Im getting confused from this site with all of, this
is ok but thats not ok??? I recently posted a photo of my son on here just to let people get an idea of whos who. Fairly new here and Im not sure if I should have for fear of being lumped in with the wrong group.
It did get us in touch with other parents who we had met at tournaments just for the fact they recognized him from the photo.
I guess the question could be more than why but where and when should you open your mouth.
Honestly, I dont say much at tournaments or H.S. games for the fear of turning people off. Sometimes Im afraid of giving the impression of not being very social. So I just stand there and smile and answer any questions I can with few words and hope most of there questions will be answered on the field.
I think most of us are guilty of bragging and making excuses to some degree, and the coaches that didn't treat our kids like the stars they are were idiots!
But we all see someone else when we hear this discussion, because we're realistic. We don't brag about our kids, we're just sharing facts!
But we all see someone else when we hear this discussion, because we're realistic. We don't brag about our kids, we're just sharing facts!
quote:We don't brag about our kids, we're just sharing facts! Big Grin
Bingo!!
Those type of parents need to just chill out and relax...sit down...and enjoy a cold one!
quote:Im getting confused from this site with all of, this
Yes mixed signals.
You can't let others dictate your posts. I loved the Pics and can't understand the harm. There will always be posters that don't agree.
I enjoy going out to visit the local high school and colleges and have even been to the local little league to talk to the parents and watch the players do their magic on the field.
I do enjoy sharing our experiences and successes! Every once in awhile you get the parent who just goes overboard with reality.
I do enjoy sharing our experiences and successes! Every once in awhile you get the parent who just goes overboard with reality.
quote:I have seen parents who ridicule their son's no matter how well they do. I would rather listen to a parent bragging any day than that.
I agree, 100%.
And as Homerun04 said:
quote:and watch the players do their magic on the field.
That is indeed the beauty of it all!
quote:Originally posted by blm:
So I just stand there and smile and answer any questions I can with few words...
And I can't thank you enough blm...you steered me in the right direction...it was really urgent! Thanks!
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They had them hidden out near the parking lot.
quote:Originally posted by blm:
Im getting confused from this site with all of, this
is ok but thats not ok??? I recently posted a photo of my son on here just to let people get an idea of whos who.
There is a section on this site that encourages you to add to the photo gallery.
If you post em here or there, thats great.
gotwood,
not sure what you getting at?
not sure what you getting at?
Cute Woody...
Blm, I believe that Woody is insinuating that he asked for directions to the restroom and you gave them to him.. Am I right Woody?
Blm, I believe that Woody is insinuating that he asked for directions to the restroom and you gave them to him.. Am I right Woody?
That is absolutely, incredibly, without question...correct gunnersmom.
I was just trying to create a lighthearted mood at a time that you may have needed it blm.
By the way...could you let the folks at Nevada John know that this one is out of paper? Thanks.
Keep posting, reading, and learning here on the HSBBW blm. You'll find it's an overall friendly place.
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We may be a bit behind the times in our welcoming efforts, but we try!
I was just trying to create a lighthearted mood at a time that you may have needed it blm.
By the way...could you let the folks at Nevada John know that this one is out of paper? Thanks.
Keep posting, reading, and learning here on the HSBBW blm. You'll find it's an overall friendly place.
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We may be a bit behind the times in our welcoming efforts, but we try!
There you go, thats all I was trying to say just a little bit can get you looked at the wrong way.
Well I've always looked at you the right way. I enjoy your input. 
TG, you refer to her as "his mother" so I assume it's not your wife?
1) If it is your wife, how about show her a little respect on a public post?
2) If it isn't your wife, how about do her a favor and let her enjoy her well-deserved freedom?
1) If it is your wife, how about show her a little respect on a public post?
2) If it isn't your wife, how about do her a favor and let her enjoy her well-deserved freedom?
So be it.
"As I hung up the phone it occurred to me, he'd grown up just like me. My boy was just like me!"
--Harry Chapin
"As I hung up the phone it occurred to me, he'd grown up just like me. My boy was just like me!"
