I am a frickin' nervous wreck
...but lets get it going!
Are you ready for some college baseball?
I am a frickin' nervous wreck ...but lets get it going!
I am a frickin' nervous wreck
...but lets get it going!Original Post
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It's all good Dad....I just wish that Stanford played one of our local colleges so I could see your son pitch. 
Just -
No need to be nervous ... I'm hearing great things regarding your young man! He's ready ... first pitch 5:00PM!
GO CARDINAL!
No need to be nervous ... I'm hearing great things regarding your young man! He's ready ... first pitch 5:00PM!
GO CARDINAL!
See you there 123KMom? I hope so.
just ...
Are you coming down to the Cal State Fullerton series? I plan to be in attendance at least 2 of the games (may need to visit the Dirtbags with hubby one of the games) and hopefully sitting with 123K. Would love to say "howdy" ...
Are you coming down to the Cal State Fullerton series? I plan to be in attendance at least 2 of the games (may need to visit the Dirtbags with hubby one of the games) and hopefully sitting with 123K. Would love to say "howdy" ...
FBM....
Just purchased tickets for the Fullerton/Dirtbag series and will be at the March 25th & 26th games. Do you still plan on going to any of these games? Look forward to meeting you.
Also plan on attending the the UCD games against Stanford on May 2nd and CAL on May 24th at Davis. Son's ex-High School teammate plays for Davis and I will be sitting with his Mom. Hope to catch a sighting of some of the HSBBW posters' sons and their parents if they will be in attendance.
Just purchased tickets for the Fullerton/Dirtbag series and will be at the March 25th & 26th games. Do you still plan on going to any of these games? Look forward to meeting you.
Also plan on attending the the UCD games against Stanford on May 2nd and CAL on May 24th at Davis. Son's ex-High School teammate plays for Davis and I will be sitting with his Mom. Hope to catch a sighting of some of the HSBBW posters' sons and their parents if they will be in attendance.
DB2B ...
I was just talking with my husband tonight about our plans to go to spring training in Tucson. It looks like we may be going that week and miss the week-end series. It appears that we might have his wife (gee, that looks very strange) drive home with us as she needs to head to her final weeks of student teaching and they are only planning to take one car to Tucson when they go in Feb. I will keep you posted, tho.
By the way, when you go to the UCD games, you might need to whisper some cheers for 123KMOM's son Jeff (with Stanford) and URKillingMeBlue's son Nick (with Cal) while you are cheering aloud for Davis.
By the way ... we know one of the freshman at Davis ... Sean Rooney. His older brother Patrick is at Pepperdine and he is one of AJ's high school and Little League all star teammates who journeyed to Williamsport in '95 with him. Small world, heh?
I was just talking with my husband tonight about our plans to go to spring training in Tucson. It looks like we may be going that week and miss the week-end series. It appears that we might have his wife (gee, that looks very strange) drive home with us as she needs to head to her final weeks of student teaching and they are only planning to take one car to Tucson when they go in Feb. I will keep you posted, tho.
By the way, when you go to the UCD games, you might need to whisper some cheers for 123KMOM's son Jeff (with Stanford) and URKillingMeBlue's son Nick (with Cal) while you are cheering aloud for Davis.
By the way ... we know one of the freshman at Davis ... Sean Rooney. His older brother Patrick is at Pepperdine and he is one of AJ's high school and Little League all star teammates who journeyed to Williamsport in '95 with him. Small world, heh?
Hi DB2BMOM
We will probably be at that May 2nd game...on our way to Reno where they play the next day! Would love to meet you!
123KMOM
We will probably be at that May 2nd game...on our way to Reno where they play the next day! Would love to meet you!
123KMOM
FB.Mom - Yes, we're planning to come down to Fullerton for all 3 games. Hope to see you there.
FBM,
Sorry we'll miss you. I guess I can cheer loudly for Sean, right?
123KMOM,
That would be great! I will PM you when the time gets closer and figure out a meeting spot.
Sorry we'll miss you. I guess I can cheer loudly for Sean, right?
123KMOM,
That would be great! I will PM you when the time gets closer and figure out a meeting spot.
DB2B ...
DB2BMom - As FutureDBackMom surmises, chances are very good that I will be at the UCDavis/Cal Game in May and would enjoy meeting you!
Also, I'm planning to be at the Cal/UC-Irvine game next weekend (for sure on Sunday and hopefully on Saturday, too) -- in whatever form Bullwinkle has manifested himself, I would like to meet him, too -- with or without his sidekick (squirrel)...
