This one was Sunday at the Zoo in DC. It was nearly 100 degrees. That is hot for us Northerners.
Collector of 1976 Topps baseball for some stupid reason. Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason. My Pirates Collection
Here's one of me at a poker tournament a few months ago that I finished 6th in. It was good enough to get my own profile on Bluff Magazine's website. I'm not sure whether I'm concentrating very hard or falling asleep, but either way, I have way too much product in my hair.
<< <i>Here's one of me at a poker tournament a few months ago that I finished 6th in. It was good enough to get my own profile on Bluff Magazine's website. I'm not sure whether I'm concentrating very hard or falling asleep, but either way, I have way too much product in my hair.
Lee >>
Lee - nice pic!
I can hear Norman Chad saying - "why does everyone look like they're waiting to see the dentist...get excited! You're playing for a half a million dollars!!!
<< <i>Here's a picture of my son Gordon. He looks like he's in another world because he just won gold at the Alberta Bantam B Provincial Championship and he suffered a cracked rib, concusion, and seven stitches to the chin during the game. >>
I highly recommend the Asics Gel Nimbus VIII for your long distance training (or multiple trips up and down your parents' basement stairs while you retrieve those mint Bowman football cards you didn't know you had).
You got some deep pockets for an 18 year old. Collecting the following issues.
57 topps FB NM or better 55 topps baseball VG-ex or better 55 topps all american football EX or better 69 topps basketball exmt or better 86 fleer basketball nm/m or better
When I was your age it was 1991 Score and Donruss and not a thing more.
<< <i>Slatsme- it's a bit of a slow process. I try and do it pretty cheap (otherwise known as, raw).
John >>
John- I hear ya. I have traded with you a bunch and I know you are a great raw set builder.
Glen-
Your dad is mistaken about Wrigley. My Uncle played in the championship in '64 and it was at Soldiers. He played for Lane Tech and they got spanked by Chicago Vocational. Give him a few beers and you'll hear the story..."they should have won"..."they were the better team"..."it killed his football scholarship"...
Which leads me to another point. He played baseball after he lost his scholarship. Bounced around the minors for 6 years after high school when he finally got the call. He was called up and went to Comiskey to sign his contract. They looked at him, were happy, had their meeting and then took out the pens. When the GM(or whoever actually signed back in 1970) was about to sign, they said, "Wait a minute. You're 24? You are much too old to start playing professional baseball."
He went down to the locker room, which they already let him move into, and gathered all his stuff. He put his glove, the 3 bats he brought with him, and his new "Sox" hat in a pile in the center of the locker room. He was a smoker and religously carried a Zippo and the fuel. He dumped the fuel on the gear. He lit the Zippo and dropped it on the pile in the middle of the locker room.
He walked out of Comisky Field and never stepped foot on a diamond again.
He, and my dad were raised on the north side. They both went to Lane Tech which is 14 blocks west of Wrigley on Addison(the street Wrigley is on). Needless to say, he was "burned" by the Sox.
I'm a Cubs fan. For better or worse. I was at that game you were at with your dad. Some guy in the bathroom wanted to fight me because I thought he was crazy for thinking the Sox got a good deal trading Sammy Sosa to the Cubs. Lunacy.
BTW, tell your dad he was at Soldiers for that game. My uncle scored the only touchdown in Lane's 30-7 loss.
<< <i>Slatsme- it's a bit of a slow process. I try and do it pretty cheap (otherwise known as, raw).
John >>
Glen-
Your dad is mistaken about Wrigley. My Uncle played in the championship in '64 and it was at Soldiers. He played for Lane Tech and they got spanked by Chicago Vocational. Give him a few beers and you'll hear the story..."they should have won"..."they were the better team"..."it killed his football scholarship"...
Which leads me to another point. He played baseball after he lost his scholarship. Bounced around the minors for 6 years after high school when he finally got the call. He was called up and went to Comiskey to sign his contract. They looked at him, were happy, had their meeting and then took out the pens. When the GM(or whoever actually signed back in 1970) was about to sign, they said, "Wait a minute. You're 24? You are much too old to start playing professional baseball."
