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Marino's son on the left
and Danny on the right
Dan Marino lost his father in December of 2009 due to cancer. Please hit the "MARINO" link
to read the story about Dan's dad:
MARINO--hit this link to read about Mr. Daniel Marino Sr. |
I loved what Chris Chambers did for the
Dolphins.
His catch to beat Buffalo in 2001 was, um, sick! |
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Picture above: Fin Fan with
hair, stylish jeans,
and a delightful long-sleeved shirt! |
9-11-92: Dolphin Jim Langer, a Hall of Fame
center, visited Milbank for the dedication of our new football field |
Neighborhood friends helped me celebrate the
day on which the Dolphins won the AFC Eastern Division in 1992--oh, how awesome! |
9-25-94: Mark and I before the Dolphins
played the Vikings in the Metrodome |
I met Coach Dave Wannstedt in downtown Kansas
City the day before the Dolphins played the Chiefs (9-28-02) |
#84 stretches on Christmas Day of
2005
(Nephew Alex: 3rd grade) |
December of 2005: the living room has to be
decked out in Dolphin everything in order to watch a Dolphin game on the
television |
Just after a Dolphin
score in San Diego---
AWESOME, BABY!!! |
GC in San Diego to see
the 12-point underdog
Dolphins beat the Chargers on 12-11-05 |
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One happy Dolphins fan
finds himself between
the best cheerleaders in the NFL! |
1-1-06: Dolphin Lover II on the day
the Dolphins won in New England, 28-26
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1-1-06: there was a time when I could hoist
Alex onto my shoulders to celebrate a Dolphin victory--in this case, the
Dolphins beat New England, 28-26 |
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Pure ecstasy as Dolphins
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the Patriots 21-0 on Dec. 10, 2006 |
Alex (4th grade) wears the
Throne of Victory after the Fins
shut out NE, 21-0, on 12-10-06 |
Alex reels in a Ronnie Brown jersey
on December 25,
2006
(Alex: 4th Grade) |
Two Fin Fans on 2-4-07 (Super Bowl
41) |
I am so glad the Fins drafted John Beck
and NOT Brady Quinn. Watch Beck throw the ball and listen to his
words. This guy is a player and a leader...and the Fins won't have
to pay him an outrageous amount of $$ like Quinn would've needed.
(written day after draft) |
May of
2007
"What's going
on with that dude?"
This is what one great
little Reidburn thinks
about the latest chapter
in the life of Ricky Williams...
Poor guy...
...Liam, that is.
December of 2007
"Ricky's back...or at least he was for six carries against
Pittsburgh on a sloshy Monday night before suffering a season-ending
injury....we want you back in 2008, Ricky" says Greg Cantine.
Update (11-11-08): Ricky rushed for 105 yards and a TD two
days ago as the Fins, now 5-4, have become serious playoff contenders. Ricky
showed no signs of slowing down...and I'm so glad he's back!! |
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Who would
travel to Miami to see the 0-8 Dolphins in 2007?
Answer: Me |
Who would travel with me to
support the 0-8 Dolphins?
Answer: Mark Ogdahl (Aberdeen) |
What could possibly make a
Dolphins fan happier after his team loses and falls to 0-9?
Answer: Three Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders
What's even better than that?
Answer: Meeting two of them! |
Nephew A &
Uncle G celebrate shortly after Fins beat
Baltimore in OT, 22-16, on a 64-yard, Lemon to Greg C. TD pass.
After an
0-13 start, this ranks as one of my all-time
favorite Miami Dolphin wins!
Alright, Miami!!!
(Alex: 5th grade) |
Madisen's "Cali for
Nia" shirt shall bring good luck to the Dolphins, while Alyssa's
expression shall chase away the Ravens' evil spirits.
These actions will bring about
the Dolphins' first win of the season
THANKS,
GIRLS--IT WORKED!!! |
One of my all-time favorite eighth grade
students,
Caleb does the Heismann pose! |
This is the whiteboard in my classroom
as
it appeared on 12-17-07!