JustBB - Congrats on the well deserved pre-season promos! E will be great this year and I can't wait to see him (with one slight caviat). Good luck!
Also, I'm planning to be at the Cal/UC-Irvine game next weekend (for sure on Sunday and hopefully on Saturday, too) -- in whatever form Bullwinkle has manifested himself, I would like to meet him, too -- with or without his sidekick (squirrel)...
JustBB - Congrats on the well deserved pre-season promos! E will be great this year and I can't wait to see him (with one slight caviat). Good luck!
Wonderful, I can't wait! Look forward to meeting everybody!
URKMB ...
I presume the Cal/UCI series is up north ... please try to look up a very very good friend of mine from UCI. Her name is KC Koehler (pronounced kay-ler). I am sure she and her hubby John will be there. I will tell her to look for you. She is one of my closest friends.
FB.Mom
I presume the Cal/UCI series is up north ... please try to look up a very very good friend of mine from UCI. Her name is KC Koehler (pronounced kay-ler). I am sure she and her hubby John will be there. I will tell her to look for you. She is one of my closest friends.
FB.Mom
You bet FBM - I will look for her.
Ugly avatar UKMB! (Not really...looks great!).
Congrats and best wishes to all the parents with sons starting their seasons at Stanford, Cal, Long Beach, Irvine, Davis...Wow!!! I have been forlornly clicking on my son's college website knowing in the next few days his name will disappear as a graduated senior. What great memories. My forlornness(????????) went away on Monday when a large package arrived for him from the Blue Jays Spring training facility.
Hope each of you can experience every opportunity to watch your sons. IMO, college ball is the best.
Justbb, might consider a stop at the "Old Pro" to calm those nerves. Is there anything better than the anxiety of the parent of a pitcher, and a top pitcher at that?
Hope each of you can experience every opportunity to watch your sons. IMO, college ball is the best.
Justbb, might consider a stop at the "Old Pro" to calm those nerves. Is there anything better than the anxiety of the parent of a pitcher, and a top pitcher at that?
Yeah, the Old Pro...I expect to be there a lot. 
Geez I can hardly sleep right now.
Thats pretty cool about the Spring Training package. Hope ours is fortunate enough some day to get that.
Parent of a pitcher...we all react in different ways. I expect my wife will spend a bit of time giving "Blue" the business! Me, I'll be pacing.
Geez I can hardly sleep right now.Thats pretty cool about the Spring Training package. Hope ours is fortunate enough some day to get that.
Parent of a pitcher...we all react in different ways. I expect my wife will spend a bit of time giving "Blue" the business!
Me, I'll be pacing.
I have calmed many a nerve in the Old Pro and can fully attest to its effectiveness.
I am hoping the homeplate umpire this weekend is the one who does the moonwalk when calling strikes. We'll be listening for Mom19's critique.
BTW, does anyone beside me see some humor with URKB keeping that logo while posting with the Cal avatar. Which "Blue" is the focus? If I were their pitching coach I might be a little...anxious. Oh yes, I know a place in Berkeley to calm some nerves also. One other item, aren't we scheduled to see some Bullwinkle antleers roaming Evans Diamond soon?
I am hoping the homeplate umpire this weekend is the one who does the moonwalk when calling strikes. We'll be listening for Mom19's critique.
BTW, does anyone beside me see some humor with URKB keeping that logo while posting with the Cal avatar. Which "Blue" is the focus? If I were their pitching coach I might be a little...anxious. Oh yes, I know a place in Berkeley to calm some nerves also. One other item, aren't we scheduled to see some Bullwinkle antleers roaming Evans Diamond soon?
"Hey Blue, I thought only cattle slept standing up!"
Now that is funny!!!
and I guess another way to relieve anxiety????
Now that is funny!!!
and I guess another way to relieve anxiety????
I hadn't thought of UKMB's avatar and webname - thats funny! I doubt she has either.
Most of the HS umpires in the area know my wife well...some by name, most by voice. Some became good friends of the Mrs. Local HS games on TV usually picked up a running chatter all game long..."where'd that miss?" "come on buddy!" "need some help out there?" etc... Kind of fun to listen too.
When he watches the tapes with his kids 20 years from now, our grandchildren will get a kick out of their grandmother.
(Oops, hope she doesn't read that!).
