Pickup Post

First off, just so the information does not get lost, I would like to restate some information provided earlier today. Sarah and I have pretty much officially set the date for the wedding. We're going to get married September 19th, 2009...so that's 9/19/09...a lot of 9's. Anyway, we're very excited and things should start falling into place. Now all we need to do is all the plannning and save up some money to buy a place. Easy, right?!?!

So yeah, as promised awhile ago, here is my pickup post I was talking about. This isall the stuff I have acquired dating back to at least early April but I decided to wait awhile until I could put it all up at once.

I feel I should explain the high amount of Jeremy Roenick goods featured here. There is a lot of Roenick memorabilia this time around and hear me out... I started looking for most of it as the Sharks season came to an end because there was a chance that J.R. would not return for another season so I wanted to make sure I could get everything I needed/wanted before it all disappeared off the market and prices went through the roof. Considering he was my hockey role model for my entire life, this stuff is very important to me. Should you wonder why, please view the video at the end when you're done reading through my post here...this is what I was seeing as a young kid in Chicago starting to play hockey. Seriously, watch the video because I think you might be somewhat impressed. As I said, it can be found at the end of the post so you can finish reading through.

So onto the show of goods...

This is his and hers Jordan 2's. The tiny ones are Sarah's and the other ones are mine.


The next pics are of my sweet new Roenick figures. I got at least one of him from every team he has played for. The Blackhawks one is so old that the only thing you were able to get back then was a Starting Lineup figure...thus that is what I acquired. The San Jose Sharks figure is a custom piece. Someone got one of the other Roenick figures and hand painted the entire figure. The guy did an incredible job and I can't believe the artistry on it.



These are the Jordan 6's and 17's. The 6's are called "Carmines" and they originally came out in 1991. Us shoe dorks have been waiting for these to come out again for a very long time. Original pairs of these have been going for over $1,000 and they are considered one of the coolest Jordans of all time really. I'm pumped to have a pair, even if they are a retro and not OG. The 17's (black pair) came in the pack with the Carmines and they're cool too but I'm not as excited about them. I like them, but I really needed them to complete the 1-23 collection.

I'd like to thank my buddy Ron "Flint/Roland" Tuazon for the networking and lockup on this pair, and my new "boy" Dave for finding me a pair and taking care of me from here on out. Of course, without Ron, I wouldn't have been able to hook up with Dave for future releases. So Ron deserves all the credit...as usual (FYI, Ron marries in June '09 so congrats to him).


And last but not least are my new jerseys. I posted the all star one before with pics from the Ebay auction I won, but now I have new ones. The jersey on the left is an authentic Home San Jose Sharks jersey. It's amazing in person and the new "technology" Reebok used on these sweaters is amazing. They are tough, but lightweight and breathe really well. The materials are fantastic and I wish like hell that I could have played in a jersey like this during my so-called career.

The other jersey is an authentic 1992 All-Star jersey. It was signed twice on the front by Roenick way back in the early 90's when he was in Chicago. It was signed on two separate occasions and one of them was even dated. I always find it amusing how celebirites signatures change over the years. My Roenick autographs from the early years (I have other things signed from the Chicago era) and the newer signatures are somewhat different. This can be said for some other autographs I have gotten over the years...interesting I guess. Talk about pointless blog info right there...jesus... So check out the jerseys...



The promised video:

The Date...

I just found out that the wedding date is set for September 19th, 2009 at First Congregational Church in Glen Ellyn. Nice...

Good Chuck Norris Line...

I got this from Jeff at work today...

"Chuck Norris has the greatest Poker-Face of all time. He won the 1983 World Series of Poker, despite holding only a Joker, a Get out of Jail Free Monopoloy card, a 2 of clubs, 7 of spades and a green #4 card from the game UNO."

You Heard it Here First (maybe)

You heard it here first...possibly. As reported on the San Jose Sharks website late this evening, Jeremy Roenick has reached an agreement with the Sharks and will return for at least one more year. Noice!

One of My Newest Pickups..

This is one of two of my new big acquisitions. It's an authentic '92 NHL All Star Roenick jersey that he autographed on two different occasions back in the day. I have been looking for one of these for awhile and I finally got one for a pretty good price.




More pickups coming in the next couple weeks...

Likes and Dislikes

I decided there are some things I like at the age of 23...as far as actual objects go.

(In no particular order)
1. Guitars
2. Toys (who doesn't like a good yo-yo, Pez dispenser, or G.I. Joe?)
3. Shoes
4. Jeans
5. T-shirts/some polo shirts
6. Macbooks and iPods

Things I really don't like at the moment (not just objects):
1. The Dallas Stars
2. Train rides on the Metra
3. Paying $4/gal. for gas
4. Pointless activity
5. Windows Operating System

Thursday Was More Fun in College

Not too much interesting to post about today. I'm really looking forward to the weekend but apparently the weather isn't going to be all that great. I was going to wash my car but instead it looks like I'll be in the house cleaning the turtle tanks. For what it's worth, my few faithful readers, I am going to switch to a new dechlorinator in my tanks because the current one is creating a weird film in the water. I have no idea if it's harmful or not, but I figure there's no need to risk it.

So I'm listening to the Matt Dahl Show podcast (www.mattdahl.com) featuring Matt Dahl and Brendan Greely and I thank sweet Jesus that they do their show every day. I listen to their show as well as Steve Dahl (via podcast format) every day and it helps pass the time by. It makes staring at a computer much less painful, let me tell you... Anyway, apparently Brendan, who works for the Steve Dahl show as well, is covering the R. Kelly trial for the Steve Dahl show. I don't know what the outcome of this will be on the Steve Dahl Show, but I will definitely tune in tomorrow to see what transpires.

