A Special Open Thread (dedicated to Firstfan)

by Steve Nichols on Nov 11, 2008 3:28 PM MST Comment 83 comments

While working over the internet with MHR member (and MHR University doctoral student) Firstfan, I received the good news that he (and his wife, known with affection as Ole Blister) are the grandparents of a new baby boy.

Firstfan says that mother and father and baby are all doing well.

Please join the MHR Staff in congratulating Firstfan. And because we all care about each other, use this as an open thread to discuss the following:

Any good news in your neck of the woods, and
Any personal concerns the community can wish you well on.

Have a terrific week as we get ready to roll into the Falcon's house with the Blue and Orange Army!

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Congratulations firstfan and mrs. firstfan!

Being a grandparent will be lots of fun.

As for good news in my neck of the woods?

i) It stopped raining today
ii) I do not have to write an essay this week
iii) I have no money!

Wait, one of those is not a good thing.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 11, 2008 3:45 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Its ok!

There will always be more essays! Stay strong governor!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 11, 2008 6:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

lol Silver

which one?

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 11, 2008 6:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you Silverblood!

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats FirstFan

I really dont have any good news

somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong

by broncfanstuckinsd on Nov 11, 2008 3:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks broncfanstuckinsd

It’s OK This new litttle boy Bronco Fan is as good as news can get.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats firstfan!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 11, 2008 4:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Zappa

I think they considered naming him Zappa after you, but that fell through.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

On my side, my son ~~er, I mean, cat~~ just turned 9…

by tunga77 on Nov 11, 2008 4:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

ok, that didnt turn out right... =/

not supposed to have the strikethrough… lolz

by tunga77 on Nov 11, 2008 4:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 11, 2008 6:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you tunga

it’s ok this little guy is going to have nine lives, just like your cat.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

ruh-roh

bush pilot in training? He’ll need all nine methinks…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 12, 2008 1:01 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats First Fan.....

Good news on my neck of the woods…….I am on the right side of the grass.
Bad news….I have to lay off staff becasue of the economy. IT REALLY sucks as they have been with me for over 5 years, they do a great job and they are good people….luckily they are only part timers, but I HATE this part of the job.
anyway, GO BRONCOS!!!!!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Nov 13, 2008 7:49 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks boydy2669

That is really crappy about the lay-offs. I had to do that a few times also and it is no fun.

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 13, 2008 12:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks man....

and nice work on chalk talk with HT

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Nov 14, 2008 6:05 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!!

I just got through a show weekend (another one coming up this weekend), which was really fun….but because I had a ton of other things going on as well, I am now completely exhausted. This is not a good thing, as it leads to skipping classes (to be fair, they were only dance classes) and abnormally early bedtimes (9pm), plus hitting walls around 3 in the afternoon. Oh yeah, and somehow managing to NOT NOTICE a paper due in French class….

It’s been a rough few days, let’s just put it that way. Two weeks till Thanksgiving break!

by Squeaky on Nov 11, 2008 4:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Your show looks AWESOME!!! I remember when it was in its initial stages back when MHR was just a young buck. Both have come a long way. Great Job! Let me know if there is any video. I would come see it if I were in Denver, but…. :(

-TSG

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MileHighReport

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by John Bena on Nov 11, 2008 4:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, the show she's talking about

is something she’s involved with at university in NYC. (Columbia). The other show, well, has hit a wall for lack of funds, but may yet be resuscitated.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 11, 2008 4:23 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh….

BIG FROWN!!! :(

-TSG

SBNation's Denver Broncos Blogger
MileHighReport

Questions, Comments...E-Mail Me!
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by John Bena on Nov 11, 2008 4:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

The Honorable Patriarch of Silverblood and Squeaky is working on it. I’m kind of hoping he figures something out, since my ability to eat for the next year also may depend on it.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 11, 2008 5:03 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I am in shows all the time...

That one will happen eventually, no worries about that. Just not at the present moment.

Also some other bad news – I think I am getting sick. (hard to avoid in college, though…)

On the bright side, I did get to see Billy Elliott the musical last night, which was fantastic. :)

by Squeaky on Nov 12, 2008 6:36 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Squeaky.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome news!! Congratulations.

Every day is a great day because I have two healthy children. I can handle the rest!

-TSG

SBNation's Denver Broncos Blogger
MileHighReport

Questions, Comments...E-Mail Me!
milehighreport@gmail.com

by John Bena on Nov 11, 2008 4:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Guru

Wait ’till you get the grand kids. They are great too.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations to FirstFan and family!

The mother has a Rod Smith jersey, so I am confident that she will raise the baby right!

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 11, 2008 4:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Malcolm

I will give you a holler when the little guy is ready for visitors.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Bravo first fan!!

