Hey all

by esylvester6 on Feb 25, 2010 2:21 PM EST

I've been subscribed to the Birdos blog for awhile now, but am yet to be active on it. I am a HUGE hockey fan, so that has been at the forefront of my attention lately, but with spring training looming closer, I thought I better introduce myself. I am a student at the University of Northern Iowa who loves baseball and had the privilege of watching Pujols play minor league ball in Peoria for about 20 games (lived there briefly). I was 11 I think and I bet my dad a whole dollar that Pujols would make it into the majors, to which my dad said he didn't have a prayer. I got my dollar. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself, and I look forward to talking baseball with you guys. Go Cardinals!

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Welome to the forums

Glad to have you aboard, mate. Actually, it might be fun to have a posting where folks share their location and passions. I post pretty sporadically, but for what its worth…

I live in the Washington DC area. Currently I’m down in Houston TX visiting family for an extended length of time. And my work consists of supporting adult education initiatives for the National Guard, particularly those related to emergency management and disaster response.

by JWO on Feb 25, 2010 2:32 PM EST reply actions

I was thinking the same thing

When I was in high school, I made maps of where everyone was planning on going to school/work/travel for the school newspaper. It would be cool to do something similar here. Maybe a questionnaire with name, current location, location of origin, beginnings as a Cardinals fan, favorite Cardinals moment, favorite Cardinals player past and current. I would be willing to attempt to make said map if there is enough interest.

And, more importantly, welcome esylvester! As far as your hockey team selection, I applaud you.

by WyoCardsFan on Feb 26, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

You're in DC?

I lived there for the last 4 years, and am trying to get back as soon as possible. Actually going back on Tuesday for a job interview, and my girlfriend still lives in Cap Hill. Yeah, I agree – a “who I am, where I’m from, my background, and why I love the Cards” would be a great idea.

by Expatcardfan on Feb 27, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions

welcome

just wondering, having mentioned peoria and northern iowa, how did you escape the fandom (or dumb) of the cubs?

"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."

by cardball on Feb 25, 2010 2:57 PM EST reply actions

haha i actually grew up in canada for the first 10 years of my life, so when i moved to the midwest i was pretty open to anything. i saw there were WAYYYY too many cub fans, and as a rugby/hockey/cricket player, i sorta like obscurity. decided on being a cards fan after watching pujols in a ball… and to piss off cubs fans :)

"Four goals in sixteen shots... I'm really tired of the...............25% rule." -John Tortorella

by esylvester6 on Mar 8, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

Don't tell anyone which hockey team you like. . .

Think; It's not illegal yet.

by azruavatar on Feb 25, 2010 2:59 PM EST reply actions

haha

yeah, i had to look

"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."

by cardball on Feb 25, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions

haha sorry guys

"Four goals in sixteen shots... I'm really tired of the...............25% rule." -John Tortorella

by esylvester6 on Mar 8, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

Welcome

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Feb 25, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions

Cow's it Going?

;=8)

Big McLargehuge!
:=8O

by The MooCow on Feb 25, 2010 4:21 PM EST reply actions

Welcome to the club

I was born in Peoria, and have been a diehard Cardinal fan for life. You’ll make good company here, I’m sure.

Check out my sports blog!
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
Follow me on Twitter: @zoomzoomj88
SIGN FELIPE LOPEZ & JOHN SMOLTZ!

by zoomzoomj88 on Feb 25, 2010 5:01 PM EST reply actions

As the future mayor of Peoria, I welcome you.

Yes, that's right.

by Mister Eff on Feb 25, 2010 5:31 PM EST reply actions

avs suck!

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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 25, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions

ever hear of southern hospitality?

you are south of him, i believe.

"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."

by cardball on Feb 25, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

i live in red wings country

so even though i don’t follow hockey all that much (sans-playoffs & olympics) i root for the wings. sorry esylvester. at least we agree on one thing!

Check out my sports blog!
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
Follow me on Twitter: @zoomzoomj88
SIGN FELIPE LOPEZ & JOHN SMOLTZ!

by zoomzoomj88 on Feb 26, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

its cool, i can put up with one ill informed fair weather wings fan. thats 90% of the wings fanbase anyway ;) go cards!

"Four goals in sixteen shots... I'm really tired of the...............25% rule." -John Tortorella

by esylvester6 on Mar 8, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Welcome!

I don’t really care that much about hockey so your choice of team does not bother me. And I don’t know why it bothers everyone else. Shows how much I know.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥

by ClemsonGirl on Feb 25, 2010 10:11 PM EST reply actions

Welcome aboard!

I don’t particularly care about hockey so cheer away! As long as you like the Cardinals and good baseball conversation, you’ll be welcome here forever.

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by redbirdnation8206 on Feb 26, 2010 9:06 AM EST reply actions