Happy ThANksgiving!

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 26, 2009 10:00 AM PST

As we prepare to gather with family and friends for food and foot...oh wait, that's a bad word ‘round here, I wanted to take a moment to wish the ever-growing community here at Athletics Nation a warm and wonderful holiday.

In case you are suffering from heartburn or you've had enough of Uncle George's jokes, AN will be open all day today. Feel free to sneak away and tell us who or what you are thANkful for- A's style.

Today is a day to give thanks to loved ones both near and far, but it is also to remember those who may not have so much to be thankful for. It was 25 years ago this week that this song was recorded, and its message still rings true today. It is not too often that I have a "Where were you" moment with a song, but this is one of them. I still remember sitting with my classmates in Journalism my senior year trying to pick out each artist as they sang their part.

I would be a turkey not to mention Nico's canned food drive from last Saturday. It was well worth the trip to Berkeley to "witness the magic". Kudos to his kids- no, not the four-legged kind in his backyard- who not only were as sweet as pumpkin pie, but happily handed out flyers in three separate shifts (and didn't even question the straight time pay!) to unsuspecting shoppers. In restoring my faith in the human race, these fine folks were so inspired that they went about stuffing four barrels worth of food! The unofficial goal was two barrels, with everything beyond that considered, um, gravy.

OK, enough of the Thanksgiving clichés (I see you rolling your eyes). It's time to do my part for the feast. I am on Drinks Duty. And if you think that's easy, try figuring out which beer, soda, juice, and wine to buy for some forty family members of all ages and tastes.

Before I forget, I am thANkful for the little team on Coliseum Way that continues to bring me joy after all these years, and for having an awesome group of people with whom to share my passion.

Be safe, and enjoy.

67M

Was I supposed to share? Oops. Happy Thanksgiving, AN! -Nico

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Who you calling "Turkey" sucka!????

I hope everyone has a peaceful and lovely holiday…..I’m thankful for all of my family and friends, including all of you weirdos here on AN! Wait….I’m one of those weirdos, too. Doh!

Go A’s and Raiders! The Cowboys are going down today bitches!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Nov 26, 2009 10:39 AM PST reply actions

Oh ya they are

Crush those ’boys!!!

by Twan54321 on Nov 26, 2009 11:04 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

thANkful for family, friends, their health, my health, and...

…the freedom to do just about anything I want, when I want, as long as I can afford it. What a great time and place to be alive — I really wish that everyone could say the same thing [over the Internet, even] but we’ve [globally] got a ways to go still.

Good thread idea…it’s got my rec.

by LowcountryJoe on Nov 26, 2009 10:46 AM PST reply actions

ThANnkful for my friends and family

I can’t see most of them today but it will be giving them all a call. Today is my favorite day of the year bacause everyone gets together and has fun, plus the food. and the fact that the Raisers are playing makes it even better!!!

Have fun all of you, and try not to eat to much!!!(snicker)

by Twan54321 on Nov 26, 2009 11:07 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Ugh dumb iPod touch

Raiders not raisers

by Twan54321 on Nov 26, 2009 11:08 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

They must be raisers of something.

children? your temperature? the roof? expectations?

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Nov 26, 2009 11:36 AM PST up reply actions

GYMNASTICS!!!

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Nov 26, 2009 12:07 PM PST reply actions

This should make everyone happy!

Bailey is ROY!

by ZigFan31 on Nov 30, 2009 12:19 PM PST up reply actions

Happy Thanksgiving

“On Thanksgiving Day, all over America, families sit down to dinner at the same moment – halftime.”

Cheers!

"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.

by SwisherThresher on Nov 26, 2009 12:42 PM PST reply actions

ThANksgiving Greetings to All

For some I know it is very tough this year – the economy, and maybe even the turkey. I am so blessed and cherished and healthy my heart breaks for the many who are having tough times. I find AN is a site where people do take care of each other. Are we going to another Oakland home rehab in the spring? Happy Thanksgiving. And always Go A;s.

by LibrariAN on Nov 26, 2009 1:20 PM PST reply actions

It IS tough this year for the turkey.

