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JoannI've been looking forward to answering this one for a few days now. I wanted to wait until I had time to really think.
- Obviously first and foremost to Leon and Brian, for spending the time to make this board exist. And it's not just the time, it's the wisdom to keep this thing in really good balance, and the creativity and expertise needed to really improve the nuts and bolts of the board this year.
- Thanks to all of those that have sent me tips via email to ebay auctions that might interest me. I've picked up many great items that way and am always so appreciative that people will take the time to drop a note.
- Joe G, who gave me the opportunity to see a magnificant Tomlinson imperial cabinet of the 1887 (please let that be the right year) Detroit team. It was breathtaking, and I was lucky to see it in person.
- Everyone at National - Steve M and Tim N and Peter T and Tbob and Mike Peich and Darren and Bryan L and Leon and Todd and Scott M and Jay M and Ted G and the list goes on and on - that was so nice to me and such great company and conversation.
- Dave E, who sent me an email out of the blue and sold me a card that has become one of my favorites - just because he knew it would fit my collection and interest me.
- Barry S - who is truly the compass of this board. Nuf ced, because I know you all know exactly what I mean. A calm voice of sanity and reason.
- Everyone that shares their knowledge here so freely. Dan B and the Yeakley's on photos, tbob and Robert A on caramels, Joe G and Jay M on OJ's, etc. I crack up when someone posts some obscure scrap of something asking what it is - I just watch my watch and wait for Frank W to ring in. It's like a game of "Stump the Band" with him! And Ted Z and Scot R are practically national treasures when it comes to T206 knowledge.
- Jeff L and Jason L and Wonka for being so damn funny I can hardly stand it. I just crack up on most of their posts.
- And Gil M and Kyle B - who came up with the two ideas in 2007 that best demonstrate the spirit of this board. Kyle put together the donation of cards to sell in REA and donate to charity - and showed the generosity of the members here. And Gil came up with the Dupe Box idea that brought back just about every nostaglic thought and feeling and spirit of this hobby.
I have completely enjoyed making this post. I know the thread was about someone that helped you in 2007, but it was really a nice exercise to sit back and think about the year and so many people and how they contribute and how it all works together. So thanks Bill S for starting the thread!
Of course this is a partial list. There are so many people here that make contributions worthy of thanks that it would be impossible not to miss one.
Joann