Comments on: Back! And Trying to Catch Up… http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/ On the whimsical existence of a Memphian holy man... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:09:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Diane http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-821 Diane Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:38:47 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-821 I just love watching sport. I can get caught up in the most arcane sports - looking forward to the Olympics - they are wonderful for this :-) 'Eldritch' is a great word. Very 'Lord of the Rings' - and yes, I had heard it before (and knew what it meant-sorry!) Glad you are back, I enjoy reading your blog, even though the bulk of the baseball references went 'whoosh' over my head! It's one sport I don't get to follow, maybe we should start playing here in the UK... I just love watching sport. I can get caught up in the most arcane sports – looking forward to the Olympics – they are wonderful for this :-)

‘Eldritch’ is a great word. Very ‘Lord of the Rings’ – and yes, I had heard it before (and knew what it meant-sorry!)

Glad you are back, I enjoy reading your blog, even though the bulk of the baseball references went ‘whoosh’ over my head! It’s one sport I don’t get to follow, maybe we should start playing here in the UK…

]]> By: Miss Moneypenny http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-818 Miss Moneypenny Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:43:45 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-818 Good to see you're back in the digital neighborhood. :) Did you leave out the legendary Bill Buckner and Billy Buck's error in game 6 of 86? ;) <strong><em>Glad to be back, I assure you - I was starting to have symptoms of withdrawal, as sad as THAT is- Apparently I did (feverishly googling now)...</strong></em> Good to see you’re back in the digital neighborhood. :)

Did you leave out the legendary Bill Buckner and Billy Buck’s error in game 6 of 86? ;)

Glad to be back, I assure you – I was starting to have symptoms of withdrawal, as sad as THAT is-

Apparently I did (feverishly googling now)…

]]> By: coltempo http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-816 coltempo Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:42:23 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-816 rev i have given you an award....check my site! <strong><em>Nice! Why, thank ya, ma'am! I shall do my best to live up to such accolade-</strong></em> rev i have given you an award….check my site!

Nice! Why, thank ya, ma’am! I shall do my best to live up to such accolade-

]]> By: Brazen Teacher http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-815 Brazen Teacher Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:24:15 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-815 How funny. Why just over cocktails with my own friends this past evening, we were debating Manny Ramirez, and all that makes him, well- unique. He used to be a Cleveland Indian. I share your heart for the game and am lamenting that my poor Tribe is having such a rotten year. Great post. <strong><em>Well, try to stick with 'em, even through the bad times...</strong></em> How funny. Why just over cocktails with my own friends this past evening, we were debating Manny Ramirez, and all that makes him, well- unique. He used to be a Cleveland Indian. I share your heart for the game and am lamenting that my poor Tribe is having such a rotten year. Great post.

Well, try to stick with ‘em, even through the bad times…

]]> By: Olga, the Traveling Bra http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-814 Olga, the Traveling Bra Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:15:09 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-814 VERY cool story and yes I agree...how DID people ever live before the internet?!?? <strong><em>Thanks, I try- And I have no idea...although I suppose there was a fair amount of time spent hunting/gathering back in those days.</strong></em> VERY cool story and yes I agree…how DID people ever live before the internet?!??

Thanks, I try-

And I have no idea…although I suppose there was a fair amount of time spent hunting/gathering back in those days.

]]> By: Brosephus http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-813 Brosephus Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:08:30 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-813 LAST! LAST!

]]> By: Brosephus http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-812 Brosephus Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:07:13 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-812 When I read Meg's online recruiting efforts I was shocked! How dastardly of those Irish fans! But when push comes to shove and it absolutely positively has to be destroyed overnight, you call the Navy. So go ahead, cheer for Navy too. . . . I do. <strong><em>Anchors Aweigh, good sir-</strong></em> When I read Meg’s online recruiting efforts I was shocked! How dastardly of those Irish fans! But when push comes to shove and it absolutely positively has to be destroyed overnight, you call the Navy. So go ahead, cheer for Navy too. . . . I do.

Anchors Aweigh, good sir-

]]> By: Sam's Neph http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-811 Sam's Neph Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:58:36 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-811 Like your opening line says, life CAN be odd at times. My name is Erik Greene and I am the great-nephew of Sam Cooke. I know your "weary world traveler" through his SongsofSamCooke.com website. The gentleman in question is named Martijn Buisman (pronounced Martin Bosh-man). Several months ago he told me about his year-long trip to America and wanted to meet me once he got to Chicago since we'd only corresponded by e-mail over the years. Actually, he had me as a guest on Dutch radio once, but we had never met face to face. When we finally did meet, he told me I'd recognize him because he'd be wearing an old Red Sox cap, which made your story especially funny! I showed him around Chicago, and even encouraged him to change the color of his "Sox" to White, but to no avail. He was off to another American city after our day together. He can't be reached by phone, but I believe he checks his e-mail when he gets a chance. I can forward your information to him if you so choose. Erik Greene Author, “Our Uncle Sam: The Sam Cooke Story From His Family's Perspective” www.OurUncleSam.com <strong><em>Erik, Wow, first of all, thanks for dropping by! I'm absolutely honored- And life certainly does have its moments, this definitely being one of them. My lady can vouch for my excitement, as I called her immediately this morning, bragging that "Sam Cooke's nephew left me a comment!!" Such a small world (to be trite)! I can't imagine Martijn will be changing his Sox anytime soon; he seemed to be quite the fan, just from our brief time together! I'd be very (very) thankful if you'd forward my information along; I'm glad I remembered his website, as I'd feel awful if we never crossed paths again! Thanks again for dropping by! I'll be swinging by your website a bit later today to look around. And, as always, Go Sox! ;)</strong></em> Like your opening line says, life CAN be odd at times. My name is Erik Greene and I am the great-nephew of Sam Cooke. I know your “weary world traveler” through his SongsofSamCooke.com website.

