Phil Esposito TTM Success

Mailed:  08/02/2011
Received:  10/03/2011
Days:  62
c/o: Boston Bruins Alumni

I mailed the 01-02 Fleer GOTG card to Phil c/o the Boston Bruins Alumni.  So, 62 days through there is actually really good.  It is awesome to add an autograph from one of the classiest guys to ever play the game.

Sylvania 300 Nascar, Loudon, New Hampshire

My dad and I went to the Sylvania 300 in Loudon, New Hampshire over the weekend.  We went last year which was my first Nascar race.  We enjoyed it so much, that we went back this year.  We also got the pre-race pit pass, which was a complete joke for $100.  Anyway, some drivers were doing appearances at their souvenir haulers, which we didn't know about because we were in the pit area.  By the time we made it up to the souvenir alley, the tickets(75) for Keselowski, Biffle and Logano were long gone.  Brian Vickers had a signing as well, but they held 25 tickets back for anyone who bought a car for $50.  I told my buddy that I would try to get the auto for him, so I figured he would be ok with getting the car signed.  Robby Gordon was also doing a free unlimited signing at his hauler so I jumped in line for that too.

Here is the Brian Vickers car that I got signed for my buddy.  Vickers had a great day racing near the front for most of the day and finishing a very good, 5th.

I was able to slip him a card to get signed for myself.

Robby Gordon signed this card for me.  He was great with the fans.  Laughing and joking around with everyone.  Unfortunately, he had some brake problems early in the race and had to retire to the garage.

Mark Martin strolled out on pit row and was the only autograph I got for my $100 pit pass.  He was great and signed for everyone who requested a signature.  I think he may be retiring this year as I know Kahne is taking his spot next year with Hendrick's motorsports.  Mark led for a good portion of the race early on but finished 24th, 1 lap down due to some unscheduled pits.

Ryan Parent TTM Success

Mailed:  01/18/2011
Received:  09/13/2011
Days:  237
c/o: Manitoba Moose

Ryan hails from one of the most remote communities in Canada...Sioux Lookout.  He won a pair of gold medals with Team Canada at the World Jr. Championships.  He played most of last season with the Manitoba Moose, and it looks like he has signed on with a 2 way contract with the Vancouver Canucks again for this season.

Glenn Resch TTM Success

Mailed:  08/02/2011
Received:  08/31/2011
Days:  29
c/o:  Home

"Chico" Resch played goal for the Islanders, Rockies, Devils and Flyers.  He won a Stanley Cup with the Islanders.  He is now a broadcaster for the New Jersey Devils.

Bobby Clarke TTM Success

Mailed:  08/02/2011
Received:  08/19/2011
Days:  16
c/o: Philadelphia Flyers

I mailed to Mr. Clarke at the Flyers because he is working for them as an executive.  He won 2 Stanley Cups with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975.  He was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.  He had an amazing career as a player in the NHL and internationally. 

'Boston' Rob Mariano TTM Success

Mailed:  05/24/2011
Received:  08/18/2011
Days:  86
c/o: Home

I am a huge Survivor fan.  Boston Rob is my favorite Survivor competitor ever.  Amber and Rob were the reason I started watching The Amazing Race, which I have been a huge fan of ever since then.  As everyone knows, Rob finished 2nd to Amber at Survivor All-Stars, but shocked everyone when they became engaged and later married.  Russell Hantz knew to vote Rob out early in Heroes vs Villains because he was such a strong player.  Rob returned to face Russell in Survivor: Redemption Island.  It was such a fun season to watch.  Rob really masterminded the entire game and eventually won.
You can follow Boston Rob on Twitter @BostonRob or check out his website at www.bostonrobmariano.com


Considering he was filming his newest show coming out this fall, 80 Ways Around the World, 86 days for this return is pretty good.  The next season of Survivor starts on September 15.  I also look forward to seeing Rob's new show.

Taylor Hall IP

Taylor Hall was putting on a skills camp for kids with all proceeds going to Canadian Cancer Society.  The kids had to get pledge sheets and raise money to be on the ice with Taylor and get photos and autographs after.  They also had a silent auction table and Taylor came out and signed for everyone that was there.  All they asked was for a $25 donation per autograph.  That is a great deal and the money goes to a great cause.  I have gotten him a few times and he is a super nice kid every time.  I hope he has a great year in Edmonton this year!