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Post by Futsal Gawdess on May 15, 2019 14:02:54 GMT -5
Hello Formites...
I canโt believe this is my 1500th post. I think it apropos to say my farewells before we truly get into the thick of silly season. After 18 years, two kids, loads of soccer boots, soccer balls, lost items, crazy parents, great friends, new uniform rotation, team manager duties, team mom duties, and hundreds of thousands of airline miles and mommy taxi miles(mostly highway), I can finally sit back and enjoy the beautiful game from a different perspective. I can simply now go watch and support my nieces, nephews or family friend's kids play and truly not care about the outcome. [Side Note] - We should strive to do that more often. Nothing warms the heart more than an uncle/aunt/friend taking time out of their busy schedule to come watch and support my kid. I finally also donโt have to worry about the politics of tryouts or wait for the good/bad news of making or not making a team ๐๐
I am still around and will chime in from time to time, maybe more now ๐จ So if there is ever anything I can do for anyone other than @soccerhouse ๐คช (JK), please let me know and Iโll be more than happy to oblige. Those that know me, keep asking "would you do it again?" Overall, I think I would do it again. The highs and lows of the game have taught my kids innumerable lessons they can use in their everyday lives; while, also protecting them from the fog of the soccer world. I want to take this moment to thank you all for making me a better person, parent, and overall soccer citizen. I know there are loads of you I have connected with over the years in face to face chats or private messages and for that, I'm eternally GRATEFUL
Especially with what seems to be a truly crazy tryouts season upon us, I pray nothing but the best for your little big ones and it is my hope that we all take a moment to stop and think about the impact our words and how our wisdom and experiences can have a positive effect on others. Good-luck Everyone...FG ๐๐๐
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Post by Soccerhouse on May 15, 2019 14:12:03 GMT -5
Thanks for 1500 contributions!!! YOUR A LEGEND around here!!!
I might frame this.......
Don't be a stranger, we need ya!
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Post by Goalkeeper Dad on May 15, 2019 14:52:32 GMT -5
Thanks for 1500 contributions!!! YOUR A LEGEND around here!!! I might frame this....... Don't be a stranger, we need ya! I AGREED
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Post by mistergrinch on May 15, 2019 15:27:48 GMT -5
But.. you can't leave!
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Post by Soccerhouse on May 15, 2019 15:56:44 GMT -5
One thing for sure many of us appreciate is and was your honesty and your insight. I know 9 years ago, I was naive as hell when it came to navigating the youth soccer world. You have educated myself and others and I hope we all passed youth soccer 101!
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Post by Keeperkeeper on May 15, 2019 21:55:22 GMT -5
You canโt go, FG! You provide a wealth of knowledge to all of us! Every one of your posts serves our little community well!
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Post by soccerguru on May 15, 2019 23:08:18 GMT -5
God Speed FG!!!!! I don't know you personally, but I know we probably have crossed paths on the pitch a time or two. I coached many years and have traveled the beaten path of travel soccer for 10 plus years, and I know the beautiful game will always make us smile!
Thank you for your wisdom!!!!!
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Post by 4theloveofsoccer on May 16, 2019 4:50:40 GMT -5
Thank you Futsal Gawdess for your contribution to this forum and for all what you do for this soccer community.
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Post by soccermonster on May 16, 2019 10:05:58 GMT -5
Oh Noooo FG. Who is going to tame my pot stirring spirit? Or fact check us when we are getting emotional over 13 year old soccer? Who is going to provide insight into the rumors at each club and debunk the many myths from us cray cray soccer parents? Who is going to give advice to the parent who has put their kid in 4 clubs in two years or the parent who put them in a half day private school to focus on their soccer career and they are on the second team? What will happen when Thanos comes back for that AFU parent who was talking smack about their kids behind the fence. Or shout out to the parent who built a $5,000 web page for his player with the DA TH logo and they are sitting the bench as a practice player....c'mon say it ain't so. I'm a bit saddened by this news and will need to provide a go fund me page to keep you on as a salaried official member of this page. You can't just take your wealth of knowledge and go play ball somewhere else...NOPE. There will not be another you - impossible. The impostors will rear their ugly heads and give us bad information. Please tell us you were kidding. Please! PS: can you inbox me your cell phone number, would love to take you out to dinner j/k
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Post by oraclesfriend on May 16, 2019 11:03:10 GMT -5
I hope that you will do as you say and chime in from time to time. We need someone else to fact check and also to keep us crazies in line. I really appreciate a lot of sensible information that you have given to this forum.
Good luck in your future!
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Post by firedragon on May 16, 2019 14:09:54 GMT -5
Iโve come to depend on you for all information soccer. I will miss your posts a lot. Iโve always been amazed by how you always knew so much stuff!
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Post by soccerdaddy on May 17, 2019 7:07:43 GMT -5
Hello Formites...ย ย I canโt believe this is my 1500th post. I think it apropos to say my farewells before we truly get into the thick of silly season. After 18 years, two kids, loads of soccer boots, soccer balls, lost items, crazy parents, great friends, new uniform rotation, team manager duties, team mom duties, and hundreds of thousands of airline miles and mommy taxi miles(mostly highway), I can finally sit back and enjoy the beautiful game from a different perspective. I can simply now go watch and support my nieces, nephews or family friend's kids play and truly not care about the outcome.ย [Side Note] - We should strive to do that more often. Nothing warms the heart more than an uncle/aunt/friend taking time out of their busy schedule to come watch and support my kid. I finally also donโt have to worry about the politics of tryouts or wait for the good/bad news of making or not making a teamย ย ๐๐ I am still around and will chime in from time to time, maybe more now ๐จย So if there is ever anything I can do for anyone other than @soccerhouse ๐คช (JK), please let me know and Iโll be more than happy to oblige. ย Those that know me, keep asking "would you do it again?"ย ย Overall, I think I would do it again. The highs and lows of the game have taught my kids innumerable lessons they can use in their everyday lives; while, also protecting them from the fog of the soccer world.ย I want to take this moment to thank you all for making me a better person, parent, and overall soccer citizen. I know there are loads of you I have connected with over the years in face to face chats or private messages and for that, I'm eternally GRATEFUL Especially with what seems to be a truly crazy tryouts season upon us, I pray nothing but the best for your little big ones and it is my hope that we all take a moment to stop and think about the impact our words and how our wisdom and experiences can have a positive effect on others. ย Good-luck Everyone...FG ๐๐๐ I as well as many on this forum, Thank You for the wonderful detailed information and time youโve taken to help others in educating us in this crazy world of youth and professional soccer. I thank the โSoccer godsโ for sending you to this awesome forum! We look forward to seeing your posts as always. May GOD bless you and your family!
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Post by rifle on May 17, 2019 7:28:54 GMT -5
Farewell?! Clearly youโll keep enjoying the game, so come on back sometime when you need a little youth soccer nuttiness. Thanks for your thoughtful contributions. Iโve enjoyed all of them
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on May 17, 2019 7:58:37 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I have to say the love I've gotten from you all in texts, emails and private message, has been truly heartwarming. But as Mark Twain and later Steve Jobs said, "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated" I am still around and will continue to chime in if and when I can offer meaningful information. Like I stated earlier, please don't hesitate to contact me too if there is anything I can do to be of assistance ๐๐๐
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Post by GameOfThrow-ins on May 17, 2019 8:01:40 GMT -5
Weโll miss you! We already miss you! โCome back, Shane!โ
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Post by soccerworld1974 on May 17, 2019 23:10:07 GMT -5
Thank you FG. Just began posting a few months ago but appreciate your insight and intel.
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