Ok, folks, less than one week away. We need to get a final count and know who's going to be able to make it. Unfortunately, it appears that for many folks, it's ending up being a baseball scheduling conflict.

Please let us know for sure, so we can figure out how to communicate between everyone. Luvbb and lhpx2 are both still able to make it. I am still hopeful, but there's become a small question mark involved for me.

Thanks everyone!

a bump.

Unfortunately, I cannot make it. Will be attending my son's final home series of the regular season.

Here's the scoop:

We will be meeting Friday night at Bill Davis Stadium in section 103 for the 6:35 start. Luvbb and I will also be there on Sat. for the 1:35 game. General Admission tickets ($5) can be purchased either online or at the gate.

It would be fun to see everyone who can make it (and we will bring pins to stick in our "CD Doll" for entertainment between innings. That's right -- how dare he travel to see his own son play when he could be spending the weekend with all of us?? ).

Let us know if you plan to be there for any of the weekend!

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and we will bring pins to stick in our "CD Doll" for entertainment between innings.

Ouch!!!!

lhpx2 - I told you to not share that info!! Now, he'll know why he has abdominal pains, his hair is on fire, and the bottoms of his feet itch!!! Won't be a surprise!!!! Enjoy your weekend CD!

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by lafmom: his hair is on fire ...

don't mess with his hair . . that ponytail & sideburns are his link to the sixties



since guys don't really carry pins, Bystander gave me some pole-barn nails to use if I can get them thru security - -
they're pretty big & might be consided a weapon by DHS

btw, not to rock the boat but why are we sticking CD??

is it beacuse he's unable to be there??

maybe he could send as a "sub" a small token of some kind . . . a visa or mastercard

we promise (sorta) to talk business



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don't mess with his hair . . that ponytail & sideburns are his link to the sixties

Poor guy! I bet CD never misses another get together of our gang!!!

However, Bee, I do like the Visa idea!!!! For a Visa trade off, we would make sure the pins were very dull!

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Now, he'll know why he has abdominal pains, his hair is on fire, and the bottoms of his feet itch!!! Won't be a surprise!!!!

WOW....sounds like a fun drive to Myrtle Beach from Cleveland for CD! Better mark ALL the rest stops along the way CD...sounds like you'll be needing them!

But, CD, the doll itself is very attractive!!

My bet is that on Friday.....

A) CD will be dry
B) CD will be warm
C) CD will actually get to see a game played.

OK - for any late stragglers. If you end up coming to the game Friday night - it's scheduled for 6:30. Most of us are meeting for dinner beforehand and welcome anyone that has had a change in plans and can make it.

What a great evening! It was a small group, but a fun group!

A HUGE thanks to lhpx2 for not only suggesting the idea, but for being a wonderful host to us out of towners!

We will have to do this again!

So glad you got home safe, Lafmom. What a treat to meet you! We had a merry group consisting of Luvbb, Bee, Innocent Bystander, Lafmom and me (along with hubby and middle son). The weather cooperated (no small accomplishment given the last couple of weeks...) and we had an enjoyable evening of baseball and great talk. The OSU/Penn State game was a good one, with OSU winning 4-3.

Let's do it again sometime!! Just name the time and place.

agree it was a great group,
and echoing the thanks to lhpx2 for co-ordination, also to Lafmom for the kind momento(s)
(hic! ), and to Luvbb for the great nite of baseball, including the post-game fireworks show - then, the post game meet the player reception at the hotel bar - she clearly has alot of influence
aslo I-Bystander for his company & handling transportation issues,
and kudos to Bystander's son for pitching Kent to a shutout & clinching the MAC title as well as MAC Tourny host


the pregame "microbrew tailgate" broke the ice & any ire toward CD was quickly forgotten
we wished CD a great nite and the CD doll was treated with respect & dignity . .
except for accidentally having beer spilled on it, being stepped on, then being wrung out to dry
which I'm told could theoreticly only result in cold sweats, a lot of bruises, & a twisted back -
very minor symptoms, really

I-B any myself arrived at the brewpub first & the only downside was the number of times we were "shot down" approaching every group of ladies entering as we were "flying blind"

we also had a great visit with Mr Lphx2 & lhp#1 who shared some great baseball stories & perspectives on pro ball & life after pro ball - much thanks


CD, if that back is a little tender, I'm told sleeping on a piece of plywood helps


ps to Lafmom, I see the Cats Snipp had a good game last night clinching at least a share of the SEC title for Kentucky. He's a great kid & a former summer team-mate



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Well...while I-bystander was hanging out with US at Bill Davis stadium, his son was throwing one heck of a game up in Buffalo:

http://www.kentstatesports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel...id=&change_well_id=2

Tim....you didn't tell us your son is the spitting image of YOU!

I would also like to thank lhpx2 on coordinating the evening's festivities! It was alot of fun and enjoyable to finally put some faces to the names on this sight. And, I might add, the "faces" were all very nice faces too!

When we were entering the restaurant, we decided to see if Bee and IB could tell WHICH one of us was whom. Given Lafmom's THICK southern accent, and my "fairly identifiable" northeastern accent, we decided to let lhpx2 do the talking initially! But, I think lafmom cracked and just couldn't keep quiet for long enough and gave us all away!

In order:
Pregame:



Game:


Post Game:


End of Evening:


Bottom line:


Thanks everyone for a GREAT NIGHT!

luvbb- No, No, No, lhpx2 introduced herself - she's very polite and I think just couldn't torment the fellas like you and I could!

If Joe gets in today and has a "smashing" day - it's all ME!!!

IB - Congrats again on Chad! Both your boys are carbon copies of dad!

Well, I'm off to meet 03Parent and family! Great weekend!

lhpx2 - Perfect summary!

luvbb - Got the pic - came through about 4:30 this morning! Not that I was awake at that time!

Hey...you forgot THIS one when "discussing" CD:



But then we realized the CD is our:

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But then we realized the CD is our:

luvbb - I thought that was Labron James!?!?!?!