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Greetings, Traveler! : Respite Edition

 

Come in from the storm, Traveler. The sand is lashing with a fury, and you look as if you could use a moment to gather yourself before we reach the All-Star Oasis.

 

Sit. Rest yourself. Take stock of yourself and tomorrow we will continue the journey together.

 

In years past this pilgrimage didn't seem so difficult because the weight of expectations were lighter. Victory was always a goal, but never taken for granted. With the addition of our newest warriors has come a greater weight and expectation to succeed. Each misstep is scrutinized in detail, and each success is bloated. It would seem that expectations for the young ones have gone from realistic to impossible with no middle ground for growth and development.

 

Does a tree rise to fight the wind from a single seed overnight? No. Time and testing is needed for it to reach the full blossom intended. The roots must be planted deeply for it to hold fast against the onslaught it must face each day. Those roots take time to set, and are unseen. Unseen, but crucial. It is the strong roots that allow the tree to stand against the raging tempest and provide shelter to us in times of need.

 

The flexibility of a sapling is a necessity when young. Though it can be the cause of unpredictability and inconsistency as it is tossed by the winds, it allows the young tree to survive the battle with the wind and gain in wisdom. As time passes the core gains in strength, the roots sink deep, and the tree learns to stand against the wind without fear.

 

Was it only last season that we were thrilled with our progress and promise of the future? Has so much changed? No. We have seen glimpses of true greatness from many of our warriors. Glimpses, but little consistency. With the steadying hand of our captain much of the turmoil has still resulted in victory, but time is still needed to develop the other members of our clan. With that development, however; a profound greatness could be in the making.

 

Whoooooooshhhhhhhh!

 

Easy my friend. That was simply a gust of trade talk. There is little we can do to battle them. They arise unseen and unbidden to distract us from our journey. They are a nuisance and mean little to our true core. Once we pass the Trade Deadline Mountains the force of their bluster is spent.

 

Time is all we need. It's the simplest thing to say, yet is so difficult to practice. Time.

 

I pray for patience. I will pray for you as well my friend.

 

Stay and rest, for tomorrow our journey continues to the All-Star Oasis. After that we shall fight the wind together on our journey to the Oasis of Playoffs. Long has it been since I've tasted its waters.

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I am not patient. I needs me some o’ that zen medicine. Last night’s game stressed me out. The only thing that got me through was PBR and the remote (had to change the channel during the 129-2 run the knicks went on).

A break is probably a good thing – for the players and for the fans.

by Woodduck on Feb 9, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hear you can get some of that zen medicine in the South Park Blocks

Look for an old dude who goes by the name of Phillip and has a high chair.

Yes! Yes! In the face!

by LeafHawk on Feb 10, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rec

Posting in an epic thread

by shteveo on Feb 9, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

philosophical

and encapsulates many of my feelings about the blazers right now. nice post, mr. hedge. rec.

by BlazersOrBust on Feb 9, 2009 7:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Epic poetry, Mr. Hedge.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Feb 9, 2009 7:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Very nice

The short version is"you better come in to my kitchen cause its going to be raining outdoors"

by southern oregon on Feb 9, 2009 7:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well said

This post and Blazerfan1’s a comment from Duke inspired my new sig. Not close to your wordsmanship, but yours is a gift

An admission: After the OKC game, I said some things. Stupid things. Things about Nate not knowing how to coach GO. It was only then I realized that I was in danger of becoming that which I most loathe - an uninformed, knee jerk fan who reacts to wins with wild delusions of championships and losses with trade and firing fodder. I will not be that fan. From this point on I will support the Blazers, the coaches and front office wholeheartedly, offering praise and criticism appropriate to the matter at hand. I will never again be "that guy".

Blazeaddict
2/9/2009

by blazeraddict on Feb 9, 2009 7:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OK, but you must promise not to change this sig under any circumstances

That way if you backslide with hysterical post-loss comments, we can find amusement in the justaposition.

"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla

by hurryup09 on Feb 10, 2009 2:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not leaving for a while

I need the reminder

An admission: After the OKC game, I said some things. Stupid things. Things about Nate not knowing how to coach GO. It was only then I realized that I was in danger of becoming that which I most loathe - an uninformed, knee jerk fan who reacts to wins with wild delusions of championships and losses with trade and firing fodder. I will not be that fan. From this point on I will support the Blazers, the coaches and front office wholeheartedly, offering praise and criticism appropriate to the matter at hand. I will never again be "that guy".

Blazeaddict
2/9/2009

by blazeraddict on Feb 10, 2009 6:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Very nice moment of reflection

That is often helpful to orient yourself where you came from and where the journey or the growth is going.

The cake is a lie. Trade the cake!

by Norsktroll on Feb 9, 2009 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That is a fine mural that you have painted with words! I enjoyed experiencing it! Rec

We BEdgers often think that what we are going through is so very difficult to endure. When in fact if we would simply step back and take a deep breath and look carefully at the big picture – instead of analysing every minute detail – we would see that we are still on target for a wonderful adventure.

That adventure is witnessing our favorite team growing into force to be reckoned with once they have fully developed. Yes, there are many growing pains, but that is true in every life and every path. But at the end of that path is greatness! BELIEVE!

Please, my fellow BEdgers! Do not let yourself fall prey to negativity and its bitterness. As Ambassador to Houston’s The Dream Shake blog I have seen with horrified eyes what lies along that path and it is not a place we want to be.
TRUST ME!

Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA Rocks and B-Rex ROARS!!
RRRRRRROOOOOOOWWWWWRRRRRRSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Feb 9, 2009 9:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Please, my fellow BEdgers! Do not let yourself fall prey to negativity and its bitterness. As Ambassador to Houston’s The Dream Shake blog I have seen with horrified eyes what lies along that path and it is not a place we want to be.
TRUST ME!

Perfect example of what I don’t want the Blazers to become. Good call

An admission: After the OKC game, I said some things. Stupid things. Things about Nate not knowing how to coach GO. It was only then I realized that I was in danger of becoming that which I most loathe - an uninformed, knee jerk fan who reacts to wins with wild delusions of championships and losses with trade and firing fodder. I will not be that fan. From this point on I will support the Blazers, the coaches and front office wholeheartedly, offering praise and criticism appropriate to the matter at hand. I will never again be "that guy".

Blazeaddict
2/9/2009

by blazeraddict on Feb 9, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

RECCED!!!

Great way to put it, couldn’t agree more

by Blodgett on Feb 9, 2009 11:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Overly self indulgent fluff...I wish I could unrec

Since when do trees fear?

How many times has a tree metaphor been used in describing young teams?

by PtownJake on Feb 10, 2009 1:08 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll give you a reluctant rec

Where is the trade stuff?

I like frogs.

by Dragline on Feb 10, 2009 3:08 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

here, have a bite of these

lembas. They will keep us alive until after the all-star break. – Elgin

Since when do we need to ponder to froth? - jscot

by 22baylor on Feb 10, 2009 9:06 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

WAITING FOR BELUSHI TO BREAK YOUR GUITAR.

"CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES, SEE THEM DRIVEN BEFORE YOU, AND HEAR THE LAMENTATION OF THEIR WOMEN." CONAN

by SELFDESTRUCTABLE on Feb 10, 2009 10:22 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Layoffs today meh

Luckily I survived the cut this time. Some of my coworkers not so lucky.

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Feb 10, 2009 10:44 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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