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« on: September 20, 2007, 11:48:04 am »
I've been more than just amazed at the brilliance in writing for recaps and series previews in the OWA this season.  I've been literally blown away at the sheer creativity and outstanding contributions to date.  To all of you who have stepped up to help and have done more than we at the OWA (TZers all) could ever ask for or deserved.  To all of you SP and Recap writers, one and all, thank you.

It seems like just a small give back to just say thank you too.  I wish our budget could stand a beer or three for all of you at some sort of central location some day... like at Opening Day at the MMPUS, first three rounds on the OWA.  Heck, maybe in due time.

Today's recap was simply another outstanding effort put forth by you guys and I wanted to express my thanks in public because I think many of the regulars (contributors or lurkers) will join me in saying thanks for all you've done.  This season is wrapping up soon and I did not want it to slip by that we owe you all our gratitude for keeping us informed and entertained all the time.  Nicely done all, you have my thanks and a call for a future round of beers when we can all decide to do this!

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« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2007, 11:52:57 am »
Absolutely. Thanks to administrators, again, and to all the contributors. Lurkers like me can't tell you how much we appreciate all the hard work and time you all are spending on OWA.

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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2007, 12:04:27 pm »
there isn't enough thank yous I can say. Everyday you guys keep me updated and keep me laughing through the good times and bad....huge pat on the back. Excellent work!   ;D
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2007, 12:06:20 pm »
Truly premium work. Thanks.
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2007, 12:19:42 pm »
Holy shit, Mark, you're my hero. Thanks for the pick up, it's pure awesomeness.
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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2007, 12:22:41 pm »
Holy shit, Mark, you're my hero. Thanks for the pick up, it's pure awesomeness.

What can I say?

You asked the right guy to cover for you. I was bored, and had an idea.
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2007, 12:23:48 pm »
Absolutely. I guess it's pretty telling that I often read the recaps even if I watched the whole game the night before.
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2007, 12:27:41 pm »
If there is a way that readers of the OWA could contribute to a beer/tickets fund for the content generators/administrators of this site, I know I would be happy to contribute.

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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2007, 12:40:42 pm »
If there is a way that readers of the OWA could contribute to a beer/tickets fund for the content generators/administrators of this site, I know I would be happy to contribute.

If a trust factor is high enough and we could herd these cats together for such an occasion, I'd be all for it.  THIS is when we need the power of Alkie to help us.

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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2007, 12:47:07 pm »
If a trust factor is high enough and we could herd these cats together for such an occasion, I'd be all for it.  THIS is when we need the power of Alkie to help us.

Setting up a paypal account or somesuch wouldn't be terribly hard.
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« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2007, 12:47:45 pm »
Setting up a paypal account or somesuch wouldn't be terribly hard.

Herding the cats would probably be our biggest challenge.

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« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2007, 12:48:31 pm »
Herding the cats would probably be our biggest challenge.

Softball game/beer drinking

Trying to do the Opening Day thing again?

I imagine we could scrape most of the posse together for one of those things.
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« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2007, 01:03:49 pm »
Softball game/beer drinking

Trying to do the Opening Day thing again?

I imagine we could scrape most of the posse together for one of those things.

Easy for me to say with no date in mind, but I'd be in for any or all of the above.
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« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2007, 01:08:30 pm »
Why torture ourselves with a strenuous activity like softball first?  Let's just bypass it and go directly to the beer drinking.

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« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2007, 01:13:01 pm »
even i get this palce is so far superiour to other web sites. good work all
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« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2007, 01:20:57 pm »
I pretty much qualify as a freeloader around here, but I really did enjoy the previews and the recaps. (I'm also a little disturbed by some of the thought processes involved.)  It's easy for the quality to slide on a repeating assignment like a series preview, but I think that, if anything, the quality improved as the season went along. Bravo, and thanks to everybody who put in the hard work.

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« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2007, 01:54:09 pm »
Why torture ourselves with a strenuous activity like softball first?  Let's just bypass it and go directly to the beer drinking.
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« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2007, 06:03:12 pm »
I'll guard the keg.

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« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2007, 06:18:05 pm »
Why torture ourselves with a strenuous activity like softball first?  Let's just bypass it and go directly to the beer drinking.

I'll tell you why. 

Me:  "I'm gonna go drinking with people from the internet."
Wife: "The fuck you are."

versus

Me: "I've got a softball game today, we'll probably have beers afterwards..."
Wife: "Have fun."

I don't know why, but this seems to work.

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« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2007, 06:22:39 pm »
I've been more than just amazed at the brilliance in writing for recaps and series previews in the OWA this season.  I've been literally blown away at the sheer creativity and outstanding contributions to date.  To all of you who have stepped up to help and have done more than we at the OWA (TZers all) could ever ask for or deserved.  To all of you SP and Recap writers, one and all, thank you.

