UConn Ultimate Frisbee Alumni

need photos from last year, please.

2010-02-26T11:19:00.005-05:00

Hey anyone got more pictures of last year's game? For some reason we only have a few party pictures in the photo gallery. Lemme know if you need help accessing or uploading pictures. They go here: in our photo gallery.

Thank you,

Becky

2010-02-25T12:27:00.000-05:00

Our Next Reunion:

The 2010 Alumni Game is being planning as you read this. We have a date, an agenda and a field. Er, you wanna know what they are, huh? K, here ya go:

Our 6th Annual Reunion will be held on April 23rd & 24th, 2010.

It is a weekend event; schmoozing Friday night, game Saturday morning and party immediately following the game. ALL alumni, current UConn Ultimate players, family, friends, friends-with-benefits, signficant others and anyone that feels they were influenced by UConn Ultimate are always welcome at our Reunions.

Party Friday Night, 4/23, 6 pm at Larry G's
Game Saturday, 4/24, 12 pm
Party, immediately following the game

SAVE THE DATE APRIL 25

2009-03-04T16:35:00.003-05:00

Just heard that the date is set for the 2009 UCONN Alumni Ultimate ReUnion . It's on my calendar already.

(Nice car Pablo!!)

Link to MT Adams Winter Hike

2008-12-15T12:34:00.001-05:00

Ted B., Moose, and friend Jonathan at Mt Adams in February 2008

http://22tedbaz.blogspot.com/

Get Together at Black Eyed Sally's, night before Thanksgiving

2008-11-23T12:01:00.002-05:00

So it's official...the 2009 Alumni Game Organizing Quorum is in effect. If you want to get involved in planning the reunion (excuse me while I laugh hysterically) join other Alumni at Black Eyed Sally's in Hartford, Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, 2008. We will spend the whole night (not) meticulously planning the 2009 reunion. I for one will not be doing shots and drinking too much beer. Nope. Not me. As always, EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Yes, that means you, current players. And you, pathetic alumni, that live just 5 minutes from Black Eyed Sally's and never show up for anything. Especially you.

Lots of love,

Becky

P.S. This was Ron's idea. And he told me to write all that. Really. He's not as nice as you think. He has a bit of a snarky side, huh?

General Alumni Reunion in FL this Fall

2008-08-28T15:47:00.002-04:00

I received this recently. It would be part of Nationals. I'm guessing "Alumni" means players not actively on competitive teams at this time. Oh, oh! That's me! :)

http://www.upa.org/hof/2008reunion - oh, would you look at that. They have a Hall of Fame, too. Copy Cats.

________________________________

Dear Ultimate Alumni,

Yes, there will definitely be a great Ultimate alumni reunion happening in Sarasota this fall!

Plan on being in Sarasota, FL October 31 - November 2 for some big fun!

We're still working on details and logistics etc, and we will send out more frequent emails as we get closer, but we can tell you a few things now:

Along with 3 days of great opportunities to watch some terrific Ultimate at the UPA's premiere event, the UPA Club Ultimate Championships, there will be both off-field and on-field activities for all you former legends of the game.

Off field

1. Friday night beach BBQ - same basic format as the very successful inaugural event in 2004, with food and drinks on the beach, and best of all a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.

2. Saturday evening Hall of Fame induction ceremony - indoor event, with cash bar, where we recognize the 14+ new HOF members, since the inaugural induction in 2004 ... classes of 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Check out the UPA website and click on Hall of Fame to learn who's in!

On field

We are planning on alumni reunion disc play and will share additional details later. We anticipate disc play to take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; wrapping up prior to the start of the Club Championships semis at 1:15 pm. So bring your cleats and enjoy playing with old team mates and friends.

Please note that this will not be a Grand Masters or Women's Masters event. The UPA will kick off a new, experimental event incorporating Grand Masters and Women's Masters in 2009. The "experimental" status will be in place until there are enough teams playing and geographic coverage to justify a "Championship Series". Look forward to more information on that soon.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD

The Alumni event in 2004 was our first attempt to reach out to Ultimate alumni. We will send follow up communications to request your assistance to expand our outreach to find people who deserve to be clued in to what's being planned.

We'd also appreciate knowing if you are interested and available to volunteer either prior to or during this Alumni event. There are a myriad of details, large and small, to set up and deliver a successful event. Please contact Suzanne Fields directly via email to find out about "volunteer" opportunities!

Thanks,

Looking forward to seeing many of you in Sarasota October 31 - November 2, 2008.

