AFRO Softball Game 6/21/08

[happytypinggirl]

The AFRO softball game is this Saturday, in Hartsdale NY and is always a blast, but what would make it MUCH more blastfull is some of the dot netter crowd. Hope some of you will come out.

AFRO Softball Tournament & BBQ
Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 10:00 AM
Game Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale, N.Y. which is in Mid-Westchester, right off of Exit 4 I-287 (In NY West/Eastbound)


details are at www.myspace.com/afrosoftball and i'll repost them here for the lazy.

There are 4 teams, a volleyball court, a basketball court (bring your own ball for either if you want to play) and a horse shoe court. There is a huge pavillion with lots of shade and plenty of grill room, picnic tables, etc. and lots to do even if you dont play. We usually get lots of generous people to bring tons of food and beer too.

The Teams: There are set rosters for the teams, but lemme know if you wanna play and we'll see what we can do. The New York Pests (Yankees) The New York 909ers (Mets) The Boston Virus Spreaders The Philly Uberfans


Directions:

To get there take I-287 to Exit 4 (EB & WB) From Westbound make a RIGHT onto 100A/ W.Hartsdale Ave follow south about 2 miles till you see Ridge Rd, Bear right onto Ridge Rd and follow about half mile Park up on right hand side

From Eastbound make a LEFT onto bridge cross over I-287 and continue straight up hill onto 100A/ W.Hartsdale Ave follow south about 2 miles till you see Ridge Rd, Bear right onto Ridge Rd and follow about half mile Park up on right hand side

If using Mapquest to get there the Destination should be: [128-363] Ridge Rd Hartsdale, NY 10530, US

I-287 links up to I-95 (New Englanders) and it links up to I-87 (NYS Thruway), I-684,the Hutchinson River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Route 9 & 9W and it crosses the Tappan Zee Bridge into Rockland County where it meets up with Routes 1&9, Route 17 and I-287 turns south at Mahwah. It really is the best option. As far as easily accessable.


FOOD AND DRINK: While there is no requirement to bring anything, its great if you can. Here are some of the things we need. If you can post or PM me if you can bring something, that would be great. THX!!

#1 ICE AND COOLERS

We need a tremendous amount of ice, and as many coolers as possible to keep drinks/food cold. If you have coolers but no ice, or ice but no coolers, bring whatever you have. Even if you're not bringing food or drink, if you have coolers or can bring ice, please do.

#2 DRINKS-- ESPECIALLY BOTTLED WATER AND BEER (aluminum bottles get you plus 2 points)

but feel free to bring what you like, ie soda, diet soda, gatorade, smart water, red bull, whateva. im making my sangria.

#3 FOOD FOR THE GRILL

This means hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken wings, sausage, corn on the cob, hamburger and hot dog rolls or anything else you can think of that is relatively easy to eat. we need lots so dont think-- oh thats already covered.

#4 OTHER FOOD NOT FOR THE GRILL

I wouldn't bother with potato salad and coleslaw etc as the mayo stuff spoils really easily in the sun, but if anyone wants to bring a tray of baked ziti or pasta salad or meatballs, sausage and peppers, etc. that would work, also some cookies, or easy desserts would be great and chips.

#5 NON EDIBLE STUFF

Grill tools!!!! Garbage Bags!!!! LOTS of Plastic Cups, plastic plates, plastic forks, knives and spoons. A broom.

#6 CONDIMENTS: KETCHUP KETCHUP AND MORE KETCHUP, MUSTARD, HOT SAUCE, SALT, PEPPER, SAUERKRAUT, WHATEVER ELSE.




oh yea, ICE AND COOLERS
AS OF RIGHT NOW WE NEED A LOT MORE OF EVERYTHING! K THX!

[JustJon]

I have a prior engagement in NJ during the day, but I'm going to try to stop by later in the afternoon.

[mikeyboy]

I'm going.

[spoon]

I have a prior engagement in NJ during the day, but I'm going to try to stop by later in the afternoon.

I'm going.

At least Jon makes his own board's game. And finding out about this so late doesn't help .netters ability to make it.

[Friday]

At least Jon makes his own board's game. And finding out about this so late doesn't help .netters ability to make it.

what he said.

i wonder if mikeyboy will be at our bar night..... :down:

[mikeyboy]

what he said.

i wonder if mikeyboy will be at our bar night..... :down:

I had other plans last weekend. I am going to Bar 9 though.

[spoon]

I had other plans last weekend. I am going to Bar 9 though.

Paltalk, whackbag or STI ? .....for the last 8 years?

[JustJon]

what he said.

i wonder if mikeyboy will be at our bar night..... :down:

You mean millie hatchett's bar night?

Paltalk, whackbag or STI ? .....for the last 8 years?

let's be fair. 6 years. He made it to the game once.

[Friday]

You mean millie hatchett's bar night?


.

yeah, wtf is that about?? lol

[spoon]

You mean millie hatchett's bar night?



let's be fair. 6 years. He made it to the game once.

I stand corrected! He's definitely our mascot and most loyal of admin. Just like Dave has been loyal to the r/f.net game and crew too. Ooops.





































passive aggressive :dry:

[spoon]

yeah, wtf is that about?? lol

Don't mess with the Hachett, ask Pix!

[midwestjeff]

I stand corrected! He's definitely our mascot and most loyal of admin. Just like Dave has been loyal to the r/f.net game and crew too. Ooops.

Gvac, is that you?

[spoon]

Gvac, is that you?

Watch it cyberjeff!

:wink:

[midwestjeff]

Watch it cyberjeff!

:wink:

:lol::lol::lol:

Sorry, sir. Won't happen again.

[happytypinggirl]

Sorry for the short notice. Everyone is welcome and we would REALLY REALLY REALLY love to have lots and lots of .netters there, but i promise, we're not taking attendance, and nobody will get mad or yell that rf.net doesn't support or anything ghey like that.

Again, SUPER very sorry for not posting more info sooner. But its a really good time if you can make it.

[Sheeplovr]

last year it was just me and doogie

[ralphbxny]

We should be able to form our own team to play. Use our game as a try out of sorts for next season. Have a true champ of XM 202!

[sailor]

last year it was just me and doogie

i've never been so hurt in all my life!

[Sheeplovr]

i've never been so hurt in all my life!

oh my oh my

im sorry sailer
im so so so so so sorry

i forgot me sailer and doogie

im sorry man

[sailor]

i'm forgettable.

[mikeyboy]

let's be fair. 6 years. He made it to the game once.

Twice.

It's not easy to get to those things when you don't have a car.

[Friday]

Twice.

It's not easy to get to those things when you don't have a car.

:bye:

http://www.geocities.com/transit383/njt4406.jpg

[mikeyboy]

:bye:

http://www.geocities.com/transit383/njt4406.jpg

Even that doesn't work for some of the locations.

[sailor]

Even that doesn't work for some of the locations.

can't MwaC give you a ride?

[spoon]

can't MwaC give you a ride?

Or Pantera, Ralph, Marc, Jim, Leticia (via Jim or Cockstrong), and on and on.

[Sheeplovr]

It's not easy to get to those things when you don't have a car.

I'd drive mikey boy anywhere

would he want to get in my car?

probably not

[jonyrotn]

Saturday?
In the park?

[happytypinggirl]

Looks like we are going to have near perfect weather for this tomorrow (THANK YOU WHOEVER IS IN CHARGE OF SUCH THINGS!!!!!) so come hang!!!

I'll even buy you a beer!

[Justice4all]

Saturday?
In the park?

I think it was the 4th of July...

































...or the weekend before! ;)


And I am curious...do you advertise the .net game on other boards like you did the AFRO on this one?

[jonyrotn]

Nice shopping list!
Sounds like HTG wants us to empty the A&P and host a BBQ for FBA..WTF?
Can I bring my BFF she's into S&M..

[ChrisTheCop]

If anyone's going to this,
please remember to shower between it and bar 9.

thaaank you.

[mikeyboy]

And I am curious...do you advertise the .net game on other boards like you did the AFRO on this one?

I didn't. We've always made the softball game our event, so it generally just gets promoted here (unlike, say, the Christmas party, which we encourage everyone to come and promote on the show and on other boards). FBA's softball game is their big event of the year, and it gets promoted far outside of FBA. If anyone has an issue with Deb promoting it here, point the finger at me, because I was the one who encouraged her to do so.

[Caseyelan]

yeah seriously... ew.

why is everyone being all sensitive?

[ChrisTheCop]

yeah seriously... ew.

why is everyone being all sensitive?

maybe we're preggers.

[Sinestro]

I would have attended this event if I knew ahead of time. But I'm going to be out of town for the weekend.

[spoon]

I would have attended this event if I knew ahead of time. But I'm going to be out of town for the weekend.

That's part of it of course. Also, I don't think it's strange for people who almost always make the r/f.net softball events to be a little irked that not only is their game a passing thought by even it's own, but aren't a part of any AFRO tourney. It's nothing against HTG (even though I do take offense to ur "attendence" comment), MB or any one person, it's the overall "what's in it for me and my exposure to the show" approach that has seemingly taken over our community. And yes, I do mean people need it to be about them no matter how loud they scream it isn't, and perhaps our "smaller" close knit old timers game is the way to go in the long run.

[ChrisTheCop]

I really dont wanna jump on the negativity bandwagon here,
but I clicked on the myspace link provided, and it says its Private.

I just found that funny.

[spoon]

I really dont wanna jump on the negativity bandwagon here,
but I clicked on the myspace link provided, and it says its Private.

I just found that funny.

And I tried to get in this last year for r/f.net and was told there weren't any spots left and it wasn't possible to get a RonFez.net team even though we've been having multiple games for years now.

[spoon]

And I don't really think it's negative to discuss something versus actually digs and pissy comments I've seen anytime someone goes against the status fucking quo. Sorry, I don't have that asslick bone in my body people. I see things for what they are, and some people care only about their stake and mention.

