To My Fellow Card Collectors (with a warm thanks to my fellow Cracker Jack collectors

[RichR]

Thanks all for the kind words, thoughts, an prayers. I'm a lucky guy! Shot just consider I don't think I have ever met any of you in person before.

A few notes:

A generous person here made me an offer I couldn't turn down for my Cracker Jack set so I think that is taking care of.

I did watch the 60 minutes show that some of you referred to but I forgot to ask the doctors about it but I will today during my appointment.

I do have a few cards from the 50s and 60s that I'll try and list later today in case anyone is interested.

[mark evans]

Both my granddaughter and her best friend are cancer survivors. One never knows. Take care.

[RichR]

**Lot has sold, thanks!

Okay here the 50s and 60s cards I have:

1951 Bowman Carl Erskine PSA 6 Card #260 SOLD
1954 Topps Ted Williams PSA 3 Card #1
1955 Topps Roberto Cemente PSA 4 Card #164 SOLD
1958 Topps Ted Williams PSA 4 Card #1
1958 Topps Hank Aaron (white name) PSA 6 Card #30
1959 Topps Hank Aaron All Star PSA 5 Card #561
1959 Topps Bill Mazeroski All Star PSA 8 Card #555
1959 Topps Early Wynn PSA 8 Card #260
1959 Topps Wille Mays PSA 5 Card #50
1960 Topps Carl Yastrzemski PSA 5 Card #148
1961 Topps Mantle Blasts PSA 5 Card #406
1962 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 5 Card #200
1966 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 4 Card #50

I'm happy to send scans as requested. The only card that I think is overgraded is the 58 Williams - looks more like a 3 to me.

I did ask my radiation doc this morning about the 60 minutes show. The tumors are different and it was a Phase 1 trial which he explained was a very early trial and only had 22 patients.

Also on the PM front I'm started to run behind on answering them but I'll make sure to get caught up when I can!

[dclarkraiders]

PM sent

[RichardSimon]

Rich - I don't know you at all but saw your post.
Nine years ago I had a huge kidney cancer tumor removed, the tumor weighed 10 lbs. and was as big as a football, no exaggeration.
I am still around. No sign of recurrence of kidney cancer.
My surgeon who supervises my recovery had told me that he never expected to see me around this long.
A year ago I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, totally unrelated to my kidney cancer. My kidney cancer surgeon caught it.
I am still around with no sign of recurrence and apparently my body is totally clear of any signs of thyroid cancer.
It is difficult but keeping a positive outlook can only help you.
Stay strong, lean on your family, let them be there for you.
I also strongly suggest that if you have a Cancer Care location that you can get to, then you should use that organization. I was in group sessions when I had my kidney cancer and one on one sessions when I had my thyroid cancer. There is no charge for anything they do for you. If you need financial assistance they will help also. Fortunately I have great insurance and did not need financial aid but it is there if you need it.
Stay strong, stay tough.

[Sean1125]

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[CobbvLajoie1910]

Originally Posted by Sean1125

I am pleased to announce my acquisition of Rich's 1915 Cracker Jack set.

Are you f##ing kidding me? You're pleased, eh?

Tact, Sean, is not your strong suite; totally classless (for a variety of reasons).

I am trying to think of a douchier thing I've read on n54 over the past 10-years, and I honestly can't. So, at least you have that going for you.


Rich, keep battling, sir --- we're all behind you.

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by CobbvLajoie1910

Are you f##ing kidding me? You're pleased, eh?

Tact, Sean, is not your strong suite; totally classless (for a variety of reasons).

I am trying to think of a douchier thing I've read on n54 over the past 10-years, and I honestly can't. So, at least you have that going for you.


Rich, keep battling, sir --- we're all behind you.

Aaron, I admit my choice of words was poor. I would hope that Rich would know that I didn't mean any negativity behind what I said.

[CobbvLajoie1910]

Originally Posted by Sean1125

Aaron, I admit my choice of words was poor. I would hope that Rich would know that I didn't mean any negativity behind what I said.

Swing and a miss, Sean. Swing and a miss.

[wondo]

Rich,

Please stay strong - my family's prayers are with you.

[Sean1125]

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