Re: Tis The Season to BO

[Jim Carr]

I'll make the pitch for any mid-Atlantic swing. It's looking like I (or any of my clan)will be unable to join the BO this year, and I selfishly don't want to miss the Northwestern trip. Not that I want to miss the mid-Atlantic trip either, but it's the lesser of two evils.

I'm having a combination of issues: Work, for one, just doesn't seem inclined to give me unlimited time off! And I've got this "mandatory" family Alaskan cruise I have to take during the first two weeks of August. (I know, it's a poor excuse for missing the BO and you all feel so terrible for me.....)

Please keep me in the email loop so I can keep in touch with plans and progress and live the BO vicariously through you all.

-Jim





-Jim

>------- Original Message Follows -------
>From: "Der Kommissar" <jhay...@gmail.com>
>To: "Baseball Odyssey" <baseball...@googlegroups.com>
>Subject: Re: Tis The Season to BO
>Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 08:53:50 -0800 (PST)
>
>
>Alright, folks, I'm going to be making the pitch for the June 17 to
>June 20 Mid-Atlantic swing.
>
>June 17- Phillies v. Red Sox, June 18- Orioles v. Astros, June 19-
>Bay Sox v. Akron, June 20- Nationals v. Rangers
>
>This most neatly fits into others plans and also my own. And,
>obviously, the Red Sox are featured on this trip so.... say no more.
>
>I'd like to save the Northwest trip for last (and maybe not until 2010
>-- I have a girl to graduate in 2009).
>
>Please respond back to this note with your thoughts... Thanks and lets
>BO!
>
>
>On Dec 22 2007, 8:59 am, Der Kommissar <jhayn...@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>> A very sincere wish from those of us at Baseball Odyssey for a Joyous
>> Holiday Season and a Very Prosperous New Year.
>>
>> Turning our attention to the new year and the fast approaching 2008
>> Baseball Season, the staff of the Baseball Odyssey has begun the very
>> arduous task of comparing schedules. Given that only the Northwest and
>> Mid Atlantic Coast remain on the Odyssey "To Do" list, we have
>> compiled the Northwest trek options for you viewing pleasure and
>> consideration.
>>
>> As we see it here there are 5 options (in date sequence)
>>
>> 1. May 16 - Padres at Mariners, May 17 - Las Vegas 51s at Portland
>> Beavers, May 18 - White Sox at Giants, and May 19 - Devil Rays at As
>>
>> 2. May 27 - Red Sox at Mariners, May 28 - Sacramento River Cats at
>> Portland Beavers, May 29 - Blue Jays at As, May 30 - Padres at Giants
>>
>> 3a. May 30 - Tigers at Mariners, May 31 - Las Vegas 51s at Portland
>> Beavers, June 1 - Padres at Giants, June 2 - Tigers at As
>> 3b. May 31 - Tigers at Mariners, June 1 - Las Vegas 51s at Portland
>> Beavers, June 2 - Mets at Giants, June 3 - Tigers at As
>> 3c. June 1 - Tigers at Mariners, June 2 - Las Vegas 51s at Portland
>> Beavers, June 3 - Mets at Giants, June 4 - Tigers at As
>>
>> 4. July 4 - Tigers at Mariners, July 5 - Tacoma Rainiers at Portland
>> Beavers, July 6 - Dodgers and Giants, July 7 - Mariners at As
>>
>> 5. Aug 25 - Twins at Mariners, Aug 26 - Salt Lake Bees at Portland
>> Beavers, Aug 27 - Rockies at Giants, Aug 28 - Twins at As
>>
>> Obviously, immediate preference is number 2 - it just feels right -
>> but take a close look at the dates and respond with your "take" on the
>> options.
>>
>> The spreadsheet is available once again of the home schedules for your
>> review as well and can be accessed from:http://www.baseballodyssey.org/2008BaseballOdyssey.xls
>>
>> Our other consideration is the Mid Atlantic (Nationals, Orioles, New
>> Phillie stadium) so we will be sending out some options for that
>> destination as well.
>>
>> Please respond with any comments and let the BO chatter begin.
>>

[Der Kommissar]

It is truly a sad day in BO land. The news that Jim will be unable to
make this year's BO hit me like an Ortiz bat on a 3-2 2 out bottom of
the ninth low and inside fastball jacked into the right field bullpen
at Fenway. I will miss his wry wit, his sly smile, the way he kinda
leans forward and grunts when he passes gas, and most of all the
enthusiasm with which he joins in with the wave at the ballparks.

