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eatthis
02-11-03, 10:42 AM
I noticed that impact baseball has put out a top-50 list for North Carolina players. If anyone has access to this or can view this, could you please post it on this site. I'm just curious to see who's on the list and the order, etc. but i don't wand to pay $50 just to see it. thanks
www.impactbaseball.com[/URL]
Prepster
02-11-03, 11:35 AM
Under NO circumstances should we be repeating information on here that is proprietary to a subscription-based site. Any subscription-based site, Impact Baseball included, copyrights all of its information to protect against this very thing. If you want to see a message board shut down fast, start doing that.
NCBBallFan
02-11-03, 11:40 AM
As a moderator ...
If any such proprietary information is posted, the information will be deleted as soon as discovered.
eatthis
02-12-03, 08:05 PM
i just want to know who's #1, i got a friend who might be and i want to know if he is or not, if you are too worried about posting stuff off impactbaseball, then don't, but if you don't care, then go ahead, just #1
NCBBallFan
02-12-03, 08:11 PM
I understand.
We can't do this yet. We have requested Impact to let us respond to individual questions, but they have not decided yet. Once they do decide we may be able to answer your question.
Answering question concerning proprietary information can get the poster in a heap load of trouble for copyright infringement. The board would be liable to provide information concerning the poster etc etc etc.
I'll post the details one way or another concerning their response.
NCBBallFan
02-13-03, 10:15 AM
Andy Partin has graciously allowed us to answer limited questions concerning his Top 50 list.
You may ask: "Where is Joe Shmoe on Impact Baseballs Top-50 list?"
The response: If Joe Shmoe is 4th or 7th on the list, you may answer "Joe is in the Top 10". If Joe Shmoe is is 11th, you may answer "Joe is in the Top 20".
Not absolutes, but relative. The list will not be displayed on this web site.
Many services NEVER ALLOW their information to be displayed in such a format. It was very gracious of Andy to allow this much and I know that we appreciate it ... I certainly do.
<Beginning of Shameless, Unrequested Plug>
Impact Baseball provides a great service to the High School players in North Carolina. It has become one of the top regional showcases in the Nation. With Impact increasing participation in the North Carolina State Games and expanding into S.C. and Southern Virginia, his costs to provide this service has risen. His web site has become a subscription service.
If you love HS Baseball, very few people in the entire state are doing more to promote it than Andy Partin. I would encourage you to subscribe to his service, for our players and for the continued growth of high class regional showcases in our area.
<End of Shameless, Unrequested Plug>
Is Andy's top 50 list composed of 2003 graduates only?
I also agree that anyone that enjoys highschool baseball should register for Impact's membership and then send Andy a hearty thank you for the tremendous "impact" he has had on high school baseball players in our region.
Keep up the good work!
NCBBallFan
02-13-03, 06:11 PM
Yes. It's the '03 guys only - it's a list of the College/Draft eligible players from NC.
SouthLoop
02-14-03, 08:32 AM
There is a 2004 NC & SC Prospect List to follow as well.
NCBBallFan
02-14-03, 08:40 AM
Yeah
Andy has worked in S.C. and is moving stronger into the state. His '03 follow list in S.C. is pretty complete.
'04 lists are harder right now. Last year you might have been an outstanding Sophomore SS but you were playing behind Senior Kenny Smith up at TC Roberson (NC Player of the Year). Pre-season '04's will have some omissions - but who is there reflects some great quality.
The S.C. '04 list is the same way - there are some omissions but I know Andy is going to rectify that as he expands.
Virginia's list is in the developmental stages right now. The VA Beach area is loaded with outstanding players. Like anything, when you have so much to cover - it takes a little time to build it up.
The NC stuff is (generally) right on...It's way to early for the 05's to be a blip on the screen. By mid-season, he will probably have a good feel for the top 05's in the state ... 06's that he hears about are generally filed away for the future I bet. Too much can happen between freshman and senior year of HS.
