- Nighttime driving has been an absolute struggle.
- Staying awake watching TV has been tough, I have been falling asleep while sitting upright. I actually fell asleep while typing the last post on here and funny enough the zzzzzzzz button had been pressed when I was leaning forward.
- My body has been aching more.
- I watched politics when sports were on TV.
- Almost every room I walk into for a meaning, I forgot why I was going in there until long after the fact.
Monday, November 11, 2024
I Am Getting Old
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Barking At My Mail Box
Good evening Coffee Card Enthusiasts! (due to the evening part there will be no coffee in this post)
Welcome to a new post on Cards Over Coffee.
Today's post is being brought to you by a mail day from blog reader Oren who mailed me my very first taste of 2024 Topps Allen and Ginter which is one of my favorite Topps products.
I didn't have a clue on what part of Allen and Ginter would be arriving to me as Oren didn't specify on what was coming. Just that it was six Pwe's full of Allen and Ginter.
Yes, six PWE's!
To my surprise, all six arrived today on the same day. Usually if there is more than two, they get spread out over multiple days.
Not this time.
So, I ripped right into them once I had a few minutes to do so.
And what did I find?
Dogs. Lots and lots of them (along with two bonus cards)
Now to be honest, I am a cat guy, but I do enjoy all types of cardboard.
The cards are called Stars Of The Show The Westminster Kennel Club and feature 40 of the best show dogs. That's a pretty deep checklist for this product I thought. Usually, the inserts have like 10 in the checklist.
Here are a few that stood out to me, which also happen to be the dupes of the group.
Pineapple. Interesting name. I like pineapple, especially on ham and even my pizza. Don't give me that look.Hickory reminds me of someone who would be very wise and maybe voiced my Sam Elliot in a kid's movie.
Mick is definitely not short for Mickey as in Mickey Mouse. Mick looks like he could rip your face off like Cujo.
This dog looks like he has played for 8 NFL Teams. I mean, there is a Ryan Fitzpatrick feel here. Tell me if I am wrong.
Here is the overall big stack I received which is now organized all by number. With this many, it only seems fitting, that I try to finish up the set, which I will do at some point.
And finally, another new insert from this year's Allen And Ginter called Sister-Sister which has nothing to do with Tia and Tamera.
And not only will Oren be expecting mail, but some of you other bloggers/readers/friends will be as well. This is probably one of my biggest Christmas time pwe mailings I have done, and I am still lacking a couple of addresses. If RJ Sahl,Fuji and Matt from Diamond Jesters wouldn't mind dropping me their address to sportcardcollectors@hotmail.com it would be appreciated!
Friday, November 1, 2024
Playing Catch Up
*coffee is hot, coffee smells amazing as a sip is taken before kicking off the new post*
I have to admit, it's been a while since I live posted. The last three posts I had sitting in drafts just waiting on one more touch to publish.
Today's though is up to date.
So, what have I been up to and what's up with the MIA (missing in action, I haven't been MIC..missing in coffee)
I have just been busy with family and life. I don't have a lot of time for much in terms of extra activities such as blogging or technically the hobby in general. My hobby area is such a disaster that I don't really even want to look at it. It looks like a 3-year-olds play area.
I spend most days on the road and when I am not doing that, I have been doing a house overhaul where I have been just trying to get rid of STUFF. You know, one of those things you usually do in the spring, I have been doing now. I plan on having a Yard Sale in the spring, but those plans may change as I prefer to donate and trash what I don't need instead. I feel yard sales are a lot of work and it doesn't feel they are much of a thing anymore. Everyone sells online or Facebook marketplace. Even though I could use any extra funds from selling stuff that way, meeting up with potential creepy people from online in a Dollar General parking lot doesn't sound inviting.
It sounds more like the makings of another Dateline episode.
Sorry, I don't want things to end that way. If I am going down like that it better be a white truck with big black letters that say free coffee on the side, and I enter it looking for such items without question.I have lost a couple of those pounds the last couple of weeks. I can't afford to put on weight, or it may re-kick up other health problems including kidney stones.