Henry Thorne (henry.thorne@upa.org)

Finlay Waugh (finwa@comcast.net)

Dan Weiss (djwatnyc@gmail.com)

Suzanne Fields (suzanne.fields@kp.org)

Heather Morris Raker (hlrraker@verizon.net)

Robert "Nob" Rauch (nobrauch@optonline.net)

Melanie Byrd (Melanie@hq.upa.org)

Sandie Hammerly (Sandie@hq.upa.org)

_____________________________

Really, it's almost like...

2008-05-05T16:30:00.003-04:00

It's almost like time stood still. Can you REALLY tell which is the alumni pic and which is the current team (last post, right below)?

Youth

2008-05-03T20:00:00.004-04:00

I don't think our cheers were ever this good. I remember a Haiku once... See what happens when you up the minimum SAT score for admission?

BTW, if you weren't there, this is the current team at Beanie's party.

Friday Night Party was really good.

2008-05-03T19:59:00.002-04:00

Nuff said.

Did YOU have a good time? It was a blast!

2008-05-03T19:44:00.003-04:00

Another great reunion. Thanks everybody. There was a great representation of many decades (!) of UConn Ultimate. The game was fun, there was a terrrific turn out. And the weather was amazing. I think some of us got sunburned.

A picture or two here, but see the photo gallery for the real fun. For the most recent picts, click on the "reunion games: section, then "2008 Reunion". Please, register and post your own photos.

Coming next here - video highlight from the party at Beanie's.

Friday Night Party - You didn't miss it, did you?

2008-04-26T07:35:00.005-04:00

2008 Friday Night Party Kicked Off

Another great party hosted in style by Larry G. Nice turn out, lots of "new" faces, great food, the current team represented and First Ever Hall of Fame Nominations are officially in. See you at the game...

Hall of Fame and Awards Info

2008-04-25T09:58:00.008-04:00

UConn Ultimate Alumni Presents

The First Annual UConn Ultimate Hall of Fame Awards Nominations and Induction Ceremony

April 2008

Please Note: There will also be regular awards Saturday. You know, Best Attempted Layout, Tightest Shorts , Most Unnecessary Leaping - the usual. :)

ELIGIBILITY AND CATEGORIES:

Candidates must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for Induction into the UUHOF:

Player: A player must be fully graduated for five years before being eligible for induction. He/she may then be considered for Induction in the sixth year of graduation. Should a player not graduate, as defined by the UUHOF, his/her case and eligibility for Induction shall be reviewed on an individual basis.

Leaders: A leader, captain or coach must be either fully graduated for five years or, if still an active coach, have coached as either a fulltime assistant or head coach on the high school and/or college and/or professional level for a minimum of 25 years. That person will then be considered for Induction in the sixth year after graduation or 26th year of active coaching.

Supporters: This category honors those persons who have spent their careers out of the spotlight, performing as backup for major players on and off the field of play. Though they often play a key role in the creation of memorable games, the public rarely knows them by name. A separate committee, composed primarily of producers, selects the inductees in this category. A supporter must be fully insane for five years or, if still an active supporter, have had a certified psychological evaluation within the last month. That person will then be considered for Induction in the sixth year after first insanity certification or 26th year of supporting. What constitutes a "significant support" shall be determined by the UUHOF, its Screening Committee(s) or Honors Committee(s). Supporters include Significant Others, Friends of Players, Tail Gaters, Parents, Always Injured Players and Other Victims.

Early Influences: Persons whose influence predated the change in drinking age from 18 to 21, but had an impact on the evolution of UConn Ultimate and inspired UConn Ultimate’s leading players.

The Dan Hurtado Memorial Award: This award in not an induction into the UUHOF, but a special recognition of a Current Player. The Dan Hurtado Memorial award is in honor and remembrance of our teammate Dan Hurtado, who passed away unexpectedly in 2007. This award is to be given to a current team member who exemplifies appreciating the here and now. This person should be friendly, loyal and trustworthy. This person is the kind of player who makes you happy that you showed up, rain or shine, win or lose. Life is unexpected and this award is for a player that helps us appreciate today.

The Jane Metzler-Potz Memorial Award - This award is in memory Jane Metzler-Potz, who was staunch Supporter of UConn Ultimate. Jane was a loved friend of many Alumni and has been missed dearly since she passed away in 2006. Considered by many to be an "angel on earth," Jane exemplified fairness, civility, and joyfulness. Therefor, this award is for a current player or alumni who strongly represents Spirit of the Game; Sportsmanship, Mutual Respect and Joy of Play.

NOMINATION FORM

One nomination per form, thank you!

