meeting Buzz today

chrisfostermusi · 03-08-2002, 06:42 AM

I am taking the trip over to Fort Lauderdale to meet Buzz today.

As to not disrupt his happy vacation I promised to be a Mets fan for the day. I woke up feeling all tingly inside..... is this what it feels to be a Mets fan? I wonder what other sensations there are to rooting for another team.

Last year when I first heard about contraction I rooted for the Expos one day. I had this uncontrollable urge to say "Ay"

Another time when I was a kid I was a big Pete Rose fan. I got banned for life from private school for being a bookie. Ironically the principals name was Mr. Giamatti.

I am really looking forward to meeting Buzz and his wife. This will be the first time I have met someone in person via the internet.

Fritz Buelow · 03-08-2002, 08:03 AM

Make sure you say something bad about hockey.

Buzz really hates hockey.

Skip · 03-08-2002, 08:08 AM

Fritz Buelow · 03-08-2002, 08:14 AM

Phil Linz: What did Yogi say?
Mickey Mantle: He said play it louder.

My inspiration.

hmrsf · 03-08-2002, 09:58 PM

So tell us, how was the game with Buzz and Mexi?

chrisfostermusi · 03-08-2002, 11:17 PM

Well we pre arranged to meet at the stadium about 11. (gametime was 1pm) I figured we would have a chance to hang out for a while. I was not going to be able to stay for the whole game since I had an engagement that evening.

We found our seat and then made our way over to where the Visiting clubhouse was. We watched players come on and off the field and were able to get some pictures of some of the lesser known players. The allstars would not give us the time of day. I took about 50 pictures in which I will put on a webpage for others to view.

It was an extremely nice experience. Buzz and Mex are two charming people and It was worth the trip (1 and 1/2 hours each way) He educated me on who was who on the team and was real accomodating to all my questions. I did not realize how out of the baseball loop I was.

I had to leave after the 3rd inning. The mets were behind 3-0 when I left. For Buzz's sake I vowed never to root for the Mets again. I brought them bad luck LOL.

I was a fantastic day!
Chris

chrisfostermusi · 03-09-2002, 07:30 AM

I created a page with some pictures that I took.

http://www.chrisfostermusic.com/springtraining.doc

Enjoy

ps. It might take a minute or two to download. There are 37 pictures that I included on the page.

Fritz Buelow · 03-09-2002, 09:49 AM

Chris - great pix!

1. The Ripken picture -

2. I think "Pat" needs a better bra.
3. Glad you didn't include Buzz' picture
a. I once asked him if I should post my picture on the site and he told me "If it's me, I don't put my picture on the internet." And,
b. I have to see the guy at work a few times a month. That's plenty 'nuff for me.

Really nice work on the photos. Taking baseball action shots is not easy. You did great.

pathogan · 03-09-2002, 11:40 AM

Really nice job with the photos...the Bobby V hand puppet pic was great, and so was the piazza thumb...thanks,good fun

gyb13 · 03-09-2002, 03:28 PM

Great job with the pics! You should save the Rey Ordonez base hit - that one could become valuable

chrisfostermusi · 03-09-2002, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I am so inspired I am thinking of checking out the Twins/Rangers game on the 13th. If I do I will make another photo page.

Chris

BuzzBuzzard · 03-12-2002, 07:35 AM

Let me just say it was a lot of fun getting to meet another NetShrine member down in Florida. Chris is a good guy and hopefully we can do it again next year.

Spring Training was awesome. It will become an annual ritual for me at this point. Getting to meet the players was fantastic and seeing them work out so closely is quite the experience.

And it pains me to say this, but Tom Seaver is a ^%&$^.

03-14-2002, 07:29 PM

Outstanding pics Chris...........
You gotta do this again.......