Meanwhile a guy I'm always ripping on the board has now paid for a field for this site out of his pocket to the tune of around $50 at least 6 times. There's a guy who puts in not only work for a community of fans of a show some people dump out on when they can get something out of it.

[Gmann]

I didn't. We've always made the softball game our event, so it generally just gets promoted here (unlike, say, the Christmas party, which we encourage everyone to come and promote on the show and on other boards). FBA's softball game is their big event of the year, and it gets promoted far outside of FBA. If anyone has an issue with Deb promoting it here, point the finger at me, because I was the one who encouraged her to do so.

Thats right Mikeyboy!!
You dont take shit from no one!!

[Sinestro]

And I tried to get in this last year for r/f.net and was told there weren't any spots left and it wasn't possible to get a RonFez.net team even though we've been having multiple games for years now.


You mean if I showed up, I wouldn't be able to play in the game? There's only a limited number of spots?

[spoon]

Thats right Mikeyboy!!
You dont take shit from no one!!

Right, bc he's had about as much to do with those games as my dead grandmother in PA. So yah, he should get defensive and act like that's even close to the discussion at hand here overall.

[Friday]

You mean if I showed up, I wouldn't be able to play in the game? There's only a limited number of spots?

Yup.
That's how it was last year... I PM'd the organizer a few days before (late notice again) and was told that it was too late to be added to a team.

I prefer to flail at our .net games.... I hope we have another one this year :)

[jonyrotn]

perhaps our "smaller" close knit old timers game is the way to go in the long run.Spoon, what constitutes an "old timer"?

[mikeyboy]

That's part of it of course. Also, I don't think it's strange for people who almost always make the r/f.net softball events to be a little irked that not only is their game a passing thought by even it's own, but aren't a part of any AFRO tourney. It's nothing against HTG (even though I do take offense to ur "attendence" comment), MB or any one person, it's the overall "what's in it for me and my exposure to the show" approach that has seemingly taken over our community. And yes, I do mean people need it to be about them no matter how loud they scream it isn't, and perhaps our "smaller" close knit old timers game is the way to go in the long run.

A few things...

1. Well, it's not board vs. board event. It's regional. There are two NY teams, one Philly team, and one Boston team, so the whole thing about the no rf.net team is moot.

2. This probably would have been posted here earlier if it had occurred to me.

3. Excuse me for missing the ronfez.net game. Weekends during the day are usually bad for me because I do stuff with my kids. This weekend, my wife is taking my kids to the beach, and I hate the beach, so I'm going to the softball game. I fucking hate the fact that sometimes people make a big deal about whether or not someone shows up at events. It's happened with events not affiliated with this board, but I really thought we were above that childish shit. We all have lives and attend the things we can and/or want to. No one should feel obligated to attend anything.

4. I don't even get this part:

it's the overall "what's in it for me and my exposure to the show" approach that has seemingly taken over our community.

Where the hell do you get this? It's a get together to play softball and have fun. All are invited. Don't want to come? Don't. It's really that simple. Yes, it got plugged on the show, but how many of our events have gotten plugged on the show. The vast majority of them, I'd venture. The show didn't plug our softball games, but we didn't even bring it to their attention.

Seriously, explain to me where you got this based on what has gone down.

[mikeyboy]

Right, bc he's had about as much to do with those games as my dead grandmother in PA. So yah, he should get defensive and act like that's even close to the discussion at hand here overall.

When I get singled out for not coming to the ronfez.net game, I'll respond. I'll also take responsibility for things when someone else gets blamed for something I did. That's why I responded.

[mikeyboy]

And I don't really think it's negative to discuss something versus actually digs and pissy comments I've seen anytime someone goes against the status fucking quo. Sorry, I don't have that asslick bone in my body people. I see things for what they are, and some people care only about their stake and mention.

Meanwhile a guy I'm always ripping on the board has now paid for a field for this site out of his pocket to the tune of around $50 at least 6 times. There's a guy who puts in not only work for a community of fans of a show some people dump out on when they can get something out of it.

I don't really understand this sentence, but who exactly is benefitting and what are they benefitting from?

[happytypinggirl]

I think it was the 4th of July...

































...or the weekend before! ;)


And I am curious...do you advertise the .net game on other boards like you did the AFRO on this one?

not my place. i have no idea if rf.net wants their game advertised on other boards. the AFRO game is just a bunch of fans who want to welcome all other fans.

[happytypinggirl]

Nice shopping list!
Sounds like HTG wants us to empty the A&P and host a BBQ for FBA..WTF?
Can I bring my BFF she's into S&M..

haha! yea, its a good party...and people will bring all that and more.

[spoon]

I don't really understand this sentence, but who exactly is benefitting and what are they benefitting from?

Nice tag MB, great work.

And if you really don't understand that point I can't help you. I'm not one to rip this or any other board, but without a few regs, our game wouldn't even exist and it seems like this is the objective.

[mikeyboy]

Nice tag MB, great work.

And if you really don't understand that point I can't help you. I'm not one to rip this or any other board, but without a few regs, our game wouldn't even exist and it seems like this is the objective.

A. I didn't add the tag. B. Your sentence doesn't make sense to me from an English standpoint. C. Yes, it's the hardcores who make our softball game work. And? What's the objective talk? The objective of the FBA game? I seriously don't understand what you're saying.

[happytypinggirl]

That's part of it of course. Also, I don't think it's strange for people who almost always make the r/f.net softball events to be a little irked that not only is their game a passing thought by even it's own, but aren't a part of any AFRO tourney. It's nothing against HTG (even though I do take offense to ur "attendence" comment), MB or any one person, it's the overall "what's in it for me and my exposure to the show" approach that has seemingly taken over our community. And yes, I do mean people need it to be about them no matter how loud they scream it isn't, and perhaps our "smaller" close knit old timers game is the way to go in the long run.

the attendance comment was not directed at you guys, it was more toward all that crap a few months ago about some boards not showing at other boards parties. sorry, didnt mean to crap on anyone here.

as for some of the other comments i've seen....i truly apologize for not inviting everyone earlier. one of the reasons i didnt is because i wasn't sure i wanted to be involved in the game and promoting it this year. in fact, i almost decided not to go because of a big stupid drama thing that happened about a month ago, and recently , i realized nobody was doing all the stuff i usually do (promote/food/etc) and i literally stepped in 2 days ago. the same night i made my first post about this on fba, i also made my first post here.

the other people who promoted this on fba/rgf dont post here, so i guess thats why the oversight.

again, apologies.

[happytypinggirl]

I really dont wanna jump on the negativity bandwagon here,
but I clicked on the myspace link provided, and it says its Private.

I just found that funny.

that was probably to get people to add it as friends. or because magoo just fucked up. all the info is in the first post here on this thread though. :)

[ChrisTheCop]

that was probably to get people to add it as friends. or because magoo just fucked up. all the info is in the first post here on this thread though. :)

So I saw. No biggie; just thought it was funny since non-inclusion seemed to be the topic.
You guys go have fun! I actually mightve shown up to this (even just to ROOT and drink) if it werent for the fact I'll be brushing my hair all day for the bar 9 feztival. Hope to see alot of exhausted female ballplayers there!

[happytypinggirl]

oh and.....if anyone wants to play, let me know....

i may be able to get you on a team.

in the past, even though rosters were way full well in advance, i think pretty much eveyrone who showed up and really really really wanted to play got to play.

[jonyrotn]

yeah seriously... ew.

why is everyone being all sensitive?
Casey, sweety, no one is trying to be overly sensitive, it's just some people
(spoon) are very skilled and therefore, very enthusiastic about softball and would have liked OUR SITE to perhaps have made an attempt at throwing a team into the mix.. (holy run-on sentence, shakespeare)

The invitation was very sweet but felt kind of hollow..Only because if someone takes a Saturday to go to a softball tournament, they probably wanna play..And to be told " there's no room, all the rosters are full, leave the beer and steaks over there" is kinda disheartening..

I'm sorry if we came off like cry babies, which we normally are anyway, but we wanted to be included..
We're a small site, and that in and of itself causes serious self complex issues, believe me I know..
So please accept my apology on behalf of the entire community..
We love you, we love FBA and we love your Jewish Baby..

[jonyrotn]

the attendance comment was not directed at you guys, it was more toward all that crap a few months ago about some boards not showing at other boards parties. sorry, didnt mean to crap on anyone here.

as for some of the other comments i've seen....i truly apologize for not inviting everyone earlier. one of the reasons i didnt is because i wasn't sure i wanted to be involved in the game and promoting it this year. in fact, i almost decided not to go because of a big stupid drama thing that happened about a month ago, and recently , i realized nobody was doing all the stuff i usually do (promote/food/etc) and i literally stepped in 2 days ago. the same night i made my first post about this on fba, i also made my first post here.

the other people who promoted this on fba/rgf dont post here, so i guess thats why the oversight.

again, apologies.You're friggin' awesome..I wish I had half your energy, I might've succeeded in life..

[spoon]

Casey, sweety, no one is trying to be overly sensitive, it's just some people
(spoon) are very skilled and therefore, very enthusiastic about softball and would have liked OUR SITE to perhaps have made an attempt at throwing a team into the mix.. (holy run-on sentence, shakespeare)

The invitation was very sweet but felt kind of hollow..Only because if someone takes a Saturday to go to a softball tournament, they probably wanna play..And to be told " there's no room, all the rosters are full, leave the beer and steaks over there" is kinda disheartening..

I'm sorry if we came off like cry babies, which we normally are anyway, but we wanted to be included..
We're a small site, and that in and of itself causes serious self complex issues, believe me I know..
So please accept my apology on behalf of the entire community..
We love you, we love FBA and we love your Jewish Baby..


The first two points are pretty close to my issue here, but mostly this an issue with our own site/people. This isn't a hit on HTG, Casey or the other sites, more a reflection of our own site and it's slip into the who gives a shit mentality. Perhaps I care more then I should.

No need for apologies either HTG, I just misread that point by you as a sneaky dig and I was wrong. Sorry about that.