If you are going to email in your nomination, please copy and paste JUST this section into a new message. Send it to Becky. Category (pick only one):

____Player ____Leader ____Supporter ____Early Influences

____Ron Hurtado Award ____Jane Metzler-Potz Award

Name of Nominee:

Year/s Played:

Reason for Nomination:

Your Name:

Questions, Comments, Criticisms, Confusion? Please, contact Boz.

2008-04-19T16:59:00.004-04:00

Our 4th Annual Reunion has been scheduled for the weekend of April 26, 2008. ALL alumni, current UConn Ultimate players and anyone that feels they were influenced by UConn Ultimate are always welcome at our Reunions.

Party Friday Night, at Larry G's

Game Saturday, April 26, 2008, 12pm (NOT 10am)

Willington Pizza, immediately following the game

Dinner, Slide Show and Awards, Saturday Night, at Beanie's

Go to our Yahoo Group to RSVP or email Becky

So clear your schedule for the weekend, because you have plans now!

About Our Reunions

The reunion is not to be missed. Not only is everyone there, but it's a family event, with kids from babies to teenagers.

We use and abuse a whole weekend and it's darn good. There's a party Friday night, with tons of food, drink, swimming. Then we play the Reunion game Saturday morning, usually around 10 AM. Then we're off to Willington Pizza for a lot of pizza, beer and storytelling. New this year, the Saturday night party. We'll be meeting at a centrally located location, having dinner, a slide show and awards. And then there's folf and golf, typically Sunday morning.

So clear your calendar and get yourself to one of your favorite parties of the year! Even if you can't RSVP (but it really helps if you RSVP) we expect to see you soon.

Last Year's Reunion

2007 had to have been our best Reunion to date. We had an outstanding turnout and the weather was amazing.

Friday Night Warm-up:

Do you know about the party Friday night?! If you're not getting emails from us, click here and get on the list!

When: April 25th

Time: Dinner

Location: Larry G's, East Hartford. Email us for the address and directions. Or get on the Yahoo Group.

About the Game:

Our 4th Annual Reunion Game will be in the Spring of 2008. All alumni and current UConn players are always invited. This is a family event. Everyone from babies to grandparents are encouraged to come and cheer us on.

NO ALCOHOL. NO ALCOHOL. NO ALCOHOL at the field! Or we will lose the fields.

When: April 26, May 2008

Time: 12 pm (not 10am as erroneously posted here and other places.)

Location: The game will be held at Mansfield Middle School. Same as last year.

Address is 205 Spring Hill Road, Storrs, CT, 06268

Directions: Go approximately one mile south from UConn campus on Route 195, take right onto Spring Hill Road, go to end of road and take left at stop sign, Middle School will be immediately on your left.

Finding the field at the school (you can NOT see the field from the parking lot). When you drive into the school parking lot, take the left fork (yep, it will look like the wrong way). Park in lot on left side of the building. There is a vague path up the hill next to the parking lot. Walk up the hill on the left side of the building. At the top of the hill, head to your right. We're at the end. We are not playing on the lower fields on the right side of the building.

View Larger Map

Mapquest map to school

Join us for food and drink at Willington Pizza immediately after the game.

About the Saturday Night Festivities:

Clean up after the game and get a nap in. Or go straight to Beanie's. See our yahoo group for her generous invite and accomodations at her place. Meet up at a Beanie's in Coventry for dinner, pictures, and "awards." We can't wait to see you there, so don't miss it! Directions to Beanie's will be emailed to everyone on Becky's email list. Let her know if you aren't getting emails from her... (email Becky). Okay, we know you don't know who Beanie is, but she is mad cool (she has no idea what she's gotten herself into) and if you get any of our emails, you would know it's Kathleen.

Beanie's Party - Clothing Optional!

2008-04-11T22:18:00.006-04:00

That got your attention! :)

Actually, the real draw is the entertainment. Check out the toddler half-time show from last year's reunion. <<

Come on, it was empty! Plus, look what happened when I took it away from her! >>

The Saturday night party

2008-04-11T22:02:00.005-04:00

Hey, where are we at with the Saturday night party? Feel free to respond on the yahoo group by posting a new message. :) http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Uconn-Dukes/ It's open to anyone who has anything to say or ask...

Go check it out to see what other questions I have for you.

Stay tuned to this Bat channel to watch me antagonize Beanie. Some more.

