Reds Fantasy Camp Update: My trip will be postponed until next year
by Slyde on Jan 29, 2009 8:02 PM EST
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PrintI've struggled with how to address this so please bear with me for a bit. You may have noticed that I haven't been around as much over the last week and it's because it's been one of the most difficult weeks in my life. You see, my mom has been battling leukemia (among other things) for the last 8 months and late last week she decided that since the treatment was not working, she was ready to stop treatment and go peacefully. And that's exactly what she did this morning, surrounded by her loving family.
As you can imagine, this has been an extremely difficult time for me and my family and unfortunately it has overlapped with what was supposed to be a relaxing week of hurting myself playing baseball in Florida. I have decided that now is not the best time for me to be going to the camp, and fortunately the Reds Camp organizers have been most accommodating for me and have offered to credit my payment toward next season's camp. So, thankfully I will still get the opportunity to hurt myself playing baseball. And the good news is that my older brother is going to join me on the trip. This makes me even more excited - though now I'm disappointed that all of my brothers can't make it.
I probably won't be around much over the next few days, especially not if David Weathers and Luis Gonzalez are all the Reds can pull together to get my attention. I'll leave you in the capable hands of the other admins until I'm able to join you again some time next week. All I ask is that you be nice to each other.
And if you are wondering what you can do to help out, might I suggest that you go to your local blood bank and donate either blood or platelets for someone who is still fighting to get better. My family cannot express enough gratitude to those who helped my mom survive as long as she did through their donations. You may not know the people who receive your donation, but believe me, they truly appreciate your effort.
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I'm sorry to hear that slyde...
I hope you and your family are able to get through this..
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by chandrathan on Jan 29, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Great idea
I think that we’re due for a Cincy RR blood bank donation get together. I almost lost my mother two years ago and she went through 60 units of blood in under a month. I have a personal debt to repay, little by little.
I’ll be happy to co-organize it. Lets shoot for the first week of March.
i dont care how hungry ive been i can always throw down applesauce
by obc2 on Jan 29, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like this idea a lot
We’’re in process of trying to a guy with a trade record of working with pitches
i can do the first week of march
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
In
(from out of state)
Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you.
by "Red" Moskau on Jan 30, 2009 6:12 AM EST up reply actions
I have a serious fear of needles
but i’m also very susceptible to peer pressure, so i’m in..
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by chandrathan on Jan 30, 2009 8:38 AM EST up reply actions
This is a great idea...
If I haven’t remembered to make an appointment to give by then, I’ll do it then (in NC).
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
I'm so very sorry for your loss
Take comfort that she was able to go on her own terms. I’m going to go about the business of getting my courage up to make a trip to the blood bank. In the meantime, I wish you and your family peace and love.
Aw, J
My deepest regrets to you and your family on your loss. Words fail me, my friend. Godspeed.
i dont care how hungry ive been i can always throw down applesauce
I'm sorry for your loss
Nice of the Reds to offer you bereavement leave. You’ll have a great time next year.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
i can't even imagine losing a parent ....
take all the time you need
"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.
Deeply sorry for your loss Slyde.
We’ll be thinking of you and your family.
People Don't Kill People. Burning Couches Kill People.
good luck
i hope things get better for you.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
deepest sympathies from mine to yours
sorry for your loss.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 29, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions
I'm sorry, my friend
Most words are trivial at these times except, I love you. And I’m sure I speak for many others here when we say that we do love you. Celebrate the joy she brought.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 29, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Sorry to hear that, bud
Don’t even think about the site, it’ll still be here when you get back.
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
My sincerest condolences.
I feel you – my mom is still battling leukemia (among other things) herself. When it’s her time, as well, I hope she will have the resolve to choose her own terms as your mother was strong and brave enough to do.
Thank you for sharing your situation with us during this difficult time, and you have surely earned our appreciation for the strength you have shown in the last year. And I personally thank you for the resolve you have shown.
I hope that in time you will be able to celebrate her life by keeping the warmest of her memories burning inside you, and share that warmth in your daily interactions with others.
There are only two seasons - winter and Baseball. - Bill Veeck
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Slyde
Hope to see you at the Fantasy Camp next year.
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I might be there next year as well
should be a good group.
by Pops Daniels on Jan 29, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Slyde
You are a tribute to what an excellent mother she was. She did well with her time, and I’m sure she must have been so happy to have her family with her.
Condolences.
Condolences
I can’t express this better than what’s already been said by others, but I just wanted to say that I’m truly sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
"I'm standing at the plate thinking, Where are my hands? Where's this, where's that? Before I know it, the pitch is there and I'm completely out of rhythm." -
-- Adam Dunn
by Joe Nolan's Glasses on Jan 29, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions
My sympathies Slyde.
And I promise not to impersonate any part of Reynard’s anatomy any more.
No, I'm not Reynard's Ass either.
by Paul Householder on Jan 29, 2009 11:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
that was you?
rec’d!
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 30, 2009 8:12 AM EST up reply actions
The loss of a parent is a loss that is irrepairable....
My Dad died 19 years ago to a blood cancer…he is with me almost every day. I only seem to be able to remember the good stuff…I send thoughts of strength and prayers for peace for you and your family. Your Mom must have been a great mom – among her certain achievements in her life was giving us you Slyde.
Dear God please make tHommy get better…..
sorry to learn of this news, slyde.
i lost my dad on dec. 23rd and i’m still trying to sort it all out. hopefully the coming reds season will provide you, and me, some respite. hang in there, buddy.
Wha' happened??
