Janet,
   My Mother and I are truly, and deeply saddened with your news.  We surely
thought that since Ken had responded, that he would be alright somehow.....There
are never good enough words to express at a time like this, that will help
someone to feel better....My Mother and I have been crying along with you, and
our hearts are heavy....I guess I can only really say this: I know that I am
only a new friend to you, and there may not be a lot that I can do, but I want
you to please know that I am here for you!  If there is anything you would like
to talk about etc., please do not hesitate to get in touch with me...I know that
you will not have time, nor will you feel like looking at mail etc., but please,
if you need anything at all, please drop me a line.  You know how to get in
touch with me...I do hope that you have family, and or friends that are around
you, that will be there for you...We will be thinking of you, and praying for
you!  Please get in touch when you can, as I don't want to lose touch with my
new friend.....Lots of love and hugs to you!!!  And may god bless you and help
you through this period of your suffering and grief....All my best,
~Venus~

Janet,
I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband; I had no clue he had
been sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. If you feel
like you need someone to talk to, please feel free to e-mail me. Once again, I'm
so sorry for your loss. I'm sure I speak for all the ladies, when I say that you
are loved by everyone in this group
Patti

--- In hookedontino@yahoogroups.com, "fitzgirl23" <UNIONJAN@...> wrote:
>
> Venus wrote:
>
> << Janet, I do hope that things are okay with your husband?  Let us all know
how things are when you get a chance. >>
>
> My wonderful husband of 19 years passed away on November 19th.
>
> To those of you who knew Ken was in the hospital, I gratefully thank you for
keeping him in your daily thoughts and prayers.
>
> God bless you all.
>
>
> Janet
>

Venus wrote:

<< Janet, I do hope that things are okay with your husband?  Let us all know how
things are when you get a chance. >>

My wonderful husband of 19 years passed away on November 19th.

To those of you who knew Ken was in the hospital, I gratefully thank you for
keeping him in your daily thoughts and prayers.

God bless you all.


Janet

Good Morning ladies,
I'm taking a break from the hustle and bustle of this day, to wish all of you a
very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has an awesome day, spending time with
all of your families
Also, a very Happy Thanksgiving to Tino and all of the Martinez family; as the
holiday season begins, I hope it is a very special one for all of them
May God bless all of my HOT friends, and Tino and his family
Patti

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here and Happy Thanksgiving to Tino and his
family!

Hello Ladies,

   I just wanted to wish everyone here a very Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope that
you all are surrounded by your loved ones, and that you all enjoy your day, and
have many things to be thankful for.  Also, Happy Thanksgiving to Tino and his
family!

   Janet, I do hope that things are okay with your husband?  Let us all know how
things are when you get a chance.  I really do pray that everything is
alright...Sending you my prayers...

(((Hugs)))
~Venus~

George Steinbrenner spends time at his office

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — George Steinbrenner returned to his office at the Yankees'
spring training complex for the first time since New York won the World Series
last week.
The 79-year-old owner spent more than three hours with family members and team
officials looking back at the franchise's 27th title and discussing plans for
the upcoming season. Also attending were son Hal Steinbrenner, who succeeded his
father as managing general partner; daughters Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal and
Jessica Steinbrenner; and special assistant Tino Martinez.

Steinbrenner uses a wheelchair because of bad knees and has made few public
appearances since turning over control of the team to Hal last November.
Steinbrenner attended the first two games of the World Series but watched the
Game 6 clincher from his home in Tampa.

He really is becoming the good will ambassador for the Yankees.  Lighting up the
Empire State Bldg, thesignings last year, and now the one yesterday.  I'm so
glad the yankee front office finally realizes what a gem they have in Tino.

I only wish there was more coverage (and prior announcements) of events like
this.

Scrumptious, as always!!!

