We went to the game yesterday, Memorial Day. It helped a lot that not only did Teacher Man get a deal on our loge seats but that was $1 Dodger Dog day. Made feeding the kids so much easier.
We had a certificate to turn in for 2 future tickets. After standing in line for 20 minutes Teacher Man was told that we had to go to a different level to turn that in. Arrrgghhh. Would have been nice if it had been printed on there.
When we parked the parking punks were yelling at us and other drivers to pull forward and keep our doors shut so others could park right next to us. Then we could have the "fun" of trying to carefully open our doors so the car next to us did not get dinged. Teacher Man did not hear them yell this and opened his car door wide so the space next to him could not be used. Then he ignored the parking punks while we got our stuff out of the car. It is not like the stadium was going to be sold out! There would be plenty of parking for all.
Nice mention of our military through out the day and a very exiciting game with the Dodgers winning over the Rockies 7 to 1. On the way to our car after the game, Lot 10, we saw exactly one police car and then when we lef the lot, at the next lot over (#8) there were 2 police officers on bicycles. That was it.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Long, long games
The Phillies went 19 innings yesterday and beat the Reds. I was reading about that game and here is some interesting statistics: It was the longest game for the Phillies since 7-7-93 when they beat the Dodgers in 20 innings and also the longest for the Reds since 8-8-72 when they beat the Dodgers in 19 innings.
I see a trend here. A trend I do not like.
I see a trend here. A trend I do not like.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Should have written about him 2 days ago
but I am a mom. I am very busy. (Aren't we all?) Harmon Killebrew died. One of the Minnesota Twins greats.
His full name was Harmon Clayton Killebrew. I have done a little poking around to see if that is who Clayton Kershaw is named after. I can't find anything to confirm that.
Some facts about the man:
In 1965 he helped the Twins go to the World Series (and then they lost to the Dodgers). He hit his only World Series home run and it was off of Don Drysdale.
Not only did he hit the most home runs of any baseball player of the 1960s, he was named to 11 All-Star teams.
For the franchise's first year in Minnesota, he was named the team captain.
In June of 1967 he hit the longest home run ever at Met Stadium and that shot landed in the 2nd deck of the bleachers.
One of the greats that will be missed. I am glad I got to tour Cooperstown where I learned about so many of these guys.
His full name was Harmon Clayton Killebrew. I have done a little poking around to see if that is who Clayton Kershaw is named after. I can't find anything to confirm that.
Some facts about the man:
In 1965 he helped the Twins go to the World Series (and then they lost to the Dodgers). He hit his only World Series home run and it was off of Don Drysdale.
Not only did he hit the most home runs of any baseball player of the 1960s, he was named to 11 All-Star teams.
For the franchise's first year in Minnesota, he was named the team captain.
In June of 1967 he hit the longest home run ever at Met Stadium and that shot landed in the 2nd deck of the bleachers.
One of the greats that will be missed. I am glad I got to tour Cooperstown where I learned about so many of these guys.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The week of Mother's Day
Had a very nice Mother's Day. Teacher man got my car washed for me. Teenaged girl baked a dessert for me. Son contributed to my walk-a-thon. Dog was in a good mood. And the Dodgers won!
The next day they lost. Then last night they won!
I also received an envelope from the Dodgers. I had written to them asking them to do a special promotion for Don Mattingly's, President Obama's, and my 50th birthdays (all this year). PR lady emailed back and asked for my address. I, stupidly, got excited. 2 weeks later I received a large manila envelope. In it there was a magazine, 2 discounts to a stadium tour, a sticker (I AM TURNING 50, NOT 5), and a certificate wishing me a happy birthday. I know they are out of money and can't make payroll, but still. Now they are running a promotion for a great price on tickets......to Monday's game. So if I lose a day of pay I can get great tickets.
I am still a Dodgers fan. I am still a Dodgers fan. I am still a Dodgers fan. I am still a Dodgers fan.
The next day they lost. Then last night they won!
