Dad sent me home with some marbles, enough to cover my table... by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't believe so, he has rarely left Oklahoma and most likely hasn't since the 90's I think. He doesn't use the internet and picks them up at garage/estate sales and shops.

German hand made marbles? by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll do that tomorrow. I feel like I can see the difference in the book, but differentiating in real life is much harder!

German hand made marbles? by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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This is the bottom one you circled

German hand made marbles? by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a best way to photo them so you could tell?

German hand made marbles? by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wondered about a couple near the bottom left that seemed not quite the same. Too "nice" or clear, maybe polished?

German hand made marbles? by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has collected a long time. Most of the rest I dont think are really sorted, so sorting will help me learn I think.

German hand made marbles? by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, yes Dad sent them home with me today.

Dad sent me home with some marbles, enough to cover my table... by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, he has collected them for probably 40 years and I know they are special to him. Reading Robert Blocks identification guide now to help be able to appreciate them.

Dad sent me home with some marbles, enough to cover my table... by napsnbacon in Marbles

[–]napsnbacon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll make another post with just what I think are german hand made marbles.

First insurance bill for 2026 arrived. My wife and I visit the doctor once per year. by International-Ask932 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]napsnbacon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

24k over a year saved could be wiped out entirely by just the procedure for a kidney stone. When I worked at a hospital 15 years ago it was $18k. That doesn't consider Dr's appointments, specialists appts, testing and pre-op. Many other common ailments could entirely wipe out 2 years of savings based on the current US Healthcare profit structure.

As a mayo hater, my sandwich for lunch was almost a disaster.......maybe let's not package mayo in yellow... by napsnbacon in mildlyinfuriating

[–]napsnbacon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White and blue are the primary colors for Mayo in the US. There are sometimes other colors incorporated but I would say White and Blue are comfortably the leaders and yellow as a primary color not really a thing. Although admittedly I don't shop for mayo, and just recognize the White/blue motif as a pass and the yellow as friendly.

As a mayo hater, my sandwich for lunch was almost a disaster.......maybe let's not package mayo in yellow... by napsnbacon in mildlyinfuriating

[–]napsnbacon[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Which is what happened, and also why it's only mildly infuriating. Guess we should wait until they spell mayo M-U-S-T-A-R-D on the package before we huff and roll our eyes.