We've Come A Long Way. [BJMB Nostalgia]

[Slugger]

Hi, guys.

 

I started watching the Blue Jays religiously in 2002. I was 12. I joined the Jays forum in 2005 still thinking RBI's and Pitcher Wins mattered. ECJF, boxcar, Grant, Gibbers, tercet, talletstache were all there.

 

I graduated highschool, graduated college, lost grandparents, moved away from home. But my best buddy during the summer was always the constant; the Blue Jays.

 

And here we are. The years of disappointment, the years of good but not great teams, players coming and going, hell we even got trolled off our own board but none of that matters now. Sport is powerful and I didn't realize how powerful until these last couple months. I feel like I'm accomplishing something but at the same time it feels like I have to go do something, something a little more important that I can't put my finger on it. It's bizarre.

 

Then I remembered you guys, and this board. I know I never post anymore or rarely lurk but I'm still around, still bleed blue and still know that this board was sadly a huge part of my adolescent life.

 

This was for us. Love you guys.

[Spanky99]

Woah!

[Krylian]

I love you too.

[Nafro]

I just joined this year. So I am an outsider, even though I've been a fan since the mid '80's. I wish I had found this message board year's ago. I am thankful to be able to share baseball with other Jays fans.

 

I once started an entire thread this year, to suggest that we find a way to remove steps from the baseball dugouts. Yup, may be the dumbest thread ever created, and that's saying a lot.

 

This is for my Grandparents. I have two lawn chairs that have the Blue Jays logo and Bob and Doris stitched into them. I'm going to set them up for the ALCS. I think we all have parents/grandparents who took us to Jays games. This is for them!

[RealAccountant]

2003 was when I got back into it

[Atothe]

Hi, guys.

 

I started watching the Blue Jays religiously in 2002. I was 12. I joined the Jays forum in 2005 still thinking RBI's and Pitcher Wins mattered. ECJF, boxcar, Grant, Gibbers, tercet, talletstache were all there.

 

I graduated highschool, graduated college, lost grandparents, moved away from home. But my best buddy during the summer was always the constant; the Blue Jays.

 

And here we are. The years of disappointment, the years of good but not great teams, players coming and going, hell we even got trolled off our own board but none of that matters now. Sport is powerful and I didn't realize how powerful until these last couple months. I feel like I'm accomplishing something but at the same time it feels like I have to go do something, something a little more important that I can't put my finger on it. It's bizarre.

 

Then I remembered you guys, and this board. I know I never post anymore or rarely lurk but I'm still around, still bleed blue and still know that this board was sadly a huge part of my adolescent life.

 

This was for us. Love you guys.

 

The next beer is for you BRO

[GD]

Joined the forum at 15? I feel that

[dineke]

almost makes up for the 10 years of watching s***** jays/raps teams... almost

[Spanky99]

Joined the forum at 15? I feel that

 

Shaddup!

[Spanky99]

almost makes up for the 10 years of watching s***** jays/raps teams... almost

 

Why must you always, send the Raps and Seahawks down the pooper.

 

And Leafs, sorry.

[leaffie]

I am a very ancient woman that saw the first game, loved the Jays from the first pitch. Watched all the years of ineptitude. Was there when they played in their first WS, because my hubby went to the bank and took out a loan to buy us tickets. Travelled every year to see my Jays play somewhere, always with my hubby by my side.

 

This year i lost my hubby of 49 years and have been struggling. But my Jays were always there to make me feel better. And today is the first time in 7 months that I have laughed, and felt joy again.

 

Thank you to the Jays and all you on this board that brighten my day.

[Atothe]

I am a very ancient woman that saw the first game, loved the Jays from the first pitch. Watched all the years of ineptitude. Was there when they played in their first WS, because my hubby went to the bank and took out a loan to buy us tickets. Travelled every year to see my Jays play somewhere, always with my hubby by my side.

 

This year i lost my hubby of 49 years and have been struggling. But my Jays were always there to make me feel better. And today is the first time in 7 months that I have laughed, and felt joy again.

