A 1gobluedem Appreciation Thread...

[ScreamingMeemie]

For putting these smiles on these faces. It is incredible that you did this for my kids, and I shall never forget it. It is the thoughtfulness of people like you that continues to amaze me. It is the support we have received from so many of you here on DU that means more than I could ever express in this state. Thank you.

As you can see, Nicole is still way too thin, but we are working on that. James is...well...James is James, and that's okay.

With Dontrelle Willis, Detroit's newest pitching sensation:



With Vance Wilson, backup catcher to Pudge (and a really decent human being. He and James had a great conversation, and wait till you see what he let 1gobluedem do)


With Tiger GM Dave Dombrowski (also a very down to earth person, considering his position)

[KitchenWitch]

1. How wonderful for you and your kids.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. Magglio had to cancel at the last minute, but she had a wonderful

time anyway. It was very nice of 1gob.

[KitchenWitch]

6. It was very wonderful

I wish I had the power to hook you guys up in a huge way to something good.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. She's got the picture up on her wall...

That was huge enough. :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

20. I am so touched that she is enjoying it!

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

3. She's amazing...

:hug:

I'm so glad she was able to give your kids a day like this.

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. That she is...

and both of discussed how much we can't wait to see you.

[lizziegrace]

10. I'm checking the calendar

I think getting out of Columbus for a while will do me some good.


:hug:

[auntAgonist]

13. are you planning a visit to MI?

lemme know k?


aA
kesha

[lizziegrace]

30. I will!

Looks like February 2-3 or 16-17. Either of those dates work for you?

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. My house is open to you for as long as you wish...

it is not "quite" the mess it was when billyskank and Joani were here. :hug:

[lizziegrace]

31. ...

:hug:

Feb 2-3 or 16-17 work for you?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear MrsGrumpy!

I gather she set this up for all of you?

What a terrific thing!

Great pics!

I'm so glad to see this...:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. She did. She arranged for VIP tickets to a meet and greet

with the Tigers at EMU. Magglio was originally supposed to be there, and Nicole adores him. But, she is a Tigers fan on the whole and still had an unbelievably great time.

[LostinVA]

7. That's awesome!

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. Hey...

:hug: I am "attempting" to "plan" a visit to the East Coast. I used quotation marks so maybe God/Universe/F*cking Fate won't mess with me this time.

[Haole Girl]

9. Your children are so beautiful!

Nicole looks so grown up!

How are you? :hug:

:loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. I don't know where the time has gone since she was little.

Honestly, I feel as if my spot in life is gone, and get up for the kids each day. I need him too much. And I can't believe this has happened to us.

I hope you are well. :hug:

[swag]

11. 1gobluedem is a very favorite DUer, as is her lovely sister.

It's wonderful, yet small surprise, that she knew the stops to pull for you and your beautiful kids.

Much love to you all.

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. That they are, the both of them.

You should see the picture that we took of 1gob that will kill Lisa with jealousy. I sent it to her and I hope she posts it.

It was huge in that both of my children were smiling and I could forget reality for awhile.

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

12. She has a heart of gold

what a really nice thing she's done for your kids and for you MrsG. :hug:

kesha.

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. I was speechless.

:hug:

I hope lizziegrace can come up and we can all meet. I also hope to meet you soon. :hug: Thank you for all of the encouragement you give us.

[RetroLounge]

21. Wow! That is pretty darn cool!

:hug:

RL

[ScreamingMeemie]

24. It was amazing, how up close and personal it was.

We had a very nice time.

:hug:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

22. so good to see the smiles --

and so good to see you posting again :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. It is good to see you too TA

I had to comment on just what wonderful thing she did for my kids. :hug:

[1gobluedem]

23. My goodness, I'm blushing!

The pleasure was all mine. Those are two fantastic kids and so photogenic and, MrsG, well, we all know how wonderful she is. It was nice to see the smiles.

We all had a good time. Nicole is looking good but was pretty tired by the end of the night. I'm glad we didn't wear her out completely....

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. I haven't seen either one of the kids that happy, or talkative in

a very long time.

Nicole is exhausted, but said it was well worth it and is now soundly asleep with the help of her meds. They both think you are wonderful and can't wait to see you again.

Thanks again...for everything.

[SPKrazy]

27. She must be awesome

I'm ascertaining that she arranged this for your kids...

very cool, very nice, very wonderful

WOW

and your kids are very nice looking kids and I'm glad they can smile Mrs. Grumpy.

:hug: :hug: :hug: for you and your kids

and :hug: for 1gobluedem!

:wow:

[Heidi]

28. Right on!

1gobluedem, :yourock:

[billyskank]

29. I *do* appreciate her.

Despite living so far away I have had the pleasure of meeting her. She is really funny in real life. I like her a lot.

[bigwillq]

32. That is awesome!

Your kids are beautiful!

:hi: :hug:

[BarenakedLady]

33. Wow that is wonderful!

I'm so happy to see those smiling faces.

:hug:

[WannaBeGrumpy]

34. Best Time Ever!

:) I am not too thin!

[Strawman]

35. That is so cool

I don't say this often, but way to GO BLUE!

The Tigers seem like a good bunch of guys. I saw a nice article about Magglio creating a scholarship at Holy Redeemer. He was described as one of the nicest people on earth and it sounds like he really likes the fans. I think this team might stay togerther for a few more years and its going to be alot of fun.

[LisaM]

36. A good time was had by all!

At least, from the recap I got from 1goblue, it seemed that everyone had a great time and the Tigers were fantastic.