I also received an envelope from the Dodgers. I had written to them asking them to do a special promotion for Don Mattingly's, President Obama's, and my 50th birthdays (all this year). PR lady emailed back and asked for my address. I, stupidly, got excited. 2 weeks later I received a large manila envelope. In it there was a magazine, 2 discounts to a stadium tour, a sticker (I AM TURNING 50, NOT 5), and a certificate wishing me a happy birthday. I know they are out of money and can't make payroll, but still. Now they are running a promotion for a great price on tickets......to Monday's game. So if I lose a day of pay I can get great tickets.
I am still a Dodgers fan. I am still a Dodgers fan. I am still a Dodgers fan. I am still a Dodgers fan.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
What about me?
With Mother's Day coming up, I have to ask the Boys in Blue, are you thinking about me?! I have a son-in-law who is a born and bred Cubbies fan, and you have to go and lose 2 to them?! I ask so little of you guys.
And now Either might be hurt? Broxton is losing his golden touch? McCourt...... (I am a mom. I have to take my own advice. If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. Thanks Bambi.)
At least Bin Laden was done away with this week.
I still hold out hope. Hope for the team. Hope that there will be a great giveaway with everyone turning 50 this year. Like Mattingly and Obama. I wrote to the Dodgers. We shall see. If they want the older fans, who are generally more well behaved and have the money to spend, they might consider it. I have watched the games on t.v. and seen the stands. They was way too empty!
And now Either might be hurt? Broxton is losing his golden touch? McCourt...... (I am a mom. I have to take my own advice. If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. Thanks Bambi.)
At least Bin Laden was done away with this week.
I still hold out hope. Hope for the team. Hope that there will be a great giveaway with everyone turning 50 this year. Like Mattingly and Obama. I wrote to the Dodgers. We shall see. If they want the older fans, who are generally more well behaved and have the money to spend, they might consider it. I have watched the games on t.v. and seen the stands. They was way too empty!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
What happened?
Jonathan B. - is it so hard to strike them out in the last inning? That was a crushing loss to the Marlins. So very hard to watch, so I decided to do laundry instead last night. My family thanks you Jonathan B.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Easter weekend
Had a very nice weekend. Spent a lot of time texting with my daughter and son-in-law who managed to score tickets to all 3 games in Chicago this weekend. Told my son-in-law that there is no crying in baseball. Day 2, the Dodgers lose so like a good sport I ignore his texts. My daughter put a picture of Davey Lopes up on her facebook wall just for me.
It was just announced that the Texas Rangers' former president will take over the Dodgers. Not sure how that will go. Like a good fan, I will stay tuned.
It was just announced that the Texas Rangers' former president will take over the Dodgers. Not sure how that will go. Like a good fan, I will stay tuned.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Another day, another take over
We are about 24 hours in to the Dodgers being run by the MLB. Thanks Bud Selig.
Yesterday was also Don Mattingly's 50th birthday. See my other post. I cannot say enough about 50th birthdays this year (hint hint) and the Dodgers should be doing some special promo for that (strong hint hint). Glad they won for him.
Read about Russell Martin using orange polish on his fingernails instead of tape to make sure the pitchers see the signals. Yeah, just yeah.
It is fun to watch young guys, like Jerry Sands, who come up and play in the big leagues. The joy they have doing it. The jump up and bump at the end of the win he does with his fellow outfielders Either and Kemp: just be careful. I am a mom. I have to say such things.
Yesterday was also Don Mattingly's 50th birthday. See my other post. I cannot say enough about 50th birthdays this year (hint hint) and the Dodgers should be doing some special promo for that (strong hint hint). Glad they won for him.
Read about Russell Martin using orange polish on his fingernails instead of tape to make sure the pitchers see the signals. Yeah, just yeah.
