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ftwildernessguy · 08-11-2008, 07:50 PM

We just call them Gomers.

ntsammy5 · 08-11-2008, 07:58 PM

ftwildernessguy · 08-11-2008, 07:59 PM

Yes, yes I am!

RvUsa · 08-11-2008, 08:24 PM

I am more of a goober. But that is just me.

My wife has some nice ones at work,

CTD Circling the Drain

CTB Ceasing to Breathe

PITA needs no explanation

DBB Dead but Breathing

She is a sick puppy, there are worse ones... LOL

AuburnJen92 · 08-11-2008, 08:26 PM

oh, i like DBB, I will have to use that one!

BigDaddyRog · 08-11-2008, 09:30 PM

I may actually be DBB!?!?!

Gatordad · 08-16-2008, 01:41 AM

RIP Darrin Winston of the Philadelphia Philliies..... of my alma matre Bishop Ahr.

2goofycampers · 08-20-2008, 11:36 AM

Just got an e-mail from Frank's sis, her 14 year old dog died yesterday. This will be hard on her since she isn't married and never had kids, this pup was her little girl. She still has the mom to this dog who is 16 and taking the loss very hard also. I sure hope she doesn't die very soon.

Gatordad · 08-23-2008, 03:07 PM

PITTSBURGH (AP) – John Challis, who inspired professional players with his battle against cancer, died at his parents' suburban Pittsburgh home on Tuesday. He was 18.

Challis made national headlines when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates game against the New York Yankees in June, leaving his home team a motivational message on their message board.

"Have fun," he wrote to the Pirates. "It's the reason we play ball."

The 5-foot-5, 93-pound teenager was diagnosed with terminal cancer when he was 16. He spoke candidly about his initial fear of death and then his determination to achieve his goals before succumbing to the cancer that had spread to his liver, lungs and other parts of his body.

Most of those goals were achieved. He played with the Freedom Area High School football team, where he was a starter as a sophomore before becoming ill.

He met Pittsburgh Penguins' owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux and quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger. When Challis was in New York last month, Alex Rodriguez showed him his apartment and drove him to Yankee Stadium.

"He was a very brave boy," Rodriguez said before the Yankees played at Toronto on Tuesday night. "Very smart. He had a huge heart. I was just proud that I got to spend a whole day with him and I'm touched by the fact that he came to my apartment and spent quality time. It's something that I'll be inspired by for the rest of my life."

In April, Challis fulfilled a dream to play on his high school's baseball team, coming in as a pinch-hitter and drawing cheers — even from the opposition — when he hit a single into right field.

In June, after graduating from Freedom Area High School, Challis got to take a last cruise with his family. He also set up a foundation to help high school students fighting terminal illnesses.

His only regret, he told reporters in the months before his death, was that he would not be able to get married and become a father.

"I'm a little surprised that people don't understand how easy I think it is for a young person, especially myself, to see this major situation as a positive — I mean I don't see it as a positive, but I'm not complaining about it," Challis was quoted as saying in an Associated Press story in June.

"I don't know why people think it's so hard," he added.

Within hours of Challis' death, dozens of people from across the country shared their thoughts and condolences on an Internet guest board.

"My thoughts and prayers to the Challis family. Your son was a true inspiration, blessing and gift. God bless," wrote Pat King of Roanoke, Va.

Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly released a statement calling the teenager "an inspiration to each of us."

"John had every reason to complain about his situation, but he chose not to," Coonelly said. "What he did do was show unfathomable courage and great wisdom for someone so young. John's body could not win the battle with cancer, but John's tremendous spirit will live on amongst all those he and his story impacted across the country."

RvUsa · 08-23-2008, 03:35 PM

He lived about 15 minutes from me. His memorial service was this morning. It has been on every newscast for days. He was very well liked and will be missed by many. Coach Tomlin of the steelers even mentioned him in a press conference yesterday.

Gatordad · 08-23-2008, 03:54 PM

God Bless him, and I hope his attitude is contageous, I give him tons of credit for being so upbeat. I saw a thing on him on ESPN

VACAMPER · 08-24-2008, 08:29 AM

wow, what a story and an amazing young man.

