Pair of 5s Sir Season Selection

Netprofit · 07-09-10, 03:40 PM

Prayer for you and your father ...

EXhoosier10 · 07-09-10, 06:02 PM

Sorry to hear about it Pair. Hope you enjoy your time with him and try to remember the good memories you have, and don't dwell to much on how things are now. Keep your chin up.

No coincidences · 07-09-10, 06:03 PM

God bless your family, Pair.

TheLock · 07-09-10, 10:41 PM

Pair you're one of my best friends on the planet

When you hurt, I hurt too pal.

Like I said on the phone if there's anything at all I can do please don't hesitate to ask. I said a prayer for your Dad today.

mncosoldier · 07-10-10, 01:37 AM

My god bless you and your father

Margin Walker · 07-11-10, 12:05 PM

Your father must be a great man

Pair of 5s Sir · 07-11-10, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Margin Walker

Your father must be a great man

Worked hard his whole life for his family. Unselfish would be a defining word.

TheLock · 07-20-10, 10:40 AM

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Pair of 5s Sir · 07-20-10, 01:38 PM

For those who inquiring about my Dad, it is no good. Things are deteriorating quickly. May God make him peaceful.

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.

Netprofit · 07-20-10, 08:03 PM

prayers ...

pimike · 07-20-10, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by Pair of 5s Sir

For those who inquiring about my Dad, it is no good. Things are deteriorating quickly. May God make him peaceful.

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.

mlb · 07-21-10, 08:29 AM

prayers for you and your family

GoggsViggs · 07-21-10, 08:32 AM

ditto. best wishes to you and your family, Sir.

Pair of 5s Sir · 07-27-10, 11:01 PM

I wish to continue a grateful thank you to all those who have extended their well wishes to my Dad in his battle with cancer. Today, hospice was discussed with the doctor as the only alternative. Close friends and family have been a gift in these times. I truly want to thank all the thread goers for their support. Although I don't personally know many of you, the messages sent have made a difference.

May God take my dad fast and give him peace.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-04-10, 04:22 AM

Hey fellas, just wanted to update all you guys about my dad's situation. Hospice has been notified and things are declining quickly. But let me share with you something that happened this past weekend. My dad's love was the thoroughbreds. Every Saturday for years, my dad would go to the track. He was never a big better, a guy who enjoyed conversations about the good ole days of racing. As a child I recall the stories of Eddie Arcaro, Ted Atkinson, Nashua, Native Dancer and such.

My family and I decided to take Dad to the track. I did not know whether we would spend 10 minutes there or 5 hours. I was not sure whether he would live through the day. But we made an effort to take him to his recreational love, horse racing. It was remarkable. It seems if he was renewed by his attendance at the races. His appetite returned, he ate like a champ. In his wheelchair, seated at a desk in the simulcast room, my dad handicaps the first race at Saratoga. As post time approaches, my dad instructs me to place $2 win on the number 2 horse. I look up at the board and see that it was 25-1. I made the bet and my family including my mother, wife, my son, and best friend watch the horses go around the Saratoga oval. They entered the stretch with the number 2 in the lead. We cheered and cheered with the hope that and incredible thing could happen for one final time in my dads life. They neared the finish line with us roaring for the 2. They crossed the finish line and yes the number 2 horse was the winner by a nose. The cheers suddenly turned to tears, knowing that my dad picked the big longshot to win the race. We continued to cry and realized that something special happened that day.

We stayed there for about 2 hours playing other races, enjoying ourselves, knowing that this would be the last time Dad would go to the races. Dad suddenly got very tired and we left to go home. Needless to say wheelchairing him out of the track was emotional. Dad's comment to me in his weary voice said, "Son we should come here every week". My reply was absolutely, Dad.

Well, Dad won't be returning to the track. His cancer is starting to shut down his bodily functions. It was great to know that I was able to provide a sprinkle of happiness to my dad's life. Something he has done for me so many times. The end is coming but the memories of that day will last a lifetime.

Thanks to all out there.