Becky

P.S. Alex and Annika say people that don't come to the reunion are ... (see photo)

2008 Alumni Game April 26th is set!!

2008-03-05T20:15:00.005-05:00

To see the details of the reunion Please go to our Website:

http://www.ctultimatealumni.com/reunion.html

(Insert Comments from Boss Becky)

To RSVP for the party Friday night (puleeez RSVP) go to our Yahoo Group:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Uconn-Dukes/database

You can still come if you don't RSVP, by the way.

The Yahoo group - you need to sign up/join to post there. In the top right corner you will see a "JOIN NOW" button. Click on it and answer the typical annoying questions to create a yahoo account. YES, I know this is all a big Pain in Your A** (PIA), but work with us people. The other alternatives just aren't good enough. At the Yahoo group, you can see exactly who is going, how many people they are bringing and what they will bring to the party. And you all can do it yourself. No excel spreadsheets to update and email out to everyone. Too, yeechy!

Cripes, I hijacked the hell out of this post, huh? Well, as long as I'm at it, here's the rest of the directions for the yahoo group. Once you've created your account, you'll probably have to go your email for some confirmation crap, and stuff like that. This is a very circuitous and annoying process. It is not just you, it was this much of a PIA for the rest of us, too.

Now, go back to the yahoo group page - you did bookmark it right? Well, since you forgot, go to the Blog and click on the link in this page to get back to it. Now bookmark it! Okay, when you get there, you may or may not be signed in. Look at the very top of the page and see if you are signed in to yahoo with the account that you just created.

Okay, now if you are signed in, half way down on the left, you will see a menu list in a light blue box. The first is HOME or MESSAGES, below that you will see DATABASES. Click on DATABASES. In the next screen you will see... a table! Ha! You thought I was going to say database, didn't you?

Carrying on here, the only table there is called REUNION PARTY 2008. Click directly on that title. Now you will see some names in a list, Becky & Dennis are at the top. To add your info, click on ADD RECORD - it is in blue, in the middle of the page, just above AND below the "Records". Phew, this is a lot of typing with a 2 1/2 yr old on my lap. Now add your information. You can edit it later if necessary. Then click the blue ADD RECORD button and you're done.

See, wasn't that easy? hahahaha. Jokes on us Old Guys. Laugh it up. But seriously. Go there and RSVP you slackers.

xoxoxox

(intrusive hijack is now over)

2008 Alumni Game Update - Date and Banquet

2008-02-24T17:08:00.004-05:00

DATE:

We are working on a couple of dates - depending on the Sectionals schedule.
April 19th - good probability

April 26th - possible, "Spring Weekend"

We MAY land somewhere else but this is where are....

BANQUET:

I consider the day and overall concept to be open to all who were influenced by UCONN Ultimate.

We would have to make sure that everyone knows they are invited to participate...
Tentative Agenda:
Arrival - UConn Ultimate Alumni Memorial Banquet Room - I'm not sure of the best directions to get there.
Cocktails.
Small talk - individual victories of the day re-lived and embellished.
Buffet - not really food, just a foundation.
Historical synopsis powerpoint presentation of past glories - I think we (TEd) have one from the '03 reunion...
Awards presentation - special 'spectators' division.
'09 Planning committee quorum and shot contest.
Departure.

Stay Tuned.

DBuck

"Mountain" Madness

2008-02-18T15:52:00.006-05:00

I have been at the GrayKnob Hut many times over the last ten years or so. Each visit, I play a little Madness and try to turn some other people on to it as well. This last trip the hut tender Julianna and another hiker Alex, a freshman at Harvard, joined in with us (Moose and Jonathan). They suffered our abuse, weathered the recriminations, and like all newbies, had a great time because they won a few hands.

Back in 1999, DanBuck published the 1st edition of the rules in a widespread email. Does anyone have them still? If so post them to the blog, or email to me and I'll post.

They may end up on the wall at Gray Knob and infect the region.

Imagine if you will, the story in the North Conway News....

We (Moose, Jonathan and I) also were discussing the creation of a new pay card - Queen of Hearts - throw her down and everyone picks 1 because no one is immune from the pain and suffering brought on by the Q of H.

Feel the pain of the Queen of Hearts. Comments?

Advanced mountain training

2008-02-18T09:08:00.004-05:00

John Fidler, Ted B and Jonathan Sherwood
on the summit of Mt Adams, NH

Moose and I have completed basic training , and low altitude training. We have moved on to the Eiger Sanction regime. Jonathan is our technical advisor.

Below is a video clip that I took on my cell phone on the summit of Mount Adams in the White Mountains, Sunday 2/17/o8.
Elevation 5774 ft, second highest to Mt Washington in the Whites. Wind speed 40-50 mph; temp 10-15F. Incredible visibility!