[happytypinggirl]

Casey, sweety, no one is trying to be overly sensitive, it's just some people
(spoon) are very skilled and therefore, very enthusiastic about softball and would have liked OUR SITE to perhaps have made an attempt at throwing a team into the mix.. (holy run-on sentence, shakespeare)

The invitation was very sweet but felt kind of hollow..Only because if someone takes a Saturday to go to a softball tournament, they probably wanna play..And to be told " there's no room, all the rosters are full, leave the beer and steaks over there" is kinda disheartening..

I'm sorry if we came off like cry babies, which we normally are anyway, but we wanted to be included..
We're a small site, and that in and of itself causes serious self complex issues, believe me I know..
So please accept my apology on behalf of the entire community..
We love you, we love FBA and we love your Jewish Baby..

ok how about....please come, i will do everything in my power to find room for you to play, and if not, dont bring anything, and just enjoy some good food, great beer. and maybe play basketball or vollyball and watch the game. again, the reason this wasn't posted sooner is because nobody was in charge of publicity. its usually my job but i was busy being a crybaby cuz a bunch of people on another board said they didnt like me and sometimes that gets to me.

keep in mind that you didnt invite any of the other boards to your softball game, and please understand that we're not assholes.

[happytypinggirl]

The first two points are pretty close to my issue here, but mostly this an issue with our own site/people. This isn't a hit on HTG, Casey or the other sites, more a reflection of our own site and it's slip into the who gives a shit mentality. Perhaps I care more then I should.

No need for apologies either HTG, I just misread that point by you as a sneaky dig and I was wrong. Sorry about that.

its awesome that you care but in my experience, its never good to make people feel obligated to care or to attending things.

and as for the dig, i thought about it and can totally see why you'd read it that way. sawree.

[spoon]

its awesome that you care but in my experience, its never good to make people feel obligated to care or to attending things.

and as for the dig, i thought about it and can totally see why you'd read it that way. sawree.

It's less about attendance (not sure how this was conveyed outside of my MB comment over the years) and more about our effort here at R/F.net. Also, I agree with your point on the cross invites, which definitely should have been opened up better as well, even if as MB stated it's usually board specific.

[Caseyelan]

Casey, sweety, no one is trying to be overly sensitive, it's just some people
(spoon) are very skilled and therefore, very enthusiastic about softball and would have liked OUR SITE to perhaps have made an attempt at throwing a team into the mix.. (holy run-on sentence, shakespeare)


I hate THIS ^^^

Also, the lil site you got here... just about quadruples the posts fba gets per day.

At this point I would consider .net home.

I don't even know most the folks at FBA.

I have a migraine and I just rubbed something weird on my husbands ass...

Group hug?

[sailor]

I hate THIS ^^^

Also, the lil site you got here... just about quadruples the posts fba gets per day.

letting that bother you is just silly.

[Caseyelan]

letting that bother you is just silly.


:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[jonyrotn]

I hate THIS ^^^

Also, the lil site you got here... just about quadruples the posts fba gets per day.

At this point I would consider .net home.

I don't even know most the folks at FBA.

I have a migraine and I just rubbed something weird on my husbands ass...

Group hug?I'm sorry Casey..I didn't mean to be condescending, it's just a term of endearment I sometime use.
As far as the post count is concerned, it's only cause we're bigger internet nerds...
Nothing to be proud of, I assure you..
Group hug?
Oh, absolutley...

[Snoogans]

I'm sorry Casey..I didn't mean to be condescending, it's just a term of endearment I sometime use.
As far as the post count is concerned, it's only cause we're bigger internet nerds...
Nothing to be proud of, I assure you..
Group hug?
Oh, absolutley...

SON OF A BITCH. I thought you meant it for only me that night at the bar

[vickyj_2]

last year it was just me and doogie

Hey I might not have been a .netter but I was hanging with the Sheepy/Doogie clan thank you very much!

[jonyrotn]

SON OF A BITCH. I thought you meant it for only me that night at the barSorry sweety..And this time I mean it..

[Sheeplovr]

Hey I might not have been a .netter but I was hanging with the Sheepy/Doogie clan thank you very might!

i was talking about the netters

but you were my super pal at the game and it was very fun vicky

[Snoogans]

Sorry sweety..And this time I mean it..

I dont believe you. I heard rumors you were tryin to hug up on Rodney Harrison

[Leticia]

I love things that don't make sense from an English standpoint.

[ChrisTheCop]

I love things that don't make sense from an English standpoint.

Like the colonies wanting to be independent?

[Sheeplovr]

it was a awesome day
in case there was wonder

im sure Mikey boy will have his pics up today

[Justice4all]

Like the colonies wanting to be independent?

Or having bad dental plans?




After reading ALL of this (it seems as if I started a snowball-down-the-hill topic) here's my take on it.

Jonyrotn and spoon pretty much got all the points across well. It was not a hit on HTG for promoting the game here but more of a 'why bother to do it so late if we can't play'.
That's how I feel anyway. PART of the reason I like going to the r/f game is because my sorry-excuse-for-an-athelete self can get a chance to PLAY in the game. But again, that's just me.

Mikey, I read that it was 4 teams, 2 from NY one from Boston and one from Philly. So why not one from NJ? I am sure there are plenty of people from this board who can make up a decent team just from NJ alone? Why have two NY teams? Why not just one and one from NJ? (again, not a criticism, just a curious observation)

HTG, what I was a little irked about (which jonyrotn and spoon hit on) was that our game gets so little response from people who (supposedly) love being on this board. We have been having games for the last 6-7 years. There was a point where some people had to sit out of game #2 because we had to give others a chance.
NOW? Well if some members didn't bring other non-board members to the games we wouldn't even be able to play one game, much less two. So don't take it as an attack on you either.

I just asked because since one half of the AFRO name IS Ron and Fez it seems that it would have made sense. Being I am only on THIS board, I don't know if it was done or not.

I am hoping that since enough views and opinions were expressed here that we might be able to cross-over into the other board games. I know others, along with myself, have expressed interest in forming an "official" r/f.net team to take on the other boards.
If not, then at least get a chance for them to come to our games as much as us to go to games like the one yesterday.

It would be nice to have a softball game where we could over-run almost any other group who shows up. (like a little league and their anal rententive parents)

But that's just MY $.02

Being as I had to work I hope you all had a blast yesterday. It was perfect for softball (or just about anything else)

[mikeyboy]

Or having bad dental plans?




After reading ALL of this (it seems as if I started a snowball-down-the-hill topic) here's my take on it.

Jonyrotn and spoon pretty much got all the points across well. It was not a hit on HTG for promoting the game here but more of a 'why bother to do it so late if we can't play'.
That's how I feel anyway. PART of the reason I like going to the r/f game is because my sorry-excuse-for-an-athelete self can get a chance to PLAY in the game. But again, that's just me.

Mikey, I read that it was 4 teams, 2 from NY one from Boston and one from Philly. So why not one from NJ? I am sure there are plenty of people from this board who can make up a decent team just from NJ alone? Why have two NY teams? Why not just one and one from NJ? (again, not a criticism, just a curious observation)

HTG, what I was a little irked about (which jonyrotn and spoon hit on) was that our game gets so little response from people who (supposedly) love being on this board. We have been having games for the last 6-7 years. There was a point where some people had to sit out of game #2 because we had to give others a chance.
NOW? Well if some members didn't bring other non-board members to the games we wouldn't even be able to play one game, much less two. So don't take it as an attack on you either.

I just asked because since one half of the AFRO name IS Ron and Fez it seems that it would have made sense. Being I am only on THIS board, I don't know if it was done or not.

I am hoping that since enough views and opinions were expressed here that we might be able to cross-over into the other board games. I know others, along with myself, have expressed interest in forming an "official" r/f.net team to take on the other boards.
If not, then at least get a chance for them to come to our games as much as us to go to games like the one yesterday.

It would be nice to have a softball game where we could over-run almost any other group who shows up. (like a little league and their anal rententive parents)

But that's just MY $.02

Being as I had to work I hope you all had a blast yesterday. It was perfect for softball (or just about anything else)

First of all, NY teams was a misnomer. It was really NY-NJ teams. I wasn't involved in the planning, but I would assume they wouldn't want to add a fifth team, because the format was three games, with the third game winner crowned the champion. If you guys had signed up to play, you likely would have been put on one of the NY/NJ teams. As I understand it, for reasons that have nothing to do our board that I won't get into, the organizers of the event decided to go with a regional format rather than a board vs board format.

I'm not sure why you're bringing up the promotion of our softball game with Deb. She had nothing to do with it, because it wasn't her event, and she hardly had an obligation to promote it.

What people seem to be missing, is that since Ron and Fez joined XM, we have opened up nearly all of our events to all of the XM 202 "community". Jon can speak better to this, but I believe he made a conscious decision to make our softball game a more intimate event that was really only our members and their family and friends. Whether we will re-visit that decision in the future remains to be seen.

[Caseyelan]

Maybe next year they will add teams... who knows.

however, everyone gets PRETTY burnt after 3 games.

5 wouldn't make very much sense, but if there were enough people for 6... then, if my math is right, I can see that working out.
:)

Anyhow...
tons of fun... I only wish I could play.... (dumb vagina)

Here are some videos:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=r3sIoSlQz-4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5X1xxIrCBw4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF09jHKDr6Y

[Snoogans]

First of all, NY teams was a misnomer. It was really NY-NJ teams. I wasn't involved in the planning, but I would assume they wouldn't want to add a fifth team, because the format was three games, with the third game winner crowned the champion. If you guys had signed up to play, you likely would have been put on one of the NY/NJ teams. As I understand it, for reasons that have nothing to do our board that I won't get into, the organizers of the event decided to go with a regional format rather than a board vs board format.

I'm not sure why you're bringing up the promotion of our softball game with Deb. She had nothing to do with it, because it wasn't her event, and she hardly had an obligation to promote it.

What people seem to be missing, is that since Ron and Fez joined XM, we have opened up nearly all of our events to all of the XM 202 "community". Jon can speak better to this, but I believe he made a conscious decision to make our softball game a more intimate event that was really only our members and their family and friends. Whether we will re-visit that decision in the future remains to be seen.

