Too Excited for Words

Holden Caulfield1,000+ posts

In a couple of hours I am off to Florida to see my oldest son play college baseball. Some of you may be surprised to hear that, even though he graduated HS in 2004, this will be the first time I will see him play in a college game. My wife was lucky and got to see him play one inning in April 2005. After that the problems inherent in picking the wrong school for baseball reasons kicked in and the rest is history. But now, finally...

I've had a huge smile on my face all week.

3/9/079:26 AM

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TPMHSBaseballweb Member since 2003

Enjoy and bring the sunscreen!

3/9/079:32 AM

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ClevelandDadHSBBWeb Administrator

Have fun in Florida - what a thrill

Enjoy the baseball, the sun, and the son

3/9/079:40 AM

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Holden Caulfield1,000+ posts

Thanks!!!!!

3/9/079:46 AM

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luvbb1,000+ posts

Enjoy! And may this be the first of many college games to come!

3/9/079:48 AM

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Texan1,000+ posts

Hope your son has a fantastic game and y'all have a great time.

3/9/079:51 AM

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Holden Caulfield1,000+ posts

Me too, but if he does you won't hear it from me!

Last time I did that I put my younger son into a two week slump.

3/9/079:53 AM

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gotwood4sale10,000+ posts

That's great Holden...enjoy your time with your son...this time of year Florida certainly is a nice place to do just that.

3/9/0710:04 AM

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allaboutbaseball100+ posts

Hey, My youngest so is going to Fort Lauderdale to play baseball. I can't go so if you have a few spare minutes and you want to watch someone elses son play ......... Only kidding enjoy the wonderful time!!

3/9/0710:37 AM

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Racab1,000+ posts

Holden & Allabout:
Where exactly will they be playing. I would like to see them playing.

3/9/0710:48 AM

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Holden Caulfield1,000+ posts

Racab, Mine is playing in Port Charlotte Saturday and Sunday, Ft. Myers on Monday,back in Port Charlotte on Tuesday. They have games Thursday, Friday and Saturday but I don't recall which games are played where.

3/9/0710:50 AM

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shortstopmom1,000+ posts

Don't forget your camera!!!!!!
Have a blast!!!!!!

3/9/0711:12 AM

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itsinthegame5,000+ posts

Have fun Holden!!!

3/9/0711:13 AM

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FutureBack.Mom1,000+ posts

Holden ...

Ditto from the Left Coast. Nothing like it, is there? Have fun. And best wishes for your son this year.

3/9/0711:27 AM

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piaa_ump5,000+ posts

Just got back from Ft Pierce watching my son play and had a wonderful time! and yes i am all sunburnt as well so TPM's suggestion about sun screen is a good one...

I told my son that the times I have spent watching him play baseball have been among the happiest times of my life...enjoy!!

3/9/0711:31 AM

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lafmom5,000+ posts

Holden, Hope you, family, and your son enjoy every moment of his games and time on the field! Best wishes for some wonderful memories to be made! Enjoy!!!

3/9/0711:41 AM

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JT1,000+ posts

Enjoy the moment...and I am sure it will be a thrill for your son, too.

3/9/0711:48 AM

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FrankF1,000+ posts

Some of my best memories were son's spring trips to FL.

Have a "literal" ball!!

Enjoy every moment with your son!!

3/9/0712:04 PM

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MN-MomHSBaseballWeb Owner

Holden,

Congrats, I am so excited for you. You are just going to miss Joe's team - their last game in Port Charlotte is today and they return tomorrow. John is there watching but I stayed home (Joe redshirting and I have too much work to do).

Very best wishes to Greg!!!

"I want reports?! I can HANDLE reports!" In other words, I want to hear all about the games when you get a chance!

Julie

3/9/0712:57 PM

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20dad1,000+ posts

enjoy it dad, and the wheather as well

3/9/071:07 PM

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Beezer1,000+ posts

quote:
Originally posted by Holden Caulfield:
After that the problems inherent in picking the wrong school for baseball reasons kicked in and the rest is history.

I never did hear the "Lord Saga". Please PM when you're ducking into the hotel to get out of the sun.

3/9/072:56 PM

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Tom R10+ posts

Have fun. My Freshman son is leaving Sat for the Palm Beach Challenge with the NJIT baseball team. Unfortunately 3 younger kids and that pesky "job thing" will make me miss this trip. Enjoy it for those of us stuck in the frozen north.

3/9/073:42 PM

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Holden Caulfield1,000+ posts

Unfortunately, I'm back. Home, that is. What a blast! The team didn't do so well but it was still a lot of fun to watch. Son did well in first four games, hit .333 and walked four times (three in one game--looked at 17 straight pitches). Last day...not so good.

All in all, I can't wait until next year! Oh yeah, I almost forgot. There's a whole season to go up here too, not to mention HS starting on Monday.

3/14/073:09 PM

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Texan1,000+ posts

Glad to hear you had a good trip.

3/14/073:27 PM

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TRhit10,000+ posts

HC

I am glad it is working out for Greg

I see also where the Jennette boy had a nice outing on the mound---he is a great kid

3/14/074:02 PM

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Holden Caulfield1,000+ posts

Tom,

He looked very solid. That was the only game I saw Greg catch. He DHd the other four games. I think Phil will have a very good college career. St. Mike's started three freshman pitchers and all of them had solid outings. Hopefully you'll be sending more arms up there next year!

3/14/075:43 PM

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MN-MomHSBaseballWeb Owner

Holden,

Sounds like a fun trip, and I'm glad to hear Greg had some good at bats. That early Florida trip is often a little rocky for the northern teams! Keep me updated.

Julie

3/14/078:23 PM

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