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Subject: Petition Posted by: QB - [5884559] Mon, Dec 11, 18:52 Please post if you feel the Memoriam thread should stay at the top of these boards for the rest of the year as a dedication to Paul our fallen comrade QB | ||||||
| 1 | QB ID: 5884559 Mon, Dec 11, 18:55 |
ps I don't think Dave will have a problem... | |||||
| 2 | StLCards ID: 4210462812 Mon, Dec 11, 18:57 | I think some kind of tribute to philliephan would be most appropriate. Whether it be keeping the thread at the top or some kind of banner or something I am all for it. | |||||
| 3 | Danny Boy ID: 15839810 Mon, Dec 11, 19:11 |
Word up, I am definitely D with it, anything and everything to keep him in mind for at least the rest of the season is the least we, the gurupie community, can do to show our condolensces to his family. Dan | |||||
| 4 | RebelFan ID: 14833716 Mon, Dec 11, 19:15 | I hardly ever visit this board, but I feel it should remain at the top. | |||||
| 5 | Matt S ID: 57543213 Mon, Dec 11, 19:46 |
How about a logo that sits at the top of all rotoguru pages (that shouldn't be too hard to do). It could have something to do with Philly sports or something that he felt strongly about. Maybe it could turn into a link to a memorial with many of his contributions, some photos, and the memoriam thread. Just an idea. He should be honoured on the boards somehow, IMO. Matt S | |||||
| 6 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 3610581 Mon, Dec 11, 20:05 | Agreed. | |||||
| 7 | Perm Dude ID: 471126619 Mon, Dec 11, 20:09 |
I agree, guys. Hey, anyone have a photo of Paul? Jumpball? pd | |||||
| 8 | nords ID: 11014117 Mon, Dec 11, 20:10 |
I definitely agree that there should be a tribute on the site for Paul....whether with a banner, a memoriam section or the Memoriam thread. nords | |||||
| 9 | smiles ID: 4211281120 Mon, Dec 11, 20:28 |
damnit, In Memoriam thread should be at the top =\ or at least a banner -smiles | |||||
| 10 | ¤ Mario LeMoose ¤ ID: 4911301120 Mon, Dec 11, 20:30 | Our dear angel Paul is deserving of his own "wing" in the RotoGuru Hall of Fame. | |||||
| 11 | Perm Dude ID: 471126619 Mon, Dec 11, 20:46 |
€ Mario € I was just about to send you an e-mail to make sure you caught the thread. Glad to see your name today too. pd | |||||
| 12 | Makisupa ID: 38113856 Mon, Dec 11, 21:06 | I like the idea of a banner dedicated to Paul. I am also in favor of some sort of special notation on his entry in the Gurupie Hall of Fame. A new wing in the HoF, Mario, would be appropriate as well. | |||||
| 13 | Wiley ID: 91152419 Mon, Dec 11, 21:38 | I agree something should be done | |||||
| 14 | ssoong / Arclight ID: 3982284 Mon, Dec 11, 21:59 | Agreed. | |||||
| 15 | Joe ID: 12733315 Mon, Dec 11, 23:13 |
I like Matt S's idea... another possibility, maybe something in the RotoGuru realm could be renamed. i.e. "Paul Scheirer Memorial Hall of Fame" | |||||
| 16 | rugg ID: 58447423 Mon, Dec 11, 23:26 | Good call, Matt. | |||||
| 17 | spachalagu ID: 51912417 Tue, Dec 12, 00:30 | I'm not a very good judge of the best type of tribute, but some form should be done. | |||||
| 18 | Fosten ID: 29427106 Tue, Dec 12, 00:49 | I like Joe's idea. Paul deserves anything we can give to him. | |||||
| 19 | jumpball ID: 4644339 Tue, Dec 12, 08:14 |
I'm all in favor. I'll see what I can do about getting a picture. | |||||
| 20 | The Left Wings ID: 381018264 Tue, Dec 12, 08:16 |
Well then, Mario, I'll dedicate one of my "wings" to him. Maybe we can give him the honourary #1 spot in the gurupie standings. Just put his name there with no stats. | |||||
| 21 | QB ID: 5884559 Tue, Dec 12, 08:21 |
that is good LW... Keep the ideas coming... I hope Dave sees this and can implement them... As well as J with the standings QB | |||||
| 22 | walk ID: 481133813 Tue, Dec 12, 08:32 |
I agree that something nice would be nice. I imagine Dave was one of Paul's closest internet/email buddies, and would likely guess that Dave would be the first in line to petition this, and make it happen. Good thoughts, - walk | |||||
| 23 | J ID: 50726110 Tue, Dec 12, 09:00 |
I will definitly think of some way to honor him with the standings each day. I think they will now be known as the "Philliephan Standings". (I hope that will fit) I dont know, maybe I'll think of something else. I really like the idea of the banner at the top. What about this: Use KKB's post #118 (in the other thread) picture at the top of the hockey forum, I see a good spot right in between "Rotoguru Hockey Forum" and the dropdown boxes. And we can also put a picture of him next to that. | |||||