(Click on it for a larger view.) |
NEVER GIVE UP |
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Miami, Florida, is my paradise. |
THE PERFECT DOLPHINS
1972 Dolphins=17-0
The One & Only |
Two Fin Fans celebrate a September 21
whipping
over the Patsies! 38-13!!!
(Alex: 6th grade) |
Ronnie Brown barrels over Ellis Hobbs to help the
Fins
rout New England on September 21, 2008---BEAUTIFUL!!!!! |
Does anybody know who left this Dolphins
cup in my room on Halloween? I need to know!!!!
Update: 3 years later (2011) I found out that it was Ben Forette--THANK
YOU, Ben! |
11-2-08 Dolphins Doom
Denver~
October & November were great months
for diehard Dolfans like Alex and me! |
Patrick Cobbs & Ted Ginn (#19) led the
Fins to win
their 4th straight game--Fins 17, Raiders 15!!
(Wk #11...11-16-08) |
Two Dolfans wishing you a
wonderful week of whatever!
(Alex: 6th grade) |
Through thick & through thin,
we stick with our Fins.
(Christmas 2008) |
9-21-09: Just before leaving for Joe Robbie
Stadium for Colts at FINS game |
Davone Bess takes it into the end zone
to help the FINS take down New England,
22-21, on Dec. 6, 2009.
Allllllllllllllllllllright,
Miami! |
Thumbs up for the FINS on 12-16-12
as they
destroyed Jacksonville, 24-3 (Alex: sophomore)! |
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Celebrating a huge road win at Pittsburgh on
12-8-13! What a great feeling!!
(Alex: junior) |
10-12-14 Pregame Green Bay
at DOLPHINS
One of my favorite pictures ever taken |
10-19-14 Celebrating a
Beautiful Win
In Front Of a Beautiful Fall Tree |
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10-26-14 DOLPHINS Improve to
4-3
with a 27-13 Victory at Jacksonville |
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11-2-14 DOLPHINS, the NFL's
best-kept secret,
improve to 5-3...and I am LOVING life!
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11-13-14 The night of my
44th birthday was spent with my nephew watching the Dolphins deliver body
punches to hopeless Buffalo. The 22-9 win improved the Dolphins' record to
6-4 and provided many unforgettable memories for an uncle, his nephew, and two
friends who came along for a ton of fun. |
Wanna see the cutest baby
ever? Look at one-year, three-month Mack above! He helped cheer on the
Dolphins to an opening day win at Washington on 9-13-15. LOVE HIM!! |
Coach Campbell debuted with
a spirited 38-10 win at Tennessee on 10-18-15. It was a beautiful day and
one that'll be remembered for a long, long time! |
The disappointing 50th
season ended with a win
over 12-3 New England. We were happy! |
Two large Casey's pizzas
eaten along with Ryan "Bolt" S. and a Dolphin win to begin preseason action.
Hoping this is the start to something special! |
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Week 1 at Seattle--the
Dolphins had lost in the last seconds, but my smile is BIG as I'm with my two
favorite nephews! |
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(9-11-16) The cutest little
Dolfan in the entire world throws a tennis ball to Grandpa after the Dolphins
game--what fun!! |
(10-16-16) What a thrill to have Mack with us on a special day for the Dolphins!
Though he left early in the first quarter, he was the Lucky Leaf Man that made
it all happen! |
(10-16-16) A selfie in front of a spectacular fall tree was the best we could do
after the Dolphins' big win over Pittsburgh, 30-15, today. See 10-18-15 photo
above for another look. Alex drove to Milbank just to watch the Ajayi
game! |
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(10-23-16) The Dolphins scored a huge home win in their THROWBACK UNIFORMS
today! They pounded Buffalo
into submission. Jay went for 200+! GREAT DAY!! |
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The place to watch the Dolphins beat Buffalo,
28-25, in Week 7. FINS UP!!! |
(11-6-16) Alex and I will tell you that today's win over the NYJ was wonderfully
delightful!! The nice November weather is only a bonus. The Dolphins
are now 4-4! |
(11-13-16) Dolphins win 4th straight game and Alex was here to enjoy it with!!!!
