Baseball! But Mostly Fic Recs.

Oct 02, 2013 21:16

So I managed to watch the Tigers’ final game of the regular season against the Miami Marlins and I just wanted to say ‘hats off’ to the Marlins’ Henderson Alvarez for pitching a no-hitter in the game on Sunday. CONGRATS, ALVAREZ! It’s a rare thing, the no-hitter - only 3 pitched in the entirety of the MLB this season and only 6 in the history of ( Read more... )

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vikingprincess October 3 2013, 02:17:59 UTC
The Garcia/Reid one is AMAZING. And made my eyes burn.

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dodger_sister October 7 2013, 00:58:59 UTC
The Garcia/Reid one is AMAZING. And made my eyes burn.

OMG, IKR? It is beyond delicious and so emotional at the end, like holding my breath to see which way Reid would go (with Criminal Minds fic you can never tell, they don't always believe in the happy ending). This fic hit so many of my spots, for fic and for these characters, and it was awesome! I didn't even know you watched Criminal Minds (or fake-watched Criminal Minds, the way I do, which is 'thank god for marathon reruns on ION Channel').

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vikingprincess October 7 2013, 01:07:49 UTC
My watching of CM is totally fake watching - as in, I'll watch it when I happen across it, but don't seek it out. However, Garcia, Derek, and Reid are definitely my favorite babies on the show.

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dodger_sister October 7 2013, 01:25:52 UTC
I think fake-watching Criminal Minds is the best! I also have the first four seasons burned on DVD, so if I need a background show, I an just pop that in.

Garcia and Reid are def my favs on the show, hands down! But I have big soft spots for Morgan and Prentiss and Hotch (and even JJ, who took a while to grow on me but I love her lots in the later seasons). I used to love Gideon but I kind of waned off liking him as time went on and I despised Rossi for a long time but I've softened to him a little these days. I never really cared overly much for Elle. (I'm so proud, I finally learned all their names!)

Mostly I just like those moment right before they head into the 'situation room' where they are all goofing around with each other and then I like to fast forward through all the unsub stuff. It's a weird way to watch a show, but whatever.

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rockstarpeach October 3 2013, 02:20:01 UTC
Screw baseball, it's finally hockey season!!!

Which I pretty much NEVER say, but this year, I'm so fucking dejected, I just... I mean, were they kidding me with that bullshit, or what? The only thing worse that being a Leafs fan is being a Jays fan, these days.

Heh, I saw some guy on the bus the other day with a t-shirt that said "I cheer for two teams. The Red Sox and whoever beats the Yankees" I laughed :)

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dodger_sister October 7 2013, 01:08:59 UTC
Screw baseball, it's finally hockey season!!!

LOL You know what? I feel like I am somehow a bad Michigander because we have the fucking amazing Red Wings and I don't follow hockey. And I even actually like hockey (I don't find it boring like I do football or basketball). So Idk what my deal is - I should watch more hockey!

Which I pretty much NEVER say, but this year, I'm so fucking dejected, I just... I mean, were they kidding me with that bullshit, or what?

There is nothing harder than being a fan of a team that has such a rough season - (I'll say 'rough season' and be polite about it, but you use all the profane words you want when describing it!). Detroit had their bad years, back when, but a few great seasons and we all brainwash ourselves into thinking it could never happen to us. It makes me think that diehard fans for someone like the NY Mets are made of some fucking strong stuff.

Heh, I saw some guy on the bus the other day with a t-shirt that said "I cheer for two teams. The Red Sox and whoever beats the Yankees ( ... )

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dugindeep October 3 2013, 03:08:27 UTC
<33333!

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dodger_sister October 7 2013, 01:12:54 UTC
<3s to infinite! You know, now that that series is finished, the next time you ask for timestamp requests, I'll be raising my hand, right? ;)

ION, I will be sending you an email in the next two days sometime with definite weekend plans on them (which really just means a few dinner place options for Friday and my phone number and perhaps a picture so you know what to look for).

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dugindeep October 7 2013, 20:57:17 UTC
I am waiting with baited breath! :D

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fragrantwoods October 3 2013, 18:16:25 UTC
Thanks for the lovely shout-out :-) You are such an awesome reader (as well as your other areas of awesome)!

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dodger_sister October 7 2013, 01:14:15 UTC
Thanks for the lovely shout-out :-) You are such an awesome reader (as well as your other areas of awesome)!

Awww, thanks, babe! I will take the compliment and counter with, "It's easy to be a great reader when you are reading such a great author!" Plus, come on, it's Billy! Who doesn't love Billy? ;)

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ranua October 5 2013, 15:19:26 UTC
I've always thought pitching a no hitter must be a pretty magical thing for the pitcher.

And I still have to see Pacific Rim damnit! There are fics I want to read. *bookmarks your rec*

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dodger_sister October 7 2013, 01:17:33 UTC
I've always thought pitching a no hitter must be a pretty magical thing for the pitcher.

I think it's probably a moment in a career that can never be topped. (maybe in RL with like the birth of their kid or something though!)

And I still have to see Pacific Rim damnit! There are fics I want to read. *bookmarks your rec*

DO IT! WATCH IT! Seriously, it was way fucking awesome on the big screen but even without that, the content of the story holds up so well even without the huge-ass sized monster/robot fights. Like, the way it takes all those story tropes and tweaks them or turns then on their heads just a little is astounding. And it has such great world building too! I rec it for both you and The Boy!

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