LastPommerFan

And at eight lbs, it means my three kids already out weigh the top three centers for the sabres!

Once a year, headache or not. We decided this week to make is middle name Thomas. This is what we do as well, we put candles in half-moon cookies, serve those tiny cans of coke and the little Heinekens. It's a riot, this year, people got together and bought our son split gifts, and wrapped half in one package and half in the other (like puzzles or Lego sets) so he had to open both to get all the pieces.

He and his big brother both (12/18). December is going to be very expensive.

New baby boys! 8lbs 2oz, 20.5", healthy and happy (both mom and baby pommer fan #3)

Can we still get 9 games?

This year can't end fast enough. On Monday, my wife's uncle died suddenly of a heart attack. 58 years old. Tom was the human embodiment of love. I never saw him angry, and he was always going out of his way to do things for others. He drove 50 miles after working a 12 hour shift just to stop in at my 30th birthday party for 5 minutes to say hi. Knowing I was having a tough time, last Friday he picked up a copy of LIndy Sports review magazine of this year's Notre Dame football season, and just dropped in my mailbox with a note that says "Merry Christmas and Go Irish." Tom leaves behind his wife of 35 years and 3 grown daughters, but everyone who ever knew him will be grieving. The fighting Irish lost their biggest fan. Tom did not attend the university, but practically adopted me when I got accepted. I had wrapped up the medallion, made with gold taken from the Dome, that they give graduating seniors. It is inscribed with the University seal, and the words "Family Forever." It was going to be his Christmas gift. I gave it to his widow yesterday. He didn't have the money to attend many games in his life, but I'm sure he'll be making a stop in Miami before heading to be with his father and daughter in eternal peace. My life will be less full without him now, but so much better for having known him.

I broke my old phone, and I lost your number. What is it again?

Just toasted the sale of my house in the Ohio Valley with a glass of Makers Mark. Best toast ever.

I agree completely.

My $0.02: Now is exactly the time to make a poljtical statement about never letting this happen again. Just as 9/11/01 was exactly the time to make a political statement about never letting that happen again.

So awesomely fantastic it gets 2 posts. I own no land in Ohio.

Guess how many houses I currently own... ZERO! F'N Fantastic.

Where's the rim-shot emoticon?

I can think of one other event that would make us all best friends. Maybe someday that event will occur.

Yeah, the whole idea that the Cup is somehow independent of the League is a farce.

I think the bigger fear is Brown would likely be the top candidate, unless Patrick runs himself. The appointment would only be until a special election can be held.

My thoughts exactly. This is my karmic down payment for a good night January 7th.

Totally just rear ended someone on the way home from overnighting the last (hoprfully) form for this closing. This is my life right now.

Parents that are awesome are awesome.

I keep telling myself, the baby is healthy, the doctors think my wife will be ok, and the rest is just money.

Yup. Unless I can pull $2500 out of my ass in the next 24 hours, the closing is going to fall through and my bank will revoke the short sale approval, putting me back at square one. never ever ever ever buy a house unless you are 100% certain you are going to die in that house. Real Estate is terrible, Banks are terrible, and The State of Ohio is especially terrible.

Realtor just called. My relocation company was supposed to cover a portion of the closing costs. Apparently that is not set up and can't be done before Friday. This could be the thing that scuttles the deal. ###### Fantastic... :wallbash:

I literally am about to collapse from anxiety: My 39.5 weeks pregnant wife can't keep food or water down. Zofran isn't working, so the OB says she's just going to have to deal with it until the baby comes. (Actual quote from a doctor to a pregnant woman: "even if you can't eat for a couple of days, the baby will be fine.") Finally supposed to close on the short-sale of my house in Cincinnati Friday (which, despite this thread being open, is NOT tomorrow) and just about every little thing that could come up to potential derail it has happened in the last week. Every one of my 30 bosses at work has asked informed me that they need a major project finished before the end of the year. As a result of all this, I can't sleep, which has made me tired and on edge, and required massive coffee, which has, in turn, made me more tired and edgy. By next week, all of this will be over, I will be free of the mortgage on a house I can't live in, I will be holding my newest son, and done with work for the year. If I can live that long...

I love Frank Deford, this made me equal parts sad and angry this morning (only the transcript is available until 9am. Frank's amazing voice really adds to the emotion): http://www.npr.org/2012/12/12/166987608/nhl-lockout-leaves-fans-out-in-the-cold

At least you know what to ask for when you see Santa. :)