I hope your new born grandchild brings you and your family all the happiness.

by Steve O' on Nov 11, 2008 4:40 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Steve

I know he will

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations

to firstfan and Ole Blister and the newest Bronco fan in Alaska!

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

"I love your analysis of our team. Its kinda like watching a spider monkey trying to figure out a jar of peanuts.. you know whats going on.. you know whats in there, but to actually figure it out, is just a bit beyond your mental skills..."
- Bronco Dano

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 11, 2008 4:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Alaska and Desert--such extremes--we are taking over the world!!

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 11, 2008 6:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks DesertBroncoFan

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats, have fun with that kid, grandparents are always the coolest!

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Nov 11, 2008 5:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Congrats firstfan

Good news in my neck of the woods: Found a new nickname for my wife:
“Ole Blister”.

Touchdowns win championships?

by 53guys on Nov 11, 2008 6:08 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks 53

She is a harsh woman. Arctic can testify.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Fantastic for Firstfan!

Good news:

-I downloaded the 1983 NFL draft, entire first round
-The Hawkeyes beat Penn State, woo!
-I have 4.5 weeks left in the semester, and then 1 semester after that, and I am off to my job in the real world. I’m sick of school (in my 5th year of school, finishing up Master’s).

Bad news:

-My friends who were supposed to come stay tonight (they are seeing Jim Cramer and Mad Money on campus tomorrow) are about 3.5 hours late…

Really nothing to complain about, my life is good, I am thankful for everything I have, and I appreciate the best Broncos fan community in the world. I hope to catch games with any and all of you guys sometime.

by studbucket on Nov 11, 2008 6:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

What are you getting a Master's in?

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 11, 2008 6:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Computer Science

by studbucket on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel your pain

I am finishing my Master’s this semester (I hope).

Touchdowns win championships?

by 53guys on Nov 11, 2008 7:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope to be done with my Master's this time next year

I need to bucke down and write some essays this week, too bad the Broncos are such a pleasant distraction!

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 11, 2008 7:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

No Kidding

I am working on a research paper and have 2 projects to work on (plus work), but it’s a lot more fun to watch the football stuff I’ve found recently.

by studbucket on Nov 11, 2008 7:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I wish I had projects

instead of this stupid online group game we are playing in class that counts 40% of the total grade. It is all about managing a multinational company, and my teammates don’t know a damn thing. I have a 3.6 GPA in all of my other classes, but will be lucky to get a C in this class due to the “game”.

But I digress.

Touchdowns win championships?

by 53guys on Nov 12, 2008 7:39 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch...

Group projects are good at being horrible, but usually it gets better as you get older.

by studbucket on Nov 12, 2008 8:43 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Group projects are a good precursor to real world actions, but

they sure are hard to evaluate in a classroom setting.

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 13, 2008 10:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks studbucket

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome news firstfan!

Orange and blue formula may be wierd looking, but it builds strong bones!!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 11, 2008 6:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks styg

I don’t know about the formula. I just make sure mama wears her #80 Rod Smith jersey while feeding.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats firstfan!!!!!!!!!!!

Isn’t it funny that that you worry more about a grandbaby’s birth—and all the complications that may come about—than you worried when your own child was born!!??

Funny us Grandparents!

Congrats firstfan!!!!!!!!!!

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 11, 2008 6:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Mike

indeed, “Funny us Granedparents!”

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

congrats also firstfan it should be a happy thanksgiving for your family indeed !

by broncosfaninphilly on Nov 11, 2008 6:44 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks broncosfaninphilly

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

That's cool man!

Congratulations :D

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Nov 11, 2008 7:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks sirsam

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations dude!

I can’t believe we still haven’t asked the most important question: did they name him John?

Haha, j/k. It’s good to see more little Bronco fans coming into the world. Good luck raising your new grandson!

It was once said that a million monkeys typing at a million computers could reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the internet, we know that is not true.

by papigrande on Nov 11, 2008 7:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks papi

The name issue has been a hot one. I almost had John Albert in theree but it lost out to Wyatt James.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations to the Family firstfan.

Kinda of puts everything in perspective, doesn’t it?

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Nov 11, 2008 7:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Firstfan and enjoy being Grandparents!

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 5

by weazel on Nov 11, 2008 7:53 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks weasel!

