A few things I need to say...
onlyanumber
Posts: 2,433
Takes a bit for me to get what I need to say down on paper and then transposed to the board, so I apologize for the delay in saying this.
First off, I would like to thank all of the well wishes and prayers my fellow boards members have said. It means a lot to me and my family. I also would like to thank all who have offerd to help, or to send me something for my collection, but I must respectfully decline. I never was one to take, I always preferred to give. I ask all to always think about the hobby as a garden you have to tend to every day. Pay it forward to a fellow collector. Bring a new collector into the hobby--be it your son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor/coworkers kid. They are the future of this hobby we love.
What has happened on this board is a shame. Years ago we had a few flame wars but nothing to this magnitude. We had our own little island in collectors universe where for the most part people got along. There were more 'look what I got today' threads and scans that followed and a civil nature to the threads. There were accolades for completing sets and finding the white whale. We had giveaways and contests almost daily. It was fun. The arguments and wars were on the sports talk board and the open forum. I never saw threads get locked and deleted over here. Now it seems like a daily event. Newbies were welcomed in without too much apprehension--the bad ones were weeded out. The good ones were valued. Sadly things changed when too many predators took advantage of the good nature on this board. That soured too many people. But the good ones are still here, weathering the storm. Let's everyone just get back to where we were.
And one more thing. Guys, you're not invincible. I was days shy of my 34th birthday when I had my stroke. You read that right. 34. I thought I was invincible. I didn't follow the warning signs. I didn't take care of myself. I had a 6 week old daughter who was born with half a heart when I was in the hospital. The stress and torture my wife went through dealing with me and my daughter in the hospital would've killed a weaker person. But she weathered it. Me? I lost almost two years of my life and lord knows how much longer I have. So I challenge all of you--I implore you--next time you are on a blaster box run, stop by the pharmacy of Walmart or Target and get your blood pressure checked. See your physician every year. Get your cholesterol and your prostate checked. Maybe if more guys here would go for the prostate exam there'd be less stuffed up shiznit on this board. And what you have at home, your kids, your wife/girlfriend--spend more time with them. Let them know how important they are to you. Take them out for a walk just to talk. Cause you don't know how long you have with them.
sevendust
First off, I would like to thank all of the well wishes and prayers my fellow boards members have said. It means a lot to me and my family. I also would like to thank all who have offerd to help, or to send me something for my collection, but I must respectfully decline. I never was one to take, I always preferred to give. I ask all to always think about the hobby as a garden you have to tend to every day. Pay it forward to a fellow collector. Bring a new collector into the hobby--be it your son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor/coworkers kid. They are the future of this hobby we love.
What has happened on this board is a shame. Years ago we had a few flame wars but nothing to this magnitude. We had our own little island in collectors universe where for the most part people got along. There were more 'look what I got today' threads and scans that followed and a civil nature to the threads. There were accolades for completing sets and finding the white whale. We had giveaways and contests almost daily. It was fun. The arguments and wars were on the sports talk board and the open forum. I never saw threads get locked and deleted over here. Now it seems like a daily event. Newbies were welcomed in without too much apprehension--the bad ones were weeded out. The good ones were valued. Sadly things changed when too many predators took advantage of the good nature on this board. That soured too many people. But the good ones are still here, weathering the storm. Let's everyone just get back to where we were.
And one more thing. Guys, you're not invincible. I was days shy of my 34th birthday when I had my stroke. You read that right. 34. I thought I was invincible. I didn't follow the warning signs. I didn't take care of myself. I had a 6 week old daughter who was born with half a heart when I was in the hospital. The stress and torture my wife went through dealing with me and my daughter in the hospital would've killed a weaker person. But she weathered it. Me? I lost almost two years of my life and lord knows how much longer I have. So I challenge all of you--I implore you--next time you are on a blaster box run, stop by the pharmacy of Walmart or Target and get your blood pressure checked. See your physician every year. Get your cholesterol and your prostate checked. Maybe if more guys here would go for the prostate exam there'd be less stuffed up shiznit on this board. And what you have at home, your kids, your wife/girlfriend--spend more time with them. Let them know how important they are to you. Take them out for a walk just to talk. Cause you don't know how long you have with them.
sevendust
Next MONTH? So he's saying that if he wins, the best-case scenario is that he'll be paying for it two weeks after the auction ends?
Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
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<< <i>sevendust >>
I concur...
Thank you for your inspiring post. I will take your advice, and I'm glad you're back.
Well said.
<< <i>Well said.
I second that
Steve
Continued recovery for you and your family I pray.
shawn
Geordie
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Best of luck with your recovery. Unfortunately I know exactly where you are coming from. I hope others listen to your advice.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Bosox1976
Buying Vintage, all sports.
Buying Woody Hayes, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, and Jesse Owens autographed items
Paul - you sir are nothing but class. Thank you for your post.
MULLINS5,1966CUDA,nam812,nightcrawler,OAKESY25,PowderedH2O,relaxed,RonBurgundy,samsgirl214,shagrotn77,swartz1,slantycouch,Statman,Wabittwax
Robert
Lou
Ripken, Brooks & Frank Robinson, Old Orioles, Sweet Spot Autos, older Redskins - Riggins, Sonny, Baugh etc and anything that catches my eye.
My ghetto sportscard webpage...All Scans - No Lists!!! Stinky Linky
Best of luck to you and your family.
i agree 100%
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
For Sale
And God bless your daughter & Wife.
Remember guys, let's practice what we preach and stop the needless threads and adding fire to them. Like my dad always told me, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Now let's kiss and make up and MOVE ON.
T206 Set - 300/524
don't underestimate the powers of masturbation either...
RIP GURU
I'm gonna be 63 in 2 weeks - do I understand? Hell - I feel like I gotta pee while I'm STILL peeing!!!!
Everyone here pretty much knows how I feel - life's short - enjoy everything - even when God "tests" ya!
mike
all the very best to you and your family.
david
<< <i>Thanx Paul.
Everyone here pretty much knows how I feel - life's short - enjoy everything - even when God "tests" ya!
mike >>
Mike ... agree 100% ... I too have been tested quite a bit recently ... yeah it SUCKS, but you just have to take each day as it comes ... one day things will get better ... and YES, enjoy every day while you are here ... we do not know what tomorrow will bring ... to all you dad's, make sure you give your kids AT LEAST ONE BIG hug and KISS each and every day ... It scared the hell out of me when Francesca was diagnosed and I didn't know if my little girl would even get the chance to go to Kindergarten.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Absolutely A++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Neil
I don't know you but wish I did. Your words were such a welcome read and very touching. I am glad you are doing better and have taken the time to share your thoughts with the board. Don't be a stranger.
Jeff
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.