03-08-2002, 06:42 AM	#1
chrisfostermusi All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 322	meeting Buzz today I am taking the trip over to Fort Lauderdale to meet Buzz today. As to not disrupt his happy vacation I promised to be a Mets fan for the day. I woke up feeling all tingly inside..... is this what it feels to be a Mets fan? I wonder what other sensations there are to rooting for another team. Last year when I first heard about contraction I rooted for the Expos one day. I had this uncontrollable urge to say "Ay" Another time when I was a kid I was a big Pete Rose fan. I got banned for life from private school for being a bookie. Ironically the principals name was Mr. Giamatti. I am really looking forward to meeting Buzz and his wife. This will be the first time I have met someone in person via the internet. __________________ Thinking outside the "batters" box

03-08-2002, 08:03 AM	#2
Fritz Buelow NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,020	Make sure you say something bad about hockey. Buzz really hates hockey. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

03-08-2002, 08:14 AM	#4
Fritz Buelow NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,020	Phil Linz: What did Yogi say? Mickey Mantle: He said play it louder. My inspiration. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

03-08-2002, 09:58 PM	#5
hmrsf forum mom Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: relocation Posts: 4,298	So tell us, how was the game with Buzz and Mexi? __________________ NDF who shares good karma! Get a coaster! My cup is not only 1/2 full it is brimming! We don't need no stinking Arods!

03-08-2002, 11:17 PM	#6
chrisfostermusi All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 322	game update Well we pre arranged to meet at the stadium about 11. (gametime was 1pm) I figured we would have a chance to hang out for a while. I was not going to be able to stay for the whole game since I had an engagement that evening. We found our seat and then made our way over to where the Visiting clubhouse was. We watched players come on and off the field and were able to get some pictures of some of the lesser known players. The allstars would not give us the time of day. I took about 50 pictures in which I will put on a webpage for others to view. It was an extremely nice experience. Buzz and Mex are two charming people and It was worth the trip (1 and 1/2 hours each way) He educated me on who was who on the team and was real accomodating to all my questions. I did not realize how out of the baseball loop I was. I had to leave after the 3rd inning. The mets were behind 3-0 when I left. For Buzz's sake I vowed never to root for the Mets again. I brought them bad luck LOL. I was a fantastic day! Chris __________________ Thinking outside the "batters" box Last edited by chrisfostermusi : 03-08-2002 at 11:20 PM.

03-08-2002, 08:08 AM	#3
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866

03-09-2002, 07:30 AM	#7
chrisfostermusi All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 322	pictures from game I created a page with some pictures that I took. http://www.chrisfostermusic.com/springtraining.doc Enjoy ps. It might take a minute or two to download. There are 37 pictures that I included on the page. __________________ Thinking outside the "batters" box

03-09-2002, 09:49 AM	#8
Fritz Buelow NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,020	Chris - great pix! 1. The Ripken picture - 2. I think "Pat" needs a better bra. 3. Glad you didn't include Buzz' picture a. I once asked him if I should post my picture on the site and he told me "If it's me, I don't put my picture on the internet." And, b. I have to see the guy at work a few times a month. That's plenty 'nuff for me. Really nice work on the photos. Taking baseball action shots is not easy. You did great. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

03-09-2002, 11:40 AM	#9
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	Nice pics Really nice job with the photos...the Bobby V hand puppet pic was great, and so was the piazza thumb...thanks,good fun

03-09-2002, 03:28 PM	#10
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	Great job with the pics! You should save the Rey Ordonez base hit - that one could become valuable __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

03-09-2002, 04:37 PM	#11
chrisfostermusi All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 322	Thanks for the compliments guys. I am so inspired I am thinking of checking out the Twins/Rangers game on the 13th. If I do I will make another photo page. Chris __________________ Thinking outside the "batters" box

03-12-2002, 07:35 AM	#12
BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	Let me just say it was a lot of fun getting to meet another NetShrine member down in Florida. Chris is a good guy and hopefully we can do it again next year. Spring Training was awesome. It will become an annual ritual for me at this point. Getting to meet the players was fantastic and seeing them work out so closely is quite the experience. And it pains me to say this, but Tom Seaver is a ^%&$^. __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

03-14-2002, 07:29 PM	#13
bill wisnosky Posts: n/a	Pics by Chris Outstanding pics Chris........... You gotta do this again.......

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What Happened To The NDF Today	Wolf Hopper	NetShrine Forum News	9	04-23-2003 11:01 PM
Today Was A Pretty Big Day!	Max Power	NetShrine Forum News	4	01-19-2003 11:50 AM
Glavine meets with the Braves, may sign elsewhere today	nyy26wc	Around The Majors Reports	3	12-05-2002 01:21 PM
Small Thoughts Today	Xanadu Dragon	2002 Baseball History Archives	14	01-10-2002 02:12 PM
A Great Day On The Forum Today!	NetShrine	NetShrine Forum News	2	10-02-2001 11:47 PM