I bought a golf cart last week. It's a 2004 Yamaha G22 gas engine cart, which is a much needed upgrade from the 1985 EZGo my dad and I have been putzing around the course in for the last dozen years.
Then only problem with it is that it's from a golf cart fleet, which means it's not very flashy in the looks department. Beige and black. Plain Jane.
Well, I've solved that problem in the only way I, as the owner/operator of Manupatches and Mustaches, know how.
Booyah!!! Mustache Cart! Now I just need to get back to tracking down some "duckies and bunnies contact paper" like dayf suggested.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Do you know which state is hosting the MLB All-Star Game?
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Speaking of the All-Star Game, is anyone going to partake in the All-Star Game Memorabilia Auction? There are tons of great items listed, but they obviously carry a big premium.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Yard Sale "Junk"
My in-laws love yard saleing (as do I, but I've yet to find anything blog-worthy at a yard sale in my small town) and since they know I love cards, they always keep their eyes peeled for something to add to my collection.
About a week ago, they stumbled into four big boxes of cards and snapped them up for me. I finally got around to sorting them out (of course I did a cursory flip through the boxes the moment my wife brought them into the house) and I was quite pleased with their purchase.
Of course the boxes were filled to the brim with "junk wax" era cards, but I am pumped to add them to my library card file cabinet. The tall piles are made up of your usual late-80s and early-90s Upper Deck, Topps, Leaf, Pinnacle, and Donruss. And everyone knows what that means: MUSTACHES!!!
The above beauties will be immediately filed in my 2012 Mustache Portraits Set drawer. And I am certain that the four boxes of yard sale "junk" will give me the last three mustache cards I need to complete the 2011 Mustach Franken-Set.
I can't wait to dig deeper into each pile of cards and I definitely can't wait for my in-laws to stumble into more cards for me. Thanks for the cards Sandy and Richard!
About a week ago, they stumbled into four big boxes of cards and snapped them up for me. I finally got around to sorting them out (of course I did a cursory flip through the boxes the moment my wife brought them into the house) and I was quite pleased with their purchase.
Of course the boxes were filled to the brim with "junk wax" era cards, but I am pumped to add them to my library card file cabinet. The tall piles are made up of your usual late-80s and early-90s Upper Deck, Topps, Leaf, Pinnacle, and Donruss. And everyone knows what that means: MUSTACHES!!!
The above beauties will be immediately filed in my 2012 Mustache Portraits Set drawer. And I am certain that the four boxes of yard sale "junk" will give me the last three mustache cards I need to complete the 2011 Mustach Franken-Set.
I can't wait to dig deeper into each pile of cards and I definitely can't wait for my in-laws to stumble into more cards for me. Thanks for the cards Sandy and Richard!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
LeRoy Neiman, 1921-2012
Yesterday, at the age of 91, LeRoy Neiman passed away. It's a shame I'd never heard about him until I learned of his death today while watching P.T.I., because not only did he have a great mustache, but he was a great sports artist. I've seen his paintings before, but never knew who painted them.
The Mohammad Ali painting in the background of the above photo is an example of the bold, brilliantly colored paintings that made Neiman famous. Other examples of Neiman's work can be found HERE and HERE and HERE.
It would seem that Neiman lived a long, fulfilling life, which is all anyone can really hope.
The Mohammad Ali painting in the background of the above photo is an example of the bold, brilliantly colored paintings that made Neiman famous. Other examples of Neiman's work can be found HERE and HERE and HERE.
It would seem that Neiman lived a long, fulfilling life, which is all anyone can really hope.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
You're a Grand Old Flag
Another bit of cardboard coincidence occurred today as I received the above piece of felt in the mail today. Imagine that, receiving a flag on Flag Day.
I picked up some Murads from a seller I frequent often, and because they have great combined shipping rates, I decided to look through the rest of their inventory, where I found the above beauty. Since this "card" is actually felt, there is no identifying information on it about the year. However, with a little bit of sleuthing, I discovered that the 48-star flag was used from 1912-1959, so this felt was probably made during that time.
I don't know about you, but I'll be celebrating Old Glory Day glued to the television watching the greatest test in all of golf, the US Open.
P.S. I watched my first perfect game live last night. Congrats to Matt Cain. As nervous as I was for him, I can't imagine what was going through his mind, or, worse yet, his wife's mind, as he worked through the last innings.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Technical Difficulties
Apparently I am to 95% capacity with my free image storage in my blogger picasa album. Has anyone encountered such issues? Anyone know how to free up some space or do I just need to upgrade my storage package?