--- In hookedontino@yahoogroups.com, "PattiC" <tm24ap46@...> wrote:
>
> Ladies,
> Check out www.gettyimages.com for new pics of our guy; he was in New York,
yesterday, to promote a World Series DVD set, put out by MLB. WARNING !!!; THE
MAN LOOKS EXTREMELY HOT !!! Be prepared to drool uncontrolably. Enjoy, ladies
> Patti
>

Ladies,
Check out www.gettyimages.com for new pics of our guy; he was in New York,
yesterday, to promote a World Series DVD set, put out by MLB. WARNING !!!; THE
MAN LOOKS EXTREMELY HOT !!! Be prepared to drool uncontrolably. Enjoy, ladies
Patti

Clarice,

   Thank you for your thoughts and advice, I really appreciate it!  I am slowly
feeling better, although I am still very weak...But with every new day, I do
feel just a little better than the previous one!  Thank you again!
~Venus~

--- In hookedontino@yahoogroups.com, dedesfru1@... wrote:
>
> Venus
>
> sleep, sleep sleep  Drink as much water as you can,eat jello for more
> water if you can't drink much.  Fever that high needs hydration.  Feel 
better!
> Prayers for you...Clarice
>

I had a problem accesing newscom.  But, go to Getty Images and put in Tino's
name.  There are loads of pictures at the Empire State Building there.   Of
course, he looks fantastic as usual.

Hmmm,
When I looked a little bit ago, they were on page 1. But sometimes for some
unknown reason they disappear and reappear a bit later. There's about 30 pics.





--- In hookedontino@yahoogroups.com, dedesfru1@... wrote:
>
> Hi any idea  what page pix are on? what I got starts with Game 2 and  goes
> backwards in time...ty
>

Forgot to mention this for those who have never been to newscom.com
The username is: NCFOTONA
password is: Guest
Then just put tino martinez in the search box

Tino pics 11/4/09 

New pics were just posted at newscom.com. Tino was part of the lighting ceremony for the Empire State Building today to commerate Game 6 tonight. He looks amazing!!

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/137328133

<< And Tino Martinez, who struggled terribly in the 1996 postseason despite the
Yankees winning it all, thinks Cano is due. "Robbie's a free swinger. He has a
tendency to chase balls out of the zone a little bit," Martinez told The Post
yesterday. "I think once he gets a good ball to hit and gets a ball in the zone,
he's going to start crushing the ball and making a difference." >>


Janet

~LONG LIVE TINO MARTINEZ~

Hello Ladies,
   I just wanted to send out a big 'thank you' to the ladies that offered to
record the Tino centerstage for my Mother...I hope you didn't feel like I just
ignored your replies...Unfortunately I cannot remember who you all were right
now as I write this, as I have been very ill with a 103 degree temp the last few
days...I just wanted you all to know that I appreciate the offers!
   I also wanted to ask any of you out there, if the Yankees should win the World
Series, will anyone be recording the parade, and would it be possible to get a
copy?  I understand if not, but I thought I would ask.
   Hope you all take care out there, and please do your best NOT to be getting
sick, 'believe me' you don't want that.  God Bless!
~Venus~

Cat wrote:

<< It was a hectic week, and then just when I thought I'd be able to accomplish
my task, life got in the way. I just wanted you all to know that I haven't
forgotten, and I'll do my best to get those out. >>

That's okay... I'm sure TINO THE HOT ONE is worth the wait.  Bless you for even
wanting to do this, anyway.  Love you, Cat.   :^D


Janet

~LONG LIVE TINO MARTINEZ~

Mel wrote:

<< Do you think you can still hit?  "Oh, I don't know about that. I would
really, really have to take like two or three months of working out and hitting,
but I couldn't just step out there and hit." >>

Yeah, right... ever the modest man.  I'd bet anything it wouldn't take him that
long.  Maybe that long to where he'd feel comfortable, yeah... but he'd be able
to hit and hit very well waaaaay before then.  He's still in great shape and
form (hubba, hubba)... and the hitting would be like riding a bike for him. 
It's crazy how humble he is.   :^)


Janet

~LONG LIVE TINO MARTINEZ~

Cathy,
  No worries here on my part...I fully understand...I try to be a patient
person...You were kind enough to offer! :-)
~Venus~

