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Hello again, Everybody

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It's March 11th and I'm more than ready for the start of the season.  After a long and very unusually white winter around these parts...I'm anxious to smell cut grass and enjoy some BRAVES BASEBALL again. 

I haven't been able to keep up with the news of the Braves as much as I had wished during the off-season, but I vow to spend the next couple of weeks until the first pitch reading Talking Chop and catching up.  

I ordered my "Skip Shirt" (see above) the other day and waiting for it to arrive. I'd recommend visiting the site if you were a Skip Caray fan. Other than the shirt, there are some great photos to enjoy.  Anyone know the story behind the Ali one? Is that Skip?  I tried finding something online about it and nada.

Anyways, I just wanted to pop in and say Hello again and hopefully find the welcome mat still out to enjoy the games with you like last season.

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You have been missed in the ST Gamethreads.

"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."

by justincredubil02 on Mar 11, 2010 3:30 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks justin :-)

But, I think some may have actually enjoyed the break from me.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

welcome back kotter Pictures, Images and Photos

"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson

by 10-4 on Mar 11, 2010 3:35 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, I’ve never been Kottered before. ;-)

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

lol, i thought the same thing

"Dum spiro spero"

by Bravely going forward on Mar 11, 2010 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Hello little lady!

How ya been?

Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."

by mvhsbball on Mar 11, 2010 5:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

I’m fantastic. Ready to scream and cheer at my TV until October.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m a little afraid I’m gonna get evicted from my apartment for yelling so much.

Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."

by mvhsbball on Mar 11, 2010 9:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Ready to scream and cheer at my TV until October November.

The Jordan Schafer Fan Club.

by acie4mvp on Mar 14, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve been boycotting ST game threads to protest your lack of participation, but can now feel free to dive back in.
I also know as fact (because I did scan through a few of the threads) that your girlfriend Hey Jude has been wondering where you were.

by fandave on Mar 11, 2010 5:28 PM EST reply actions  

Awww fandave – you and I both gotta jump back in now.

HeyJude (my amigo) … I’ll have to find her.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Here I am,

Geez, it’s great to have you back! I have surely missed you during the off season!
Great times ahead, looking forward to sharing them with you!
Go Braves!

When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."

by HEYJUDE on Mar 12, 2010 11:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Ditto!
Only a few more days – watching the countdown for sure.

by NCChopper on Mar 15, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh HELL yeah!

I saw this shirt at Spring Training last year, and I have been looking for it online since then to no avail. Much props. This is getting ordered immediately.

And welcome back.

www.takeyourskirtofftombrady.com

by Sid Bream's Moustache on Mar 11, 2010 5:57 PM EST reply actions  

SBM, the link is:

www.skipshirt.com

I can’t wait for mine to get here.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

We can tell Justin Timberlake to forget it...

sexy is already back. :P

"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."

by bravos1984 on Mar 11, 2010 5:59 PM EST reply actions  

Feel that? It was a great big smooch :-)

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

That was hot.

MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...

by nick9314 on Mar 12, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Who the hell are you?

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Mar 11, 2010 6:26 PM EST reply actions  

/sarcasm

We were actually talking about you in one of the st threads a few days back. Been working on any new K graphics?

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Mar 11, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions  

On my list – but may recycle most of the old ones.
Gotta see who the starters are to finalize it.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m still waiting for someone to hit a Gran… Damnit. I still can’t say it

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Mar 11, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Hehehe – I still have that graphic just waiting for it.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 11, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey stranger- how was the offseason?

But the major question still is out there- did the big bat fund come through?

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Mar 11, 2010 6:28 PM EST reply actions  

haha. long indeed

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Mar 11, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Cut grass...

I presume you mean baseball field grass!

by ATLforlife on Mar 11, 2010 6:31 PM EST reply actions  

Absolutely. Nothing better.
Plus, cut grass means warm weather and it’s been a COLD miserable winter here and I’m ready for Spring.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank Pujols

the incessant whining over missing you can now stop. :D
Glad to see you again!

A bit premature, since it’s still ST but:
Welcome!

by Lizziebeth on Mar 11, 2010 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

Awesome pic! It’s like the coolest thing (besides the field itself) to look at when you first walk into the Ted.

Braves 2005 was the most underrated season.

by romone_braves91 on Mar 11, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Lizziebeth – what a wonderful photo to start my 2010 season!
I just love that view when you enter Turner Field.
Gracias!

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Not a regular poster but a regular reader of the site. It’s good to have you back. You are one of the main reason why I have become a Talking Chop addict (the other reason being ppl passionately debating about Braves). I enjoyed looking at your unique graphics during the game. Love the K’s. Will miss the Gonzo bling bling K’s.

Braves 2005 was the most underrated season.

by romone_braves91 on Mar 11, 2010 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks romone -looking forward to sharing this year with ya on the GTs.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks everyone - but the BIG QUESTION for 2010 actually is....

Can we handle Chip in the booth for 100+ games this year?
I may not be able to without some serious libations to get me through.
I literally groaned with I read this news a while back.

by NCChopper on Mar 11, 2010 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

Brian Jordan for 100+ games is gonna be even worse.

Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."

by mvhsbball on Mar 11, 2010 9:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

this

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 11, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

its better than 100 + games of Brian Jordan in RF

Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?

by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST

by Swo12bv on Mar 12, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions  

It’s better than 100+ games of not being able to see or hear any Braves telecast.

"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."

by justincredubil02 on Mar 12, 2010 8:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Can't wait to see some new graphics.

MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...

by nick9314 on Mar 12, 2010 11:58 AM EST reply actions  

Welcome back!

I wore my Skip shirt to the Phils/Braves game this week. I was sad nobody said anything to me about it. One person asked what it said, that was it.

by BullManUGA on Mar 12, 2010 12:20 PM EST reply actions  

Awww BullManUA – that makes me sad to hear.
I’ll bet you would have had more people notice if you were at Turner Field.

(hoping to wear mine at a game there this year!)

by NCChopper on Mar 15, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm

I smell the beginnings of a possible TC meetup at the Ted with that comment!

by Lizziebeth on Mar 15, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

When my trip is more certain, I’ll be sure to post about it.
I’d love to meet any TCers who might be at the same game.

I’m thinking it will be early in the season – say April or May.

by NCChopper on Mar 15, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got my shirt today. Love it!
Good quality and soft out of the package.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Mar 16, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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