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dodgerblue6
Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 16403 Location: San Diego CA - deep in the heart of SoCal
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Posted: Mon 11/2/15 8:25 am Post subject: In Memory on This Day... |
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Honoring departed loved ones on Dia de los Muertos...
As is my annual tradition, I'll be going down to the plaza in Old Town tonight to light a candle and join the processional. I'll stop at the panaderia first. I'll bring a picture of my dad and a baseball to share. He would love that. He always enjoyed merriment and celebrations. So I know his soul will come to life along with those of all the others who are present. The gifts he passed on to me are immeasurable.
 _________________ "The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."
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forloveofthegame

Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5275 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Mon 11/2/15 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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I am right there with you! We have already made the customary visits and paid our respects. I plan to be in Old Town around 5 p.m. if you are down there a little early. Maybe I will see you then! _________________ "Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg |
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dodgerblue6
Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 16403 Location: San Diego CA - deep in the heart of SoCal
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Posted: Tue 11/3/15 8:12 am Post subject: |
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 _________________ "The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."
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forloveofthegame

Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5275 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Thu 11/5/15 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Look at the Calaverita I found on the Toros official site: linked here _________________ "Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg |
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forloveofthegame

Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5275 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed 11/2/16 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Got ofrendos? lol _________________ "Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg |
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dodgerblue6
Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 16403 Location: San Diego CA - deep in the heart of SoCal
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Posted: Wed 11/2/16 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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And this is why I'll miss the first few innings of Game 7!
More later. _________________ "The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."
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dodgerblue6
Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 16403 Location: San Diego CA - deep in the heart of SoCal
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Posted: Thu 11/2/17 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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What a day...trying to decompress from Game 7, then attending the candlelight vigil in Old Town. Were you there, Cathy? My phone battery was almost dead when I arrived. I don't think I've seen it that packed with crowds on November 2 as I did this year.
I'm really missing my Angels fan friend, Barry.  _________________ "The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."
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sunnyblue
Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1806 Location: San Diego County, CA
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Posted: Fri 11/3/17 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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That's really sad. I"m usually on a somber mood om November 2 anyway. Yesterday I was very depressed. Celebrating the life of the 2017 Dodgers! And of course, my loved ones too. Being at the Mercado made me happy, though. |
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forloveofthegame

Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5275 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Mon 11/6/17 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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You must not have lit a candle for the Dodgers in advance? Lol. We were there on Thursday, too. _________________ "Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg |
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dodgerblue6
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Posted: Mon 11/6/17 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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No, and I should have lit a blue candle for the Dodgers, before it was too late.  _________________ "The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."
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dodgerblue6
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Posted: Fri 11/2/18 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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Looking back on last year's post, I realize I've made the same oversight twice now in two Octobers.
Rest in peace to our loved ones and those who have gone before us, on this sacred day. _________________ "The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."
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forloveofthegame

Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5275 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Sun 11/4/18 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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We went to Dia de los Deftones at Petco Park this weekend! That was quite a show. We also went to the cemetery, and to Old Town to light some candles, toast our loved ones, and view ofrendas there. Very peaceful and moving. _________________ "Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg |
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sunnyblue
Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1806 Location: San Diego County, CA
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Posted: Mon 11/5/18 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Blessings to you ladies. It's always a solemn day. |
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