Thank You, and Happy Thanksgiving

by Ian Casselberry on Nov 26, 2008 3:00 PM EST in Detroit Tigers News

I meant to write this post after the season ended, but after briefly getting over Tigers-related burnout, hangover, or whatever you want to call it, the off-season began and there hasn't really been a slow period. (At least for me.) With Thankgiving here, however, and a long holiday to unwind, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank each of you who takes the time to stop over and read BYB each day.

Even more so, I'd like to thank everyone who's contributed to the community we've been building over the last couple of years. Comments, e-mails, Facebook and Twitter notes, and most importantly, participation in the GameThreads has made writing for BYB a really enjoyable experience, regardless of how the Tigers played this past season.

That sense of camaraderie, of shared joy and pain, is what I hoped for when I took over this blog back in the spring of 2007, and I just hope that you've been having as much fun as I am.

I have a few different things I'd like to try next season, hoping to make BYB run a bit more smoothly and consistently, but we'll get to that when it matters. One idea I had for the winter was to maybe try and have five-question interviews with various regulars here and post one or two each week. I thought it might be a fun way to get to know each other, outside of our comments and rants. What would you think of that?

Of course, I'd love to hear any suggestions you have to offer. This is your site. Without you guys, I'd just be talking to a wall. (And don't forget, you have a voice in the FanPosts and FanShots, as well, if there's anything you'd like to post to the BYB community at-large.)

But for now, when we're supposed to remind ourselves of what to be thankful for, I just want to express my appreciation for your participation and support. It's been awesome.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. And give yourselves a hand.

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And a good day to sir!

It is enjoyable to rant, rave, coo, clap, bitch, yell, type fast, and most of all, enjoy the Tigers with you and the rest of the kids on here. So thank you for being a devoted “word butcherer”! I KNOW it’s not easy to be committed to putting up a post as often as you do, but I am sure everyone else agrees, we appreciate it!

Gobble, gobble…..

by Zappatista on Nov 26, 2008 7:59 PM EST reply actions

Happy Thanksgiving

A Happy Thanksgiving to you Ian and a sincere thankyou for your interesting thread posts on our Tigers. It is a pleasure to come over to your blog and read something new about our Tigers nearly every day.
Also to Zappatista, good to know that the Tigers are well represented by Frank Zappa aficianados. KC, and an FZ fan since ’66.

by KalineCountry on Nov 26, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions

Happy Thanksgiving, Ian!

I’m not sure if I’ve ever actually posted here before, but I stop by to read on a regular basis and enjoy your posts very much. Also enjoy the comments — the Game Threads have been particularly entertaining.

So, thanks for all you do, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

by TigerMom on Nov 26, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions

No, thank you

I’m thankful for BlessYouBoys.com not only because of the stellar writing and commentary, but also because of the gleeful anticipation I have for each post’s avant garde images that appear with them. Fine work, Ian. Every time.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Mike

Visit The Daily Fungo.

by MikeMcClary on Nov 26, 2008 8:54 PM EST reply actions

Another Thanks.

Like everyone else here, I offer thanks to you, Ian. You do an unbelievable job here and I’m very thankful that I found blessyouboys.com this year.

Happy Turkey Day to the rest of you Tiger supporters out there, too. Be thankful for Cabrera and Granderson…that’s more than a lot of fans have.

http://designaterobertson.blogspot.com

by Rogo on Nov 26, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions

Yes, thank you Ian!

Ian,

Thanks for keeping this site a daily (multiple) read during the offseason. I lost interest in baseball until about 2003, and your site helps keep my interest in the Tigers going. The writing and pictures are fantastic. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the game threads again this season.

by explosivo2k2 on Nov 27, 2008 12:37 AM EST reply actions

Thanks, Ian

for this site. Always a pleasure to look at it every day. Keep on the good work

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Unfortunately here in Germany we haven’t this day (maybe something comparable called “Erntedankfest” but this is more a “church-orientated” day and not a holiday )

One idea I had for the winter was to maybe try and have five-question interviews with various regulars here and post one or two each week. I thought it might be a fun way to get to know each other, outside of our comments and rants. What would you think of that?

Sounds nice.

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Nov 27, 2008 6:56 AM EST reply actions

I'd like to echo...

the thanks to Ian for keeping the site such a fun place for Tigers fans every day. I particularly enjoy the film references and photos. The “We are entering a world of pain” reference was my favorite of 08.

I agree on the five question interviews-sounds like a great way for us to all get to know each other. The gamethread comments and references not related to our beloved Tigers made last season much more tolerable. Looking forward to an improved 09 across the board.

Let’s get a shortstop already. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

by rook34 on Nov 27, 2008 11:27 AM EST reply actions

No, thank you Ian. It really isn’t easy to stay dedicated to a blog, and I know that from experience. I am excited for the new season, and it really is only a few months away! You idea for the off-season is great, and feel free to contact me any time about that at kaminskit@live.com

GO BLUE

by Tony K on Nov 27, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions