tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42767628625441265582024-03-19T04:48:37.334-04:00Cards Over CoffeeJust A Man With His Coffee And A Pile Of CardsMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-40674608712338312692024-03-19T01:00:00.279-04:002024-03-19T01:00:00.130-04:00It's My Birthday, I Will Post If I Want To!Yes, it's my birthday.Am I excited? Not really. I am more focused on Friday which is when I can finally get this painful stent out of me. I have been counting down to that day like it was Christmas which is my expected feeling for that day.On top of that, you hit an age where your birthday just isn't that exciting anymore. I hit that over ten years ago.I am just hopeful that after Friday, myMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-32132793184928678892024-03-17T01:00:00.001-04:002024-03-17T01:00:00.135-04:00Unfinished Cup:1995-96 Flair Hardwood LeaderI have my coffee, my cards and my laptop fired up.You know what to do...repeat as me and let's do some Cards Over Coffee!!!*takes a sip*I have found these Unfinished Cups to be helpful for my set chases over the years. Not everyone of these has led to me some help, but some have.And every little help counts. I know I don't like leaving anything unfinished, coffee or cards.So, I plan on posting Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-51221528063332189752024-03-16T09:46:00.000-04:002024-03-16T09:46:33.402-04:00Haven't Felt Like ItSorry for the lack of posts recently on here.I just haven't felt much like posting nor have I had anything to post about. With the lack of mail days and product openings, I am trying to think of other hobby things I can post about and motivate me to do so again.In the meantime, today is just a filler post so I can share my latest posts on other websites.My latest post on BCW Supplies blog is Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-73685094116800086522024-03-10T09:18:00.001-04:002024-03-10T09:18:34.486-04:00It Was SpringThe snow was melted. The spring flowers were poking up through the ground. The birds were chirping. I was spinning around like Mary Poppins outside singing happy melodies while the cartoonish animals followed me around.Spring was on its way......Until I woke up this morning.(even the birds were sad)There was a fresh 5-7 inches on the ground with more on the way. UGHHHHHHHHH.But that's just how Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-56565639805242670342024-03-09T02:00:00.071-05:002024-03-09T08:32:16.907-05:0090's On The 9th: 1997 Leaf Fractal Matrix X-Axis Die-Cut Amani ToomerCoffee is ready and so am I. Not a lot of posts this month, but hopefully some incoming mail days will help.*takes a sip*For the first time this year, I am posting a #90sOn9th post. So far, this segment has been a little disappointing as I hoped this would turn into a monthly blog bat-around but also star on Twitter/X as well. I am usually the only one who posts these.That's okay thoughMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-71298200822266836772024-03-03T01:00:00.089-05:002024-03-03T01:00:00.131-05:00The Shoebox Delivers Part 5My first post of March begins on Day 3 of the month.It has been a busy week overall and one that was a bit rough for me as well. When hasn't 2024 been rough for me? I ended up with a nasty head cold Wednesday night which carried over to Thursday where it completely knocked me out and I was in bed by 8:30. Friday, I spent 80% of the day in bed with Kidney stent pain followed by another round of Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-5571926287373440432024-02-29T09:00:00.071-05:002024-02-29T09:00:00.137-05:00Almost Burger SeasonWell, that was another fast month. Still not fast enough when it comes to getting this kidney stent out, but still pretty fast.*gets up to get coffee, comes back to laptop and takes a sip*This month marked one of the biggest months this blog has ever seen. Views and comments were at all-time highs which makes me excited for the future of this blog after all of the work that I put in on here. I Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-10400857250128866002024-02-28T21:19:00.001-05:002024-02-28T21:19:19.717-05:00The Girl Scout Cookies PostIt's a little late for a post but thought I would put a short one out there anyways.I don't have coffee and I don't have cards, but I do have some cookies.Some delicious Girl Scout Cookies.*takes a bite*There are usually only a few things I really look forward to and buy every year that are not hobby related. One of those things arrives in February and they are Girl Scout Cookies.Sometimes they Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-38813870309412933522024-02-27T10:03:00.004-05:002024-02-27T10:03:53.549-05:00The Shoebox Delivers Part 4With the temperatures expecting to reach 50's today, it's time for some hot cards, hot coffee and Cards Over Coffee.