DLD - 11/07/2009 - How to Keep Yourself Occupied in the Off-Season
by Berry Jo on Nov 6, 2009 9:50 PM PST
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Well AN - here is my first foray into a fan post - spurred on by 67Marquez. Partially in response to his question - "What are we gonna do now?" I wondered whether a topical DLD is better than a random one. I'll leave you to decide, AN.
You could see a movie or just skip to the short version or the 30 Second Bunny Theatre Version.
I know some of you have been neglecting your reading...so here are some suggestions for these long winter months
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Generation A's Fans: A Family's Long Love Affair With One of Baseball's Best Team (there is an AN connection with this one!)
- And if you want to wow us all with your Baseball acumen there's always this
If you have been putting off all those Honey - Do - This projects you can get your inspiration here.
You can waste a lot of time over at You Tube and might find gems like the newest version of baseball (Go here if you wanna play) or freaky stunts that also involve the tools of baseball.
But I caution you that with all the time off you might be tempted to get into a little trouble. Just don't do what they do in Florida (really?) or Minnesota. And here's an after story of what happens when the po-po need some bucks!
So - tell us AN - what WILL you be doing in the off season?? Have fun!
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Absolutely love the zombie baseball game
It looks really cool. And the song by breaking Benjamin on the video is just awesome, I love them.
by Twan54321 on Nov 6, 2009 10:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Opton Declined on Austin Kearns
buy low opertunity
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
by Zonis on Nov 6, 2009 11:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sure, if he didn't suck
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on Nov 7, 2009 4:03 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Still trying to find a job........
November 4th was the one year anniversary that I have been unemployed, and it hurts. I finished my MBA literally one week prior to Lehman Bro bankruptcy, and I lost my post grad job offer when the economy tanked. My MBA is great, but it doesn’t help that every other MBA has more experience than me cause I graduated right before the collapse, before I could get a job.
Oh well right, just gotta keep pluggin away I guess. So thats what Ima be doing this offseason.
Let the Kids play Billy!! No More Rent-a-Vet in Oakland!!
by s0sNe@kYbUtY? on Nov 7, 2009 1:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Keep at it and keep the positive attitude.
This is definitely tough times to be in the job market. Any internships out there that can get you the experience and might turn into a paying position??
by Berry Jo on Nov 7, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What did you say your name is again?
I can’t hear you. Speak up.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 7, 2009 4:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh - thanks for noticing!!!
Everybody cover your ears – this is BERRYJO!!
by Berry Jo on Nov 7, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm training to run in a marathon in February
which means I’ll either be in traction or dead by Thanksgiving.
by sirbed on Nov 7, 2009 8:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Don't sell yourself short.
It’s very possible to die in traction!
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 7, 2009 8:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wonderful work, Berry Jo.
And I would say that even if you didn’t mention my name or plug my book.
No, really.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 7, 2009 11:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
See, this looks funny.
“Berry Jo”. First the new AN (what is it, 3.5?), now this? More change!
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
by danmerqury on Nov 7, 2009 1:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well.....I hated that is was all in caps....it's the same me - I promise!!
And – change is good!!! ;-)
by Berry Jo on Nov 7, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
Chris Carter back playing winter ball…
3 games
4 for 11 with 4 walks and 1 K.
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
by Syphon on Nov 7, 2009 11:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
All 4 hits are singles
Pretty good first week back from the flu, in any case.
by DDroney on Nov 8, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
check out what A's relief pitcher Craig Breslow is doing this winter
namely, the tremendous work he is doing with his Strike Three Foundation, which “heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research.” It appears that all of his A’s teammates who live in the northeast are participating, along with several of his former Twins teammates.
Very impressive…
by OaklandSi on Nov 7, 2009 12:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Post snarky remarks on AN
Literally working hard to make my new place Chez Jose worthy for next season. I would like to host the opening road game at my new digs next season. Am hoping to procure a projector for the tv by then and we can watch it on the big wall in my warehouse.
Oh, and posting snarky comments on AN.
I already said that didn’t I
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Nov 8, 2009 8:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
That sounds awesome
There might even be some among us who would be up for volunteer mattress testing…
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Nov 8, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If the mattresses are stored in a way
that they are readily testable, then perhaps the TV projector should be aimed at the ceiling rather than a wall.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 8, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds like a great plan!! I have access to an LCD projector at work.
