Monday chat

Sonya · Guru

Monday chat

Sonya · Guru

We watch a lot of sports here so I have a few.

Sonya · Guru

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ok. here are a couple of my most memorable sports watching memories.

1. When the Red Sox won their 1st World Series in 2004. I was traveling and was just outside Providence, RI. I was watching in my hotel room, on the phone with Mike. I was on pins and needles and was SO excited when they won.

2. When the Pats won the SuperBowl our first year in Boston - we lived downtown and you could hear people out in the streets and horns and it was so exciting. Then we got to go to the parade and there were SO many people and it was freezing cold. So fun.

3. Watching the olympics while at my friend's grandparents house while we were there on Spring Break skiing. I don't think I had ever really watched it so continously like I did there and it was just a great memory.

4. It was fun watching the men moguls last night with Mike (who is a complete Olympic scrooge). Even he couldn't help being excited in the end (though he won't admit it).

apies · Guru

interesting question sonya!

off the top of my head, i remember watching the earthquake at the world series and that pitcher carrying the baby out to the mound to keep him safe.

i also remember watching jim abbott of the yankees who only had 1 hand throw a no-hitter. my mom and i sat on her bed watching it and crying. amazing.

i remember watching christian laettner hit the shot at the buzzer to beat kentucky.

and finally MJ hitting the shot from the free throw line at the buzzer to beat cleveland.

supergrover · Guru

I remember being a little girl in my grandparents living room watching Mary Lou Retton land the most amazing vault. I remember us all cheering and I wanted so badly to be in the olympics.

I still love the olympics, but our world seems a lot smaller now than it did then. I think the olympics have lost a little magic along the way. I would guess a large number of my students are not even paying attention. Sad.

Even better sporting memory?
Red Sox winning the world series. Especially since I got pregnant with Koda that same day, lol :)

Sara · Guru

good grief, that requires to much thinking for me..lol. we watch so much sports.

sonya, was so thrilled for your country and their first gold last night.

we got at least 5 inches of snow, john said the main road wasn't even cleared this morning and with 30 mph winds anything that has been at least once overed is just blown right back over with the wind.

did i mention i am so sick of snow.

sbucking · Guru

Good Morning!

I remember when the Twins won the World Series in '87 and '91. We went to the welcome home and parades.

I remember when my high school won the State High School Hockey Championship from '92-'94.

I have to leave to bring Braydon to school in 8 minutes and no one is dressed. Better go!!

sappy · Guru

gm

i am skipping the question of the day. sports, while i love to watch baseball and some football, just don't .... thrill me enough to remember moments.

Toni · Guru

Good morning!

I used to be a huge basketball fan (I also played for 8 years), and was obsessed with the Bulls during their glory days in the 90's.

My most vivid memories were of the championship parties in Grant Park. I went to all 6, but the first one was the best. We went the night before, and camped out in the park, and got seats in the third row. I was 11, and it was AMAZING to see the team that close. So cool.

After that, things got nuts, and we were never that close again.

Toni · Guru

I have an admission to make.

Sometimes I detest the little peaks into other people's lives that you get through Facebook, and here's why:

it makes me SUPER judgemental.

I am friends with this girl I went to grade school with, and I really don't agree with how she does things. She has 4 children, with different dads for each, and her and her ex are constantly fighting on each other's walls. Last week, she revealed on FB that DNA tests proved that her youngest baby is not her ex's. It seemed so cruel to me.

But here's what gets me the most: the same baby is sick. She spent the first 4 months of her life in Children's Memorial, and during that time, this girl was constantly posting pictures of parties, talking about her social life, and then every so often bitching about how the hospital wouldn't let her take her baby home.

So she was able to bring the baby home last week (she also has a new fiancee, who she met in January), and the baby is back in the hospital this week. She is supposed to have surgery today.

This girl's two most recent posts: 1) Please pray for (baby)! She was sppsd to go under the knife this am but childrens memorials finest decided to postpone her surgery do these ppl know anything? 2) Can't wait to go to vegas in march with my baby! Luv u, Nik!