I disagree somewhat. I love the site and I know he works hard, but, he always has very few kids listed who are west of Charlotte and Hickory even though they continue to win state championships. I know that West Henderson will start 9 kids this year, 6 seniors and 3 juniors that will "all" play college baseball. Without seeing the list I doubt a one of them are on it, even though Mitchel Pridmore and Cory Rose both threw 3 perfect innings at state games last year. Kevin Allen has had several major league teams send him info booklets to fill out. 4 of these kids were on the state games team. Someone who has access tell me how many West Henderson kids are on the list. It will prove the point I am trying to make that he only covers half the state. I still enjoy the site though. Good information.
NCBBallFan
02-21-03, 09:44 AM
Public Service Announcement
If you are playing HS Baseball with aspirations of continuing your career beyond HS, this is a must read site for you.
Guidelines for showcases, information on recruiting, scholarships --- anything you need to know to prepare you for baseball beyond HS is there.
Bob Howdeshell over in Tennessee has done a great job gathering the information - contributors include pro scouts, college coaches, professional trainers, even articles from mlb . com
Don't just jump for the message board - get the meat first. Read the articles, interviews, pro scouting, and the editorials.
Here is the link -- bookmark it. www.hsbaseballweb.com
For those of you who need a guide to the type of information available, here is a another link concerning (tongue-in-cheek) showcases that will give you a feel for the mine-field out there in high school baseball. I give you "BUBBA"...
http://hsbaseballweb.com/bubba.htm
enjoy....
I must say that HSbaseballweb is the best website for HS baseball anywhere in cyberland
...and I thank Prepster for steering me to this site
:applause:
NCBBallFan
02-25-03, 07:51 AM
Guys, I'm going to un-stick this PSA for now, but lets all remember to :bump: it back up whenever we get a bunch of :newbie: guys here.
This is driving me nuts. We have three members online and 65 guests viewing the Forum...come out from hiding and start posting. We need your feedback:)
reddtroll
02-26-03, 09:18 PM
MAKE ME !!:D
Village Idiot
02-26-03, 09:26 PM
Not much to say today Braves, our JV team was supposed to play at 4 today but....supposed to go to South Rowan tomorrow but that aint lookin good either.
Prepster
02-27-03, 07:52 AM
Those of you who are asking questions about showcase participation should check out the HSBAseballWeb link I've attached below. In particular, read "MWR-VA's" post dated February 26.
"Ages to Showcase" Thread - HSBaseballWeb (http://www.hsbaseballweb.com/6/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=5316041581&f=6686003481&m=6376060542)
NCBBallFan
02-27-03, 08:57 AM
The Object of the board.
1. Place to communicate about High School baseball
2. Place to give kudo's concerning good performances
3. Place to get scouting reports about up-coming matchups
4. Place to post honest player evaluations
5. Place to socialize
6. Place to reflect some of your school spirit
7. As many other reasons as you can think of.
Conversations on the board.
1. When limited to 2-3 routine posters, they might as well just pick up a phone and call each other
2. 2 or 3 people can't see EVERY GAME
3. Information for everyone else is filtered threw someone ELSE's eyes and you may not trust their judgement. The more opinions/observations present, the higher the likelyhood of complete impartial information.
4. There are some REALLY GOOD PLAYERS out there that WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ... and we want to know also.
No-No's on the board
1. We don't slam players .......... ever
2. We don't slam posters ......... ever
3. We DO say if we disagree.
Desired: Minimum participation requirement
1. If you visit the board, at least find a post that you agree with and post a smiley as your comment. It may even be about one of our stupid jokes.... but start posting.
2. Get us schedules so we can let everyone know when the games are. There are associate scouts that visit the board also. You may not care if WE know when your guys are playing, but you may want THEM to know.
3. Give us input about JV players, HS Players, former HS Players that are doing well, college life, what you went through in training while in college
4. Give us tips to share with the younger coaches. Little things to see... If you were a college pitcher and were taught to "watch the knob of the hitters bat", tell us about that and WHY so the players visiting the board can learn.
5. Ask questions. Regardless of your situation, it is not unique. Someone has been there before and 99.44% of people would like to help if they could.