--- In hookedontino@yahoogroups.com, "Cathy K" <CatNJ381@...> wrote:
>
> Just to keep everyone posted. I haven't forgotten you all. It was a hectic
week, and then just when I thought I'd be able to accomplish my task, life got
in the way. I just wanted you all to know that I haven't forgotten, and I'll do
my best to get those out asap.  Thanks for your understanding.
>
> Cathy
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Cathy K<mailto:CatNJ381@...>
>   To: hookedontino@yahoogroups.com<mailto:hookedontino@yahoogroups.com>
>   Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 3:42 PM
>   Subject: [Hooked on Tino] Tino on Centerstage & Yankees Magazine
>
>
>     Hi Everyone!
>
>   I'm going to dvd the Centerstage tomorrow. If I have room, I will add the
Yankees Magazine I caught today. It had Tino's Yankee Clipper ride, and he talks
about the boat ride to the stadium etc. I will also add some footage that I have
from Yankees on Deck, etc.
>
>   I have heard from a few that want copies. If you would like a copy, please
send me an email with your address. I want to get them out to you all by the end
of the week.
>
>   Go Yankees!
>
>   Cathy
>   CatNJ381@...<mailto:CatNJ381%40msn.com>
>

By Mira Wassef
Times Herald-Record
Posted: October 29, 2009 - 2:00 AM
NEW YORK — With the Yankees back in the World Series, many of the former Yankee
greats, such as Bernie Williams, Reggie Jackson and Tino Martinez have come out
to soak in the postseason atmosphere.

Martinez helped lead the Yankees to four World Series championships in 1996,
1998, 1999 and 2000.

The former first baseman hit a huge home run in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series
against the Padres. Martinez hit a grand slam to the upper deck on a 3-2 count
in the win. The Yankees went on to sweep the Padres.

Martinez took a few moments to talk to the Times Herald-Record before Game 1 of
the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

How does it feel for you to see the Yankees back in the World Series?

"It's very exciting because I know how hard they've worked and what a great team
they have. I was fortunate to play with Mariano, Derek, Jorge and Joe Girardi,
so to see them get back after a long delay is exciting for me. But I'm happy for
them as well."

How do you think this team compares to the great teams of the 1990s?

"I think they're just as good. These guys are great, but they have to win the
World Series to be considered a great team. The way they handle themselves, and
position by position, they're just as good, if not better than we were."

Do you think you can still hit?

"Oh, I don't know about that. I would really, really have to take like two or
three months of working out and hitting, but I couldn't just step out there and
hit."

What's your favorite memory?

"There were so many great things and so many great memories of being here
because I was fortunate to play here. All the last outs of the World Series and
all the World Series I played in. That type of atmosphere is something you can
never forget."

What do you think of the new Yankee Stadium?

"I love it. I love it. Mr. Steinbrenner has not only been a great part of the
Yankees, but of baseball, as well. He built this and hopefully the Yankees can
bring him a title in the first year here."

Do you have a World Series prediction?

"I think the Yankees are going to win because they have home-field advantage.
But I think it's going to be a tough series. The Phillies are a really good
team. It will probably go seven games."

Miss Venus wrote:

<< However, did anyone notice how 'serious' he looked?  He didn't have his usual
'smile' on... >>

Our man TINO was just being his usual intense self... arms crossed and eyes
focused on the final pitch.

I wish they would've shown his reaction after that final strike, though.  I was
hoping for it.


Janet

~LONG LIVE TINO MARTINEZ~

> Did y'all catch the split second moment when our TINO was shown on FOX last
night??
>
> :^D

Yes Janet I did see Tino last night...Great to see that he was there and a part
of it all...However, did anyone notice how 'serious' he looked?  He didn't have
his usual 'smile' on...Still looked great though!
~Venus~

www.baseballdigest.com/2009/10/25/pettitte-provides-a-pennant/#

<< There were three "Yankee Stadium" signature moments before the game, the
first being a loud roar from the crowd when TINO MARTINEZ was spotted in a
luxury suite and shown on the immense HD screen in center field. >>

Did y'all catch the split second moment when our TINO was shown on FOX last
night??  I thought it was appropriate that the camera caught Lucky Charm
standing in the luxury suite just before Mo threw the final strike of the final
out in the ALCS.  Standing next to her Stud was Marie smiling, clapping her
hands, and looking beautiful.

:^D


Janet

~LONG LIVE TINO MARTINEZ~

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