Conference 7.286::sports_90

Domo Arigato, yur `Sawness, and mucho reciprocity from the Johnston Band
or Renegades, Outlaws, and other Republicans.

When most folks are sitting down
	(to Turkey, trimmings, and Turkey Day Football)

I'll be sliding down
	(a mountain on a pair of skis).

Later that evening, we'll sit down to a non-traditional dinner of
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad, and a hearty wine. Then
brandy by the fire with big Suze, while the kids are sent elsewhere.

For those of you who'd like to give thanks, and help those less
fortunate than yourself, one of the charities in this area which I think
is very worthwhile (I'm not a big United Way fan) is the Denver Rescue
Mission. They're worth supporting on a year round basis. At this time of
year, a $100.00 donation will buy a really good meal for 25 people. They
also give away coats, shoes, and other winter `necessities'.

Stay Safe And Happy Dudes and Dudettes!

Mike JN

    Great job 'Saw. You should write essays professionally.

Thanks Dave.

A lot of people tell me I should be a writer.  Maybe one of these days
I'll get the time to sit down and try really hard at it.  Who knows,
maybe one day I could get something published....8^)

And Mike JN, I'll be thankful if you don't break a leg 8^)

'Saw

    
    A holiday just isn't a holiday without one of your meaningful essays,
    Mr. Way.
    
    But I don't remember you writing one for Martin Luther King day.  Just
    for that, you can't watch the super bowl this year.
    
    Dickster
    

    The Phoenix plant management is having a plantwide meeting tomorrow
    afternoon.  It's too bad these clowns have to do this before a major
    holiday.  That bird is gonna be extra special, yeah right.
    
    Mike

    Some of the things I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving:
    
    - The death of the cold war 
    - The Penn State victory over ND
    - Men like Harvey Gantt who stand up uncompromisingly against racist,
      sexist, gay-bashing bible thumpers
    - SPORTS notes...thanks, Bob Hunt, for delivering me to the promised
      land
    - The freedom to write and think what I want, and your freedom to
      object
    - The Denver Rescue Mission...the Broncos can use all the help they
      can get ;-)
    - The Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers for providing me with a great
      1990 sports year
    - My parents, especially my father...we may not always agree and we
      never say that 'love' word to one another, but somehow the mutual
      respect overcomes that at all times...here's to ya dad!  I told you
      once you got your butt back down to Florida they'd get those shuttles  
      flying again!
    - All the friends I've made from this conference
    - John Hendry for getting me to my first Fenway game
    - The Paper Doll Lounge...and the Paper Dolls
    - Elvis
    

    ..to 14 young men who've given me a lot of pleasure over the years, and
    who finished it up in cracker-jack style.
    
    And so, to my son, Daniel, and his friends:
    
    	Jay Ladieu - goalie
    	Scott "Scooter" Peplinski - sweeper
    	Sean Garry - defense
    	Brian Reynolds - defense
    	Jason Stanley - defense
    	Matt Anzeveno - defense
    	"Sunny" Srivastava - mid-field
    	Mark Wesley - mid-field
    	David Kurzonkowski - mid-field
    	Stu McRory - mid-field
    	Andy Walsh - forward
    	Tommy "to somebody" Francesconi - forward
    	Gary Eason - forward
    	Mike Forresto - forward
    
    Many thanks, kids, for some wonderful memories.  May they shine as
    brightly for you 20 years from now, as they do for me today.
    
    A&W

    I'm thankful to:
    
    Ginny, my wife of 17 months, who has taught me what love is all about.
    
    My son Michael, who, at 25, still gives me a goodnight kiss and hug.
    
    My daughter, Leslie, and her husband, Doug, who have given me my first
    grandchild, Andrew.
    
    My daughter, Julie, who is out on her own and showing how mature she
    really is.
    
    My daughter, Kerrie, who is in her first year of college and
    academically doing so much better than she ever did before!
    
    My daughter, Torie, who has reminded me how great it is to be the Dad of
    an eight-year-old.
    
    My grandson, Andrew, who is such a joy to be with.
    
    My Aunt Claire, who continues to fill-in for my late Mother.
    
    My Uncle Ray, who is always there when I need a hand.
    
    My sister Linda, and her husband Frank, who are such a part of our
    family.
    
    My cousin, Laurie, and her husband Jimmy, who constantly allow us to
    share in the love and fun of their baby, Ethan.
    
    A number of my fellow workers, such as Terry Sweeney, who is always
    available to help out on tough projects.
    
    Neighbors who watch out for our children and our home.
    
    And last, but certainly not least, my fellow noters.  I don't want to
    leave anyone out, but I DO want to particularly thank Hawk and Dickster 
    for all the chuckles they've given me over the past year.
    
    May all of you have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
    
    May the Almighty keep our boys in the Mid-East safe for at least this 
    special day.
    
    Lee

    
    That was nice Lee, thanks for making me think about the people in
    my life who are special.  It really made my morning.....
    
