And now for something else completely different...

Whenever Mrs. Dawgbones and I hit our local Target, I always like to hit up the card aisle before we leave.
Especially when they have the "now only $1.59" boxes re-stocked. I really love finding something in the "now only 99 cents box". What I have for you today comes from that box.
I found a couple of the Rock Tags, for a buck I figured I couldn't go wrong. I own several dog tags and enjoy wearing them.
The only drawback I have from this experience is the first two packs I opened where the same tag/sticker combo!! Now, the only thing that could have been worse in my humble opinion is if I'd bought these two packs together. I did not. The first tag was purchased by itself, followed a few days later by a two pack purchase from a different Target. Needless to say, if anyone is interested in the duplicates (I do intend to pick up a few more if and when I find them) just let me know.
Without further delay, I share with you:
Kiss, the Rock Tags...

The Starchild is not a bad start to this little adventure, I've included a scan of the back of the tag in this picture since I have two of them. Apparently the stickers are collated with the tags, cause I ended up with two of the Hotter Than Hell stickers as well!


I do find it a little odd that the 1975 tag would come paired with a 2008 sticker!

I also include the checklist if you care:

I would not mind getting the letter tags but that would take more luck than I'm used to seeing!
Thanks for reading,
Have a GReat day!
Dawgbones

The Last Two...

Pack 35:

2 to go. Phil Geisler for the Phils, and 5 strike-outs in one inning?
"If a third strike is not caught by the catcher (and is not tipped), it is a strikeout, and the at-bat is over. However, with first base open or with two outs, the batter is not out until tagged out or forced out. On a wild pitch or passed ball the batter can often advance to first base safely. If a runner is at first base and there are less than two outs, the batter is automatically out, as with the infield fly rule. If there are two outs, another runner may be forced out as with any other ball in play. If the runner reaches first base safely, there is no out, but the pitcher is still credited with a strikeout."

I did not know this, before reading this card! But I did witness 4 strikeouts in 1 half-inning. Carpenter pulled this one off in the 1st round play-offs when Gload (Lucky #7 for the Phillies) struck out but reached on catcher's error!

thanks for reading,
Have a GReat day!
Dawgbones

Pack 36:

and that was a fun box to break. I did not end up with a complete set by a few cards, but got some nice stuff anyhow.

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Have a GReat day!
Dawgbones

Two packs today...

Pack 33:

Nice White Sox catcher prospect card.

Pack 34:

nearing the end. And Hidalgo really looks bored now!

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Dawgbones

Two packs today...

Pack 31:

There we go! A Micheal Jordan Scrapbook moment, also available for trade if desired.


Pack 32:

 

Another dual, that just sucks. It's bad enough when collation places the same combination of two different cards together in multiple packs, but to put the same two cards in the same pack is just wrong.

thanks for reading,
Have a GReat day!
Dawgbones

Vacation Finds 2011 Part 1

Today's second helping is a little treasure I found on the road.
As a few folks have found out, over the last few weeks I've been on vacation. I managed to take a short road trip over a week, followed by another week spent around my hometown.

Whilst on the road, we stop at various places, including fuel stops, one of which was a Pilot truck stop.
My job during these stops is to fuel the Jeep and clean the windows, not leaving me a whole lot of time to look around inside. I performed my duties, then popped inside for a fresh cup of coffee and a soda for the road. On my way out the door, I spied this little beauty by the exit door:

very interesting article on the Flyin Hawaiian, and way odd to be on the Kentucky/Tennessee border. This is actually an extra copy if anyone is interested, please note there is a slight blemish on the upper left corner, where it appears that the staples for the copy on top of this one rubbed it a bit.

Thanks for reading,
Have a GReat weekend!
Dawgbones

Two packs today...

Pack 29:

a third Jordan! Anybody want to trade?

Pack 30:

We've seen these before.

thanks for reading,
Have a GReat day!
Dawgbones

The Holidays are approaching...

Growing up, I always knew the holidays were here when Thanksgiving rolled around. As I've grown older (I still refuse to grow up) I realize that I'd been missing one of the more important holidays, the one that actually starts the "holiday season".

Thanksgiving is the day to be thankful for all that we hold dear in life. Veteran's day is the day to be thankful for all of those willing to fight for and defend all that we hold dear in life.

Today is Veteran's Day, do me a favor and thank a Vet. (personally, I thank every service member I see, every day) They deserve honor and respect, if only for the job they are willing to do. Memorial day is a day to remember those that have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms, today is the day to thank all of those that are still with us, whether having served, or still serving.

To all of our service personnel, Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Firefighters, Police, EMTs, and Coast Guard (I'd never forget you Coasties). Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I cherish everything I am able to do thanks in no small part for the everythings you guys and gals do everyday!!

Most people don't like to count the Coast Guard as "real" service. I tend to agree with them, somewhat. I think the Coast Guard is the "unreal" service, for the crazy things they have to face a lot more often than most. Being a fan of the Deadliest Catch, and having watched some of the rescues they perform at sea, I think you'd have to be certifiably crazy to want to do that job. My hat's off to you.

Enjoy your day Ladies and Gentlemen, you deserve it!!
God bless and take care,
Have a GReat day!
Richard aka Dawgbones