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TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 8:01 AM
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Very nice.
Apr 12, 2020, 8:36 AM
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Thank you.
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 8:40 AM
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As I read your "Story", I was there with you on Bowman Field and at the top of the Hill. It was over 50 years ago, but I was there!
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 8:46 AM
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This may be your best David.
Thank you for this.
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 8:55 AM
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Thanks David! I needed to hear this!
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 9:01 AM
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Have a great day Mr. Hood and thanks for all the smiles & memories you bring us all !!!!
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Thanks for sharing! Happy Easter!
Apr 12, 2020, 9:44 AM
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 9:46 AM
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Yeah David
I turned 65 this week. My wife will be retiring this coming Friday.
Cutting the grass yesterday brought similar thoughts to the ones you had. My son escaped NYC 3 weeks ago. He stayed two weeks in a Tn cabin with a friend whose parents owned the place. They self quarantined to insure no bugs came home with them. Riding around on the mower, Azaleas and Dogwoods blooming in all their glory, our little family unit safe at home... the reverie of how good we really have it during this tough time hits deep and brings out gratitude for fortune still smiling our way.
We can hear the neighborhood kids at play too and call the elderly folk around to check on them... including my parents who survive into their 80s.
Not the most important thing... but look forward to the days when "the Tiger's roar may echo o'er the mountains height."
Go Tigers!!!
Class of 1981
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 9:52 AM
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You are a wonderful writer. Thank you.
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Sad how they amputated ole shoeless.***
Apr 12, 2020, 10:21 AM
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 12:35 PM
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Well done David Hood.....well done!!
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 12:42 PM
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Much enjoyed!
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 2:16 PM
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Awesome! !
Best thing I have read from you David Hood!
God bless you , and thanks for this beautiful , poignant article!
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 2:31 PM
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David--- Not only did you drive the nail home, there was not the slightest evidence of a mishap on the wood.
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 2:49 PM
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Is that smoke coming out of the stadium on the far side? Oh no it's much worse!!! Those are balloons!!! Everyone protect your kids and animals!!!
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 2:52 PM
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My dad and me used to always play catch. he died suddenly when I was a teen. There is no movie that can reduce me to a blubbering mess quicker than that one but it is a great story.
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 6:01 PM
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Beautiful David, nothing more touching than the world through the eyes of a child with such wonder, amazement, pure love and childlike faith. We should never grow up because the wonder is still there.
Let’s go Tigers soon 82,000 fans will be cheering with childlike faith for another win to make it 30-1 in the last 31.
We are so blessed to have our Tiger King who’ll have something ready for the coots Offensive coordinator....lol 7 it’s a great number!
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 6:57 PM
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Re: TNET: The Thrill of the Grass: A Clemson Easter story
Apr 12, 2020, 10:40 PM
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Was not Mr. Hood taking his son for a ride on Sunday in violation of the Governor's Stay at Home Order? My wife and I wanted to go for a ride but did not because we felt that a ride is not in compliance.
Bob
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It didn't seem like much of an Easter....
Apr 13, 2020, 1:58 AM
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.....until reading your story. Terrific.
Stay well, everyone.
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