    Thanks,
    
    Cap

Well, you folks want an essay for MLK Day?  I'll give you one.

Actually, I don't think I started writing essays for this venue until
*after* MLK day this year, so I have a little grace period.


And I'd like to echo Lee's and others' sentiments about this notes file.
Probably looser than any other file on the net, there is still more
feeling of family in here than any place else.

Yeah, sure, we bicker, we dicker, we analyze and poke and prod each
other.  Dan squares off against JD and T, and T squares off against ACC
Chris.  Hawk and Dickster just poke fun at everyone and everything,
and I lost the junk note disease and got the rugby one instead.

I feel like you're all part of my family.  Deep down, for all our
differing opinions, we're all the same, you know.  We all want the
same security in life, we all want to be loved, we all want the
world to be safe for our children and loved ones...

Thanks again.

frank

PS  Just you wait, that MLK essay will be one of the best yet....

    For living in such a great country.
    
    For having a good full time job.
    
    For having a part time I absolutely love, even when it's driving me
    nuts.
    
    For family, even when we disagree.
    
    For friends, especially all of you, and especially for helping me
    through a couple of bad times in the last 18 months.  Thanks.
    
    John

    	I am thankful that there are only 3 home games left for the
    Patriots.
    
    				/Don

    A reminder folks - for those of you traveling, or who have family
    or friends travelling to be with you - take it easy out there, arrive
    safely.  Slow down when driving - you'll get there safer.  If traveling
    by mass transit, have a safe trip, and be nice to the folks working
    for the companies - this is a busy time for them.  
    
    Enjoy.
    
    JD

And if any of you are flying, and are lucky enough to wind up sitting
next to a bodacious blonde, please let me know.

In all the years I've flown I've always ended up next to the fat lady,
the old wrinkled prune lady, the fat business man with intestinal
gas, or the little kid from the family in the seats opposite me
across the aisle...

'Saw

    
    To everyone and thier families...
    
    Have a safe and happy thanksgiving!
    
    
    
    Steve

    I found this next to the copymachine this morning; thought I'd
    share it.
    
                    EVERYDAY THANKSGIVING
    
    Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings
    each morning, Thank you Lord; that I can hear.
    There are those who are deaf.
    
    Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed against the morning
    light as long as possible, Thank you Lord; that I can see.
    There are many who are blind.
    
    Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the physical effort
    of rising, Thank you Lord; that I have the strength to rise.
    There are many who are bedfast.
    
    Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are
    lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, Thank you Lord for my Family.
    There are many who are lonely.
    
    Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in 
    magazines and the menu is at time unbalanced, Thank you Lord, for
    the food we have.
    There are many who are hungry.
    
    Even though the routine of my job is monotonous, Thank you Lord, for
    the opportunity to work.
    There are many who have no job.
    
    Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my
    circumstances were not so modest,
    Thank you Lord, for the gift of Life.
    
    					-Author Unknown

    	Even though I sit, freezing through yet another Patriot loss,
    thank you Lord for my season tickets.  For there are many who...
    Uh, There are times when...  Mmm, It could be worse...  WAIT A MINUTE!
    There's nothing worse than being at a Pats game!  Boy God, you sure
    got one sick sense of humor!
    
    				/Don

    /Don:
    
    You should thank the lord that you can get SEASON tickets.  Some
    Bruins fans would kill for such an opportunity!!!!

	To safe journeys, warm smiles, pumpkin pie, families, friends,
turkey, memories, hope, football, and all that other stuff :^)

	Hope you and yours are together, at least in spirit, on this
holiday. 

	Jim M

    	Nobody, I mean NOBODY would *kill* for Patriots season tickets.
    Someone would probably kill to get rid of them.  8^)
    
    				/Don      

    
    I'd kill for Patriots season tickets.  It's far less embarrassing than
    admitting you paid good money for 'em.
    
    Dickster
    

    	Well actually Dickster I gave 'em a couple of twenties that
    were torn and a ten that I had left in my pants pocket and was wrinkled
    in the laundry.
    
    				/Don

Hope your Turkey is moist and the Stuffing is DRY enough to gag ya. 

Really I'm thankful for my wife who actually has gotten used to the lump 
on the couch during Football season. 

My Daughter who always asks for a hug and kiss before bed. 

My Son that likes the Barbie commercials at 16 months.

A Job that allows me to work less than 50 hours every week. 

Thankful that I live in Colorado and  drive 12 miles to work in 13 minutes 
every day. 

Jeff

    Great topic 'Saw, also thought that poem was good. I'm thankful
    to God because:
    
 *  Of my beautiful wife, and one year old son. (whom I am brain washing
    early in life with assorted Raider paraphanalia(sp?))my son that
    is. Can't seem to break my wife of her nasty Bengals habit.
    
 *  We can worship him freely in this great country without hiding,
    or being persecuted.
    
