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Just wanna say..
« on: October 22, 2010, 02:56:41 AM »

Offline Trifecta

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  How lucky you guys are to be watching most of this season. This is the first time since the summer of 2007 that I've been this excited about this team. I mean every year I get excited but the potential, depth, and entertainment factor this team possesses is really something to behold.

  I say "you guys are lucky to watch most of this season", because I'm going to miss a big chunk of this season. I'm going to our second game of the year against the Knicks, in Boston but then 2 days later I'm leaving for US Air Force basic training in San Antonio, TX. Basic is 8 and a half weeks and I'm not sure how long my occupational training is, but I'm sure it's over a month as well, and I'm not sure how I'm going to catch any of the games during that.. Maybe some nationally televised ones. Disappointing because this is one of those years that I'm just so amped up about.

  I am excited for basic though, can't come quick enough. What I'm trying to say though is, enjoy it guys! This is one hell of a team! UBUNTU!
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Re: Just wanna say..
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2010, 07:48:31 AM »

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I just wanna say..

Good luck and Thank You for your service. 

You are right we are lucky, stay safe.
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2010, 01:26:49 PM »

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We are lucky!  Thank you for your service.  Hopefully you will be able to find a good sports bar with coverage for the games...if you are lucky enough to get out to see them.  But we will still be here cheering, when you come back...and they will still be fun to watch.  God speed.
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Re: Just wanna say..
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2010, 02:05:29 PM »

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The first few days are the hardest, and longest. Once you get past those, your basic training will fly by. You'll be marching with your graduating class before you know it.

You'll be watching Celtics games again before you know it. Once you get to your occupational training, you'll more than likely be able to catch a few games. That part of training will still be military style, but more of a collegiate-type atmosphere. After your class and whatever military training you may have, the rest of the time that day is yours to watch Boston wreak havoc this year.

We had a TV in our barricks (for about 50 guys) way back in 1990. I'm sure that the living arrangements are much better now than back then.

Thanks for your service and wish you the best.

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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2010, 03:28:52 PM »

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Thanks guys!I can't wait to see where this team is at in February. And yeah GreenFaith, from what I've heard the first week is rough, I'm just looking to be confident and fly under the radar. What did you do in the Air Force? I'm apparently doing fuels, which I think will be alright.
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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2010, 03:41:17 PM »

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Best of luck in your services and thank you! And Yes we are very lucky to have people like you serve this country for us.. oh yeah and the Celtics too!

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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2010, 04:30:30 PM »

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Thank you for your service to our country. Be safe.

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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2010, 04:41:26 PM »

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Thanks for STANDING UP! It's truly appreciated!
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2010, 04:50:58 PM »

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TP for your service!

Re: Just wanna say..
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2010, 05:59:57 PM »

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A personal thanks and here's to a safe return. Hopefully free tickets and center court acknowledgment upon your return Trifecta, Celtics Hoorah!
« Last Edit: October 22, 2010, 06:10:48 PM by Jevi »

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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2010, 08:18:18 PM »

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Thanks guys!I can't wait to see where this team is at in February. And yeah GreenFaith, from what I've heard the first week is rough, I'm just looking to be confident and fly under the radar. What did you do in the Air Force? I'm apparently doing fuels, which I think will be alright.

I was in the Navy, Tri. It was a nice experience and I loved it most days. You'll like the Air Force, so don't worry.

The hardest part for me was when I go married and had to leave the wife and two boys behind, but the wife did a fine job with them while I was gone.

And trust me - no one flies under the radar :). I tried it, and got in trouble for reading a letter from my then-girlfriend. I smile when I think back to those days - they sent me to "Rifle Aerobics", lol.....I had to do pushups, situps, etc - all while holding a ceremonial rifle.

That only lasted for a day or so, and the rest of my bootcamp experience flew by. I'll never forget the day I graduated....10 degrees with a -10 windchill factor, up in Chicago.

You'll be fine. Get back in one piece, and catch some Celtics games on the tv. We'll be playing until Mid-June or so, so you have a while. You probably won't see much basketball (or anything else) during Basic, but after those two months you'll get the opportunity to see them play.

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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2010, 08:54:09 PM »

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TP!  Thank you for serving your country.  Stay safe and I hope you can catch a few games once you are out of basic training. 

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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2010, 09:54:43 PM »

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TP for serving.
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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2010, 08:15:17 AM »

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Thanks for your service.

Hope you'll get in lots of Celtic watching when you get some free time.

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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2010, 08:19:42 AM »

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Here, have a Tommy Point.

Luckily, you'll be back in time to watch the Celtics kick some behind in the playoffs  ;)