I'm in... I'm all in....

The last thing I needed is another "project". I need to organize my cards... keep all the trades up to date... and, oh yeah, have a life along with working 10 hour days.
But Dave over at Goose Joak suckered me into his latest amazing venture. For those of you who are not yet familiar with what he's doing... go to his blog and check it out.
Here's my first effort.
Those of you who know me know that I'm not the most computer savvy person in the world. This rather simple card almost caused a blood clot in my brain. But I stuck with it, and you see the results.
More Braves to come, if my Advil supply holds out.

EDIT: opinion please... border? or no border?

Everyone else is talking Stadium Club, why not me?

I came home from work today to a mini mail day. I received a few treats from reader Rob, who contacted me awhile ago and we worked out a trade. Second was a small envelope from a seller I frequent on the 'bay.
Coincidently(or not) there are a few hot topics regarding 2008 Stadium Club in blogs here, and here, as well as a couple of others that I perused. Basically, the collation blows. The checklist is confusing as hell. And the packs are expensive.
Here's how I adapt. I can't afford these expensive packs... so I find an insane casebuster, and cherry pick his hits off of the 'bay. Here is my first attempt, all from the same seller....

Gregor Blanco Rookie Auto
cost $0.99
Gregor Blanco Rookie Photographer's Proof Blue Auto 61/99
cost $2.27

Gregor Blanco Rookie Photographer's Proof Gold Auto 42/50

cost $1.57

Total cost including shipping... $6.85 for three autos of a player I really like. Not some free agent walk on never was wannabe.

Oh, and he threw this in gratis....

This is the way I'll collect Stadium Club... now onto the next Brave...

Happy Birthday Gregor!

A Happy 25th Birthday to Gregor Blanco. Gregor beat out Josh Anderson in spring training last season to win the 4th outfielder job last season. His playing time increased with the Mark Kotsay injury and subsequent trade to Boston.
Gregor is helpful in other areas as well. I have the Copper refractor of him as well as the red Opening Day version.... but cannot find them. Gregor has taught me I need to be better organized..

Gregor the Chrome has taught me that my scanning bed needs cleaning.

See how helpful Gregor can be?