 *  This job, which provides most of our financial needs. And Notes,
    which lets us share our beliefs, ideas, and opinions with others. 
    And although we don't always agree, that is what makes noting so
    special. Imagine if everybody liked to eat spinach only....
    
 *  And all of my many other needs which are constantly being met.
    
    I hope that God will make his presence felt in all your hearts this
    thanksgiving......and throughout your lives.
    
    Carlos   

    'Saw,
    
    Your notes at holiday time never fail to get me choked up.  Your 
    writing talents are immense.
    
    Re: your note .15, too bad you weren't in my shoes during a business
    trip to L.A.  I ended up sitting next to a woman who was a sales rep
    for Calvin Klein.  She was one of the 5 or 10 best-looking women I
    had ever seen, and was a great conversationalist to boot.  I never
    had a more enjoyable trip in my life.  Why didn't this kind of thing
    ever happen when  I was single?
    
    Pete (Looking forward to your groundhog day essay 8^).)

    Here I sit at 9 PM feeling sorry for myself, with no job, and the
    prospects of a lay-off creeping up on me.  Reading the "mushy" stuff in 
    here got me back to earth.  I guess I really do have some things to be
    thankful for:
    
    	My wife and my daughter Lindsey, who is only 11 months old, and
        never has asked for a good night hug and kiss, but will always 
    	get one as long as I'm around.
    
    	My health.
    
    	My friends, who are doing all they can to get me through this.
    
    and of course
    
    	The chance to read (and occasionally write in) SPORTS.
    
    Happy and safe Thanksgiving to all, 
    
    =Bob=
                                                          

    
    
    
    Re: .0
    
    	Good note 'Saw.  Another holiday classic fer sure.
    
    Thank you:
    
    	To my parents, who through all of the ups and downs, have done
    their best to do the right thing, and have been there when I needed
    it most.
    
    	To all my uncles, aunts, and other relatives, for the moral support
    and guidance.
    
    	To all the SPORTS noters, for the all the laughs and some of the
    friendships I've made through this file.  Work would be quite mundane
    without my daily fix.  
    
    
    	To all, have a safe and very happy Thanksgiving with your friends
    and families.  Drive safely and eat merrily.
    
    						 glen j.
    

An American friend of mine came down to Geneva to see his dad's girlfriend
who is a Stew for one of the airlines, just over here on a stopover.

Turns out she smuggled a 15 pound turkey and a container of stuffing in
because she felt sorry for him way over here on Thanksgiving.  (BTW, a turkey
is a very rare bird over here [:^{)] - hardly ever see them.)

Funny part was that she stayed in the Ramada, which is in the heart of the
Red Light District.

So my friend took her out for dinner, and dropped her off at the hotel after,
which is when she presented him with the turkey and stuffing.   

He said "So here I am wandering around the Red Light District looking for my
car with this goddamn turkey in my arms and all the hookers are looking at me
laughing their haids off."

killed me, that one.  

Have a rip-roaring day.  rick ellis

    Ditto...

       Have a Happyone folks!!
                                       Denny

    Too much to be thankful for to list, and besides, you people covered it
    all anyway, in a generic sense........  But I do have a couple to add:
    
    To everyone in this file, even you read-only's, and especially everyone
    I've met at one time or another.  You're a different and special group.
    I find myself doing things (manias, lunches, etc.) that I wouldn't do
    otherwise.  I just hope Digital will keep us together a while longer.
    
    And a special thanks to the noters who usually trash notes like this,
    for not doing so.  Yeah, it's mushy and corny and all that.  So what?
    It's better than that ACC note.....  :-)
    
    Later folks,
    
    John

    I have a lot be thankful for, my health, a job, good family, good friends,
    a three-game winning streak in Fantasy Football, winning the 1990 Southern
    NH Football Title, etc etc ...
    
    And I'm thankful to people who remind me once in a while what I have to
    be thankful for.
    
    Happy holidays to all of you, may it be a safe driving season, and show
    those desserts NO mercy !!!!
    
    Peace,
    
    Dr Midnight

    I'm thankful for my wonderful wife and children, for our health, and
    our general well-being.
    
    I'm also thankful that our company doesn't throw people out on the
    street with no future or remorse, especially during holidays.
    
    Mike

 Take care everyone and have a wonderful holiday.
 
 Oh, and Dan'l, you're welcome.  This is a great conference, isn't it ???
 
 Bob Hunt

    To the largest bunch of turkeys I know, outside of the Patriots ....
    
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,
    
    
    Greg

    Happy Thanksgiving to all, and the best of luck to the USC Trojans this
    Saturday.
    
    Joe

    
    Bring back Oklahoma-Nebraska on Thanksgiving! (that's my short list
    of things I'm *not* thankful for-- and thankfully it's a very short
    list indeed).
    
    Best of holidays to all,
    glenn
    

    I know this is sort of late, in 5 minutes it'll officially be
    Thanksgiving here in Pgh, but I send my wishes for a safe and Happy
    Thanksgiving to all of you.
    
    
    JaKe