 

Thank you to the Jays and all you on this board that brighten my day.

 

Sorry to hear that, here hoping a world series helps ease the pain Leffie

[Dr. Dinger]

HOLY f***! Slugger is the dogg! I can't believe it man, you of all people.

[Spanky99]

I am a very ancient woman that saw the first game, loved the Jays from the first pitch. Watched all the years of ineptitude. Was there when they played in their first WS, because my hubby went to the bank and took out a loan to buy us tickets. Travelled every year to see my Jays play somewhere, always with my hubby by my side.

 

This year i lost my hubby of 49 years and have been struggling. But my Jays were always there to make me feel better. And today is the first time in 7 months that I have laughed, and felt joy again.

 

Thank you to the Jays and all you on this board that brighten my day.

 

Sorry to hear L, god bless... It's nice to know the Birds have made you smile.

[BigCecil]

I am a very ancient woman that saw the first game, loved the Jays from the first pitch. Watched all the years of ineptitude. Was there when they played in their first WS, because my hubby went to the bank and took out a loan to buy us tickets. Travelled every year to see my Jays play somewhere, always with my hubby by my side.

 

This year i lost my hubby of 49 years and have been struggling. But my Jays were always there to make me feel better. And today is the first time in 7 months that I have laughed, and felt joy again.

 

Thank you to the Jays and all you on this board that brighten my day.

 

Very sorry for your loss Leaffie. Amazing story. You are a great poster and a great fan. Im sure your husband was with you in spirit today.

 

I lost one of my best friends to liver cancer at 52 and his last words to me in August were "the Jays are going to win the World Series" and I was thinking of him this afternoon too.

[Nafro]

I am a very ancient woman that saw the first game, loved the Jays from the first pitch. Watched all the years of ineptitude. Was there when they played in their first WS, because my hubby went to the bank and took out a loan to buy us tickets. Travelled every year to see my Jays play somewhere, always with my hubby by my side.

 

This year i lost my hubby of 49 years and have been struggling. But my Jays were always there to make me feel better. And today is the first time in 7 months that I have laughed, and felt joy again.

 

Thank you to the Jays and all you on this board that brighten my day.

 

That could be one of the most romantic incredible baseball stories I've ever heard. I am sorry for your loss. Just know, he wants you to smile. He is enjoying this night with you. He lives on in the love he filled your heart with! Enjoy this playoff run for him.

[leaffie]

Thank you all for your kindness. Go Jays Go.

[Spanky99]

Thank you all for your kindness. Go Jays Go.

 

You've made me tear up, that's the 2nd time tonight, these are far more genuine.

 

Love ya, Hun.

[leaffie]

thank you Jay.

[Captain Adama]

I love each and every one of you on the board. Well except the trolls.

 

Let's hope this magic continues!!!

[GD]

Started posting in 2013 I think it was. Few months before the new board and the dog trolls were running rampant but North, GS and Speedy welcomed me and then having nothing better to do once the new board started up I ran up my post count. Not around quite as much anymore, but love you all. No homo. Maybe.

 

Except for o2.

 

Jk, love you too o2.

 

Except for BTS. f*** that guy.

[fatcowxlive]

Hi, guys.

 

I started watching the Blue Jays religiously in 2002. I was 12. I joined the Jays forum in 2005 still thinking RBI's and Pitcher Wins mattered. ECJF, boxcar, Grant, Gibbers, tercet, talletstache were all there.

 

I graduated highschool, graduated college, lost grandparents, moved away from home. But my best buddy during the summer was always the constant; the Blue Jays.

 

And here we are. The years of disappointment, the years of good but not great teams, players coming and going, hell we even got trolled off our own board but none of that matters now. Sport is powerful and I didn't realize how powerful until these last couple months. I feel like I'm accomplishing something but at the same time it feels like I have to go do something, something a little more important that I can't put my finger on it. It's bizarre.

