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Old Fan and the Tree
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The St. Louis Cardinals open their baseball season tonight so Spring is officially here. Just need some hot dogs and apple pie.

I spied this old baseball scribe while I was out for my walk. He looked lonesome so I stopped for a quick update on how he expected the Cardinals to do this year. 'They will do better then the Toronto Blue Jays," he said as he rolled his eyes. I saw what he meant when I discovered the damage on his cap bill. I guess he has put the jinx on them and the Orioles.

I look for the Cardinals to be a fun team to watch this year. The "better then thou," attitudes have moved on. One was overtaken by greed and the other retired. It will be difficult to repeat last year's World Series title but they will be going for Number 12 in 2012. Have a good day.

Edit: Cardinals 4 Marlins 1

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::SEFA
04/04/12 5:10 PM GMT
:-)
SEFA
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::Dunstickin
04/04/12 5:18 PM GMT
How long did it take you to nail this lot on!??!!

Good idea!..it really is a spitting image of you too!...
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.Eubeen
04/04/12 7:04 PM GMT

Well maybe they'll take the bats out of the belfry and let some of those young up and coming bishops play on the field this season. Or make a few trades with the padres. Oh sorry wrong cardinals.:)

A great shot, Tick. See ya in the post season!

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Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots. — Frank A. Clark
.LakeMichigan
04/04/12 7:05 PM GMT
This is great and I'm not even a Cardinals fan. I know shame on me how could I say such a thing . It's my Fathers fault I came home from the hospital wearing pin stripes from the eastern divison in the American League. However I have been known to cheer for the Red birds when they play the Chicago Cubs. In my neck of the woods most are White Sox fans and dislike the Cubs . Great find !
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
.snapshooter87
04/04/12 7:26 PM GMT
Neat shot, Tick. Narrative was most enjoyable as well.
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::Inkeri
04/04/12 7:32 PM GMT
Cool idea.Superb photo,Tick.
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::100k_xle
04/04/12 7:41 PM GMT
Hey, That's Old Woody. I'd recognize him even without the cap.
Spoil Sport if you ask me.

Cool Creation Indeed!
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::biffobear
04/04/12 7:50 PM GMT
I knew you talked to the trees..I hope they listen to you....An amusing picture..He looks as thick as two short planks.....R
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
.ovar2008
04/04/12 8:18 PM GMT
Incredible Mr Tick!.
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.Jhihmoac
04/04/12 8:43 PM GMT
When I saw the StL cap...I knew it HAD 2 be U...Nice one, Cap'n...Faved...

BOL on the '12 season...
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::Ramad
04/04/12 9:06 PM GMT
After Alice in Wonderland the next one to hear "Tree talk" - but not animal talk - is you Tick. My favourites the Hamburg soccer team has been a total disappointment! Good luck to the Cardinals. Nice textures on the chestnut tree.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::Starry173
04/04/12 9:30 PM GMT
I love those stick on faces for trees...the hat was a nice touch.
Tom
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.palral
04/04/12 10:40 PM GMT
I love the title, TicK. The narrative is excellent. But this shot would have been more suitable for Goofy Friday. Good luck with the Cardinals this year. Personally I think this is the year for the Padres although this could easily be a freeway series between the Angels and Dodgers. Go Jets...er Cavaliers.
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I may be schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.
::Jimbobedsel
04/04/12 11:45 PM GMT
That's too cool, Tick. Good luck to the Cards...I have little or no hope for the Indians this year!
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JB
::solita17
04/04/12 11:48 PM GMT
LOL! It's Treebeard from Lord of the Rings.... Never pegged him as a baseball fan but come to think, he would enjoy watching on TV. Trees think verrry slowly so he won't know who won for a looonnnggg time.... ;-)
mary
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"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." -- Katharine Hepburn
.Joanie
04/05/12 3:20 AM GMT
What a cute manip Ticker! Great job buddy!!!
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::tigger3
04/05/12 2:58 PM GMT
How cool this one is, and I really enjoyed your story line.
Tigz♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.Flmngseabass
04/05/12 3:31 PM GMT
Nothing a little face cream wouldn't solve:):) Superb 'manip' Tick!!!
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::johindes
04/05/12 10:45 PM GMT
hahahahaha I love this!
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.Fifthbeatle
04/06/12 2:11 AM GMT
I was just getting over my fear of clowns and now this.
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::luckyshot
04/07/12 2:21 AM GMT
Tick - Lots of fun! Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
.icedancer
04/09/12 8:36 PM GMT
Oh my goodness you're so funny and loved the story
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+mimi
04/10/12 4:52 AM GMT
Image is a perfect start to hopefully a perfect season...:o)

AP & TLR have gone their merry ways and we have Freese and Berkman and Yadi and etc etc etc....wheeeeeeeeee.....
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~mimi~
.koca
04/10/12 8:32 AM GMT
Nice idea and very funny shot. I love it.
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.plantprincess
04/12/12 1:12 AM GMT
My goodness. :) I love those tree faces. :) And LSU - great :)
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