I'm Done.

Nice! I played catch in a recreational soft ball league years ago and really enjoyed making the occasional tag at home, even more so when they tried to take me out.

Nice play Bobby!

You wear the 'tools of ignorance' very well sir.

As a pitcher I never could figure out as to why someone would wanna sit in a squat, and have baseballs thrown at them for 9 innings.

Best of luck this weekend.

Took longer than I thought it would for that.....

Don't let it get to you Bobby. Most folks still think that baseball isn't a 'contact-sport'. ;)

Bobby, you are very much appreciated here. Please don't let the few whiners discourage you. In my other hobby it is also the very few whining people who ignorantly make it miserable for everyone. The efforts you make for this hobby, and accomplishments you have already scored are far more valuable than being concerned about those who flap their gums before (if ever) engaging their thinking gear.

All people here need to realize Its YOUR forum, YOUR choice, YOUR way...and YOU'RE the Man!

Enjoy the vacation

Maybe that's because the people who criticize would like to be as great as Bobby, but spend all of their time ridiculing people instead of helping out the hobby.

In the past I've helped a friend run forums as a moderator and as an advisor. It is a thankless task and most who do it do it for other reasons; mainly the right reasons. Inevitably, there is a vocal minority who love to challenge 'authority' and are self appointed champions. Many will toot their horns for a bit but eventually come around, sometimes on their own but generally under pressure from other core members sending PMs offering discreet advice. But sometimes the advice comes publically and it is humbling. Others who wouldn't respond to 'nudging' were shown the exit and a few, some would try to find a back door to re-enter the forums to continue the mischief. They were sniffed out and shown the door again. In some cases, we wiped out every contributing post, good or bad just to rid ourselves of a problem forum 'guest' (or pest) and eliminate any reminders. It is indeed, unfortunate.

So sadly, ebay loses an unpaid service that bolstered confidence in their users and buyers. The field of collectors lose the benefit of a 'watchdog' contributing to the field in more ways than one. This is perhaps, most unfortunate. No one can blame you for stepping away from a thankless task; just how long does anyone want to be doinked on the nose? I see there are a few characters within this forum but thankfully; a handful or so. I'm a patient person but even a few have neared me to contribute a humbling post; but I leave the moderating to the moderators. I will, however, notify the forum of tasteless behavior as should any of the forum members here who wish these forums to remain as excellent as they are.

Sorry for the run on, but I can appreciate the sentiment Bobby. It strikes close to home. And with that said, let me close with a Thank You. Hope you have/had a blast on your 'break'!

Huh... I agree that its getting a little "tiresome" seeing all of those fake ebay posts. Not that it's a bad thing that it's being shared but...