tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post4315243737473740270..comments2023-12-27T16:41:07.438-05:00Comments on Suldog: BallSuldoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-62405529554248022112012-07-16T12:41:50.039-04:002012-07-16T12:41:50.039-04:00Hey Sully! Matt W. here, awesome pic from the pas...Hey Sully! Matt W. here, awesome pic from the past! Playing (and pitching) on two teams here in central virginia, combined record 27-6 this season, woo hoo! :)<br /><br />Go Bombers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-83989846223734888502012-05-05T12:20:37.277-04:002012-05-05T12:20:37.277-04:00The gang is back! And I'm looking forward to t...The gang is back! And I'm looking forward to the end of little league for my 8 yr old boy.<br /><br />HA!<br /><br />That's probably on the verge of blasphemy to you. heh heh<br /><br />But hey, he took to wearing a cup well this year.<br /><br />HA!<br /><br />And we don't need to hear about your "cup" exploits!<br /><br />Double ha!<br /><br />I think it's great that baseball is one of your passions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-18123570619765416602012-05-04T12:56:55.116-04:002012-05-04T12:56:55.116-04:00Add me to the Impressed With Suldog's Range of...Add me to the Impressed With Suldog's Range of Motion list! I imagine that it's most like anything else. Use it or Lose it. And clearly, as evidenced by the 78 yr old gent still sporting it up... Using it is much preferable. <br /><br />I've not watched much baseball. My Grandpa was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, though... and the sound of a game on the TV always makes me think of him.flutterbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460436620025386593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-59652349900304205302012-05-02T20:59:13.909-04:002012-05-02T20:59:13.909-04:00More softball!! Count me as one that likes to read...More softball!! Count me as one that likes to read of you softball exploits. I'm jealous. I've often thought about doing something like that, but I'm not really that athletic. I'll live vicariously through you.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458498962240003860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-61529014553108037462012-05-01T20:12:18.785-04:002012-05-01T20:12:18.785-04:00Yikes, I know my knees wouldn't hold up to all...Yikes, I know my knees wouldn't hold up to all that squatting, especially when you're supposed to jump up fast, and they're younger than your knees! Not by much, but still...! Good for you! I can easily imagine you beating Bobby Ripley's record. Loved the pics - thanks for sharing them!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074104063769255190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-30992534405222254712012-04-30T20:58:23.407-04:002012-04-30T20:58:23.407-04:00great pics.lots of happiness in them. thanks for ...great pics.lots of happiness in them. thanks for sharing.<br /><br />thanks also for the prayers for today. sitting here way mellow and soon to take a vicodin and go to bed. just wanted to say thanks first.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-38452298071221614232012-04-30T09:51:48.646-04:002012-04-30T09:51:48.646-04:00Wait up .. did I miss the post about the old guy g...Wait up .. did I miss the post about the old guy getting into shape??? xoDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-11155910828417007652012-04-29T20:34:27.752-04:002012-04-29T20:34:27.752-04:00Yay! Play ball!
Wow. 18 years on a team is rem...Yay! Play ball! <br /><br />Wow. 18 years on a team is remarkable to say the least. I think its fantastic. And I'm sure it keeps you young. Not to mention that I love reading your ball posts!silly rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313221194740196751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-37686554142547954352012-04-29T10:11:37.845-04:002012-04-29T10:11:37.845-04:00Love the pics and the story ... enjoy!Love the pics and the story ... enjoy!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506274310934059070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-55953285734275333952012-04-29T05:34:14.546-04:002012-04-29T05:34:14.546-04:00At first I though: is this the way to great a lady...At first I though: is this the way to great a lady who hasn't been over here for a while? With a softball post? But, this is actually a softball post that I really enjoyed. Yep, must be all those pictures ;-)Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288856854422999687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-66902923141365851482012-04-28T13:30:01.864-04:002012-04-28T13:30:01.864-04:00Ah yes! Softball, the teams and a mullet too -what...Ah yes! Softball, the teams and a mullet too -what's not to love there? You've been saying for the past how many years now that this year is gonna be your last year as a player and yet, here you are again -out there, suiting up and ready to go! Maybe not turning the plays or the bases at the speed you once had but heck, if you're even still able to walk around the baselines, to me, that would be something to be proud about! (I know it would sure make me happy if I could do that!)<br />So go out there and play like your just in your 20s -in your heart and mind anyway! Don't get injured and above all, enjoy each and every game with your crew!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-41249573350840420082012-04-28T12:22:09.192-04:002012-04-28T12:22:09.192-04:00Fast Freddy Goodman always seems to have such a ni...Fast Freddy Goodman always seems to have such a nice sun tan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-84296932759474359042012-04-27T18:56:09.387-04:002012-04-27T18:56:09.387-04:00Great picks, and even though i usually don't r...Great picks, and even though i usually don't read much about sports, i like your sports stories.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-53445027388309599562012-04-27T16:25:20.866-04:002012-04-27T16:25:20.866-04:00Kat - Well, I've had knee surgery, but it was ...Kat - Well, I've had knee surgery, but it was about 15 years ago now. I had most of the cartilage taken from my right knee. I've been relatively free from injury since then, excluding a sprain here and there. The doc told me I can expect some arthritis in that knee later, but so far [knocks wood]Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-88867858333558331982012-04-27T16:18:05.980-04:002012-04-27T16:18:05.980-04:00Okay, a couple of things...
