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tibbir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:46 PM
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The Astros just won their first ever playoff series against Atlanta.
Score was 12 to 3. They definitely didn't choke like the did last night. It's nice to have some good news. :toast:
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Fenris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:47 PM
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1. Hurrah!
Finally!
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tibbir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:48 PM
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3. You've got that right.
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The Traveler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:48 PM
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2. Good news? You call that good news?
Edited on Mon Oct-11-04 10:48 PM by robg
But I'll drink to your success anyway

:toast:

(P.S.: We'll getcha next time!)
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tibbir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:49 PM
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4. It's all in your perspective
I appreciate your good wishes regardless.
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teach1st Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:55 PM
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5. Congrats Houston Fans...
...I'm Braves down to my last chop, but ya'll deserved this one.
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Lady Effingbroke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:58 PM
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6. Thanks, teach1st!
Classy and graceful! :toast:
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mermaid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 10:59 PM
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7. Thanks!!
Edited on Mon Oct-11-04 11:26 PM by mermaid
Y'all sure as hell made us WORK for it!! Helluva series, Braves, y'all just wouldn't lay down and die...I tip my 'Stros cap to you for that!

But I'm partying my ASS off tonight!!

Popped me a bottle o' champagne, and I'm going crazy...shit, even my DOG is going nuts right now!!

This one's for YOU, Ken Caminiti!! This one's for YOU, J. R. Richard!!

We love you...we miss you!!

May God rest your soul, Ken!!
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 11:01 PM
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8. Did J.R. pass on too?
Sweet Jebus.

Party on mermaid!
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No2W2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 11:07 PM
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10. No,
Just remembering a great pitcher whose career was cut WAY too short.
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mermaid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 11:16 PM
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11. No....But His Arm Did...
Edited on Mon Oct-11-04 11:17 PM by mermaid
A 'Stros fan woulda understood that reference. As the person who just posted above me understood.

J.R. Richard's career was tragically cut way short...
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 11:24 PM
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12. sorry
I used to work for the Astros but haven't lived in Houston for a few years. Thought maybe I'd missed the news.

I used to see him at the ballpark for most home games when I was there.
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mermaid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 11:25 PM
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13. Nah, It's Okay...
I was typing in a hurry, and I can see where my post might have been less than clear...so I went in and edited...
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NewYorkerfromMass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-11-04 11:02 PM
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9. Bush-Kerry...Houston-Boston Series
how cool would that be?
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