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You Know You’re a Rockhound When…

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Snowflake Obsidian Specimen _____________________ – You look down instead of up. – Any rock, no matter how common, will raise your pulse. – You see beauty in all rocks, even “Leaverites,” the ones you leave behind. – Your family and friends just roll their eyes when you pick up yet another rock. – You are willing to dig up a rock with a spoon, even if it means ruining the spoon. – You have been known to visit urban rock piles and risk stares from people who are wondering why an old person is crawling around on a dirt pile. – You are willing to pay excess baggage fees (international, yet) for a large yellow rock that looks like a loaf of bread. – Your pockets are always filled with rocks and residual dirt. – You often find pebbles in your shoes and even socks. – You don’t mind dirt at all, even under your fingernails. That’s why soap and water exist. – You get why rocks are so spiritual; you understand that rocks have been around since the beginning of earth ...

2012: Box #49e – Miscellaneous Collectibles

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Smoky the Bear (Stuffed Toy)   2012: Box #49e – Miscellaneous Collectibles     1. Sculpture (Sailboat with Onyx Base): By Yosi, the Distinguished California Artist Signed by Artist on Base and on Hang tag), Z.M.D. / American, Inc., Paramount, CA ©1981.   Markings on hang tag: Yours Truly A most charming gift for the person that is hard to buy for. This sculpture is created by Yosi, the distinguished California artist. The sculpture is crafted from the finest materials and protected by a special lacquer. The base is an imported onyx. The colorful lustrous surface is revealed through an acid treatment and polishing process. Yosi blesses you with your successful choice and wishes you lasting enjoyment .   2. Toy (Babar, Gund): Stuffed Elephant with yellow cloth crown and green suit (TM and © 1988, Laurent de Brunhoff (Artist: Ligne Nelvana-Ross), Style 7780. Near Mint in Box (box a bit rough, with “5.00” in upper left corner).   ...

Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed)

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Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (closeup) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (closeup) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (knob) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (base) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (base) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) Just an old bat in very bad shape Numerous cracks Brand name too worn to read Hubby says I should just toss it, but someone loved it at one time, so…I can’t 2026: Box #31 – Two Vintage Game Used Softball Baseball Bats (Not Autographed)   29.5 inches   Unknown acquisition source and date   2026-31-Two Vintage Game-Used-Softball-Baseball-Bats Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed)

Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed)

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Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (closeup) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (closeup) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (base) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (knob) Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) H&B, Hillerich & Bradsby, Louisville, KY 66 Official Softball Made in the U.S.A. 2026: Box #31 – Two Vintage Game Used Softball Baseball Bats (Not Autographed)   32.5 inches   Unknown acquisition source and date   2026-31-Two Vintage Game-Used-Softball-Baseball-Bats Bat: Game Used Softball Baseball Bat (Not Autographed)

Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed)

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Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (closeup) Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (MLB Authentication Hologram) Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (closeup) Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) (closeup) Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) Chandler Model CC13, Maple L5A3.0623.0701.15 34/31 MLB Authentication: HZ 879485 2026: Box #30 – Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed)   34 inches   The Baltimore Orioles Store York, Pennsylvania   Unknown acquisition date, but likely sometime in 2015 or 2016   2026-30-Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed) 2015-York-Unknown 2016-York-Unknown Bat: Jimmy Paredes (#38) Game Used Baseball Bat (Not Autographed)

Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat

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Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat (closeup of autograph) Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat (closeup) Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat (closeup) Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat (top) Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat PhoenixBats.com Professional RAO – 2.2.11 A435m 2026: Box #29 – Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat   33.5 inches   The Baltimore Orioles Store York, Pennsylvania   Unknown acquisition date, but likely sometime in 2011 or 2012   2026-29-Autographed Robert Andino (11) Game Used Baseball Bat 2011-York-Unknown 2012-York-Unknown Bat: Autographed Robert Andino (#11) Game Used Baseball Bat

2012: Box #49d – Miscellaneous Collectibles: Magazines and Ephemera

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The People of Vietnam Will Triumph! The U.S. Aggressors will be Defeated , No. 3, published by the Chinese government (propaganda) 2012: Box #49d – Miscellaneous Collectibles: Magazines and Ephemera   Loose Items   CD’s: in Brown Plastic Folder (The file says CC’s. Typo? What are CC’s, anyway?)   Hat: George Washington University Hat El Cheapo! – Mostly paper. Well, what do you expect? This was the same university that promised hubby free alumni library privileges and then reneged. Made him pay $50.00 to access the library. Did I mention that we have NOT donated to GW since the 1990’s??? To forgive is divine, but, nonetheless, the purse remains closed.   Model Car: Volkswagen Yellow, “New” Beetle Made by Bburago, in box, 1998   Music Box: Metal model of an old car Sales tag: “Richman-Gordman” (Probably the store), Made in Hong Kong, price: $14.95   Paperweights: Boxes for crystal apple paperweights, packed in “20...

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