I know how it works with computers but not a TV…
by Berry Jo on Nov 8, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you have Turner Classic Movies
I noticed some interesting baseball-related offerings in the Sunday night silent films tonight.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Nov 8, 2009 3:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Another Book Suggestion
Lady in the Locker Room by Susan Fornoff
I am sure some of you have read this, but in case you haven’t, it is about a female reporter working in the A’s Locker room during the 80’s. I found it so interesting that I ended up basing my thesis on it. If you have not read it, it is certainly worth the time!
"He's day-to-day," Geren said. "But aren't we all?" - 5/29/08
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Nov 8, 2009 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
was that the reporter to whom Dave Kingman sent a rat?
by OaklandSi on Nov 8, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup!
"He's day-to-day," Geren said. "But aren't we all?" - 5/29/08
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Nov 8, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a copy of this I found at a library discard sale!
A good read, indeed.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Nov 9, 2009 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching the summary of NFL games today on TV (Bay Area NBC channel 11)
as the announcer discussed the Giants’ short-lived celebration upon going ahead with still quite a bit to go, he referred to it as “premature jocularity”
I was a little surprised, this being broadcast TV and all…
by OaklandSi on Nov 8, 2009 6:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If it's Costas, I'm not surprised
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
by PaulThomas on Nov 8, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Surprised because of the advanced vocabulary?
or because it sounds vaguely similar to “ejaculation”?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 8, 2009 11:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmph.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the phrase “premature jocularity” and it needn’t have anything to do with ejaculation.
< fondly remembers the days when one could talk of “intercourse” that was not sexual >
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 9, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
...are you from the thirties?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Nov 9, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
those were such gay times!
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Nov 9, 2009 11:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Intercourse, PA?
Teehee.
No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.
by danmerqury on Nov 9, 2009 11:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent DLD Berry Jo
I really liked the 30-second bunny movie clips.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Nov 9, 2009 10:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I went to the hospital today, folks!
Yay!
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Nov 9, 2009 5:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For you? or someone else...
take care!
by Berry Jo on Nov 9, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
divirculitis.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Nov 10, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
I hope it’s not too serious. One of our clients had that with serious complications — not clear on the details, but something perforated and there was major infection — and it was devastating.
Take care of you, bro.
(Um, for those wanting to check WebMD or Wikipedia, the proper spelling is “diverticulitis”.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 10, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.....my dad had this.....all I can say is do what your Dr. tells you!!
The first step is knowing what’s up!! Take Care.
by Berry Jo on Nov 10, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Follow doctor’s orders, cute doggy. If that means foregoing pizza, then so be it. We want you around.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
by lynnzgal on Nov 10, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
no more pizza for cute doggie.
not for a long while anyway.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Nov 12, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually haven't had any solid food in about five days.
But the pain meds make that fact really quite unimportant.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Nov 12, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Unintentional super cleanse.
I’m guessing you’ve lost about 8 pounds by now.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
by lynnzgal on Nov 12, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wow, Bill was a little grumpy that day
in the related videos I saw this.
Hatterberg celebrates 20th consecutive Win in the A’s clubhouse. cool behind the scens look.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Nov 10, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just a little
Understandable, though. I’d hate to be a minute or so into a recorded bit and have to start over because I stumbled over my words.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
by Flashfire on Nov 10, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised they just don't keep going
they do when it’s live play by play.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Nov 10, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I guess if you're recording something ahead of time...
…they’d like it to run without mistakes.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
by Flashfire on Nov 10, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In fact, just from having been around a few things like that before...
…I can tell you most of those intros are probably pre-recorded, especially something like Monday Night Football.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
by Flashfire on Nov 10, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bill was a perfectionist,
and he wanted to get it right in one take.
Sure, they could have edited it later, but not if Bill could help it.
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Nov 10, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that was a fun video.
Aw, Hatty.
by whiteshoes40 on Nov 10, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Behold the power of the English major!
Good times.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Nov 10, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand
did you post that video?
I’m not doubting your power, just wondering what you meant :-)
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Nov 11, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The English major is Hatteberg.
Englishmajor (who is not an English major) was named for him.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 11, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ah
OK
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
by micdog2001 on Nov 11, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
AN lore....
Good times.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 11, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
When the engineer and the producer tell the talent
“Oh yeah, we rolled back on that and erased the first take” — they’re lying.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Nov 10, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not just the engineer and the producer.
This also applies to boyfriends with video cameras.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 10, 2009 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry, Iglew baby.
I would never show this to anyone else.
by cityplANner on Nov 11, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Then why does your brother-in-law
know about my birthmark??
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Nov 11, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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