Most of the HS umpires in the area know my wife well...some by name, most by voice. Some became good friends of the Mrs. Local HS games on TV usually picked up a running chatter all game long..."where'd that miss?" "come on buddy!" "need some help out there?" etc... Kind of fun to listen too.
When he watches the tapes with his kids 20 years from now, our grandchildren will get a kick out of their grandmother.
(Oops, hope she doesn't read that!).
“Tell a friend, Bullwinkle’s back..
May I have your attention please?
May I have your attention please?
Will the real Bullwinkle please stand up?
I repeat, will the real Bullwinkle please stand up?
I'm Bullwinkle, yes I'm the real Winkle
All you other Bullwinkle’s are just imitating
So won't the real Bullwinkle please stand up,
please stand up, please stand up?”
Well, I guess that my inner Winkle has return to the surface. The boys of ‘Eater ball want the Bull and not AEDad….Ok find by me.
URKMBlue: As of today, I would say the Bull will be in Berserkly for opening weekend. You can’t miss me, I kinda stand out, but I will be quiet. (Freshman parents are to be seen not heard)
How about an avatar bet? The loser of the series must use the avatar of the winning team until the next weekend? So, if Cal wins the series, I will use the Cal avatar for one week, if UC Irvine, wins you must use a UCI Avatar for one week.
OK, URKMBlue are you up for this?
May I have your attention please?
May I have your attention please?
Will the real Bullwinkle please stand up?
I repeat, will the real Bullwinkle please stand up?
I'm Bullwinkle, yes I'm the real Winkle
All you other Bullwinkle’s are just imitating
So won't the real Bullwinkle please stand up,
please stand up, please stand up?”
Well, I guess that my inner Winkle has return to the surface. The boys of ‘Eater ball want the Bull and not AEDad….Ok find by me.
URKMBlue: As of today, I would say the Bull will be in Berserkly for opening weekend. You can’t miss me, I kinda stand out, but I will be quiet. (Freshman parents are to be seen not heard)
How about an avatar bet? The loser of the series must use the avatar of the winning team until the next weekend? So, if Cal wins the series, I will use the Cal avatar for one week, if UC Irvine, wins you must use a UCI Avatar for one week.
OK, URKMBlue are you up for this?
Gambling for avatars--a website first! Hope Bob doesn't demand a piece of the action.
justbaseball -
Good luck this weekend! Should be a great day in baseball! Same to URKMB, 123KMOM, and all the rest that are starting a new era of baseball memories!
Good luck this weekend! Should be a great day in baseball!
Same to URKMB, 123KMOM, and all the rest that are starting a new era of baseball memories!
Hmmm - an avatar bet... Can't hardly pass up the opportunity for the HSBBWeb to enjoy the Bullwinkle in Cal garb for a week, can I? You are on, my rhinos-challenged friend.
infielddad - I had not made the connection between my avatar and screen name. Very funny (and appropriate, actually as I anxiously await the start of the season).
infielddad - I had not made the connection between my avatar and screen name. Very funny (and appropriate, actually as I anxiously await the start of the season).
RHP05 - Back at you. Must be exciting around your house these days! All those visitors I know you're going to enjoy this year a lot.
BTW, I did notice that Cal Poly is off to a great start.
I know you're going to enjoy this year a lot. BTW, I did notice that Cal Poly is off to a great start.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by URKillingMeBlue:
Hmmm - an avatar bet... Can't hardly pass up the opportunity for the HSBBWeb to enjoy the Bullwinkle in Cal garb for a week, can I? You are on, my rhinos-challenged friend."
Sounds like the guantlet has been thrown down and the challenge accepted. The very first HSBBW avatar bet is on. That plus a chance for a "Bullwinkle" sighting could be a reason for a trip to Evans Diamond. Actually, that might not be so rare in downtown Berkeley.
Hmmm - an avatar bet... Can't hardly pass up the opportunity for the HSBBWeb to enjoy the Bullwinkle in Cal garb for a week, can I? You are on, my rhinos-challenged friend."
Sounds like the guantlet has been thrown down and the challenge accepted. The very first HSBBW avatar bet is on. That plus a chance for a "Bullwinkle" sighting could be a reason for a trip to Evans Diamond. Actually, that might not be so rare in downtown Berkeley.
A Moose on Telagraph Ave ...... do you think anyone will notice? 
Let the Avatar wars begin! 
Let the Avatar wars begin! 
