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Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:28:53 -0000

Memories of baseball seasons past! Kind of an inside thing but as a kid I watched Rowland patrol center at old Fulton County Stadium for years. Hahaha- Great throwback memory for my birthday!

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:31:18 -0000

Hahaha... I attempted a similar escapade with Bob Watson but never quite pulled it off.

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:20:08 -0000

Oh how I miss the baby blue uni's of the day.

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:27:09 -0000

Bobby's picture on this card reminds me of Sir John Young "Jackie" Stewart... the racer.

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:54:31 -0000

Dig those chops!!

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:52:52 -0000

I ran across a Rick Wise quote I really liked...

“The designated hitter rule is like having someone else take Wilt Chamberlain’s free throws.”

Re: Flip Camera’s Awesome Customer Service

davedelaney — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:08:12 -0000

I didn't actually ask her, but I am certain in the U.S.

Re: Flip Camera’s Awesome Customer Service

CoolpapaC — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:38:19 -0000

I Love my Flip HD and been impressed with the quality and ease of use. Great to know there professionalism extends through the customer channels. BTW- where was the CS person located you spoke with?

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:55:58 -0000

This card poses the question do the players have the right to sign off on the actual photography? Because I can't believe Chuck would have blessed this pic! Really, I know times were different back then but surely they have a shot where Mr. Taylor's eyes didn't look like he came out of a Cheech and Chong movie!

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:11:50 -0000

Well Mr. Sutton is now in the broadcast booth for his second stint with the ATL Braves. Although I find his commentary entertaining, I still harbor ill feelings due to being cut off by Don with his curly white hair and his matching white Mercedes on I-75 north of the Ted. The incident occurred back in 85 or 86 and yes, I remember. Great pitcher, good broadcaster but no so much of the courteous driver!

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:47:00 -0000

When I first heard of Vida Blue, I thought that was the coolest name ever for an athlete. Then soon after he threw a no-hitter proving his skills was as cool as his name.

Re: Cards from the Diamond

CoolpapaC — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:09:22 -0000

Hey... wasn't he the first guy to have that surgery? :)

Re: Tears of Joy

CoolpapaC — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:49:39 -0000

As I was thinking of the ugly effort the Braves have made so far this winter to improve the team... I was bummin. But then it hit me... The memory of Tech... With the "high school offense"... that plays in a "high school" stadium... going "tween the hedges"... coming from behind and spanking the Dawgs entered my head. A smile returned.
Sweeeeet.

Re: The Big 3 Auto Companies Branding Failure

jimkukral — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:24:38 -0000

I agree with you. The "product" I was referring to in this example was them begging. In that instance, their brand, at that moment was a huge mistake.

Re: The Big 3 Auto Companies Branding Failure

CoolpapaC — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:21:22 -0000

I think this has nothing to do with branding and everything to do with failed management. The leadership demonstrated by the big three has reflected the same arrogant, narrow minded and out of touch approach revealed as a market weakness decades ago. The writing was on the wall but they failed to respond with products to fit the changing market. Hopping in a hybrid and driving to DC would have a required sensitivity they are so blatantly lacking. Instead, they behave in a manner consistent with who they are... flying cross country in corporate jets, arriving hat in had without even a basic a plan to address the crisis.

No matter how good your PR, advertising, corporate message, Brooks Brothers suit or haircut... In the end, your brand is only as good as the product or service you deliver.

Re: Tonight’s the Night

CoolpapaC — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:50:36 -0000

“Tonight’s the Night” is one of my absolute favorite albums of all time . It has endured for decades in my personal rotation and where as most music is woven with memories of time and place, this piece of work is actually embedded into my life's story. Not sure I can select one, all time favorite... But if I tried, this masterpiece would among the top. Great call Sam!

Re: A Classy Organization

CoolpapaC — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:48:01 -0000

A tip of the cap to you for reaching out and to the Red Sox organization for showing the love to one of their own. Please extend our get well wishes to your niece.

Re: Confessions of a Braves Fan Pulling for the Phillies

CoolpapaC — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:29:56 -0000

Great post JB. You made a number of points that I completely agree with. Baseball has no place indoors being number one. And, while I detest the DH, I love a good Cinderella story. It would be OK with me with if the Phillies tote Commissioner's Trophy back to PA. But if the clock hasn't struck midnight just yet and the Rays could pull off a miracle... I for one won't be sorry to see the streak go to 29.

Re: I Can’t Believe This

CoolpapaC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:41:41 -0000

The vision of a "I Believe" plate bolted to a Hummer tooling down the South Carolina countryside would make James Watt proud. For the youngsters... Watt was Secretary of the Interior for the early part of Reagan's administration. He is famous for such memorable quotes as- “We don't have to protect the environment, the Second Coming is at hand”.

Re: My Daughter’s First Game Ever

CoolpapaC — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:47:19 -0000

Another cool thing is your daughter will have your post to preserve the memory. With the ease of digital photography, video and sites to archive moments in time, today's kids first game memories will have full color images and detailed descriptions of their experience to reflect upon. Of course, it will be pretty weak compared to the full sensory hologram their kids will bank!