Boyd's post

Fog pull one out to go 1-1

It felt like Fall league all over again. Crappy weather and cold bats... until the final inning. Fog rallies with big hits by Leslie, Singer and Gerlitz with a walk off. The Fog are currently 1-1 and struggling for respect in the new league. Last night was the first step in the right direction.

Fog lose 1st game in 2008

In the first game of the 2008 season, the Fog lost in one of the shortest contests ever. Playing on the Greenlake field for the first time was enjoyable, except for our lack of bats. 5-3 was the final score. Beers and chips were had by everyone across the street at Tacos Guyamas. Next game - tonight GL1 at 7:15. See you all there.

MNF: Everything Joshua

Newf...

From: Marrie, Shane
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 10:07 AM
Subject: RE: Season-ending sorrows.

Gentlemen....

I have not had a chance to write everyone till now... but wanted to echo Robs sentiments.... :)

I am thankful I managed to line up a game with all you guys this season... coming here would defintely have been a different experience had I not. Nate.. thanks for taking me on and keeping me in there till I arrived !!

it is with a saddened heart, tear filled eyes.... and a completely healed toe... that I say it was a great season !!! Joe, your arm and inspiration is something that I will carry with me for all time !!

Lets hope that we make a point of getting together for beverages and stories ! I am in for anything generally.... and look forward to seeing who in the new group will be able to keep up with a Newf and his drinking habits :)

My # [removed] until I get a new phone.... lost m personal cell about 2 months ago..... but thats how we do !!!!

Daunte..Ill see you this weekend.... Nolte..I guess unfortunately you too hahahahaha I know I wont see Rob as he only gets every fourth day free and i think this week is his hair and nails day LOL

So.. everyone keep in touch.... Ill start working on liking Football as much as I do Hockey so i can be a contributing member of the FOG football entourage....

Long Live Grahame my fellow Canadian, Boyds girlfriend, and Peters Goatee...... may the fog continue to roll in like the tides !!!!

Newf....

Steve Boyd Breaksdown

From: Boyd, Steve
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 5:43 PM
Subject: Steve Boyd's Fog Eulogy

We lost a friend this week... and that friend was the Fog. Needless to say, I'm pretty fond of them.

It's hard to write about this in the past tense.

Last night we sucked it against a big bunch of a-holes. Sure, I accused the visor dude of paying for his entire outfield, but the damage was done before that.

I'm just having a hard time coping with the loss today.

In the Jewish faith, when someone passes away, the family will "sit Shiva" in their home. Shiva means seven and you are supposed to observe this mourning time for that many days. That is what I will do... sit in my house for 7 days and think about our loss. I believe it was a special team and inevitably not everyone of us will be back for next year. Whether it be a tranny volleyball tournament or a missing craigslister... we'll never all be together as a family again.

I miss the Fog already.

Graeme Looks Back on 2007

From: Graeme Hanson

Team,

Apparently today is about each of us thanking the group for a great season.

And so, I thank you all for the opportunity to share the field with you….be it turface, field turf, sport turf, windswept deathtrap or other.

When it’s all said and done, we’ll forget the painful losses, and only remember Shane’s childhood stories, Rob’s gangrenous leg, Danny’s Ivy league stroke, Nolte’s red shoes, Ben’s windbreaker, Nate’s lying about game start times, Joe’s backwards hat, Rich Singer’s gentle sensibilities, Peter Watson’s Mohawk and pubic goatee, Daunte’s batting gloves, Jess’s Yankee hat, Boyd’s girlfriend, Gregg’s glasses, Brent’s thermos, and Cook’s likeness to R.O.Y Brandon Roy.

I love you,

- Graeme

2007 Playoffs Game 4

AP - Loyal Heights, WA

The Fog were only one victory away from the hardware as they faced Production Foundry for the third time this year. Having swept the season series - including the infamous game at Interbay when the lights went out mid-inning mid-play, the odds makers had the Fog heavily favored.

As the visiting team, the Fog raced out to a 1-0 lead and added an additional run in the 2nd to lead 2-0 heading into the bottom of the 2nd inning. Highlights from the 1st inning included Nate swinging and missing at strike 3 for the 3rd out of the inning and Joe promptly striking out the PF #5 hitter, also for the 3rd out of the inning.

The PF got their half of the 2nd going with a walk, which was promptly plated by the next batter who homered to right. Fog 2 PF 2. After a fly to left center followed by consecutive singles the lead off hitter homered. PF 5 Fog 2. A single and a walk before a singled plated another. PF 6 Fog 2. Next batter followed with a three run homer. PF 9 Fog 2, still only one out and they had batted around. The guy leading off the inning helped the cause by grounding out to short. Which was followed by a solo home run. Boyd called time and walked to the dug out to ask Nate if they could demand to see their official roster. PF 10 Fog 2. After two more singles, the PF's captain, pitcher and visor wearing jacka** strode to the plate. Boyd commented to him, you guys are much better than the regular season. To which the pitcher said, we turn it on for the playoffs. Boyd responded as Joe was releasing the pitch, too bad you had to buy your entire outfield. To which the pitcher said as he swung "F--- You" and he crushed a three run homer. PF 13 Fog 2. A little brew hahah ensued with words cast about, warnings issued to both benches, but nothing would come of it. Inning over. Season just about dead as well.

The Fog scored three more in the 3rd to make it 13 to 5, but the PF scored 2 in their half. PF 15 Fog 5. Fog scored 2 in the 4th, 5th and 6th to trail 15 to 11 going into the bottom of the 6th when the PF plated two more to lead 17 to 11 heading into the 7th. One hit was sandwiched around three outs - ball game and season.

Rob, Nate and Cook were a glorious 0 for 9.

2007 Fog Stats

Season-ending sorrows

From: Joe Gerlitz
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 1:21 PM
Subject: Season-ending sorrows.

Fogs. Well, we fell out of the playoffs last night like poop falls out of a Chihuahua's butt. Overall, though, I’ve got to say it was one of the most fun seasons we’ve/I’ve had in awhile. Yeah, we’ve got to try and win the stupid thing next year, but I think our craigslist pickups added to a good existing nucleus of Foggers, personality and talent-wise. And special recognition goes to Eric Nolte. A lot of people don’t know this, but he’s a Make A Wish Foundation kid, and his wish was to play a season with the Fog. He chose this over Skydiving With Dan Cortese and An Hour of Dance with Mikhail Baryshnikov. I hope you had fun, Nolte.

Good season, Fog.