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#1 amh03

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 11:53 AM

Well - here it is the official truck day has arrived. Hey Cheri - watch out - it's on its' way to your neck of the woods next...
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When I arrived, it appeared that most of the truck was completely packed. So, what were the reporters to do? Well, they sought out interesting interviewees...and who did they find? None other than our own sittingstill:
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There was still a little bit of room left in the truck - they really manage to pack the stuff in there. Here the photogs get ready for the final loading:
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Can't forget the bats...
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I'm still working on them, so a few more yet to come...

#2 amh03

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 12:07 PM

Well, that appears to be all that they can fit in through the side door...time to close it up:
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Check out the back - it's loaded too!
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Oh no! They still have a few more bags!! And they're pretty important bags, when you notice that bat bag belonging to #34:
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and this bag belonging to Francona certainly had to get on:
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The only place left to fit those were in the sleeper:
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Well, that was it - nothing left to do, but drive that thing on down to Florida:
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Next stop - Ft. Myers.
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I'm sure Kelly will have others to post as well. And now Cheri - we pass the torch to you...hope everyone enjoys them. Once again, there were more press than fans, and it actually seemed less of a show without Dr. Steinberg's touch. Still, it's a little bit of evidence that spring is on its way - I like Truck Day much better than Groundhog's day....

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 12:22 PM

Great photos!

Truck Day = New England holiday!

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 12:28 PM

That is the best to happen around here in nearly a week. Given the events since last Sunday it is the most wonderful thing I've seen in what seems like a long time.

It just never gets old.

Spring is indeed on the way.

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#5 Nuf Ced

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 12:31 PM

Those photos made me verklempt. It seems like springtime is just around the corner. Thanks for posting them amh03.

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 12:34 PM

Thanks for sharing this w/pics. Now I know spring is on the way. Winter is on the downslide and soon we will all be enjoying baseball season once again. This year we start as the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. Twice in a lifetime, my God what a great time to be alive!!

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 01:15 PM

Ann-

Thanks for the photos. Seems strange to not have Cheri sending the truck off, but much better for her to be on the receiving end in the sunshine and away from this snow & ice. Not long now 'til we hear from Mike F. and the rest of the gang. We are waiting for the Spring Training thread and those photos. We are in need of some good news.

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 01:55 PM

Anne, not as pretty as your kestrel, but even more exciting.
All I gotta say is Ooooooh.

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 02:07 PM

Thanks for the pics Anne, and I anxiously await Kelly's.

I proudly accept the torch that was passed to me. Rest assured Sox fans, I'll be at City of Palms Park to document the truck's arrival.

It's been a depressing week and we could all use a lift. The arrival of spring training is just what the doctor ordered. Mike F has his camera and notebook ready for action, and it all begins on 2/16. I can't wait.

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 02:14 PM

BoSoxLady, on Feb 9 2008, 02:07 PM, said:

A week from today marks the official beginning of the defense of another World Series title. One week!!!!!!! After last Sunday, it is some great solace to know that it is once again time for 7 months of pure bliss.

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#11 SpinnersRock

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 03:25 PM

Personally, life has been hard lately and these pics just made me step back, smile and enjoy that my beloved Red Sox are defending Champs once again. Spring Training is a favorite time of the year.

Thanks very much for taking the time to share the pics with all of us across Red Sox nation!

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 04:24 PM

Anne does this much better than I do! I'm generally looking for the silly side of it. The loading of the most critical equipment...
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... trying to get my photo mascot in the shot...
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... getting across the imbalance between media and fans present...
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... and the general disbelief of the guys just trying to pack equipment on a truck.
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Got the locking up of the back...
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... and the disappearance of the truck into the distance.
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Not to mention Anne, who looks like she has warm Florida sun and baseball on her mind!
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#13 amh03

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 04:51 PM

I don't even remember leaning against the truck...although...maybe that's when I thought I might be able to sneak onto it...

Great pics, Kelly!! It was great seeing you!!

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 04:58 PM

You guys are great! Gonna copy down a few of those pix and email 'em to other Sox maniacs who like me are kilomiles from Kenmore Square and need a Sox transfusion, as I did ...

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 06:02 PM

Excellent! I got the chills just looking at these pics.

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