You see, I have a lot of hobbies and tend to spend too much money at times. Whenever a package shows up she wants the 411 on it and this was one time that I couldn't tell her what was inside...because even I didn't know! I thought the return address looked familiar, but I wasn't sure so I proceeded to open up the package.
To my surprise I found new, sealed Kenner Starting Lineups of Braves players David Justice and Kevin Millwood. There was an empty Pinnacle Inside can featuring Chipper Jones, a Topps Screen Plan tin again featuring Chipper (and the card inside too!), a large tin of Donruss Preferred featuring Carolina Panthers QB Kerry Collins (and some guy named Aikman) and a 100 count box of cards. Inside the box was a slew of Braves and Panthers players, including some nice older cards of Phil Neikro. Inside the Preferred tin were a few more cards. An autographed card of Bruce Chen (of who I share the same exact birthdate), a Stefan Lefors football/jersey card and a very cool Keary Colbert card featuring cut pieces of his helmet mask. Yeah, those players never really lived up to their expectations and did much in the pros, but the cards none the less are very cool.
So, who sent me all of this loot? It was none other than Dennis from Too Many Verlanders. I'm really embarrased that here it is the 10th of February and I'm just now typing up my thank you post. Dennis' gift absolutely came out of left field and I really, really appreciate it. I know I haven't been as active with my blog, reading and commenting on other blogs or trading as I would like. I'm sure there are plenty of other Braves fans that blog so I'm humbled to receive this loot. Looks like it's time for me to Pay It Forward. Thanks again Dennis!
No worries, Mrs. H, it wasn't a secret card or toy purchase! I'm gonna start writing "Colbey didn't buy this!" on your future packages 😉
ReplyDeleteI gave up trying to sneak packages past her...now I just have everything shipped to the house and give her a fair warning!
DeleteI've begun having a lot of things shipped to my office :-)
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I used to do that until she got wise and caught me sneaking in things after work. Honestly, it's better having the stuff come direct to the house and her knowing about it. Makes things easier all the way around.
DeleteI know the feeling with the wife, though it's more my guilt than her getting on my case. Nice Christmas gift!
ReplyDeleteI don't have that problem anymore.. Been divorced for a year now
ReplyDeleteAny care package with sealed SLU's is a great care package. Dennis is pretty good about mixing up the variety of his boxes. Maybe he should start one of those monthly subscription box companies.
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