An open thread to the Forum

[Praxit]

..lol.. No problem here, Redball. You do as you do. We're just a fellowship of cowboy fans, young and old, experiencing and sharing these winning moments together. Sometimes in life, all the good things are in the small details.

 

[Rockport]

When I first saw your signature name..

I thought..

Cool.

This guy likes Rockport Orthopedic shoes.

Then I enlarged the image.

Liked it even better.

Thank.

Rockport, TX

 

[Redball Express]

I can't stand the grammar Mafia it's not like we're righting news articles that need to be proof read it's just a freaking post get over it

Yeah..

and one of my pet peeves is guys that make a comment on one little niggle in your post and want to pan whatever else the points were.

Then Google an answer and copy/paste some huge stat they got from who knows where.

Maybe we should start asking for references at the end of the post and include ibids just to make sure they are not making it up.

Of course that means more time.

Maybe we should just give them the erasers from the blackboard..

and have them go outside and clap them.

Like Garrett.

 

[Scotman]

ithinkthenextgenerationisgoingtobeallaboutsavingspacenandjustputtingitalloutthereifoldpeoplecantreeaditthengoodwedidntwanthtemtoseeitanywayspacingandpunctuationarehteoldwayofdoingthingsweareallaboutdoingitourwayfastandefficientGOCOWBOYS

Keep on spacing, man. Keep on spacing.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I can't stand the grammar Mafia it's not like we're righting news articles that need to be proof read it's just a freaking post get over it

Young man, you needed 4 periods and 1 comma in your indignant post. You went to Skyline school, correct?

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Thanks for the explanation...the double spacing I always found annoying but after reading that I'll suffer it gladly.

 

[CouchCoach]

Double spacing? I thought those were just short paragraphs.

Redball, you just keep on making those double spaced posts and I'll keep drinking doubles to celebrate your right to do that.

Man, if I had to write an explanation for how I post here, that would be my disclaimer. No one is forced to read any posts, or respond to them.

You get your point across, and I do not always agree with that, but I have 0 problem with how you do it. But after reading your opening post in your thread, I do know more about you and where that optimistic viewpoint emanates.

 

[Londonboy]

Anybody so petty that they get annoyed by something like that richly deserves their annoyance.

 

[LovinItAll]

Ok..

Mods..please leave this thread up for a bit before you move it so readers can read.

I have been here for about 10 years.

Before that I did hand to hand posting on the Old Dallas Morning News postinga for the Cowboys.

That would be another 10 years.

Whew.

I say this because some posters seem to want to criticize me for my posts..

I have no problem with that.

But I get stuff about my spacing..

Double spacing..

3 years ago I had a major stroke and spent 6 months recovering.

I had brain surgery and it was touch and go.

I contracted pneumonia twice and had to go back to intensive care for a week each time.

I went from 220lbs to 150 during my stay.

Could not eat as everything tasted like metal becuz I had so many drugs in me.

I suffered kidney failure and lost one of my kidneys.

I have high BP and take 17 medications a day to control my issues.

I ended up with diabetes and inject insulin.

I have glaucoma and it's hard to read typing for me.

So to help it..I double space so I can read what I post.

Some of you have complained but I addressed the double spacing with the heads of the site..Winicki, Hostile and Brainpaint and they agreed it's OK with the double spacing.

They did not know.

I am permanently disabled now but I overcome it best I can.

I obviously am a long time and loyal fan of this team.

My family has owned 4 season tickets since 1965 to today.

They are on the 20 yard line below the pressbox in ATT Stadium.

At an average cost of over $4000/ yr. plus parking and food..

I and my brothers have put our money where our mouths are for years to be here.

That's it.

If I offend you guys..

very sorry.

But please stop all the silly comments about posting you think need my English teacher needs to see.

I am 65 years old. Hope that does not offend the younger fans who know everything and will tell you.

Haha.

Thanks for your time.

You guys are the best.