All I hear when I read this is "I need a hair cut, I need a haircut, I need a Haircut, something about softball, I need a Haircut"

[mikeyboy]

Oh yeah, it was tons of fun. Next time, I promise to make sure that this board gets more notice so they can sign up and play if they like.

[~Katja~]

Oh yeah, it was tons of fun. Next time, I promise to make sure that this board gets more notice so they can sign up and play if they like.

it was such a fun time.
I took way too many pictures but that's what I do... so here is the link for anyone who wants to see... there are about 600+ and at this time they are still uploading

http://picasaweb.google.com/katja.kruppe/2008FBASoftballTournament

oh, and Earl lost... I have to say he played surprisingly well though (by my standards anyway.... :D)

[jimmyolsenblues]

thanks to all I had a great time. sorry i had to drive back to VA early.

All the best. Thanks for being so nice.

[JustJon]

I showed up after all the event was over and hung with the lingerers and had a good time. At least I wasn't dumb enough to dance barefoot and get glass in my foot. twice.

And softball is the only real RF.Net that we don't want to promote elsewhere. If people for other boards want to come, they are welcome to. If they want to repost it, we don't care. But we don't go out of our way to invite the whole community, but we don't do it to be exclusionary. We just do it because it's ours. Trust me, I have other things planned coming up and the invites will be everywhere.

And any other boards who are running events are more than welcome to post them here. Our policy has generally changed from requiring permission to only requiring permission for "commercial ventures." (i.e. trying to make money off the board or its members)

[jonyrotn]

All I hear when I read this is "I need a hair cut, I need a haircut, I need a Haircut, something about softball, I need a Haircut":lol::lol::lol::lol:

[happytypinggirl]

Or having bad dental plans?




After reading ALL of this (it seems as if I started a snowball-down-the-hill topic) here's my take on it.

Jonyrotn and spoon pretty much got all the points across well. It was not a hit on HTG for promoting the game here but more of a 'why bother to do it so late if we can't play'.
That's how I feel anyway. PART of the reason I like going to the r/f game is because my sorry-excuse-for-an-athelete self can get a chance to PLAY in the game. But again, that's just me.

Mikey, I read that it was 4 teams, 2 from NY one from Boston and one from Philly. So why not one from NJ? I am sure there are plenty of people from this board who can make up a decent team just from NJ alone? Why have two NY teams? Why not just one and one from NJ? (again, not a criticism, just a curious observation)

HTG, what I was a little irked about (which jonyrotn and spoon hit on) was that our game gets so little response from people who (supposedly) love being on this board. We have been having games for the last 6-7 years. There was a point where some people had to sit out of game #2 because we had to give others a chance.
NOW? Well if some members didn't bring other non-board members to the games we wouldn't even be able to play one game, much less two. So don't take it as an attack on you either.

I just asked because since one half of the AFRO name IS Ron and Fez it seems that it would have made sense. Being I am only on THIS board, I don't know if it was done or not.

I am hoping that since enough views and opinions were expressed here that we might be able to cross-over into the other board games. I know others, along with myself, have expressed interest in forming an "official" r/f.net team to take on the other boards.
If not, then at least get a chance for them to come to our games as much as us to go to games like the one yesterday.

It would be nice to have a softball game where we could over-run almost any other group who shows up. (like a little league and their anal rententive parents)

But that's just MY $.02

Being as I had to work I hope you all had a blast yesterday. It was perfect for softball (or just about anything else)

as i predicted, everyone who wanted to play, got to play if they spoke up. and honestly, what do you are if there are two NY teams or one nj and one ny or whatever. nobody cares about that shit. we had 4 teams because we have about 4 teams worth of people who wanted to play. if demand grows, maybe we'll expand to 5 or 6 teams. Or maybe too many people will be a disaster. Who knows? Its all trial and error.

here's the thing about the AFRO (formerly fba) game. Its low stress. Its silly. Its fun competetive, and much like the board/people that put it on, its low on structure, high on having a good time. To be honest, if people are going to complain and make fusses about the way its run, then perhaps its better for all involved if those people dont come.

And as far as why people dont come to the RF game, i can't answer that. My speculation is that its because RF.net has so many amazing events, that people pick and choose the ones that are most convenient, and because there's always something else coming down the pike, its not a big deal to miss one, whereas the game over on fba was our only real official board sponsored event every year that we asked people to come out for. So pretty much EVERYONE who can come, comes. Lots of RGFers came, WBers came (and we never even posted anything on that board), STIers came (ditto-- no post). Its just a goofy good time event.

i really really really love the rf events more than anyone elses events ive been to. but i think its a shame and a mistake to make people feel obligated to attend one boards event over another, or to make people feel bad about going to one game over another.

All I can say is, we've been beyond happy with the way we've chosen to run our game, and it pays off in spades because attendance is huge (around 100 people every year i'd guess). Why mess with the format? Its great. We'll be doing it again next year, and I promise if I'm involved with it, i'll post it here right away, and you're all welcome to join us, or you can choose not to. Its just a softball game. There shouldn't really be arguments over these things.

When someone has a party, and they invite you, you go or you dont, right?

[happytypinggirl]

I showed up after all the event was over and hung with the lingerers and had a good time. At least I wasn't dumb enough to dance barefoot and get glass in my foot. twice.

And softball is the only real RF.Net that we don't want to promote elsewhere. If people for other boards want to come, they are welcome to. If they want to repost it, we don't care. But we don't go out of our way to invite the whole community, but we don't do it to be exclusionary. We just do it because it's ours. Trust me, I have other things planned coming up and the invites will be everywhere.

And any other boards who are running events are more than welcome to post them here. Our policy has generally changed from requiring permission to only requiring permission for "commercial ventures." (i.e. trying to make money off the board or its members)

hahahhahahahahhahahahahah! TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and jon, nothing wrong with having stuff just for the board. sometimes things can get overwhelming when you invite EVERYONE. you guys all do a great job with rf events and i always love the ones i come to.

[sailor]

To be honest, if people are going to complain and make fusses about the way its run, then perhaps its better for all involved if those people dont come.

some people may have gone overboard (i think most of it was aimed at rf.net leadership tho'), but essentially this is what just happened:

RFN: we feel unwelcome because we were last minute invites.

HTG: well, maybe it's best you don't come, then.

kinda wacky when broken down.

[jonyrotn]

Happy Typing Girl is utterly amazing..You'll get your reward in heaven..

[happytypinggirl]

some people may have gone overboard (i think most of it was aimed at rf.net leadership tho'), but essentially this is what just happened:

RFN: we feel unwelcome because we were last minute invites.

HTG: well, maybe it's best you don't come, then.

kinda wacky when broken down.

wow did you fuck that up. allow me to fix.

RFN: we feel unwelcome because we were last minute invites.
HTG: i am sooooooo sorry, that was a huge oversight and because we're disorganized and no hard feelings were intended, and we are sorry, and we really hope you come but we understand if you dont.
RFN Poster: well you should change your game cuz there should be more teams, and the names should be different, and why are you slighting NJ? and why can't there be a board team, etc etc etc.
HTG: well, thats cool, but we are really really really happy with the way we've been doing it...so, we'll look into some changes, and if you dig what we end up doing, join us. if you dont....no biggie, dont come. we'll see you at some other shindig.

[mikeyboy]

wow did you fuck that up. allow me to fix.

RFN: we feel unwelcome because we were last minute invites.
HTG: i am sooooooo sorry, that was a huge oversight and because we're disorganized and no hard feelings were intended, and we are sorry, and we really hope you come but we understand if you dont.
RFN Poster: well you should change your game cuz there should be more teams, and the names should be different, and why are you slighting NJ? and why can't there be a board team, etc etc etc.
HTG: well, thats cool, but we are really really really happy with the way we've been doing it...so, we'll look into some changes, and if you dig what we end up doing, join us. if you dont....no biggie, dont come. we'll see you at some other shindig.

I think sailor was just joking.

[reillyluck]

I think sailor was just joking.
we should have a disclaimer underneath his sig pic.

[happytypinggirl]

I think sailor was just joking.

yea but you know there's going to be at least 6 people who read that w/o knowing that, or w/o having read the rest of the thread.

oh and what was the name/brand of that dock? im gonna buy it tonite.

[mikeyboy]

yea but you know there's going to be at least 6 people who read that w/o knowing that, or w/o having read the rest of the thread.


Of course. Just wanted to note that sailor likely meant no offense.

oh and what was the name/brand of that dock? im gonna buy it tonite.

This is it (http://www.amazon.com/Micro-System-iPod-Cradle-Speaker/dp/B000GPLHXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1214183915&sr=8-1)

[Snoogans]

This was bullshit. WHY WERENT WE WELCOMED


WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[smiler grogan]

I don't care so much about softball so i'm probably not going to attend any board affliated
softball games. i am stiil upset that i wasn't personally invited to these events that i have no interest in.

good day to you all.

[mikeyboy]

This was bullshit. WHY WERENT WE WELCOMED


WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

What's this "we" garbage? Except for you, every one was welcome.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

maybe next year we can make a ronfez.net team to compete


from what people told me yesterday, it seemed like a good time

[Snoogans]

What's this "we" garbage? Except for you, every one was welcome.

I actually got shit for not going which kinda made me laugh. I didnt go to either game cause you guys cant meet my awesome salary demands.