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

by hai17 on Nov 11, 2008 7:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks hai

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:41 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

great news

my mom(and many others) tell me it is a greater joy than even parenthood. i hope you enjoy the same experience with your grandson. firstfan, the babysitter? good stuff. my sister has the kids(2 boys). me, i’m still looking for the mother of mine, someday. i’d be starting a little too late for grandkids, realistically, but who knows? the good news for me is i’m still alive, reasonably sane, and relatively healthy, no small achievement in this life. best of luck to you and yours, something tells me he’s gonna love grandpa

hear me, perpetrators of bread crime, your punishment is at hand.
taste my blintzkrieg!

by davecheffy on Nov 11, 2008 9:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Dave

You know we are kinda forgetting the two most important people involved with this. First is my daughter-in-law Storme who sports the # 80 jersey and gave birth to this wonderful life. Next is my son Dan (aka Danver) who lurks on the MHR and makes very occasional comments. So I raise a toast to the proud parents “Congratulations”!

This is a wonderful community here. Thank you Guru for creating it and thanks to all of you for all of the kind words.

PS The sunset tonight was a beautiful Blue and Orange.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 11, 2008 9:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

All this leads me to another very important question —

How many more members here are related??

I know Squeaky and Silverblood are related.
I now know that Danver and firstfan are related.

Any other father/son, sibling, or any other relations lurking on the site???

-TSG

SBNation's Denver Broncos Blogger
MileHighReport

Questions, Comments...E-Mail Me!
milehighreport@gmail.com

by John Bena on Nov 12, 2008 6:37 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure my aunt joined up, or will soon.

She doesn’t have a home computer, so she had to wait until she got a job where she has Internet access, and I think she’s starting the new job soon. I’ll be sure to notify everyone when she joins, and we can give her an MHR initiation.

I also know that Love Hope Hero’s wife is on here, but I forgot what her name was…

It was once said that a million monkeys typing at a million computers could reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the internet, we know that is not true.

by papigrande on Nov 12, 2008 2:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

luckydenvermint

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 12, 2008 6:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

My son is Rockies17

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 12, 2008 3:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats firstfan,

My parents always said that grandchildren are way better than your own children. ;-)

GO BRONCOS!!!

by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 12, 2008 9:56 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

They have that part right! Thanks Mermaid!

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 12, 2008 10:25 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Great news!

Another Broncos fan on the planet! Congrats first fan! I know my parents have absolutely loved the experience of grandparenting. You get all the good parts, and go home when the kids get cranky!

My good news remains that I got married 3 weeks ago… and that our wedding appeared in the NY Times Style section a couple weeks later. See here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/fashion/02farm.html

I am the goofy guy dancing in the brown Italian Corduroy suit. My bride has her back to the camera with the flowers in her hair. The guy with the prominent rear is my best man. First and last time a Style section has anything to do with me and mine, that’s for sure!

by jonahsilas on Nov 12, 2008 4:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thank you jonah

and congratulations to you as well. That is a pretty cool idea, getting married on a farm.

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 12, 2008 6:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats on the marriage!

This is the first time I have heard of agritourism, sounds like a good way to spend time in a wholesome environment.

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 13, 2008 10:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats firstfan

Best news is somebody else has to change the diapers, etc.

"In the empty spaces - lacunae, vacuums, pauses, voids, black holes - new things begin. We are born anew from the unexplored space, the badlands, the outlaw territory." - Sam Keen

by spock on Nov 12, 2008 5:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thank you spock.

Thast is a very logical conclusion regarding the diapers. The proud Daddy got to change his first poopy one today.

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 12, 2008 6:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratsz 1st Fan,

I have three of them now, and each one is so uniquely different that it alwas seams like a new experience each time! I hope for you to have many years enjouying the little guy, and the rest of them that come along. Now go get that boy a jersey.

by metalman5050 on Nov 13, 2008 9:17 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry make that 4! The latest is a year old. Typo

by metalman5050 on Nov 13, 2008 9:19 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks metalman

I picked up a jersey for him while I was at training camp. I hope you can all make it to Rendezvous ’09.

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 13, 2008 1:00 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I would love that!

I’ll try my best! It just depends on how covered up with work that I am at the time.

by metalman5050 on Nov 15, 2008 7:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey FF

Is this your first Grandchild? My 4th Grandchild was born three months ago. Have fun!

"If Denver beats us, I'll walk back to Detroit" - Alex Karras

by Denver Diehard on Nov 14, 2008 1:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Oh hell no.

It is my fifth. My first Great grandchild is due in May.

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 14, 2008 6:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratz Firstfan! God Bless You and The Family.

I get to be part of the Grampa club in January,cant wait ,I am Jazzed to the Max

by Shiiver on Nov 14, 2008 8:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Shiiver

Being Grampa is definitely good duty. Congratulations back to you!

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 15, 2008 2:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Dad !

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that wrote in and congratulated my old man. Don’t let the angry looking avatar fool you, he is an awesome dad and grandpa……..Enough already with this mushy stuff now lets go out there KILL THE fAIDERS!!!!!!

by danver on Nov 17, 2008 8:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs