Saturday, October 1, 2011

Guess Who's 2 and having a contest?



Two years ago I made my first post. I just read it and it mentions that the Rangers had just been mathematically eliminated from the 2009 playoff picture. My my, how things have changed in two years? A World Series appearance in 2010 and a very real shot at another one in 2011. That first post also mentioned a blaster of 2009 Topps Ticket to Stardom. How on earth a blog could start with a blaster of that crap and still be around two years later is beyond me.

I will say that the Rangers have made the playoffs at the end of each of my years of blogging so it's obvious there is some correlation between those two events.

All kidding aside, just as I was amazed on September 1st to be making my 1000th post, I sit here amazed to be celebrating a 2nd blogobirthday. As much as I fully believe that we bloggers must blog for ourselves first, to express whatever is bottled up inside, none of us would do this if no one was reading. So I say thanks to you, the readers, the commenters, the trade partners, the friends, for making blogging fun.

Now, on to the reason most of you clicked on this post. The October contest. I considered doing some type of playoff contest, but there are so many of those going that I want to make this easy and quick. No waiting until the end of the World Series to find a winner around here!

I know you can't wait to leave a long gushing comment wishing me a happy blogobirthday or blogoversary or whatever it is. Or maybe it's a snarky comment. Either way, at the beginning of your comment, put a 1, 2, or 3. You'll find out why at the end of the contest.

An example comment: 2-It's been a good run. Quit while you're ahead.

The prize will be something shiny and awarding said prize will involve random.org, much to the dismay of one of my Canadian friends.

Thanks again and good luck!

44 comments:

  1. 3. There is nothing better than the card blogging community; here's to another two great years!

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  2. 2-Here's to another two years!

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  3. 1 - Congrats on 2 years! Keep up the good work!

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  4. 1- I've read some of your older stuff, it has inspired me more than you know. Happy 2nd blog anniversary to you, and here's hoping for many more.

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  5. 2

    Congrats, coming up on year #1 for myself!

    and I SOOOO considered putting "OR" at the beginning of my comment instead of 2!!

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  6. 3-Congrats on the blogosphere. I'm hoping for a D-Backs/Rangers World Series.

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  7. 3-Great work, keep those Rangers posts coming!

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  8. 3-Congratulations on your anniversary. Here's to many more years of blogging. :)

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  9. 3 - they said it wouldn't last ;-)

    Congrats, and keep up the good work!

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  10. 2 - It's your second anniversary, what else would I pick?

    Celebrate with a Rangers win today.

    Word verification: rhing

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  11. 3-You look good for your age. I'm sure I'll be 2 someday, when I'm really really OLD!!!

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  12. 1- Congrats on the bday! Always enjoy your stuff.

    Maybe see you in the ALCS.

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  13. 1-Congrats on the dedication to your craft and the enjoyable posts for 2 years! Don't they grow up so fast?

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  14. 1 - (that still would have beat the Rangers yesterday) Congrats on two years of one of my favorite blogs around. Keep it rollin'.

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  15. 2. Congrats! But your Rangers are gonna lose.

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  16. 2 - Let's see...you've been blogging for two years and the Rangers have been in the post season two years. Would you like to start a Cubs blog....please!

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  17. 1 - If the world ended today, your blog would be something there would be nobody left to read.

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  18. 2 - Happy Anniversary... keep up the great work!

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  19. 3 - Damn random.org to bloody hell!

    oh, and congrats my friend... keep on writing.

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  20. 2 - Should have started your blog earlier so the team could have had more chances at the World Series. Congrats on your significant achievement.

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  21. 1 -- Averaging 1.5 posts/day over a 2-year period????? CRAZY GOOD.

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  22. 1 - I like this mysterious contest. Congrats on the milestone.

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  23. 1 Congrats on
    2 years,I'm coming up on
    3

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  24. 3 - Congrats! Way to keep your blog going!

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  25. 3 - Where does the time go? Do the Rangers have a playoff theme for this year. Are they still doing the antler thing? The Cards seem to be rallying around Allen Craig's pet turtle.

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  26. 3 - Congratulations. Only I can hope to achieve such greatness one day.

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  27. 2--The prize will be something shiny and awarding said prize will involve random.org, much to the elation of this Canadian friend.

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  28. 3. Congrats, you've done a lot in those 2 years.

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  29. 2 Happy #2!! I really enjoy reading the blog.

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  30. 1. i had that discussion with my real life buddy and fellow blogger. it was - who is your audience? he was on your side..he writes for himself, first and foremost. keep on bangin the keys...

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  31. 1 - how come Halladay no-hit the Reds in postseason start #1 last year, then gave up 3 runs in the first inning in his first start this year against the hated Cardinals?

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  32. 1 I've been away but I'm glad to see your still going strong.

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  33. 3 - Congrats! I've found out the hard way how tough it can be to keep up posting on a frequent basis. Doing so for two years is definitely something to celebrate.

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  34. 3- Aren't blogobirthdays great? Hope you enjoyed the long weekend.

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  35. 1 - Happy 2nd! You are a great blogger so keep it coming.

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  36. Contest closed, tabulation begun, randomization soon to be initiated and winner post on the horizon.

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  37. 3 days late, but Happy 2nd anniversary! Only a few more months until ours hits. I don't know how you keep it going the way you do, but hopefully we'll be right along side you bringing down the post per day average.

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