| 24 | Ender ID: 13443221 Tue, Dec 12, 09:10 | I like J's idea. It seems liek the perfect spot for such a tribute. Thanks to KKB for creating such a well-stated graphic in Paul's memory. | |||||
| 25 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 1911241111 Tue, Dec 12, 09:14 | It was my honor. As a web designer, it's the best way I could express what I feel for Paul. He will truly be missed. | |||||
| 26 | Jehu ID: 434511020 Tue, Dec 12, 09:27 | I also think KKB's banner should be used. it would be a great way to remember Paul | |||||
| 27 | walk ID: 481133813 Tue, Dec 12, 09:51 |
Yeah, KKB's banner and this thread, of course, in the archives. - walk | |||||
| 28 | jumpball ID: 4644339 Tue, Dec 12, 10:14 |
not this one walk . . . the other one! | |||||
| 29 | Tuques ID: 31837207 Tue, Dec 12, 10:49 | Agreed!!! | |||||
| 30 | bookie ID: 39717917 Tue, Dec 12, 11:03 | Definitely a tribute of some kind, If we were an actual team, we would where his number on our jerseys.... Along those lines i think something with a banner or icon at the top of all pages would be appropriate. | |||||
| 31 | jumpball ID: 4644339 Tue, Dec 12, 12:05 |
I don't think he played sports although I know he officiated at swim meets. But if I was to wear a number on a black armband, it would have to be either 99 or 3. Ninety-nine because he was a "great one" or three, because in my first year of playing, I was chasing him all year in our division. I finished a distant second to his team which was WWR 3. Still awaiting word of arrangements . . . I should have a picture or two by later today or tomorrow. I might need some help posting it. | |||||
| 32 | Gary ID: 381157822 Tue, Dec 12, 12:08 | I agree something should be done to show our appriciation to Philliephan. So I throw my vote in. | |||||
| 33 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 1911241111 Tue, Dec 12, 12:08 | jumpball, let me know what kind of help you need with the pic. I'll be more than willing to help in any way I can. | |||||
| 34 | Guru ID: 330592710 Tue, Dec 12, 12:32 |
Something along these lines is certainly in order. Let's give it a few days to let everyone digest, and then we'll decide on an appropriate place of honor and memory. jumpball, if you have an image file, just email it to me and I'll post it for you. | |||||
| 35 | Taxman ID: 04491215 Tue, Dec 12, 13:43 | J...great....thanx | |||||
| 36 | Strike One ID: 496441210 Tue, Dec 12, 14:39 | I mentioned in the memorium thread that the banner KKB made should go on top of the forum. it's really good. | |||||
| 37 | Guru ID: 330592710 Tue, Dec 12, 15:18 |
The banner is quite nice, but I think it's a little large to plaster at the top of the forum. KKB: Think you could either shrink it, or perhaps create a slimmed down version? (We could still use the larger one inside a thread.) I could use it as an image link to the thread with the philliephan testimonials, although it might be more appropos to create a new "Tribute" thread in which we all shared a philliephan anecdote or remembrance. The current "In memoriam" thread is mostly a thread of grief and condolences to the family - which may not be the best long-term tribute, although it could be referenced (and linked) in the "Tribute" thread. Before we start such a thread, though, let's continue to share ideas here. Once we have a plan, we can initiate the necessary activities. | |||||
| 38 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 1911241111 Tue, Dec 12, 15:20 | Dave, I can easily create a smaller version. I'm guessing that it should follow the "standard" banner sizes, so let me know which one you would prefer. | |||||
| 39 | jumpball ID: 4644339 Tue, Dec 12, 15:39 |
And I have a couple of jpg files that could be cropped to get picture of Paul. Let me know what you want to do. | |||||
| 40 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 1911241111 Tue, Dec 12, 15:54 | jumpball, I could add a pic to the banner and I think it might be a nice touch. If you want, just pick out the one you think would look the best and email it to me at fred@emorphic.com | |||||
| 42 | Code Cracker ID: 14418510 Wed, Dec 13, 10:19 | Looks great, nice job, KKB. | |||||
| 43 | Team AA ID: 53947612 Wed, Dec 13, 10:20 | good work KKB | |||||
