Monday, Jun 23, 2008
Got a few things to catch up on here. First of all, I recently received two great gifts from my wife. First was a Tom Brady Patriots jersey she gave me for Father's Day. Here's Shannon and I showing it off:
Next came our 20th Anniversary, which we celebrated last Wednesday. I gave her an Irish Claddagh ring with a sapphire:
And she gave me an awesome official Red Sox jacket, just like the players and managers wear. Here I am showing it off with my daughter Darrah:
So, last week turned out very nice indeed! On a side note I noticed Gamespot gave me a new emblem for Top 100 Community Reviewers:
"Those who rank amongst this hallowed 100 greatly benefit those searching for critical information about games. These individuals' thoughtful, analytical reviews tend to be much more detailed and sophisticated than most of the so-called professional game reviews you could find elsewhere. Sure enough, the top 100 tend to be prolific writers and avid game players."
Sounds nice. I have been doing a fair amount of reviews and if I got this emblem based on your recommendations then I thank you all!
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Posted Jun 23, 2008 12:38 pm PT
Congratulations Celtic 
On your anniversary and the emblem!
On your anniversary and the emblem!
Posted Jun 23, 2008 12:41 pm PT
congrats, hope you had some fun. I have yet to receive any review emblem.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 1:05 pm PT
Eeww...Tom Brady... 
I don't think that Emblem is based on recommendations, I think you get voted or chosen into that.
I don't think that Emblem is based on recommendations, I think you get voted or chosen into that.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 1:27 pm PT
Wow, 20th anniversary, Congratulations!
Congrats on the Top 100 as well.
I try to read all your reviews, but I guess I missed some of them.
Congrats on the Top 100 as well.
I try to read all your reviews, but I guess I missed some of them.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 2:44 pm PT
Those are some nice gifts. Congratulations on the top 100 emblem, pretty prestigious.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 2:53 pm PT
Congrats on your emblem. I was one of the few people that recommended you for people to check out on the forums.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 3:42 pm PT
Hey you're the best dressed guy on gamespot. I'm jealous, man I have to get me some nice duds like that. Congrats on the top 100 emblem, that's very cool!
Posted Jun 23, 2008 4:18 pm PT
Hey Celtic,once again I get to see your beautiful family.I want to wish you a very happy anniversery. Your pics are really nice,but you need to change that Brady jersey to a # 7 Roethlisberger jersey. You know my Steelers have beat your Patriots in the past. I wonder how this year will play out ?
Posted Jun 23, 2008 4:28 pm PT
Very nice gifts!
Also, great job i receiving the Top 100 Reviewers emblem, I know that takes a lot of work to get
Also, great job i receiving the Top 100 Reviewers emblem, I know that takes a lot of work to get
Posted Jun 23, 2008 4:43 pm PT
Congrads on your anniversary When I joined GS way back, I actually seek your reviews and found them really helpful ^_^ and i'm being honest about this too! You definitely deserve that emblem, congrads!
When I joined GS way back, I actually seek your reviews and found them really helpful ^_^ and i'm being honest about this too! You definitely deserve that emblem, congrads!
Posted Jun 23, 2008 5:48 pm PT
Congrats on the Gifts Celtic. I noticed that no one has not not recommended your reviews; impressive feat.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 6:07 pm PT
Nice gear you're rockin' there celtic! And congrats to you your wife!
Posted Jun 23, 2008 6:56 pm PT
congrats on your anniversary. nice ring too.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 8:50 pm PT
First off I would like to congradulate you and your wife on the big 20th ! That calls for a toast and I will be toasting your anniversary either tonight or tommrow night.... Our anniversary is coming very soon so I will let you know. Nice gifts were exchanged and you both look very happy togther. My parents just celebrated thier 50th so we both have something to shoot for. Top 100 emblem is a good one.
Our anniversary is coming very soon so I will let you know. Nice gifts were exchanged and you both look very happy togther. My parents just celebrated thier 50th so we both have something to shoot for. Top 100 emblem is a good one.
Posted Jun 23, 2008 9:36 pm PT
Who's the smart guy and beautiful girls in those picture? Congratulations! I am only at top 500 when it comes to reviewers! 
Posted Jun 23, 2008 10:07 pm PT
Nice gifts and congrats on the 20th anniversary.
