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The Pictures Were Free…Now They’re For Me
6-12-13
All things come to an end or in my case they slow down.
Well,…I’m not exactly slowing down, more like I’m changing cars. I’ve been blogging Rockies baseball since 2008 and if I had to guess I have somewhere around 80,000-100,000 baseball pictures on posted on the internet.
I’ve had the opportunity to meet thousands of baseball fans and I’ve made hundreds of friends all over the world.
But it’s time for me to focus on my family and my home. My kids are growing up and I have a Ranch and a VW bus that I love and want to spend more time working on.
Do I have regrets? You bet I do. In all of the games I’ve attended I never managed to catch a game home run ball during the regular season. I’ve had probably a dozen close calls, but that Rockies clean catch pin has eluded me.
In six years of Rockies blogging I was never asked to do an interview. I always hoped for an interview of some sort so I could plug the Rockpile Rant and the group of Super Fans know as the Rantics. I guess my writing, pictures, stories about the games and spring training road trips didn’t mean much to anyone but my friends, family and RAntics who read this blog.
I rocked the Top 10 Fan MLBlogs for over 4 years creeping up as high as #2. Unfortunately I never managed to claim the #1 spot.
I always wanted to throw out a first pitch at a Rockies game. I realize now that will never happen. Another baseball dream of mine was to take a few swings during batting practice.
Am I bitter about any of this?…Not in the least. The adventures I’ve had and the friends I’ve made mean more to me than that trivial shit.
Thanks to MLBlogs for letting this Ranter do his thing here. Special thanks to Zack Hample and his adventures for inspiring me to start blogging in the first place, and special thanks to Dan for supporting the Rant with various ideas, tickets and promotions over the years.
With all of my heart…Thank you Rantics!…Thank you for all of your support, comments and friendship. If it weren’t for you I’d have stopped blogging my first year. I’m leaving my options open and I may return next season. If you’re curious, I’ll be blogging all of the Broncos home games this year.
If you’d like to keep in contact…I’m on Facebook as the “Rockpile Ranter”
I’m “D” the Ranter…In my Pops words…”73’s to ya!
I’ll be at the Ranch…”D”
“Bring Back Helmer!”
Here’s a link to my new Sports Blog known simply as:
Trifecta that’ll Wreck Ya
That’ll Wreck Ya
You’re looking at the MLBlogs Colorado Rockies Blogging Trifecta.
Left to Right, Mike the Rox Addict, D the Ranter, and Amy the Blake Street Babe.
Damn cool Blog names but even cooler people.
Photo by Kyle Banister
If you’re looking for the Batting Practice report, cool pictures and play by play from the game or if you’re wondering what the autograph scene is like at Coors Field.
This Powerhouse of local Rockies MLBloggers has got you covered.
With no love here from the local Media or Rockies affiliate we have to promote ourselves. We don’t get paid we Blog because we love the Colorado Rockies and we use our blogs as an online diary detailing the game experience to share with other baseball fans.
Unlike Joel Klatt, we’re loyal and we know a little something about Rockies baseball.
I’m “D” the Ranter…Do yourself a favor and give some luv to your local Rockies Bloggers, nobody else will.
Let’s Bring Back Helmer too!
EY’s are Good Guys
4-21-13
D-Backs vs Rockies Game 3
The first bobble head game of the season and it’s a good one. You’d be hard pressed to find a Rockies fan who doesn’t love Eric Young.
EY has a place in Rockies franchise history that will last forever. Young hit the first Rockies home run at Mile High Stadium back in 1993.
What’s cool about that is EY wasn’t exactly known as a home run hitter.
Today was autograph Sunday as well. I was on the field and the only player to stop by my little area was Adam Ottavino. I didn’t have any pictures of Adam as of yet so he autographed a baseball for me.
Nice guy!
This is my friend Marianne aka R-Luv. She’s an original Rantic and it’s been a while since I’ve run into her at game. Good to see you R-Luv!!
The weather today was not too bad. Definitely not warm, but a long sleeve shirt or light jacket was plenty.
Eric Young was present on his bobble head day. His youngest son threw out the first pitch to his older brother Eric Young Jr. I think the world of both EY’s and for me this reunion was just fun to watch. Eric Young and Eric Young Jr. are both fan friendly and about as humble as they come.
Nice pitch from the lil guy known as “The Mayor”.
This was Game 3 of a series in which the Rockies won the first two.
Juan Nicasio starting pitcher.
I love following foul and home runs baseballs into the crowd. Peoples expressions are priceless.
Didn’t run into the Rox Addict all game, but did find him doing his thing when I was cropping a picture.
Ever wonder who the Jackass is who starts “The Wave” when the Rockies are batting? It’s this guy below, if you see him you have my permission to smack him in the head.
My favorite alien!
This is Dan’s friend Brian catching Tulo’s homer on the bounce.
Congrats brotha, you’ve just experienced what I’ve yet to.
D-Backs come from behind in the 9th, score two runs and the Rockies lose this one 5-4 but take the Series.
I’m “D” the Ranter…8 more bobble heads to go.
Daily Dose of “D” #4
7-5-12
Thing’s That Piss Me Off Today.
“Movie Quote Guy”
We all know at least one. This dude is incapable of carrying on a conversation on his own. He quotes moves because he has no life and this is his lame attempt at being humorous. What he fails to realize is not everyone has seen every movie ever made in the last 30 years.
80′s Flashback…Mr T…Did you know?
He gave up virtually all his gold, one of his identifying marks, after helping with the cleanup after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He said, “As a Christian, when I saw other people lose their lives and lose their land and property…I felt that it would be a sin before God for me to continue wearing my gold.
I felt it would be insensitive and disrespectful to the people who lost everything, so I stopped wearing my gold.
Holy Jibba jabba!
Quote of the Day
If opportunity doesn’t knock…Build a door.
Milton Berle.
Feel Good Story of the Day
Marvel creates a Superhero for hearing disabled boy.
Strange Thought of the Day
Why is Mickey Mouse bigger than his dog Pluto? And on that note, why isn’t there a mouse flavored cat food?
Urban Dictionary Word of the Day
“DudeBro”
A male, ages 18-24, generally of the Caucasian descent, who refers to their acquaintances as “Dude” and/or “Bro” in the same sentence. In this case, the male uses both terms in one sentence. The conversation begins with “Dude” and ends with “Bro”, 9 times out of 10.
I’m ”D” the Ranter…Have a great day!
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