Both posts are from today.

I went ahead and blocked her today, because that shit makes me crazy for sooo many reasons.

sappy · Guru

Toni wrote:

I have an admission to make.

Sometimes I detest the little peaks into other people's lives that you get through Facebook, and here's why:

it makes me SUPER judgemental.

I am friends with this girl I went to grade school with, and I really don't agree with how she does things. She has 4 children, with different dads for each, and her and her ex are constantly fighting on each other's walls. Last week, she revealed on FB that DNA tests proved that her youngest baby is not her ex's. It seemed so cruel to me.

But here's what gets me the most: the same baby is sick. She spent the first 4 months of her life in Children's Memorial, and during that time, this girl was constantly posting pictures of parties, talking about her social life, and then every so often bitching about how the hospital wouldn't let her take her baby home.

So she was able to bring the baby home last week (she also has a new fiancee, who she met in January), and the baby is back in the hospital this week. She is supposed to have surgery today.

This girl's two most recent posts: 1) Please pray for (baby)! She was sppsd to go under the knife this am but childrens memorials finest decided to postpone her surgery do these ppl know anything? 2) Can't wait to go to vegas in march with my baby! Luv u, Nik!

Both posts are from today.

I went ahead and blocked her today, because that shit makes me crazy for sooo many reasons.

um...wow.

i would DELETE her ass.

but i'm super bitchy.

sappy · Guru

hi toni!

i'm on yahoo .. just sayin

happylib · Guru

Good morning! I have to say my favorite memories as a sports spectator are as a mom watching my son. Unfortunately for me, I mostly remember in general and the feelings. I do know that when my ds wrestled, I was on pins and needles. I watched but at the same time was petrified that he would get hurt. It is amazing what pretzel like shapes they put people in.

I also loved watching him play other sports when he was younger and remember standing on the sidelines cheering for him.

Toni, that "friend" on facebook sounds like she has some issues. I dont' blame you for blocking her. She sounds like lots of negativity. I hope the baby is okay.

There is more snow here too. Maybe I will go play in it with E today. Or maybe I will go shop. biggrin

Juanita · Guru

sappy wrote:

Toni wrote:

I have an admission to make.

Sometimes I detest the little peaks into other people's lives that you get through Facebook, and here's why:

it makes me SUPER judgemental.

I am friends with this girl I went to grade school with, and I really don't agree with how she does things. She has 4 children, with different dads for each, and her and her ex are constantly fighting on each other's walls. Last week, she revealed on FB that DNA tests proved that her youngest baby is not her ex's. It seemed so cruel to me.

But here's what gets me the most: the same baby is sick. She spent the first 4 months of her life in Children's Memorial, and during that time, this girl was constantly posting pictures of parties, talking about her social life, and then every so often bitching about how the hospital wouldn't let her take her baby home.

So she was able to bring the baby home last week (she also has a new fiancee, who she met in January), and the baby is back in the hospital this week. She is supposed to have surgery today.

This girl's two most recent posts: 1) Please pray for (baby)! She was sppsd to go under the knife this am but childrens memorials finest decided to postpone her surgery do these ppl know anything? 2) Can't wait to go to vegas in march with my baby! Luv u, Nik!

Both posts are from today.

I went ahead and blocked her today, because that shit makes me crazy for sooo many reasons.

um...wow.

i would DELETE her ass.

but i'm super bitchy.

see? It's people like this that make me so sad cry

Here she is with a sick baby, and she's still just as selfish as ever. NO clue about anything. Doesn't she realize God could take that baby from her at any given time? Just.don't.get.it.

Juanita · Guru

Good morning!

Easy question for me since it just happened!

Saints winning their FIRST Superbowl!! First time in, first time win baby!!!!

Toni · Guru

Juanita wrote:

sappy wrote:

Toni wrote:

I have an admission to make.

Sometimes I detest the little peaks into other people's lives that you get through Facebook, and here's why:

it makes me SUPER judgemental.

