Happy Turkey Day Bruins and a Big Thanks to N
by Bellerophon on Nov 25, 2010 7:56 AM PST
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Sadly, this is the first Thanksgiving here at BN with N at the helm, and while you folks have blown up N's stepping away post with praise and thanks, I think no one captures the sentiment of the collective Bruins Nation more than Meriones:
The last Thursday of every November is traditionally when we, as Americans, give thanks as a nation for all that we have been provided from above.
I propose that the last Tuesday or Wednesday of November be BN’s Thanksgiving — so that we can give thanks for the Founding Father of BruinsNation.
Nestor — from the bottom of my blue and gold heart, I THANK YOU for everything you’ve done. Your unbridled enthusiasm and unflinching analysis are the cornerstones of BN.
And your willingness to take a chance on this untested kid from the styx and let him pitch (i.e., post) up here in the majors will always be appreciated.BRAVO, GOD BLESS, AND GO BRUINS!!!
With that note, on this day of Thanksgiving, I want to give a special shout out and thanks to N, who has built this wonderful community with his unbridled enthusiasm for all things UCLA. And the best way to thank N for all he has done is to keep this place going at full steam and no one highlighted that mentality better than CPOBruin:
Thanks Nestor for your hard work and dedicating in helping to build this community. I think what we have here is special and you deserve a lot of credit for your daily Spaulding Roundups, Post-game Recaps and all your other regular posts.
To the rest of us, let’s step our game up. Let’s try to keep or begin posting good quality articles. When we post analysis or reactions to a game, let’s come with a good take and have data backing us up. When we post a breaking story, let’s make sure it hasn’t been posted before, and make sure to have a good link. And when we need to vent, let’s do it in a civil way without taking cheap personal shots.
So, on that note, let's take today to count our blessings, give thanks, and enjoy the company of our families and friends.
Here's wishing everyone in Bruins Nation a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
GO BRUINS
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Happy Thanksgiving to all Bruins everywhere!
Thanks for you all being here. Little sad over N’s departure. Good to have everyone else around.
Happy Thanksgiving Bruins Nation!
Thank you again to Nestor and the rest of the frontpagers for your contributions and hard work. While it is not as easy being a die-hard Bruin supporter these days as it has been in the past, I am still extremely thankful to be a small part of this wonderful community.
Go Bruins.
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
I'm thankful for this community,
a place where I can share my joys and frustrations as we watch our Bruins together. 
I’m so appreciative that I get to be a member of this community and the greater UCLA community, for all the joy and wisdom UCLA has brought to my life, for wonderful moments when I got to cheer my heart out, and for being associated with such a wonderful university. I’m thankful that I got to witness Coach’s teams and for how they helped me get through my crazy childhood. I’m grateful that I have UCLA to call one of my homes. It is one I am so very proud of. And I am so joyful for all the joy RW and others have brought me and others, and the joy the new team is bringing (I really like them). And of course, I am really grateful for all the other aspects of my life (having a job, a home, things like that). Thanks to all of the BN members, posters, and readers for all your contributions to building this really wonderful community. And again, thank you N for starting and taking care of this place. It’s a really good place to have.
And, yes, as a woman who enjoys men, I needed to put up a really cool shot of a great male physique. The cheerleader thing just doesn’t work for me! Dang, that was a great moment RW! Thank you.
Go Bruins!
Let's Start a "Why I am Thankful to Be a Bruin Today"
I am always proud to say I am a UCLA grad. When you think about it, compared to the whole population, we are in a small and impressive minority. My senior year there was very important in that it helped me prepare for my film/TV scoring career. I studied 3 quarters with the man who would help turn my life in a great direction. I also was lucky enough to meet Coach one time. I am forever thankful for the experience I had at UCLA. I know we are going to rise again in FB. It is our DESTINY.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend one of the great universities in the world. I’m grateful for the many friends I made during my years in Westwood. It was the greatest time of my life. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to hear Coach speak and the wisdom he shared with us that day. I’m grateful for the many great experiences I’ve had watching our Athletes compete. And, I’m grateful for all the real and online friends I’ve made here on BN.
The best thing you can do for your children is to love their mother. John Wooden
Happy Thanksgiving, Bruins Nation
Whether it’s one post or thousands, everyone who is a part of Bruins Nation is important. Thank you to everyone who makes this online a community a daily part of my life and a constant reminder of how lucky we are to share something as special as those 4 letters.
I’ll echo Bellerophon’s thanks to Nestor for his unquestioned devotion to UCLA, and for his monimental efforts here.
For the record, N is overwhelmed by all the thanks and good wishes. He has been planning in the background for several months to transition out of BN. Finally that time has come, but he is doing more than fine.
Let’s honor N’s awesome legacy here by following CPO’s advice and keeping this place as strong as ever.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Happy Thanksgiving to Every Bruin
I have no clue about Nestor’s departure. What does that mean? Is he not going to post anymore? Everyday I wake up and the first I do is to check our BruinNation. I’ve enjoyed so much about Nestor’s and everyone’s posts that becomes part of my life routine. Please fill me in.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!
A BIG thanks to N for everything he did for this community. A huge thanks as well to the rest of the frontpagers who have put lots of dedication into BN.
I hope everyone has an awesome day!
Nestor is and has been a stabilizing force.
Thanking him and all others on BN for their inzights, commentary, and facts, hs nade me think and form opinions reasonably. Nestor stirred the drink and made me repond while trying to be positive. So to all of you, enjoy this holiday and those to come.
Oh gosh...
I am just catching up with the news of Nestor’s retirement and I echo the well wishes for the time to live life.
My thanks to N go beyond his great work and leadership as the site’s editor. For the last 6 years as my som battled cancer, losing the use of his left leg from surgery and then a right leg amputation BN was a lifesaver. It was a little oasis of refuge from the horrors and exhaustion of living in the hosipital. I read from the site to my som regularly and it became a very special part of our lives.
Nestor, you have no idea of what you did here for me and my family but we consider you a friend who we’ll remember always. And we thank you for all that you gave!
Blessings on your life’s journey!
by 281bruins on Nov 25, 2010 11:45 AM PST via mobile reply actions 4 recs
Blessings to you and your family, 281
I’ll leave it to you whether you want to share more of your recent journeys with us. But as Tyler’s family knows, your Bruin family is here for you and always wishes you the best.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
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