JULY Pickups

[thenavarro]

This piece should be here this week. Fantastic image of a 30 year old LBJ during his first term as a US Representative for the Great State of Texas. Beautiful early signature as well. I paid more for this then a typical signed LBJ photo sells for, but due to the uniqueness of the piece, I thought it was worth it. One thing I've FINALLY learned over the years, is not to always get the cheapest example, as often a more expensive example provides better overall value. This will be cracked out of it's frame as soon as it arrives as you can see the frame and mat job have had better days.

[mschwade]

So a couple of months ago, my wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. My wife learned that the fifth anniversary is the anniversary of wood, so naturally, she had Louisville Slugger make me a bat to commemorate the day. On it, she inscribed "Happy 5th Anniversary! - Matthew and Jennifer - April 26, 2013 - You're My Inspiration".. The Last part because our first dance was "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago.

Last night, Chicago played at my hometown's local fireworks show and I wrote an email on Wednesday to the radio station that M.C.'s the event and their promotions director called me on Tuesday. She explained they didn't have the ability for a meet-and-greet or backstage passes, but said they would try their darndest to get the bat back stage. I waited about an hour afterwards and the M.C. came back with my bat, signed by four of the original six members that are still with Chicago

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mschwade

So a couple of months ago, my wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. My wife learned that the fifth anniversary is the anniversary of wood, so naturally, she had Louisville Slugger make me a bat to commemorate the day. On it, she inscribed "Happy 5th Anniversary! - Matthew and Jennifer - April 26, 2013 - You're My Inspiration".. The Last part because our first dance was "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago.

Last night, Chicago played at my hometown's local fireworks show and I wrote an email on Wednesday to the radio station that M.C.'s the event and their promotions director called me on Tuesday. She explained they didn't have the ability for a meet-and-greet or backstage passes, but said they would try their darndest to get the bat back stage. I waited about an hour afterwards and the M.C. came back with my bat, signed by four of the original six members that are still with Chicago

Sweet, Matt! Very cool!

[mr2686]

Matt, you realize that your wife is going to use that bat on you when you get out of line...the modern day version of the rolling pin. Very sweet pickup.

James, nice pickups as well. What's your HOF number up to now?

[mschwade]

Thanks guys... Mike as far as your comment, my wife is short, I'll just be sure to hang it high on the wall

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by mschwade

So a couple of months ago, my wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. My wife learned that the fifth anniversary is the anniversary of wood, so naturally, she had Louisville Slugger make me a bat to commemorate the day. On it, she inscribed "Happy 5th Anniversary! - Matthew and Jennifer - April 26, 2013 - You're My Inspiration".. The Last part because our first dance was "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago.

Last night, Chicago played at my hometown's local fireworks show and I wrote an email on Wednesday to the radio station that M.C.'s the event and their promotions director called me on Tuesday. She explained they didn't have the ability for a meet-and-greet or backstage passes, but said they would try their darndest to get the bat back stage. I waited about an hour afterwards and the M.C. came back with my bat, signed by four of the original six members that are still with Chicago

That is so awesome!