Friday, April 27, 2018
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
Mets won 5 to 1
It was a three-hour drive into San Diego from our hotel, even though the GPS assured us it was ninety minutes (which it was coming home after the game)! We thought that leaving at 2:00 would avoid rush hour, but apparently not. Parked about two blocks away, took the elevator, walked right into section 117 and sat down. While I was out getting a drink, Jim found out we were in the wrong place — we were in row 44 and our seats were in row 1! First time he ever got to sit right on field level so that was a nice surprise. Almost forgot, the ball girl gave him a game ball as well.
Jim with the person next to him; My view for the whole game!
When the guy moved his chair I could see the pitcher between him and the ball girl.
Jim learned to take a selfie! Me and the Padre.
Looking up and the Scoreboard.
All the concessions were either a long walk up the ramp or up the steps. We had found a pennant and mascot on the way in, so just got our food from the food vendors — hot dogs, peanuts, and a churro. I had never had one before. It is basically fried dough, somewhat like a donut, covered with cinnamon sugar.
Today’s Special
San Diego Padres Tree
What we call our “football tree” can, obviously, also be made as a “baseball tree” with whatever team colors and logo you choose. Today the Padres wore their brown and yellow uniforms, as did the Padre (mascot), but they also have blue and white and several other colors.
Nowell 1139 Tree with flat oval 13″
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shown here Atlanta Braves tree painted by a student
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Today was a day of rest between ball games. I finally did yesterday’s post this morning and then got some catalog work done on the computer. I have been trying to get the posts done each evening but sometimes the internet connection is too slow, and this time I was just too tired.
This afternoon Jim’s good friend, Joe, stopped in for a visit. You may remember him as the Best Man at our “wedding” in February. Joe lives in Indiana but does some consulting work which often takes him to California. We had a nice visit and were able to reminisce about old times and catch up on life happenings throughout the years. [That’s Joe on the right and my sister, Linda, on the left.]
We had a nice dinner tonight at a restaurant called Marie Callender’s. When the name came up on the car GPS list of restaurants, we jumped at the chance to visit. (
ame time wasn’t until 4:30 but we were in the park at 2:30, long time since breakfast. So we each indulged in a super duper Dodger Dog; a huge beef sausage wrapped in Applewood bacon + peppers & onions. Yum!
Another travel day, not quite as long as some but still tiring. Instead of seeing mountains off in the distance, they were on either side of us (and off in the distance, too). Rocks and sand and what looked like weeds for miles and miles along Interstate-10. It sure was nice to see green grass again once we got to California and back to civilization!
Today we have something completely new and different to share with you. Our oldest son, Jimmy, is starting an online tee-shirt business.
Today is a day to relax and recuperate from all the walking I did at the baseball stadium! Should have practiced walking more at home before leaving for vacation. LOL
This picture of plants on the coffee table in our living room inspired Today’s Special. We are offering 
Chase Field in Phoenix
Another travel day, this time from Albuquerque, NM to Scottsdale, AZ. My backside is definitely thankful to be out of the car! It took us a whole week but we finally made it to the beginning of the baseball tour. The first game is tomorrow in Phoenix. We get to stay here in the Scottsdale Holiday Inn Club Resort until Tuesday morning when we head to California.
Today was a day of rest in Branson,
The show was very extravagant with stories of settling the west, complete with buffalo, longhorn steers, and wagon trains. Then there was fancy riding, including going through fire, riding off the side, and barrel weaving. There were competitive games, some including folks from the audience. And, of course the grand finale pictured here.
We were seated at a continuous one-sided table where everyone could easily see. Dinner was served during the show (without utensils) and was way more food than either of us could eat. As you can see, there is a whole Cornish hen on each plate, plus fresh ham, potato, corn, biscuit, a soup appetizer, and an apple turnover dessert.
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