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Gkygrl wrote this 3 years ago

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My last post brought a lot of interesting comments--especially one being that I was a bandwagon fan. Truth be known, I lived in Boston (Brookline) from 88-92 and was a Red Sox fan then .... but I was a fan who knew NOTHING about baseball. Am I really a fan then???

I have had the grace of spending the past year with my partner who has a great passion for the game her entire life -- she has taught me the ins and outs of baseball (I was always a football fan). I read books to understand the game, watched the entire season--every night on cable (since I live in NY I had to subscribe) and NOW feel like I can call myself I real fan.

Twice a year, we make a trip out to Cooperstown to visit the HOF and enjoy all the memorabilia stores. There's a special spirit in that town. It's wonderful.

Go Red Sox!
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	You don't have to prove anything, you are a fan and that is all that matters!!! Go Red Sox!!! '09 IS OUR YEAR!!!! 02/24/2009 3:37 PM
Jed-RSM

	I have been a fan all my life and couldnt tell you any stats i just like to watch the game not keep track of the past preformances i know whos good and how is in a slump and thats good enuf for me and if we have bandwagon fans so what the more the merrier we can always use them as designated drivers rule number 1 if your a bandwagon fan no drinkin ...View More...View Less 02/22/2009 9:17 PM
rockyrho..

	As I said in your first blog, and someone else already said we all where first year fans at one point. As long as a fan stays during the lean years that is all that matters. 02/22/2009 5:57 PM
Southsta..

	K Dub is right. Why does it matter to some people when you become a red Sox fan? The point is that now you love them and root for them. To me no one needs to tell me when they started rooting for them. I applaud your post and hope everyone welcomes you here. 02/22/2009 12:21 PM
youkthma..

	Never let anyone question your fanhood. If you believe and know your a true fan then that's all that matters. I think sometimes people try to bully folks that they are bigger fans than others but I think that is really petty. Is that what being a fan is really all about? I don't think so 02/22/2009 12:19 PM
Outlaw o..

	Indeed. The best thing you could possibly get out of life is education. There's nothing better than knowing your stuff. I'm a stats junkie myself. I'm a pretty young fan and make it a point to read anything and everything associated with the Sox. I probably know more about historic players than I do current players. Gotta know your team's roots before you truly understand the Sox. 02/22/2009 11:59 AM
BoSox Ho..

	We all started somewhere and at some time...a fan is a fan in my book...regardless of when they started supporting this team. 02/22/2009 8:32 AM
K Dub-Fe..

	I, for one, think the Sox should take all the NY based fans they can get!!! I also don't see how anyone can measure true love. At some point, all the people on here judging other people were new fans. You gain knowledge as you grow older and get more involved. I think to be Red Sox Fan you have to be a true romantic. That means you have to believe in Love At First Sight! (: ...View More...View Less 02/22/2009 7:59 AM
1st Plac..

I miss baseball ... badly

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Gkygrl wrote this 3 years ago

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I would have to say that 2008 was the beginning of my love affair with baseball. I lived in Boston for 4 years and now live in Yankee territory where being a Sox fan is practically a sin. I wear my BoSox gear with much pride.

I love being a Sox fan and have become a real lover of baseball as I learn more about the game from research and my partner who really loves and knows the game. It's been a part of her life forever. Me, football. But now .... baseball way more.

I love it .... and love it bad. I can't wait for the season to start. I will miss Coco Crisp though. That trade really bummed me out. :(
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	33TEK -- thanks for the advice! 02/21/2009 10:46 AM
Gkygrl

	I agree, fun it is. However there are a few negative infuences here you should just ignore. 02/20/2009 12:20 PM
33TEK.....

	A bandwagon fan is generally considered to be someone who is a fan only because the team won the world series, or has recently had success. many red Sox fans here have endured many years of heart ache following the Red Sox, through the ups and downs. A good example of a bandwagon fan would be most of Tampa bays fans, the majority of them came out towards the edn with their new Rays hats and shirts only when the team started to succeed. They did not show their support over the last ten years that they stunk. One of the Web definitions say- a popular trend that attracts growing support; "when they saw how things were going everybody jumped on the bandwagon". ...View More...View Less 02/20/2009 12:18 PM
33TEK.....

	oh, and I deleted that bandwagon comment (not realizing there were so many comments underneath it). This is supposed to be fun--no negative. Thanks everyone! 02/20/2009 8:13 AM
Gkygrl

	Thanks all for the support. I couldn't even tell you what a bandwagon fan is ... but I love the Sox. I have collected quite a bit of great memorabilia too -- I bought a couple of the seats they pulled out of Fenway to replace ... now I feel like I have a special piece of the Sox with me. :) 02/20/2009 8:12 AM
Gkygrl

	I did notice the ? mark, and appreciate the course on punctuation. I also did notice the "red arrow" downvote which you gave her that usually means disapproval of the posting. Flipity-flopity. A-Rod needs a PR guy. Available? 02/20/2009 6:21 AM
33TEK.....

	I agree, I miss it too!!! Go Red Sox!!!! THIS IS OUR YEAR!!!! 02/18/2009 2:45 PM
Jed-RSM

	Note the ? mark after my comment. It was a question I am giving the benefit of the doubt I asked a question at least when I took english that is what that funny crooked symbol is used for. How can someone live in Boston for 4 years and not be a sox fan move to Yankee territory and become a Sox Fan? But welcome to Red Sox Nation you will soon learn what you have missed all those years. ...View More...View Less 02/18/2009 12:58 PM
USA RET

	GLAD to have you! I have also turned my husband from a football fan into more of a baseball fan. Welcome aboard and don't mind the negativity. When it comes right down to it, we're all pretty cool on here. 02/18/2009 10:55 AM
Scoobs

	Welcome! 02/18/2009 8:37 AM
Aloha

	Welcome to the Nation. Please disregard the occasional mental patient. 02/18/2009 7:24 AM
Maryland..

	KY would be one of the "contentious" individuals I referred to in my post. A fan is a fan. At some point we all discovered the Red Sox. Perhaps it was when they were down or when they won the World Series. She is here and is a welcome addition to the site as a fan. Enough with the negative crap. 02/18/2009 6:21 AM
33TEK.....

	yeah i know its a shame 02/17/2009 11:47 PM
THE GM

	i keep forgetting to upvote 02/17/2009 11:47 PM
sawx head

	i respect any sawx fan. new or not. young or old whatever your a part of red sox nation but he is the first sawx fan ive ever seen that is negative about everything. we are known for our faith and loyalty. not bi&*hing and complaining. 02/17/2009 11:44 PM
sawx head

	banned 02/17/2009 11:42 PM
THE GM

	thats ky should be band no respect no respect at all 02/17/2009 11:42 PM
THE GM

	dude KY why do you have to be a dick to everyone? shes a new fan. i suppose you were never a new fan? shes a new fan dont be like that the second she gets here. 02/17/2009 11:40 PM
sawx head

	KY=Bandwagon FAN FOR THE YANKEES 02/17/2009 11:31 PM
THE GM

	I miss it too. As far as being band wagon goes, all of us at some point where new fans. 02/17/2009 11:28 PM
Southsta..

	up vote for me and ky fu 02/17/2009 11:27 PM
THE GM

	Cool stuff 02/17/2009 11:12 PM
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