We hiked up Lowes Path to the Gray Knob Hut on Saturday. Made the summit on Sunday morning, then hiked out again.

Happy Birthday Moose! You are living proof that you cant keep a good man down.

The first person you see is my friend Jonathan; then Mt Washington, followed by Moose heading down, and a quick view of Mt Madison. Thats me with the sound effects.

Alumni Game Update

2008-02-16T21:59:00.002-05:00

We're still trying to make contact with the UConn Team. Date is still TBD.

Stay focused and loose.

I highly recommend advanced training protocols be enacted at this point.

DBuck

I'm voting for April 19th for the Reunion

2008-02-07T10:12:00.000-05:00

I'll be out of town for almost all of May. So I like April 19th for our reunion. Could that work for us?

Alumni Game 2008

2008-02-06T21:05:00.000-05:00

OK, its time for the Alumni to whoop up on the current crop of UConn Ultimate-ites.
This means:
1. Who's in charge at UConn that can set a date?
- April? Saturdays are good.
2. Getting a field.
- Can we call on Rob Miller to help once again with the Mansfield Fields?
3. 'Welcome' Party Friday Night
- Larry Gs. East Hartford
4. Saturday Afternoon/Night Wrap-up
- Wilimantic Pizza
- Maybe we should splerg for a Holiday Inn banquet room and photo slide show with awards.....
5. Get in shape.
- I plan an extensive program starting in April.

Who's ready?

schswing

2008-01-22T23:08:00.000-05:00

ultimate on ice:

2008-01-10T08:51:00.000-05:00

THIS WAY LIES MADNESS!

Don't worry Zoop - Sneaky wasn't looking at your cards.

Photos from Bobby's stag party in Jamestown, 2007.

Black Eyed Sally's Dec 29th

2008-01-01T11:15:00.000-05:00

Did you all have a good time there? I did! Ironically we were all trying to stay away from the band so we could talk. I liked "Jingle Bells, the wedding elf " the best. If you were there, you know what I'm talking about. If you stayed home and watch Law & Order, Dude, you missed it.

Did anyone take pictures we can post?

Let have a roll call:

I was there (Becky).

Now get on here and post everyone.

Happy New Years!

The Children were NOT nestled all snug in their beds...

2008-01-01T11:07:00.000-05:00

This is my kids' bedtime routine. Maybe that's why it takes so long. Anyways, this is the picture I was trying to take for our Christmas cards, but I couldn't quite pull it off. Instead we went with #2 below. Awww.

Another good one from Ron

2007-12-16T19:23:00.000-05:00

Ron, what's the story on this one? When? Where...?

More Fear and Loathing

2007-12-12T09:06:00.000-05:00

A few more nostalgic photos for us...

What I do all day

2007-12-09T20:30:00.000-05:00

This is what I do all day when I'm not posting on this blog. This is Rhian (2 yrs) trying to climb out a window.

And here she is helping me with my knitting.

How about you?

old school some more

2007-12-07T18:48:00.001-05:00

I know who this "Fish" is. There's a 90's "Fish", too, BTW. And PK is Peter K?

(voice of Chris Farley) "...unless you want to live in a VAN down by the RIVER!" I don't know about you, but that van looks like it was rockin'! I remember a van and a three seater station wagon when I played. Super fun. God, Boz smelled bad. Um, the bottom pict of the van there's a guy sitting in front with a lei. It looks like Boz. OMG. I think it's Dennis. Is Boz the Dennis of the 90's...? Or in the way of AskBoz.com, is Dennis the Boz of the 70's. Hmmm.

Fear and Loathing in Europe

2007-12-07T18:02:00.000-05:00

Check you guys out.

Why didn't we do this in the 90's. Matt? Simon? Jeez.

PS these are super hi-res images. If you click on one you can read all the text. In that enlarged form, you can right click on them and (save as) save them to your computer so you have your own copy if you like.

xoxoxo

aaaw, how cool is this?