Gatordad · 09-02-2008, 07:32 AM

This saddens me.... RIP Don LaFontaine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QPMvj_xejg

RvUsa · 09-02-2008, 07:51 AM

Awww, that sucks, I loved his geico spot. RIP Don.

BigDaddyRog · 09-02-2008, 08:58 AM

Don had more balls in his voice than most men have in their pants. I've never seen an interview of him before....he had a decent sense of humor...I guess with a career like that , ya HAVE to have a sense of humor. Who in the heck is going to voice movie trailers now? This guy?...
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08-11-2008, 09:30 PM	#66
BigDaddyRog Ask me about my cartoon pitch I'm all Disney'd up feeling innocent and pure Cut up and act like a clown while ya gotta chance to embarrass those that are forced to love you. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA....30 miles north of New Orleans Posts: 7,141	I may actually be DBB!?!?! __________________ click & become a fan of Fort Fiends Dream Cruise on FACEBOOK

08-16-2008, 01:41 AM	#67
Gatordad Hates WDW I'm a pwetty pwincess! Is it something booze will fix? I prefer my firemen manly thank you Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Parchman Federal Penitentary Posts: 5,650	RIP Darrin Winston of the Philadelphia Philliies..... of my alma matre Bishop Ahr. __________________ GATORDAD = RATINGS Warning: There are photos of uncovered mammaries on the internet. Don't blame me. International Brotherhood of Clique/Ignore Posters, Local 15

08-20-2008, 11:36 AM	#68
2goofycampers Sounds like something a camping trip could cure Enjoy the beer and wine you will love it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 12,163	Rip Lil Red Just got an e-mail from Frank's sis, her 14 year old dog died yesterday. This will be hard on her since she isn't married and never had kids, this pup was her little girl. She still has the mom to this dog who is 16 and taking the loss very hard also. I sure hope she doesn't die very soon. __________________ Denise

08-23-2008, 03:07 PM	#69
Gatordad Hates WDW I'm a pwetty pwincess! Is it something booze will fix? I prefer my firemen manly thank you Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Parchman Federal Penitentary Posts: 5,650	PITTSBURGH (AP) – John Challis, who inspired professional players with his battle against cancer, died at his parents' suburban Pittsburgh home on Tuesday. He was 18. Challis made national headlines when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates game against the New York Yankees in June, leaving his home team a motivational message on their message board. "Have fun," he wrote to the Pirates. "It's the reason we play ball." The 5-foot-5, 93-pound teenager was diagnosed with terminal cancer when he was 16. He spoke candidly about his initial fear of death and then his determination to achieve his goals before succumbing to the cancer that had spread to his liver, lungs and other parts of his body. Most of those goals were achieved. He played with the Freedom Area High School football team, where he was a starter as a sophomore before becoming ill. He met Pittsburgh Penguins' owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux and quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger. When Challis was in New York last month, Alex Rodriguez showed him his apartment and drove him to Yankee Stadium. "He was a very brave boy," Rodriguez said before the Yankees played at Toronto on Tuesday night. "Very smart. He had a huge heart. I was just proud that I got to spend a whole day with him and I'm touched by the fact that he came to my apartment and spent quality time. It's something that I'll be inspired by for the rest of my life." In April, Challis fulfilled a dream to play on his high school's baseball team, coming in as a pinch-hitter and drawing cheers — even from the opposition — when he hit a single into right field. In June, after graduating from Freedom Area High School, Challis got to take a last cruise with his family. He also set up a foundation to help high school students fighting terminal illnesses. His only regret, he told reporters in the months before his death, was that he would not be able to get married and become a father. "I'm a little surprised that people don't understand how easy I think it is for a young person, especially myself, to see this major situation as a positive — I mean I don't see it as a positive, but I'm not complaining about it," Challis was quoted as saying in an Associated Press story in June. "I don't know why people think it's so hard," he added. Within hours of Challis' death, dozens of people from across the country shared their thoughts and condolences on an Internet guest board. "My thoughts and prayers to the Challis family. Your son was a true inspiration, blessing and gift. God bless," wrote Pat King of Roanoke, Va. Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly released a statement calling the teenager "an inspiration to each of us." "John had every reason to complain about his situation, but he chose not to," Coonelly said. "What he did do was show unfathomable courage and great wisdom for someone so young. John's body could not win the battle with cancer, but John's tremendous spirit will live on amongst all those he and his story impacted across the country." __________________ GATORDAD = RATINGS Warning: There are photos of uncovered mammaries on the internet. Don't blame me. International Brotherhood of Clique/Ignore Posters, Local 15

