I guess that there comes a time in every person’s life when the youthful feeling of being able to live forever comes crashing down like Icarus into the sea. When I was younger, I eagerly ate up all that this life had to offer with the mistaken “knowledge” that it would never end. As such, I never stopped to truly cherish those blessed moments, which, in hindsight, were so very fleeting. Every emotion, whether it was joyous or sorrowful, should have been received thankfully by me as confirmation that precious life was happening to me! Ah, if I had one wish, it would be to go back – to hold my son and daughter again for the first time, and realize that, in fact, we would not have forever together. To talk to my mother again, before the evil of dementia stole her mind, and realize that this woman who gave me life would be gone forever before I realized what was happening. But we were going to live forever, Ma!

How many years did I waste worrying about those things in life that have no real meaning in determining whether a man is really alive, really living? How many years did I waste seeking the bottom of a bottle, as if that quest was somehow indicative of “living?” How many minutes of life did I rob from myself worrying about A.J. Burnett’s inability to hit the strike zone.
Alas, my body is failing me, and forever no longer exists for me. I fear that what I am presently experiencing will, a year from now, be looked back upon as “the good days.” I will be honest with you my friends – I fear what lies ahead – I have been informed that there is no cure for what ails me – that the medication can place a band aid upon the wound, but the wound will continue to grow, and will eventually kill me.

I want to thank all of you, each and every one, for helping to provide a place where I could go to laugh, to discuss sports (sometimes), and to have a death in a fire wished upon me on at least one occasion. I will admit, I still get a chuckle out of this board every now and then, but it does not seem to me to be the same place.

I wish to every one of you the endless Blessings that God provides us all. If you are an atheist, I wish you good karma. It has been a blast!

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Stoneroses, I wish you happiness in your remaining time. This was a post I was hoping not to read. I'm sorry this has happened to you.

Wow. No wonder we haven’t seen much of you around these parts.

Whatever it is, I hope you can find some happiness, joy, laughs, etc. over the time you have left. My best wishes sent.

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Not a mult.

God bless SR.

You will always be a valued internet friend.

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I'm really sorry to hear that man. All the best to you and your family. Thank you helping to make this board what it was in it's heyday.

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Fare you well, fare you well
I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul

Fuck, sorry I never got to a Sox-Yanks game you were at.

Stay strong, SR. I hope you can still visit and get a laugh or two.

My best to you and your family. Enjoy the time that you can. You've always had a creative and joyous spirit. Maintain that. God bless.

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You know me like that.

Sorry to hear, but remember it is never really the end. But the start of the next adventure!

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

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I don't remember half the time if I'm hiding or I'm lost

You are one of the all-time greats, SR. A truly unique personality.

Take it one day at a time and embrace every moment.

And never stop laughing. Ha! Ha! Ha!

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That was really moving; I am going to save this post. I'm just about finished with a book on the great # 7, too. Man, I sure wish I had known you better.

You were one of my favorite posters. I wish you well on this new adventure and be certain your message is being taken to heart.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Just to add and not to be a dick but I read this on a T-shirt today:Everyone dies,it is how one lives that counts.

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

It's really great to have you stop by SR. If you continue to stop by hopefully we can provide you with a few more laughs. Your refusal to use contractions or emojis always gave me a chuckle. May God bless you and your family during this trying time.

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Nas: Blago, who has single handedly destroyed CFMB?

Blago: https://youtube.com/shorts/Lftdxd-YXt8?feature=share


“We cannot turn away from this truth in this election, putting patriotism ahead of partisanship is not an aspiration —it is our duty.” -Liz Cheney

It takes a beautiful human being to take such difficult news and turn it into such a powerful message to others who cannot fully understand what you are going through. Thank you for providing some needed perspective. We often forget how lucky we are to have what we have.
I feel blessed to have met you, and to have shared a beverage and a laugh with you, and to have seen small children fall thru my screen door with you. Thank you for many years of laughs and groans at your jokes.
Thank you for living through the horrors of McHenry county with us.
You are a good man.
Thank you for being stoneroses.

Speed safely and persevere.

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"Play until it hurts, then play until it hurts to not play."
http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014

You give us perspective SR, the thanks on this side of the keyboard.

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CSFMB: Home of the small minded

Best wishes and positive thoughts, SR. I hope in some way that you and yours can find a tiny bit of peace and comfort along the way.

And fear not. When you crash thru the screen door into the great unknown, Im sure The Mick will have a drink in hand for you, and after a lomg embrace with your right minded Mother, she too will agree that AJ Burnett was indeed a sonavabitch.

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Thank you for stopping by and sharing those thoughts. I will say a prayer for you and your family. You have always been one of the funniest posters around here. Board legend status.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Best wishes SR. Always one of my favorite posters in my lurking times.

You're one of the good ones rosey. I'm fully expecting your miracle comeback thread in a year or two...defying the odds.

Death by fire is your fate. Not illness.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

All the best brother. Peace.

The juxtaposition of such an ugly and awful situation and such exquisitely beautiful words is honestly and truly extraordinary.

Fortunately, when we see each other again in Heaven, you'll easily recognize me as I'll be the only one that looks the same as I did here because of the 'no pants' rule up there.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

You are welcome.

I'm just kidding. You'll be fine. There is a lot more to it than this and you seem to know that. Its a transition to something else. Safe travels.

this is heartbreaking to read, stoneroses. it's always been a pleasure reading the NYY thoughts, and the undying love for MICKEY CHARLES MANTLE.

this has already been a pretty sunk week. i hope your journey is as painless as possible.

Sorry to hear about your situation but if there is one thing that I take from this is that you are handling this with tremendous dignity and a lot of class. To discuss something as personal as this is not easy but i wish you well in all of your future endeavors.

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SR, it breaks my heart to hear this. I remember you posting about some health issues but hoped they had been adressed. Kinda strange having never met you, I had to fight back tears while reading. You have a way with words. The board was definitely a better place when you were active. I don’t frequent much anymore, but thankful I dropped by today. I’m having a tough time expressing myself right now. I wish you the best and I know you’ll live everyday to the fullest. I’ll send ‘good karma’ your way.

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We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.- Eric Hoffer

Stones, we've rarely agreed on anything . But I've always wanted to have a beer with you as I've always felt that you are a good, principled and just man.

Not getting the chance isn't fair.

But God knows, everyone here still wants you to post when you can. So we all respond and feel that we can all help you (& us) feel better.

If not, we understand and God bless you friend.

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There are only two examples of infinity: The universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the universe.

Tonight is the first time in my life I've ever pulled for the Yankees.

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Don't take it personally.

I hope you get better, SR.

You've always been a unique poster. Different style. I like it.