I'm at a loss for words at the kindness and generosity of people on this board. WOW, 2 more! Thanks

VitoCo1972

I'm usually the type of guy that doesn't like receiving gifts simply because I have a hard time saying thank you. Ask my fiance - I'm impossible to buy for.

But I was simply overcome when I went to the mailbox today. As some of you know, I was laid off from my job as a marketing director at a movie company just before Thanksgiving. It's been tough, but thankfully she's still working (on Gary Unmarried on CBS - watch!) and we're still planning on getting married in a small ceremony on June 18. The entertainment industry get's really jittery in tough economic times and middle management is usually the first to go. This is the second layoff I've had in 3 years.

So I get to the mailbox and I see a few packages and I'm thinking...I have not bought anything in awhile. I open the first one and this is inside:




Actually, only the two Martin cards were in the package from Matt.

The Yaz card was in a separate package from Tonya...do you guys not talk?!?!

And the third package that I received today was from Paul - someone who I have yet to complete a trade with, and yet he decided that he wanted to send me something too:



So let me say first, I bow down to you:

and


(I couldn't find Tonya's icon quickly)

I can't thank you guys enough. Rest assured, when the time is right the gestures will be returned, I can assure you of that.

I actually don't have any local friends that I talk to about cards so I really enjoy being a member of the commuity here. Since I've been unemployed I've also been trading up a storm with board members and I owe a favor or two to guys like InitialD, BoSox1976, Mphiking, Ahmanfan and corvette. If I'm forgetting anyone I apologize.

But aside from a public thank you I wish there was something I could do to thank you guys today. I'd take you for a beer or 8 if we lived near each other. You really made my week.

~Mike

nightcrawler

Wow, greatness.. somemone needs a woo hoo.


Matt n Tonya, Paul, etc.
...

Karb

Wow, awesome!! Great people around here

BassPro77

you guys ROCK!!

Allen

Best board on the net.

MeteoriteGuy

What no autographs?





Just jk of course. Nice under the radar move, Rube has taught you well. That Martin RC Update appears to be the silver version. Unless all the RC's had it, I know the product had the silver one per a pack and the gold every whatever.

larryallen73

Good stuff.

slantycouch

You may just have another package on the way as well....




Edit: and there may or may not be autographs involved.

HeritageAddict

Very nice, there are definitely some great people on this board.

PoppaJ

Dboneesq

GREAT job guys! (and girl)

This board IS full of real nice people. I have truly enjoyed the past few months on this board!

baseballfan

very nice!!!

i guess, if it wasn't for the bad people on the boards you wouldn't be able appreciate the great ones as much

as always a class act

and5zac

Great gestures! Matt it will be spring soon,any old zero turn mowers,hedge trimmers,chain saws I'll pm my address



Lou

thedutymon

Good afternoon,
And as if anybody should wonder why he was Poster of the Year!!!!

Sweet gesture Matt & Tonya...Sweet

You A+ in my book


Neil

TNP777

Well done, Matt/Tonya/Paul! Kudos to all of you for brightening Mike's day. Despite the drama & a few bad eggs lately, I agree that this is a wonderful board with an overwhelming percentage of really good folks.

bman90278

Mike, I totally know what you are going through and I'm glad Matt, Tonya, and Paul were able to send you something so nice. That's really cool of them to do that for you and I'm sure it's more special than they realize.

Hang in there Mike!!!!

Brian

nam812

<< <i>You may just have another package on the way as well....... >>



Yeah, what he said X 2.

lawnmowerman

<< <i>

<< <i>You may just have another package on the way as well....... >>



Yeah, what he said X 2. >>



Yes, many more mailers should be arriving from different members

zep33

very, very nice

ldferg

that is GREAT!!!! i enjoy hearing these stories.

....and i love Gary Unmarried...

eyebone

Great going LMM, Tonya and Perkdog. Good luck to you Vito--hope something turns up for you soon.

Eyebone

VitoCo1972

Thanks again for all your replies...and to anyone else that sent something. I thought you had to die or have a disease around here for guys to do something that nice.

That was really over the top awesome of everyone. My fiance was floored when I told her. She has a lot of friends from a message board that she frequents who sent us Christmas cards this year...and I thought that was over the top!

lawnmowerman

<< <i>Thanks again for all your replies...and to anyone else that sent something. I thought you had to die or have a disease around here for guys to do something that nice. >>




Nick told me you are an iv drug user so I felt compelled to give some support.

Please don't sell the cards for drugs.

Thanks

perkdog

<< <i>

<< <i>Thanks again for all your replies...and to anyone else that sent something. I thought you had to die or have a disease around here for guys to do something that nice. >>




Nick told me you are an iv drug user so I felt compelled to give some support.

Please don't sell the cards for drugs.

Thanks >>







Mike glad the cards put a smile on your face!

Best of luck with the job situation-

rbdjr1

VitoCo1972

<< <i>

<< <i>

<< <i>Thanks again for all your replies...and to anyone else that sent something. I thought you had to die or have a disease around here for guys to do something that nice. >>




Nick told me you are an iv drug user so I felt compelled to give some support.

Please don't sell the cards for drugs.

Thanks >>







Mike glad the cards put a smile on your face!

Best of luck with the job situation- >>



Thanks again Paul. Any more pictures of the Perkies may go a long way too

detroitfan2

Way to go you puddin' heads.

fur72

Nothing brightens a day better than cardboard. I had a crappy day yesterday. Get home and and find the new SMR in the mail. An article about my favorite vintage set 66 Topps (Alot of info I did not know). Crappy day ereased from memory.

