Reflect on your 2010!

[3dalesrfan3]

Everyone, I want you to tell about the highs of 2010 for you!
Whether its collecting, personal accomplishments, or anything youre thankful for!

[3dalesrfan3]

Well, for me, my 2010 has had its shares of ups and downs!
Never mentioned this to anyone, but there was one time this year I was actually worried about being put on the streets.
Me and my dad live with my grandma, and she fell earlier this year and got hurt.
She was in the hospital for a few day, and the worst injury was a broken rib.
She wasnt the same person she was, and me and my dad were worried about the worst.....
Lets just say, my dad's 6' 2", 210 lbs, and Ive never seen him cry before.
Well, my grandma got better fast, and we're back on our feet!

Now, back to the good!

This year, I have had ALOT of fun!
I made it to the 100 trader rating mark, and bumped myself up to an SCF Star :)
I have traded with some amazing people, and made some amazing friends.
The best of which, have to be my best bud, Michael Clapps.
We've had our share of up and downs, but through it all, we never stopped being friend!
He's going to be one of those people Im going to have fun growing up with!
Its going to be very fun to see what these 2 best buds will do in life!

And when it comes to collecting, this will be one of those years that will take alot to top!
Ive gotten 7 Keselowski diecasts, reached the 25 car mark for my Dale Sr. 1/24's, gotten cards I wouldve NEVER thought I would have, and got some great race used pieces!
The one thing Im the most proud of is something that any 16 y/o Dale Earnhardt fan would love to have; a 1990 race used HOOD!!
Paid a fairly large amount, but I couldve cared less!
It was my one chance to get something like that, and I got it :)

I also got to see my favorite driver (next to Dale) win the 2010 Nationwide Series Championship!
I feel glad that I will be watching Brad Keselowski race from now until I retire.
Since my favorite driver passed away when I was 7, I never really had a 'favorite driver'.
But, now I know how it feels to have a favorite driver, and be able to watch him race, much like I wish I couldve watched Big E race. (and be able to remember it!)
I cant wait to see how Brad's career is going to turn out!

Christmas is coming up, and that means snow!
For the other Stephen, its always snowy!
When this time of year comes around, Im a different person at heart.
I just have a different feel about life when I look outside and see snow everywhere.
Im not sure why either.



Well, I cant wait to hear everyone else's stories!
Thanks to each and every one of you for making this year what it has been!

[race crazy]

hmm my 2010-its not been that interesting actually. I continued to work at the same pizza place I've worked for a long while. I continued going to school-I have 2 semesters or so left before I graduate with my Bachelors-cant wait to be done.

Family has had a few hardships this year but they seem to be going well as of right now.

As far as racing Carl had a much better year than 2009-2nd in NNS points with 4 wins and 4th in Cup points and winner of the last 2 races of the year in dominant fashion-not to mention some poles. I had a fun end to the year.

Card collecting has been a bit tougher this year with more of my funds going to school but I have gotten some nice stuff-hopefully I can add a few things from 5 star-gonna be tough though. Heres a montage of my favorite cards Ive gotten this year. The coolest thing i got this year was the personalized ticket holder signed by Carl before the Homestead race which he won-you can all see that in my recent show and tell thread.

[3dalesrfan3]

Glad to hear everything has gone nicely!

Thats one AMAZING year for your PC!

[ashley832]

Hmmm. My 2010 has been good for the most part.

School has gone well and after Monday I'll have one semester left. I've realized that theres so many things I could do...and have made great plans for the future.

The worst part of the year was putting my guinea pig to sleep unexpectedly. Its been two months and still not any easier without him. Thankfully I have my other 3 babies. But the best part was adding to the family with a new puppy.

Havent really done much collecting this year...so far behind there, but I figured saving for a car is more important (Ford Fiesta)!

Didnt watch too many races with Brian Vickers being out. Cant wait for his return next year! :)

[3dalesrfan3]

Sorry to hear about the guinea pig :(
Its always hard losing one of those added family members.

Good luck with school!!
I have my EOC (end of coarse) tests the next 2 weeks, so thats going to stink.

Cant wait to see Brian back behind the wheel next year!!

Hmmm. My 2010 has been good for the most part.

School has gone well and after Monday I'll have one semester left. I've realized that theres so many things I could do...and have made great plans for the future.

The worst part of the year was putting my guinea pig to sleep unexpectedly. Its been two months and still not any easier without him. Thankfully I have my other 3 babies. But the best part was adding to the family with a new puppy.

Havent really done much collecting this year...so far behind there, but I figured saving for a car is more important (Ford Fiesta)!

Didnt watch too many races with Brian Vickers being out. Cant wait for his return next year! :)

[Biggums7]

My 2010 has had its highs and lows. My highs were I finally got my 1st job which is like the hardest thing to do, now i can grow my Kyle Busch collection , got a car, 2005 Dodge Dakota. the lows would be putting my dog of 10 years to sleep back in may and losing my aunt in september... those were some really hard times for me and i miss them both so much, may they r.i.p.

on a side note, i love coming on here and reading all the kyle busch haters comments about him, they get better every time guys, keep em up my 2011 is already lookin good for now, got my tickets to preseason thunder in daytona for jan, also got my gatorade duel's and daytona 500 tixs, hope kyle can win them both.

Hope the remaining 2010 is good for every1

[ajwest92]

Here's my year in review...

Personal: I still have my job I got last November...It's only 36 hrs/week, but the three night work week is OK. At least I can spend time with my daughter when my wife is gone to college for her H.I.T. degree...saves $$$ on a babysitter.

Collection wise: Only one box of racing product this year, and my box of PPP was decent at best. I got mostly master sets from the bay or other sources. But I did increase my diecast collection greatly this year. I got two Dale Jr. cars for my PC; the 2010 Wrangler and the '02 Gossamer Busch car (underrated in my book but like most of Jr's cars in the early 00's, just way too overproduced). But the big additions were in the autographed diecasts I got over the summer. Here is the list in the order of getting them:

1999 Tony Stewart Habitat for Humanity
2010 Danica Patrick Go Daddy
2003 Kevin Harvick Goodwrench--Indy win
2008 Kasey Kahne Budweiser
2006 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails
2009 Brad Keselowski Miccosukee--Talladega win
2009 Joey Logano Home Depot--NH win
2006 Bobby Labonte STP

And I added my first Funny Car diecasts to my collection. As with the others they are signed as well:

2007 Robert Hight AAA Funny Car
2008 Ashley Force Castrol
2007 John Force Castrol/Eric Medlen tribute

I also got hero cards signed by these drivers/personalities: Ryan Hunter Reay, Marco Andretti, Bowyer, John Andretti, Jeff Hammond, Keselowski, Gregg Zippadelli, Bobby Labonte, John and Ashley Force, Hight, and Bob Tasca III.

My daughter came along with me for all those signings other than the Harvick and Kahne (didn't want up that early) and got signed hero cards of the drivers above and of Stewart, Logano, Tony Kaanan, and Danica.

While I did get a few Dale Jr. goodies along the way, most of them were of the numbered variety. But I did get my Five Star base of Jr. for my PC and that was the one goal I had when that set came out. To get it less than what I expected to pay for was a bonus...

Hopefully, I get to box a few more than one hobby box next year. But it might not happen until Angie gets back to work. Until then, it's ebay for my needs...

Alex

[3dalesrfan3]

Thanks for sharing you guys!
And Alex, youre still rubbing that Keselowski Miccosukee 1/24 in my face, huh? LOL

Hope 2011 goes great for all of you!