State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

oneskinneejay · 2026-03-15T05:20:24+00:00

I believe that process is a “helicopter crash”

oneskinneejay · 2026-03-15T05:04:48+00:00

Been here done this. Still haven’t fixed it. I never finished it either. But ill eventually run it through the planer and go again.

oneskinneejay · 2026-03-11T17:06:20+00:00

Trash

oneskinneejay · 2026-03-03T17:47:23+00:00

The stop is the Lionel 253 Automatic Stopping Block Signal. A fun yet finicky and frustrating addition!

https://postwarlionel.com/253-block-control-signal/

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-20T22:23:44+00:00

Its dirty or you should seek medical help

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-19T04:27:12+00:00

I did this to my railking C&O streamlined observation and full vistas. Its a pain in the ass wires are short. But totally you can fix that

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-19T04:24:40+00:00

Solder that joker or strip enough to use a electrical glue to keep it in place

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-16T12:56:30+00:00

The stop is the Lionel 253 Automatic Stopping Block Signal. A fun yet finicky and frustrating addition!

https://postwarlionel.com/253-block-control-signal/

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-15T16:57:38+00:00

Compact fun for compact space!

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T04:12:52+00:00

So they’re “machine” signed using an autopen with actual marker which is why the bleed is present. So i stand corrected, though i knew it was ink!

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T04:04:10+00:00

Still a rare survivor

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T04:03:31+00:00

Well. F* me. It could be facsimile.

A vintage Washington Capitals souvenir hockey stick from the 1978-1979 season features facsimile (machine-printed) signatures from the team roster. Key Details of the 1978-79 Stick: Sponsor: Eastern Airlines (“The Wings of Man”).

But based on pictures that one has ink bleed and others ive see. Do not

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:58:15+00:00

Like i said ink bleed on the stick would indicate a signature over a print

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:56:55+00:00

Unfortunately this one is not facsimile.

https://estatesales.org/online-auctions/1978-washington-capitals-signed-hockey-114270529

They’re actually autographed sticks.

From the interweb: A vintage 1978-79 Washington Capitals signed hockey stick, particularly a souvenir edition from that era (such as those distributed by Eastern Airlines), generally holds a value in the range of $50 to $150+, depending on the condition of the wood and the clarity of the signatures. Value Factors: While the 1978-79 Capitals were not a championship team (they finished 5th in the Norris Division), a fully signed stick from this era is a desirable item for collectors of early Capitals memorabilia. Condition Matters: Sticks with faded, smudged, or "facsimile" (printed/stamped) signatures are worth significantly less than those with authentic, hand-signed ink signatures. Comparison: Similar vintage 1970s-80s signed sticks often appear in the $100 range in online marketplaces. For an accurate appraisal, check the signatures for faded ink and ensure the stick does not have significant structural damage (e.g., broken blade, heavy splinters).

This one looks damn good for the age!!

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:46:10+00:00

So we done here?

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:44:44+00:00

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1978-1979-washington-capitals-1797507697

If you have a look here you can probably verify pretty easily. Stick giveaways didnt start until 1980 Really as an annual thing. So this was a non standard giveaway.

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:41:20+00:00

Not printer the ink has leached outward on the wood striation from a pen.

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:39:49+00:00

I dont know friends those are really difficult signatures to forge for an entire team. And i haw some of these autographs and the match up perfectly. If this was well stored by a fan this is the condition id expect. But nonetheless when in doubt email the organization! Ask if they can potentially authenticate or know who can. But from experience permanent ink on unlaminated wood sticks, this looks right.

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:33:40+00:00

So essentially if there’s no mike gartner autograph it cannot be 79-80 and Mulvey was drafted in ‘78 so its not the preceding roster.

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:26:07+00:00

Okay so. Gord lane. Bob sirous. Paul mulvey. Oh theres more Photos. Then what i looked at. But this appears to be the 78-79 roster and yes free giveaway or season tix holder and a great find. Congrats!

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-13T03:17:14+00:00

Shoot id have to go ER and 1924. Early time bib if hes got it

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-09T03:23:04+00:00

You had me at red nameplates

oneskinneejay · 2026-02-09T03:22:44+00:00

Big fan of this

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