2007-12-07T18:01:00.000-05:00

The Ultimate Dad
Trey Hall

The team of over 20 players huddles in a tight knot that seemed to vibrate with enthusiasm. And the air pulsated with the sound of whispered plans and plays. Almost at the very center stood my father, conspiring with rest of the team on the best way to out play their college age opponents. The game is Ultimate and this match is steeped in tradition, the alumni on one team and current members on another, in essence, young vs. old.
The day was anything but pleasant, the air was bone chilling and damp, a fine mist hung in the air near soaking everything it touched and all the would be traces of the sun had been erased from the sky. Despite the unwelcoming weather, the game would commence. I scanned the playing field to get a better picture of the team at hand. Young and energetic, they seemed a daunting hurtle for the UConn Alumni to face and I smiled with pride when I thought that despite my dad's Alumni status he would certainly be one if not the only player to give those boys a good run for their money.
The game was exhilarating, and at times agonizingly stressful, I constantly worried about my dad knowing full well he's level of competitiveness could easily lead him to injury , possibly an injury that would destroy his 10 year old knee replacement. The game blew past me in dizzying points, both teams flew through the air, diving for the disc, pivoting quickly as they looked for the discs next destination and cheering raucously with every point that was scored. For a while the teams seemed evenly matched and the point count rose steadily but neither team truly got ahead.
At the quarter mark the fine mist turned into a steady rain, leaving the players muddy and chilled and the spectators struggling to keep warm and dry by squeezing together under barren trees. I again scanned the field and this time allowed myself and inward grin. Players on both sides were suddenly remembering old ailments, a hurt calve, and twisted knee, a broken toe, all bands of guilt.
As the game wound down to the final seconds, He stayed strong showing me determination. That’s my dad, a man leaving behind giant shoes to be filled, but walking barefoot alongside to show me the way.

"Captain's" meeting

2007-12-07T17:49:00.000-05:00

From our website:

"So its official...the 2008 alumni game organizing sub-committee will meet for a non-agenda, mean-nothing meeting at Black Eyed Sally's Dec. 29. Fish, Yellow Socks, LG and Mrs. LG, Mr. and Mrs. Harpo are kind of in! Of course, it's open to all."

Anyone have a time for this?

"Captain's Meeting " in Hartford, CT

2007-12-07T13:21:00.000-05:00

Could someone please include the date, time and place of the "meeting" in a comment?

BTW I just heard from John Ianni (aka Johnnyonny). He claims that he "used to be prematurely gray". I waiting for photodocumentation.

Baldy #4

2007-11-30T22:03:00.000-05:00

Lots of good, dark, curly fringe. Not much in the middle.\\

Who could this be?

Almost great foot block

2007-11-29T21:41:00.001-05:00

Dennis is not known for short shorts, but is he wearing a g-string?

And more action shots

2007-11-29T21:34:00.001-05:00

This looks like it might be some... freestyle...? Dude, we totally missed it in the 90's.

Action shots

2007-11-29T21:30:00.001-05:00

Lookie, panaramic, sequence thingy stuff. What's this supposed to be called?! Nice job by the photographer, BTW. We don't need no stinking video camera!

I mean SHORT shorts!!!

2007-11-28T19:41:00.001-05:00

Too fabulous. Did they have g-strings? How was that possible?!

another picture

2007-11-28T19:35:00.000-05:00

Who loves short shorts? We love short shorts!

new picture #2

2007-11-28T17:03:00.000-05:00

Here's another nice one. We don't have this posted anywhere yet...

Anyone who could name these people is a witch. I just don't think it's possible. (Gauntlet thrown.)

stay tuned for pictures people...

2007-11-28T17:00:00.000-05:00

We have pictures people! There are 10 or 15 pictures coming to you, so keep coming back and checking them out. Comments are what blogs are made for, so please leave your comments!

DUKES 1982 Rhode Island

2007-11-26T20:51:00.000-05:00

I think most are UConn Grads except StuB, Tim-O, Squire and Gran'ma.

DBuck

Baldy #3

2007-11-26T14:55:00.000-05:00

Very wispy, but rather long. Indicative of dissatisfaction or conflict.

Who is it?

G Mc G photos and video of Dano

2007-11-26T10:32:00.000-05:00

Dano, in his glory days. Thanks to Gary McG for photos and video.

Is it really true that he didn't own a pair of sneakers until someone corrupted him with Ultimate?

2007-11-24T20:31:00.001-05:00

Gentlemen,

I am looking at a bizarre trophy of some past accomplishment of which I have only vague memories.

It is a 6 in tall 'standard' trophy of a Greek Adonis on a (clearly) marble base raising a laurel wreath in glorious victory. It has a inscription of:

DUKES OF DISC
CT. ULTIMATE CHAMPS
1982

Why am I looking at this?
Does anyone else have one of these?
What happened?
Who was there?

I'm so confused.

DBuck

LARRY G replies

Proof of the dominant World Connecticut Champions...the origin of the famous Duke comeback...game to 12, down 9 to 2...even the Hartford Whalers recognized the achievement...I know Buck has no idea of what is written here...go to the source...to the one that can never forget...ask Peter K, he will never forget, he does not have one of those...the day the Tourists will relive in infamy.