[happytypinggirl]

maybe next year we can make a ronfez.net team to compete


from what people told me yesterday, it seemed like a good time

or you guys could just join the regional teams we already have. :) its not about board vs board and it seems to workout nicely.

btw, are you aware that standing with you and your brother at bar 9 is like being in a bumpercar ride? :smile:

[King Hippos Bandaid]

or you guys could just join the regional teams we already have. :) its not about board vs board and it seems to workout nicely.

btw, are you aware that standing with you guys at bar 9 is like being in a bumpercar ride? :smile:


we have no balance

its almost oompa loompa like


true, u guys have cool Jersies and such, much more prepared then the ronfez.net softball game

[Snoogans]

or you guys could just join the regional teams we already have. :) its not about board vs board and it seems to workout nicely.

btw, are you aware that standing with you and your brother at bar 9 is like being in a bumpercar ride? :smile:

At least Randy didnt attempt to headbutt you

[happytypinggirl]

At least Randy didnt attempt to headbutt you

dude, it was like being in between the butabi brothers

[Snoogans]

dude, it was like being in between the butabi brothers

I got a headbutt out on the sidewalk and actually was about to give him a real headbutt back, but Hippos ccame over and saved the day again

[spoon]

we have no balance

its almost oompa loompa like


true, u guys have cool Jersies and such, much more prepared then the ronfez.net softball game


Wow, finally someone gets the meaning of the argument here. Even though many have added their own issues with being left out, my issue is getting our game in much better order for the reg schmoes who actually care here.

[mikeyboy]

Wow, finally someone gets the meaning of the argument here. Even though many have added their own issues with being left out, my issue is getting our game in much better order for the reg schmoes who actually care here.

Dunno. You could volunteer to help set it up, I guess. Maybe you have already. I don't know, because it's Jon's baby, but that might be a step towards getting what it is you want with the game.

Not a cop out, but sometimes we find ourselves pulled in a lot of directions running this place, so we can't do all the things that it would be nice to do. If someone has a good idea and wants to run with it, and we're on board, feel free to step up.

[spoon]

Well you guessed it, many have stepped up and are helping in some areas but it's not really our place to "take control" of this thing. I've been coming since the first games, and unlike some others, I'd rather continue our traditional game versus jumping ship.

As for the other game, my only issue is getting a quicker heads up if we are indeed invited. It's not the main issue from my perspective, and it was already covered plenty so I understand the reasons. The more games the better in my mind and I am interested in playing in other games, I just don't want the RonFez.net game to go extinct. We used to have loaded games twice a year with lots of cool people, now it seems people attend based on the exposure and fucking airtime. To me, this is sad and to deny it is to be blind.

[mikeyboy]

it seems people attend based on the exposure and fucking airtime. To me, this is sad and to deny it is to be blind.

I'm denying it to a certain extent. I guess I must be blind.

If it gets airtime, more people know about it, so more people come. If you really think the people who know about it make the conscious decision to play in the softball game because it does or doesn't get show attention, I think you're a bit wrong-headed. People who want to play softball will play, people who don't, won't. Nobody should feel obligated to be there if they don't want to . If your comment was specifically addressed at me, I'm not going to bother to address it.

[spoon]

For the majority, sure it doesn't fit, but to say it's not an influencing factor these days as opposed to the past for some reason, is simply wrong. And I didn't mention ANYTHING about people having to attend shit, when in fact I'm stating the opposite in that our board does little these days to make our game work so I'm not about to blame them for not noticing or giving a shit. Hell, we ourselves hardly seem to. As for the comment being aimed at any individual, that on them or you in this case. It was a generality, with meaning to those it fits. Does it fit?

[mikeyboy]

Well you guessed it, many have stepped up and are helping in some areas but it's not really our place to "take control" of this thing.

Furthermore, my intention isn't to be smug, but if you don't feel it's your place to do something about it, why is it your place to complain? Let's keep it in perspective. This is a stupid, free messageboard where the members get together and have a good time. It has become a community, and the strength is in its members. If you have a problem with the way things are run, make a suggestion as to how things can be changed, or suggest a way you can help out, rather than complaining about the way things are. If the softball games aren't popular enough for your liking, promote them yourself or suggest ways to expand the games. You can't make people come if they aren't going to, but you can mae it more enticing. Honestly, I think it's that simple.

[mikeyboy]

As for the comment being aimed at any individual, that on them or you in this case. It was a generality, with meaning to those it fits. Does it fit?

No. It doesn't, but you've been throwing enough in my direction, that I feel the need to respond.

[spoon]

Furthermore, my intention isn't to be smug, but if you don't feel it's your place to do something about it, why is it your place to complain? Let's keep it in perspective. This is a stupid, free messageboard where the members get together and have a good time. It has become a community, and the strength is in its members. If you have a problem with the way things are run, make a suggestion as to how things can be changed, or suggest a way you can help out, rather than complaining about the way things are. If the softball games aren't popular enough for your liking, promote them yourself or suggest ways to expand the games. You can't make people come if they aren't going to, but you can mae it more enticing. Honestly, I think it's that simple.

Honestly, it's not bc control is an issue. Everytime a few of us wanted to make this better or work it differently we were turned down. Even at times told that dates don't work for them so it doesn't work at all. The same can be said with location and "legal" issues. So yes, we'll take over the rest that is showing up. I'm not trying to be smug either but when people give so-called suggestions they usually get met with the normal defensive attitude. I like the people at our games, including those who run the show, but let's just say it's seemingly is too much work for them year after year and I've constantly tried to add my voice and work to the effort only to be denied. Now we're to the point where the games are barely occurring year after year once let alone twice.

[spoon]

No. It doesn't, but you've been throwing enough in my direction, that I feel the need to respond.

Honestly, I haven't. If it seems I throw it your way it's bc you do run the site and are one of the few people who I figured we can attempt to tackle this issue with. Is this not the case?

I'm busting your balls on this game's attendance bc everyone said you were coming, that's it. I've done the same to that prick Snoogans as well. Work smork.

[CruelCircus]

I have a migraine and I just rubbed something weird on my husbands ass...

Group hug?

Wash your hands first.

[TjM]

Well come on.......Who won?

[happytypinggirl]

Well you guessed it, many have stepped up and are helping in some areas but it's not really our place to "take control" of this thing. I've been coming since the first games, and unlike some others, I'd rather continue our traditional game versus jumping ship.

As for the other game, my only issue is getting a quicker heads up if we are indeed invited. It's not the main issue from my perspective, and it was already covered plenty so I understand the reasons. The more games the better in my mind and I am interested in playing in other games, I just don't want the RonFez.net game to go extinct. We used to have loaded games twice a year with lots of cool people, now it seems people attend based on the exposure and fucking airtime. To me, this is sad and to deny it is to be blind.

you really think people attended because they wanted to be discussed on air? i really dont see that. maybe its that when R&F talk about something, people it gets in peoples head and R&F make it sound like more fun. or maybe its that when you know its going to be a dave vs earl component, it sounds like something you dont want to miss. i mean, we're all here because we love r&f, i dont think it makes you an asshole to want to be at the events that they talk about.

btw, wb softball game is coming up in july. if your'e interested, check out their board, i dont know details.

[angrymissy]

I go to whatever I'm free for.

This year, I had something going on during the rf game, so I went to the this one. It's as simple as that.

I do agree w/ Spoon though, that we could ramp up our softball game, as it's dropped way down in attendance since the first year. I'd suggest a more centralized location, with more promotion earlier on.

[NickyL0885]

im still waiting for a game played on LI. haha. I dont travel outside of Nassau and Suffolk. I admit it, im a pansy. Im too scared to try other places.....also, i get lost easily.

[Friday]

im still waiting for a game played on LI. haha. I dont travel outside of Nassau and Suffolk. I admit it, im a pansy. Im too scared to try other places.....also, i get lost easily.

Wackbag game is on July 12th at Eisenhower Park on Long Island.
The details are on that site... and they are pretty welcoming bunch.
I will be there!

[Sheeplovr]

and they are pretty welcoming bunch.
I will be there!


really?

[Friday]

really?

yes.

[Snoogans]

Honestly, I haven't. If it seems I throw it your way it's bc you do run the site and are one of the few people who I figured we can attempt to tackle this issue with. Is this not the case?

I'm busting your balls on this game's attendance bc everyone said you were coming, that's it. I've done the same to that prick Snoogans as well. Work smork.

Yea, what kinda douche actually cares about paying his bills when he can say fuck that and play softball with a bunch of scrubs

[JustJon]

I do agree w/ Spoon though, that we could ramp up our softball game, as it's dropped way down in attendance since the first year. I'd suggest a more centralized location, with more promotion earlier on.

If someone has a good location for us to play, lmk. I liked FBA's location, personally. Nice and convenient. :smile:

And we started promoting the softball game on the board 2 months in advance.

[angrymissy]

If someone has a good location for us to play, lmk. I liked FBA's location, personally. Nice and convenient. :smile:

And we started promoting the softball game on the board 2 months in advance.

I say book it out real early next year and shoot for a field in Manhattan. Srsly.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/facilities/af_baseball.html#sites

[DVonDudley]

Well come on.......Who won?

Let me put it this way.

Earl and Dave met in the finals.

And with Earl's team down several runs and with Earl talking with said ump (ME) ' That I just want to get up again in a big spot.'

And Earl gets his chance in the bottom of the 6th of 7 innings.

Bases FULL of Yankees, 2 outs, and Earl hits


http://z.about.com/d/phoenix/1/0/u/L/baseballslang03.jpg

to right center.

So the FAILDOZER strikes again.:lol:

[happytypinggirl]

If someone has a good location for us to play, lmk. I liked FBA's location, personally. Nice and convenient. :smile:

And we started promoting the softball game on the board 2 months in advance.

i'll vouch for that, there was tons of advance notice. and dont steal our spot ya mook!
lol.


and i agree, manhattan would be killer if you can get one.

[angrymissy]

I'm guessing you'd probably have to book it, like now, for next summer. And only certain fields have BBQ and booze allowed

[Jimbo_NY75]

Let me put it this way.

Earl and Dave met in the finals.

And with Earl's team down several runs and with Earl talking with said ump (ME) ' That I just want to get up again in a big spot.'

And Earl gets his chance in the bottom of the 6th of 7 innings.

Bases FULL of Yankees, 2 outs, and Earl hits "fly ball" to right center.
(i edited out the image so as to not have to scroll thru it again)

So the FAILDOZER strikes again.:lol:

as always a pleasure working with you sir

[spoon]

I say book it out real early next year and shoot for a field in Manhattan. Srsly.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/facilities/af_baseball.html#sites

That's been one of the biggest pushes indeed, it can't get any more "central" then central park (LI, NJ, NY and more). We all find ways to hit the bar nights, it really shouldn't be tough to get in for this, as this is the normal issue I hear.