He went down to the locker room, which they already let him move into, and gathered all his stuff. He put his glove, the 3 bats he brought with him, and his new "Sox" hat in a pile in the center of the locker room. He was a smoker and religously carried a Zippo and the fuel. He dumped the fuel on the gear. He lit the Zippo and dropped it on the pile in the middle of the locker room.
He walked out of Comisky Field and never stepped foot on a diamond again.
He, and my dad were raised on the north side. They both went to Lane Tech which is 14 blocks west of Wrigley on Addison(the street Wrigley is on). Needless to say, he was "burned" by the Sox.
I'm a Cubs fan. For better or worse. I was at that game you were at with your dad. Some guy in the bathroom wanted to fight me because I thought he was crazy for thinking the Sox got a good deal trading Sammy Sosa to the Cubs. Lunacy.
BTW, tell your dad he was at Soldiers for that game. My uncle scored the only touchdown in Lane's 30-7 loss. >>
Thanks for the praise on the paintings. I started last year and have never taken an art class in my life. Same with woodworking but I started two months ago. I like to try to figure stuff out. I like two artist that paint in very similar styles. Todd White and Clifford Bailey. The thing is I do not want to pay $3000-$10,000 for a painting. So one day after a stressful day at work I stopped at Michael's and picked up soome paints and canvas. I guess it worked out because I went into a gallery to frame one of my paintings and I had a show a month later.
Woodworking is the same thing:
I like Mission Style/Art's and Craft's furniture. But again they cost a few grand per piece. (Solid Quarter Sawn oak) So my inlaws like the furniture as well so I come home from work two months ago and find a brand new table saw in my garage. THe table I made is now in their living room.
I am a Distribution Facicily Manager and you never get to look back at the end of the day see your accomplishments. With these other hobbies I picked up it's nice to have a beer at the end of the day and see that blank canvas coved in now Art, or those boards turned into functional furniture that will last for generations.
Zef,
Great story. I will tell my dad. It may have been earlier than 1964 and it may have been the Bears. I just no it was his first time ever at Wrigley to see a Cubs game. (White Sox Game)
Thanks all,
The next thing I am making is a set of similar tables with old baseball cards that everyone sent me a year ago or so. I will the epoxy resin them into the wood top. I can't wait to show you pictures of that.
I highly recommend the Asics Gel Nimbus VIII for your long distance training (or multiple trips up and down your parents' basement stairs while you retrieve those mint Bowman football cards you didn't know you had). >>
Is it just me or does anyone else think that Zef is keeping Sasquatch captive in his basement?
Jmnesq- Yes it's a sportsboard but I invade it sometimes with my girlie need to know people and see their families. Is that your little one in the picture? >>
Yeah, it's my boy. I get pictures with him and most of the Phillies during spring training...
Jeff
Collecting Bowman Chrome Phillies Rookie Cards and Mike Schmidt certified auto cards.
You take nice photos - DGF would be proud! I enjoyed them and unless your girlfriend is in the witness protection program - I don't think she would mind?
PD
Do you take your dog with you to the store? My cat rides with me - she's especially partial to McDonalds.
Glen - thanks for sharing more artwork. You are a very talented man. I'd definitely hang one in my office and be honored to do so. When does your show come to LA?
Mark (amerbbcards)
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
I have not painted since the show so no traveling shows. (Not that good yet) I work on my house, yard, woodwork and attend White Sox games. I will paint again in the winter.
Let me know if you like anyone in particular and if I have it still they can alway's be mailed.
<< <i>I enjoyed them and unless your girlfriend is in the witness protection program - I don't think she would mind?
LOL >>
You know how some girls never like how they look in photos? Especially after biking around the city? And now their photo is up on the web? But hey, she never looks here, and she is damn beautiful.
Now you see why I collect alone. Now you see why I built a house with a Den. A Den with a lock on the door and as far away from the other 3 bedrooms in the house!! Oh by the way, This my family. LOL It was taken a few years ago. My girls are 17, 16 and 14 now.
W.C.Fields "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
You know how some girls never like how they look in photos? Especially after biking around the city? And now their photo is up on the web? But hey, she never looks here, and she is damn beautiful.
My wife is the same way so i know exactly what your saying
The wife in the dugout and on the field at Yankee Stadium last month. She asked me to take her there before the new field is built, and it was our 5th anniversary. You guys don't need to see me.
