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OT: MS150 Fundraising ~ Win a PSA gold membership (WINNER! FavreFan1971)

stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
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Fellow collectors:

It's that time of the year again and my apologies for a late start. For those that don't know, I had accident almost two months ago and riding my sixth MS150 was in serious doubt. After a couple back-to-back rides, pretty confident I can finish the 150 mile course.

Fundraising page: Please click me!

Last year's CU contest: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=11&threadid=883303

Pictures from last year: Photobucket (Side note in regards to the "in action" pics. Due to my hand injury, not sure how many I'll be able to take this year.)

Contest rules for a PSA year membership (gold):

* Ends April 9th at 5:00 PM (CST).
* Like last year, I'll use random.org and post a video of the results.
* Please feel free to donate as many times as you generously want but only one entry per alias.
* If the winner already has a PSA membership, I'll substitute gift certificates in equal value ($110) or send it via PP if you pinky swear to apply the funds to PSA.
* I'll include additional information here if necessary.

* Please let me know if you made a donation but don't see your name below. *

CONTEST PARTICIPANTS

FavreFan1971
lahmejoon
OAKESY25
WhiteTornado
EchoCanyon
cpamike
maddux69
Chiefs
mknez
kgibson
Cakes
nightcrawler

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and as always, I greatly appreciate your continued support.

Sincerely,

Barry
So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts

Comments

  • mccardguy1mccardguy1 Posts: 1,509 ✭✭✭
    A quick bump for Barry!
    I am on a budget and I am not afraid to use it!!
  • FavreFan1971FavreFan1971 Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭
    Bump for Barry! Just about half way there.
  • lahmejoonlahmejoon Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭✭
    Barry, we've never exchanged messages before, but this is great. My mom has MS, so I'm glad to contribute. Thanks for your efforts!

    Aaron
  • OAKESY25OAKESY25 Posts: 4,726 ✭✭✭
    bump image
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Thanks to FavreFan, lahmejoon, and OAKESY for their generous donations. Y'all are good people.

    image

    I've received some PMs about the accident. Long story short: I was riding in a bike lane, older gentleman didn't see me while backing out, and I t-boned his car. If it happens a second before or after and I'm most likely dead; without a helmet and I'm definitely worm food. They've accepted 100% responsibility and dealing with their insurance has been somewhat acceptable to this point... February was pretty much a blur but the most important thing is I'll eventually heal, can't say the same for those with MS.

    Thanks again for the support, I greatly appreciate it.

    Barry

    edited to add: And thanks to WhiteTornado as well!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    We're getting closer and I greatly appreciate the support.

    Some have asked for pictures of my wreck, which is understandable. A couple of them are quite gross and I figured it wouldn't be appropriate to post a direct link. If you're that curious (hey, we all can be a tad demented at times), I left breadcrumbs for those motivated to see them.

    In the meantime, here's a real life example of physics. Cyclist traveling at 18 miles per hour hits a +/- 5,000 pound immovable object and the right hand is greeted first at impact:

    image

    Good times.

    image
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • EchoCanyonEchoCanyon Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭
    Go Barry ....I'm in
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Thanks EchoCanyon!

    image
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • FavreFan1971FavreFan1971 Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭
    Bump for Barry! 90% of the way there Buddy!!!
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Contest ends tomorrow and thank y'all for the support!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Contest ends tomorrow and thank y'all for the support! >>



    Crap, I forgot. Thanks for the bump. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Mike!

    Also, I received a donation from Brian L(redacted) but I'm not familiar with the name. If that's a CU member, please shoot me a PM so I can add your alias to the contest.

    Thanks again!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    List updated but I'm missing a couple aliases. If you donated but don't see your name in the OP, pretty please (w/ sugar on top) shoot me a PM or mention in this thread. Don't want you to get left out. Will do the drawing once all names are accounted for or tomorrow afternoon, which ever comes first.

    Mucho gracias in advance-o!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • FavreFan1971FavreFan1971 Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭
    AWESOME! You smashed your goal. Nice work Barry. Humbled to see you doing this as banged up as you are. Stay safe and congrats on reaching your goal.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Gracias amigo!

    BTW and FYI to all, there's no minimum donation requirement. Doesn't matter if you want to donate $5 or $500, your chances of winning are the same.
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • lahmejoonlahmejoon Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭✭
    Congrats on meeting your goal! Thanks for supporting the MS Society!
  • WhiteTornadoWhiteTornado Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭
    Great job on exceeding the goal image

    Now comes all that pedaling!
  • CakesCakes Posts: 3,660 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Barry, good luck on the ride, I hope you dont have any flat tires image Thank you for making the effort, I added a small donation.
    Successful coin BST transactions with Gerard and segoja.

    Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Barry, good luck on the ride, I hope you dont have any flat tires image >>



    More importantly, watch out for those dangerous driveways!!! image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Barry, good luck on the ride, I hope you dont have any flat tires image >>



    More importantly, watch out for those dangerous driveways!!! image >>



    HA!

    45 minutes to go. Probably do the drawing tomorrow so some aliases (looking at you) can tell me who is who.

    Thanks again, guys!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Think I may still be missing a name or two. If you donated but don't see your name, PLEASE let me know.

    Thanks again for the support, I sincerely appreciate it!

