

    JS
  • iamthegreatcornholioiamthegreatcornholio Posts: 3,366
    take care dude
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,742 ✭✭✭
    enjoy your time away. i've enjoyed your posts with the 78's.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭
    soft,

    A Toast!!

    image

    I have appreciated your input here and hope to hear from you again. Now that my kids have gotten out of haiku (er, high school!! -- oh oh, here comes mudflap!), I'm getting back into the hobby. It can be done!

    Best of luck on whatever you undertake -- especially a new relationship! Family comes first...

    hh
    imageimageimageSenators/Twins Type Collection
  • zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭

    Dan-

    good luck with whatever you need to undertake! I hear you on the complete shutout and most of us here can relate that every now and then would lead back to everyday all out.

    Enjoy your time away and try to stay sane!

    Jordan
    EAMUS CATULI!

    My Auctions
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mike (Stoner) image,

    If it was not for that Roy White you sent me I would not be here now! I am addicted, the first thing I do when I get home is hit the computer and fall into sometimes late night adventures chasing this hobby. Nothing wrong with that I know! buuuuut duty calls! If I get a toothache I know where to send my x-rays! image

    zef, the 78's are awesome! keep up the good work ...

    Idferg, hoof, cornholio .... I WILL be back! Can't wait ....

    Stalin .... I feel NO salvation. I wish I did. But really, this hobby is so addictive and I know myself.

    Thanks guys! I know this has been coming and it sucks .... I spend at least 20 hours a week chasing this wonderful hobby. Those 20 hours need to be re-directed for a while image

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

  • DirtyHarryDirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
    Good luck Softparade. I'm on your heels. Taken a spell for a while due to a new business enterprise draining time and gish. But who cares about me...you actually had valuable posts!!!!
    Proud of my 16x20 autographed and framed collection - all signed in person. Not big on modern - I'm stuck in the past!
  • Mac53Mac53 Posts: 805 ✭
    Dan:
    You're falling for brainwashing crap about needing food, water, and shelter. Putting stuff like houses and women ahead of cards like you've forgotten what's really important! You get me hooked on Civil War News, then go on the wagon! Well, good luck. I know you'll be back.
    "Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."image
  • KnucklesKnuckles Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭
    Best of luck with your addition and you'll be missed. Hopefully you'll be back sooner rather than later. image
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  • brianwintersfanbrianwintersfan Posts: 3,626 ✭✭
    I would have hit you up for more raw 78's if I knew! image
    Take care and good luck with your projects!
  • SeaBass1SeaBass1 Posts: 20
    I will miss those posts on 78 wax and rack breaks. Hope you find your way back in time! Best of luck on the house!
  • BoopottsBoopotts Posts: 6,784 ✭✭
    Best of luck, Dan. One word of advice-- make sure you hire a decent roofer.

    One nice thing about the hobby is that it isn't going anywhere. I hope you manage to find your way back.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've tried to get out many times. But "Every time I try to get out, they pull me back in."
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,410 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Good luck Softparade. I'm on your heels. Taken a spell for a while due to a new business enterprise draining time and gish. But who cares about me...you actually had valuable posts!!!! >>


    Hi Harry
    I haven't seen you in a while?

    Good to see you posting.

    Hope your new business dealings are going well.

    I should spend more time on my office but it seems to run in spite of itself! image

    mike
    Mike
  • orion9578orion9578 Posts: 385
    Cya around Dan and GL with your house/future wife/life! Hope you aren't gone for to long!
    Ryan
  • DirtyHarryDirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
    Mike - some day soon, hope to say the same. When I worked in corporate America - had under appreciated priviledges. Now that I "own my own job" - gotta work hard to get back to the same place without the BS. Regards.
    Proud of my 16x20 autographed and framed collection - all signed in person. Not big on modern - I'm stuck in the past!
  • Mac53Mac53 Posts: 805 ✭


    << <i>seems to run in spite of itself >>



    The sign of a dang good manager, Mike. Stay away and sail the bay. You'll get rich.
    "Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."image
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    Great who am I going to PM when I see some nice 78s on Ebay. You will keep in touch won't at least. Maybe we can get the members here to chip in once a month an get you a card off ebay so you will not miss it so much.

    Stingray
  • tkd7tkd7 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭
    I'm about to embark on a 78 graded set.
    Law of conservation of collecting ---- lose one 78 collector, add another
  • gosteelersgosteelers Posts: 2,668 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I've tried to get out many times. But "Every time I try to get out, they pull me back in." >>



    This statement is so true. This is my third 'lifetime' in cards!

    Mark
  • tennesseebankertennesseebanker Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭
    NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Say it aint so, Softy !image
    I know you will be back it's in your blood, See ya on the dark side of the moon
    image

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