Its about time Zef! Can you believe this guy? He doesnt let me use the bathroom in the house. I have to use this porta-potty. I promise to bring it back when Im done! --Sasquatch
<< <i>Now you see why I collect alone. Now you see why I built a house with a Den. A Den with a lock on the door and as far away from the other 3 bedrooms in the house!! Oh by the way, This my family. LOL It was taken a few years ago. My girls are 17, 16 and 14 now. >>
Joe! Nice family!! Now I know why you're anxious to share your sports pc's with others!!
Its about time Zef! Can you believe this guy? He doesnt let me use the bathroom in the house. I have to use this porta-potty. I promise to bring it back when Im done! --Sasquatch
>>
Matt,
Either you've got one heck of a library of images, or you're the quickest Googler around!
More recent picture with short hair, courteousy of NYU team's upper classmen . Im headlining the 169 Bar on 169 E. Broadway in the south east side of Manhattan.
Thanks guys, Living with 4 women can get pretty dangerous at certain times of the month. But I have learned how to live in peace. The magic words are " Yes Dear" and " Bring me my wallet".
W.C.Fields "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
Comments
Some recent pics of da boys:
Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
My Pirates Collection
Lee
Mascot for the Fighting Pomeranians Fantasy Football Team
Collecting:
1909-11 T206's
1955 Topps AA Football
Nate Colbert (Padres)
John
What are like...
17?
I got shoes in the closet older than you!
Very interesting painting - I like it and the woodworking looks super also.
I didn't know we had a Renaissance man in the crowd!
Nice pics also.
Thanx for sharing.
mike
<< <i>stone- I was getting ready to be born when that picture was taken (10-23-79) How old is your son now? >>
Tonya
He's 23 and tho he was a great child and a really good son - he's one big money pit!
<< <i>Here's one of me at a poker tournament a few months ago that I finished 6th in. It was good enough to get my own profile on Bluff Magazine's website. I'm not sure whether I'm concentrating very hard or falling asleep, but either way, I have way too much product in my hair.
Lee >>
Lee - nice pic!
I can hear Norman Chad saying - "why does everyone look like they're waiting to see the dentist...get excited! You're playing for a half a million dollars!!!
mike
You son does look a bit dazed but a great shot!
Glad to see you're a proud dad!
thanx for sharing
BTW, did you change your icon?
mike
That's a great picture! How long were you in the marines?
Mark
Wow - the house of scientology - I know that makes you proud.
And man are you old!
mike
glad to know your keeping your dirty old sneaks around =-)
John
HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
<< <i>Here's a picture of my son Gordon. He looks like he's in another world because he just won gold at the Alberta Bantam B Provincial Championship and he suffered a cracked rib, concusion, and seven stitches to the chin during the game. >>
A future Edmonton Oiler in the making!
Nice pic!
Zef, it appears that you are a classic "normal pronator".
I highly recommend the Asics Gel Nimbus VIII for your long distance training (or multiple trips up and down your parents' basement stairs while you retrieve those mint Bowman football cards you didn't know you had).
You got some deep pockets for an 18 year old. Collecting the following issues.
57 topps FB NM or better
55 topps baseball VG-ex or better
55 topps all american football EX or better
69 topps basketball exmt or better
86 fleer basketball nm/m or better
When I was your age it was 1991 Score and Donruss and not a thing more.
Nice work and good luck on your chase!!!!
<< <i>18, Mike..
glad to know your keeping your dirty old sneaks around =-)
John >>
Sure enuff...
One thing for sure also - you guys will be chatting here long after I'm posting boobs in the hereafter!
it's a bit of a slow process. I try and do it pretty cheap (otherwise known as, raw).
John
HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
This is me and my boy Piper crusing on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin back in May.
<< <i>Slatsme-
it's a bit of a slow process. I try and do it pretty cheap (otherwise known as, raw).
John >>
John- I hear ya. I have traded with you a bunch and I know you are a great raw set builder.
Glen-
Your dad is mistaken about Wrigley. My Uncle played in the championship in '64 and it was at Soldiers. He played for Lane Tech and they got spanked by Chicago Vocational. Give him a few beers and you'll hear the story..."they should have won"..."they were the better team"..."it killed his football scholarship"...
