(Re)packing for vacation

By the time all three of you read this post, I'll be on the road, heading to New Hampshire with my wife and kids on a week-long vacation. I need it. Between a busy last few weeks at work, and closing on the new house (which we just did on Monday!), life has been chaotic. On second thought, going on vacation with a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old isn't exactly relaxing.

Three years ago, I found a great local card shop in Laconia, NH. I went to go there last year, but timed it poorly and arrived before the store was open. I didn't have enough time to go back, so I missed out. CLICK HERE to read about my experience at the card shop last time. I'm hoping they still have those $1 grab bags. If they do, I'm going to snag a bunch, and maybe hold a contest for one or two.

Anyhow, over the weekend I swung by Walgreen's to grab some items for the trip, and of course had to check out the toy aisle for some new repacks. I found one, and decided to grab it.

While I didn't snag an autograph like last time, I did come away with a few decent cards.

And this re-packer was clearly a Javy Lopez fan. I've never seen this Topps Stars set.

Overall, not the best $5 I've spent, but I've also had worse re-packs/

TTM Success: Scott Kamieniecki for my project

I have been having a tough time filling 1995 for my Topps Yankees Project. A few of the players sign, but I have them taking up other years, such as Randy Velarde or Jimmy Key. I finally was able to cross 1995 off the list when Scott Kamieniecki returned my card signed. It's not the great shot...wiping sweat, but it'll do. I got greedy and added in a 1995 Ultra as well, wich I was fortunate to get returned signed. I have like 12 Kamieniecki cards for whatever reason, but I thought the Ultra would look good signed, and it does!

With this success, I now only have nine years to go! I'd love to finish this up in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!