thought I would share something neat

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HUhuck1974New MemberOP
Jul 28, 2009, 11:50 AM

Don Shula was recently overseas visiting troops. My good friend is over there.

I got a box in the mail today from him. It is filled with some crazy nick nacks, a weird looking alarm clock, and ...............an AUTOGRAPHED DON SHULA FOOTBALL with a picture of the Don and my buddy.:hi5:

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azfinfanmangazfinfanmangluxury_box
Jul 28, 2009, 11:58 AM

Seriously?

Picks please, and that is really neat :up:

opfinisticopfinisticNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 11:59 AM

Outstanding!

dolphindebbydolphindebbyluxury_box
Jul 28, 2009, 01:17 PM

That's great. Your so lucky.
Leave it to "the man" to take time to go over there. I've always respected and admired him, this is just an added bonus for me.

first&goalfirst&goalluxury_box
Jul 28, 2009, 01:19 PM

Awesome. :up:

HUhuck1974New Member
Jul 28, 2009, 01:25 PM

"azfinfanmang wrote:

Seriously?

Picks please, and that is really neat :up:

I'll try to do that when I get home from work. I haven't seen it yet. My wife called me and told me about the box and its contents.

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Rocky RaccoonRocky Raccoonmoderator
Jul 28, 2009, 01:33 PM

That's awesome bro!

charlestonphancharlestonphanNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 02:12 PM

wow, to think you have a friend who, while deployed, thought so much of you that they took the time and went to the effort to get that autographed ball and send it to you speaks volumes about both of you, and the kind of people you both are. this person obviously thinks alot of you.

very cool story. i am sure you will display the ball in a place of honor. i hope your friend returns home soon, safe and sound, and that you and he can get to a game together this season!

:up:

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HUhuck1974New Member
Jul 28, 2009, 02:44 PM

"charlestonphan wrote:

wow, to think you have a friend who, while deployed, thought so much of you that they took the time and went to the effort to get that autographed ball and send it to you speaks volumes about both of you, and the kind of people you both are. this person obviously thinks alot of you.

very cool story. i am sure you will display the ball in a place of honor. i hope your friend returns home soon, safe and sound, and that you and he can get to a game together this season!

:up:

thanks man. The funny thing is that hes a Chiefs fan

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WHwhatsburningNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 02:55 PM

"huck1974 wrote:

thanks man. The funny thing is that hes a Chiefs fan

Whether a Chiefs fan or any other team, he's probably a football fan at heart. As football fans, we all know our history and to be able to meet a part of NFL history is a blessing. It's cool that he's able to share a part of that meeting with you!

On a lighter side, I hope he didn't send the ball and photo to you to "rub it in" that he met Shula... and when he returns, he takes it back and tells you he just sent it to you for safekeeping.

Phin-o-ramaPhin-o-ramaNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 03:48 PM

sell it on ebay

Phin-o-ramaPhin-o-ramaNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 03:49 PM

jk that was probably in poor taste lol

PhinsRockPhinsRockluxury_box
Jul 28, 2009, 06:23 PM

Awesome, congrats!

2011 & 2006 World Champions, 2013 National League Champions; St. Louis Cardinals!

HUhuck1974New Member
Jul 28, 2009, 08:06 PM

I got home and read the letter. It is a ball that an elementary school class sent to my good friend. They all painted it in our country colors. The kids wrote "united we stand"
Below it is "Don Shula H.O.F. 97"

The alarm clock is about the funniest thing ever. It is the "Mosque Azan alarm clock" It plays the azan prayer in a really annoying way when the alarm goes off. I'll shoot some pictures but I'm probably too retarded to figure out how to get them on here.

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opfinisticopfinisticNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 08:09 PM

"huck1974 wrote:

I got home and read the letter. It is a ball that an elementary school class sent to my good friend. They all painted it in our country colors. The kids wrote "united we stand"
Below it is "Don Shula H.O.F. 97"

The alarm clock is about the funniest thing ever. It is the "Mosque Azan alarm clock" It plays the azan prayer in a really annoying way when the alarm goes off. I'll shoot some pictures but I'm probably too retarded to figure out how to get them on here.

I've helped other retarded members post pics, PM me if you need a quick lesson. ;)

anlgpanlgpNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 08:11 PM

:worthless:

"A man's suffering is similar to the behavior of gas. If a certain quantity of gas is pumped into an empty chamber, it will fill the chamber completely and evenly, no matter how big the chamber. Thus, suffering completely fills the human soul and conscious mind, no matter whether the suffering great or little. Therefore, the "size" of human suffering is absolutely relative." - Viktor Frankl

HUhuck1974New Member
Jul 28, 2009, 08:42 PM

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HUhuck1974New Member
Jul 28, 2009, 08:43 PM

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opfinisticopfinisticNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 08:56 PM

You forgot the IMG tags, otherwise great. ;)

dolfan7171dolfan7171New Member
Jul 28, 2009, 09:05 PM

nice!!

Win, Lose, or Tie, I will be a Dolphins Fan Until I Die:up:

cdz12250cdz12250subscriber
Jul 28, 2009, 10:36 PM

Shula personalizes football as it should be, rolled into a package of pure character. Any time he shows up anywhere, the sport looks good. What a tremendous human being.

steveincoloradosteveincoloradoNew Member
Jul 28, 2009, 10:57 PM

Tell your buddy that I meet Don Shula in 1981 before a game in Kansas City:up:

BTW, the Dolphins won also:wink2:

dolphindebbydolphindebbyluxury_box
Jul 29, 2009, 11:50 AM

Wonderful. Treasure it, I know I would.
I love me some Don Shula..
Thanks for the pics. Outstanding.

Phinz420Phinz420New Member
Jul 29, 2009, 12:04 PM

Somewhere in my room, my Larry Csonka autographed pennant is crying in jealously!

:lol:

Seriously man, congrats! That is sweet!

HUhuck1974New Member
Jul 29, 2009, 01:45 PM

my buddy emailed pictures of him and Don when he signed it. I'll try to post them up tonight.

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