Two pickups many years in the making

chadsexington

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I know I'm going to jinx myself because this isn't in hand yet, but those of you that know me know just how long I've been waiting for this card to surface...and I paid this (reputable I might add) seller a lot more than "better" players sell for...so there's no chance I could get stiffed on this :eek:

Many many moons ago, the first SP Game Used Letter Marks started to pop out. I was still firmly collecting hockey at the time, namely Mike Cammalleri. When I saw he was on the Letter Marks checklist, I realized I'd need 20% of the overall print run just to complete his name.

Me = :whatthehell: ... followed by :duh:

So I only bought the letter C, and later that summer, I decided to get the rest of the nameplate since I was only down to lower numbered stuff to get. Managed to get everything except the E. Then 2007 turned into 08, and 09, and on and on again until last week when it FINALLY popped up, 5 years after I stopped collecting him and for a fairly high BIN price. I'd JUST put out a lot of $ for UFC stuff, but realized (with a bit of motivation from Steve and Ryan) that I couldn't let it go....

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So FINALLY it's coming home, and I'll FINALLY be able to scan the name together.

So out of the cards I still really really want...the 03-04 MVP Gold Script is the last one. I still look out for the others, but they aren't so important.

There's also going to be an MMA counterpart to this there soon since my MMA Whale came in as well...I'll get to that later.

Last show and tell isn't a hockey pickup at all. I've been around here for a while, and some of you have known me for a long time. Back through my bachelor days....and then my not so bachelor days. I just got married back in February, and some of the people I've met through HI were there, and now it's time for another chapter in life...





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My wife and I are expecting our first child next April. :beer:

It's not so surprising since it was all planned, but it still takes you a bit aback nevertheless. We don't know yet whether it's a boy or girl (we'll be finding out though - We're not really "surprise" style people in that sense.)

This is going to be a bit different than any other crazy stuff I've ever undertaken in life, and I definitely am looking forward to this. I know that some of the gang here that know are pretty excited they're going to be uncles and such (I'm from a brown family - Everybody is Uncle or Aunty :laugh: ) and I've already been offered free babysitting from pretty well everybody in my family (including my cousins) so it's great to see that level of support.
 
Congrats bud, now buckle up and enjoy the ride. My son turns 2 this coming Sunday and it feels like it was only yesterday that my wife and I were sitting in the hospital, holding him in our arms, looking deep into each others' eyes and saying, "Well, that's great... now what do we do with it?!?"

Again, congrats and all the best!

Oh, and nice pick-up with the Cammalleri! :)
 
Matt, congrats on both achievements. obviously, one is a lot better than the other... but someday you will be able to appreciate the child as much as you do the final Cammi letter ;)

and if you are ever in the St. Louis area, i would be more than happy to babysit!
 
Congrats to you and da missus my friend.Biggest
thrill of my life was when my wife became pregnant.
Best thing that can possibly happen.Oh,and the Lettermark
is alright too!!!!:):beer:
 
Matt, that's a pretty heavy duty post dude. :whatthehell: :whatthehell: :whatthehell: :)

I am one of the guys who obviously has connected personally with you and known you through all the stages of life you mentioned in your post.

Awesome grab on the Cammy Letter Mark card, that thing is gonna look real nice together at last.

And of course a big congrats to you and Laura on the inbound bundle of love. :dance:

Nothing better than being a dad, and I can say I know a fair bit about that statement. ;)

Thanks for sharing mang, be well and bless you guys. :beer:
 
Congratulations Matt,

You know down the road,Cards are going to be MIA And replaced by diapers..at least 5 years..Ernie:beer:
 
Congrats Matt. Enjoy every moment and take it all in. Before you know it your son is nine and his only motivation is hitting dad in the crotch.
 
Hey Matt congrats on your soon becoming a father. That is awesome!

And nice to finally land a card 6 or so years later. Very cool.
 
Take up any and all babysitting offers that come your way! :)

But seriously, HUGE congrats on the baby news and a sweet whale pickup. Sharing the job of this hobby with my own son has meant the world to me; I hope you enjoy something similar.
 
Congrats Matt to you and your family! Our baby is due today. No clear signs of her wanting to come out yet (I'm still working, not at home), but I hope it will happen sooner rather than later. :)

Oh, the Cammalleri pick up is great too. ;)

- Sauli
 
you sir are a natural as a dad. you did great with my kids when you met them, i can't wait to hear more along the way. no feeling like it. congrats on the kids and the growing family matt.
 

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