Posted Jun 24, 2008 9:38 am PT
Anthony, Michelle & Phantom5800 - Thanks, the emblem was a nice surprise, as were the gifts!
Kris - Well, I knew a Patriots jersey would get some controversy
ntfw, Steve-O and Bamdude - Thank you, and especially thanks for any recommendations
phoenyx - I knew you'd appreciate them!
Darren - Thanks, I'm very thankful for my great wife and family that somehow put up with me ats and Steelers have had some great games in the past, maybe they'll meet up in the playoffs again this year!
Marksman - Thanks, it was a nice surprise!
Kris - Well, I knew a Patriots jersey would get some controversy
ntfw, Steve-O and Bamdude - Thank you, and especially thanks for any recommendations
phoenyx - I knew you'd appreciate them!
Darren - Thanks, I'm very thankful for my great wife and family that somehow put up with me
ats and Steelers have had some great games in the past, maybe they'll meet up in the playoffs again this year!Marksman - Thanks, it was a nice surprise!
Posted Jun 24, 2008 9:54 am PT
xriceballx - Thank you very much! It's nice to hear that you've enjoyed my reviews
Justin - Thanks, people at least don't seem to hate my reviews
Roslindale - Thanks, and I knew you would be another one to appreciate those gifts!
jirf - Thanks, and yeah, the ring is kind of unique
Bulletproof - Thank you for the congrats and for the toast! We've had 20 great years together, and 50 is definitely a great thing to shoot for!
Jude - Of course you of all people know how smart (and handsome) I am. And the girls don't look too bad either
BigBoss - Thank you, the 20 years have gone by incredibly fast
Justin - Thanks, people at least don't seem to hate my reviews
Roslindale - Thanks, and I knew you would be another one to appreciate those gifts!
jirf - Thanks, and yeah, the ring is kind of unique
Bulletproof - Thank you for the congrats and for the toast! We've had 20 great years together, and 50 is definitely a great thing to shoot for!
Jude - Of course you of all people know how smart (and handsome) I am. And the girls don't look too bad either
BigBoss - Thank you, the 20 years have gone by incredibly fast
Posted Jun 24, 2008 10:03 am PT
Celtic u look dashing in ur new cool attires 
And congrats on ur new emblem , as i love writing and reading reviews myself u deserved that emblem very much
And congrats on ur new emblem , as i love writing and reading reviews myself u deserved that emblem very much
Posted Jun 24, 2008 10:44 am PT
Don't like the team colors, but congratulations anyway!
Posted Jun 24, 2008 10:53 am PT
Congratulations Dave! 20 year anniversary AND a Gamespot Emblem! You're week is not COMPLETE!!
Posted Jun 24, 2008 11:07 am PT
indzman - Thanks, they are nice colors! And thank you about the emblem as well, Writing and reading reviews are definitely fun
myrmidon - Thanks for the congrats, and you went easy on me. I thought you'd give me alot more flack on that Brady jersey
Randy - Thanks, yes it certainly was a great week. Now I've got to work on some more reviews to keep my status
myrmidon - Thanks for the congrats, and you went easy on me. I thought you'd give me alot more flack on that Brady jersey
Randy - Thanks, yes it certainly was a great week. Now I've got to work on some more reviews to keep my status
Posted Jun 24, 2008 11:36 am PT
lol, you sports guru Dave! Nice ring though, I commend your taste.
Nice ring though, I commend your taste.
Posted Jun 24, 2008 11:45 am PT
Thanks Max. glad to hear someone from the Isles liking the ring
Posted Jun 24, 2008 11:47 am PT
Congrads on ur anaversery man!....
Posted Jun 24, 2008 6:56 pm PT
Congrats on the emblem Dave! You really deserve that.
Even though I despise the Patriots, I will be happy for you on receiving that as a gift.
Nice choice on the ring. I bet she just got all kissy and huggy when she got that.
I will say damn nice Red Sox jacket my friend. I might have to steal that. *mask on*
Congrats on the Anniversary my friend. May there be many more to come.
Even though I despise the Patriots, I will be happy for you on receiving that as a gift.
Nice choice on the ring. I bet she just got all kissy and huggy when she got that.
I will say damn nice Red Sox jacket my friend. I might have to steal that. *mask on*
Congrats on the Anniversary my friend. May there be many more to come.
