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I joined this board in 2011 and my son was just 8 at the time. He's a 14 year old 2021 today. I'm glad to say that I'm still here. I didn't know back then that my son would still be in the game. After all, I wasn't at his age as I moved on to other sports by that time. I also don't know how long he will remain in the game. I just know that he loves the game today, he's looking forward to high school and he has a desire to play in college. Because of his love for the game, I try to enable him to accomplish his goals as much as I can. That enablement oftentimes comes in the form of knowledge.

I get a lot of that knowledge from this site. 

My general theme  over the years has probably been to "read more and post less". I guess you could say I lurked for a number of years. Because of that lurking, I feel like I know some of these long time posters' style on the board. I also know that due to my lack of posting, you may know less about me as a member here. I remember reading in those "old days" that several have mentioned. Posters like GotWood, for example, brought a lot of levity with his pictures.

So, why am I in this thread? 

I don't think it's a coincidence that some of the best advice I've received on this board have come from many of same posters who are in this thread today.

A few weeks ago, I shared one of my first posts on this board in the PM group. I am going to resurrect that post here.

Coach May, PIAA_ump, CabbageDad, TPM, RJM, infieldDad and many more chimed in. 

http://community.hsbaseballweb...r-your-player?page=1

I shared that post with them in the group because my son had asked me to take him to the cage to hit before a game a couple of weeks ago.  There were two games that day and I knew I was at the park all day and all night just because that's what travel ball is on a Saturday...right? Honestly, taking him to the cage wasn't in my plans that day but remembering the responses from Coach May, PIAA_Ump and CabbageDad from 6 years ago are the reasons why I did. 

So I guess I'm a bit of a hybrid. I've made some friends in that PM group. I look forward to making more friends out here on the site as my son continues on his journey. 

This board is like most things in life. You get out of it what you put into it. Your mileage may vary. 

When does this board really come into play? If you want to pay for advice over getting it free here, fine. If you have access to people outside the board, great. But I haven't seen any baseball books titled, "When smooth sailing hits the rocks." The support on here is as valuable as the advice. 

I learned two things when my son had two major injuries during prime recruiting time. From this site (support) I learned to come off the ledge, Everything will be OK. 2) From my son, if a player wants it badly enough you can't stop him. 

piaa_ump posted:

I post here as an umpire to provide help.....and hope I provide it..... 

 

 

You do!

PGStaff posted:

I hate Milky Ways!!! 

Now that is uncivil and asinine. I have blocked you, kind sir. Sorry. I'm afraid of what you'll say next (like "Pepsi is my favorite soda," or "In-n-out is better than Whataburger." Have you no shame???)

Actually I prefer Coke over Pepsi and I like In-n-Out better than Whataburger.  Wonder what it would be like if everyone blocked me?

PGStaff posted:

Actually I prefer Coke over Pepsi and I like In-n-Out better than Whataburger.  Wonder what it would be like if everyone blocked me?

It would be a new level of stupidity henceforth unseen on here.

PGStaff posted:

I like In-n-Out better than Whataburger.  

That's ok.  We Texans realize that non-citizens have numerous faults.  

PGStaff posted:

Actually I prefer Coke over Pepsi and I like In-n-Out better than Whataburger.  Wonder what it would be like if everyone blocked me?

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! "Coke over Pepsi," OK, it's 6 of one, a half-dozen of the other, but "In-n-Out over Whataburger?" Now, I'm just convinced you're insane or a troll using Jerry's account.

PGStaff posted:

Actually I prefer Coke over Pepsi and I like In-n-Out better than Whataburger.  Wonder what it would be like if everyone blocked me?

Well I can live with 1 out of 2, I suppose. Consider yourself unblocked. (Lucky you.)

cabbagedad posted:

And BTW, the only real debate in the category is Heath vs. Butterfinger.  

Heath vs. Butterfinger?

The proper conjunction for connecting them is "and," as in, "I'll have a Heath Bar and a Butterfinger."