It seems like just a small give back to just say thank you too.  I wish our budget could stand a beer or three for all of you at some sort of central location some day... like at Opening Day at the MMPUS, first three rounds on the OWA.  Heck, maybe in due time.

Today's recap was simply another outstanding effort put forth by you guys and I wanted to express my thanks in public because I think many of the regulars (contributors or lurkers) will join me in saying thanks for all you've done.  This season is wrapping up soon and I did not want it to slip by that we owe you all our gratitude for keeping us informed and entertained all the time.  Nicely done all, you have my thanks and a call for a future round of beers when we can all decide to do this!


i thoroughly agree.  the recaps have surprisingly become a real staple of the site this year.  the previews haven't lost a beat, which is saying something.

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« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2007, 06:34:22 pm »
I agree!   I've enjoyed the takes, the jokes, and the commentary.  I don't post that much, but I read nearly every day.  Great, great, great stuff!
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« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2007, 08:22:07 pm »
What can I say?

You asked the right guy to cover for you. I was bored, and had an idea.


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« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2007, 10:36:46 pm »
Absolutely. I guess it's pretty telling that I often read the recaps even if I watched the whole game the night before.

I always take the time to read the recaps and series previews. I have been thoroughly entertained by some outstanding stuff.

Edit: Case in point, the "picture is worth a thousand words" recap. That took a lot of work, and there's some funny stuff hidden in those pictures. Great job.
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« Reply #23 on: September 21, 2007, 12:20:55 am »
I always take the time to read the recaps and series previews. I have been thoroughly entertained by some outstanding stuff.

Edit: Case in point, the "picture is worth a thousand words" recap. That took a lot of work, and there's some funny stuff hidden in those pictures. Great job.

Sneaking OJ in (which OJ himself is apparently not very good at) was my proudest moment.
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« Reply #24 on: September 21, 2007, 07:37:31 am »
I really don't want to assume the role of squaking parrot, but this site really is a godsend.  Considering my time zone challenged ability to watch/listen to ANY games, this place gives me the "feel" for what's going on that I can't get from just reading boxscores online.

From the bottom of my now empty pint glass.  Thanks.

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« Reply #25 on: September 21, 2007, 01:15:46 pm »

Blind nut, meet squirrel.

Wait, which of us is the blind nut? Is OJ the squirrel?
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« Reply #26 on: September 21, 2007, 01:30:25 pm »
Wait, which of us is the blind nut? Is OJ the squirrel?

the term 'nut' applies to quite a few of us.


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« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2007, 02:12:34 pm »
the term 'nut' applies to quite a few of us.

"Blind" isn't too far from the truth for some of us, either.
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« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2007, 02:52:05 pm »
"Blind" isn't too far from the truth for some of us, either.

come to think if it, squirrelly applies too.

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« Reply #29 on: September 21, 2007, 03:13:52 pm »
Sneaking OJ in (which OJ himself is apparently not very good at) was my proudest moment.

Oh, yeah, that was beautiful. I laffed mightily.
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« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2007, 03:31:59 pm »
Sneaking OJ in (which OJ himself is apparently not very good at) was my proudest moment.

See, this is why I feel like the Jimmy Fallon of the racap crew.  I'm constantly staring at my fellow cast with this shit-eating grin of "How did I end up working with people that are this damn funny???"

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« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2007, 03:33:47 pm »
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« Reply #32 on: September 21, 2007, 03:35:21 pm »
See, this is why I feel like the Jimmy Fallon of the racap crew.  I'm constantly staring at my fellow cast with this shit-eating grin of "How did I end up working with people that are this damn funny???"

(Cue Mark yelling "I'd be doing myself, and this entire board, a disservice if I didn't write the HELL out of this recap!!!")

I feel the same way, MM.  I just happened to close my eyes and swing in the right place this time.
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« Reply #33 on: September 21, 2007, 03:37:35 pm »
Since I've been visiting this site, my teeth are whiter and have more hair.

been meaning to tell you to shave those teeth.
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« Reply #34 on: September 21, 2007, 03:44:30 pm »
Fuck, I bow before all of you. Except maybe Mark. :P
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« Reply #35 on: September 21, 2007, 04:06:55 pm »
Sneaking OJ in (which OJ himself is apparently not very good at) was my proudest moment.
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« Reply #36 on: September 23, 2007, 10:11:42 am »
Easy for me to say with no date in mind, but I'd be in for any or all of the above.

Me too. (re: softball, OD, keg'er, etc.)
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