cravnravn Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 You took me to my first Colts game in 68 and I was hooked, had my own season ticket in 69, We missed only 2 games from 1969- that dreaded season in 1983. You taught me have to save at a very early age. We grew together, played the stock market together. You took me to see my first pair of puppies at Bobby T's on Belair Rd. Remember the MNF game like it was yesterday, the day John Lennon was killed, and they interrupted the game, and some guy tossed a bottle thru the projection screen. Pit Beef at Dannys every weekend. Remember the woman that was spraying bees with pepper spray while we sat down wind? LOL Holloween Night Bon-Fire at Mt Vista Farm, now that was a good time even though I rolled a "Fall Guy" monster truck on the farm. Fishing at the Gunpowder at Harford Rd, that was fun. Trips to Cloverland Dairy for Ice Cream, then to Loch Raven to feed the fish at the big dam. Twin Kiss on Reisterstown Rd, to get some home-made root beer Moose Lodge, couldnt wait til I turned 18 to get in with you and Unk. Traveling to NW PA to reunite with our Steeler Fans relatives. The Tall Ships in 1976..Harborplace. Then you got transferred to first Greensboro, then Atlanta then AT&T settled you in Orlando. Thank God for cheap long distance calling. What did w talk everyday for 20+ years, and on the weekend probably two times. Even when you were sick, you still found it in you to call me..You were a fighter pal, they gave you 3 months you turned it into 2 1/2 years. Today you could fight no more, but it is OK Dad, we'll be fine, Your Kids, Grand Kids and Great-Grand Son will never forget you..You taught us well. So while you and Johnny are watching us kick the Steelers butts this weekend, buy our old pal Sock a beer and cheer us on together. R.I.P Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceEight Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Twin Kiss! My parents used to take us out there every weekend. Very nice piece, boss. I'm really, really, really sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hang in there crav...you know I'm with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincac Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sorry for your loss Crav, God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks..I'll be making the dreaded trip to Fla Sunday morning, Memorial is Mon or Tuesday. Our last trip to Fla we didnt have too much success against the Giants, Im praying a higher power will see us through Pittsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I am sorry to hear that Cravn, I hope everything goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Crav, My condolences over your loss. I lost my Dad earlier this year. My they rest in peace ! Its interesting, my Dad also took me to my fist Colts game in 1968, too. It was the playoff game vs the Vikings (the Joe Kapp days). He also took me to the Golden Arm and had Johhnny U sign my first football. What memories ! Maybe the football Gods and our Dads will smile on us and our team this Sunday ! Sincerely VARAVEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceEight Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My dad took me to my first game in 2002. Against the Saints. (Yeah, we obviously don't get together very well.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeshopper Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Crav, I was thinking of your dad just yesterday and wondered how he was doing. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BallTMore Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sorry to hear that, Crav. Same VA. Thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBilly Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 You took me to my first Colts game in 68 and I was hooked, had my own season ticket in 69, We missed only 2 games from 1969- that dreaded season in 1983. You taught me have to save at a very early age. We grew together, played the stock market together. You took me to see my first pair of puppies at Bobby T's on Belair Rd. Remember the MNF game like it was yesterday, the day John Lennon was killed, and they interrupted the game, and some guy tossed a bottle thru the projection screen. Pit Beef at Dannys every weekend. Remember the woman that was spraying bees with pepper spray while we sat down wind? LOL Holloween Night Bon-Fire at Mt Vista Farm, now that was a good time even though I rolled a "Fall Guy" monster truck on the farm. Fishing at the Gunpowder at Harford Rd, that was fun. Trips to Cloverland Dairy for Ice Cream, then to Loch Raven to feed the fish at the big dam. Twin Kiss on Reisterstown Rd, to get some home-made root beer Moose Lodge, couldnt wait til I turned 18 to get in with you and Unk. Traveling to NW PA to reunite with our Steeler Fans relatives. The Tall Ships in 1976..Harborplace. Then you got transferred to first Greensboro, then Atlanta then AT&T settled you in Orlando. Thank God for cheap long distance calling. What did w talk everyday for 20+ years, and on the weekend probably two times. Even when you were sick, you still found it in you to call me..You were a fighter pal, they gave you 3 months you turned it into 2 1/2 years. Today you could fight no more, but it is OK Dad, we'll be fine, Your Kids, Grand Kids and Great-Grand Son will never forget you..You taught us well. So while you and Johnny are watching us kick the Steelers butts this weekend, buy our old pal Sock a beer and cheer us on together. R.I.P Dad Good post. I feel for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinmaniac52 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It is a great post! Sorry to hear Crav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenAround Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My condolences on the loss of your Dad Cravn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Very heartfelt post, crav. I am very sorry for your loss and I will pray for your family. It sounds like you and your dad had a great relationship, the type of relationship I can only hope to have with my kids some day. This team has so much to play for this weekend. I hope they win this one for OJ, you, your dad, and all the crazy Ravens fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krf82 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sorry for your loss. My Dad passed in 1975, we went to Colts games since '55. Good memories and thoughts never pass. Bless you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yagersports Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wow Crav, what a great post, I hope one day my son looks back on our time as fondly and caring as you have. My thoughts are with ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsEclipse Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sorry for your loss Crav, great post/toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinhead Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Very sorry to read about your loss. God bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrubberRaven Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Crav, my prayers are with you. Beautiful post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntodiebalmerfan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sorry about your loss, I am glad you had such a good relationship with him. It sounds like he lived his life with fatherhood as a top priority. I would like to think he is being rewarded right now by watching a healthy 20 year old Unitis move down the field. God Bless to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleRavenFan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 my condolences for your loss Crav. he's up there with sock and everyone else that we all lost watching over you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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