Bob, You are First Class!! Don't be a stranger

I spent a day waiting to post, trying to think of something profound to say to Bob, And the only thing I could come up with is

Thank you.

Thank you for providing a forum that helped me help my boys.

Everything else seemed to pale in comparison to those two little words.

Bob,

Nothing much to add except the MOST important thing.....a great big THANK YOU!!!!!!

Kathy (luvbb)

Bob -

What a smile your post brought to my face... All those names from the past, and all the memories.. late night chatrooms when blizzards were hitting, draft day, we were all here sitting on the edge of our seats to see which on of our "sons" would be drafted, early signing day... did the phone ring.. armadillo's and sunglasses , and on and on...

I had the great pleasure of spending a day with you, and I treasure that day now more than ever. What you have done for the thousand of baseball players will never be repeated and no one can ever thank you enough.. So my friend I can only wish you luck, send love your way and pray only for the very best for you, your lovely wife and family.. It as been a true honor and I love ya!!!

BTW - You will never be the former head cook and bottle washer.. you are the original and only one!!!

Remember, if your ever in VA, you have our number!!

Thanks Bob!!!!

Kelly

Great Job Bob, I also want to meet you some day, please keep my e-mail, and let me know any time you come to South Florida. Thanks just for mention my name in your post. Hope to see you some day.

THanks, Bob, for the walk through the memories. It has been a wonderful time and one made more special because of people like yourself and the others on this website who have shared so much of themselves over the years. THis has been a unique experience I will never forget, and one for which I will always be grateful.
Thanks, Bob!

Just noticed a posting by PG Staff on thier site that Bob has chosen MN-mom to be the new administrator on the HSBaseballweb. If this is accurate I say thank you Bob and I'm sure MN-mom will be a great choice to continue your work.

A very happy Memorial Day holiday to all the websters and their families.

What? A woman running a baseball site? j/k..haha

Chicks, thanks for the vote of confidence! (I'm also just kidding.)

Thanks all, for the warm welcome to my new duties!

Bob,

I have only posted a few times over the past years but have been an avid reader for at least 2 years. I never thought of a person starting this site-a human being, a person so decidated to young baseball dreams to think of the subject headings and the necesary topics for parent, players, coaches would find usefull. I just thought it appeared out of nowhere! How foolish of me. Although I dont know you personally, this site has given me tremadous insight into the baseball environs, the parents behind the kid, the coaches and dedicated folks across the country willing to share their dreams, frustrations, knowledge, pain and joy!!
Hats off to you all! And to MN-mom -we know its the woman behind baseball that creates the true
mystique of the game-good luck to you also,

Did you know that most playwrights love baseball more than any other sport?

Thanks for the board, Bob

Sarah

Bob,
I did not find this site until this year; since then I have been hooked. When I thought about getting into coaching, one of my former coaches told me, "most people you meet in baseball are great people." Your site has proven that time and again. I enjoy the insights of the websters and occasionally add my own 2 cents(which is probably all it's worth!) Congratulations on your contribution to the baseball world.

Bob,

Thank you so very much for everything. I too hope to meet you someday, preferrably at a ballpark. I cannot say enough how appreciative I am for all you have done for not only HS baseball, but the game at every level.

THANK YOU and God Bless!
Tom Davis, aka "justbaseball"

Bob - I just returned from a very exciting road trip for my son's college team. They ended up winning two out of three games against a very high-ranked team, which has hopefully assured them a chance to move on to post season play. Throughout the rollercoaster weekend, I kept thinking about this site and how much it has meant to me and my son. You and the folks on this site helped me immensely as our family navigated through the mystery of the college draft and I cannot begin to thank you enough. The friends I have met on this site - both in and out of the Ladies Lounge, are priceless. While I 'lurk' a bit more than I used to, I don't think I miss too much (as your site manager can attest to, I'm sure). I do a little speaking to organizations and often use this site as my best example of what 'community' really is. By design or default, you have created a very special place - and I'm proud to be a member. One last thing; as my son's team was getting ready to board their bus this evening on the way to the airport, he asked if I had heard what the Stanford score was. When I said 'no', he just looked at me and said, 'Don't you have any baseball mom's that you can call and find out?' And of course, thanks to you, Bob, I did...

My best to you and your family.


P.S. In my opinion, you could not have chosen a better person to turn the reigns over to, Bob - thank you for making such a wise choice!

Bob,

I haven't been an active participant on the HSBBWeb site but have enjoyed reading & learning from it the past few years. I decided to read the BB this morning after not viewing it for a while & was surprised to see you had decided to hang it up and apparently turn it over to MN-Mom. I have to say two things--thank you for providing the BB and all the baseball info over the years, AND, you couldn't have chosen a better person and webster to pass the torch to.

I've known MN-Mom for several years as our sons played ball together during the summer months. She is a genuinely kind, friendly, generous and tech-saavy baseball fanatic. She has no agenda other than to enjoy helping others reach their goals and she takes great joy in seeing them succeed.

Again, thanks for providing baseball parents a place to meet & learn, and congratulations on making an outstanding decision in Julie.

Bob,

Thanks again, I hope to run into you one day. I'm glad the site will live on. But it won't be the same - i think...BUt I have an idea - request.

I'll ask our other folks since I suspect I know your answer.

Bob,

I was a long time reader, but a I'm a neophyte poster. This site has been a God-send. I've learned a lot and, due to the ages of my boys (16 and 13) I hope to learn more!

I'm very relieved this site will continue and can think of no one more "worthy" of carrying on the what appears to have been your original intent: To help the players pursue their dreams...and, incidentally, their sometimes overwhelmed, and always less than perfectly knowledgable parents. MN-MOM, many thanks for your kind words, messages and e-mails in the past, and many MORE thanks for "stepping up to the plate" (pun intended) to carry on this fine tradition.

Thank you, Bob -- for the many hours/days/weeks/months/years of hard work that made this site what it is today. Your direction has been amazing.

You will be missed....but thanks also for leaving it in good hands!

A special heart loving thanks to Bob for opening the path to baseball and academic success for my son.

Go Hampden Sydney Tigers! 2005 Division 111 National Finalist

fc v dad

Bob,

Thank you. For all the things you've done with this site that have helped so many boys, and their parents. Thank you!

06catcherdad
aka Dan Sozzi
EDH Vipers Baseball Club