With the talk of how nasty the board can be...how about a thanks?

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Posted By: Dave

By all means Leon if this is too related...delete

I just wanted to send a thanks to those here that have been around forever and are very knowledgable when it comes to pre-war cards and collectibles. Personally I've gotten help from some terrific people here as well as advice, which has kept me from making some mistakes (spending too much, or buying fake).
I know the other thread has taken its own path...but wanted something here to say I do appreciate what the veterans add...even when I've bugged them...Leon, Brian, both Barrys..etc, etc.

Ok, you can delete Leon, enough being nice.

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Posted By: RayB

to Ted Z. for helping me with some thoughtful T206 info this week.
Your knowledge sharing is greatly appreciated.
RayB

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Posted By: barrysloate

Thanks Dave...most of the time the board is a pretty nice place to hang out.

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

I'd like to thank Mark Macrae and Donald Johnson for helping me out in the past few weeks.

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Posted By: barry arnold

Many thanks, Dave.
Your civility and good-hearted humor gives us dinosaurs hope that the next
generation will continue the love and passion for VINTAGE.

all the best,

Barry

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Posted By: Steve M.

Thanks Barry.

S.

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Posted By: Anonymous

I have gotten good information from several on the board. Thanks to Paul Stratton, Frank Ward, Frank Wakefield and David Cycleback for recent help concerning T210 Series 8s and Base Ball Series Notebook Cards.

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Posted By: Jim Dale

I click in to learn, post very little, and while I can tell there are some underlying issues about which I know nothing its easy for me as a newbie to vintage cards to learn from many posting around here - THANKS

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Thanks for the nice words.....I appreciate them.

TED Z

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Posted By: Steve f

There are many humble, quality folks here. But, due to adhd, I can recall but just a few offhand. Thanks to David Rudd for his numerous photo interpretations, Joanne for being the ballast of the frequently volatile threads. Also, Barry Sloate for his unparalleled Seinfeld clip recall, Bruce Dorskind; I pee myself with that third-person bit you do and Dave, for his inspiration by fearing not to ask that stupid question -you're my Rosa Parks

Now go to the BST and buy my stuff.

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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

This is one much deserved thread, a good idea for a post. I owe gratitude to several, Leon, Ted, Barry, fkw, T206collector, Mark Macrea, Scott, Bruce, Cycleback (and I'm sure I've omitted a few)... there are some knowledgeable folks on here. Most recently I learned from the wisdom of Ken McMillan and Tim Newcomb. Thank you all!

And thank you, Oseedy, for your kind words.

If someone were really ambitious, they could sift through the chaff that we all pile into these threads, remove the good kernels, and write a book. Just list us in the acknowledgements, please.


Frank W.

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Posted By: barrysloate

Steve- you know, my recall of Seinfeld episodes plus two dollars gets me on the subway...but thanks for all who have shared kind words. P.S. Seinfeld is not the only show I can do that with- don't even get me started on "The Simpsons."

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Posted By: john/z28jd

I'd like to thank Joe Gonsowski in advance for writing "the big book of Old Judge baseball cards". It is my hope that by thanking him now for it,he will actually write the book sometime in the future.

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Posted By: Brian Weisner

Hi Barry,
You'll need an extra three dollars(exact change) to get a Gyro at Kramer's favorite subway stop, unless you want to miss the train.... Or have Al Roker eat your sandwich.

Stay warm Brian

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Posted By: MikeU

Great thread, I would like to personally thank:

1. Leon and his thankless efforts of running this board. It is an abosoultely fantastic offering of ones time for the betterment of the hobby!!!

2. Ted Z. for answering my request for VCBC issue number #7. This was greatly appreciated and I am very glad you took the time to help me!! I also love Ted Z. posts about his theories. Some interesting stuff!

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Posted By: barrysloate

Brian- I've been taking the subway for over thirty years and nobody I know is selling gyros on the platform...did you ever notice when they walk down the Manhattan streets there is always a lot of steam? No steam where I walk

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Posted By: Clint

I would also like to thank Ted Z for taking the time and sending me some great information. Very interesting reading Ted.