| 44 | QB ID: 5884559 Wed, Dec 13, 10:46 | WTG KKB!! | |||||
| 45 | walk ID: 481133813 Wed, Dec 13, 10:58 |
Great work, KKB. To be sure, and I'm just making sure we do not do something that someone else, who has supreme veto power, would not want us to do in public... I think we should ask (maybe jumpball can do this) Paul's wife & kids (in time) if she/they would like the family picture posted (or not). Maybe this has already been done (if so, nevermind). Since it's for public consumption (even though we know it's a very small community that visits these sites, compared to say Amazon.com), I think we need their "okay" before posting pictures. Just my "human resources"/psychologist side coming to bear. Chances are, this "okay" has already been gotten (and then I'll self-edit this post!). thanks, - walk | |||||
| 46 | Guru ID: 330592710 Wed, Dec 13, 11:23 |
I agree with walk on this one. I wouldn't want to more formally post this banner without permission of the family. jumpball - can you confirm if this has been done? | |||||
| 47 | jumpball ID: 4644339 Wed, Dec 13, 12:43 |
We do not have permission to use the pictures yet. And probably won't until I get a chance to talk with the family on Friday evening (at the earliest) and show them the banners. I'd suggest using the generic version with only Paul's picture (KKB did one -- hope he still has it) for a while and then changing it to use the family picture if they give their approval. | |||||
| 48 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 1911241111 Wed, Dec 13, 12:52 | I'll hold off on posting any other banners with images until we get an o.k. I have the backup copy so it's no big either way we go (or if we go with no pic). Just let me know which one to post and I will. | |||||
| 49 | StLCards ID: 4210462812 Wed, Dec 13, 13:39 |
KKB, Until you have the OK, I would suggest deleting post 41 of this thread. | |||||
| 50 | ¤ Mario LeMoose ¤ ID: 2411391321 Wed, Dec 13, 21:39 |
We seem to be searching within ourselves for appropriate ways to preserve the memory of Paul Scheirer, and there have been several very thoughtful ideas proposed throughout this forum. Without a doubt, hockey was philliephan's game, yet the sport at times seems like the proverbial red-headed stepchild of the Small World family. Once the regular season is over, it's over ... no post-season contest ... nothing. Maybe we can change that, if Guru Dave will at long last forgive the Whalers and create a playoff game for us. (Rule #1: Everyone is eligible, including residents of Florida and Quebec.) The grand prize: the philliephan cup and induction into the RotoGuru Hall of Fame. Voluntary donations or a nominal entry fee might be solicited for the privilege of competing for this honor, with the net proceeds going into a fund for the benefit of Paul's children, either now or to be set aside for their college years. My fantasy league motto always has been, "If it ain't free, it ain't for me," but I certainly would make an exception in this case ... and would do my best to give Harkonnon a run for his deutschemarks. | |||||
| 51 | Joe ID: 12733315 Wed, Dec 13, 23:23 |
Mario- This is a wonderful idea... I'm already saving for my voluntary donation. Joe P.S. This could also possibly be a yearly event... With the proceeds always going to the fund.. | |||||
| 52 | imfubar ID: 271151414 Thu, Dec 14, 14:05 | I agree with you Mario the idea of a post season with a entrance fee which will go 100% to a fund for Pauls children for coll. or whatever is needed. Hopefully Dave will agree to do so. | |||||
| 53 | walk ID: 481133813 Thu, Dec 14, 15:27 |
Great idea in #50 Ms LeMoose, but the game would likely have to one that does not require too much of Dave's time. Rmember, Dave only has so much of it!. IMO, this is actually an difficult request, and kinda puts Dave in a very awkward position. If Guru says: "sorry, but I really can't manage the time," no matter how diplomatically (and he's quite good at that), it'll feel odd, and the guilt could send him over the edge. ;-) Our thoughts and feelings and efforts should come first, and then, if we want some kinda game, we might need to take the initiative ourselves to hire a contractor. Guru's input would be great, but I think I recall a number of different posts from him over the years that indicate that he just does not have the time, nor the inclination to use whatever little time he has during a very busy sports time of year (hoops and baseball start) to devote to hockey. I do not want to sound like a party pooper, and I am sure I do sound just like one now, but I also want us to respect Guru's time. To be a workaholic at one's "hobby" defeats the essence of retiring to play a hobby! - walk | |||||
