Oscar Night Potluck...

We are bringing drinks to an Oscar party tonight. Kerri wants to bring mules. I'm not a fan of the vodka and ginger beer concoction, but I like that we have copper mugs in which to serve them properly.

The fact that our potluck is Oscar themed isn't stopping us from bringing Kerri's choice of drink:

We are a pretty clever couple (if I do say so myself.)

Sets Are Printed...

I am still boxing sets, but shipping will start soon. For everyone who ordered a set, I'd like to thank you for your patience. This is a lot more work than I anticipated.

(If you ordered a set, please stop reading. Skip to the picture.)

For anyone that didn't get a set: I am sorry, but at least you aren't waiting like these poor suckers. I've got some pretty good ideas for future sets. I'll make sure to give plenty of heads-up before I start selling them.

If slow and steady wins the race, I am probably gonna come in third. Sorting and boxing is tedious.

Thanks again for your patience.

Old Hoss 100...

6:22 pm 1/9/2013 - ONE SET LEFT!

Sets are ready to order! There will only be 84 sets printed, so order soon.* Since you read this rarely updated blog, you receive first chance to order. If you are interested in a set, send an email to travis@punkrockpaint.com with OLD HOSS 100 in the subject line. Include your address, and I will send an invoice within 48 hours.

 

Checklists? Yup. Got 'em right here.

 



 

So, yeah. Price includes shipping. Just shoot me an email (Don't forget "Old Hoss 100" in the subject line.) We can arrange payment via PayPal or whatever. Give them a week or so for delivery.

* By ordering soon, I mean some time in the next year or so.

New Project...

Thanks to @OldHossRadbourn I have a new project.

The templates are done. I should be able to knock 'em out pretty quickly.

Mystery Memorabilia...

For my first installment of Mystery Memorabilia I bring to you a piece of memorabilia that has been in my collection for a long time. I have not seen another on the market anywhere*. It combines two of my favorite sports- Baseball and Golf**. Does anyone out there know what exactly it is, and how much it might be worth? I have a pretty firm grasp on the fact that it is a decorative plate. Is it a participation trophy? (If so, you would expect it to be personalized.) Is it something one could have purchased at the tournament? (If so, WHY?) Is there a matching set of silverware? Help me out people...

1978 Joe DiMaggio Invitational Pewter*** Plate

It measures about 10-3/4" in diameter. The "JOE DI MAGGIO '78 INVITATIONAL" is recessed. The HALF MOON BAY GOLF LINKS and logo are embossed. It is a heavy bugger, sealed inside thick plastic sheeting. The back has some manufacturing information.

Here is a small booklet sealed inside the plastic wrapper.

This is one of the stamps in the metal on the back of the plate. The other stamps are pretty small, but have the manufacturers name, a logo, and their location (Columbia, PA)

If anyone can help me solve this mystery, I would be eternally grateful****.

Too bad Joe D. and Sam Snead aren't around to help...

This is an actual photo from the '78 Invitational... And is the extent of my research.

* I have looked on eBay periodically for the last few years.
** If you include eating... Three.
*** I am not a metallurgist.
**** Meaning ACTUALLY mailing you a gift.

 

Oops. Missed Oct. & Nov...

I made some fun cards over on The Baseball Card Blog.

It is titled: EXCLUSIVE Pack Break!!!

So much for exclusives.

Bip Wars 2012



I thought it would never come back! My favorite time of the year... BIP WARS is back!