Last year around this time, too.

Yes, let’s rebuild another home after the New Year! (Even if the owner doesn’t want us to — I say we show up to a random Oakland address, with shovels and pick-axes, and get to work.)

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 26, 2009 2:38 PM PST up reply actions

And what was that tool you were wielding, Nico?

Wrench?

by LibrariAN on Nov 26, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions

I'm still tired from all that work.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 26, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions

Thankful for...

67Marquez for sharing memories and his consistently great writing. And thankful for all of the front page writers and mods for all the work they do. And PT for coming back. And too many of the regular posters to name, for making me smile, and think, and run off to Google more often than I would like to mention (Jeremy Bentham?!?! Whoa, cool dude.). And I am really grateful for the whole community of AN for teaching me when to keep my mouth/KB shut. Yes, the answer is most of the time.

Happy Turkey Day one and all!

''I love Billy Beane. The only mistake he has ever made was writing that braggy book about himself, and how he's so good at computers.'' - Ken Tremendous

by fridaynightfan on Nov 26, 2009 2:07 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

im thankful that

the a’s have 4 world series while in oakland whereas the giants have ZERO in san francisco. :]

by thewhizkid on Nov 26, 2009 3:03 PM PST reply actions

this is a fun thing to point out

Around my one brother and two parents who are giants fans.

[b]More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis[/b]
Does Rajai Davis know Al Davis?

by Athletics fan and runner on Nov 27, 2009 5:37 AM PST up reply actions

happy T-giving AN fun pals

I am thankful for every day I spend alive, which if you’re me is another day to explore the burgeoning art of Home Cooking with Cannabis. Today’s episode features this tasty and delectable, ummm, “herb”-crusted salmon on which I am currently noshing in a most Pilgrimesque manner… and for dessert we have Happy Fun Cakes of Where Am I-ness.

Now what did you say your name was?

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Nov 26, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions

heh, Adam Lambert pose with the turkey

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Nov 26, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions

Very ThANkful

To have found this board and all its wonderful contributors. So far, the offseason sucks less with AN.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

by cuppingmaster on Nov 26, 2009 6:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

Hi...and I agree!

by OakA'sHoney on Nov 27, 2009 10:14 PM PST up reply actions

I am thANkful

That I don’t have to ever see that Nico-turkey-porn picture again.

Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-

by Daniel777 on Nov 26, 2009 7:34 PM PST reply actions

And you think you won't see it again why?

I’m thinking of making it my sig-line.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 26, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions

Was the turkey consenting?

Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -NM

by Leopold Bloom on Nov 26, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions

Yes, and it was over 18 years old

I got it from the supermarket back in 1990.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 26, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions

Because it made me gouge my eyes out.

I have hired someone to type for me purple monkey dishwasher.

Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-

by Daniel777 on Nov 26, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions

Don't despair. You're still qualified to umpire,

or to proofread for most major newspapers.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 26, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions

Disturbing picture

Almost needs its own O’rly-like caption.

by LowcountryJoe on Nov 26, 2009 8:05 PM PST reply actions

I have a stomachache.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 26, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions

you also

have a purple shirt.

[b]More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis[/b]
Does Rajai Davis know Al Davis?

by Athletics fan and runner on Nov 27, 2009 5:38 AM PST up reply actions

a shiny

purple shirt

[b]More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis[/b]
Does Rajai Davis know Al Davis?

by Athletics fan and runner on Nov 27, 2009 5:39 AM PST up reply actions

I'm thankful for AN.

Bitches.

Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -NM

by Leopold Bloom on Nov 26, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions

I'm not sure that the AN Bitches

Take kindly to you saying that.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Nov 26, 2009 10:51 PM PST up reply actions

by iglew on Nov 27, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions

I kind of dislike SOME of the bitching on AN.

You know, like: “Why did we give up so much for Holliday?” or ‘Why doesn’t Beane get a big bat (ignoring Holliday)?" or ’Why wont this team spend money on free agents?" or etc.

by LowcountryJoe on Nov 27, 2009 5:33 AM PST up reply actions