2007-11-21T14:11:00.001-05:00

Thanks for the photo Ron. We will all remember Dano like this - with a smile on his face.

Baldy #2 - is this cruel?

2007-11-17T20:44:00.000-05:00

Really though. Is this unfair to those who are lightheaded?

Guess who owns this splendid dome>>

abbreviations

2007-11-17T14:24:00.000-05:00

Want to know some common internet abbreviations? These are from here. I'm slightly addicted. HTH.

Acronym

Definition

Usage Example

AAMOF

As a matter of fact

AAMOF, he happens to be the boss too.

AFAIK

As Far as I Know

AFAIK, the event is tomorrow.

AFK

Away From Keyboard

AFK. Need to leave for awhile.

AKA

Also Known As

It is AKA the worldwide web.

ASAP

As Soon As Possible

Please contact me ASAP.

A/S/L

Age/Sex/Location?

Welcome to the chatroom. What is everyone's ASL?

ATM

At the moment

I'm just preparing dinner ATM.

ATYS

Anything you say

ATYS can be deemed offensive here.

AWA

As well as

I'm a volunteer at the club AWA the community centre.

Before

B4 we begin, let's recap yesterday's events.

B/C

Because

You can't go B/C you're not invited.

Boy Friend

That's her BF.

BRB

Be Right Back

I need to quickly fix this. BRB.

BTDT

Been There, Done That

BTDT. It's all the same.

BTW

By the way

BTW, that was an awesome game.

CMIIW

Correct me if I'm wrong

CMIIW, but isn't today a holiday?

CUL

Catch You Later

Gotta go for now. CUL.

See you

CU tomorrow in class.

CUS

See you soon

I just arrived at the airport. CUS.

CWOT

Complete waste of time

That seminar was a CWOT.

DBA

Doing Business As

They are DBA (Insert Name).

DIY

Do it yourself

I'm not doing your homework for you. DIY.

Download

Click here to DL the file.

DUCWIM

Do You See What I Mean?

DUCWIM? They are never wrong.

Evil Grin
(Expression)

With this new invention, I will rule the world. EG.

EOD

End of Discussion

You have no facts. EOD.

EOR

End of Rant
(Statement)

I hate this....that....those things over there....oh and I can't stand these things either. Something needs to be done. EOR

F2F

Face to face

In the beginning of the match, the two fighters were F2F.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the FAQ section.

FCOL

For crying out loud

FCOL, can't you do anything right?

FITB

Fill In the Blank

FITB for this sentence.

FWIW

For What It's Worth

FWIW, you can find a lot of information on this site.

FYEO

For Your Eyes Only

FYEO, I made you this card.

FYI

For Your Information

FYI, there are 365 days in a year.

Grin
(Expression)

What a great day.

Girl Friend

That's his GF.

Good Game

Looks like I win again. GG though.

GGN

Gotta Go Now

My time is almost up. GGN.

Good Idea

It might be a GI to read the manual first.

GIGO

Garbage In, Garbage Out

Like usual, GIGO.

Good Job

You did a very GJ today.

Good Luck

GL on your new job.

H&K

Hugs and Kisses
(Expression)

I love you too. H&K.

HAGN

Have a good night

Thanks for the chat. HAGN.

HAND

Have a nice day

Thank you for shopping with us. HAND.

HHIS

Hanging Head In Shame
(Expression)

Ack, I didn't mean to let you down. HHIS.

HOAS

Hold on a second

HOAS, I think I hear something.

HTH

Hope This Helps

I found this great resource. HTH.

IAC

In any case

IAC, we still need to get this thing done.

IAWTP

I Agree With This Post

They make a very good point. IAWTP.

IMHO

In My Humble Opinion

IMHO, that restaurant was great.

IMLTHO

In My Less Than Humble Opinion

IMLTHO, that was the worst movie I've ever seen.

IMO

In My Opinion

IMO, you should take a rest.

IOW

In other words

IOW, you are the leader?

IIRC

If I remember correctly

IIRC, you were suppose to meet him today.

Instant Message

Send me an IM if you need help.

IRL

In Real Life

IRL, you have to work hard.

Just Kidding

I'm mad at you. JK.

KISS

Keep It Simple Stupid

That was too confusing. KISS.

KWIM

Know What I Mean

It needs to be brighter, KWIM?.

L8R

Later

I'm going to sleep. L8R.

LMAO

Laughing my arse off (Expression)

LMAO. That was too funny.

LOL

Laughing Out Loud (Expression)

LOL. That was a great joke.

LTNS

Long time no see

Hey, LTNS. So what have you been up to after graduation?