Posted Jun 24, 2008 10:34 pm PT
Chaucer - Thanks!
Ron - Thanks, I enjoy writing reviews so that was nice of GS to give me something for it. I knew there would be some rumbling about the Patriots, but that's OK, it's lonely when you root for the team that tends to beat up on most other teams Shannon loved the ring, but I'll leave the details on her reaction to everyone's imagination! That Sox jacket is awesome, never thought I'd have one quite as nice as that. And thanks, I have a feeling we have at least 20 more years together
Ron - Thanks, I enjoy writing reviews so that was nice of GS to give me something for it. I knew there would be some rumbling about the Patriots, but that's OK, it's lonely when you root for the team that tends to beat up on most other teams
Shannon loved the ring, but I'll leave the details on her reaction to everyone's imagination! That Sox jacket is awesome, never thought I'd have one quite as nice as that. And thanks, I have a feeling we have at least 20 more years together
Posted Jun 25, 2008 7:16 am PT
It's wonderful ! I think you're a very lucky man my friend , that's a life that someone must have !
Posted Jun 25, 2008 1:26 pm PT
Kyoku - Thank you, I do have alot to be thankful for!
Posted Jun 26, 2008 9:18 am PT
Wow, lots of good times to be had by Dave. Those are great presents you got there and I'm sure your wife is thrilled with that ring, it is beautiful. And you've just made me real jealous, I'd love to get that icon, but you definitely deserve it with all the great reviews you write. Happy anniversary Dave!
Posted Jun 29, 2008 8:37 pm PT
Thanks Jeff. Yes, Shannon loved the ring and no question I love my gifts as well! Thanks for the compliment, and I'm almost at the end of a couple games now so there should be some more reviews coming soon!
Posted Jun 30, 2008 1:09 pm PT
What an amazing ring! Happy anniversary & Fathers day.... I'm really in awe of that ring! :O
Posted Jun 30, 2008 3:48 pm PT
That Sapphire ring really sure is priceless but it's really quite impossible to compare it to your 20 priceless years together with your wife
Posted Jul 2, 2008 6:07 am PT
Steve - Thanks, that ring is kind of unique!
Benson - Thanks, and you're right, it has been an amazing 20 years!
Benson - Thanks, and you're right, it has been an amazing 20 years!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 9:50 am PT
very nice 20th anniversary, Congratulations!
And congratulations on the emblem!!!
Great gifts!
And congratulations on the emblem!!!
Great gifts!
Posted Jul 6, 2008 5:21 am PT
Thanks Tarik
Posted Jul 8, 2008 8:29 am PT
Are you planning on writing a review for bully, if so, then i shall await it.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 3:52 am PT
Yes, I'm getting near the end so I'll definitely be writing a review on it, probably within the next week or so. Actually I need to wrap up Viking and write a review for that, since I'm at the last boss.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 6:53 am PT
Good news, i found bully compelling to play, you obviously did as well.
Posted Jul 21, 2008 2:09 am PT
Posted Jul 22, 2008 3:01 am PT
Nice Tom Brady jersey. Hopefully he does well for me this season in fantasy football. Excellent job on the Top 100 emblem.
Posted Aug 29, 2008 8:32 am PT
Thanks Garrison. Yeah, of course I hope he has another great season. Almost took him with my first pick in my fantasy draft but had to go with LT and naturally Brady wasn't available by the second round!
Posted Aug 29, 2008 12:11 pm PT
Wow a really nice blog. Congrats on...well... everything!
Posted Sep 7, 2008 1:22 pm PT
Damn man, I read this blog long ago, I dunno why I didnt comment =/
But yeah, just wanted to say congrats on level 40
But yeah, just wanted to say congrats on level 40
Posted Oct 2, 2008 11:30 am PT
Thanks Ty, guess it's about time I made a new blog
Posted Oct 6, 2008 9:02 am PT
lucky you i want a new emblem.
Posted Oct 29, 2008 4:08 pm PT
Great pics Celtic! And I can fully appreciate those gifts as a fellow NE sports fan.
Posted Jan 26, 2009 7:46 am PT
Thanks Wedge, and that's great - didn't know you were a fellow NE Sports fan!
Posted Jan 27, 2009 1:08 pm PT
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