6. Testosterone Versus Team:
a) We know that JV players are a little higher on the 1st than the 2nd.
b) We know that Varsity players are a little higher on the 2nd than the 1st.
c) Think about this AS A PLAYER: If your teammate has picked up the team, done something that was critical in a win, provided extra leadership and YOU DON'T TELL US, how is anyone ever going to know how special his teammates think he is.
d) Its about "We not Me": Granted - a team is about We..but the Me's make the plays and it is nice to know which Me's helped the We's.
e) The ones who usually talk "smack" on the board are outsiders looking in - they either don't play the game or can't evaluate what they are really seeing (added later).
I'll get off of my soapbox now..but I may need a ladder....uhh uhh ...can someone give me a hand?????
Great post NC..that's what I am talkin' about
NCBBallFan
02-28-03, 06:01 AM
Some people are having difficulty getting into the sessions...others are breezing in without a problem.
Larry is too busy with the space problem right now to take a run at this one, so we are going to do our job and collect examples and data in order to speed the process once he has the situation back under control.
If you are having trouble connecting, please post the following information.
1. Your screen name
2. How you connect to the net (aol, cable modem, juno etc.)
3. Which browser you are running (netscape, Windows Explorer with version # available if you click on help, about Internet Explorer, proprietary browser provided by internet provider.)
4. Exactly WHAT you see when your connection fails. Do you get in the room but can't post, never see the room?
5. Are you going in with just a "name" or did you register to reserve your name for all times and have a password?
6. What are the options settings under your profile.
7. Operating system that you are running (Win95, 98, 2000, 2020, Mac OS, 9 or 10 or 3300, Unix, Ultrix, Spandex)
There may be other questions...I would like to get a list of users having problems so we can see what the common denominators are.
Thanks guys.
NCBBallFan
02-28-03, 06:12 AM
In the 2 brief months that we have been "on the net", our little sports forum has grown from being the smallest in the number of posts (of the seven) to smack dab in the middle according to volume.
We have passed:
Hockey, which was established in April of '02
The Beerbariams, which dates from March of '02
Fantasyland, which dates from July of '02
......Braves & I sure like to hear ourselves type, don't we......
But we would rather have you do it. I already know what I think (when I think).
The Beerbariams: I know it's mis-spelled..but I kinda like it .... I've always had to move my lips when I read...now I'm starting to do it when I type also ...HURRY UP (I'm melting, I'm melting....aaaarrrrgggg!!!)
I'm here... Just waiting on all this darn wet weather to fly south so we can get down to some serious high school baseball.
NCBBallFan & Braves have done a great job of keeping this forum alive with interesting topics while we wait on deck for the season to start...
NCBBallFan
02-28-03, 07:59 AM
Thanks Wuf :D
NCBBallFan
02-28-03, 08:35 AM
Leroy Holden retired TODAY as the AD at North Meck. This is catching a lot of us by surprise. I think he came with the original building and has BEEN North Meck athletics for years. He is a very nice man and was an excellent coach also.
The spring season just won't be the same without him there. He will be missed (but will probably catch more of the games hopefully instead of working the concessions and cooking his famous hamburgers at the games).
A replacement search is underway? How long will it take to get THAT organized.... I hope the new A.D. is a baseball man.
Hmmm.....A.D. position opening......I ain't really doin' nuthin'..do ya have to talk gud inglush...I got me a Sout Caroliner educashun
I thunk i culd do it NC...put my name in that hat!!
Shooot...them North Meck people will luve me!!!
Originally posted by Wufman
I'm here... Just waiting on all this darn wet weather to fly south so we can get down to some serious high school baseball.
NCBBallFan & Braves have done a great job of keeping this forum alive with interesting topics while we wait on deck for the season to start...
Yeah Wuffie..thanks! I am hoping that what you said is true.
I'm getting tired of reponding to my own posts:
" Braves, I don't agree with what you said "
" Yes, you do "
" No, I don't"
"Yes, you do"
" No, I D-O-N-'-T "
DodgerBlues
02-28-03, 03:12 PM
You do cook a mean burger Braves -- is there anything else to it? :feedme:
Originally posted by DodgerBlues
You do cook a mean burger Braves -- is there anything else to it? :feedme:
Nope..that pretty much sums it up
..oh, and I'm pretty gud with donations...at least most of the time. The money usually comes out pretty close to what they gave me.
