01.30.09
And our 2008 haul . . .
As Mike noted, he just barely eked out a victory in a close-fought race. Here’s what Sheryl and I got together in ‘08:
- Richmond NBP (Tredegar Iron Works), Richmond, VA, May 26 2008
- Richmond NBP, Cold Harbor, VA, May 26 2008
- Richmond NBP, Malvern Hill, VA, May 26 2008
- Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA, Jun 01 2008
- Potomac Heritage NST (Prince William Forest Park), Prince William, VA, Jun 01 2008
- National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Old Post Office Tower, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Pennsylvania Avenue NHS, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- U.S. Navy Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Ford’s Theatre NHS – Petersen House, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Ford’s Theatre NHS, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- National Mall, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Washington Monument, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- John Paul Jones Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- World War II Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Consitution Gardens, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- MEM to the 56 Signers of the Dec. of Independence, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- John Ericsson Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- District of Columbia World War Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- West Potomac Park, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- George Mason Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- National Capital Region, Washington, DC, Aug 29 2008
- Potomac Heritage NST (Harpers Ferry NHP), Harpers Ferry, WV, Sep 01 2008
- Harpers Ferry NHP, Harpers Ferry, WV, Sep 01 2008
- C&O Canal Historical Park, Sandy Hook, MD, Sep 01 2008
- Underground RR Freedom Network (Harpers Ferry NHP), Harpers Ferry, WV, Sep 01 2008
- Virgin Islands NP, St. John, VI, Nov 29 2008
- Virgin Islands Coral Reef NM, St. John, VA Nov 29 2008
And here are the ones Sheryl got when she was out west with Mike:
- Pony Express NHT (MO-KS-NE-CO-WY-UT-NV-CA), Mar 27 2008
- Mormon Pioneer NHT (IL-IA-NE-WY-UT), Mar 27 2008
- Oregon NHT (MO-KS-NE-WY-ID-OR-WA), Mar 27 2008
- California NHT (MO-OK-KS-NE-CO-WY-UT-ID-NV-CA-OR), Mar 27 2008
In addition, she had repeat stamps for 1, 2, and 4 on Mar 29 2008. AND the signature of the State Coordinator-Utah of the National Park Service.
As Mike noted, the 2008 Muffin prompted an examination of the rules–should Sheryl be on her own or are we a team? We decided that we’re doing this as a team, so only the stamps that we see together count. On the other hand, if a tiebreaker is needed then the additional stamps by one of us would come into play. So one team member’s additional stamps can break a tie, but they can’t make a tie.
And there you have it. It’s 2009, baby. Game is ON.