Happy Thanksgiving & See You In 2 Months!
by Nico on Nov 24, 2011 11:22 AM PST
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PrintFirst and foremost, a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at AN and a reminder that we all share the same qualities: "Only a turkey would bleed green and gold like we do."
Hopefully the next time I "see" you the A's will have a new stadium and perhaps a few new exciting players who offer promise for either the immediate future, or at least for the near future. I am taking a leave, or "sabbatical," through the end of January. Halley's Comet comes by once every 76 years and apparently my sabbaticals come once every 73,004 comments. (Holy cow! Get. A. Life.) I will continue to serve officially as blogfather, even in my ghost-like form, though it is front page writers and moderators who will have their pulse most directly on AN.
There will be a guest front page post this Saturday, recommended by danmerqury and not just because it has uber-pretty charts, and then Saturdays in December and January will be handled with care (even using styrofoam packing peanuts that were stolen from a styrofoam Stomper) by longtime ANer, and all around good great guy, Yon Yonson.
Finally, a public service message on this Thanksgiving Day: After tonight's feast, please don't let yourself get addicted to your Thanksgiving leftovers. It's really hard to quit cold turkey.
Much love, and I offer my true thanks to all of AN's dedicated front page writers who keep the blog going each day, as well as to a community that has been very special to me and has produced more friends than I ever thought possible. Be good to yourself, be good to each other, believe in green and gold miracles in the face of all available evidence, and if you find a spare moment, email Blez and urge him to get me a pony this Christmas following 6 consecutive years of unfulfilled promises. Happy Thanksgiving, AN.
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Have a good one, hopefully the break does you well
It’s a good time for one.
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Have a great sabbatical, Nico.
We’ll miss you in the monster threads of December when the A’s sign Albert Pujols, Brandon McCarthy gets traded for Kevin Youkilis, Michael Choice quits baseball to become a Buddhist monk, and the A’s announce plans for a new stadium in Hawaii.
Baseball is a stupid-making enterprise in that nobody wants to be singled out or say something dumb. —Michael Lewis
by iglew on Nov 24, 2011 11:39 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
The A's will not have a new stadium in January 2012
Not even had the first shovelful been dug now. So I hope you’re not pulling a “no FA decisions til” sabbatical.
Seriously, enjoy your break – you deserve it!
by OaklandSi on Nov 24, 2011 11:59 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Happy Thanksgiving! And good luck with the pony.
Sisko: All right Niners, let's hear some chatter!
Kasidy: Hey batterbatterbatterbatterbatter!
Leeta: Hey batterbatterbatter! Batterbatterbatterbatter!
Worf: DEATH TO THE OPPOSITION!!!
Happy Thanksgiving, A's fans.
Now…when do pitchers and catchers report? :)
My therapist is Milton Bradley.
by Ricky T. on Nov 24, 2011 12:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Turkey!
BTW, I’ve never heard your show, but just based on your interview here and the love of soccer you are my new favorite.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Man, it’s been a while since I’ve been around.
This. Team.
by Boonee on Nov 24, 2011 1:29 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Happy Thanksgiving, AN people!
I am thankful for the fun and kindness of the folks I have met in this baseball community.
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." Jim Brewer, Boys' Life, 1954
This is AN excellent site, Nico.
It’s very success is due to the work you have endured to make it so. My friend, enjoy the holidays, rest up, and we’ll see you in the Spring.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
MLBTR says Alonso available for a closer or SP.
If Billy could swing a deal of Bailey for Alonso, even with another piece going their way, that would be great. That being said I feel like no one would value a closer that highly…
If we do trade Gio to the Reds
I want Yonder, Yasmani, and Yorman. Y^3 FTW.
Baseball is a stupid-making enterprise in that nobody wants to be singled out or say something dumb. —Michael Lewis
Happy Day After!
Cold turkey! That was funny – leftovers are my favorite.
"I know we haven't been getting as many fans as everyone would like, but we have really good fans," Rich Harden 8/11/2011
by LongTimeFan on Nov 25, 2011 9:33 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I see this post is getting about as much activity as a game recap
Ohhhh!!!!
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Happy Thanksgiving Nico!
And I sent you a pony in the mail…I just wish I hadn’t sent it third class postage.
Going to miss your writing around here, man. There’s a reason I left my baby with you :-)
by Tyler Bleszinski on Nov 25, 2011 11:09 PM PST reply actions
Not ragging on the USPS at all,
but in the mail today I got a hoof and that’s it.
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
I got hungry when I was boxing it up
What can I say?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Nov 27, 2011 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
Enjoy your break, Nico.
I appreciate what you do around here and you make me laugh all the time which makes you golden in my book.
But seriously, folks....
I've always enjoyed your writing, Nico.
Honestly, you should explore writing a book. I think you’re a hell of an author here. Enjoy your sabbatical and come back refreshed and ready for more fuzzy AN goodness.
"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."
Thanks.
I was thinking of writing something like The Cat in the Hat only he doesn’t come back. Do you think there’s enough for a book there? And are my artist skills good enough?
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
I think so.
Honestly, I’ve always enjoyed your cat drawings and think you should include them in the book. I think you’re a hell of a cat drawer here, although I’m confused why you made it completely out of phallic symbols.
"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."
by padmadfan on Nov 27, 2011 12:13 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Nico isn't allowed a break is he?
It’s hard to be an A’s fan …I guess even the leader of the blog has had enough. Take care Nico…and hopefully you don’t end up preferring lounging around in the evenings and not having to write stories and have people take pot shots at you after you do so.
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