Talk about a BIRTHDAY GIFT!!!! This game was back and forth and, in the end, the
good guys won!!!! |
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(11-20-16) It doesn't get much better than this! Celebrating a win shortly after
the Dolphins stole the game from the LA Rams in the historic LA Coliseum--LIFE
IS GOOD!! |
(11-27-16) Dolphins 31, 49ers 24: a close one...so the relief
was tremendous! Can't be happier to have nephews in the house!! |
(12-11-16) Dolphins 26, Cards 23:
no Alex for first time since 12-16-12 (Tanny's
rookie year); got win today but...
Tanny out for season--he got us this far/won't be forgotten! |
(12-17-16) I had to dig this old Dolphins sweatshirt out as I was
wearing it on Dec. 18, 1982, the last time the Dolphins played the Jets on a
Saturday. |
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(12-17-16) I also had to find the old newspaper clippings that I cut out
meticulously after the Dolphins beat the Jets in the OB on Dec. 18, 1982.
Hard to believe that the clippings have not yellowed a bit after 34 years!
The Dolphin Digest with Uwe and Strock hopping is one of my favorites. |
(12-17-16) Today couldn't have been much more
perfect--went through my archives a little bit, made a couple of videos, ate
some Jack's pizza while watching the Dolphins whip the NYJ tonight. NICE!!
Now 9-5 and playoffs are within reach!! |
(12-24-16) Happy as can be on Christmas Eve after the Dolphins dug deep
and found a way to beat Buffalo in OT, 34-31!! |
(12-24-16) Nobody happier than GC! Somebody might be tied in
happiness level...but nobody higher!! Dolphins 34, Buffalo 31 in overtime on
Saturday |
(12-25-16) Could anything happen better than a
Dolphins overtime win in December in Buffalo? YES!!! Samuel Gregory
could be born...and HE WAS on CHRISTMAS DAY!!! |
(8-3-17) I am such a PROUD uncle!!! |
(9-17-17) Dolphins win season opener at LA Chargers in dramatic fashion |
(10-15-17) An interception that SupNef helped me notice provided lots of
excitement...and a WIN! |
(10-22-17) Overcoming a 4th quarter deficit to beat the hated Jets is
DELIGHTFUL |
(12-3-17) Sometimes I gots to takes the picture alone...and this was
taken by the SupNef (and, yes, I am holding a box of cereal--LIFE) |
(12-11-17) Three teachers combine to look the best that these three
teachers could look--FINS UP!!! |
(12-11-17) This selfie shows a guy who is so happy he could cry--WAY TO
GO DOLPHINS!! |
(12-18-17) Two of the three nephews in Dolphin garb--that's pretty neat |
(12-24-17) Week 16 at KC--Mike Pouncey enters the field
as the Cantines (and Josh) look on |
(9-23-18) Alex in the living room after the 3rd win to open the
season--MIA 28, Oak 20!!! |
(10-14-18) Alex & I feeling really, really, really good!!--MIA 31, Chi
28 (OT) |
(10-14-18) Alex & Uncle Kenny after a truly thrilling Dolphin win--MIA
31, Chi 28 (OT) |
(11-4-18) Nephews visiting & Dolphins beat Jets>>>um........HAPPY, HAPPY!!! |
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(12-9-18) MIAMI MIRACLE! MIAMI MIRACLE!! MIAMI MIRACLE!!! One day I will
never ever forget. WORD. |
(11-3-19) Just like 364 days ago, my nephews visit & Dolphins beat Jets for
their first win of the season>>>HAPPY, HAPPY..AGAIN!!! |
(12-1-19) A Thanksgiving weekend win--some snow to add to the
deliciousness--beating prideful Philadelphia is extra SWEET!!! |
(12-22-19) Watched a crazy ending to the Bengals at Dolphins game in the living
room--FINS WIN! |
(12-27-20) Two days before FINS 27, NE 24-in Harrisburg |
(12-29-19) DOLPHINS 27, NE 24--Neighbor Stacey visits on a GIFT OF A DAY!! |
(1-26-20) Lewis Drug Racquetball Tournament--nephews Mack & Sam,
racquetball, and Dolphins apparel--Can it get any better?? I think not. |
(3-18-20) Reppin' Miami Dolphins 365--in St. Petersburg with AWESOME
family! While on this trip, the Dolphins added Kyle Van Noy, Byron Jones, and
Ereck Flowers among others. What a haul! The COVID pandemic changed
things dramatically on this trip. |
(4-23-20) NFL Draft-Day 1-The Dolphins took exactly who Alex and I had
hoped for-TUA!!! |
(5-4-20) Rest in Eternal Peace, Coach Shula. You
changed the face of the Dolphins. You were a Christian man with a strong Faith.