Which leads me to another point. He played baseball after he lost his scholarship. Bounced around the minors for 6 years after high school when he finally got the call. He was called up and went to Comiskey to sign his contract. They looked at him, were happy, had their meeting and then took out the pens. When the GM(or whoever actually signed back in 1970) was about to sign, they said, "Wait a minute. You're 24? You are much too old to start playing professional baseball."
He went down to the locker room, which they already let him move into, and gathered all his stuff. He put his glove, the 3 bats he brought with him, and his new "Sox" hat in a pile in the center of the locker room. He was a smoker and religously carried a Zippo and the fuel. He dumped the fuel on the gear. He lit the Zippo and dropped it on the pile in the middle of the locker room.
He walked out of Comisky Field and never stepped foot on a diamond again.
He, and my dad were raised on the north side. They both went to Lane Tech which is 14 blocks west of Wrigley on Addison(the street Wrigley is on). Needless to say, he was "burned" by the Sox.
I'm a Cubs fan. For better or worse. I was at that game you were at with your dad. Some guy in the bathroom wanted to fight me because I thought he was crazy for thinking the Sox got a good deal trading Sammy Sosa to the Cubs. Lunacy.
BTW, tell your dad he was at Soldiers for that game. My uncle scored the only touchdown in Lane's 30-7 loss.
My Auctions
<< <i>
<< <i>Slatsme-
it's a bit of a slow process. I try and do it pretty cheap (otherwise known as, raw).
John >>
Glen-
Your dad is mistaken about Wrigley. My Uncle played in the championship in '64 and it was at Soldiers. He played for Lane Tech and they got spanked by Chicago Vocational. Give him a few beers and you'll hear the story..."they should have won"..."they were the better team"..."it killed his football scholarship"...
Which leads me to another point. He played baseball after he lost his scholarship. Bounced around the minors for 6 years after high school when he finally got the call. He was called up and went to Comiskey to sign his contract. They looked at him, were happy, had their meeting and then took out the pens. When the GM(or whoever actually signed back in 1970) was about to sign, they said, "Wait a minute. You're 24? You are much too old to start playing professional baseball."
He went down to the locker room, which they already let him move into, and gathered all his stuff. He put his glove, the 3 bats he brought with him, and his new "Sox" hat in a pile in the center of the locker room. He was a smoker and religously carried a Zippo and the fuel. He dumped the fuel on the gear. He lit the Zippo and dropped it on the pile in the middle of the locker room.
He walked out of Comisky Field and never stepped foot on a diamond again.
He, and my dad were raised on the north side. They both went to Lane Tech which is 14 blocks west of Wrigley on Addison(the street Wrigley is on). Needless to say, he was "burned" by the Sox.
I'm a Cubs fan. For better or worse. I was at that game you were at with your dad. Some guy in the bathroom wanted to fight me because I thought he was crazy for thinking the Sox got a good deal trading Sammy Sosa to the Cubs. Lunacy.
BTW, tell your dad he was at Soldiers for that game. My uncle scored the only touchdown in Lane's 30-7 loss. >>
That's what I'm talking about.
Thanks for the praise on the paintings. I started last year and have never taken an art class in my life. Same with woodworking but I started two months ago. I like to try to figure stuff out. I like two artist that paint in very similar styles. Todd White and Clifford Bailey. The thing is I do not want to pay $3000-$10,000 for a painting. So one day after a stressful day at work I stopped at Michael's and picked up soome paints and canvas. I guess it worked out because I went into a gallery to frame one of my paintings and I had a show a month later.
Woodworking is the same thing:
I like Mission Style/Art's and Craft's furniture. But again they cost a few grand per piece. (Solid Quarter Sawn oak) So my inlaws like the furniture as well so I come home from work two months ago and find a brand new table saw in my garage. THe table I made is now in their living room.
I am a Distribution Facicily Manager and you never get to look back at the end of the day see your accomplishments. With these other hobbies I picked up it's nice to have a beer at the end of the day and see that blank canvas coved in now Art, or those boards turned into functional furniture that will last for generations.
Zef,
Great story. I will tell my dad. It may have been earlier than 1964 and it may have been the Bears. I just no it was his first time ever at Wrigley to see a Cubs game. (White Sox Game)
Thanks all,
The next thing I am making is a set of similar tables with old baseball cards that everyone sent me a year ago or so. I will the epoxy resin them into the wood top. I can't wait to show you pictures of that.