| 54 | StL Cards ID: 5911531413 Thu, Dec 14, 15:36 |
walk aka party-pooper! Actually I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure it takes a good deal of effort to assemble a playoff game. Maybe smallworld will do a playoff hockey game this year. They did in baseball, which surprised us. I know philliephan was playing the pick 'ems game. Maybe something along those lines could be done. A Gurupie initiated game. | |||||
| 55 | Perm Dude ID: 55845197 Thu, Dec 14, 16:34 |
Mario, great motto, and great idea. Guru, we're willing to take up whatever slack you'd leave us on this one. pd | |||||
| 56 | jumpball ID: 4644339 Fri, Dec 15, 07:50 |
Just a quick note that there has been some talk here at work about setting up a trust fund for Paul's kids. If it becomes a reality, I'll be sure to post something. | |||||
| 57 | jumpball ID: 11645520 Fri, Dec 15, 21:08 |
(See the gift thread for information regarding the trust fund.) When I talked to Paul's wife this afternoon, she looked very touched by the sample banner that I showed her with the picture of Paul and their two kids. She indicated that it would be ok to use that banner if a there was to be a tribute. However, I believe that we should wait a while. Let's use the banner without the pictures for a while. When her head is a little clearer, I'll bring up the subject again and discuss it. | |||||
| 58 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 1910491418 Sat, Dec 16, 16:21 |
jumpball, I only have the banner on my computer at work so I'll post it on Monday morning. Should we post the one with Paul's pic or just one without any pic's at all? Let me know either way and I'll have it ready on Monday morning. | |||||
| 59 | jumpball ID: 11645520 Sat, Dec 16, 21:14 |
I think just Paul would be fine. I just want her to think about having her kids' pictures on the net before she agrees to it. | |||||
| 60 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 1910491418 Sat, Dec 16, 22:20 | Sounds like a good idea to give her some time to sort things through. I'll work on getting the banner with just Paul ready Monday morning. | |||||
| 61 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 2611391416 Mon, Dec 18, 09:52 |
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| 62 | hoops boy ID: 16937178 Mon, Dec 18, 10:01 | These have somewhat been kicked around, but i was thinkng you know how they have all those names for trophies like the Calder Award and Vezinia (or whatever). I think winning the top spot in hockey should be officially known as winning the 'Paul Scheirer Cup' and perhaps at the end of the year vote on the 'Philliephan Award' for the person who has added most to the hockey boards. (Kind of like a guru jr for the year award). | |||||
| 63 | Jay-P ID: 299331420 Mon, Dec 18, 15:50 |
Nice work, KKB! I echo the sentiments of hoops boy for the awards. Maybe we can have a weekly Philliephan Jr. award for the hockey boards or something for the person who has been the most "Philliephan-like" | |||||
| 64 | jumpball ID: 11645520 Mon, Dec 18, 20:07 |
KKB, the banner looks great. Where is is being displayed? | |||||
| 65 | KrazyKoalaBears ID: 5311571721 Mon, Dec 18, 21:57 |
You're guess is as good as mine jumpball. ;) I guess that's up to the Guru to decide... | |||||
| 66 | ¤ Mario LeMoose ¤ ID: 5111502020 Wed, Dec 20, 20:50 | When Guru decides upon the most appropriate location for your banner, KKB, perhaps it could be linked to the philliephan memorial trust thread. | |||||
| 67 | deepsnapper ID: 5311191421 Mon, Jan 01, 07:43 |
I like the idea of naming the Rotoguru Hockey HOF "Paul Scheirer Hockey Hall of Fame". The idea of a playoff game to honor philliephan is cool, but probably not practical, but how about a playoff pick'ems? Guru is a pick'ems mastermind. My $.02 anyway. | |||||
| 68 | esposo ID: 52453011 Tue, Jan 02, 09:47 |
KKB great banner | |||||
| 69 | Makisupa ID: 550421721 Sat, Jan 27, 19:42 |
BUTT - what has become of KKB's memorial banner? I don't think I have seen it anywhere outside of post #61. | |||||
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