--Harry Chapin
So be it, huh? You obviously intend to be judgemental and offensive by leaving it and making another post loaded with innuendo. Now you're editorializing on my parenting.quote:Originally posted by Bum:
So be it.
"As I hung up the phone it occurred to me, he'd grown up just like me. My bow was just like me!"
--Harry Chapin
I guess it's my turn to opine. Given your last two posts are completely out of the blue, unprovoked, unwarranted personal attacks I think you're a judgemental jerk. It's another shining example of how old timers feel empowered to dump on newer posters. Or maybe you're just an ugly stain on the reputation of the old timers.
I guess this board is like all the rest. Part of participation is fighting your way past the punks. Now that I understand I can deal with it.
TG, we are all stains upon this Earth. We are all guilty as charged.
I went to Have You Hugged the Earth Today? and used our HSBBW bulk purchase discount and got a real good deal on enough of these sticks to clean up our members who are scattered throughout the world (on both sides of that confounding line out there somewhere in the Pacific Ocean).
Everyone should be receiving one via e-mail...I hope that works...it seemed the most logical and efficient method to reach all of you with this stick.
If you haven't received one within two weeks, or if your e-mail smells nice but isn't working properly, please take that up with MN-Mom...operator's are standing by!
For those of you unfamiliar with this product, please note that it has a twist-off cap...not a pop-top.
For personal use only. DO NOT USE ON OTHERS! Particularly bad stains may require repeated efforts to achieve total stain removal. Use only as directed.
Everyone should be receiving one via e-mail...I hope that works...it seemed the most logical and efficient method to reach all of you with this stick.
If you haven't received one within two weeks, or if your e-mail smells nice but isn't working properly, please take that up with MN-Mom...operator's are standing by!
For those of you unfamiliar with this product, please note that it has a twist-off cap...not a pop-top.
For personal use only. DO NOT USE ON OTHERS! Particularly bad stains may require repeated efforts to achieve total stain removal. Use only as directed.
Actually, TG, I don't think this board is like "all the rest". The group has done all they can to discourage punkiness through the years. And hundreds of new members have joined and expressed opinions without feeling persecuted.
It is, thankfully, a very diverse group. Lots of differing experience, attitudes, and opinions. The board as a whole has also had a lot of experience.
With respect, you have come to this board (shall I say) stones out. Expressed a lot of opinions on a broad range of subjects in a short period of time. That's cool; it's how the board grows and sustains. I know I've found a number of your posts interesting and thought-provoking, and a few just provoking in both senses of the word .
But as soon as someone questions your motives, rises to the bait, makes comment on something they've inferred...you get purdy durn p*ickly and lash out at the board in general. Hey, unless you limit your postings to the Well Done, That's Great variety, it would be amazing to post with the frequency you do and not get the odd negative reaction. Do you like, and get along with, every single person you meet? (I certainly know I don't)
Many of your posts have involved the talent and success of your children as well as your prowess as an instructor/coach. Conversely, your posts in this thread can easily be construed as dismissive of the children's Mother. I noticed it, Bum said something. So it goes.
Just chill a little --- if you're going to try to make a big splash in this pool, don't be surprised if everybody doesn't applaud your dive.
It is, thankfully, a very diverse group. Lots of differing experience, attitudes, and opinions. The board as a whole has also had a lot of experience.
With respect, you have come to this board (shall I say
) stones out. Expressed a lot of opinions on a broad range of subjects in a short period of time. That's cool; it's how the board grows and sustains. I know I've found a number of your posts interesting and thought-provoking, and a few just provoking in both senses of the word .But as soon as someone questions your motives, rises to the bait, makes comment on something they've inferred...you get purdy durn p*ickly and lash out at the board in general. Hey, unless you limit your postings to the Well Done, That's Great variety, it would be amazing to post with the frequency you do and not get the odd negative reaction. Do you like, and get along with, every single person you meet? (I certainly know I don't)
Many of your posts have involved the talent and success of your children as well as your prowess as an instructor/coach. Conversely, your posts in this thread can easily be construed as dismissive of the children's Mother. I noticed it, Bum said something. So it goes.
Just chill a little --- if you're going to try to make a big splash in this pool, don't be surprised if everybody doesn't applaud your dive.