Nice gesture. Best of luck on the job search Vito. Just a thought, a reality show featuring Rube?

The Rube Next Door?
American Rube?
The biggest Rube?
The Rube of Love?

Money in the bank!

Big80s

What a great thread - thank you everyone for sharing. And good luck with the job situation!

VitoCo1972

My lord, I received three more packages today. Nam (Nick #1 Red Sox fan), MBMiller (Matt) ans Slantycouch (Chris)....this one is for you

Link

I will scan everything for people in a couple hours.

I'm seriously embarrassed at this. I mean I'm out of work, not dead. You guys are truly awesome. You have my most sincere thanks.

CDsNuts

NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bman90278

Very nice Mike...It's like Xmas again for you. What a great group we have here.

br
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VitoCo1972

<< <i>Very nice Mike...It's like Xmas again for you. What a great group we have here.

br
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n >>



Kind of funny since we had a really toned down Christmas, as I'm sure you did Brian.

Lee, I don't like soup...but

YOU VERY BAD MAN!


Edited to add - 2400!

HeritageAddict

Great job guys!

bman90278

<< <i>

Kind of funny since we had a really toned down Christmas, as I'm sure you did Brian.
>>



Yes we did keep it toned down too, but it was still special for us.

slantycouch

Haha you're welcome man. To be honest I didn't know you were out of work until yesterday, so it wasn't pity or anything. Promise.

Edit: I saw Stevie Wonder in concert last year. It was awesome.

VitoCo1972

PLEASE WATCH THIS BEFORE READING DOWN

Thank you

Ok, here goes. Again guys, I can't believe this generosity. It's truly embarrassing.

From Nam...Nick, I didn't know 72 OPCs had different backs. That's really cool. I've never owned one. I'm thinking I'll put the Lonborg and a few others in the mail for autos. They're really cool. Think Fred Lynn would sign a mini? Thanks Nick!!!



Then I opened Matt's (MBMiller) package. Pedroia and Papelbon are my favorite Red Sox, so the GU Papelbon is really sweet. I put together 07 Goudey but not 08 so it's really cool to have a few. Matt was also really kind and was talking to me about his contacts around town and really helped keep my spirits up. Thanks Matt!!!!



Chris (Slantycouch - by the way, what is Slantycouch???) and I were PMing about a project he was working on and I sold him something for it months ago and I asked him about the 88 Leaf Fisks that he pulled and mentioned that I had all the biggies from 06 Bowman Heritage autos (Gordon, Maybin etc) and was considering finishing the set someday...so what does he do? Got me 1/4 of the way there in one shot. Man, you rule. Thank you so much!

nam812

My pleasure Mike, glad you enjoyed them. Good luck with the job hunt.

lsutigers1973

Good stuff Mike. I have nothing left to offer but a Hal Sutton atuo'd 8x10.

VitoCo1972

<< <i>Good stuff Mike. I have nothing left to offer but a Hal Sutton atuo'd 8x10. >>



Dude, I have like 7 Hal autos, no need to spend the postage

lsutigers1973

<< <i>Dude, I have like 7 Hal autos, no need to spend the postage >>



Me too. It's sad that I can't even get rid of them in his hometown.

VitoCo1972

Ok, this is getting truly embarrassing. 2 more packages today. The first one I opened was from Felicia (IJustLoveCards)

It contained:


Felicia, that was so nice of you, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. That 73 Team card is one I've actually been looking for! You have my sincere thanks

The second was from Craig (Gumbyfan), who I will never call Dumbyfan again...not that I ever did, I just won't start. Man I have never even SEEN some of these sets. Did you rip packs of all of these? The Boggs is going immediately TTM to Wade. He signed a ball for me last year so I think I have a shot.



I've basically run out of different ways to say thank you, so I'll simply say thanks and it really means a lot to me. I'm a mail junkie so seeing a few packages in the mail has really made the end of my week. I foresee getting a bite on a job next week since I have so much good karma coming my way from all of you.

IJustLoveCards

I saw you collect the redsox set and noticed you needed it. I am glad I could help..
enjoy adding it to your set.

I hope as we turn the calander to February, your luck changes.

bigwilli

The kindness that is shown on these boards makes me proud to be a member here..

And being layed off myself , i know how things are . Hopefully Feb. will be some good news.

lawnmowerman

Good stuff guys and gal

gumbyfan

Mike,

I'm glad you like the cards! The Boggs rookie was the one "hit" in an 83 Topps Michigan box I ripped a while back and makes for a great TTM candidate. Happy to help lift your spirits...and best of luck on your job search!

Craig

rbdjr1

what they said!

rd

bman90278

Mike, I'm very happy that many of our very generous members were able to put a smile on your face.

brian

CDsNuts

Everybody here is very nice and good. Good luck finding glasses bigger.

calaban7

<< <i>Good stuff guys and gal >>

VitoCo1972

And the hits just keep on coming. Guys, you all rule.

I received this one Monday from FavreFan1971 (Troy)



Thanks Troy...I really enjoyed seeing that. Nice big patches. Seymour is excellent and a nice guy from what I understand!

And an hour ago I opened this one...Doran, did you even know I'm one of the 3 boxing fans left on the Earth or was is a lucky guess?!?! This thing is awesome. If I can do any infomercials for your work as a cardmaker, count me in. Thank you so much!