I discovered when travel ball days were over I stopped eating a lot of crap. Does six of one, half dozen of another means six grams of sugar versus a half dozen grams of sugar. The sodium in those burgers will stop your heart before the fats get to you.

BOF posted:

I agree with you PG, I really miss TRHit. (I can't believe I am typing this after some of the raging battles we had GotWood is a huge loss for completely different reasons. I could resurrect some of my PGxxxx  posts, I think I have the drafts someplace) xxxx = toddlers, oldfarts, etc. With some luck Tim the Enchanter could spice things up, however I know he has been rather busy teaching his flint and tinder classes. 

As long as it does not get too personal, I am a believer that 'through conflict come clarity"  

BOF--I'm boycotting Guy Ritchie's new King Arthur movie because Tim the Enchanter wasn't included.

Swampboy posted:

cabbagedad posted:

And BTW, the only real debate in the category is Heath vs. Butterfinger.  

Heath vs. Butterfinger?

The proper conjunction for connecting them is "and," as in, "I'll have a Heath Bar and a Butterfinger."

True.  But like fine wine in a box, food pairings can be the differentiator.  Chocolate Ice cream - Heath.  Vanilla - Butterfinger.  In both cases, two shots of Hershey's syrup is the appropriate chaser.

RJM posted:

I discovered when travel ball days were over I stopped eating a lot of crap. Does six of one, half dozen of another means six grams of sugar versus a half dozen grams of sugar. The sodium in those burgers will stop your heart before the fats get to you.

I think I ate 5 meals in my car last week with the majority of those being on the weekend.

Not just fast food but actually in my car!

So disappointing...I hate  it when that happens.

One Players Pop...........

That was a great connection for me......we followed with interest his career and were overjoyed when he was drafted by my hometown Pittsburgh Pirates.   I always felt a connection with them because we had met here on HSBBW.

I was disappointed when the Pirates traded him to Arizona, but still follow his career to this day.

Swampboy posted:

BOF posted:

I agree with you PG, I really miss TRHit. (I can't believe I am typing this after some of the raging battles we had GotWood is a huge loss for completely different reasons. I could resurrect some of my PGxxxx  posts, I think I have the drafts someplace) xxxx = toddlers, oldfarts, etc. With some luck Tim the Enchanter could spice things up, however I know he has been rather busy teaching his flint and tinder classes. 

As long as it does not get too personal, I am a believer that 'through conflict come clarity"  

BOF--I'm boycotting Guy Ritchie's new King Arthur movie because Tim the Enchanter wasn't included.

BOF, 

My boycott paid off!

No Tim The Enchanter meant no fans in theaters. 

Box Office Bomb: King Arthur Limps in Debut

Swampboy posted:

Swampboy posted:

BOF posted:

I agree with you PG, I really miss TRHit. (I can't believe I am typing this after some of the raging battles we had GotWood is a huge loss for completely different reasons. I could resurrect some of my PGxxxx  posts, I think I have the drafts someplace) xxxx = toddlers, oldfarts, etc. With some luck Tim the Enchanter could spice things up, however I know he has been rather busy teaching his flint and tinder classes. 

As long as it does not get too personal, I am a believer that 'through conflict come clarity"  

BOF--I'm boycotting Guy Ritchie's new King Arthur movie because Tim the Enchanter wasn't included.

BOF, 

My boycott paid off!

No Tim The Enchanter meant no fans in theaters. 

Box Office Bomb: King Arthur Limps in Debut

A movie with David Beckham and Madonnas ex husband involved didn't go well? *SHOCKER!!!!*

RJM posted:

I discovered when travel ball days were over I stopped eating a lot of crap. Does six of one, half dozen of another means six grams of sugar versus a half dozen grams of sugar. The sodium in those burgers will stop your heart before the fats get to you.

I gain weight during the college baseball season for that reason. I'm vegan (not saying that to fit the stereotype, but to add context) and being in a small town after dark on a weekday means that food options are limited to fast food (if you're lucky) or gas-station snacks.