National Updates???

[quinnsryche]

Will anyone be posting regularly from the National this year for those of us who cannot attend? Happenings, photos, member hook-ups, fist fights, sissy fights and the like? Just curious and thanks!

[barrysloate]

I'm sure we will know what's going on within minutes. It's the internet age.

I will have my Iphone, Camera and laptop on hand. Some of the stories I have heard and the people we meet will be interesting to say the least.

Can't wait I will be leaving in the morning. We should Start a thread called 2010 National Headlines on wednesday. It can be like TMZ for us cardboard junkies.

[Rob D.]

Here's a little pre-National news flash for you: Paparazzi already starting to gather in the lobby of one of the Mariotts.

[quinnsryche]

They are just waiting for Bruce and his entourage

[jtschantz]

Could somebody please let us know if there is wi-fi in the convention center main room? thanks in advance

[T206Collector]

Please let me know if anyone sees any. I am willing to offer a little spending cash to anyone who can help facilitate any additions to my collection.

[Jantz]

I'm still learning how to use of my Droid, but I will try and post a few updates.

[Leon]

Personally I still use a Big Chief and Crayolas. If you know what I am talking about bless your heart and pass the gravy. I don't think I can upload the images though .

[tbob]

A couple of years ago one of the board members did a great job videoing the Convention, showing collectors and also many of the glass topped displays with the cards in them. Hopefully either he (sorry can't remember who it was) or someone else will do something like that again. I know some collectors weren't thrilled about being filmed while talking about cards or life in general but many of us really enjoyed it. It may still be on you tube, not sure.

[birdman42]

Originally Posted by Leon

Personally I still use a Big Chief and Crayolas. If you know what I am talking about bless your heart and pass the gravy.

A Confederacy of Dunces is one of the funniest books ever. Big Chief tablets figure prominently.

Leon seems more socially adept than Ignatius, though.

Bill

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Here's a little pre-National news flash for you: Paparazzi already starting to gather in the lobby of one of the Mariotts.

Two r's in Marriott, amigo. Just like two t's in Statute of Liberty.

[barrysloate]

You tell 'em, Peter.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Leon

Personally I still use a Big Chief and Crayolas. If you know what I am talking about bless your heart and pass the gravy. I don't think I can upload the images though .

Had plenty of each but my mom would never spring for the box of 64 crayons with the built in sharpener. She would say, "Boys don't use Fuschia." She had a point. Thanks mom!

[barrysloate]

When I was a kid, circa 1960, the box of 24 or 48 was alright...but the box of 64 with the sharpener was a schoolyard status symbol. If you had one of those, the other kids were envious.

The box of 48 was stubby, but the box of 64 was built like a cadillac...long and spacious.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Two r's in Marriott, amigo. Just like two t's in Statute of Liberty.

Hmmm, maybe that's why the folks at the Marriott gave me Tom Bodett's number when I called for reservations.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

You tell 'em, Peter.

I've got an excuse: Still reeling over the erroneously placed post on the main board from a few days ago.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Two r's in Marriott, amigo. Just like two t's in Statute of Liberty.

Rob's spelling has always been atrou atre atroucious bad!

[barrysloate]

Jim- how do you draw lines through words? You computer literate guys really gas me.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

I've got an excuse: Still reeling over the erroneously placed post on the main board from a few days ago.

You? I haven't gotten out of bed since then. The lack of consideration really grinds my gears.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

I've got an excuse: Still reeling over the erroneously placed post on the main board from a few days ago.

Heh heh.

[Section103]

Please: No photos of N54 members hooking up.

[Jim VB]

Barry,

When you're typing the reply, there is a tool bar at the top of the box. This enables you to change fonts, change type size, change colors, insert smilies , make your type bold, put it in italics, underline it, etc.

The last icon on the right is ABC.

Highlight the words you want to cross out. (Click at the beginning of the word. Hold the button down while moving the cursor. Let it up at the end of the word.) Then, while the word is highlighted, click on the ABC box.

Edited to add: Use "Post Reply," not "Quick Reply."

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Barry,

When you're typing the reply, there is a tool bar at the top of the box. This enables you to change fonts, change type size, change colors, insert smilies , make your type bold, put it in italics, underline it, etc.

The last icon on the right is ABC.

Highlight the words you want to cross out. (Click at the beginning of the word. Hold the button down while moving the cursor. Let it up at the end of the word.) Then, while the word is highlighted, click on the ABC box.

Edited to add: Use "Post Reply," not "Quick Reply."

One footnote: All of the above is contingent upon your computer being compatible with Net54's posting mechanism.

