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10-14-2005, 06:12 PM
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Introduction
lo lads
Just a post to introduce myself on these forums (hope this is an OK place to post), im Lual (or Alan) and am from England. Why am i posting on a Cincinnati Reds message board, you may ask.... Well i suppose you could call me a distant' adopted fan of the Cincinnati Reds  Why the Reds? Well their history is intriging, and i love reading about the great team of the 70s - and im also a big fan of the current lineup, its just a shame theres no pitching to back up the threat at the plate. Alongside this, im a big MVP player, and have taken on the Reds as my team (theres a link to my story in my signature, if anyone wants a read... 62 pages and growing mind) I also like the Orioles in the American League, but rather than follow them like the Reds, i just keep an eye on their results. Anyway, enough of me going on, id just like to get to know you lads on here -and maybe next season, my dream of going to the GABP can come true and i can meet some other Reds fans in person and enjoy a game or 2 of Reds baseball. cheers lads 
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10-14-2005, 06:17 PM
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Re: Introduction
Welcome
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10-14-2005, 06:21 PM
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Welcome. If you have just recently become a fan of the Reds, then you are already battle-tested, true and blue. I became a fan in the heady days of 1972; these days we suffer under the yoke of ineptitude.
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10-14-2005, 06:22 PM
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The Lineups stink.
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Welcome aboard
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10-14-2005, 06:24 PM
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Re: Introduction
Welcome, Lual. You've come to the best place on the 'net to follow the Reds. On this august assemblage, you'll read the good, the bad and the ugly.
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10-14-2005, 07:00 PM
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10-14-2005, 07:08 PM
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Re: Introduction
thanks for the warm response - cheers lads
1 quick question in regards to places to stay in Cincinnati / Airport ive been looking at flight details etc for getting to Cinci (obviously this is just a nose around, as its a long way till next season) - but im wondering, how far is the stadium from the airport? what hotels are of a good standard and near the stadium? and what sort of price would good tickets be - does it depend on the opposition? im going to try and plan the trip around a long homestand, so i can get maybe 7 nights in Cincinnati, seeing 6 games or so - and hopefully some day trips around the stadium etc a pure baseball holiday  - cant say any fairer than that cheers lads |
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10-14-2005, 07:26 PM
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10-14-2005, 07:57 PM
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Re: Introduction
welcome to the forums
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10-15-2005, 12:03 AM
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Welcome. And we look forward to your visit next summer. I live here, so PM me if you have questions that I might be able to help you with.
I'm interested in how you got to like baseball as it's not a very popular game in the UK. BTW, I've visited the UK several times, especially England. Where exactly are you from. Looking forward to talking baseball and the Reds in particular.
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10-15-2005, 05:10 AM
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Im from Southampton, at the foot of England, about 70miles (1 hour) from London. As for liking baseball, its a combination of it being shown live once a week on TV (Sunday Nights) a few years back. Then i purchased MVP Baseball PC game, and this helped me learn more about the rules, teams etc - as i got to play the game. Since then, we have had a new channel added to the Digital Satellite package called NASN, and this broadcasts 5 - 7 live baseball games a week, so i have been able to get my fix from there. (Though barely any Reds tbh) You are correct in saying its not very popular over here - probably due to the fact that live games generally start 1am our time,- sometimes NASN will show a day game (but this costs £14.99p/m) so the 'average public' wont get to see this as a teaser. Whats parts of England have you been too? Cheers lads
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10-15-2005, 05:23 AM
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What Me Worry?
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Welcome aboard.
Keep an eye on the forum when the new season opens up and we usually have a Redszone get-together during one of their homestands. Each year they get bigger and better. And ther ar ealways those who post links to hotel arrangements, etc. Skol mate!
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10-15-2005, 09:52 AM
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Welcom Lual. My wife's family lives in Thetford. My mother-in-law grew up in Kent and London before moving over here.
I remember staying up until 2 am to watch baseball and football on Eurosport in Austria. I hope you're able to make it to a game next year. There's nothing like watching a game at the ballpark. |
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10-15-2005, 09:53 PM
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Rally Onion!
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Welcome, Lual. If you are interested in coming here for some games, check the FAQ for information.
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10-15-2005, 11:01 PM
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post hype sleeper
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Tally ho.
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