Listen, if that don't work out, I'm thinkin' of bein' a lawyer of sum kind. Personal Injury lawyer..I like to hangout at hospitals shootin' the breeze with the nurses...that would be kind of cool!!
Hmm..let's see..AD vs Lawyerin'...nah, I'm goin' to work for the bank..anybody take Hugh McCall's place ?
bIg fan
02-28-03, 04:19 PM
Here is Independence's schedule:
3/3 Butler
3/7 Myers Park
3/11 West Meck
3/12 Butler
3/14 West Charlotte
3/18 Harding
3/20 South Meck
3/21 North Meck
3/25 Central Cab
3/27 Hopewell
4/1 Vance
4/4 West Meck
4/8 West Charlotte
4/10 Harding
4/22 North Meck
4/25 Central Cabarrus
4/29 Hopewell
5/2 Vance
Varsity lost to Providence on Tuesday. Not sure of score, had only 4 hits. JV lost to Providence on Tuesday 9-5. Independence had 6 hits: Freshman LF Tony Kiser had a double, Soph. C Dan Miller had a double, Soph RF Shane Miller had a single and Soph 2B Aaron Bray had one single and two doubles.
That's my update this week. Will follow suggestion and try to post more. I must say I do enjoy reading many of the posts.:)
Congratulations Mudcat and rcbbfan :banana: :aorangeha :hatpimp: :banana:
...they are the new moderators representing the greater NW area of NC. I'm sure they will do a great job in bringing the sheep into the fold
:)
Original
03-01-03, 10:49 AM
Braves....their are many inspired and intelligent posters just:lurking: Word is getting out and by encouraging discussion with such inspiring topics as I have seen on some of the threads I would much rather read the info on this board, this year, than all the junk talk that was on the board last year. Quality not quantity.
Keep up the good work all who contribute in a useful and informative way. You are teachers, mentors, coaches and great conversationalists on the sport.:applause:
NCBBallFan
03-01-03, 11:20 AM
Welcome aboard guys.
Braves and I are going to take our naps now.:sleep: :sleep:
I'm coming mommy
oldguycoach
03-01-03, 07:58 PM
Leroy Holden, a lot of peeps are beholden to all u have done for the Vikings. Good luck.:)
NCBBallFan
03-03-03, 05:30 AM
This schedule stuff is a lot of typing because each one is formatted differently....But I still want them all...
Please set up your schedule in the following format:
M/DD,Visiting Team @ Home Team
Examples
3/07,Oath Breakers @ Heart Breakers
3/12,Wind Breakers @ Jaw Breakers
Thanks guys....It will make it a lot easier to get keyed into my word processor.
