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Presti35 
Dick Lee for Legend Status
Joined: 05 Oct 2001
Location: London, England
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| Post subject: Well, I did it. Thank you RudeBoy. |  |
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From the post-game thread on Anzac Day:
| RudeBoy wrote: | | Presti35 wrote: | Big day for me.
I have a 12 day old baby at home now. His grandparents on the mothers side are big Essendon supporters. And wholly hell was I feeling the pressure today. Some Essendon themed gifts have apparently been purchased and I dont want them to be handed over. What is hard to understand about that? It's my house, he's my son. If he chooses Collingwood, he'll be a 6th generation supporter. But the plan to bring Essendon toys, posters, clothing, whatever, was partly spoilt today, thank fk. Already told the mrs that anything like that will be thrown out. |
When my son was about 10 days old, I took him to Vic Park, wrapped him a black and white scarf and placed his feet in the goal square of the hallowed turf; the first time his feet had touched the earth. I photographed the occasion. A few years later, when his kindergarten teacher was encouraging him to follow the Bombers, I calmly pulled out the photo, showed it to him, and explained that he had already been christened a Collingwood supporter. End of story. Take my advice mate, do not allow free will. It's too important. |
Last Sunday, we took our 1 month old son and met my parents at VP.
The venue was a little busier than I expected, but we still got some great photos.
And yes, we took his little socks off and placed him in the goal square. We even had our dogs with us, it was a bit hands full, but what a great memory we now have.
I think the best part was when we got home, the Mrs parents made a surprise visit and I had some brand new photos to share. 
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Dark Beanie 
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Well done Presti 
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Mr Miyagi
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Congrats and I hope you’ve already got a membership for them!  |
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Joined: 22 Jun 2004
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Love it great stories gang.
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RudeBoy
Joined: 28 Nov 2005
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Luv it!
Well done Presti. |
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npalm
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Nice work, Presti. Fight the good fight.
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Pebbles Rocks
Joined: 28 Sep 2008
Location: Collingwood
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Awesome Rude and Presti.
Love that story.
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PyreneesPie 
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| Presti35 wrote: |
Last Sunday, we took our 1 month old son and met my parents at VP.
The venue was a little busier than I expected, but we still got some great photos.
And yes, we took his little socks off and placed him in the goal square. We even had our dogs with us, it was a bit hands full, but what a great memory we now have.
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This is just great Presti. 
Hope your son is grateful when he grows up??? |
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Presti35
Dick Lee for Legend Status
Joined: 05 Oct 2001
Location: London, England
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Fast forward 2 more years and we've done it again.
Going back to the OP, sadly one of the dogs is now in heaven. 
Last Friday, we took our 4 week old to VP and repeated the process. Got some awesome pics and pretty much had the place to ourselves for an hour or so.
It's also become somewhat of a new tradition as we've been back each April since the birth of our first son in 2022. And this will continue. (We recreate the photos with my Dad and my son in the goal square each time).
Both boys are members too. It certainly has given the in-laws the absolutes.
Even gave my boy a birthday card which I got signed by 8 Collingwood players (All premiership players too). Father in-law says what a waste of time as it just looks like scribble. 
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piedys 
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Joined: 04 Sep 2003
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| Presti35 wrote: | | Fast forward 2 more years and we've done it again. |
Congrats mate; but put it back in the holster for now Tex...
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Brown26
Joined: 14 Sep 2001
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Congrats - I did that with my kids too. It's very different at VP now but still brings back the memories
- Ben |
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think positive 
Side By Side
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awesome read guys, great thread!
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RudeBoy
Joined: 28 Nov 2005
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Fabulous to hear Presti35 and Brown26.
Ensuring the passing on of the Collingwood tradition from one generation to the next is a duty we all have. |
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