Words fail, Slyde
God bless you and your family. Wishing you strength and wishing you peace. Thank you for being such a good friend to all of us.
Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you.
So sorry to hear about your loss
I’ll be praying for you and your family, Slyde. My deepest condolences go out to you.
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose
You have my deepest sympathies, Slyde
As evidenced by all that have posted their thoughts, your mother was a terrific woman and has done the Reds community and the members of Redreporter a service with you.
Godspeed
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by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jan 30, 2009 8:36 AM EST reply actions
My condolences on your loss.
My thoughts are with you.
He’s not the worst pitcher ever, just the worst good pitcher.
I am so sorry to hear Slyde
Find joy in your family around you and time will soften this pain.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Thank you, everyone
your words have strengthened me more than you can know.
And we are definitely figuring out how to pull off a blood drive this spring.
We’’re in process of trying to a guy with a trade record of working with pitches
could we mix the baseball game and the blood drive?
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 30, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
hmmmm
which do you propose: a blood game or a baseball drive?
i dont care how hungry ive been i can always throw down applesauce
i'm out on a blood game
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by chandrathan on Jan 30, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
what about Chan?
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 30, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
she's out too
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by chandrathan on Jan 30, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
You could
But you probably shouldn’t. Drinking after giving blood is generally not recommended. They tell you that when you donate, usually.
The drop in blood volume means alcohol can have very unpredictable effects. The dehydration caused by alcohol and donating blood can also be a problem.
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People drink at baseball games?
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
shocking, I know
But it has been known to happen.
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i wish i could afford it
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 30, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
maybe
if you didn’t eat 11 hotdogs when you drink, you could afford it. ;-)
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
On the other hand.
If you donate platelets through apheresis, they replace your lost volume with saline solution.
It’s like pretreating yourself for alcohol poisoning.*
Disclaimer: This may be a dangerously inaccurate use of non-logic.*
Disclaimer 2: On the other hand, I once drank a whole bottle of vodka the evening after giving platelets in the morning, and I felt marvelous in the morning.*
Disclaimer 3: Please don’t try this at home kids. And I don’t mean that in a sarcastic Stephen Colbert way.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
didn't you say you were 5'0"?
I hope it was one of those airline 3 oz. bottles, jeez.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
by Cy Schourek on Jan 31, 2009 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
i can do a field study this evening
i gave blood at around 3ish, so that’s a solid 5 hours to recoup the losses before libation commences. i’ll record my findings in the morning.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 30, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well done, Scrabbles
rec’d for being a trooper
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 30, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but it is OK to drink before and during giving blood.
Wait 15 minutes and then you should be fine for a few more bres – but stay off the hard stuff for at least an hour.
Dear God please make tHommy get better…..
it took me a while
but i think i broke the code. “bres” = “beers”
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 31, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
You really think so?
"I like to think more in terms of him his in-scoring position percentage." - Dusty Baker (2009) regarding Corey Patterson's relationship with his daughter
by BK on Jan 31, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
please don't wear any wool caps
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Jan 31, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
I'm in
Our thoughts, and prayers, are with you and your family Slyde.
I’m not sure if they’ll take my blood but I’m in. Keep me posted on the date.
90 wins in 09!!
im so sorry for you
don’t worry about the site. i feel bad for some of the petty squabbling that has been going on. this isnt whats really important
You and your family are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. God comes to us in many ways, including Comforter.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Jan 30, 2009 10:15 AM EST reply actions
Oh jeez
I’m so sorry. I agree with sabo above. Take as much time away from this site as you need. It is of no consequence in the grander scheme of things.
Scotland in January... A brilliant choice
My thoughts are with you too
I’m in on donating whatever they want from me. As long as it doesn’t end up with a paternity suit from a phlebotomist.
"I AM ARABIC FOR SUGAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!" -- by sukr on Jan 12, 2009 4:55 PM EST
just a bulletin
there is a blood drive going on today until 3 PM at DeVry University Columbus. they will be getting as much of mine as they can get.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 30, 2009 11:20 AM EST reply actions
Slyde's mom
Rec’d
There's action across the street. It's Snowman! Take him!
by Man Mountain on Jan 30, 2009 12:20 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
I'm sorry for your loss...
of course I have little to offer beyond that.
Glad to hear that not only were you able to reschedule the fantasy camp, but that your brother can go. Now it sounds like it could be even better than you expected…
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
I'm sorry for your loss - your mother would be proud
Your mother would be proud in knowing that mere hours after her passing, you are thinking of others by reaching out to help others.
And, after reading through these comments, I want to give a big pat on the back for Red Reporter for the quick response!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
My thoughts and prayers are with the Slydes
I’m at a loss for words, but know that the all of us are with you.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
Man, I don't have the words here.
I hope you can find comfort in your friends and family, and even in total strangers like some of us. You are added to my prayers.
We're here for you..
Sorry to hear the news. You should know that your RR faithful will be here to help any way we can.
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
I never know what to say.
But now I can say that I gave blood today, and hope you’ll understand what I’m not good at saying.
Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.
giving blood is better than anything you can say
I can finally give blood this week. A year ago I was in the Dominican Republic, which has prevented me from giving blood or platelets for a year. I doubt my blood would have done much to help my mom since none of my siblings had much success either, but damn there is some vicious irony in the whole situation. What sucks is that I didn’t even have that good of a time in the DR since I was sick the whole week.
Thanks for giving blood though. Someone out there appreciates it greatly, I’m sure.
We’’re in process of trying to a guy with a trade record of working with pitches
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