You did things the right way. Thank you for a great ninety years! I
went out to Lake Farley on that rainy Monday night of your passing and prayed
for you. |
(9-13-20) Mom & Dad on opening day at NE--blanket always out-I've
included them in Dolphin games more than I ever have! |
(9-24-20) Underdog Dolphins win, 31-13 at Jax-I'm not much into selfies,
but I am when my team wins huge. One proud Dolfan right here!! |
(10-4-20) Watched yet another Dolphin loss at Scott's continuing the
rotten streak--I've never watched a Dolphin win in SF nor Harrisburg--will this
streak ever end??? |
(10-11-20) DOLPHINS WIN AT SCOTT'S HOUSE--IT CAN HAPPEN!!!!! DOLPHINS
43, Defending NFC Champion 49ers 17!! A perfect postgame picture capped a
wonderful afternoon!!! |
(10-18-20) DOLPHINS 24, NYJ 0--1st shutout win over NYJ since '82 AFC
Championship-Tua made first NFL appearance--what a day! |
(10-20-20) Mack in kindergarten--I love him so much! |
(11-1-20) DOLPHINS 28, Rams 17--Tua made his first NFL start at home vs.
the LA Rams...and it was nice!! Celebrated with Uncle Kenny--WOOOHOOOOOO!!
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(12-6-20) DOLPHINS 19, Bengals 7--what an experience during the COVID
season--loads of fun!! |
(8-29-21) DOLPHINS 29, Bengals 26--On 4th down, Reid Sinnett lobbed up
a Hail Mary and it was caught for a Dolphins TD to close out the preseason! Sinnet and Joe Burrow shook hands. Cincy went on to
play in Super Bowl 56. |
(9-12-21) DOLPHINS 17, New England 16--a great road win; first of two
wins over NE this season!! (SWEEP!) |
(11-7-21) DOLPHINS win first game since season opener; improve to 2-7;
watched at DP's |
(11-11-21) DOLPHINS 22, Ravens 10--this picture is too good not to
share--pretty much sums up this glorious Thursday night victory in Joe Robbie
Stadium; the defense dominated and Tua made big plays happen when he had to;
#68, Robert Hunt, gave quite the effort illegally scoring a touchdown; one of my
favorite wins in recent memory! |
(11-21-21) DOLPHINS 24, NYJ 17--celebrating alone in the living room;
Mom, it took some tries but you took a good photograph :) |
(11-28-21) Two nephews & a FIN WIN...
can't beat the feeling!!! |
(12-5-21) Went solo this week in cheering for the Dolphins to beat
up on the NY Giants, a team I will always be thankful for for ending two New
England seasons with big, fat losses!! |
(12-12-21) Click on this thumbnail for a much larger picture of
what I would describe as a MAJOR BEAUTY! I bought the decals for my truck
and couldn't be more pleased. OLD SCHOOL/BOSS LOGO in ful and serious
effect. This is my dream truck and it is adorned in the most beautiful
vehicle accessories!! |
(12-19-21) Do I look pleased? Well, I am.
The Dolphins just won their sixth straight
game to even their record at 7-7. |
(12-24-21) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!!
Go Dolphins! |
(12-27-21) I had to set up the 1973 electric football set like a little
kid would to help kick up even more anticipation for tonight's Monday Night
Football game in New Orleans on this cold December day. My set features
the 1973 Miami Dolphins against the 1973 Minnesota Vikings. Call me weird
but I have the best time simply setting it up and thinking Miami Dolphins
football! |
(12-27-21) ROOM 84--yes, that is the actual
room number of my eighth grade classroom |
(12-27-21) Snow in Milbank and
ready for MNF win in New Orleans |
(12-27-21) WWWWWWW--SEVEN
STRAIGHT WINS--LOVE IT!!!!!!! |
(1-9-22) Going home with
Dolphin stuff--season
ends today at home--
I want this win SO badly!!! |
(1-9-22) Can you find a more beautiful
picture than this?!?! I do not think so. |
(1-9-22) WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO END A SEASON!
