My first article, Andy Van Slyke, beer review and some music for and/or to the ears

First off, wow, what a week. Work has been crazy, family life has been crazy and my mailbox has been blowing up!

My first article is up thanks to Alex ( Chavez Ravining ) for the opportunity! You can read it here! http://bit.ly/1cZiwlX

Here is the card of the day! It is a '95 Topps "Finest" Andy Van Slyke. Picked this guy up for my AVS collection for less than a dollar. Don't know what the "TOPPS *SOMETHING* PROTECTOR PEEL AND REMOVE COATING" is all about. Weird.

Second, it is that time of year again, thank the Lord! Lagunitas has released their "Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale" seasonal and I couldn't be happier! One of my favorite limited yearly releases and it is a BEAST of a strong ale. Weighing in at an O.G (original gravity) of 1.085, 66.6 (creepy) I.B.U. (International Bittering Units) and a whopping 9.7 A.B.V. (Alcohol By Volume). This dude packs a punch to the face and all I am left saying is; "Please sir, may I have another...And another?" Here is my Beer Advocate review, as follows;

"A 4.53 out of 5

Tasted May 13th 2011 (from notes)

A - redish/copper transparent, one finger off white head and some lacing

S - sweet yeast, fruity, bright malt, alcohol, sweet hops, slight bitterness and a slight grass, weed and citrus

T - alcohol, hoppy, sweet yeast, citrus, floral, sweet malt and a caramel or molasses

M - chewy, huge profile, medium low acidity and a long finish

D - goes down like water even at almost 10%. big sweet and medium bitter. Well balanced

Final thought - got to get a sixer or four every year this seasonal comes out"

Above is the six pack case for the ale. One of my top 100 for sure. Well, that is about it. See you next time!

Something about this being my first post, cardboard and other obsessions

So, this is my first post. Welcome to the world that is my mind and the things it creates, likes, loves and everything in between.

I started this blog because; I have really been into fancy cardboard again, as of late.

All thanks to none other than Alex over at: http://chavezravining.blogspot.com, Matthew over at: http://dodgerpenguin.blogspot.com and last but certainly not least, Greg at: http://plaschkethysweaterisargyle.blogspot.com .

These 3 have been my cardboard obsession resurrection-ists.

With little time and me not knowing what "should" be my first post. I wanted to post a few of my favorite cards from my collection of some 18 years ago.

Leave any comments and or suggestions. I feel as though I am just treading water in this inaugural post.


Andy Van Slyke, what can I say? One of my favorites. You can imagine how I reacted when I found out his son was playing and for the Dodgers none-the-less.

The Baseball heroes are a set of 9, I need 7 more to complete this. These have been my very favorite since I first opened these, YEARS ago. Funny thing, I am not even a big Babe fan. Something has always just caught my eye with these cards.

Want to get this one signed. Bulldog was my grandpa's favorite.

Cal is one of the Goats and always loved him and this card.

This blog won't be all cardboard. My other obsessions including Beer, Wine, Spirits, Video games, Memes, of course the Dodgers, Red Wings, Chargers, Bama, USC and general nerd/geek stuff. Stay tuned, stay warm and have some damn fun!

I will put up more of my favorites from decades past later tonight and or tomorrow. I have more to say but need to close, so, bye for now.