The gentleman in question is named Martijn Buisman (pronounced Martin Bosh-man). Several months ago he told me about his year-long trip to America and wanted to meet me once he got to Chicago since we’d only corresponded by e-mail over the years. Actually, he had me as a guest on Dutch radio once, but we had never met face to face.

When we finally did meet, he told me I’d recognize him because he’d be wearing an old Red Sox cap, which made your story especially funny! I showed him around Chicago, and even encouraged him to change the color of his “Sox” to White, but to no avail. He was off to another American city after our day together.

He can’t be reached by phone, but I believe he checks his e-mail when he gets a chance. I can forward your information to him if you so choose.

Erik Greene
Author, “Our Uncle Sam: The Sam Cooke Story From His Family’s Perspective”
http://www.OurUncleSam.com

Erik,
Wow, first of all, thanks for dropping by! I’m absolutely honored- And life certainly does have its moments, this definitely being one of them. My lady can vouch for my excitement, as I called her immediately this morning, bragging that “Sam Cooke’s nephew left me a comment!!”

Such a small world (to be trite)! I can’t imagine Martijn will be changing his Sox anytime soon; he seemed to be quite the fan, just from our brief time together!

I’d be very (very) thankful if you’d forward my information along; I’m glad I remembered his website, as I’d feel awful if we never crossed paths again!

Thanks again for dropping by! I’ll be swinging by your website a bit later today to look around.

And, as always, Go Sox! ;)

]]> By: Megs http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-810 Megs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:19:43 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-810 Welcome to the club of sports watching- though I understand your choice for a team due to your family's history- I will have to cheer opposite from you as I am an Indians fan. If you ever decide to cheer for college football- please join Ben and I in cheering for Notre Dame.... Enjoy the season- as you can tell by the Indians dismal record, that I am not.... <strong><em>Why, thank ya very much (small bow). Well, we'll have to agree to disagree, though I won't hold it against you too badly...We are family after all. Just don't be upset if you come home and I've decorated the exterior & interior of your home with Red Sox paraphernalia ;)</strong></em> Welcome to the club of sports watching- though I understand your choice for a team due to your family’s history- I will have to cheer opposite from you as I am an Indians fan. If you ever decide to cheer for college football- please join Ben and I in cheering for Notre Dame….
Enjoy the season- as you can tell by the Indians dismal record, that I am not….

Why, thank ya very much (small bow). Well, we’ll have to agree to disagree, though I won’t hold it against you too badly…We are family after all. Just don’t be upset if you come home and I’ve decorated the exterior & interior of your home with Red Sox paraphernalia ;)

]]> By: scratchbags http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/back-and-trying-to-catch-up/#comment-809 scratchbags Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:07:23 +0000 http://yourneighborhoodreverend.wordpress.com/?p=210#comment-809 I am always on my guards while traveling and make sure that I don't talk to strangers. Also, I always carry enough reading stuff with me while traveling so that even if someone tries to talk to me, I can politely say that I am a little busy or give a fake Amm Hmm kind of expressions, and dig my eyes back in my book. I have never been a sports fan myself. The only time I like watching soccer or cricket is during the world cup , may be because of the influence. And welcome back.:) Thanks for the word 'eldritch'; somehow I was so angry when I asked my boyfriend and he knew the word. <strong><em>I do the same, usually, but I couldn't pass up two golden opportunities- Thanks - Good to be back! Did he? The word seems to be more popular than I assumed. Either that, or my audience has a higher-than-average vocabulary...</strong></em> I am always on my guards while traveling and make sure that I don’t talk to strangers. Also, I always carry enough reading stuff with me while traveling so that even if someone tries to talk to me, I can politely say that I am a little busy or give a fake Amm Hmm kind of expressions, and dig my eyes back in my book.

I have never been a sports fan myself. The only time I like watching soccer or cricket is during the world cup , may be because of the influence.

And welcome back.:) Thanks for the word ‘eldritch’; somehow I was so angry when I asked my boyfriend and he knew the word.

I do the same, usually, but I couldn’t pass up two golden opportunities-

Thanks – Good to be back!

Did he? The word seems to be more popular than I assumed. Either that, or my audience has a higher-than-average vocabulary…

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