frankj1
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2 years ago
not a trade, so didn't want to post this over there...

The back story, if there even is one, seems to be that in recent times he and I have gradually become friendlier, closer, a little more involved with some of the stuff of our lives outside of this place.

I never RAOKed him, we've not met in person though we have facetimed and texted, like many here do as well.

For one reason or another (Readers Digest version) I thought he was planning to send me a t-shirt...but the box was far larger than that would have required.

Inside was a vintage/throwback/old school phenomenal real deal top quality wool with leather sleeves baseball jacket, with the words RED SOX emblazoned across the chest. This is Hall Of Fame worthy attire...seriously.

I did not ask for the history of the jacket, hoping Russ might share that here...but if I were to venture a guess it would be that this was originally acquired as a personal keepsake. I recall Russ writing of randomly going to Boston on his honeymoon and attending a game at historic, beloved Fenway park, after which he and Mrs. Russ adopted the "Sawks" as their team.
All he really revealed was that he was "glad it was going to a good home...". He won't have to worry about that.

He's a good man for reasons other than this act of generosity, and I want that in print on the record here in case anyone was unaware.

Thank you again, Brother Russ.

DrafterX
2 years ago
Can I have it..?? ๐Ÿ˜•
MACS
2 years ago
Yeah. He's ayite, I guess...

I'd prolly hang out wif him if he lived closer, and stuff... ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ
Ram27
2 years ago
Bravo Eight bravo ๐Ÿ‘
Palama
2 years ago
AWESOME! =d>
corey sellers
2 years ago
Awesome brotherhood here
DrMaddVibe
2 years ago
CHEEZUS!


I would be remiss if I didn't add the lil' exchange we had in Orlando.

Oh my...made some of the best grilled sammiches I ever had.

Always nice to put a face with a name from here.
izonfire
2 years ago

8track makes magic happen

frankj1 wrote:


Thatโ€™s what all the girls say.
And some of the boysโ€ฆ
deadeyedick
2 years ago
Had the pleasure to herf with Russ at my place something like 15 years ago. Yup ... he is dreamy!
BuckyB93
2 years ago
He's a good doobie for sure. When I go back home to visit the family I try to coordinate a hook up with him to smoke a cigar and talk BS.

I don't intend to make this a roast but to share a memorable experience.

One time a few years ago when I was visiting, we planned a hook up. He came to pick me up at my parent's house and then head to his cigar shpo. When he arrived he came running or skipping across the lawn to the front door screaming like a little kid. I think he was wearing a rainbow shirt or waving a small rainbow flag (can't remember which). My parents didn't know WTF was happening but after introducing him to them, they had a great laugh of the scene. Pretty sure a couple neighbors were also thinking WTF? Who is this guy?

Whenever I go back, my parents ask "What day are you planning to hook up with your cigar friend?" as he made a great impression on them.
Burner02
2 years ago
First class effort for sure.

I did hear that is the jacket Cros was wearing when last seen.
frankj1
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2 years ago

He's a good doobie for sure. When I go back home to visit the family I try to coordinate a hook up with him to smoke a cigar and talk BS.

I don't intend to make this a roast but to share a memorable experience.

One time a few years ago when I was visiting, we planned a hook up. He came to pick me up at my parent's house and then head to his cigar shpo. When he arrived he came running or skipping across the lawn to the front door screaming like a little kid. I think he was wearing a rainbow shirt or waving a small rainbow flag (can't remember which). My parents didn't know WTF was happening but after introducing him to them, they had a great laugh of the scene. Pretty sure a couple neighbors were also thinking WTF? Who is this guy?

Whenever I go back, my parents ask "What day are you planning to hook up with your cigar friend?" as he made a great impression on them.

BuckyB93 wrote:


and you, sir, the reluctant MAsshole from WI, have met both of us!
frankj1
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2 years ago

First class effort for sure.

I did hear that is the jacket Cros was wearing when last seen.

Burner02 wrote:


maybe, maybe...but why would Cros need the leather sleeves?
frankj1
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2 years ago

Can I have it..?? ๐Ÿ˜•

DrafterX wrote:


when I'm done with it
BuckyB93
2 years ago

and you, sir, the reluctant MAsshole from WI, have met both of us!

frankj1 wrote:


Theodore knows nothing...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISD86-oM4Ow
delta1
2 years ago
It hurts to applaud any story that involves the RedSox...but...

=d> =d> =d> <-----(standing)
frankj1
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2 years ago

It hurts to applaud any story that involves the RedSox...but...

=d> =d> =d> <-----(standing)

delta1 wrote:


would it help if I said "Go Mookie!"?
delta1
2 years ago
Whistlebritches
2 years ago

would it help if I said "Go Mookie!"?

frankj1 wrote:




I'm still hurt over that trade.............but I still love Mookie

Sounds like an awesome jacket any Red Sox fan would love to own..............I am in your will right dad[hug]
Palama
2 years ago

I'm still hurt over that trade.............but I still love Mookie

Sounds like an awesome jacket any Red Sox fan would love to own..............I am in your will right dad[hug]

Whistlebritches wrote:



Would probably look good next to those Bobby Doerr pictures. ๐Ÿ˜
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