And as Missy mentioned, the game just keeps getting the back burner and little work, so much that we didn't even have fucking bases this year. And if not for a few guys stepping up, we wouldn't have had players, chairs and more. By now one would think we should have at least a supply that goes beyond balls and a notebook. Even if it's deemed that money from the site shouldn't be used, I'm sure the regs would put in to have some bases on hand (in case) and other needed materials. However, the biggest issue comes in the flexibility in where we play, when we play and how the site internally works to help the game. Think about it, the game thread wasn't even a sticky....have you seen what gets deemed worthy of a sticky?

It's to the point where I truly believe it's a whatever event and nothing I've seen shows me anything different.

[sailor]

wouldn't parking be rougher in the city?

[spoon]

If someone has a good location for us to play, lmk. I liked FBA's location, personally. Nice and convenient. :smile:

And we started promoting the softball game on the board 2 months in advance.

And no offense Jon you know I consider you a friend, but you only like it bc it's "convenient" to you, not the board. I'm not saying it wouldn't and or couldn't work, but let's be honest and realize what's been the real motivating factors in almost all the decisions on this event over the last few years. To my eyes, it's been whatever is easier in terms of effort or driving distance, with the latter sometimes sacrificed if someone was willing to do the work with little assistance (eg. Doogie and Justice....hell even TooCute and Kaga way back). I'd love to have the first NYC game in central park, but you'd think it's impossible.

[spoon]

wouldn't parking be rougher in the city?



Sailor, how do we cope with such limitations for the bar 9 events and other city functions. It's a once or twice a year type event, and car pooling is always the nature of our games in the past.

And I'm not saying it HAS to be NYC, but it would be pretty cool and help revive our dying games.

[reillyluck]

there's gotta be at least one park with parking. Park-ing. duh.

[spoon]

there's gotta be at least one park with parking. Park-ing. duh.

WOonk

[angrymissy]

I think a city game would be awesome and draw a lot of people in.

The only obstacle I see is alcohol... Are we doing a 2nd game this year? I could look into it.

Randalls Island has multiple fields and allows Barbequing too

[mikeyboy]

I say book it out real early next year and shoot for a field in Manhattan. Srsly.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/facilities/af_baseball.html#sites

I've been looking into this a bit. So far, It doesn't look to me that alcohol is permitted in any of the NYC parks, which might be an issue. If anyone can find information otherwise, please let me know.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I've been looking into this a bit. So far, It doesn't look to me that alcohol is permitted in any of the NYC parks, which might be an issue. If anyone can find information otherwise, please let me know.

Softball can not be played without alcohol

Next Year we need mini kegs w dixie cups at first and third base

[spoon]

I think a city game would be awesome and draw a lot of people in.

The only obstacle I see is alcohol... Are we doing a 2nd game this year? I could look into it.

My thoughts are that late August is best (weather and timing) and 08/23 seems perfectly placed in front of Labor Day holiday. The 16th seems ok too, but the first two weeks of August is too hot and close. In my mind weekends after Labor Day are also fine but this is surely something we'd need to put out there to the rest of the board. You and Jeff were surely missed time around, hope to see u guys soon where your car doesn't get smashed!

And just so it's out there, I heard rumblings to a second game being lined up by Justice for these times, perhaps not official, not sure. However, I'm sure everyone could get together and work out the dates and logistics as long as everyone here is cool with it. Also, what's this other "in the works" idea you have Jon that I've heard whispers of? This is the problem with us regs making moves as it always seems not to fit or can't be done.

It's simply not as easy as us taking charge, it has to be worked out with the normal people who put this together vs two opposing forces. It just seems some care more than others.

[angrymissy]

I've been looking into this a bit. So far, It doesn't look to me that alcohol is permitted in any of the NYC parks, which might be an issue. If anyone can find information otherwise, please let me know.

I think the deal is, you might have to purchase an alcohol permit. The only parks in Manhattan that have BBQ AND Softball fields and aren't in Spanish Harlem are:

Randall's Island
Ward's Island
East River Park.

I'll look into it.

[Hottub]

If no new sites come up, are we still doing the August game up by Doogie?

[mikeyboy]

It's simply not as easy as us taking charge, it has to be worked out with the normal people who put this together vs two opposing forces. It just seems some care more than others.

Opposing forces? Seriously? Please clarify.

[spoon]

Jesus Mikey, you ever think I'm speaking in generalities in an effort NOT to name names. I think I've been respectful and have the right intentions, but when efforts are shot down year after year about fields, locations, ideas and more, YES opposing forces is a good descriptive term. Hit me on AIM or PM, bc I'm not going to make this a fight in public to please you. Again, if it doesn't fit for you, perhaps it isn't aimed at you. Hell, this isn't supposed to be an attempt to cause trouble, in fact, it's the opposite. The past is only mentioned bc we need to learn from it and work together for the interest of the board, game and the people involved versus individuals. Which sadly, no matter how many times you come back at me with your lawyer tactics, is simply the case.

So I ask you Mikey, are you helping make this a more welcoming, better, more fun game at a great location, or are you too busy going on the defensive?

[spoon]

If no new sites come up, are we still doing the August game up by Doogie?

I haven't even heard a thing on this one yet? Anyone?

[mikeyboy]

Jesus Mikey, you ever think I'm speaking in generalities in an effort NOT to name names. I think I've been respectful and have the right intentions, but when efforts are shot down year after year about fields, locations, ideas and more, YES opposing forces is a good descriptive term. Hit me on AIM or PM, bc I'm not going to make this a fight in public to please you. Again, if it doesn't fit for you, perhaps it isn't aimed at you. Hell, this isn't supposed to be an attempt to cause trouble, in fact, it's the opposite. The past is only mentioned bc we need to learn from it and work together for the interest of the board, game and the people involved versus individuals. Which sadly, no matter how many times you come back at me with your lawyer tactics, is simply the case.

So I ask you Mikey, are you helping make this a more welcoming, better, more fun game at a great location, or are you too busy going on the defensive?

Um, neither, I guess...

I don't even know why I've been pulled into this. I'm not involved in planning the logistics of softball...ever. This has always been Jon's event because he's a lot more into softball than I am. I don't even play. I also have nothing to do with the alleged vetoing of ideas or turning down offers to help. Am I obligated to jump into the planning of this event just because I'm an admin of this site? Of course not. All of the staff does a lot of work to on many different aspects of this place in order to keep it running. Also we don't get paid. My focus has been on other aspects of the site and other events. I'm sure you'll say that I'm only interested in those aspects and events that get me exposure. Right. Whatever. I'm just bothered that I'm expected to jump through hoops just because you want me to. Regardless, I've been doing some kind of monkey dance looking into fields in NYC this afternoon.

This "lawyer tactics" thing is bullshit. All I've done is tried to look into the problems and reacted when someone makes it about me. Calling "lawyer tacticts" is just an easy way to deflect responding to something directly.

I've said it before -- if you think something needs to be improved, make a suggestion or offer to help rather than just bitching that we're not doing enough. I've talked to Jon, and he says that offers to help are accepted and are often an integral part of the event. What is not cool is being expected to snap to attention because someone wants us to do something differently. It's one thing to offer suggestions and feedback (which we do consider), but that type of entitlement is another thing completely.

Anyway...

This is what I've seen so far in this thread:

we need a better location: we're looking into Manhattan

We need more lead time: we had 2 months. If we get a Manhattan field, we'll likely have even more because we'll need to do it so far in advance

We need better organization: I understand we didn't have bases last time. Okay. Maybe this is where the members can step up. Do we need a softball committee? I won't speak for Jon, but if a group of members wants to take the initiative to make sure that our bases are covered (pun not intended), I wouldn't have a problem with that.

We need better promotion: This is where we reach the crossroards. Better promotion means off-board promotion (i.e. seeing if the show will plug it, promoting on other boards, considering board vs. board games), because we nearly saturated board promotion. Sure, it was stated that the softball threads weren't sticky, but that's minor because the threads were active, and it was most likely an oversight anwyay. Doing off-board promotion means conscoously going against the decision to make our games primarily board-only events. I haven't been involved in softball that much, so it certainly isn't my decision to make. It probably should be up for debate though.

Anything else? Seriously. If anyone else has any suggestions as to how we can improve our games, we are all ears.

[Sinestro]

Anything else? Seriously. If anyone else has any suggestions as to how we can improve our games, we are all ears.


We could "script" the games like wrestling. Making it Softball sports entertainment.


7th inning stretch and have prizes.


If a team scores 20 runs, free corndogs for everyone. ("Saw that watching semi-pro").




I like the more intimate atmosphere of the rf.net games. Sure it's a small group but it's just a bunch of peeps hanging out playing softball, drinking and eating. It may not be the "BIG" event that some people would like it to be but I like it.

I think Jon and Justice and whoever else does it, does a good job. It takes alot of work and effort. They may not have had the bases but Justice pulled a whole picnic table set and other stuff from his car this year setting stuff up because the sandlot kids and their folks hogged up the spot where they usually have the softball game.


Now only if Jon would move over to the 1st base position.......:innocent:

[spoon]

So it's about "entitlement" huh? Wow, I've been here for just as long as you and that has NEVER been the case in any way. And by tactics it's obvious you kept throwing it back on me rather then actually taking me up on the offer to hear me out in private on AIM or PM. I guess that's simply another case of entitlement I throw around. You said it yourself MB, you haven't been involved in this event much if at all, so why are YOU taking this so personally versus stepping in to help or stating it's not your baby. I can't help it if you feel the need to respond to things I've CONSTANTLY stated aren't aimed at one particular person, but rather, issues tackled with generalities.

