Ok time to come clean. Kevin and I went in together to buy the sign and had the plan all set. Things didn't go accordingly and we lost it. No biggy life goes on, BUT Kevin was stressing and sick!
Dave, you nailed that. Kevin is a great guy and friend. I am glad he is on my side. Kevin stressed about this sign and was worried sick. The text messages were long and sad. After all he was the SNIPER that Snoozed!! LOL
Thanks to another oldgasser, whose name i will not mention, was kind enough to offer me the exact sign for my collection. I was able to seal the deal and now have a great wall and conversation piece as well. Years down the road i will be able to laugh and tell the story of the auction gone wrong!!
At the end of the day it is just STUFF. None of it will matter anymore when we are dead and gone but at least we had fun and made good memories. All of us in one way or another will always have "the one that got away".
So thanks to everyone and their support. I speak for Kevin and myself, we appreciate it. Out of this ordeal i have gotten a great friend and mentor.
Thanks
Dan