[610 Sports] Astros pitching coach Jim Hickey FIRED

I grew up at Bellaire and Hillcroft. Did you go to Bellaire high school? I was zoned to Lee.

 

As a matter of fact I grew up on Elm between Avenue B and Newcastle.My Grandfather bought a couple of houses there in the forties(which my Mom sold in the mid 90's).I spent most of my time on Elm,but my Mom did have an additional place at Scottwood Apartments over in that area.She went to Bellaire and I would have to if we hadn't moved out to Alief right before I started high school.I ended up going to Elsik but knew many people in Bellaire and Sharpstown.Bellaire and Sharpstown Little League,etc...Hey,do you remember Christie's Seafood over there?It was part of our Sunday routine getting Christie's to go....and to watch Disney and all those other Sunday evening programs.This is usually a tough week for me as my Mom's birthday is on the 2nd,my grandma's the 4th,and Gramps on the 6th.
Anyway,I always thought those days of childhood would always be my best,but I'm learning now once you get on the other side of a tragedy with an open heart and open mind you can really live a fuller life in many ways.

 

...and you know what they say about life starting at 40.Check this out...My 40th birthday fell on Easter Sunday this year and I was skiing on Heavenly in what was almost blizzard conditions.It's a new phase.Life's funny that way.

 

But according to your profile you live in Lake Tahoe. Not too much wrong with that!

 

Thanks for that bobrek. You know I was initially hardwood on here,but my moniker changed after I was away for awhile.I You've been on as long as me,so I'm sure you know when you do go out of town how great this site is for staying connected with everthing.
Actually I'm in Galveston right now(about 2 -3 miles from the pass) and will be heading up for 6 months on Nov.20.
And your right it's pretty sweet up there.I trade stocks from both places...swimming,fishing,making treks into town to see friends when I'm down here and up there I ski my butt off(with some poker)during winter and in spring.... hiking,fishing,and poker when the seasons turn.
I sold my Mom's house in Sunset Terrace about a year and a half ago......and I think I've hit on the combination that works well for me

 

BS!!!

 

Hey you fu@king @$$hole,my mother was murdered and everything I just said about my life is the truth.There are numerous folks on this board who know me in person...You have no idea what a big mistake you just made.

 

Wow. You need to chill out, yourself.

 

who are you mad at?

 

BS?! BS?! Surely you are not questioning Dr. Strangelove's posts regarding his personal stuff. If so, that is just flat out rude and wrong! I know the guy -- he is an upstanding person who suffered some terrible times recently. Questioning some trivial item regarding baseball is one thing, but to attack a guy's personal life from left field is just whack. I think an apology is in order.

 

Hey man, I think he's talking about the Hickey firing. If he really *did* mean to attack you, then it's not worth your time to type or your emotional energy to get peeved. Kinda like an ant bite--how *dare* that ant, but why get worked up about it?

 

rrj- gamz,robbie.

 

I'm positive he was talking about firing Hickey. rrj_gamz is good people.

 

I hear ya msn.It's been a tough day for me and perhaps I overreacted but it's not cool.I was pretty sure he was speaking to me as he hadn't highlighted anyone's post and mine was the one before.Either way you can tell I haven't been myself today and I just need to let it go like that ant bite.

 

If he was speaking to you, then it's something completely out of character for someone I've been reading for over four years.

 

I agree. He was talking about Hickey being fired like the thread tital suggests. I would also like to add that is was BS. At least we all know he can get a job in broadcasting w/ all thoughs big words he throughs out there when being interviewed.

 

Alright Rocketman95 and Fatty FatBastard,I'm chillin....just caught me offguard at the WRONG time.

 

Yeah. I know Doc Strangelove, and he is a very sincere guy who has overcome a lot. I am hoping that the BS comment was a responce to the original topic of the thread and that it was just bad luck that it happened to fall under Strangelove's.

If it was directed at Doc then its almost inhumanly callous and I will be pretty darned upset. Hopefully Mr. Gamz will take the opportunity to respond and clarify what exactly he was commenting on.

For the record Dr.S's integrity is beyond reproach and I can vouch for the fact that everything he has said about his personal circumstances is completely true.

 

No problem, from one Bellairian to another.