I am friends with this girl I went to grade school with, and I really don't agree with how she does things. She has 4 children, with different dads for each, and her and her ex are constantly fighting on each other's walls. Last week, she revealed on FB that DNA tests proved that her youngest baby is not her ex's. It seemed so cruel to me.

But here's what gets me the most: the same baby is sick. She spent the first 4 months of her life in Children's Memorial, and during that time, this girl was constantly posting pictures of parties, talking about her social life, and then every so often bitching about how the hospital wouldn't let her take her baby home.

So she was able to bring the baby home last week (she also has a new fiancee, who she met in January), and the baby is back in the hospital this week. She is supposed to have surgery today.

This girl's two most recent posts: 1) Please pray for (baby)! She was sppsd to go under the knife this am but childrens memorials finest decided to postpone her surgery do these ppl know anything? 2) Can't wait to go to vegas in march with my baby! Luv u, Nik!

Both posts are from today.

I went ahead and blocked her today, because that shit makes me crazy for sooo many reasons.

um...wow.

i would DELETE her ass.

but i'm super bitchy.

see? It's people like this that make me so sad Here she is with a sick baby, and she's still just as selfish as ever. NO clue about anything. Doesn't she realize God could take that baby from her at any given time? Just.don't.get.it.

She's currently at the hospital, waiting for them to clear her baby for surgery, and she's playing Vampire Wars.

I don't get it, but I really hate feeling like I'm being this judgemental bitch. I just feel so sad for her kids, kwim?

Juanita · Guru

Toni wrote:

Juanita wrote:

sappy wrote:

Toni wrote:

I have an admission to make.

Sometimes I detest the little peaks into other people's lives that you get through Facebook, and here's why:

it makes me SUPER judgemental.

I am friends with this girl I went to grade school with, and I really don't agree with how she does things. She has 4 children, with different dads for each, and her and her ex are constantly fighting on each other's walls. Last week, she revealed on FB that DNA tests proved that her youngest baby is not her ex's. It seemed so cruel to me.

But here's what gets me the most: the same baby is sick. She spent the first 4 months of her life in Children's Memorial, and during that time, this girl was constantly posting pictures of parties, talking about her social life, and then every so often bitching about how the hospital wouldn't let her take her baby home.

So she was able to bring the baby home last week (she also has a new fiancee, who she met in January), and the baby is back in the hospital this week. She is supposed to have surgery today.

This girl's two most recent posts: 1) Please pray for (baby)! She was sppsd to go under the knife this am but childrens memorials finest decided to postpone her surgery do these ppl know anything? 2) Can't wait to go to vegas in march with my baby! Luv u, Nik!

Both posts are from today.

I went ahead and blocked her today, because that shit makes me crazy for sooo many reasons.

um...wow.

i would DELETE her ass.

but i'm super bitchy.

see? It's people like this that make me so sad Here she is with a sick baby, and she's still just as selfish as ever. NO clue about anything. Doesn't she realize God could take that baby from her at any given time? Just.don't.get.it.

She's currently at the hospital, waiting for them to clear her baby for surgery, and she's playing Vampire Wars.

I don't get it, but I really hate feeling like I'm being this judgemental bitch. I just feel so sad for her kids, kwim?

I don't think you're being judgemental. I think you're absolutely right and I feel sad for her kids too, because let's face it, if she's that selfish, then she can't be giving her kids the love and attention they need

Robin · Guru

Morning!

The boys and I are home today for President's Day.

My mom is coming to get Henry to take him to get a haircut.

It snowed AGAIN last night; at least this time it was just flurries and didn't stick on the roads.

I'm thinking we should move somewhere in the South. . . oh, wait, we already live in the South.

I'll have to think about sports moments. I'm not much of a sports fan so I don't have many.

Sonya · Guru

I think it's funny, Robin, that you have had worse weather than us this year. It's practically balmy here and we have only had a couple of snow storms. We have green (well, brown) grass right now. No snow but plowed piles.

Robin · Guru

I really enjoyed watching those Olympics where Oxana Bayul (sp??) got the gold medal. Whatever happened to her?

And the one where What's-her-name continued and stuck her landing in gymnastics even though she was hurt.