*takes a sip*Today, I dig further into the shoebox and show off some amazing football cards I found in there. But, before I continue with that, if you missed the previous parts of this post, you can check them out here:Part 1 of the magical Shoebox trade Part 2, which you can Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-67817752756316768612024-02-25T01:00:00.059-05:002024-02-25T01:00:00.157-05:00Unfinished Cup:1999 Topps Chrome Lords Of The Diamond RefractorsCoffee, cards and a fun card today! Sounds like a perfect time for Cards Over Coffee!I have come to the conclusion that I must have some form of ADD in the hobby because I can't focus on one project and I am always onto the next.It would be nice just to finish one.But, here I am again with another new set chase and another tough one at that. Hopefully I can finish this one.*takes a sip*My latest Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-65510481734403372062024-02-24T01:00:00.068-05:002024-02-24T01:00:00.141-05:00National Trading Card DayIf you are going to have coffee with your cards, today is the day to do so as we celebrate one of the greatest hobbies out there. Notice how I call it a hobby, not a money grab.I know my coffee is ready and I have a card project to tackle today to celebrate, so this will be a very short post.*takes a sip, hope you do too*Today is National Trading Card Day, which is celebrated every year on Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-55003681342433415352024-02-23T21:48:00.006-05:002024-02-23T22:00:09.609-05:00NCISSits down with coffee, laptop, cards and two warm heat bean bags.I am sore today from the stent, but that's not going to stop me from putting up a new post. Especially since I am sitting here anyways.*takes a sip*With having to rest a lot, my wife and I have been taking advantage of the more "free" time by catching up on some of our favorite TV shows. One of those shows we have watched for the Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-41328296779048134382024-02-21T10:42:00.002-05:002024-02-21T10:42:30.247-05:00The Shoebox Delivers Part 3Coffee has been sitting around for a little while so it's a bit cold, but microwaving it doesn't quite save it either. I will drink it as is for today's post.Cards are ready next to me, and I am ready for a new Cards Over Coffee.*takes a cold sip*With being down still with my very uncomfortable stent, I took some time yesterday to take the remaining photos from my shoebox trade so I can have someMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-54025789890140044262024-02-19T01:00:00.074-05:002024-02-19T01:00:00.137-05:00Presidents' Day When it comes to timing posts with their specific holiday's, I am not usually one that can. Mostly because of laziness, not because I don't have the cards to use to post.Sometimes it's just not fun to do lots of digging for a post.I was fortunate this time though that the timing of Presidents' Day and my latest mail day from blog reader Oren, combined for today's offering.Because today is Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-48471981762060633092024-02-16T12:17:00.001-05:002024-02-16T12:17:09.939-05:00Pain And Pleasure With Series 1There was a lot packed into this week.Sunday, was the Big Game.Tuesday, I had surgery. Wednesday, was Valentine's Day. Yesterday, I had a checkup with my PCP.And mixed in with all of that Topps released 2024 Series 1 baseball.It's been a mixed bag kind of week.But at least I had coffee to carry the week and guess what...some cards too!When you have cards and you have coffee, you know Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-21002123405316708532024-02-14T09:19:00.004-05:002024-02-14T09:19:42.811-05:00Love Is In The AirSometimes when there is love, there is pain. Today I am feeling the pain from my surgery yesterday. As I expected, the Urologist couldn't reach the kidney stone and I had a stent placed to help widen my ureters so they can reach the stone in two weeks.TWO WHAT'S GOING TO BE VERY LONG WEEKS.All I can say is imagine without too much TMI having to run to the bathroom every hour and a half, going to Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-77083183093415541592024-02-12T10:44:00.004-05:002024-02-12T10:44:54.141-05:00Cheer Up Mail DaysI can't believe it's almost been a week since I last posted on here, but that's what happens with life sometimes. We all know life comes first.And we all know my life has been rough