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Garth L. Getgen

By Kosta Michalopoulos (Kosmic) on Monday, July 14, 2025 - 06:14 pm: Edit

It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Fred Werenich passed away suddenly last week.

Fred was one of the founding members of Battlegroup Toronto, and was integral to keeping the group going. He regularly hosted game days at his home in Oakville, ON, and helped to organize the group’s annual SFB tournament. Fred attended the Council of Five Nations convention in Schenectady, NY, several times, and I believe even dropped by Battlegroup Columbus for a game day a few years back.

His sudden passing has left many of us in shock. I had just spoken to him on Tuesday, and I only found out yesterday (Sunday) that he had passed away the following day (Wednesday).

Many of us are struggling to process this, in my case with great difficulty. I do not think I am the only one finding this hard to accept. If you are in the same boat, please reach out to a friend, family member, someone in this group, me, to share your grief. Sharing this burden is the only way to get through this.

At this time, I do not have any information regarding funeral arrangements. I will share this information once I become aware of it.

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Monday, July 14, 2025 - 07:45 pm: Edit

Fred was a great guy; he will be greatly missed.

By Nick Samaras (Koogie) on Monday, July 14, 2025 - 07:48 pm: Edit

Sorry to hear about Fred's passing.

By Steven Hecker (Sjhecker) on Monday, July 14, 2025 - 08:33 pm: Edit

Fred stopped by Battlegroup Columbus in 2023. We were hoping he'd stop by again. Very sad to learn he as passed.

By Ted Fay (Catwhoeatsphoto) on Monday, July 14, 2025 - 08:44 pm: Edit

My prayers and condolences.

It's a sad fact that as a group we are aging, with its attendant consequences.

By Garth L. Getgen (Sgt_G) on Thursday, October 02, 2025 - 04:55 pm: Edit

In the realm of “you don’t know until you ask,” I called my credit card company and said, “What can I do with all these miles points—nearly 300,000?” The representative explained that I could use them to cover travel-related expenses, including gas and restaurant charges. Even better, she mentioned she could retroactively apply points to eligible purchases from the last couple of billing cycles. She put me on hold for about five minutes. When she came back, she told me she’d applied enough points to completely cover this month’s bill—using just over half of my miles. Very cool!


Garth L. Getgen

By Ted Fay (Catwhoeatsphoto) on Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 01:04 pm: Edit

Happy T-Day.

I am thankful for ADB and the SFU community - for decades of camaraderie and good gaming!

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 10:10 pm: Edit

I am thankful for Jean's splendid turkey dinner. And for the USA. For my family, at least the ones I picked, the ones I inherited don't seem to talk to me any more. And most of all I am thankful for Leanna.

By Kevin Howard (Jarawara) on Friday, November 28, 2025 - 01:16 pm: Edit

I am thankful for the day off today, to recover from the massive overeating I did yesterday!

Just last week I was reading through the old tactics discussions still saved from 2001 and beyond. Made me a little wistful for the names there we haven't seen for so long since then. For those we have lost, and those who simply have moved on in their lives, I wish them a happy holidays and hope they are doing well, wherever they are.

By Mike Erickson (Mike_Erickson) on Friday, November 28, 2025 - 07:08 pm: Edit

>> I wish them a happy holidays and hope they are doing well, wherever they are

Amen.

--Mike

By Stewart Frazier (Frazikar3) on Friday, November 28, 2025 - 11:00 pm: Edit

Too big food coma to reply … maybe next holiday …

By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 03:21 pm: Edit

Garth Definitely a good point to be aware of how many points you have and what they can be used for. If for nothing else and you are considering canceling the card, check first and either use it to reduce the balance, get you a discount on a purchase you need to make anyway, or see if they will cash them out and send you a check. (The larger companies usually will.)

By Mike Grafton (Mike_Grafton) on Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 04:12 pm: Edit

I've got a Costco membership & Costco Citibank card. I charge everything on this card. Got $700 back last year.

By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Monday, December 01, 2025 - 01:31 pm: Edit

I do the same Mike, though I mainly put store purchases on it only. Then when I get a check from them I use it to buy discounted things like restaurant gift cards I know I am going to use or the $500 southwest gift cards when they go on sale for $429.

Feels like double-dipping if I can also get the flights on a sale.

By Mike Erickson (Mike_Erickson) on Monday, December 01, 2025 - 07:47 pm: Edit

>> $500 southwest gift cards when they go on sale for $429.

That's a 14.2% discount. Easy money!

--Mike