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
TMV's TitleTown Poll
Too Many Verlanders' Dennis wants to know:
How successful have your hometown/favorite teams been in your lifetime?
Since I didn't know the answer to that question off the top of my head, I thought I'd do some research and publish the results. I'll obviously be using Denver, CO, based sports franchises as my "hometown" teams.
How successful have your hometown/favorite teams been in your lifetime?
Since I didn't know the answer to that question off the top of my head, I thought I'd do some research and publish the results. I'll obviously be using Denver, CO, based sports franchises as my "hometown" teams.
DENVER BRONCOS
Established 1960
SuperBowl Championships: 2
Conference Championships: 6
DENVER NUGGETS
Founded in 1967
League Titles: 0
Conference Titles: 1
1976 (ABA)
COLORADO AVALANCHE
Founded in 1972; been in Colorado since 1995
Stanley Cup Titles: 2
Conference Championships: 2
COLORADO ROCKIES
Established 1993
World Series Titles: 0
NL Pennants : 1
2007
Looks like we (and, no, not the proverbial "we", I literally mean we because I am ALWAYS on the team) have played in ten league championships and won four of them over the combined 130+ years the teams have called the Mile High City home. The best part for me is the fact that all of the titles have come in the prime of my sports fandom.
So, how about your teams?
Friday, March 9, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Cult Following
I have asked for three autographs in person as an adult.
The first was when I asked two Denver Bronco cheerleaders to sign my ticket on game day on September 10, 2001 (and I only did that because my cousin broke the ice by asking them to sign his ticket first). While I know I kept the ticket all these years, at this moment I have no idea where it is being stored.
My second in-person autograph came when I asked Luke Hochevar to sign a baseball for me before a Royals game. I keep that baseball proudly displayed on my library card file.
The third in-person autograph was one that I had forgotten that I had until I stumbled into it just the other day. I got it at the Omaha Funny Bone from one of my favorite comics, Auggie Smith.
The funny thing is that when I tried to listen to the CD in the car on the way home from the show, it wouldn't play.
If you've never heard Auggie's material, here are a couple of short clips from his appearances on the Bob and Tom Show.
While I can't enjoy the comedic material on the CD, finding this autograph was a fun reminder of a great night of comedy in Omaha.
The first was when I asked two Denver Bronco cheerleaders to sign my ticket on game day on September 10, 2001 (and I only did that because my cousin broke the ice by asking them to sign his ticket first). While I know I kept the ticket all these years, at this moment I have no idea where it is being stored.
My second in-person autograph came when I asked Luke Hochevar to sign a baseball for me before a Royals game. I keep that baseball proudly displayed on my library card file.
The third in-person autograph was one that I had forgotten that I had until I stumbled into it just the other day. I got it at the Omaha Funny Bone from one of my favorite comics, Auggie Smith.
The funny thing is that when I tried to listen to the CD in the car on the way home from the show, it wouldn't play.
If you've never heard Auggie's material, here are a couple of short clips from his appearances on the Bob and Tom Show.
While I can't enjoy the comedic material on the CD, finding this autograph was a fun reminder of a great night of comedy in Omaha.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Now This is Lin-Sanity
I'm sure you've heard by now that some of Jeremy Lin's cards have hit astronomical prices. Well, I just saw an auction that takes the Lin-Sanity to a whole new Lin-evel.
Here is the auction.
And here is the write-up and a picture of the card.
Out of curiousity, I kept the card in my watch list to see where it ended up. When I left for work this morning, it was at $40, which is where it had lingered for a few days.
Imagine my surprise when I got home and saw that it had ended at a whopping $192.51!!!
People be crazy!
The good news is that, if the seller is to be believed, 100% of this nearly $200 for a crappy card will be sent to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Thoughts?
Here is the auction.
And here is the write-up and a picture of the card.
2011 Panini Absolute Jeremy Lin Auto MAJOR DAMAGE
I'm an idiot.
6 months ago I had this card in my ebay stack, just like everyone else. It fell off the stack and got rolled over by an office chair. I wasn't too upset back then, but then all this maddness happened.
Check the damage, it looks just like you would expect a card to look like after a chair rolls over it.
Running this at auction, so you crazy people can bid it up.
Out of curiousity, I kept the card in my watch list to see where it ended up. When I left for work this morning, it was at $40, which is where it had lingered for a few days.