I've deflected nothing Mike, nothing. If anything, I've been guilty of keeping this a general discussion without throwing out specifics and attacking any past specific actions or lack there of. To state I'm just bitching is to either be misled or simply wrong. I think some egos need to be checked before anything good can come from this. Nobody, nobody thinks you should have to jump through hoops for us or anyone for that matter. Just let it be known that we're wasting the efforts of a lot of good people who want and have tried to help. And the rest of the shit the board does is usually top shelf, hence the reason we think this event needs work....it's that simple.

Overall, if you're on board for making this a better event then I feel something was accomplished already, as you have done good jobs with events in the past. The setup of making this a board (RF.net) specific event is fine, that's not the issue. It's more an issue with making it better from within, no expansion. It's a close knit group of people who attend this thing, and it'd be nice to involve a lot of people who surely would like to put an effort into making it even better and expanding it from within, along with outside people which have always been welcome.

[Sinestro]

Spoon kinda has a point. Go figure.

[spoon]

We could "script" the games like wrestling. Making it Softball sports entertainment.


7th inning stretch and have prizes.


If a team scores 20 runs, free corndogs for everyone. ("Saw that watching semi-pro").




I like the more intimate atmosphere of the rf.net games. Sure it's a small group but it's just a bunch of peeps hanging out playing softball, drinking and eating. It may not be the "BIG" event that some people would like it to be but I like it.

I think Jon and Justice and whoever else does it, does a good job. It takes alot of work and effort. They may not have had the bases but Justice pulled a whole picnic table set and other stuff from his car this year setting stuff up because the sandlot kids and their folks hogged up the spot where they usually have the softball game.


Now only if Jon would move over to the 1st base position.......:innocent:


And I've stated before that Justice has put in a ton to these games and that's not my issue. Without Tom, we wouldn't have had tables, grills and stds :wink::bye:. Also, I too love the intimate feel of our games, but it is like a high school reunion with no new blood usually, and that's not what the site should be about. I hate clicks, and love to meet new people, of late it hasn't been the same at these games in these respects. Our games have never taken the feel of the ronfez royalty dominated events, where everyone has as much say AT THE GAME as anyone else and I give Jon most of the credit for that. Still, are we all happy with barely enough to field two teams (thanks to MDR) and one person taking on all the responsibilities. We used to put in jersey orders, have contests and tons of other shit. Now it's barely hanging on.

[Sinestro]

We used to put in jersey orders, have contests and tons of other shit.


I would buy a jersey if they sold one.

[Uncle Inky]

Haha Poor Mikey



Great seeing you Sat bro

[sailor]

why not just make spoon the mini-mod of softball?

[mdr55]

And I've stated before that Justice has put in a ton to these games and that's not my issue. Without Tom, we wouldn't have had tables, grills and stds :wink::bye:. Also, I too love the intimate feel of our games, but it is like a high school reunion with no new blood usually, and that's not what the site should be about. I hate clicks, and love to meet new people, of late it hasn't been the same at these games in these respects. Our games have never taken the feel of the ronfez royalty dominated events, where everyone has as much say AT THE GAME as anyone else and I give Jon most of the credit for that. Still, are we all happy with barely enough to field two teams (thanks to MDR) and one person taking on all the responsibilities. We used to put in jersey orders, have contests and tons of other shit. Now it's barely hanging on.



Woot Woot! I got a shout out.:thumbup:


Fuck. I'ts only Spoon, he got no pull here.:down: But he seems like a cool guy anyway.:smoke:

Now only if he can remember to tell his lady to bake those cookies.:wink:



Still trying to figure out what he means by this though::huh:

Still, are we all happy with barely enough to field two teams (thanks to MDR)


Does that mean it's Good or No Good?:unsure:



Smiley for smiley faces:lol:

[Marc with a c]

watch this with the sound off. it's much stranger that way.

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[spoon]

Seriously, WTF Earl?!

I guess he's into sports psychology. Now if only he would put that type of prep into getting laid he might come out of his shell.

And Marc, it was indeed stating that ur the only reason we had enough.

Just for you.....--->:wacko:

[happytypinggirl]

Haha Poor Mikey
hahahahhahahaha. i know! mikey got hit with the lawyer tactics line. dont hate me for my laugh-- its just nice not to feel alone. aw man mikey i am gonna buy you a beer next time i see you. much love to you. :wub:

[spoon]

hahahahhahahaha. i know! mikey got hit with the lawyer tactics line. dont hate me for my laugh-- its just nice not to feel alone. aw man mikey i am gonna buy you a beer next time i see you. much love to you. :wub:

Yah, bc it's a fucking line deb right. It had absolutely NOTHING to do with the way he kept trying to put a different spin on things and put me on the defense when he himself stated he didn't have much knowledge of the subject. Sure, this discussion wasn't about you, but God damn your smug attitude is about as tiresome as the night you thought you controlled every fucking seat at the strip club event. It's like you just want to keep dropping truly passive aggressive bullshit left and right. Now hurry and go get that beer.

Looks like I got hit with the I'm more important smug attitude approach, forgive me for laughing...aahahahahahahahahahaha.

[Friday]

wow.
this has gotten serious.
seems to be the norm around here lately.

first, i don't pay any mind to the FBA game because it is for them, and that is just fine.
Last year i asked Sgt Magoo a few days before if he could add me to a team and was promptly advised that there was no room for me. So be it.

I enjoy the .net games, because many of the players are the same people who have been coming out since 2002. There is a bond there that transcends anything involving radio promotion, or even inter-webs mingling. We ALL get to play and have a fantastic time doing so.
To be honest, I miss the crowds that used to come to the .net games. Even producers like Staples would favor our game and .netters would flock ... even to Long Island to play a few rounds of softball with their buddays.

But now there are multiple boards... and people have moved on and found stronger bonds elsewhere. It's human nature, really. Especially in a community such as this. Always growing, ever-increasing the show's fan base. Who would complain about that?! Not I.

The only issue I would take with the FBA game being on our site this year is that it was posted just 3 days prior to the game itself. At that point.... why bother? Most of us have plans... and the few who do go onto FBA or RFG would already know about the game.
The gesture, while well intentioned, did seem a bit backhanded. That's all.

Sure, our RF.net game is in dire need of some CPR.... and I would be more than happy to volunteer for a spot on that committee. But I don't think finger pointing is the best way to go about it.
I am all about fresh starts these days.... and the Softball game is no exception.

Feel free to PM or email me.... I would love, love, LOVE to have another softball game this year. Even one that is for ALL of the boards... late summer..... random teams.... just crazy buddays getting together and playing ball. Late August? Bring it on. Let's do this.

:)

[Kevin]

Spoon.. truth be told, i do not think it would make a difference to even bother with your time and effort. these people have their egos so high up their asses that they wont even bother with you.

[spoon]

Spoon.. truth be told, i do not think it would make a difference to even bother with your time and effort. these people have their egos so high up their asses that they wont even bother with you.

It does seem to be the case, because everytime anyone gives feedback that isn't five star, the elite come out pick fights/change the discussion.

See Gvac for more examples.

[happytypinggirl]

Yah, bc it's a fucking line deb right. It had absolutely NOTHING to do with the way he kept trying to put a different spin on things and put me on the defense when he himself stated he didn't have much knowledge of the subject. Sure, this discussion wasn't about you, but God damn your smug attitude is about as tiresome as the night you thought you controlled every fucking seat at the strip club event. It's like you just want to keep dropping truly passive aggressive bullshit left and right. Now hurry and go get that beer.

Looks like I got hit with the I'm more important smug attitude approach, forgive me for laughing...aahahahahahahahahahaha.

oh for goodness sake, we were seated at ONE TABLE, (not every seat in the place), like any normal person going into a club, and we had a tab going. let it go.

if i was being passive aggressive, i apologize. i had intended to be more direct. but the lawyer tactics thing is bullshit. he answered you. thats all. no tactics. and that same line has been used on me by one or two people, so i feel for mikeyboy having to put up with it.

i got involved here initially because when you dont mention names, you put everyone who has any relation to the events being discussed on the defensive...not because they're guilty, but because they are the people involved.

i dont get the beer comment though. whats that about?

[happytypinggirl]

The only issue I would take with the FBA game being on our site this year is that it was posted just 3 days prior to the game itself. At that point.... why bother? Most of us have plans... and the few who do go onto FBA or RFG would already know about the game. The gesture, while well intentioned, did seem a bit backhanded. That's all.

:)

the reason why bother is because there are lots of people who dont have plans or might change their plans to go. i always figure better late than never. even if only one person accepts. also, since ron and fez brought it up on the show, i figured a few people might take interest based on that, and thought the information should be out there should people take an interest in attending. im sure there are other people who were happy to be invited, and infact, i know it to be the case because a few showed up.

[Friday]

the reason why bother is because there are lots of people who dont have plans or might change their plans to go. i always figure better late than never. even if only one person accepts. also, since ron and fez brought it up on the show, i figured a few people might take interest based on that, and thought the information should be out there should people take an interest in attending. im sure there are other people who were happy to be invited, and infact, i know it to be the case because a few showed up.

and this is great .... i heard it was a fantastic time!
but in the future, maybe have it posted earlier so that those of us who are interested in attending have enough notice.

and with regards to my own experiences, being denied a spot on a team, maybe the earlier posting will allow those of us who are softball players to be included in more than just the other festivities. And that may sway some of us to attend... further increasing the board unity we all strive for.

[Mafialife Chris]

and this is great .... i heard it was a fantastic time!
but in the future, maybe have it posted earlier so that those of us who are interested in attending have enough notice.

and with regards to my own experiences, being denied a spot on a team, maybe the earlier posting will allow those of us who are softball players to be included in more than just the other festivities. And that may sway some of us to attend... further increasing the board unity we all strive for.

YESSSSSSSSSSS.. Thats it.

The Unity Softball Game.

Has a good ring to it :)

Let's have a sitdown.

Seeeeeeeeeeyuh!

