Gaslamp Ball Book Club: "Oh My!" by Dick Enberg
We're reading Dick Enberg: Oh My! as part of the Gaslamp Ball Book Club. I received this book for Christmas in 2004 and since it had very little to do with the Padres I tossed it aside, where it found a home on the Island of Misfit Toys.
On hearing the news that Dick Enberg had signed on as the TV voice of the Padres I figured I'd better dig the book out of storage, wipe the dust off the jacket and get reading. At this time I noticed that there was a CD interview with Enberg on the inside that I had never opened. I'll save that for after I've finished the book. It will be a tasty dessert, like that sickeningly sweet cookie in the 5-for-5 meal deal.
Let's start today's book discussion talking about John McEnroe's foreword and the first chapter of the book.
Discussion Questions:
- Did you think it was weird that John McEnroe says "(just kidding)" twice in the foreword? What is he a 12 year old girl texting her friends? Discuss.
- Did a young Dick Enberg blame himself for his parent's divorce since he was the one that brought attention to his mother's affair with the neighbor? Do you think this one moment will affect him later in life? Discuss.
- Young Dick Enberg's father never complimented or praised him after his athletic achievements, instead he was overly critical. Even though this hurt Enberg then, do you think it helped him in the long run? Discuss.
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I guess the winter meetings
are going a little slow?
*cough
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
I try
One of the reasons IM is a good idea ;)
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Oh I don't know
Maybe because nothing has happened so far,
and Dick Enbergs book suddenly looks like an exciting read.
I got caught up at first
watching the MLB Network.
After a while, they just keep showing the same interviews and updates over and over again.
Then again,,,,, it’s only Tuesday morning.
Great Book
I loved this book. Heard about it on one of the radio shows and bought it. Honestly, I can’t believe he is going to be our announcer…… it’s really exciting. Nice to have someone with a big name join our organization even if it’s not a player.
"Well, he ought to go home and find somebody else to bang." Jerry Coleman
More low-hanging fruit
Will Petco offer a new food item called the Dick Enburger?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
by Axion on Dec 8, 2009 4:02 PM PST reply actions 1 recs