Imagine my surprise when I got home and saw that it had ended at a whopping $192.51!!!
People be crazy!
The good news is that, if the seller is to be believed, 100% of this nearly $200 for a crappy card will be sent to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Thoughts?
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Framed
In honor of pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training Valentine's Day, my wife completely surprised me by getting my Luke Hochevar Topps Heritage watercolor painting framed for me.
And it look amaze-balls! Don't believe me? Take a look for yourself.
My corner of our office is starting to look quite manly, although the Hochevar jersey will be coming down from its off-season resting place and onto my broad shoulders every 5th start, as has been the tradition since my wife bought it for me.
Thanks again to my sister for the painting and thanks to my lovely wife for the great frame.
And it look amaze-balls! Don't believe me? Take a look for yourself.
My corner of our office is starting to look quite manly, although the Hochevar jersey will be coming down from its off-season resting place and onto my broad shoulders every 5th start, as has been the tradition since my wife bought it for me.
Thanks again to my sister for the painting and thanks to my lovely wife for the great frame.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?
After my wife graduated from law school this past summer, we decided that she'd take the Colorado Bar Exam. Since she didn't have a job lined up yet (since she hadn't passed the Bar), my parents offered to let us live in my Grandma's old house, which they and my uncle had inherited after she died in 2010. It was great to be back in my home town and it was actually quite fun living in a house that carried so many fond memories of my childhood.
To make a long story short, my wife got a job in a nearby town, I found a teaching job in a nearby town, and we bought the house from my dad and uncle. We've spent the past six months installing new flooring, painting the walls and molding, and remodeling the kitchen. I think it has finally become "our house" and not "grandma's house" which is kinda cool.
While we were cleaning, we found this button that Grandma would wear to my high school basketball games, and, in typical Grandmotherly fashion, had safely stored away in her junk valuables drawer.
And why wouldn't she? This freshman would eventually become a senior, and they'd HAVE to let him play then, right? (Well, they'd let him start, but he would be subbed out by some Hochevar kid minutes into the game or after one bad pass, which ever came first).
And I'll give you one guess what my jersey number was.
To make a long story short, my wife got a job in a nearby town, I found a teaching job in a nearby town, and we bought the house from my dad and uncle. We've spent the past six months installing new flooring, painting the walls and molding, and remodeling the kitchen. I think it has finally become "our house" and not "grandma's house" which is kinda cool.
While we were cleaning, we found this button that Grandma would wear to my high school basketball games, and, in typical Grandmotherly fashion, had safely stored away in her
And why wouldn't she? This freshman would eventually become a senior, and they'd HAVE to let him play then, right? (Well, they'd let him start, but he would be subbed out by some Hochevar kid minutes into the game or after one bad pass, which ever came first).
And I'll give you one guess what my jersey number was.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Continuing an Old School Tradition
Apparently, in ye' olden days, you could get your sports cards while you ate your bowl of Shredded Wheat.
My copy of a 1962 Post Cereal #166 of Lamar Lundy would be one example of this phenomena.
Well, my sister Dana has decided to continue this tradition with the contents of this Christmas card.
That's right. Read'em and weep fellas. A 2011-12 Cars 2 Holley Shiftwell and Finn McMissile.
These cards are unnumbered, so I will assume they are 1/1's until proven otherwise.
Thanks for the cool cards Dana! You're the best.
My copy of a 1962 Post Cereal #166 of Lamar Lundy would be one example of this phenomena.
Well, my sister Dana has decided to continue this tradition with the contents of this Christmas card.
That's right. Read'em and weep fellas. A 2011-12 Cars 2 Holley Shiftwell and Finn McMissile.
These cards are unnumbered, so I will assume they are 1/1's until proven otherwise.
Thanks for the cool cards Dana! You're the best.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Brodie Dog
Seriously, dogs are awesome. My buddy Brodie is always happy to see me and always wants to be where I am. Which means that I am happy to see that 2012 A&G will have a "Man's Best Friend" insert, which I will definitely collect.
I'm also collecting old-timey tobacco cards with dogs on them. Like these two:
Or the below partial set that I bought specifically for this card:
which reminds me of this guy:
who makes me want to collect one of these guys for the reals.
The thing is, how bad could a card set featuring dogs really be? Unless this guy is the cover boy, it'll be clean, nice, and fun to collect.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Dunzo
My sister finished the watercolor painting I posted about yesterday and I couldn't be happier with how well it turned out.
