Time For A Wednesday Chat

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:49 am

Tom, I meant the 10 hours a day you work. That's where I was misleading. It's only 9 hours a day!

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:53 am

But it's a strong 9 hours.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:54 am

Originally posted by Ken:

Hey Tom, How are you coming on securing Drink girls in Vegas? 120 thirsty drafters could start a stampede if you wait till the breaks to order drinks. That'll be in Greg's domain since he's running the show in Vegas. I'll be flying to Chicago on Friday so I won't be there for the auctions and drafts. Now if anybody is inclined to bring ... "drink girls" to Chicago I'll definitely do my part to make it happen.

I do it for you guys.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:54 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

Hopefully we'll land at 300 and stay there. Then nobody can complain about the extra money I was going to distribute. I propose you and Tom keep the extra money and REALLY enjoy your time in Vegas.

Attention Ambrosius and Kessenich families: what happens in Vegas, STAYS in Vegas.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:58 am

Well I have already asked for my expense money for the trip to be given to me in singles so ...

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:04 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

Then nobody can complain about the extra money I was going to distribute. I don't think anyone is complaining, Greg. In fact, I think it's great that we can even have this discussion--did you think a year ago this time that we would even approach 300 in 2005?

Maybe Gordon would like a winner takes all format, but I certainly do not agree with that. Winning your respective league should be every owner's goal, and there should be a runner up (and possibly even 3rd prize) for doing well in a field of 15. However, the NFBC distinguishes itself from every other baseball league in that you can win a HUGE grand prize. Why not put more emphasis on 2nd through 10th places? Isn't that more of an accomplishment than 2nd or 3rd in one league?

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:05 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by seefer:

Hi Tom, how are you? I was wondering if Krause Pub. was recently bought out?

I have been reading the Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards (Bob Lemke, Krause Pub.) for pretty much the 14 years it has been running. It is by far the best in the business for vintage baseball cards. It will be interesting to see how things will shake out, but I hope the "Bible" isn't touched!!! Aaron, Krause Publications was started in 1952 by Chet Krause and when he retired in 1988 he turned this company into an Employee Stock Ownership Program, allowing the employees to own the company. We were 100 percent employee owned from 1994 to 2002 and in 2002 F&W Publications bought us for..ah...a lot of money. F&W Publications owns companies in Cincinnati, Denver, New York, Boston, London, Dubuque and Iola! We are now Krause Publications, a Division of F&W Publications. Nothing has changed here as we still have 500 employees in a town of 1,100 and all of our divisions continue to excel. The sports collectibles industry, as you know, has been on a downward curve since 1991, but we have more than held our own and The Standard Catalogue of Baseball Cards by Bob Lemke will always be around.

By the way, Beckett Publications was sold two weeks ago, so nothing is sacred anymore!!!

Oh, by the way, Tom Kessenich is a multi-millionaire because of that buyout who still works 10 hours a day because he loves his job!

Well, maybe I exaggerated a little, but you get the point!

[/QUOTE]Nope that's all true. [/QUOTE]I hear Greg's wife did even better in the buyout.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:13 am

Hey Tom, a few of us will probably be going to see the ponies run (well, trot) on Friday night. Not sure how those nags will feel about the denomination of your expense money, but feel free to join us!

viper · Post by **viper** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:14 am

Any thought of name tags with your board name on it - at least for the night before? Those GG lovers would know who to express their true feeling to.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:16 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

Hey Tom, a few of us will probably be going to see the ponies run (well, trot) on Friday night. Not sure how those nags will feel about the denomination of your expense money, but feel free to join us!

Thanks for the offer. I'm not much of a horse racing guy to be honest, but we'll see how things play out that night.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:16 am

Originally posted by viper:

Any thought of name tags with your board name on it - at least for the night before? Those GG lovers would know who to express their true feeling to. That's an interesting idea. I'm not sure if we'd be able to pull it off or if everyone on the boards wants to reveal their "true identities" but it's definitely something to think about going forward.

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:18 am

Greg - Do you still have 15 or more in the Ultimate Draft and Ultimate Auctions? I saw yesterday it looked like at least one, maybe as many as three decided not to give credit card info. I was just wondering if you had more of the same as you tracked down the last few.