What else is new? Nothing much really. Just been doing a lot of wedding planning talk, gearing up for Mother's Day, and unsuccessfully trying to save some money at the moment thanks to stupid bills...such is life. I shouldn't complain at all, in reality, things are good in my life right now.

Speaking of the wedding, I know it's about a year and a half away but I wish we could get some of the things planned out and set in stone. I think I would feel a lot more relaxed about the whole thing if we had some stuff put together to show that we're making some progress, but right now it feels like we have SO MUCH work to do still. I know everything will work out fine and will be worth it, but I am looking forward to those first few things being taken care of. Once that happens, I'll feel like we're in really good shape and I'll start getting excited for the big day. Oh, and for those that are concerned, it's looking like it will most likely be in September of 2009 with a slight possibility of October. I doubt it will be October, but there is a slight chance. It would be early October should that happen.

Anyway, I'm on a shoe break until the Jordan 6/17 pack comes out later in the month. There really isn't much else that I want right now. I'm trying to get my 1-23 collection completed in my 23rd year of life. That idea is courtesy of a one Ron Tuazon so I thank him for that "gift" a.k.a. encouragement of rapid spending of money. It's cool, Ron's a solid dude. With my two pairs of Jordan 2's I got this past month, I don't have many pairs to go. I have six pairs to go and my shoe collecting days will be greatly reduced. As far as Jordans go, it will be only originals that I acquire or a different colorway of something I have, at which point, I will most likely sell off the pair I am "replacing." In a nutshell, my shoe collecting is winding down. There are more important things that need my money and it's time to prioritize a little differently.

What else...oh yeah, I have a hockey game tonight. It's late, but I'm looking forward to it. I have to get on some more teams because one day a week of hockey does not fill my fix and the NHL season will be coming to an end soon. Depending on how it goes, maybe I'll report on my game in a blog tomorrow.

One finishing note...the White Sox suck right now. I thought the pink goatees was hilarious and an awesome idea, however, after last night's piece of shit game, I think they need to rethink that idea and possibly consider going back to the blow up dolls because the goatees aren't working either.

Not much else that I feel like (or can think of) reporting right now. Let me know if there's anything you want me to post about and I will try and get to it for you. Until then, peace out, kids.

Awesome...

Just when I think I can't find cooler, weird things to buy, I find this...



I always wanted a Jeremy Roenick Starting Lineup figure when he was on the Blackhawks. I think now that I have a job, I will try and get a figure from each team he was on. Frickin' awesome...

Breaking News!

I have heard demos for three or so new Oasis songs and they are brilliant. I can't wait for the album to come out later this year! It's always refreshing to hear some new material from the lads. It always makes waiting three years worth it.

Sweet Shirt I Saw...

So I was browsing the web and found this shirt that a fan in San Jose made to honor Jeremy Roenick and his heroism. I did some research and found the guy who did them and I guess he did a run of about 60 for people who ordered them but I found out too late. I'm pretty bummed about that because I totally would have gotten a couple. The best part is that was just selling them to cover his costs and was not trying to make a buck.

I emailed the guy and he said he wants to do another run if Roenick resigns (I pray to God he does because the guy is still playing his ass off) and that he is starting a list for another run. I guess if there are any of you readers who might want one, let me know and I can email him. maybe if we can get enough, he'll do another run regardless. I think the pricing was about $15 shipped a shirt. If it isn't, my bad, I'll find out more when necessary.

I also have this on order. Should be here in 3-4 weeks.

Thanks...

Last night was quite the evening. The San Jose Sharks went 4 overtimes with the Dallas Stars but eventually fell after the Brendan Morrow game winner. I stayed up until about 1:45 AM to see the conclusion and unfortunately it did not go my way.

Many times throughout the game I thought that it would be best for me to just go to bed but I couldn't stand not knowing what was happening. Also, there is a possibility that this could have been Jeremy Roenick's final game in the NHL and I was fortunate enough to be able to watch the game on TV. In any case, I thank Jeremy Roenick for inspiring me to play hockey as a kid and keep me watching and caring all these years. He looked like one of the top players on the ice last night and saved the Sharks' season in the first round of the playoffs. I think Roenick clearly proved he can still conribute in a large way and deserves to come back next season. Hopefully the Wilsons out in San Jose see the same. As much as I'd to be able to see him in Chicago again, I'd rather see Roenick stay with San Jose and win the cup next year. It's a great fit for him and the organization.

To wrap it up, I hope Detroit kicks the living piss out of Dallas next round...

(I apologize for any writing errors. Due to staying up to watch the game, my brain hasn't exactly turned on yet.)

"I like turtles..."

As promised, here is a sweet video and I'm a freak...obviously.
(If you people keep requesting turtle material, you'll keep getting it. However, I do have more interests other than reptiles and can talk about those things as well)

Hold Off a Little Longer...

Well, we can all hang on for at least one more game. The Sharks came back from being down 2-0 tonight to win 3-2 in OT. The series is now 3-2 in favor of Dallas.

Let's keep supporting the Sharks so they can make it to the next round!

Temporary Holding Off of Damnits....

Sharks played Dall back to back and won the second game in Dallas. Though they still only need to lose one game to be eliminated, at least they are on the board and are still alive. Hopefully they are the third team in NHL history to come to win a series after being down 3-0.

Side note, I got my Jordan 2's. I loved them so much, I got another pair (different colorway) from 2004. Damn shoes...