Too Many Davises? Negative, Ghost Rider.

I thought my title was witty when I came up with it yesterday.  It obviously isn't, as I've seen two similar titles on mail days from Too Many Verlanders/Too Many Manninghams.  Ah, well.  I'm worn down today and I'm just going to stick with it.

When I send cards out to others, I don't do so in anticipation that I will receive something in return.  Don't get me wrong, it's nice, though.  Dennis said that I've sent him two things and I won't argue, I can't remember off the top of my head.  He definitely read through my want lists and what I collect pages when he found some cards to send me.

There had to be 50 or more Russ Davis cards in the envelope!  A few months ago, I was making progress on cataloging my Davis cards.  I've spent a bit less time on my collection lately and with the time I've had, some other projects have taken priority.  I do know there are more than a few of these that I need.  My baseball collecting tapered off toward the end of the 1990s and some of the later cards are ones that I know I need.

I love the Collect-A-Book Will Clark!  I had a bunch of these as a kid and I loved them.  At some point they left my possession and I'm thrilled (see what I did there?) to have one of them again.  The Clark Orioles card is definitely one that I don't have.  I don't understand why so many people hate on Pacific.

My other favorite from this group is definitely the Steve Slaton/Runaway Beer Truck card.  Owen Schmitt will always hold a special place in my heart.  On a related note, I was saddened to learn of Bob Stoops' retirement this week.  The 2008 Fiesta Bowl will always be one of my favorite football games ever.

A few months ago I picked up a few of these "Club 3000" cards and added the rest to my want list.  Dennis certainly came though by adding these nine cards to my collection.  I would like to do the memorabilia set as well, but I do believe that will likely never happen.

Last but not least, Dennis helped finish off two sets.  I actually finished the 1986 Topps set recently, but it's entirely possible that these could go into the set.  There are so many poorly centered cards and also ones with print defects that these might be in.  The two Stadium Club cards are the only two that I didn't get in the one box that I bought.  I'm happy to finish off the set.  I guess now I can open that Series 2 box that I have and work on that set!

Thank you so much, Dennis!  You're certainly added a lot to my collection.  There's also another package of goodies coming for you at some point.  I just need to get them mailed!

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Walking the Plank

Three consecutive hours of work meetings sucks.  There's no way to sugar coat it.  On the bright side, getting back to my desk to find a bubble mailer from Matt of Bob Walk the Plank makes it suck a bit less.  What goodies were inside?

The cards from the 2017 Topps 1987 Topps insert set.  The '87 Topps set was one of the first two (the other was '87 Donruss) that I put together.  The design will always be nostalgic to me.

The last two cards to complete my 1986 Topps set!  The set was the first cards that I ever had.  It was given to me for Christmas 1986 by my uncle.  More than 30 years later and I'm still collecting cardboard pictures!  Unfortunately, the set was still at my dad's when his house burnt down a few years ago.  I decided to hand collate a set for myself, with a little help from my friends.

2016 Immaculate Collection Immaculate Heroes Autographs Red #4 Will Clark

Last and certainly not least was this beauty.  When I first got into baseball, Dale Murphy was my favorite player.  I was also a big Will Clark fan and once Murph left Atlanta, "The Thrill" was my new favorite.  I have three certified Murphy autographs but had never picked up a Clark.  I now have one in my collection, thanks to Matt!  Thanks for the cards and don't worry, I already have a small stack ready to make it back to the hometown!

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Set Needs from an Angel. Well, an Angels Blogger.

A week or so ago, Tom from The Angels, In Order commented on one of my posts that he could almost finish off my 1986 Topps set!  When I got home yesterday, there was a beautiful sight (I love PWEs) waiting on me.  I recognized the return address (more on that shortly) and knew what was inside.

Included were 11 of the remaining 13 cards that I needed for the set.  I'm down to the final two!  I only joined the blogging community (with this blog) less than four months ago, but this is the second blogger that has sent me cards for my set.  I have quickly grown to enjoy the interacting with others that truly enjoy the hobby and aren't all about the newest, shiniest card and thinking about themselves.  You guys (and ladies) are great!  I hope that in time y'all will feel the same about me.

I had never interacted with Tom before but I thought I knew who he was, at least among blogs.  I felt that I'd seen posts on Tim Wallach and that Tom lived just a few miles from me.  I was right and he lives just a city over.  I've said it before and will again, but it's funny how the interwebz can point out both how large and small the world is at the same time.

I have a couple of cards in mind to send back to you, Tom.  Now that I have your address, be on the lookout soon!

Happy collecting, everyone!