    FavreFan1971
    lahmejoon
    OAKESY25
    WhiteTornado
    EchoCanyon
    cpamike
    maddux69
    Chiefs
    mknez
    kgibson
    Cake
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Hey guys,

    Just one last follow up before I do the drawing. If your name is NOT listed, please let me know ASAP because someone needs to win a free membership.

    FavreFan1971
    lahmejoon
    OAKESY25
    WhiteTornado
    EchoCanyon
    cpamike
    maddux69
    Chiefs
    mknez
    kgibson
    Cakes
    nightcrawler
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • WhiteTornadoWhiteTornado Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭
    Barry, congrats on toughing it out. My gosh, you almost tripled your fund-raising goal, that is really impressive.

    Once again, thanks for your efforts toward helping us get closer to a cure.
  • WhiteTornadoWhiteTornado Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭
    I haven't seen Barry post in what seems like forever. Anyone heard from him lately? Just curious.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    First and foremost, I sincerely apologize for completely dropping the ball. Timing was absolutely terrible and y'all deserve to know why I've been absent.

    My mom was diagnosed with severe dementia/Alzheimer's out of nowhere. While in hindsight, could have seen some warning signs but essentially, she went from being fine one day to being in a vegetative state the next. We'll unfortunately never know what triggered it but she had brain atrophy (swelling), a UTI (they can *really* eff up the mental state for older women), gait (trouble walking and maintaining balance), and scored a 12 on the MMSE (test to check your noggin). I was told at the time that she was a goner, w little to no chance of recovery, and should prepare for things to only get worse. I was forced to make the decision to either put her in a home or get 24/7 home care. Thankfully, I chose the latter because she has improved remarkably since then. I honestly believe had I put her into a home, she would either be dead or still in that vegetative state. She cannot recall those early days but the things she said and did were absolutely terrifying. My life was over but in hindsight, zero regrets because every doctor we've seen for follow ups have all said she beat the odds. Again, she has made significant improvement since those dark days and no longer requires 24/7 care. The transition has been... difficult... but it's progress. For the past two-ish months, I've been making more time for myself. It hasn't been easy but at this point, I have to.

    Which brings me to this. I completely forgot to pick a winner for the contest. I'm not making excuses and take full responsibility for dropping the ball. My sincere apologies and I'll completely understand if people don't want to participate in future contests. No hard feelings and I apologize for letting y'all down. I'm being as open and honest about everything, yet understand if some are skeptical. It's okay and completely understandable. I will do the drawing later today and announce a winner.

    Having said all that, if you ever are in a similar position w a family member, please feel free to reach out. There are no easy answers and unfortunately, something our society has a major problem discussing. It's a fear of the unknown, since our brains are so complex and we don't have many answers. It's not an enjoyable experience and my door is always open.

    Again, my sincerest apologies.
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • WhiteTornadoWhiteTornado Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭
    Barry, so sorry to hear about the ordeal your mom endured image. I commend you for what sounds like a huge effort and a lot of personal sacrifice on your part to help her out. Glad she is doing much better.

    I'm not too worried about the contest. Just nice to see you here again.
  • galaxy27galaxy27 Posts: 8,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    stown-

    Great to see you posting my man. Had you held out any longer, I was on the verge of driving around H-town to look for you. In all seriousness, the news about your mom is the best thing I've read in quite some time. Here's praying for continued progress moving forward, and don't be a stranger my friend.

    you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,738 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Glad to see you back, Barry. Best wishes to your mom. I'm happy to hear she is doing better, too. You made the right call.


    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.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Barry ... Sorry to hear that mom and you had to go thru all of that, but glad to hear that she is doing better.

    I have SOME idea of what you went/are going thru. BOTH my mother-in-law and father-in-law were diagnosed with Dementia ... and both at a fairly young age ... MIL was in her early 70s and FIL recently in his late 70s. MIL was diagnosed about 5 years ago. Unfortunately they had to move into an Assisted Living Facility about 5 months ago. So sad to see this happen to anyone.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    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.
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,744 ✭✭✭
    Sorry to hear about your mom's situation. So glad she is improving. Glad to see you posting again.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



    1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Hey guys,

    Thanks, I really appreciate it and again, truly am sorry for dropping the ball. Just totally forgot but I'm grateful y'all understand.

    On to happier things image

    Random.org no longer has the free random drawings, so I have to do it by number:

    1) FavreFan1971
    2) lahmejoon
    3) OAKESY25
    4) WhiteTornado
    5) EchoCanyon
    6) cpamike
    7) maddux69
    8) Chiefs
    9) mknez
    10) kgibson
    11) Cakes
    12) nightcrawler

    I'm going to film this posting and the drawing. Will post the winner and then upload the video (which may take time to render). Good luck!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Winner is FavreFan1971 (aka Troy)! I'll post it when it renders and thanks to all!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    The video is too large to email from my phone : When it rains, it pours. Gimme a min to figure this out...
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    So I filmed my phone with the old and trusty coolpix. Came out quite blurry but it will have to do until I figure out how to upload w/o emailing it.

    Link

    Thanks again!
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • FavreFan1971FavreFan1971 Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭
    Great news about your Mom. PM sent too. From a lesser degree cool prize!
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    image

    Again, my most sincere apologies for the delay. I am truly sorry for forgetting about it and I greatly appreciate everyone's support. Thank you.
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
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