My prediction..

Dallas 45-Colts 17.

We will be NFC Champs in 2 days.

Who would have thought this?

Show of hands?

Man, you don't owe an explanation to anybody here.

If they don't like double spacing, *** 'em.

If they're offended, *** 'em.

I'd bet that the majority of people that see fit to complain about your style are young enough to be your (grand)children. Definitely *** them.

Very kind of you to consider others, though. It's a lesson for all of us

My family, too, had season tickets '65-'68, then we moved. I was born in Dallas.

I've only missed watching one game in over 30 years, the win over SF in November, '96. My mother died three days prior.

I predicted a blowout over the Colts, too. Hmm.... Guess we missed that one. Not the first, won't be the last.

Best holiday wishes to you!

 

[kskboys]

You double space?

 

[Redball Express]

Man, you don't owe an explanation to anybody here.

If they don't like double spacing, *** 'em.

If they're offended, *** 'em.

I'd bet that the majority of people that see fit to complain about your style are young enough to be your (grand)children. Definitely *** them.

Very kind of you to consider others, though. It's a lesson for all of us

My family, too, had season tickets '65-'68, then we moved. I was born in Dallas.

I've only missed watching one game in over 30 years, the win over SF in November, '96. My mother died three days prior.

I predicted a blowout over the Colts, too. Hmm.... Guess we missed that one. Not the first, won't be the last.

Best holiday wishes to you!

You are the best.

I consider the Forum family.

We laugh together and cry together over this crazy team.

Happy Holidays to you.

See yah on the Forum more.

Later.

 

[Redball Express]

God bless you Red ball, don't let others affect you, definitely not the negative posters. There will always be some who critique everything. I've even seen some tell others on the game Day menu that they're cooking their food wrong, as if they were invited Just. keep doing you

Cooking wrong?

Now that is downright personal.

My ex used to do that all the time to me.

But she gained 40 lbs on my cooking and I divorced her.

You can't win brother.

 

[Redball Express]

You double space?

Glad

you

do

not

notice.

 

[Redball Express]

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Lilly.

Dated his ex wife back in college while attending SMU.

Name was Kitsie..

she met Bob at TCU.

A real beauty.

 

[Redball Express]

Me mum says we can help you cross the street anytime ya want ya big lug.

She offered to help you chew your steak for you but I told her that was not on the table.

. . .

To bring a smile to your old face, here is a joke.

2 peanuts went for a walk in South Oak Cliff.

They were assaulted.

Ha-ha!

I am here for you, matey!

Great joke.

Thanx.

Got a big smile here.

 

[Redball Express]

I will end this thread with this..

my fav C&W artist..

 

[kskboys]

I guess I noticed in passing, don't really know, but I never cared. Everyone has their own little peculiarities in posting, I just took for granted it was a preference. And never thought about it again.

Bless you for continuing to post and for not feeling sorry for yourself. Hope you remain w/ us a long long time!!!!!!

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Great joke.

Thanx.

Got a big smile here.

Well, matey, I am on a roll.

Uh, hum!
... OK a horse walks into a bar.
The barkeep says, "I am so excited, aren't you Sarah Jessica Parker?"

...

Wait. No. I told it wrong. Me cheeks are red. ... me facial cheeks ....

OK, a horse walks into a bar and the barkeep, one of me mentees, says "Say, there, why the long face like Sarah Jessica Parker?"

Right you are, govnor, I got a million of them!

(I have George Formby and ye favorite, Arthur Askey, on the gramophone if you care to send a calling card, old man.)

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

You are the best.

I consider the Forum family.

We laugh together and cry together over this crazy team.

Happy Holidays to you.

See yah on the Forum more.

Later.

Yeah, whatever, scoundrel!

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Never had a problem with double spacing.

I have a problem with people who think they know the minds of other people.

Carry on, Redball, and I hope the issues stop compounding.

whatsdoublespacinganyway?