Let's try this again.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone :)

As we celebrate time off work, outings with families, parades, vacations, cookouts and all the fun stuff that usually takes place this weekend ... I hope you'll take a moment to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country that this holiday represents.

One cannot say Thank-You enough and I'm thankful that I live in the freedoms and privileges they help preserve for me.

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That first one really went haywire today, the 2nd May one got deleted (not by me) so with all that in mind.....

Perhaps this time we can try not bait or feed dinosaurs.
They are noisy, leave a mess behind and really hard on the carpet.

Off Topic Thread - MAY edition.

Well, the month of April finished with a pesky loss to the guys from PBurgh. At least we were able to split the series and not a loss. Overall our April was a very successful one for the Braves (14-9) and as a fan, very fun to watch. Next is that other team from Pennsylvania and let's just say, victories against them are not only needed but much desired.

Any big plans for you upcoming this month? I'm not looking forward to the HOT weather that is no doubt just around the corner. I'm a winter person and tend to spend way too much time indoors when it's hot and humid.

Don't forget ... May 13th is Mother's Day.
Don't forget ... May 28th is Memorial Day.

April 24th is the 40th Birthday of our beloved 3rd baseman, and future HOFer, CHIPPER JONES!

As a Braves fan, I am thankful I've been able to watch him play for our team for so many years, and it's great that at 40, he's still a vital and contributing member of our Atlanta Braves.

Use the space below to offer your Birthday wishes to the old Battleaxe and let's celebrate this milestone.

I'm sure gonna miss that guy next year. I have plans to get to see him at the Ted at least once more this year, and I plan on enjoying every minute of it.

Now all the 2011 baseball season is over, thought I'd pop back in to see and keep up with what you all are up to in the off season while we wait on that wonderful thing called Spring Training.

Consider this an off-topic way to stay in touch with each other.

Any fall/winter vacations? Upcoming movies you want to see, music you're waiting to buy?  Any new babies being born? Anyone getting hitched or engaged?

I hope you and yours have a wonderful upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year! 

EDITED 9/8/11 - to add Link to Parts 1 & 2

Our very own David Ross has a new "show" and this is the fourth episode.

Episode #4 featuring Peter Moylan

Part 2 HERE

David Ross, with a microphone - this is guaranteed to be interesting. 

The first episode featured Brian McCann, the second Brandon Beachy, the third Tim Hudson and now the fourth installment features Braves pitcher Peter Moylan. 

I wonder who will be in Episode number 5?

Click the IMAGE above to view the video clip. 

Click here to see thread Episode 1 - Brian McCann

Click here to see thread Episode 2 - Brandon Beachy

Click here to see thread Episode 3 - Tim Hudson

Our very own David Ross has a new "show" and this is the third episode.

Episode #3 featuring Tim Hudson

David Ross, with a microphone - this is guaranteed to be interesting. 

The first episode featured Brian McCann, the second Brandon Beachy, now the third installment features Braves pitcher Tim Hudson. 

I wonder who will be in Episode number 4?

Click the IMAGE above to view the video clip. 

Click here to see thread Episode 1 - Brian McCann

Click here to see thread Episode 2 - Brandon Beachy

I created a post like this right after I first joined TC. It's been a while, we have lots of new members and since that one's no longer in the archives I thought I'd create a new one. I know this is somewhat off-topic, but since it's directed towards the actual members here, I hope it's OK.

I know there are several TC members enjoying the Braves with us on a daily basis who serve in the military.
This will let you give props to your particular branch of service and give the rest of us the opportunity to say THANK-YOU. 
Those two words seem like so little, but they couldn't be more sincere.

This isn't meant to be political, it's goal is to highlight people and not policy. I know you all will help keep it that way.

And, if you wear a uniform of law enforcement - be sure to let us know that too. You deserve a pat on the back from us as well.

Our very own David Ross has a new "show" and this is the second episode.

Episode #2 featuring Brandon Beachy

David Ross, with a microphone - this could get dangerous.

The first episode featured Brian McCann, now it looks like since Beachy was on the bus sitting beside him, he was David's next victim. 

I wonder who will be in Episode number 3?

I can't embed the clip, so Click the IMAGE above to go there.

Click here to see thread about Episode 1.

Our very own David Ross has a new "show" and this is the first episode.

Episode #1 featuring Brian McCann

David Ross, with a microphone - this could get dangerous. One has to love BMac being such a great sport as the first one. Absolutely great stuff!   I hope you enjoy it, I sure did.

Perhaps TL2 won't be too upset that BMac chose Jason Aldean over ice-cream ;-)

I wonder who will be in Episode number 2?

I tried to embed the clip, but had to settle for a link instead.  Click the IMAGE to go there.

This installment of "The More You Know" will highlight the procedure for inserting images into your comments.

It's pretty straightforward, but for those who like visual aids, a screen capture follows.

Since our community is pretty diverse, if you have an image you want to share that may or may not be appropriate for a family site, you always have the option to post just a LINK to an image instead of the actual thing.

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I was perusing my Member Profile today and discovered a few things I didn't know about how one can manage their FanPosts and FanShots.

Then, I wondered if I was the only one that didn't realize how many tools at are our disposal both as members managing our own profiles and/or looking at the profiles of others.

I've always managed my FanPosts etc. by deleting them once they have been posted for a while or not relevant anymore. But, I had no idea you could RSS subscribe to all new FanPosts/FanShots of other members simply by clicking the word BLOG on their profile then the RSS button on the right side.  Did you?

I've prepared a couple of images from screencaps (after the jump) to share with those like me, who like learning new stuff every day.
Like they say, "The More You Know.."

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This young man named Dugan Smith from Ohio is an inspiration to say the least.

Not only is he an example of perseverance in the face of adversity, but his love of the game of baseball and what he was willing to do in order to play it is amazing.

There are links below to help tell his story.  I hope you find it as uplifting as I did.

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