NCBBallFan
03-03-03, 05:34 AM
1A Conferences in the Western Part of North Carolina (34)
Conference: Smoky Mountain
Andrews
Blue Ridge
Cherokee
Hayesville
Highlands
Hiwassee Dam
Murphy
Robbinsville
Rosman
Swain County
Conference: Northwest 1A
Alleghany
Elkins
East Wilkes
Starmount
East Surry
Mt.Airy
North Stokes
South Stokes
Surry Central
Conference: Southern Foothills 1A
Bessemer City
Cherryville
Hendersonville
Highland Tech
Maiden
Polk County
Conference: Yadkin Valley
Albemarle
Chatham Central
East Montgomery
Jordan-Matthews
North Moore
South Davidson
South Stanly
Thomasville
West Davidson
NCBBallFan
03-03-03, 05:41 AM
Conference: Western Highlands
Avery
Brevard
Madison
Mitchell County
Mountain Heritage
North Henderson
CD Owen
Pisgah
West Henderson
Conference: Rocky River 2A
Charlotte Catholic
Forest Hills
Monroe
Mt Pleasant
North Stanly
West Montgomery
West Stanly
Conference: Midwest 2A
Bandys
Bunker Hill
Chase
East Rutherford
Lincolnton
Newton-Conover
Shelby
West Lincoln
Conference: Mountain Valley 2A
Ashe County
Forbush
Hibriten
North Surry
North Wilkes
West Caldwell
West Wilkes
Wilkes Central
Conference: Central Carolina 2A
Central Davidson
East Davidson
Ledford
Lexington
North Rowan
Salisbury
West Iredell
West Stokes
NCBBallFan
03-03-03, 07:57 AM
Mountain Athletic
Asheville
East Henderson
Enka
Erwin
Franklin
North Buncombe
Smoky Mountain
TC Roberson
Tuscola
South Piedmont
Anson
Concord
Parkwood
Piedmont
JM Robinson
Sun Valley
Weddington
Southwestern Foothills
Burns
Crest
Fred T Foard
Hickory
King Mountain
R-S Central
St. Stephens
Piedmont Triad
Carver
Dudley
Glenn
Parkland
Morehead
Northeast Guilford
Rockingham
Ben Smith
Southwest Guilford
Big South
Ashbrook
Forestview
East Gaston
Hunter Huss
North Gaston
South Point
East Lincoln
Tri-County
Asheboro
East Randolph
High Point Central
Ragsdale
SE Guilford
SW Randolph
Trinity
Union Pines
North Piedmont
AL Brown
East Rowan
Lake Norman
Mooresville
North Iredell
NW Cabarrus
Statesville
West Rowan
My heart goes out to all family members of Mike Sheldt, a graduate of Myers Park who apparently died of a stroke while competing in a swim event in Hawaii..I'm so sorry
check next post for story
NCBBallFan
03-05-03, 11:18 AM
This is terrible news for all of us. My heart & prayers go out to his family and for the safety of all our players this season.
Here's the story (starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=1143)
Original
03-05-03, 11:40 AM
So sad. My heart goes out to his family, may God bless them in the loss of their precious family member. To loose your child is unimaginable and I pray that they will be comforted during this very....very....sad time.
Dukesuckgounc
03-05-03, 04:10 PM
very sad news but my ? is why did he not had any test to see if had some heart porblame just to make shore when you talking about stroke are you tlaking about heat stroke or about stroke
:( :( :(
rcbbfan
03-05-03, 05:14 PM
Tragedies like this always touches the hearts and minds of all of us that are close to athletic competition of any kind.
My sincere condolences to his family, his teammates, and his friends.
NCBBallFan
03-05-03, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by Dukeyhaterunc1baby
very sad news but my ? is why did he not had any test to see if had some heart problem just to make sure. When you talking about stroke, are you taking about heat stroke or about stroke
:( :( :(
Strokes usually strike without warning, particularly in young athletes. A stress test, or any other type of physical examination that would routinely be done on an athlete would not have revealed anything. It is related to increasing blood pressure cause by the physical exertion. A blood vessel in the brain simply bursts under the pressure. It's not related to his heart.
Heat strokes is caused by dehydration and loss of salt from the body during physical exertion. The body looses the ability to regulate internal core temperature. As a result, different body organs just begin to shutdown, leading to catastrophic results. You normally associate heatstroke with outdoors exertion. The water in a pool would normally carry away the excess heat that the body would be producing without the catastropic results.
But there are no absolutes in anything. A weakness in a vessel in the brain MAY have been detectable under a CAT scan, but it MAY NOT have been detectable. According to some studies, approximately five percent of the population harbors brain aneurysms -- or bubbles in blood vessels supplying the brain.
Up and In
03-05-03, 07:28 PM
Braves and everyone else,
It is a very sad time for Myers Park right now. The Mustangs really appreciate all of you guys' thoughts and prayers.