08-23-2008, 03:54 PM	#71
Gatordad Hates WDW I'm a pwetty pwincess! Is it something booze will fix? I prefer my firemen manly thank you Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Parchman Federal Penitentary Posts: 5,650	God Bless him, and I hope his attitude is contageous, I give him tons of credit for being so upbeat. I saw a thing on him on ESPN __________________ GATORDAD = RATINGS Warning: There are photos of uncovered mammaries on the internet. Don't blame me. International Brotherhood of Clique/Ignore Posters, Local 15

08-11-2008, 07:50 PM	#61
ftwildernessguy I have a linen closet at home full of napkins I took from the snack bar You only get one chance to make a first impression Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Outback. Posts: 6,609	We just call them Gomers.

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08-11-2008, 07:58 PM	#62
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08-11-2008, 07:59 PM	#63
ftwildernessguy I have a linen closet at home full of napkins I took from the snack bar You only get one chance to make a first impression Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Outback. Posts: 6,609	Yes, yes I am!

08-11-2008, 08:24 PM	#64
RvUsa John, the special Dis'r formerly known as Ejmbibb What can I say, my thingy is contagious!!! I can even be a fairy if I want Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Darlington, Pa Posts: 3,540	I am more of a goober. But that is just me. My wife has some nice ones at work, CTD Circling the Drain CTB Ceasing to Breathe PITA needs no explanation DBB Dead but Breathing She is a sick puppy, there are worse ones... LOL

08-11-2008, 08:26 PM	#65
AuburnJen92 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 8,277	oh, i like DBB, I will have to use that one!

08-23-2008, 03:35 PM	#70
RvUsa John, the special Dis'r formerly known as Ejmbibb What can I say, my thingy is contagious!!! I can even be a fairy if I want Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Darlington, Pa Posts: 3,540	He lived about 15 minutes from me. His memorial service was this morning. It has been on every newscast for days. He was very well liked and will be missed by many. Coach Tomlin of the steelers even mentioned him in a press conference yesterday.

08-24-2008, 08:29 AM	#72
VACAMPER We make the kids walk and strap bundles to their backs! Some harmlessly strange person made it for me Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,369	wow, what a story and an amazing young man.

09-02-2008, 07:32 AM	#73
Gatordad Hates WDW I'm a pwetty pwincess! Is it something booze will fix? I prefer my firemen manly thank you Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Parchman Federal Penitentary Posts: 5,650	This saddens me.... RIP Don LaFontaine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QPMvj_xejg __________________ GATORDAD = RATINGS Warning: There are photos of uncovered mammaries on the internet. Don't blame me. International Brotherhood of Clique/Ignore Posters, Local 15

09-02-2008, 07:51 AM	#74
RvUsa John, the special Dis'r formerly known as Ejmbibb What can I say, my thingy is contagious!!! I can even be a fairy if I want Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Darlington, Pa Posts: 3,540	Awww, that sucks, I loved his geico spot. RIP Don.

09-02-2008, 08:58 AM	#75
BigDaddyRog Ask me about my cartoon pitch I'm all Disney'd up feeling innocent and pure Cut up and act like a clown while ya gotta chance to embarrass those that are forced to love you. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA....30 miles north of New Orleans Posts: 7,141	Don had more balls in his voice than most men have in their pants. I've never seen an interview of him before....he had a decent sense of humor...I guess with a career like that , ya HAVE to have a sense of humor. Who in the heck is going to voice movie trailers now? This guy?... The Movie Voice Dude __________________ click & become a fan of Fort Fiends Dream Cruise on FACEBOOK

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