[Cat]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

One footnote: All of the above is contingent upon your computer being compatible with Net54's posting mechanism.

According to Archive, this is correct.

[Jewish-collector]

My first stop when I get to the show is to the Memory Lane booth to check out the two sales reps, who are handing out flyers.

[barrysloate]

Thanks Jim, I just checked it out.

Alan- I heard through the grapevine that you don't even drink beer. Is that correct?

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

My first stop when I get to the show is to the Memory Lane booth to check out the two sales reps, who are handing out flyers.

Well that's a relief. I'd rather be besieged with flyers from Memory Lane than cold calls to my grandmother.

[Rob D.]

Because I'm seeking revenge for my Marriott flub, it's fliers. Unless you're talking about the hockey team.

Thanks for understanding.

[barrysloate]

Rob- I didn't even catch your misspelling of Marriott.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Because I'm seeking revenge for my Marriott flub, it's fliers. Unless you're talking about the hockey team.

Thanks for understanding.

I think both spellings are acceptable.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyer_(pamphlet)

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

My first stop when I get to the show is to the Memory Lane booth to check out the two sales reps, who are handing out flyers.

Perhaps they will be distributing invites to the save the hobby I mean the industry summit.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I think both spellings are acceptable.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyer_(pamphlet)

If your go-to source is Wikipedia, then I suppose so.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Perhaps they will be distributing invites to the save the hobby I mean the industry summit.

Laugh all you want but I've been sick with worry about how all of these national consequences will affect the value of Marshall's collection.

[Peter_Spaeth]

http://advertising.about.com/cs/agen...eate_Flyer.htm

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

If your go-to source is Wikipedia, then I suppose so.

The worst part is that he billed a client for that research.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by calvindog

The worst part is that he billed a client for that research.

Split it evenly among three, they can afford it.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

http://advertising.about.com/cs/agen...eate_Flyer.htm

OK ... Wikipedia, about.com ... that's all the proof I need. Flyers it is.

Now I'm off to WebMD.com to give myself a splenectomy.

Or spleenectomy if you go by what eBay says.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Thanks Jim, I just checked it out.

But can you do it?

[barrysloate]

Yes I can.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Laugh all you want but I've been sick with worry about how all of these national consequences will affect the value of Marshall's collection.

My suspicion is that most people in the room will not be worried about the value of their collection. Rather they will be concerned about their cash flow, going forward. (Two very different concepts.)

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Yes I can.

Barry is now posting in technicolor!

[barrysloate]

From where does Alan get all the clinking beer glasses? I couldn't find them.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

From where does Alan get all the clinking beer glasses? I couldn't find them.

When you paid for parking at the Cleveland National a few years back, they were giving them out.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

From where does Alan get all the clinking beer glasses? I couldn't find them.

There are thousands of places on the web offering free smilies (or emoticons.)

http://www.clicksmilies.com/


Matt,

I believe the "Parking" ones were only usable in Ohio.



I vote that next year, we chip in and fly Barry to Chicago, to do a daily blog, and maybe even a podcast, from the floor of the show. (Barry, think "Live Remote" for the radio, but only on the internet.)

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

There are thousands of places on the web offering free smilies (or emoticons.)

http://www.clicksmilies.com/


Matt,

I believe the "Parking" ones were only usable in Ohio.



I vote that next year, we chip in and fly Barry to Chicago, to do a daily blog, and maybe even a podcast, from the floor of the show. (Barry, think "Live Remote" for the radio, but only on the internet.)

He could also "fill time" by roaming the floor and pointing out the spelling errors on the thousands of hand made signs adorning the booths.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

He could also "fill time" by roaming the floor and pointing out the spelling errors on the thousands of hand made signs adorning the booths.

Pointing out spelling errors doesn't go over as well in person as it does on an internet forum.

[Jim VB]

Actually, it seems to me that Barry has become far too kind and lets most spelling mistakes go these days.

The mistakes are still there. They still bother him. But he's willing to look the other way and wait for Rob, Peter, or myself, to be the asshat. (You know... my sorted friends.)

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Matt

Pointing out spelling errors doesn't go over as well in person as it does on an internet forum.

I didn't mean to the booth owners but rather to the viewers that would be riveted to the podcast.

[Anthony S.]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

I vote that next year, we chip in and fly Barry to Chicago, to do a daily blog, and maybe even a podcast, from the floor of the show. (Barry, think "Live Remote" for the radio, but only on the internet.)

I'll take a shot at this. Barry, Podcasts are like Vaudeville, but with audience members so tiny you can't see them while you're performing. But don't worry, they're there.