Bullwinkle,
I want to make that bet also, cause I want to see you with the Cal avatar one week and the CU one at the end of the month...lol.
How's that Blue?
I want to make that bet also, cause I want to see you with the Cal avatar one week and the CU one at the end of the month...lol.
How's that Blue?
I would like to get in on the bet as well, but can being a former HighlanderMom get that covered? There is nothing more that I would enjoy than seeing Bullwinkle's antlers bedecked in a UCR cap ...
Bullwinkle,
You say....
Just curious....but why can't you be missed and what makes you stand out?
Is it really the Antlers?
You say....
quote:
You can’t miss me, I kinda stand out,
Just curious....but why can't you be missed and what makes you stand out?
Is it really the Antlers?
URKMBlue: You are on.......Make sure you are wearing your glasses so as you can see the strike zone!
Tigerpaw Mom: You are on.....Got my tickets and I'm heading for the ATL, then on to Clemson. But I will leave my avatar behind for you to use!
Highlander Mom: Of course you can wear my avatar...but as a special side bet (just for u!) If UCI wins the series... again....I want an UCI avatar and in your signature I want you to post "Savage is my Daddy!"
Tigerpaw Mom: You are on.....Got my tickets and I'm heading for the ATL, then on to Clemson. But I will leave my avatar behind for you to use!
Highlander Mom: Of course you can wear my avatar...but as a special side bet (just for u!) If UCI wins the series... again....I want an UCI avatar and in your signature I want you to post "Savage is my Daddy!"
BullWinkle ....
A rack of antlers on your behalf
perhaps
but as to making any reference to the former "sheriff" as my daddy ...
A rack of antlers on your behalf
perhapsbut as to making any reference to the former "sheriff" as my daddy ...
FBMom: I met KC last night, very nice and loving mom, I can see why the two of you would be friends.
Of course, she does not know who the Bullwinkle is, because she stayed and talked, as compared to most people who Run Away at the sight of the Bullwinkle. Mrs. Bullwinkle wanted to start out on the right foot and be respectable. Imagine a Moose in a pin strip suit, and a red hankie in the left breast pocket, and an adult beverage in the right hand. KC has apparently seen this before, and she never batted an eye. She must have worked with special needs adults in the past.
MACBETH:
Lady, Methinks thou special bet has struck a nerve. (MacBeth, Act 2, Scene 3)
(my apologies to Billy Shakespeare)
Of course, she does not know who the Bullwinkle is, because she stayed and talked, as compared to most people who Run Away at the sight of the Bullwinkle. Mrs. Bullwinkle wanted to start out on the right foot and be respectable. Imagine a Moose in a pin strip suit, and a red hankie in the left breast pocket, and an adult beverage in the right hand. KC has apparently seen this before, and she never batted an eye. She must have worked with special needs adults in the past.
MACBETH:
Lady, Methinks thou special bet has struck a nerve. (MacBeth, Act 2, Scene 3)
(my apologies to Billy Shakespeare)
JustBB & 123KMom -
Just checked the weather and it looks a bit more promising for tomorrow's opener. We'll keep our fingers crossed that the rain stays north.
Just checked the weather and it looks a bit more promising for tomorrow's opener. We'll keep our fingers crossed that the rain stays north.
Its grumbling down here...we'll have to wait and see.
Good Luck to all who have games this weekend!
Can't wait for the final results and to see who is using who's avatar(s) next week.
Can't wait for the final results and to see who is using who's avatar(s) next week.
Ah nuts! Rained out. Gotta wait until tomorrow. 
just ...
I am feeling your pain. Having to live vicariously through my friends' sons now, I was hoping to follow some good games today. UCR is at Santa Clara, so I am presuming they are sitting inside as well ...
I am feeling your pain. Having to live vicariously through my friends' sons now, I was hoping to follow some good games today. UCR is at Santa Clara, so I am presuming they are sitting inside as well ...
Justbball - I was thinking about you when the rain hit today. Darn! 
Hopefully tomorrow's "partly cloudy" forecast is correct.
Hopefully tomorrow's "partly cloudy" forecast is correct. quote:
Stanford, Calif. - The 2005 season-opener between No. 6 Stanford and Fresno State scheduled for Friday at Sunken Diamond has been postponed due to weather conditions. The teams will now open the season at Sunken Diamond on Saturday, January 29 (1:00 pm, PT). Today's postponed game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, January 30 (1:00 pm, PT).