MYOB

Mind Your Own Business

Stop bugging me. MYOB.

NBD

No Big Deal

NBD, it's only worth a penny.

NFA

No Flaming Allowed

This is a friendly chatroom, NFA.

Never Mind

NM. I figured it out.

No Message
(If used in a message with only a subject title)

"Subject: That's a cool link (NM)"

No problem

It's NP. I like helping others.

Nice Shot
(Gaming)

NS. You took him out with one hit..

OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

They were diagnosed with OCD.

OIC

Oh, I See

OIC. That's how you make it.

OMG

Oh my god.

OMG. That was scary.

Off Topic

This is OT, but you should read this.

OTOH

On The Other Hand

This is great. OTHA, certain people might not like it.

OTT

Over The Top

Those jokes are very OTT.

OTTOMH

Off The Top of My Head

OTTOMH, I believe two movies are going to be released next month.

PAW

Parents Are Watching

Send me the file later. PAW.

PITA

Pain In The A**

That guy was a PITA to deal with.

POV

Point of View

What's your POV in this matter?

PTMM

Please Tell Me More

PTMM, I'm interested.

ROFL

Rolling on Floor Laughing (Expression)

ROFL. That is hilarious.

ROTFL

Rolling On The Floor Laughing (Expression)

ROFL. That's a classic.

SITD

Still in the dark

I'm SITD as to what you are talking about.

SOH

Sense of Humor

I'm looking to date someone who has a good SOH.

SOHO

Small Office, Home Office

This job requires a person with experience working in a SOHO environment.

STFU

Shut the F*** Up

STFU. I don't want to hear about it.

THX

Thanks

THX for the help today

TIA

Thanks in advance

Can anyone help me find information about this? TIA.

TMI

Too much information

Whoa, TMI. I didn't need to know that..

TTFN

Ta Ta for Now

Have go to work. TTFN.

TTYL

Talk To You Later

I'll TTYL.

TTYRS

Talk To You Real Soon

Have to go for now. TTYRS.

Thank You

TY for the present.

Welcome Back

WB to our site.

WBS

Write Back Soon

Please WBS.

WFM

Works for me

Meeting today in the afternoon? WFM.

WTF

What The F***

WTF is going on here?

WTG

Way To Go

You won. WTG.

WYSIWYG

What You See Is What You Get

WYSIWYG. It won't change.(Also usually refers to content that is published on the screen)

YMMV

Your Mileage May Vary

You can install the program if you want, but YMMV.

You're welcome

YW. Just glad to help.

First Installment of Guess the Baldy!!

2007-11-16T22:44:00.000-05:00

This one shouodn't be too hard. The photos are a few years old, so there is likely to be even lesslawn to care for these days.

Where's Diane photo

2007-11-16T21:41:00.000-05:00

Here's the photo at the chem field from the early 1980's . Click the photo to enlarge

1st row Joe Bot, Jim Connery, Dennis the Fruitboy, (keep it going)

Look Mom, inappropriate pictures from this decade!!

2007-11-16T09:35:00.000-05:00

Can anyone name that inappropriateness? Rhian has no shirt on! I was nursing a second before and tried to get you pict of that, but she's too distractable. I was really trying to get an inappropriate pict. I'm working hard for you people. Come on!

THAT WAS REALLY EASY

2007-11-15T21:30:00.000-05:00

here's the best thing. you dont have to pick out addresses or forward messages or any crap like that. Makes me grumpy wasting time reading eveyones four word comments.....

Am I shouting? Please forgive me.

Yes you do have to register w/Google...

B - F - Deal.

It's free.

Use the same password that you have for everything else and save the creativity for the bloggggggggggggoosphere.

Ted
.
Love my new iMac.

LET'S GET IT GOING!!!

2007-11-15T21:20:00.001-05:00

We can do this. It's only A BLOG.

Today me and my kids

. Tomorrow more Dukey ID photos - we'll play guess the baldy!!!

MAtt and Henry

My, my, my...how Adrian's mouth has grown. Gets him into a lot of trouble at school.

Ted and I are going to change your world

2007-11-15T17:49:00.000-05:00

Hello to all Email Addicts,

We know you can email. We know you like it. Would you consider adding this address to your favorites bookmarks and posting and viewing our chit-chat here? Some people are drowning in emails from our little list (...of 70 alum and counting). You can post pictures and snarky comments galore. All in one convenient spot. Anyone can view it. If you want to add comments or your own posts, you need to create a Google account if you don't already have one. Becky or Ted can add you as an author then you can create new posts.