wsoxfan

yep kraven seems pretty cool, we just need to get her out to an SGC event now...

when your team needs 4 things to happen to make the playoffs and you can only control 1 of them (win the all remaining games), I pretty much rule my team out of the playoffs... can you imagine if we went 10-6 and no playoffs????

Thank you. I really dont feel strong after these past 24 hours tho.

I'm glad it was a good visit. Things will be better. It won't get easier - but over time it should get better.
I know it's hard to not dwell in the memories of a better time. But you have a lot of time left to make new memories. And at some point they will be as sweet as the old ones....

Thanks for your comment and I know I'm so lucky to have the great wife I have and that you had that same experience. I'm also glad that you found someone that will help you in the next phase of your life and make you happy.

Also I agree that [Lizabeth] is one of the best friends on SG.

Glad you got to spend time with at least one of your daughters. With the economy all topsy turvy I imagine it will be a different sort of holiday season for many here, but also a time to pull together.

I got my tree up already. Maybe there won't be so much under it this time, but no matter. For some reason, I'm feeling particularly festive and optimistic that this year will be spent focusing on the important things.

I hope you achieve that "peace of mind" you seek. As for me, I'm still here... alive and kicking.

I hope that despite some of the circumstances that you have a lovely holiday too. As for me, the house is clean and pretty. I got the last fresh Butterball in the store today. Felt kind of guilty when seconds after I picked it up and walked away I heard a lady asking one of the clerks if they had anymore fresh Butterballs. I have all the fixings and my plan is to get up really early make the meal and then make the 180 mile drive to my parents and surprise them. I had called them last weekend to give them the disappointing news that I had so much work stuff pending that I didn't think I could make it....which was true, but I got more handled than expected and what the hell....it's Thanksgiving, right?

I had a nice and mellow Turkey day. Thank you and hope you had a nice one

Keep hanging in there, bro. The can-do, American spirit lives on.

I could not be more happy. Hope won.

By the way, the "ignore" button was simply made for folks like spinmonster6billion. I recommend you take ad vantage of this useful feature as there is no reasoning with that nonsense. Just some friendly advice.

So surprised to find someone who feels the same way I do about this election. I have zero faith in the polls.

I really hope next we can finally meet up. Today I finally for MRI follow-up at 3:30; had to push the appt back. They put like 8 shots of lidocaine/muscle relaxants in my shoulders and neck. And I have to go to PT 3x a week.

I have an appointment with a recruiter Monday morning. Reallly good friend of my good friend here. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I just need a job right now to start paying some of my medical bills down before they get really bad.

Sounds like a really difficult place to be. So sorry. Only you know what you want and what is best.

i mean, 99% of the people i've interacted with via this site have been amazing. it's just that 1% that ruins it for me.

i spoke with her today, while she was on her way to work. from what i gather, she's been working a lot and has been very busy.

Oh, this election has been over for over two weeks by this point. The question is no longer "will McCain lose" , the question now is "how much will McCain lose by". When Pat Buchannan comes out and admits that the Republican candidate has no shot, it says a lot. When William F. Buckley's oldest son comes out in favor of Obama, it says even more.
If you study the McCain campaign (and calling it a 'campaign' is like referring to someone cutting their own leg off, with a rusty saw, as 'surgery'. Technically correct, but somehow missing the point) its actions have become more and more erratic. The fact that they are concerned about their standing in states such as Kentucky and Nebraska says a great deal. The fact that they refuse to admit defeat in states such as Iowa and Wisconsin says even more.
I'm no longer worried about whether or not Obama will win. What I'm concerned about is that spot of hatred which the McCain campaign seems intent on stirring up.
There are loose nuts in this nation. We all know that, and there is no way to get rid of them. However, the last thing we as a nation need is for them to become riled up, especially at rallies where they are given official condolence, of a sort.
I have no need to paint for you a picture of the violence that is inherent in American politics. You're older than I am and, as a result, lived through the last great wave of it. What I'm personally terrified of is the thought of one of these wing nuts, after the election is over, attempting to take electoral action into their own hands.
This is all the more pressing with the economy sinking lower and lower. People have a tendency of moving to more extreme positions during times of instability, and we're currently wading into one (I say wading into, because I don't believe we've reached the bottom yet. I still doubt this will be another Great Depression, but I do suspect it will give the late 70s and early 80s a run for their money).
Of course, there is hope. FDR manages to die of health related issues, despite an attempt on his life in the days leading up to inauguration day. Teddy Roosevelt managed to survive in 1912 as well. One could even point out that Truman survived an ill-fated attempt on his own life by Puerto Rico nationalists.
If this fails to salve your fears, I suppose that its not meant too. I'm of the growing fear that McCain-Palin's sewing the seeds of racism, unintentionally or not, is going to end up reaping a harvest we'll all have to deal with. The thought bothers me greatly. However, I also have to assume that Obama knew the risks when he took his first steps into this race, and knows exactly what he's doing. And, considering the campaign he's run so far, I'm willing to say that if he's not greatly worried, neither should we.

that certainly does not make sense to call any Chicago team a Zephyr

Actually, no. I'm an Eagles fan. My dad is from Pennsylvania, and everyone on that side of the family are Eagles fans, except my dad, who is a Steelers fan. We've always been hyper-competitive about sports, so we could never like the same teams. I chose the Eagles, naturally. He also had an affinity for the Cubs, hence the White Sox for me.

oh honey you do seem to be in a very delicate situation and one I wouldn't general give advise on. However, since you requested my input I'll say just this... honesty. Be it to yourself and to her. It may be hard to do... fear of hurting feelings but think if more time went on and you still felt the same way or even "worse". Be gentle with your words and you can NEVER go wrong w/ honesty.

And reminder we are in a time when everyone is hurting cause of too little money. And everyone is subject to human emotions and thoughts of all sorts during life. Your never too mature to be vulnerable or confused.

My initial purpose in dropping by was to say I'm sorry your Sox didn't make it. I know it means a lot to you and I was looking forward to the matchup that we will now not get. Having looked at your post I think I will offer again how much I respect and appreciate you and admire your sincere candor, too. You may not feel like it but I tell you with a particular authority that you are a most courageous man. That said, you are clearly nearing or at a crossroads where the path your life takes over the next while will depend on all of your many strengths and good fortune. I could offer up advice, and it would be sincere, but you are already so articulate around your current status that anything I could add would be more of a load than a lightening.

I believe in you and your abilities and choice making. I am certain that you will find a path far more agreeable and appropriate than I ever would.

Just wait until next year.