A Pair Of Big Fun Game Steals

7 year old baseball practice took me away from the Big Fun Game this evening, but while I was away we had a pair of steals:

dkwilson steals the 1969 Lot from cardantema

cardanthema then steals the 1968 Tom Seaver, which has now been stolen twice, and is frozen with cardanthema.

Angels in order is up next and can steal any of the prices except for the '68 Seaver or the  Drabek Triple Threads.




Current Results:
1. Steve D- Bowman Sterling relics
2. Josh D- Kyle Drabek Triple Threads (stolen from Josh D then dkwilson)
3. cynicalbuddha- Chrome rack pack (stolen from Steve D)
4. Fuji- Manupatch lot (stolen from Steve D.)
5. cardanthema- 1968 Tom Seaver (stolen from Jaybarker fan then Angels in Order)
6. Jaybarkerfan- Flagship Rack Packs
7. Angels In Order-  on the clock
8. Greg Zakwin- Big League Mini
9. dkwilson- 1969 Lot (from cardanthema)
10. Commishbob- 1955 Harvey Haddix PSA 6 (From Josh D)

Prizes:

1. Manupatch Lot (Fuji)
2. 1968 Tom Seaver (FROZEN to cardanthema)
3. ?
4. 1955 Harvey Haddix PSA 6 (commishbob)
5. Topps Chrome Rack Pack (cynicalbuddha)
6. ?
7. Bowman Sterling Relics (Steve D.)
8. Big League Mini (Greg Zakwin)
9. Flagship Rack Packs (jaybarkerfan)
10. 1969 Lot (cardanthema)
11. Kyle Drabek Triple Threads (FROZEN to Josh D)
12. ?

Big Fun Game Pick #2

Josh D declines to steal and takes prize #11:

Topps Triple Threads on card auto and jersey card #d to 50 of Kyle Drabek.

cynicalbuddha is up next and can steal the Chrome rack pack or the Drabek card or can pick from prizes 1-4, 6-10 or 12


Current Results:

1.  Steve D-  Topps Chorme Rack Pack
2.  Josh D- Triple Threads Kyle Drabek
3.  cynicalbuddha- On the clock
4.  Fuji
5.  cardanthema
6.  Jaybarkerfan
7.  Angels In Order
8.  Greg Zakwin
9.  dwilson
10.  Commishbob

100 Followers? Let's Play A Game To Celebrate!

That's supposed to be a "100."  The lovely wife said it didn't look like a 100.  I have to agree.  It looks like something, but I'm not sure what.  But it's a 100.

I noticed today that my follower count is now 100.   Not sure when it happened.  It may have been 2 months ago for all I know.  The first 6 months to a year of doing this blog, I was totally into how many followers I had and what my traffic looked like on a daily basis.  But I remember when I hit the 40 follower mark, I felt like I had enough justification to keep doing this and I haven't worried about it since.  I have no idea what kind of traffic I get.  But 100 followers is a cool number and sounds like a lot.   True, I know 100 followers is on the average side at least compared to other blogs I read, but I'm still excited about it. 

So to celebrate, I'm holding another Big Fun Game! For those unfamiliar with this, it's basically a "White Elephant" type game.  There will be 10 players and 12 prizes.  Here are the basics:

• Sign ups will start from now until next Friday, April 26.  Saturday the 27th I'll randomize the entries to get the 10 players.  
• I'll then randomize the picking order and the first person up selects any prize numbered 1-12.  The prize will then be revealed.
•  The second player will go next and can either "steal" the first revealed prize, or can pick from the remaining prizes.
• If a player has their prize stolen, they get to pick again from the unknown prizes or steal from someone else (except from whoever just stole from them). 
•  A prize can only be stolen twice, and then it becomes frozen and can't be stolen again. 
•  A person that has had their prize stolen can not immediately steal it back, but can if the opportunity presents itself one turn later.  
• Once we get to the tenth player, that person can either steal from the previous picks, or can take one of the last remaining unknown prizes and end the game.
• I mentioned that there will be 12 prizes and only 10 players.  If for any reason at the end of the game, a player wants to toss their prize back and try for one of the remaining unknown prizes, they can do so, but are stuck with what they get.  If more than two people want to do this, I'll choose two people via randomizer.  
• Then I need everyone to send me their address so I can get this stuff sent out at once. 

Make sense?
I would like to acknowledge that a couple participants from previous Big Fun Games have asked that I eliminate the "steal" aspect to the game as it can cause hurt feelings.  I totally get that and considered it for this incarnation.  However, the majority of feedback I get is that the "steal" aspect is the best part of the game.  I also think since these prizes aren't exactly bank breakers, I'll keep it in. No one is getting a $100 item stolen from them.  Having said that, I will disclose that I've got something huge in mind for later this summer in another Big Fun Game and stealing won't be allowed.  Stay tuned for that.

This weekend and next week are very busy for me, which is why I'm waiting until next weekend to get started.  To enter is easy-  just be a follower of my blog, or a follower on my stupid twitter account and leave a comment on this post, or send me a note on Twitter.   I'd offer an additional entry for promoting the contest on your blog if you have one, but that doesn't seem fair to folks who just read and don't blog. 

I've got some pretty good stuff lined up, but like my previous contests, don't expect T206 cards or Derek Jeter autographs.  I just want to set realistic expectations up front.

So 100 "Thank yous" for giving me a little attention, and let's play! 

Is It Really My Blog Birthday? Let's Celebrate!

My blog's one year anniversary is today!  It kind of sneaked up on me, is what it did, that little rascal!  I had a feeling I was going to thoroughly enjoy this ride, but it's been even more fun than I expected.  I am astonished and humbled that I've managed to attract a nice turnout of readers over the past 12 months.  And I'm grateful and appreciative to the folks I've "met", traded cards with and altogether shared this wonderful hobby with along the way.  It's been equally fun writing this blog and reading your blogs too.

To show my appreciation, I'd like to run another Big Fun Game!  I don't have any rules or requirements other than you need to sign up in the comments below.  I'll have 10 spots open on this game, and I think the prizes are pretty darn good.  No contest plugs on your blog are necessary either.  This is all about me thanking you, and not trying to promote my blog.

The only challenge with this Big Fun Game is that I'm going to be traveling on business from the 7th to the 12th and will not be in a good position to manage this game until I get back.   So signups go from now until the 13th at 1 p.m. CST.

Thanks again for reading, and I look forward to another year!


****UPDATE***** Signups are now closed and the participant list will be released shortly!