I can't wait to get it framed and onto our office wall.
If you too would like to own a piece of her art, you can contact her via email at lundydj (at) gmail (dot) com.
I can't wait to get it framed and onto our office wall.
If you too would like to own a piece of her art, you can contact her via email at lundydj (at) gmail (dot) com.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sneek Peek
Today, my sister gave me a sneek peek of the latest work of art that I've commissioned from her. She's been doing a lot of great watercolor paintings lately so I asked her if she would make one for me to hang above my library card file.
Here is what she's done so far.
She's giving my 2009 Topps Heritage #353 Luke Hochevar card the watercolor treatment and I couldn't be happier with how it is turning out. I'll be sure to post a picture of the finished product once it's above my library card file.
Here is what she's done so far.
She's giving my 2009 Topps Heritage #353 Luke Hochevar card the watercolor treatment and I couldn't be happier with how it is turning out. I'll be sure to post a picture of the finished product once it's above my library card file.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
e-Rookies
Last month, I helped kill the "doonboggle" which was Napkin Doon's catch phrase for a bad beat in the collection world. Actually, my lack of helping is what helped kill it, as I told Nap that I'd write him a post describing one of my "doonboggles" and never followed through (in my defense, I'm a well known liar).
Yet, Napkin was able to look past my personality deficiencies and was kind enough to send me my first eTopps cards. And they're of my two main guys, to boot!
As with most encased cards, the scans don't do the cards justice. They are absolutely gorgeous in hand. If you've ever had reservations about the eTopps cards, you should definitely talk to Napkin, as his knowledge about the subject is only eclipsed by his generousity.
As if these cards are great enough, I also enjoyed Napkin's calling card. On one side is one of the strongest logos in the biz.
And the back features a great cause, with an even better Napkin doodle.
eBay one-of-one bitches!
Thanks for the cards Napkin! You're a true gentleman and scholar.
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In other collection news, by the time this post posts, I'll be making a three-hour drive to pick up one of the most important purchases of my collecting career. I'll post pics as soon as possible. The anticipation of this trip nearly killed me this week. Here's to hoping the weather cooperates.
Yet, Napkin was able to look past my personality deficiencies and was kind enough to send me my first eTopps cards. And they're of my two main guys, to boot!
As with most encased cards, the scans don't do the cards justice. They are absolutely gorgeous in hand. If you've ever had reservations about the eTopps cards, you should definitely talk to Napkin, as his knowledge about the subject is only eclipsed by his generousity.
As if these cards are great enough, I also enjoyed Napkin's calling card. On one side is one of the strongest logos in the biz.
And the back features a great cause, with an even better Napkin doodle.
eBay one-of-one bitches!
Thanks for the cards Napkin! You're a true gentleman and scholar.
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In other collection news, by the time this post posts, I'll be making a three-hour drive to pick up one of the most important purchases of my collecting career. I'll post pics as soon as possible. The anticipation of this trip nearly killed me this week. Here's to hoping the weather cooperates.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Some People Have all the Creativity
(As seen on Grantland just now)
Geekiest (in a great way) Costume of the Year
For me, it's the attention to detail (the batting gloves, "Bill", etc.) that nudge it into the genius category. A lesser man would have half-assed it (I would know because I would have been that lesser man).
Geekiest (in a great way) Costume of the Year
For me, it's the attention to detail (the batting gloves, "Bill", etc.) that nudge it into the genius category. A lesser man would have half-assed it (I would know because I would have been that lesser man).
Friday, October 7, 2011
I am now sleeping with a lawyer.
Yesterday we received word that my amazingly brilliant wife passed her Bar exam. Words cannot express how proud of her I am for all of the hard work she has put in the past four years to make yesterday a reality. She is my hero.
Tomorrow we will be traveling to the big city to watch a stage production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" with my brother-in-law and then will watch my sister run her first marathon Sunday morning. It'll be a nice break from the daily grind of work and life.
Since this is a card-blog, I should also note that I bagged one of my White Whales recently which should be arriving at my house any day now. I am very excited to get it posted.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Tomorrow we will be traveling to the big city to watch a stage production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" with my brother-in-law and then will watch my sister run her first marathon Sunday morning. It'll be a nice break from the daily grind of work and life.
Since this is a card-blog, I should also note that I bagged one of my White Whales recently which should be arriving at my house any day now. I am very excited to get it posted.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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