As we prepare to gather with family and friends for food and foot...oh wait, that's a bad word ‘round here, I wanted to take a moment to wish the ever-growing community here at Athletics Nation a warm and wonderful holiday.
In case you are suffering from heartburn or you've had enough of Uncle George's jokes, AN will be open all day today. Feel free to sneak away and tell us who or what you are thANkful for- A's style.
Today is a day to give thanks to loved ones both near and far, but it is also to remember those who may not have so much to be thankful for. It was 25 years ago this week that this song was recorded, and its message still rings true today. It is not too often that I have a "Where were you" moment with a song, but this is one of them. I still remember sitting with my classmates in Journalism my senior year trying to pick out each artist as they sang their part.
I would be a turkey not to mention Nico's canned food drive from last Saturday. It was well worth the trip to Berkeley to "witness the magic". Kudos to his kids- no, not the four-legged kind in his backyard- who not only were as sweet as pumpkin pie, but happily handed out flyers in three separate shifts (and didn't even question the straight time pay!) to unsuspecting shoppers. In restoring my faith in the human race, these fine folks were so inspired that they went about stuffing four barrels worth of food! The unofficial goal was two barrels, with everything beyond that considered, um, gravy.
OK, enough of the Thanksgiving clichés (I see you rolling your eyes). It's time to do my part for the feast. I am on Drinks Duty. And if you think that's easy, try figuring out which beer, soda, juice, and wine to buy for some forty family members of all ages and tastes.
Before I forget, I am thANkful for the little team on Coliseum Way that continues to bring me joy after all these years, and for having an awesome group of people with whom to share my passion.
Be safe, and enjoy.
67M
Was I supposed to share? Oops. Happy Thanksgiving, AN! -Nico
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Who you calling "Turkey" sucka!????
I hope everyone has a peaceful and lovely holiday…..I’m thankful for all of my family and friends, including all of you weirdos here on AN! Wait….I’m one of those weirdos, too. Doh!
Go A’s and Raiders! The Cowboys are going down today bitches!
:)
mrod - November 26, 2009
Oh ya they are
Crush those ’boys!!!
Twan54321 - November 26, 2009 via mobile
thANkful for family, friends, their health, my health, and...
…the freedom to do just about anything I want, when I want, as long as I can afford it. What a great time and place to be alive — I really wish that everyone could say the same thing [over the Internet, even] but we’ve [globally] got a ways to go still.
Good thread idea…it’s got my rec.
LowcountryJoe - November 26, 2009
ThANnkful for my friends and family
I can’t see most of them today but it will be giving them all a call. Today is my favorite day of the year bacause everyone gets together and has fun, plus the food. and the fact that the Raisers are playing makes it even better!!!
Have fun all of you, and try not to eat to much!!!(snicker)
Twan54321 - November 26, 2009 via mobile
Ugh dumb iPod touch
Raiders not raisers
Twan54321 - November 26, 2009 via mobile
They must be raisers of something.
children? your temperature? the roof? expectations?
iglew - November 26, 2009
GYMNASTICS!!!
mikev - November 26, 2009
This should make everyone happy!
ZigFan31 - November 30, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
“On Thanksgiving Day, all over America, families sit down to dinner at the same moment – halftime.”
Cheers!
SwisherThresher - November 26, 2009
ThANksgiving Greetings to All
For some I know it is very tough this year – the economy, and maybe even the turkey. I am so blessed and cherished and healthy my heart breaks for the many who are having tough times. I find AN is a site where people do take care of each other. Are we going to another Oakland home rehab in the spring? Happy Thanksgiving. And always Go A;s.
LibrariAN - November 26, 2009
It IS tough this year for the turkey.
Last year around this time, too.
Yes, let’s rebuild another home after the New Year! (Even if the owner doesn’t want us to — I say we show up to a random Oakland address, with shovels and pick-axes, and get to work.)
Nico - November 26, 2009
And what was that tool you were wielding, Nico?
Wrench?
LibrariAN - November 26, 2009
I'm still tired from all that work.
Nico - November 26, 2009
Thankful for...
67Marquez for sharing memories and his consistently great writing. And thankful for all of the front page writers and mods for all the work they do. And PT for coming back. And too many of the regular posters to name, for making me smile, and think, and run off to Google more often than I would like to mention (Jeremy Bentham?!?! Whoa, cool dude.). And I am really grateful for the whole community of AN for teaching me when to keep my mouth/KB shut. Yes, the answer is most of the time.
Happy Turkey Day one and all!
fridaynightfan - November 26, 2009
im thankful that
the a’s have 4 world series while in oakland whereas the giants have ZERO in san francisco. :]
thewhizkid - November 26, 2009
this is a fun thing to point out
Around my one brother and two parents who are giants fans.
Athletics fan and runner - November 27, 2009
happy T-giving AN fun pals
I am thankful for every day I spend alive, which if you’re me is another day to explore the burgeoning art of Home Cooking with Cannabis. Today’s episode features this tasty and delectable, ummm, “herb”-crusted salmon on which I am currently noshing in a most Pilgrimesque manner… and for dessert we have Happy Fun Cakes of Where Am I-ness.
Now what did you say your name was?
emperor nobody - November 26, 2009
heh, Adam Lambert pose with the turkey
ak_A - November 26, 2009
Very ThANkful
To have found this board and all its wonderful contributors. So far, the offseason sucks less with AN.
cuppingmaster - November 26, 2009 via mobile
Hi...and I agree!
OakA'sHoney - November 27, 2009
I am thANkful
That I don’t have to ever see that Nico-turkey-porn picture again.
Daniel777 - November 26, 2009
And you think you won't see it again why?
I’m thinking of making it my sig-line.
Nico - November 26, 2009
Was the turkey consenting?
Leopold Bloom - November 26, 2009
Yes, and it was over 18 years old
I got it from the supermarket back in 1990.
Nico - November 26, 2009
Because it made me gouge my eyes out.
I have hired someone to type for me purple monkey dishwasher.
Daniel777 - November 26, 2009
Don't despair. You're still qualified to umpire,
or to proofread for most major newspapers.
Nico - November 26, 2009
Disturbing picture
Almost needs its own O’rly-like caption.
LowcountryJoe - November 26, 2009
I have a stomachache.
Nico - November 26, 2009
you also
have a purple shirt.
Athletics fan and runner - November 27, 2009
a shiny
purple shirt
Athletics fan and runner - November 27, 2009
I'm thankful for AN.
Bitches.
Leopold Bloom - November 26, 2009
I'm not sure that the AN Bitches
Take kindly to you saying that.
mikev - November 26, 2009
I was referring to all of you.
Leopold Bloom - November 27, 2009
I was hoping you were.
mikev - November 27, 2009
Just like Santa, I make dreams come true.
Leopold Bloom - November 27, 2009
I am thankful for bitches.
AN.
iglew - November 27, 2009
I kind of dislike SOME of the bitching on AN.
You know, like: “Why did we give up so much for Holliday?” or ‘Why doesn’t Beane get a big bat (ignoring Holliday)?" or ’Why wont this team spend money on free agents?" or etc.
LowcountryJoe - November 27, 2009
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