Glen
<< <i>
Zef, it appears that you are a classic "normal pronator".
I highly recommend the Asics Gel Nimbus VIII for your long distance training (or multiple trips up and down your parents' basement stairs while you retrieve those mint Bowman football cards you didn't know you had). >>
Is it just me or does anyone else think that Zef is keeping Sasquatch captive in his basement?
These two are a work in process:
For a basement bar.
For my buddies Marti Gras Themed basement bar:
Pictures from the show:
<< <i>
Jmnesq- Yes it's a sportsboard but I invade it sometimes with my girlie need to know people and see their families. Is that your little one in the picture? >>
Yeah, it's my boy. I get pictures with him and most of the Phillies during spring training...
Collecting Bowman Chrome Phillies Rookie Cards and Mike Schmidt certified auto cards.
do you ever paint sober or is against the rules?
Julen
TGIF
RIP GURU
Allot of Beer and some good music makes the paintings better! (I am not kidding) They just seem to flow better.
Glen
No schooling? You're a natural! I couldn't blend paint like that if my life depended on it!
Very nice work!
One of the guys reminds of of Ronnie Regan.
thanx for the pics!
mike
You take nice photos - DGF would be proud! I enjoyed them and unless your girlfriend is in the witness protection program - I don't think she would mind?
PD
Do you take your dog with you to the store? My cat rides with me - she's especially partial to McDonalds.
mike
You are a very talented man.
I'd definitely hang one in my office and be honored to do so.
When does your show come to LA?
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
I have not painted since the show so no traveling shows. (Not that good yet) I work on my house, yard, woodwork and attend White Sox games. I will paint again in the winter.
Let me know if you like anyone in particular and if I have it still they can alway's be mailed.
I'll give you a steal of a deal!
Glen
LOL
<< <i>I enjoyed them and unless your girlfriend is in the witness protection program - I don't think she would mind?
LOL >>
You know how some girls never like how they look in photos? Especially after biking around the city? And now their photo is up on the web? But hey, she never looks here, and she is damn beautiful.
A Den with a lock on the door and as far away from the other 3 bedrooms in the house!!
Oh by the way, This my family. LOL It was taken a few years ago.
My girls are 17, 16 and 14 now.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
Awesome paintings! You seem to be "OK" for a Sox fan.
I love threads like this, you learn things about people outside of the realm of cardboard.
I gtta go let bigfoot out.
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My wife is the same way so i know exactly what your saying
Super looking family photo!
3 girls? Wow do you have your hands full!
mike
The wife in the dugout and on the field at Yankee Stadium last month. She asked me to take her there before the new field is built, and it was our 5th anniversary.
You guys don't need to see me.
<< <i>
I gtta go let bigfoot out. >>
Its about time Zef! Can you believe this guy? He doesnt let me use the bathroom in the house. I have to use this porta-potty. I promise to bring it back when Im done!
--Sasquatch
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>Now you see why I collect alone. Now you see why I built a house with a Den.
A Den with a lock on the door and as far away from the other 3 bedrooms in the house!!
Oh by the way, This my family. LOL It was taken a few years ago.
My girls are 17, 16 and 14 now. >>
Joe! Nice family!! Now I know why you're anxious to share your sports pc's with others!!
<< <i>
<< <i>
I gtta go let bigfoot out. >>
Its about time Zef! Can you believe this guy? He doesnt let me use the bathroom in the house. I have to use this porta-potty. I promise to bring it back when Im done!
--Sasquatch
Matt,
Either you've got one heck of a library of images, or you're the quickest Googler around!
Thanks for all the chuckles!
<< <i>I gtta go let bigfoot out. >>
I've gotta go take a break after laughing so hard at these posts!
Thanks, y'all...
More recent picture with short hair, courteousy of NYU team's upper classmen
And, uh, I like to show off my cute friends
-Ian
<< <i>
Matt,
Either you've got one heck of a library of images, or you're the quickest Googler around!
Thanks for all the chuckles! >>
Google and a weird sense of humor
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>Weirder than this?
Lets kick it....
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
<< <i>Weirder than this?
Vintage Football Card Gallery
But I have learned how to live in peace. The magic words are " Yes Dear" and
" Bring me my wallet".
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.