But let us not wallow in the pool of despair. Let us drink from the
fountain of hope and look to the coming BO with anticipation. For this
is only temporary, Jim will return next year. And this year we have a
most splendid BO planned. So let us rejoice in the fun that is BO
knowing that Jim is will be with us in spirit.

On Feb 19, 7:50 pm, "Jim Carr" <jbarc...@boston-redsox.net> wrote:
> I'll make the pitch for any mid-Atlantic swing. It's looking like I (or any of my clan)will be unable to join the BO this year, and I selfishly don't want to miss the Northwestern trip. Not that I want to miss the mid-Atlantic trip either, but it's the lesser of two evils.
>
> I'm having a combination of issues: Work, for one, just doesn't seem inclined to give me unlimited time off! And I've got this "mandatory" family Alaskan cruise I have to take during the first two weeks of August. (I know, it's a poor excuse for missing the BO and you all feel so terrible for me.....)
>
> Please keep me in the email loop so I can keep in touch with plans and progress and live the BO vicariously through you all.
>
> -Jim
>
> -Jim
>
> >------- Original Message Follows -------

> >From: "Der Kommissar" <jhayn...@gmail.com>

[Tim Haynes]

Jeff - your words ring so true.  Jim, you will be sorely missed.

 

To recognize his BO dedication, maybe we could take a moment this year to pass gas in unison on his behalf.

Der Kommissar <jhay...@gmail.com> wrote:

It is truly a sad day in BO land. The news that Jim will be unable to
make this year's BO hit me like an Ortiz bat on a 3-2 2 out bottom of
the ninth low and inside fastball jacked into the right field bullpen
at Fenway. I will miss his wry wit, his sly smile, the way he kinda
leans forward and grunts when he passes gas, and most of all the
enthusiasm with which he joins in with the wave at the ballparks.

But let us not wallow in the pool of despair. Let us drink from the
fountain of hope and look to the coming BO with anticipation. For this
is only temporary, Jim will return next year. And this year we have a
most splendid BO planned. So let us rejoice in the fun that is BO
knowing that Jim is will be with us in spirit.

On Feb 19, 7:50 pm, "Jim Carr" wrote:
> I'll make the pitch for any mid-Atlantic swing. It's looking like I (or any of my clan)will be unable to join the BO this year, and I selfishly don't want to miss the Northwestern trip. Not that I want to miss the mid-Atlantic trip either, but it's the lesser of two evils.
>
> I'm having a combination of issues: Work, for one, just doesn't seem inclined to give me unlimited time off! And I've got this "mandatory" family Alaskan cruise I have to take during the first two weeks of August. (I know, it's a poor excuse for missing the BO and you all feel so terrible for me.....)
>
> Please keep me in the email loop so I can keep in touch with plans and progress and live the BO vicariously through you all.
>
> -Jim
>
> -Jim
>
> >------- Original Message Follows -------
> >From: "Der Kommissar"

> >To: "Baseball Odyssey"

> >Subject: Re: Tis The Season to BO
> >Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 08:53:50 -0800 (PST)
>
> >Alright, folks, I'm going to be making the pitch for the June 17 to
> >June 20 Mid-Atlantic swing.
>
> >June 17- Phillies v. Red Sox, June 18- Orioles v. Astros, June 19-
> >Bay Sox v. Akron, June 20- Nationals v. Rangers
>
> >This most neatly fits into others plans and also my own. And,
> >obviously, the Red Sox are featured on this trip so.... say no more.
>
> >I'd like to save the Northwest trip for last (and maybe not until 2010
> >-- I have a girl to graduate in 2009).
>
> >Please respond back to this note with your thoughts... Thanks and lets
> >BO!
>
> >On Dec 22 2007, 8:59 am, Der Kommissar

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[Andrew Tonachel]

Give me a 30 second heads up before you Haynes start your salute. But, I, too will miss our Camp Guide and RV expert. And, let's not forget that wily Mad-Libber, Jen, either.

Looking forward to your regal return when the BO swings back west. (And sorry to hear about that job that requires you to show up to work. You must not work for IBM.)