Dukesuckgounc
03-05-03, 08:57 PM
I think if his blood pressure was very high for is age maybe he couid have stop the stroke with a blood test to see why is his blood pressure was high :(
NCBBallFan
03-05-03, 11:07 PM
Merged thread.
hopewell15
03-05-03, 11:08 PM
This is Andrew Cruse from Hopewell. I speak for our team when I say that yall are very classy and good ballplayers and it pissed us off to learn how some off the fans at our game the other night went onto your bus and did that to it. We wanted to apologize for that and let you know that in no way did we want that to happen and we are just as mad as you are. Yall are probably the classiest team (if thats a word) we will play all year. I wanted to tell you that, it was bush league and it in no way reflects the ideals of our program. Sorry bout that fellas, good luck. Keep rippin T. White and M. Hill. Later.
NCBBallFan
03-05-03, 11:17 PM
It took a LOT OF GUTS to sign on to a board, Identify yourself by name and apologise for an action you did not commit. THAT's a team leader.
Andrew ... nice touch.
But I hope they find that fan !!!!
:chair:
NCBBallFan
03-05-03, 11:25 PM
I hope you will come back and post scores and game details when they occur ....
provide us a schedule if you can... you can see how we do it in the schedule posting thread...
Thanks
(and when you catch up on reading the board, you'll find out I'm a NM guy).
Originally posted by NCBBallFan
It took a LOT OF GUTS to sign on to a board, Identify yourself by name and apologise for an action you did not commit. THAT's a team leader.
Andrew ... nice touch.
But I hope they find that fan !!!!
:chair:
But that is part of what makes Andrew special. Good luck in your future endeavors, Andrew.
Originally posted by Dukeyhaterunc1baby
I think if his blood pressure was very high for is age maybe he couid have stop the stroke with a blood test to see why is his blood pressure was high :(
According to what I heard this morning, he had a thickening of the heart muscle. I do not believe that would be related to high blood pressure. But before we get on a roll here doing the "why didn't they find this before now", just remember all of the healthy people who have suddenly died before Mike.
My prayers are with this young man's family and friends. My son knew him from The Park.
NCBBallFan
03-06-03, 09:19 AM
We have been merging some threads, splitting others and cleaning out some old junk posts in order to keep the board legible.
If you can't find that favorite old post, it's probably still here... just combined so new people coming to the board find it legible to read.
SouthLoop
03-06-03, 10:59 AM
hopewell15:
Good going on your personal apology to the East Meck team from the Hopewell team after the incident at Hopewell on 3/4 with regard to East’s bus being vandalized. That shows a lot of character on your part.
Original
03-06-03, 11:53 AM
Hopewell15....
I concur with Southloop! You did the "right thing"!
Good Luck to you & your team mates this season!
My heart goes out to the family of this swimmer. Having raised 2 competitive swimmers I know how close knit the swimming community is in NC. This loss affects a lot of people in the area.
I have never met you and may never. But if I ever get the chance I will definitely search you out and shake your hand. You are a fine young man.
:applause: for strength of character
Heck, I may have to follow the Gamecocks now :D
Seriously, good job Hopewell 15
Originally posted by Original
Braves....their are many inspired and intelligent posters just:lurking: Word is getting out and by encouraging discussion with such inspiring topics as I have seen on some of the threads I would much rather read the info on this board, this year, than all the junk talk that was on the board last year. Quality not quantity.
Keep up the good work all who contribute in a useful and informative way. You are teachers, mentors, coaches and great conversationalists on the sport.:applause:
Thank you Original, but I'm a little concerned...
When do the inspiring and intelligent posters start posting...we need them because speaking for the moderators..we ain't too bright!!
NCBBallFan
03-06-03, 04:01 PM
D'oh Braves
That should be kinda obvious for both of us.....
:wasted:
rcbbfan
03-06-03, 04:02 PM
Spoken like a true leader.
Good luck to you and your team
Maybe we should fine the lurkers and refund after their first post :D
Original
03-06-03, 05:43 PM
Braves posted - Thank you Original, but I'm a little concerned...
When do the inspiring and intelligent posters start posting...we need them because speaking for the moderators..we ain't too bright!!
__________________
now ..now ...Braves...did you not get your nap today? I thought in the AARP magazine they specifically instruct you people to take naps!?!?!?!?
I just think that Prepster, Dodgerblues,wufman and applejack, to name a few ,may take exception to your comment. We now for a FACT they are ALL "edumecated"
All kidding aside....YOU must ADMIT.....come on....admit it......