so far this year.On Thursday last week for my urology appointment for my kidney stone, I found out my Urologist wasn't going to be available on Friday for surgery as she had the day off. So, I was given a few Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-10252545869799459432024-02-06T09:58:00.003-05:002024-02-06T14:56:26.110-05:00The Shoebox Delivers Part 2Coffee is brewed and hot. Cards are ready next to me, and I am ready for a new Cards Over Coffee. As promised with Part 1 of the magical Shoebox trade I did with my father, I said I would reveal what key/fun cards were in the trade in a series of posts.I finally took a few minutes this morning just to snap the pictures I wanted for my baseball part of these posts and I am ready to go with this Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-33530110844098698042024-02-05T09:54:00.002-05:002024-02-05T09:54:32.921-05:00Hospital Coffee2024 has been brutal for me.First, I injured my shoulder which led to a broken bone and a bruised bone/rotator cuff. From there, it has been rolling down a cliff. My car got backed into, my uncle passed away, my septic backed into my house, everyone in my household has been sick and now the latest was yesterday's early morning visit to the ER.On top of everything else, I was buckled in pain soon Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-67501417135701843902024-02-01T09:04:00.002-05:002024-02-01T09:04:15.922-05:00The Shoebox Delivers Part 1January is finally over with. I am still here and that's a blessing. I am hopeful that February goes much better.I do have coffee in hand so that's got to be a good start.*takes a sip*Before I kick off today's post, I wanted to give a shoulder update since I was able to get into my MRI and follow up ortho appointment a week early.Good news is, no tears, the broken piece must be healing, and no Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-12270477965434719392024-01-31T09:04:00.002-05:002024-01-31T09:04:21.485-05:00A Happy EndingJanuary has been a rough month for me personally, however this blog has been thriving this month I am happy to report. It's taken awhile, but hopefully this blog will only go up from here. So, I have my coffee ready and hoping to end the month on a HAPPY note.*takes a sip*The problem with posting almost every day and not having a lot of funds is that I am running out of posts in my drafts.I Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-12077052067205950592024-01-30T01:00:00.000-05:002024-01-30T01:00:00.134-05:00Chasing The PMG's Part 2It's coffee, cards, and blogging time! Time for some Cards Over Coffee!Back in November, I posted about passion for Marvel movies and how I have been chasing the Precious Metal Gem Purple Achievements. Well, I finally have all of them in hand after I got my mail day from Shane from Cheap Wax Wednesday and now I can update my previous post, but in a new post.There are 36 overall to chase. Here is Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-55920840071334830172024-01-29T09:01:00.010-05:002024-01-29T09:02:32.833-05:00The Coffee Card Hall Of Fame Returns!*coffee is hot and ready and I am ready for a new #CardsOverCoffee*Hall Of Fame. It's where the best of the best go.And that's where cards voted by you guys two years ago went into, well except for one of those I just traded away. That won't happen again I promise.After a year off, I decided to bring back The Coffee Card Hall Of Fame and hopefully this time there will be more nominees and more Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-5169915061583465992024-01-28T01:00:00.065-05:002024-01-28T01:00:00.126-05:00Cafe Trade #3 2024: @levy2628Coffee, Cards, Blogging. A fun way to kick off my Sunday....or any day.Today I am showing off my third trade of 2024 and it happens to be my second trade with @levy2628.And once again, my trade with @levy2628 brought a variety of fun cards.Let's see what was sent this time.*takes a sip*Clarence Birdseye. I bet you can't guess what he is connected to....yup...he was known as the founder of the Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276762862544126558.post-52599196173314906582024-01-27T01:00:00.060-05:002024-01-27T01:00:00.143-05:00The Top WantsYes, this post is publishing at 1am, but don't fret, I am not up right now sipping on coffee. I need my ugly sleep. I don't call it beauty sleep; you have to beautiful to call it that.This post was actually put together on Friday morning. So, any posts that publish very early morning, those ones are usually done the day before.So technically my coffee is hot, and I am drinking it, just not right Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.com1