May

be with him.

mlb · 08-04-10, 06:51 AM

Pairs ... that is very sad and truly remarkable ... prayers to you, your dad and your family. you guys will always be together ...

that is truly awesome about him picking that long shot as well

BeatingBaseball · 08-04-10, 09:37 AM

#2 Horse in 1st at Saratoga

You and your family have a wonderful memory to cherish, 5's. I'm sure you will treasure it even more as the years pass. Life is truly a miracle of which death is a part.

Thanks for sharing your story with us.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-04-10, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by mlb

Pairs ... that is very sad and truly remarkable ... prayers to you, your dad and your family. you guys will always be together ...

that is truly awesome about him picking that long shot as well

I appreciate your well wishes.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-04-10, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by BeatingBaseball

You and your family have a wonderful memory to cherish, 5's. I'm sure you will treasure it even more as the years pass. Life is truly a miracle of which death is a part.

Thanks for sharing your story with us.

Thanks my friend

Smogs · 08-05-10, 05:10 PM

Sorry to hear about the situations 5's, it is nice to know that happiness can still be had in this tough time for your family

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-05-10, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Smogs

Sorry to hear about the situations 5's, it is nice to know that happiness can still be had in this tough time for your family

Thnks for your well wishes. Your comments provide strength to me.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-08-10, 07:09 PM

May Peace Be With Him

At 5:30 PM EST, my Dad passed away from complications from cancer. I truly appreciate the support of the SBR community. I have been removed from posting for the past several weeks to address his needs but the outpouring of well wishes was unbelievable.

My father is at peace.

God Bless all of you.

tonyp0387 · 08-08-10, 07:44 PM

May god bless you and your family during this period.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-08-10, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by tonyp0387

May god bless you and your family during this period.

Thanks Tony

gshock1 · 08-08-10, 07:54 PM

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Cancer is the worst disease out there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this tough period. Hang in there.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-08-10, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by gshock1

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Cancer is the worst disease out there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this tough period. Hang in there.

BeatingBaseball · 08-08-10, 08:10 PM

Condolences

Most sincere condolences, 5's.

From what you've said it sounds like your Dad had a full life and a great family. If a man doesn't get cheated in those most important respects, there has to be some solace in that.

TheLock · 08-08-10, 09:33 PM

I had the honor of meeting your father in person and it was clearly evident he was a hard working, family man.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-09-10, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by TheLock

I had the honor of meeting your father in person and it was clearly evident he was a hard working, family man.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

Thanks Buddy.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-21-10, 11:50 AM

As many of you know, I have taken time off from capping due to my father's passing away on August 8th. I have decided to dabble back into the forum and looking forward to meeting you at the SBR Bash. Your guys support is overwhelming.

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-21-10, 11:54 AM

Selection

Angels +180

mcbaseball10 · 08-21-10, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by Pair of 5s Sir

As many of you know, I have taken time off from capping due to my father's passing away on August 8th. I have decided to dabble back into the forum and looking forward to meeting you at the SBR Bash. Your guys support is overwhelming.

Pair of 5's, I was wondering where you have been lately. I hate to hear why you have been gone. Nothing can ever replace our memories with our parents. Sounds like you got to do so many great things together, keep your chin up. Have a great time at the bash. Maybe next year I will be able to attend and meet you in person.

For today, Seattle 1st 5 is my Contrarian type play

Pair of 5s Sir · 08-21-10, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by mcbaseball10

Pair of 5's, I was wondering where you have been lately. I hate to hear why you have been gone. Nothing can ever replace our memories with our parents. Sounds like you got to do so many great things together, keep your chin up. Have a great time at the bash. Maybe next year I will be able to attend and meet you in person.

For today, Seattle 1st 5 is my Contrarian type play

Great to hear from forum friends. The Twins are on the division heater. Square money will be pounding the Twins and Sharps too. The number is on the fishy side. Angels for me. As for your FF Seattle, I like the angle but LAA is better for me.

BeatingBaseball · 08-21-10, 11:59 AM

Welcome back 5's.

Nice to see "The Pair" thread lit up and on pg. 1.

You have to stay up and running from here. If the Reds and Twins wind up in the W.S. - you can sell your prop picks for next year and retire.

mcbaseball10 · 08-21-10, 12:03 PM

GL with the Angels. I will monitor that line and see if it gets any better closer to game time and tail your play.