I so love it when I’m recognized…

…it makes me feel so good inside! And that’s been happening a lot recently—in more than one of venue. 

A few weeks ago, the wife and I went to the Patriot’s Day Red Sox game.  As most of you know, we’re both huge Red Sox fans from back in the day (me from as far back as 1975) and we try to get to our share of Sox tilts throughout the year (even getting to a game on our honeymoon last year).  So as we sat down prior to game, we decided to stuff our faces with a few hot dogs, etc. before first pitch.  It was then…with our mouths full of Fenway Frank…that a small child comes up to me and says, “you’re that guy.”  After replying, “what guy?” I was met with, “that guy…you know…the Let’s Go Rock Cats guy.” 

While talking with the little guy, I realized he didn’t care, no matter how many times I told him, that Jason Bay was just a few feet away, signing autographs and taking pictures.  It was then that he said, “sign my hat?”  Okay…this little kid wants me to sign his hat?  At Fenway Park?  Turns out the munchkin was actually from the New Britain area, and had great fun with me at the park, yelling “Let’s Go Rock Cats!” and getting behind our team.  Too funny. 

And just today, my not so anonymous friend from the internet who thinks he’s absolutely hilarious recognized me again today!  I’m excited!  Seems as though he’s skilled in understanding the difference between “Bruce McToose” and me…and pointed it out today!  How nice. 

However, many of you have asked me how I know this person is the same one each time.  It’s easy…he can be GeoTracked with ease…

IP Address:  141.154.147.142
Host:  pool-141-154-147-142.wma.east.verizon.net
Location:  US, United States
City:  Chicopee, MA
Organization:  Verizon
ISP:  Verizon Internet Services
AS Number:  AS19262
Latitude:  42°18'52" North
Longitude:  72°56'36" West

Now we pretty much know who this guy is…and we know his situation.  It’s sad to say he’s kept up this futile and silly attempt at being your basic high school bully for several years now.  I really haven’t given him much of a thought.  I just thought I’d put to rest the questions that go to his identity.  Again, I won’t post his name as it doesn’t belong here, but if you’d like it just contact me and I’ll fill you in.  I wonder if this fellow realizes just how many people he’s embarrassing with this act. 

Nevertheless, thanks for the recognition, A…  Jo… oops!  I almost typed his name!!!