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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I don't know if "Angry Runs" is still a thing, but way to Bear Down on that TD catch and run...

Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Among my travel goals is seeing a ballgame in all 50 states. Wyoming is one of three states I'm missing. I have zero interest in seeing a ballgame in the Grand Teton or any other National Park. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q11: Thinking about visits to memorials that you have made, name the site and one thing you would add or remove to enhance the symbolism or message for future visitors. @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q10: The folks at Flight 93 NHS were kind enough to host #ParkChat multiple years during their busiest week. Have you been more inspired by these chats to visit their or any Memorials & Monuments in the NPS system, or more local ones? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q9: Do places that convey honor and respect like Arlington National Cemetery further the national conversation on our history of slavery? Explain.

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The Beginnings of Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

The Beginnings of Arlington National Cemetery

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q8: The Flight 93 NMEM was an example of how memorials can be created by a diverse group of stakeholders through forming of a memorial “community” or partnership. Given this background, what role should memorials play in “community.” @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q7. We may learn much from history books, but what knowledge/perspective have you picked up through Ranger talks or museum visits at National Monuments and/or Memorials? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q6: Some memorials are historic landscapes like Johnstown Flood NPS while Flight 93 and others are a blend between historic and memorial landscape (designed to honor). Which landscapes resonates the most to you? Any examples? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q5: Events of September 11, 2001 and others can and have shaped our perspectives on how we value and recognize life and death. What similarities or differences in memorial building do you see today compared to 100 years or longer? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q4. Think of our more scenic National Parks. Describe any site(s) you’ve visited that cause you similar reflection as perhaps you feel at a National Monument or Memorial. @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q3: Many memorials and cemeteries offer a place for reflection. When visiting these places, where do you experience the most reflective spaces that speak about the history or event that took place? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q2: What motivates you to revisit a memorial or monument more than once? Is there something specific that leads you to make multiple visits? @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Q1: Starting off with an easy one tonight. What is the most unique or standout feature from a memorial that you have visited? Share a picture if you have one! @59NationalParks @naturetechfam #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thanks, Kari. I'll be hosting from NY's Hudson Valley. Looking forward to the hour. It wasn't a down hour when the Flight 93 folks hosted (or when I cohosted with them), and I'll try to keep that going. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm hosting #ParkChat at the top of the hour, borrowing and recrafting questions from when the folks at the Flight 93 Memorial hosted/co-hosted this annual chat...

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

... & happy ampersand day to all who celebrate!

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Well, that would be today, sir.

American and Canadian flags trying to unfurl to the right of the St. Croix IHS sign

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Lakeside Beach, Chimney Bluffs, Fair Haven, Sandy Island, Wescott Beach, Sackets Harbor... Those are six NYS Parks I've visited along the shore of Lake Ontario.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Likewise 100% agree. I wrote my senators last year when some of other NPS dismantling/defunding was taking place and wrote them again now. I was in Big Bend in 2016, during all the "build a wall and make Mexico pay" rhetoric. There was no need at all for one then and sure isn't now. #ParkChat

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Had the pleasure of caddying for him in the 1980s. Super friendly guy. Always one of my favorites. RIP, Tommy John. 😔

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

"Maybe" turned into "If you know me at all", I'm at my 132nd ballpark, watching the Lake County Captains host the South Bend Cubs

A wide shot from behind home plate of a pitch under a cloudy skies.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Listening to some at #SABR54 talk about their crazy/impressive ballgame numbers, I tried estimating mine: Current MLB= 44 Repeats = 10 Yankees = 5 Old: Yankees ~40 Shea ~10 Other repeats ~3? MiLB ~80? HV ~50? Trenton/Somerset ~10 SWB ~8 Brooklyn/SI= 6 Other repeats=~7 Indy= ~8 So 250-275

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Back at the Jake! My fourth game with the SABR crowd, and second time at Progressive Field. #SABR54

A crowded ballpark, under an overhang just down the right-field line and looking toward the plate

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Cecilia M. Tan @whyilikebaseball.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The rumors are true! Next year’s SABR convention will be in Birmingham, Alabama! This means if MLB happens to be shut down for a work stoppage it won’t affect conference activities. (Rickwood Field is on my bucket list!)

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Oh, come on: SABR friends in Cleveland, who's pulling the handle??

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

First pitch in Milwaukee. Cool to be back after 25 years, but damn is it hot here 🥵 Go Brewers!

A baseball stadium under an open roof, with fluffy clouds and a hazy but blue sky.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

If my numbers are right, I've seen a ballgame (MLB, MiLB, or Indy League) in 131 ballparks. I'll be doing repeat visits to two of them this month, and maybe...just maybe...could start next month in my 132nd...

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Just flipped over to fetv. "Emergency" is on. It was one of my favorite shows as a kid. RIP, Randolph Mantooth.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

1. My 1st flight was to: SEA 2. My last flight was to: SAN 3. My next flight is to: MKE 4. My longest flight: JFK > DEL 5. My shortest flight: JNU > GST Copy and paste to your page

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

So, my Yankees, Giants and now the Knicks have won a title this century--and since I joined social media. Now if only the Rangers could win the cup that'd be sweet, but that feels years away...

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The Knicks have done it! Champions!!!

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I went out this morning wearing a Knicks hat and a National Park T shirt (and shorts 😂) Can't say when I last wore stuff that generated more conversations and fist bumps--w/ folks I knew and strangers. Had some good National Park chats and a bunch of "Go Knicks" excitement. Not a bad morning at all.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Sean Connery, I think. Or Jim McKay. Met a lot of celebrities while caddying on Long Island country club in the early 80s. Forgot who I met first.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Let's go, Knicks! Let's go, Knicks! Also, Happy National Repeat Day.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 bands you've seen live: The Who Pink Floyd The Kinks Jethro Tull Robert Plant Neil Young Moody Blues Rush Dire Straits U2

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Best spam text ever! My BBQ in NY stinking up whoever's home in OR. 😄

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Ok, I've registered for the SABR conference! I'll see some of you there..

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hey Xfinity, as if the frequent outages these last two days while you perform "upgrades" aren't annoying enough, I sure didn't need one of your service trucks putting 10-ft tire ruts in my lawn while doing a 3-pt turn.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Yankee fan and John Sterling fan here. I guess my favorite thing with him was when a rookie or new player on the team hit a home run and wondering what he'd come up with. Sure, some calls were better than others, but most every one made me at least smile. #NYY

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Work brought me to North Carolina, and that let me check off another new ballpark) in the inaugural season for the Wilson Warbirds no less) and a new NPS site... Back to conference mode...

A dark sky over ballpark stadium lights, a batter at the plate in a wide-angle view from behind home plate.

A brown sign behind a brown rail fence on a grassy area in front of trees and a blue sky.

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This Wednesday @naturetechfam.bsky.social and I take another shot at celebrating the 12th Anniversary of #ParkChat with a presentation on “Park Quests” via #ParkChat. Some questions will be what you might expect, some definitely won’t be. Regardless we think you’ll have fun. Please join us.

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's as good a time as any for my occasional reminder that I'm a NYY/NYG/NYR/NYK fan, and really just need one of them to be doing well to keep me content. A few of them are doing the job right now! 😁

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Tom Thrash @tthrash.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Good night as any for my first Renegades game of the season... 😁

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