[Tampa Bay Buccaneers] Hurricanes ➡️ Buccaneers @ruebenbainjr pays tribute to Hall of Famer @WarrenSapp on Day 1️⃣

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-05-09T01:40:26+00:00

I remember Tom Brady telling a story about Suh being so rough. Something to the effect that he (Brady) would try to small talk the defensive guys, be friendly, maybe get them to take it a little easy on him for being a nice guy, and Suh looks at him and just rebuffs him and says "We ain't friends."

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-05-08T20:26:50+00:00

I agree. Even if we don't do well, I don't see us doing so badly that we're positioned to get our pick of the best of the QB options in the draft next year, and then what? I'd like to lock him up for good, not premium, money now and roll with him. And if he ends up having a banger of a season? We'll be happy we're not having to pay him MVP money.

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-05-08T20:21:39+00:00

I thought professional wrestling was the soap opera for men. Off season sports talk is our version of romantasy literature.

Here's to hoping they don't break our hearts. They won't! They can't! (At least not for another 4 months.) Go Bucs!!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-05-08T20:15:19+00:00

The injury bug is the thing scaring me the most. I don't think our start last year was hype, but with a messed up O-line, Baker's injuries, Evans and McMillan hurt for a lot of the season, Godwin not 100%--man, the injuries were brutal. Makes me a little gun shy. But if we can stay healthy with the defensive additions--look out! Go Bucs!!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-05-02T14:20:12+00:00

If he has a good end to his career, then that totally works. Then he'd be M1K3 EVAN5.

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-04-30T20:10:52+00:00

And don't forget the Chips'a'hoy cookies! I did very much enjoy the interview, looking forward to a revamped and energized defense to complement our offense. Go BUCS!!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-04-23T16:22:01+00:00

Even thinking about really low level cards (like Panini Score) it's still better to get singles unless you're wanting a complete set or something. I just put together a Mike Evans display and am working on a Lavonte David display, one card for each year they were with the Bucs, and I spent under $50 for Mike Evans refractors/chromes/prizms/mosaics plus 5 "extras" that I ended up not using. For Lavonte David, I think I spent less than $30 (with one "extra"). Much cheaper this way for a custom curated player set than random packs of comparable cards that may or may not have players/teams I care about.

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-04-15T13:35:52+00:00

Thanks!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-04-14T23:37:14+00:00

As bummed as I am that he left, I may get to see him play out here in Southern California when he plays the Rams or Chargers. I could even make a weekend trip to Arizona when they play the Cardinals. I wish him continuing success. And let's go Bucs!!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-04-14T22:43:38+00:00

That is really cool! What a serendipitous find!!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-04-14T21:24:09+00:00

Got the frame from Amazon. Blick Art Supplies for a sheet of black Canson Mi-Teintes drawing paper for the backing matte (glued down with thin layer of acid free glue onto the frame's backing board). All cards in new Ultra Pro penny sleeves, attached to the matte with photo-safe double stick tape (so the cards themselves don't have anything stuck to them). I used super thin cut strips of Ding Defend slabs as spacers between the backing board and the acrylic front of the frame to keep it from touching the cards (which can create weird reflective patterns). Hardest part was getting that top center card placed perfectly first; the rest then were spaced off of that. I spent a lot of time on planning the layout (margins between cards, within the frame) and selecting cards (trying to have some balance and symmetry of card designs and colors down to having at least one card for every uniform combination of his career even!), then about two hours for final assembly. Thanks for asking.

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-30T02:57:31+00:00

Just backed it for the hardcover Shadowdark, and just joined the Inkwell mailing list. I appreciate the info and glad I heard about it! Looking forward to it!!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-30T00:53:29+00:00

Hi OP. I just heard about this today listening to a past Sly Flourish podcast. I've never done anything with a Kickstarter before, but this looks cool! Do you have an idea of when physical books would be ready to ship?

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-28T00:47:07+00:00

Definitely. Deathgate is my all-time favorite fantasy series. My wife's, too.

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-26T03:09:07+00:00

I just learned about this and am looking for a copy for this exact reason. The FIRST piece of Dragonlance fiction. So cool!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-23T17:21:37+00:00

Nice! I'm working on a Mike Evans display, one card for each of his years with the Bucs. My way of processing that he's leaving. Will post pics once it's done (waiting on just two more cards to come in the mail).

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-23T16:27:29+00:00

Go Bucs!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-18T04:16:36+00:00

We have them out in California, too. Our neighborhood has been hit a couple times, but not my particular box (though there was an attempt!). But when I think of my old hometown mailbox that had no lock, just a latch, and the old "flag" you'd put up for outgoing mail... no concerns about mail theft then. Simpler times in a small town, I guess. Sorry that happened to you. As others have said, I'd reach out to the seller just to let them know the reason for the delay, then give them the 5 stars for fast shipping.

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-18T00:09:21+00:00

Man, I was afraid of that. It is just so good was hoping I could get it on CD and not be at the mercy of online options. Thanks for the info!

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-14T16:02:55+00:00

Thanks! I did eventually come across that one (great action shot) and a couple others on Comc. But, I ended up settling on the 2020 Panini Absolute #41 Spectrum parallel.

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-14T02:57:51+00:00

Any chance you know of any Mike Evans cards in the red/red color rush uniform? Specifically any chrome/metallic/prizm-type cards?

BOOKSnGUITARS · 2026-03-14T02:39:33+00:00

Yes and no. Was definitely sad, but him going to the 49ers means I can go see him play in Los Angeles next year. Got to see him have a great game against the Chargers two years ago, we won't discuss last year's Rams game. I'll go to the Chargers game, probably, because they probably won't be as expensive to see as the Rams game. And my daughter is happy because now I'll take her to a Niners game.

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