TBR is far better than last years board..... It's starting to get more interesting as the season cranks up......:saywhat: :p
Originally posted by Original
All kidding aside....YOU must ADMIT.....come on....admit it......
TBR is far better than last years board..... It's starting to get more interesting as the season cranks up......:saywhat: :p
so far, so good..
What you have to keep in mind; the only reason this forum was created was because we thought we were going to lose Chlt.com. Nowhere to post and keep up with HS baseball
I really like how we have started and am looking forward to the future of this Forum. It's been a lot of fun!!
Baseball Manager 02
03-11-03, 10:52 PM
I am the manager of Elon University's baseball team. One of my fellow teammates lost his father today to cancer. Kevin Pratt was a 2002 grad from East Mecklenburg high school, where he played baseball. he also played for the summer league On Deck O's. My thoughts are with Kevin and his family, and I ask that a prayer is said for them in this time of grief.
I am so sorry to hear that. Of course, my prayers go out to the Pratt family. I didn't know his father, but he must have been a great man to raise such a classy kid. God Bless them
rcbbfan
03-11-03, 11:00 PM
God bless and keep the Pratt family in this time of sorrow.
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL
:applause: :jump: :jump:
:flower: for our original from :hatpimp:
did you get those AARP coupons yet!!
TBR had a thread about Dale Eanhardt's untimely death. It lasted over 20 pages. If you can imagine the emotions that were typed by our members that day....they were raw!!
So as a group, when we face a death of a family member of this board, we feel it as a family and feel the sorrow they are going through. We have a symbol now for TBR that expresses our condolences by honoring a man we lost in sorrow. That symbol is "3". It stands for every emotion people expressed in the thread on Dale Earnhardt
A new member may have thought that we were being disrespectful with this, but in earnest, it was meant the complete opposite.
NCBBallFan
03-12-03, 04:32 PM
:bdaysmile Happy birthday. Braves is sending the cake and candles......
I'll call the fire department for you :flipgrin:
SouthPawDad
03-12-03, 08:15 PM
I didn't think it was disrespectful, I just couldn't figure out what it meant! Thanks for the clarification.
And yes, a tragedy like this is felt on the board and in the community at large. If you can figure out a way to send a "group hug" from the baseball posters, I'd be all for it. I'd pitch in on a flower, or some like expression, to be sent to the family.
Original
03-12-03, 09:14 PM
You guys! Love ya! Mean it!:1luvu: :1luvu: :tongue3: :aok:
AND ...being in the good spirit that I am tonight I WILL overlook the disparaging comments by 2 BONIFIED AARP members as it is years before the AARP starts sending me literature!
rcbbfan
03-12-03, 09:50 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, original. I wish you many,many more to come.
OBTW, I didn't edit your post. My eyes are so old I can't see well enough to tell which button to click on.:cool:
DodgerBlues
03-12-03, 10:14 PM
Happy Birthday Original :cheers:
You don't look a day over 39. Don't let these old men get to you -- they just wish they looked so young.
:aorangeha
Original
03-13-03, 06:59 AM
THank you for the good wishes rcbbfan and DodgerBlues!:1luvu: :mushy: :xyzthumbs
DodgerBlues...I was always taught to respect my elders so I have let this childhood lesson serve me well when dealing with my friends Braves and NCBBall!
:D
SouthLoop
03-13-03, 09:16 AM
I had already spoken to you a couple of times yesterday Original but again I say, Happy Birthday!!!
Sorry you could not get out and party last night! Those parental duties just get in the way some time! Hope to see you on Friday night!
LakeNormanFan
03-13-03, 10:20 PM
Tony Cloninger, local sports legend (played on only NC Little League championship team, played for Cherryville High School, pitched for Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves ----- only pitcher to hit two grand slams in one game!, Cincinnati Reds, bullpens coach for World Champion Yankees, Current pitching coach for Red Sox) has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.
Here's the Boston Globe link:Cloninger news hits hard (http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/072/sports/Cloninger_news_hits_hard+.shtml)
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