[spoon]

oh for goodness sake, we were seated at ONE TABLE, (not every seat in the place), like any normal person going into a club, and we had a tab going. let it go.

if i was being passive aggressive, i apologize. i had intended to be more direct. but the lawyer tactics thing is bullshit. he answered you. thats all. no tactics. and that same line has been used on me by one or two people, so i feel for mikeyboy having to put up with it.

i got involved here initially because when you dont mention names, you put everyone who has any relation to the events being discussed on the defensive...not because they're guilty, but because they are the people involved.

i dont get the beer comment though. whats that about?

The beer comment came from this, "aw man mikey i am gonna buy you a beer next time i see you", nothing more.

As for the rest, quite simply he didn't aswer me. Unless you consider questions answers, then yes, ur right. Overall this has gotten out of hand bc I only had good intentions for bringing this topic up. However, it seems one can't have any ideas or issues with anything or that said person gets attacked and tagged a complainer. Funny thing is, I was putting shit out there for discussion, not firing questions at anyone specifically. Yet some seemingly have found a need to get defensive.

[happytypinggirl]

The beer comment came from this, "aw man mikey i am gonna buy you a beer next time i see you", nothing more.

As for the rest, quite simply he didn't aswer me. Unless you consider questions answers, then yes, ur right. Overall this has gotten out of hand bc I only had good intentions for bringing this topic up. However, it seems one can't have any ideas or issues with anything or that said person gets attacked and tagged a complainer. Funny thing is, I was putting shit out there for discussion, not firing questions at anyone specifically. Yet some seemingly have found a need to get defensive.

i agree with your intentions and you may not have realized that you put some people on the defensive, but go back and take a re-read of some of the earlier posts, and try to see how you would have read them if you were me or MB. if those posts had said, hey guys, they seem to have a huge event here, lets see if we can make our game better, none of this would have happened. or maybe if that issue had been brought up in its own thread it wouldnt have put anyone on the defensive. i dunno. i apologize for being snarky. its just like i said, i've been attacked for that same thing, (lawyer tactics) and it sucks.

[BoondockSaint]

Jackie Chiles would never stand for this.

[Kevin]

Jackie Chiles would never stand for this.

http://www.geocities.com/seinfeld_soundbites/jackie3.jpg

[BoondockSaint]

http://www.geocities.com/seinfeld_soundbites/jackie3.jpg

It's quite obvious that HTG's actions have been lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous!

[spoon]

Talk about defusing a situation. Hilarious BDSaint.

[DVonDudley]

as always a pleasure working with you sir

Pleasure working the games again with you sir.

Look forward to next year.:thumbup:

[angrymissy]

YESSSSSSSSSSS.. Thats it.

The Unity Softball Game.

Has a good ring to it :)

Let's have a sitdown.

Seeeeeeeeeeyuh!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/angrymissy/100_0372.jpg

[happytypinggirl]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/angrymissy/100_0372.jpg

and i shook hands with fred. :tongue:

[angrymissy]

and i shook hands with fred. :tongue:

now, now, lets not get crazy here

[Caseyelan]

and i shook hands with fred. :tongue:

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/shc-ch.jpg

[happytypinggirl]

no, really, i did!

[Caseyelan]

no, really, i did!

again, I say this:

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/shc-ch.jpg


BURN OFF YOUR HAND.

NAO.

[CruelCircus]

Bump.

I wanted people to start trashing HTG again.

Just kidding.
I figured I'd remind everyone that tomorrow (Saturday, 7/12) is the Wackbag Softball game at Eisenhower Park on Long Island. It's open to all. I'm attending and I think Friday is, as well, so there's a bit of .Net representin'.

Details here:

http://www.wackbag.com/showpost.php?p=2738500&postcount=753

Be there or be quadrilateral and rhomboid!

[Sheeplovr]

Bump.

I'm attending so there's a bit of .Net representin'.


lies

and the too big sig pic proves it

[happytypinggirl]

Bump.

I wanted people to start trashing HTG again.

Just kidding.
I figured I'd remind everyone that tomorrow (Saturday, 7/12) is the Wackbag Softball game at Eisenhower Park on Long Island. It's open to all. I'm attending and I think Friday is, as well, so there's a bit of .Net representin'.

Details here:

http://www.wackbag.com/showpost.php?p=2738500&postcount=753

Be there or be quadrilateral and rhomboid!

OMG YOU INVITED EVERYONE TOOOOO LATE!!!!! ITS NOT A REAL INVITE!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

:wub:

[ChrisTheCop]

OMG YOU INVITED EVERYONE TOOOOO LATE!!!!! ITS NOT A REAL INVITE!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

:wub:

I know youre joking, but again....it is kinda late notice.

I'd be unable to make it anyway, as I'll be working the Bon Jovi crowd,
but the point is... nothing has been learned from the previous debacle.

[Friday]

i'm a goin

afterwards people are going to FH Reilly's and it will be my first time there :clap:

[AngelAmy]

i'm a goin

afterwards people are going to FH Reilly's and it will be my first time there :clap:

get the buffalo chicken spring roll appetizer....its delish.

[Reephdweller]

get the buffalo chicken spring roll appetizer....its delish.



Mmmmmmmmmmmmm maybe I'll get that tonight.

[CruelCircus]

Wackbag game is on July 12th at Eisenhower Park on Long Island.
The details are on that site... and they are pretty welcoming bunch.
I will be there!
I know youre joking, but again....it is kinda late notice.

I'd be unable to make it anyway, as I'll be working the Bon Jovi crowd,
but the point is... nothing has been learned from the previous debacle.

Umm, nooooo...

It was mentioned previously when this thread was originally active.

There was plenty of notice. This was a mere courtesy bump.

Your apology is accepted in advance.

[sailor]

Umm, nooooo...

It was mentioned previously when this thread was originally active.

There was plenty of notice. This was a mere courtesy bump.

Your apology is accepted in advance.

i don't care either way, but i don't think buried in another thread really counts if ya think aboot it.

[~Katja~]

umm, won't be able to make it for this one either.
I have my son's monkey birthday bash today. who wants to come? toddlers, monkey cupcakes, monkey pool and ice cream, lots of sugar so their parents will love to take them home :D

[sailor]

umm, won't be able to make it for this one either.
I have my son's monkey birthday bash today. who wants to come? toddlers, monkey cupcakes, monkey pool and ice cream, lots of sugar so their parents will love to take them home :D

you got your son a monkey? and celebrate the monkey's birthday?? best. mom. ever.

[~Katja~]

you got your son a monkey? and celebrate the monkey's birthday?? best. mom. ever.

no monkey...lol I was the monkey, really.. and the cupcakes, the pool... some toys...
http://lh4.ggpht.com/katja.kruppe/SHljzi9E0BI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/nLp8DsaS1Rc/Lukas%20and%20Mom.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh5.ggpht.com/katja.kruppe/SHjdUXDDYGI/AAAAAAAAD1w/GgwofyDyeh0/IMG_5402.JPG?imgmax=640
http://lh6.ggpht.com/katja.kruppe/SHjwDMq5mSI/AAAAAAAAD18/AIsePOsF1-o/IMG_5403.JPG?imgmax=576

[Jennitalia]

holy crap, those monkey cakes are just awesome!

[~Katja~]

he did not eat them though. He just blew out the candles and spit on them... lol
wrapped up for the guests to take ;)

I am nice like that. hahaha

[Reephdweller]

no monkey...lol I was the monkey, really.. and the cupcakes, the pool... some toys...
http://lh4.ggpht.com/katja.kruppe/SHljzi9E0BI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/nLp8DsaS1Rc/Lukas%20and%20Mom.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh5.ggpht.com/katja.kruppe/SHjdUXDDYGI/AAAAAAAAD1w/GgwofyDyeh0/IMG_5402.JPG?imgmax=640
http://lh6.ggpht.com/katja.kruppe/SHjwDMq5mSI/AAAAAAAAD18/AIsePOsF1-o/IMG_5403.JPG?imgmax=576


Those little cakes are so cute!

[Hottub]

Katja,
That picture of you and your son is awesome.
Put it up in the Our Kids thread right away!:thumbup:

[~Katja~]

hehe, thank you.
SO how did the softball game go today?

[~Katja~]

Katja,
That picture of you and your son is awesome.
Put it up in the Our Kids thread right away!:thumbup:

ok, will search for it :D I was looking to put it there but came across this one first.

[ChrisTheCop]

i don't care either way, but i don't think buried in another thread really counts if ya think aboot it.

I thought that was weird as well.... sure hope I dont owe them another apology. Hope all that heard about it had fun.

[Gmann]

I want cupcakes now

[JustJon]

Katja, you're a meanie for inviting us with such short notice. Next time, we want further notice so we all can make it! :tongue:

[Friday]

hehe, thank you.
SO how did the softball game go today?

katja you and your son are beautiful... and now i want monkey cakes!!!
the game was a great time, thank you :)

I thought that was weird as well.... sure hope I dont owe them another apology. Hope all that heard about it had fun.

i just mentioned it in passing earlier in the thread because i know some of us are very much into playing softball, and i knew if someone was truly interested that they could go to the other board and look up the details. that's all.

the game was a great time.... and because of them, my batting avg. is getting even better! wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :clap:

however, i also now have a pretty nasty abrasion on my right shin from dive-flailing for a ball that Lax hit to my right. ouchies!

(oh and yes, Jon... some people dive for a ball while playing 2nd base :bye: )

[~Katja~]

Katja, you're a meanie for inviting us with such short notice. Next time, we want further notice so we all can make it! :tongue:

Next year I will send you the monkey invites. I can actually send you one per e-mail, and you can do what almost all invited did and just ignore it :D


katja you and your son are beautiful... and now i want monkey cakes!!!
the game was a great time, thank you :)



Thank you and thank you. I think there is a joke somewhere within these monkey cupcakes... I have decided to call them "Black Earl" cakes now :D


I am glad the game was fun.

I did not really know about it, I tend to skip threads on here.

It's all about cross promoting it if you want "others" to join...

[happytypinggirl]

Thank you and thank you. I think there is a joke somewhere within these monkey cupcakes... I have decided to call them "Black Earl" cakes now :D



:innocent: