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Yet another new Astros fan
« on: July 22, 2009, 03:45:09 pm »
Allison and I welcomed Gwendolyn Evette to the world of Astros fandom at about 6:30 this morning. I need a nap.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2009, 03:45:42 pm »
congrats
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2009, 03:46:07 pm »
WAY TO GO!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2009, 03:46:22 pm »
Way to go.  Congratulations.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2009, 03:46:26 pm »
You'll need lots of naps.  It's awesome.

Congrats to you both.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2009, 03:50:00 pm »
I raise my glass to you, sir.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2009, 03:50:48 pm »
Congratulations!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2009, 03:53:25 pm »
Congrats!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2009, 03:54:16 pm »
Truly awesome blessing!  Congratulations!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2009, 04:03:22 pm »
congrats to both of you.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2009, 04:06:52 pm »
sleep whenever she does
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best wishes to the three of you!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2009, 04:07:49 pm »
Congrats!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2009, 04:08:54 pm »
Welp, that tv room where we congregated is 9 years away from it's first slumber party that didn't involve ybbobdeus.

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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2009, 04:10:21 pm »
Congratulations to the both of you!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2009, 04:11:13 pm »
Awesome news, Gleach!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2009, 04:11:46 pm »
Congrats!!!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2009, 04:22:46 pm »
Great news!  Congrats to mommy and daddy!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2009, 04:28:13 pm »
Very nice!! Congratulations!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2009, 04:31:13 pm »
Good show, lad!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2009, 04:37:00 pm »
Congratulations to you both!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2009, 04:39:13 pm »
Just awesome!  The two of you will be great parents!!!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2009, 04:43:36 pm »
Congratulations! Here's to hoping that RoyO delivers her a big birthday gift.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2009, 04:44:59 pm »
I wonder if gleach and Allison are going to bring Gwendolyn to the game on Saturday?
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2009, 04:48:37 pm »
Quote from: BudGirl on July 22, 2009, 04:44:59 pm
I wonder if gleach and Allison are going to bring Gwendolyn to the game on Saturday?

No. We don't have enough tickets.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #24 on: July 22, 2009, 04:49:24 pm »
Quote from: gleach on July 22, 2009, 04:48:37 pm
No. We don't have enough tickets.

You don't have to buy one, kids free all summer.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2009, 04:49:39 pm »
Quote from: gleach on July 22, 2009, 04:48:37 pm
No. We don't have enough tickets.

Just ask Noe, he's been collecting them left and right.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2009, 04:55:26 pm »
Quote from: BudGirl on July 22, 2009, 04:49:24 pm
You don't have to buy one, kids free all summer.

Actually, under 2 does not even require a ticket.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2009, 04:55:47 pm »
Quote from: BudGirl on July 22, 2009, 04:49:24 pm
You don't have to buy one, kids free all summer.

Did I say tickets? I meant patience.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2009, 04:57:44 pm »
Congrats!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #29 on: July 22, 2009, 04:58:48 pm »
Quote from: gleach on July 22, 2009, 04:55:47 pm
Did I say tickets? I meant patience.

to deal with us, mets fans, or the sweet baby?
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2009, 05:17:51 pm »
Quote from: gleach on July 22, 2009, 04:55:47 pm
Did I say tickets? I meant patience.

Congrats, and please hold the little lady in camera view when you go.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2009, 05:26:46 pm »
Good for you two.  Congratulations.  We need more girls.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #32 on: July 22, 2009, 07:07:46 pm »
Nice work Gleach...did you manage to find somthing to do today?
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #33 on: July 22, 2009, 07:19:57 pm »
Thank you, everyone! She's absolutely beautiful and her daddy is completely smitten, just as I am.  She's currently in Geoff's arms watching tv as I type.  They make quite a pair and have made me have a permanent smile on my face.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #34 on: July 22, 2009, 07:31:05 pm »
Smitten?  She'll own him...  Congrats to you both.  Glad to see that mom, dad and Gwendolyn are doing well!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #35 on: July 22, 2009, 07:36:56 pm »
Quote from: DVauthrin on July 22, 2009, 04:49:39 pm
Just ask Noe, he's been collecting them left and right.

Tickets? Or kids?
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« Reply #36 on: July 22, 2009, 07:41:15 pm »
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #37 on: July 22, 2009, 08:07:40 pm »
Congrats!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #38 on: July 22, 2009, 09:49:23 pm »
Oh Happy Day.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #39 on: July 23, 2009, 08:29:22 am »
Congrats! With all the baby announcements around here, it looks like it was a heck of a hot stove league for a many of you!  That's a busy off season, with come nice acquisitions.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #40 on: July 23, 2009, 01:02:34 pm »
Quote from: Duman on July 23, 2009, 08:29:22 am
Congrats! With all the baby announcements around here, it looks like it was a heck of a hot stove league for a many of you!  That's a busy off season, with come nice acquisitions.

Congratulations on the new addition to your family. You'll never feel so scared and empowered (at the same time) as you do the first time she looks to you as her hero.
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #41 on: July 24, 2009, 10:27:51 am »
Awwww, a little girl! Congratulations to you both!!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #42 on: July 24, 2009, 01:34:55 pm »
Congrats to the whole family!
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Re: Yet another new Astros fan
« Reply #43 on: July 24, 2009, 05:19:21 pm »
Congrats, Gleach!
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« Reply #44 on: July 24, 2009, 05:32:30 pm »
Yay, congratulations :)
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