1st- You're a ca...Okay, a couple of things...<br /><br />1st- You're a catcher? That's awesome. I always thought that had to be the toughest position to place because OMG the knees!!!! How do you do it? Seriously. <br /><br />2nd- Holy crow you had a sho-lo! Short on the sides, long in the back. A business in the front, party in the back. A mullet. Heh heh heh.<br /><br />3rd- Sports are so awesome. And yeah, it is fun to play, but like you said the camaraderie is what really keeps bringing you back. Sports can teach you so much. The teamwork, determination, never give up, endurance, friendship. All of it awesome. <br /><br />LOVE this post! Great pics!!!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-83193701221325818322012-04-27T14:51:47.079-04:002012-04-27T14:51:47.079-04:00Jenn - Indeed. I didn't mention it in the comm...Jenn - Indeed. I didn't mention it in the commentary because I'm kind of ashamed of making such a big deal out of it then but still playing another FIVE YEARS :-)Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-91777106167457502672012-04-27T14:45:51.996-04:002012-04-27T14:45:51.996-04:00Correct me if my memory has failed but that last s...Correct me if my memory has failed but that last shot...wasn't that potentially going to be your last shot in a softball uniform ever from a couple seasons back? SO happy to hear you're still getting out & playing. Great shots & backstory always is nice. Hey, you read all my insane hockey rambling, how could I NOT read your softball recounting (esp since I don't even play hockey!). Here's to a great season! Maybe this could be your year at a championship...but either way hope you have a blast!Jenn Flynn-Shonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441834864191292424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-63464277917359371642012-04-27T14:25:54.777-04:002012-04-27T14:25:54.777-04:00Just for grins I Googled "ball."
Some h...Just for grins I Googled "ball." <br />Some home canners may be surprised if they find their way here.<br /><br />BTW - Google "zerg rush" today for a nice distraction.IT (aka Ivan Toblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07484236901066944983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-31936943996521069122012-04-27T14:17:35.853-04:002012-04-27T14:17:35.853-04:00Good luck in the coming softball season.
OlderSon ...Good luck in the coming softball season.<br />OlderSon is playing with the oldtimers league again this year. (only 40 and he's an oldtimer already!!!) Last year he played for the Hot Tub Woodies, goodness only knows what his team name will be this year!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-27231891116842036962012-04-27T14:13:10.104-04:002012-04-27T14:13:10.104-04:00You certainly had fun reminiscing. I like the des...You certainly had fun reminiscing. I like the description of a day full of heroic promise.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-23053460864548095622012-04-27T13:32:12.394-04:002012-04-27T13:32:12.394-04:00You're right, everyone DOES love photo's, ...You're right, everyone DOES love photo's, and this is a great collection. Your passion for the game shines through, and I'm sure your enthusiasm rubs off on all your teammates, too - regardless of whatever the final score might be.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-64820210266486616372012-04-27T13:21:52.561-04:002012-04-27T13:21:52.561-04:00More "batter" stuff--Love it. You look l...More "batter" stuff--Love it. You look like Mighty Casey out there, but I bet you didn't strike out.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-84990951815762407682012-04-27T12:23:26.022-04:002012-04-27T12:23:26.022-04:00What Craig said about the catcher... slow pitch.
...What Craig said about the catcher... slow pitch.<br /><br />I could probably do a Ripley ...if I could still run.(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-47178238709839967242012-04-27T11:40:50.839-04:002012-04-27T11:40:50.839-04:00Eighteen seasons with The Bombers. What an accompl...Eighteen seasons with The Bombers. What an accomplishment! I enjoyed the commentary with the photos, Jim.<br />When I first looked at the photo of you, Fast Freddy and Big Jay, I thought B.J. was standing in the foreground. After reading what you wrote, I looked again. My goodness, he IS a big guy. His shadow covers quite an area! <br />The fact that Bobby Ripley is 78 years old and is in great shape and still playing warms my heart.<br />I also commend you for being able to squat like that. Makes my legs burn just thinking about it. You are in great shape too, Jim. I hope that you keep playing and enjoying the game. I enjoyed your blogpost today. Read every word. :))<br />(I felt disappointment for your team as I read the commentary under the 2010 Championship game photo. But, I felt pride, too. A 14-2 season is awesome!! Proud of all you guys!!)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-44169291626999624222012-04-27T10:57:24.208-04:002012-04-27T10:57:24.208-04:00Ummmm. . . yeah. . . what Buck said. I forgot to ...Ummmm. . . yeah. . . what Buck said. I forgot to mention that one. . .Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044041773404411751noreply@blogger.com