A big 'merci beaucoup' to Mr. Nick.

Boopotts · September 11, 2008 12:35PM

Nick and I were exchanging PM's a few days ago when I mentioned how impressed I was with his T218 set, and how I hoped he would let me know if he ever upgraded the cards that pictured bowlers since I wanted a chance to buy his 'leftovers'. At this point he, completely without warning, offered to send me copies of the three bowling cards in this set-- free of charge.

These are, in my opinion, three of the coolest looking cards ever made, and if there's any downside to now owning them it's the keen sense of embarrassment I feel for not having owned them already. So, thank you again Herr Nick! These are dynamite cards, and I definitely owe you one.

detroitfan2 · September 11, 2008 12:47PM

<<Nick and I were exchanging PM's a few days ago when I mentioned how impressed I was with his T218 set, and how I hoped he would let me know if he ever upgraded the cards that pictured bowlers since I wanted a chance to buy his 'leftovers'.>>

Bowling you say? You can take the boy out of Ypsilanti, but you can't take the Ypsilanti out of the boy . . .

Nice job Nick. By the way, if you ever upgrade the cards that picture golfers . . .

nam812 · September 11, 2008 1:01PM

It really is a eye appealing set. I'm glad you like them, and it was my pleasure.

lawnmowerman · September 11, 2008 1:02PM

Sorry this happened to you

Boopotts · September 11, 2008 1:07PM

<< <<Nick and I were exchanging PM's a few days ago when I mentioned how impressed I was with his T218 set, and how I hoped he would let me know if he ever upgraded the cards that pictured bowlers since I wanted a chance to buy his 'leftovers'.>>

Bowling you say? You can take the boy out of Ypsilanti, but you can't take the Ypsilanti out of the boy . . .

Nice job Nick. By the way, if you ever upgrade the cards that picture golfers . . . >>

Funny you should mention that, because another thing I gleaned from our PM's is that Nick is without question a better bowler than I. I've averaged between 204-210 for the past four years, but apparently Nick was considering going pro in the mid 90's, which means he can certainly do better than a 620 every Friday on a house oil pattern.

Some guy from New York is a better bowler than I, Tom. Does that mean I have to turn in my fat-guy-from-Michigan card at the counter on Monday?

Boopotts · September 11, 2008 1:08PM

<< Sorry this happened to you >>

I'm definitely quitting the hobby because of it.

BunchOBull · September 11, 2008 1:10PM

Beautiful cards indeed. A very admirable hobby endeavor on his behalf as well as a great gesture.

nam812 · September 11, 2008 1:37PM

<< I'm definitely quitting the hobby because of it. >>

Please don't quit the hobby. I'm not sure who you are, but you are a valuable member of these forums.

TheHun · September 11, 2008 1:43PM

While I am not a big fan of bowling I do very much like the nostalgic look of those tobacco cards.

I've been looking for some of the athletics cards from that series.

thanks for exhibiting those.

cheers

CDsNuts · September 11, 2008 2:28PM

People who are great bowlers suck in all other avenues of life.

julen23 · September 11, 2008 9:49PM

cross country bowling...

now that's the -ish

j

BobaFett72 · September 11, 2008 10:12PM

"People who are great bowlers suck in all other avenues of life."

Lee your such a Hater!

some of us bowlers (real bowlers who like a challenge

can also do other things.

1. I can walk and chew gum at the same time.
2. I can tie my own shoes, I dont use the velcro no more!
3. Well thats about it.

DavidPuddy · September 11, 2008 10:15PM

<< Beau Coup is one of the standout Cleveland rock bands of all time. Its Born & Raised (on Rock & Roll) is one of the most recognizable Cleveland songs of all time and considered by many to be the anthem for Cleveland Rock & Roll >>

nam812 · September 11, 2008 10:16PM

<< 2. I can tie my own shoes......... >>

I tied my own shoes once. It is an overrated experience.

BobaFett72 · September 11, 2008 10:24PM

p.s.

Im upset that Nick doesnt have more bowling cards to share.

lawnmowermanswife · September 12, 2008 12:23AM

Those are neat cards.

Rogermnj · September 12, 2008 12:41AM

How come I didnt get a thank you thread for all the videos I sent you?

Who is Nick?

What is bowling?

What does merci beaucoup mean?

detroitfan2 · September 12, 2008 5:47AM

<<Funny you should mention that, because another thing I gleaned from our PM's is that Nick is without question a better bowler than I. I've averaged between 204-210 for the past four years, but apparently Nick was considering going pro in the mid 90's, which means he can certainly do better than a 620 every Friday on a house oil pattern.

Some guy from New York is a better bowler than I, Tom. Does that mean I have to turn in my fat-guy-from-Michigan card at the counter on Monday?
>>

Hmm, tough one there Boo. While I haven't pondered it, I wouldn't imagine that it is at all embarassing to be a worse bowler than a New Yorker. Here's the way I look at it: It could be worse, you could be someone like myself who has the same score in bowling and golf, that being a 117. Coincidentally, .117 is also my softball batting average.

Or, you could be like lawnmowerman and collect the T218 swimming cards instead of the bowling cards.

Piman58 · September 12, 2008 6:28AM

I use the T218 athlete cards to show my team how to properly high jump, toss the shot, and set up in the blocks.

Only kidding, I do show them the cards and they like to see that their efforts compared to the efforts of the featured athletes from almost a century ago.