 

Then I remembered you guys, and this board. I know I never post anymore or rarely lurk but I'm still around, still bleed blue and still know that this board was sadly a huge part of my adolescent life.

 

This was for us. Love you guys.

 

15 when joining the board? RBIs and Pitcher Ws? ECJF, boxy, Grant, Gibbers, BTS, Spanky, Dinger, Havoc? Sounds a lot like me back 2011ish boy does time fly. I love all you guys man, year in and year out I'm always back here bickering with the same people as I did 4 years ago... just as at a MUCH lower rate hahaha. Y'all are awesome, stay golden people!

[vdubmvp]

I am a very ancient woman that saw the first game, loved the Jays from the first pitch. Watched all the years of ineptitude. Was there when they played in their first WS, because my hubby went to the bank and took out a loan to buy us tickets. Travelled every year to see my Jays play somewhere, always with my hubby by my side.

 

This year i lost my hubby of 49 years and have been struggling. But my Jays were always there to make me feel better. And today is the first time in 7 months that I have laughed, and felt joy again.

 

Thank you to the Jays and all you on this board that brighten my day.

 

Thank you for sharing this, and I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Spanky99]

thank you Jay.

 

Looks like we'll get the Royals, I'm sure you guys wanted to see us open a can on them, lol.

 

Mission will be accomplished. Hi-Five!!!

[GD]

15 when joining the board? RBIs and Pitcher Ws? ECJF, boxy, Grant, Gibbers, BTS, Spanky, Dinger, Havoc? Sounds a lot like me back 2011ish boy does time fly. I love all you guys man, year in and year out I'm always back here bickering with the same people as I did 4 years ago... just as at a MUCH lower rate hahaha. Y'all are awesome, stay golden people!

 

At least you aren't trading Allen Craig for Yunel Escobar anymore

[fatcowxlive]

I am a very ancient woman that saw the first game, loved the Jays from the first pitch. Watched all the years of ineptitude. Was there when they played in their first WS, because my hubby went to the bank and took out a loan to buy us tickets. Travelled every year to see my Jays play somewhere, always with my hubby by my side.

 

This year i lost my hubby of 49 years and have been struggling. But my Jays were always there to make me feel better. And today is the first time in 7 months that I have laughed, and felt joy again.

 

Thank you to the Jays and all you on this board that brighten my day.

 

Wow, I am sorry for your loss . Hopefully the Jays go all the way and make you feel better!!!!!

[fatcowxlive]

At least you aren't trading Allen Craig for Yunel Escobar anymore

 

Hah! I literally had that trade in my mind as I hit send. Oh man.

 

To be fair though Craig has been absolute s*** while Yunel's been doing well for his standards so maybe i was right after all

[leaffie]

Glad to see the Royals winning. Jays will get by them. Was much more worried about the Astros.

[Grant77]

Hi, guys.

 

I started watching the Blue Jays religiously in 2002. I was 12. I joined the Jays forum in 2005 still thinking RBI's and Pitcher Wins mattered. ECJF, boxcar, Grant, Gibbers, tercet, talletstache were all there.

 

I graduated highschool, graduated college, lost grandparents, moved away from home. But my best buddy during the summer was always the constant; the Blue Jays.

 

And here we are. The years of disappointment, the years of good but not great teams, players coming and going, hell we even got trolled off our own board but none of that matters now. Sport is powerful and I didn't realize how powerful until these last couple months. I feel like I'm accomplishing something but at the same time it feels like I have to go do something, something a little more important that I can't put my finger on it. It's bizarre.

 

Then I remembered you guys, and this board. I know I never post anymore or rarely lurk but I'm still around, still bleed blue and still know that this board was sadly a huge part of my adolescent life.

 

This was for us. Love you guys.

 

Cheers slugger. We've all suffered a lot of years together, but this makes it worth it.

 

On the topic of the old forum, this one is also for our late friend Kirksaw. I'm not religious, but if he is watching somewhere then we're thinking of him.

[TheHurl]

No homo. Maybe.

 

 

Except for BTS.

 

Cause the BTS love is all homo