Pete

nydownunder · Post by **nydownunder** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:20 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

quote:Originally posted by viper:

Any thought of name tags with your board name on it - at least for the night before? Those GG lovers would know who to express their true feeling to. That's an interesting idea. I'm not sure if we'd be able to pull it off or if everyone on the boards wants to reveal their "true identities" but it's definitely something to think about going forward. [/QUOTE]Tom, perhaps get some techies to have team names included below sign-on names?!!??! Hmmmm?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:21 am

Originally posted by nydownunder:

quote:Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

quote:Originally posted by viper:

Any thought of name tags with your board name on it - at least for the night before? Those GG lovers would know who to express their true feeling to. That's an interesting idea. I'm not sure if we'd be able to pull it off or if everyone on the boards wants to reveal their "true identities" but it's definitely something to think about going forward. [/QUOTE]Tom, perhaps get some techies to have team names included below sign-on names?!!??! Hmmmm? [/QUOTE]Food for thought. I just wonder if everyone on the boards wants to let folks know who they are, you know what I mean?

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:22 am

Top Dawg was asking for opinions on first round draft busts earlier and it kind of laid there. I guess no one wants to show there hands, but I am too dumb to worry about that kind of strategy...my biggest pick for first round bust will be Beltre. No hard facts, but I just think he will have postpartum depression after giving birth to such a big contract.

nydownunder · Post by **nydownunder** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:29 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

quote:Originally posted by nydownunder:

quote:Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

quote:Originally posted by viper:

Any thought of name tags with your board name on it - at least for the night before? Those GG lovers would know who to express their true feeling to. That's an interesting idea. I'm not sure if we'd be able to pull it off or if everyone on the boards wants to reveal their "true identities" but it's definitely something to think about going forward. [/QUOTE]Tom, perhaps get some techies to have team names included below sign-on names?!!??! Hmmmm? [/QUOTE]Food for thought. I just wonder if everyone on the boards wants to let folks know who they are, you know what I mean? [/QUOTE]Tom, It would certainly make people think twice about getting so personal with their critiques...and lets not forget cocky. I am all for cockiness, but I don't think people should do so hiding behind something. Unmask these guys I say!

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:33 am

It's something to consider. I don't know how many people will go for it but it's an interesting idea.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:35 am

Originally posted by Top Dawg:

Greg - Do you still have 15 or more in the Ultimate Draft and Ultimate Auctions? I saw yesterday it looked like at least one, maybe as many as three decided not to give credit card info. I was just wondering if you had more of the same as you tracked down the last few.

Pete I'm still at 15 in the Ultimate Auction League and 16 in the Ultimate Draft League. I've been playing phone tag with a few guys. I have two question marks in the Auction League, so hold tight. But I still think we'll finish with 15 and 15.

nydownunder · Post by **nydownunder** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:35 am

Unless someone gets injured, I can't imagine a bust from the first round...but in terms of being overvalued in the 1st Round: Suzuki or Rolen; 2nd Round: Renteria by far (although technically he's being picked 36th).

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:36 am

From UFS: I hear Greg's wife did even better in the buyout.

She made out big-time the day she met me!!

hitmen · Post by **hitmen** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:51 am

What are the current number of people that have confirmed with a credit card for the Ultimate Draft League and the Ultimate Auction League?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:56 am

Greg is working on that as we speak. He'll know the exact number of people he's contacted but I believe we're going to be set for 2 15-team leagues.

viper · Post by **viper** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:18 am

If something is available, I certainly am willing to have some type of name tag letting anyone know I am "viper".

Also consider chat names on the tables where we draft.

viper · Post by **viper** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:21 am

Still wish there was some indication on the "2005 NFBC Roll Call" thread, as to who is a returner and who is new. The silence from Greg on this request is deafening. A simple "no" would suffice if that is his decision.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:37 am

Originally posted by hitmen:

What are the current number of people that have confirmed with a credit card for the Ultimate Draft League and the Ultimate Auction League? 12 credit cards for the Ultimate Draft League

10 credit cards for the Ultimate Auction League

That doesn't mean we're nine short, I just don't have the cc's from them yet.