Thanks again,

-Clint

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Posted By: S Gross

Agreed ---------> GREAT

I have dealt with some many great people, and learned so much on this board. I would like to list everything, but I'd be afraid I'd leave someone or something out.

and ........ look forward to more of the same (even the nasty bits )

Scott

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Posted By: Brian Weisner

Hi Barry,
I'm sorry to hear that the Seinfeld reference wasn't real, but I guess they stretched the hotdog/pretsel stands that are on every corner in NY to the platform. I would prefer a nice Pep/Sausage slice and a cold beer anyway.... Pronto's Pizza on 48th?? I think??? Be well Brian


PS The only place I've seen steam come out of the manholes was in Chicago, where a few of the streets under the city house heating and air units.

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Posted By: barrysloate

Actually, the whole look of NYC they created was never very realistic. The streets were a series of mom and pop stores that looked more like Anytown USA than Manhattan.

One interesting note that I am proud of- they hired a photographer at some point to take stills of NY scenes that were interspersed throughout episodes. Well, many of them I recognize from my neighborhood. If you can picture a black awning with the purple letters "VIDEO" that I believe was in the episode where Kramer gets his bagel job back, that Video store is just around the corner. In the scene where George visits Elaine's chiropractor friend, the outdoor shot of that building was shot just two blocks away. And the facade of the brownstone which houses the Susan Ross foundation is certainly in this neighborhood, but I haven't spotted it yet. There are many others shots taken in Cobble Hill Brooklyn, but they were only stills.

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

The best and most delicious "YEERO".....actual Greek pronounciation of "GYRO"......is
found on the Island of Rhodes in the Mediterrean Sea, in a little "hole in wall" restaurant
near where the Collosus of Rhodes stood in ancient times....hey, I was there.

T-Rex TED

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Posted By: barrysloate

You mean I would have to go all the way to Rhodes just to get a good sandwich?... What if I wanted to find the best spanikopitas, would I have to travel all the way to Crete (my favorite place in the world outside of Brooklyn)?

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Posted By: Brian Weisner

Actually Ted,
The second best Gyro could be found at Hector's on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, NC. There late night food was a staple when I was at Carolina, Greek Grilled cheeses on Pita, and Double Cheeseburgers with chili on Pita saved me from many a hang over. Be well Brian


PS There fries were pretty good too...... and they served beer while you were in line..


PS 2 Ted, come down to NC sometime, my cousin's husband is Greek and owns several restaurants, as do the rest of his family, and they are all the best in town.....

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Brian, didn't Hector's burn down a few years ago? Many a drunken night on Franklin Street ended at Hector's for me from 1987-90.

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Posted By: Brian Weisner

Hi JEFF,
You are right!!! The Old Hectors did burn down, and in it's place they put a (throw up) coffee shop. Now, Hectors is right around the corner on Henderson street, but it's not the same. I was there from 86-91, so it's safe to say we waited in line together a few times. LMK if you are in the area sometime and I'll take you to the Deandome, where the Heels are rocking the house..... Be well Brian

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Next time we visit our "Ridge-Runner' friends, Ralph and Mary, in the Smokey Mtns. (near Sylva)
we will have to stop on the way to see you and your family.....and I'll be the judge if your Gyro
better than the one I noted on the Greek Island. In fact many of the places throughout Greece
serve up a better Gyro than in this country. I'm not sure what the difference is, but believe me,
they do taste better over there.

TED Z

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Posted By: Brian Weisner

Hi Ted,
I bet you can find 10 Gyro's within a few miles of your house that are better than anything we have here, and in Greece it's a no brainer. But, I can guarantee that you are always welcome at my house, where I'll feed you a nice T-Bone Medium Rare..... Be well my friend Brian

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

I appreciate the invite....and it's been a few years since we were in your beautiful state.
And, I will hold you to your offer....a T-bone, medium rare....that's the way I like it.

Incidently, what's the difference between a T-bone and a Porterhouse steak ?

TED Z

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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

Thanks to Jay Miller, too...

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Posted By: Rob Dewolf

Ted,

It's always been my understanding that the filet portion on a T-Bone is smaller than the filet on a porterhouse. Hope this helps.

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Posted By: davidcycleback

I think most to all regulars on this board are reasonable, intelligent folk-- there's no need to agree
with everyone on every topic. Seems that some of most heated and elongated debates are off
topic, like politics.