1. Beat NE 2. Score TD on last play of game 3. Throwbacks |
(1-9-22) A favorite picture from the season finale--
Tua picked up a key first down--LOVE TUA! |
(1-15-22) Mom and I at Hartman Foods for final time--
always representing the Miami Dolphins :) |
(1-20-22) This is what my Promethean Board looked like on Day 96--isn't
it gorgeous??? Well, thank you very much! |
(2-13-22) SUPER BOWL SUNDAY--GO BENGALS!!!
(notice orange Dolphins shirt on Uncle G) |
(2-20-22) My dear friend Sister Jane turns 84!!!! May the GOOD
Lord continue to bless her richly!!!! |
(3-30-22) I love my racquetball boys from Milbank--such a great
group--we play & we talk Dolphin football, too! |
(9-11-22) DOLPHINS 20, New England 7
Would've been better watching with
Alex, but I'll take it! |
(9-11-22) CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON!
Coach McDaniel's First NFL Win--Beat Belichick |
(9-11-22) DOLPHINS 20, New England 7
Opening Day Victory |
(9-18-22) Come on, Mom! FIRE UP!!
The Dolphins just completed an
AMAZING COMEBACK!!! |
(9-25-22) Two ECSTATIC FIN FANS!!
DOLPHINS 21, Buffalo 19 |
(9-25-22) DOLPHINS 21, Buffalo 19--talk about
a DRAMATIC victory--Alex shows the 3-0!!! |
(9-27-22) Samuel Gregory drew this for me--Sue
asked me if this is what the Dolphins' logo looked
like to Tua after his concussion :) |
(9-30-22) Showing support to the Miami Dolphins
in the Badlands of South Dakota--FINS UP!!! |
(10-23-22) DOLPHINS 16, Pittsburgh 10--throwbacks tonight on SNF, and
I'm loving it |
(10-30-22) Tua goes off in Detroit and leads the
Dolphins to a tough win over the feisty Lions |
(10-30-22) Is this picture drop-dead gorgeous or what?
I know. Stare at it all day long if you wish. |
(11-6-22) Shortly after Dolphins 35, Bears 32 |
(11-13-22) That's right-I predicted 39 points of the Dolphins...and
that's what they had in a dominating performance over the Cleveland Browns. |
(11-13-22) That's right-50 years ago, the Dolphins scored 52 points on
this same weekend in November...and I turned 52 today. Cool trivia for me! |
(11-25-93) 29 years ago today, the Dolphins beat the Cowboys on a
Thanksgiving Miracle! We had a shutdown snowstorm in Milbank, and Aunt Ramona
came over to our house to celebrate the holiday. What a gift of a game!!!
I remember it every Thanksgiving. :) |
(11-27-22) Alex experiences his best record as a Dolphins fan: 8-3!
Dolphins 30, Texans 15 |
(11-27-22) I am thinking it. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. |
(12-8-22) Brand new white satin Miami Dolphins Starter jacket--can it
get any more beautiful?!?!?! First worn on this 42nd anniversary of Dolphins 16,
NE 13 in OT |
(12-9-22) 4-year anniversary of the
Miami Miracle (darn right I remember every year) |
(12-11-22) SNF at Chargers; Coach Mike McD in the
midst of a 5-game losing streak (this was #2) |
(12-29-22) Dolphin looks on (Tate) as Bengal
(Mack) eats a bunch of blue ghosts |
(1-8-23) Celebrating an 11-6 FIN WIN
over NYJ & getting into the playoffs |
(1-15-23) Hoping for a miracle in Buffalo...
but it didn't happen. Maybe next year! |
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(12-24-23) How AWESOME!! Christmas Eve CELEBRATION!! FINS 20, Cowboys 20 |
