Greetings From A Long Lost Friend

BDBopper · 08-19-2010, 08:31 PM

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

Long time no see!

For those who have been following along on Facebook or Twitter y'all know that i have been one busy bee and my suitcase has gotten a workout. Since last we met I've been to South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa (as well as been all over my home state). I was in Savannah, GA for St. Patrick's Day, been filmed in a political TV AD, done a ton of speaking (including getting the honor of introducing my hero to an audience), and met Chuck Norris in person!

Right now I have a little time to breathe and didn't want to forget my swanky friends. I miss y'all and hope everyone is well. I think of y'all often. I just wanted to let y'all know I have not forgot you. I recognize that we are completely on opposite sides of the political spectrum but y'all are still some of the most awesome folks I know!

As dreams continue to come true for me I raise a toast to my swanky peeps!

flippyshark · 08-19-2010, 09:33 PM

Hey, I'm really jealous you got to meet Chuck Norris. I spent a lot of my teen years enjoying every frame of his movies, good bad and otherwise. Kudos to you for living out your dreams and standing up for what you believe. (And feel free to cross the aisle anytime.

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RStar · 08-20-2010, 12:02 AM

Bopper! I wondered what happened to you!

Wow, what a busy tour you had! Good to hear from you!

wendybeth · 08-20-2010, 12:29 AM

Hey, BD- glad to hear you're having a great time!

Kevy Baby · 08-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Glad to see you are doing so much of what makes you happy Brian - keep it up!

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-20-2010, 09:56 AM

Good to hear you're doing well and running amok.

Chuck Norris! Isn't he the guy that counted to infinity - twice?

BDBopper · 08-20-2010, 04:06 PM

Here are some pictures:

First photo is me at the plate at The Field of Dreams. A fellow tourist walked up and asked if I wanted to take a few pitches. I said, "Why not?" On the third pitch I GOT A HIT!! Not bad for a blind guy!

A group shot with Chuck and Gina Norris (Chuck's wife). I am standing right by him on the front row of the shot

A supporter and good friend in Iowa is a very talented Artist. He surprised me by hand painting a banner:

Speaking at Lee University in Tennessee introducing a Congressional candidate and Governor Huckabee in early May

Snowflake · 08-20-2010, 05:14 PM

Great shots Brian! Congrats on all your success! Good to hear from you! Check in periodically.

RStar · 08-20-2010, 10:40 PM

Nice pictures! I love Field of dreams! Chuck doesn't sem to change at all!

MouseWife · 08-21-2010, 06:47 AM

Nice shots! Sounds like you are having a blast traveling around!

08-19-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Greetings From A Long Lost Friend Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! Long time no see! For those who have been following along on Facebook or Twitter y'all know that i have been one busy bee and my suitcase has gotten a workout. Since last we met I've been to South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa (as well as been all over my home state). I was in Savannah, GA for St. Patrick's Day, been filmed in a political TV AD, done a ton of speaking (including getting the honor of introducing my hero to an audience), and met Chuck Norris in person! Right now I have a little time to breathe and didn't want to forget my swanky friends. I miss y'all and hope everyone is well. I think of y'all often. I just wanted to let y'all know I have not forgot you. I recognize that we are completely on opposite sides of the political spectrum but y'all are still some of the most awesome folks I know! As dreams continue to come true for me I raise a toast to my swanky peeps!
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08-19-2010, 09:33 PM	#2
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Hey, I'm really jealous you got to meet Chuck Norris. I spent a lot of my teen years enjoying every frame of his movies, good bad and otherwise. Kudos to you for living out your dreams and standing up for what you believe. (And feel free to cross the aisle anytime. )
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08-20-2010, 12:02 AM	#3
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Bopper! I wondered what happened to you! Wow, what a busy tour you had! Good to hear from you! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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08-20-2010, 12:29 AM	#4
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Hey, BD- glad to hear you're having a great time! __________________
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08-20-2010, 09:39 AM	#5
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Glad to see you are doing so much of what makes you happy Brian - keep it up! __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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08-20-2010, 09:56 AM	#6
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Good to hear you're doing well and running amok. Chuck Norris! Isn't he the guy that counted to infinity - twice? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-20-2010, 04:06 PM	#7
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Here are some pictures: First photo is me at the plate at The Field of Dreams. A fellow tourist walked up and asked if I wanted to take a few pitches. I said, "Why not?" On the third pitch I GOT A HIT!! Not bad for a blind guy! A group shot with Chuck and Gina Norris (Chuck's wife). I am standing right by him on the front row of the shot A supporter and good friend in Iowa is a very talented Artist. He surprised me by hand painting a banner: Speaking at Lee University in Tennessee introducing a Congressional candidate and Governor Huckabee in early May
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08-20-2010, 05:14 PM	#8
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Great shots Brian! Congrats on all your success! Good to hear from you! Check in periodically. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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08-20-2010, 10:40 PM	#9
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Nice pictures! I love Field of dreams! Chuck doesn't sem to change at all! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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08-21-2010, 06:47 AM	#10
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Nice shots! Sounds like you are having a blast traveling around! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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