It is fun to watch young guys, like Jerry Sands, who come up and play in the big leagues. The joy they have doing it. The jump up and bump at the end of the win he does with his fellow outfielders Either and Kemp: just be careful. I am a mom. I have to say such things.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Another loss. The news is all about the first home Dodger game tonight since the beating of the Giants fan. More security is what we are promised, well I hope so. Not something I need my kids to see: the opposing team's fan being beaten. Why didn't someone get the license plate number? There is no way you can get away in that parking lot. Not with the lines I have experienced.
On another note, really Tony Gwynn Jr.? You just had to try stealing that base last night. Arrrgghh. I should have watched "Hoarding: Buried Alive" would have been less horrible. Although Teacher man refuses to watch that show with me. lol
On another note, really Tony Gwynn Jr.? You just had to try stealing that base last night. Arrrgghh. I should have watched "Hoarding: Buried Alive" would have been less horrible. Although Teacher man refuses to watch that show with me. lol
Sunday, April 10, 2011
When it rains.....
So the idea was to take the kids and I to Petco Park. We have never been there, though Teacher man has. Good idea. Spring break and all.
We arrive one hour early on Friday. We are enjoying the park, the music, and we are sure those clouds are not going to send rain. We take our seats and the game will not start at 7:00 but 7:30. Darn, but we sit. Lots of Dodger fans there. It starts then about a half hour later the rain comes. We were under the over-hang but here comes the fans trying desperatly to get out of the rain. After one hour of nice conversation by both Padre and Dodger fans, we had had enough. No telling when they would begin to play ball. We left and after about 1/2 hour on the road, they game has begun. At the top of the 9th, tied 2-2, at 1:40 a.m. the game was called again. But the Dodgers won the next day in the 11th inning, then a 20 minute break, and the next game started.
Dave Roberts, a past Dodger favorite of both Teacher man and I is the Padre's first base coach. Between he and Davey Lopes (sigh) there is going to be a lotta base stealing this season. It will be fun to watch.
Padres did a nice tribute to Duke Snider, who had once worked for them.
We arrive one hour early on Friday. We are enjoying the park, the music, and we are sure those clouds are not going to send rain. We take our seats and the game will not start at 7:00 but 7:30. Darn, but we sit. Lots of Dodger fans there. It starts then about a half hour later the rain comes. We were under the over-hang but here comes the fans trying desperatly to get out of the rain. After one hour of nice conversation by both Padre and Dodger fans, we had had enough. No telling when they would begin to play ball. We left and after about 1/2 hour on the road, they game has begun. At the top of the 9th, tied 2-2, at 1:40 a.m. the game was called again. But the Dodgers won the next day in the 11th inning, then a 20 minute break, and the next game started.
Dave Roberts, a past Dodger favorite of both Teacher man and I is the Padre's first base coach. Between he and Davey Lopes (sigh) there is going to be a lotta base stealing this season. It will be fun to watch.
Padres did a nice tribute to Duke Snider, who had once worked for them.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Fun weekend and a birthday plea
4 games, one loss and 3 wins. One Giants fan beaten up which is not cool, not cool at all. I hope no kids witnessed that attack. We Dodger fans are better than that!! Teacher man (aka husband) and son are going to a Giants game in a couple of months. Son has never been to that stadium. They will not be wearing their Dodger gear for fear of someone wanting to retaliate. Sad.
Now, onto my birthday. Someone besides Obama is turning 50 in August. That would be me. I really, really, really want to sit in those seats that look like a box, or like certain Hollywood bowl seats. I think they are $200 each. No can do. But I am full of hope. So wish me luck as I pray for tickets. (I want to sit in each section of Dodger stadium. That is a goal. Well that and to win the Pillsbury bake off.)
Which reminds me the pecan orange cake I made for friend's birthday this weekend was a big hit.
Now, onto my birthday. Someone besides Obama is turning 50 in August. That would be me. I really, really, really want to sit in those seats that look like a box, or like certain Hollywood bowl seats. I think they are $200 each. No can do. But I am full of hope. So wish me luck as I pray for tickets. (I want to sit in each section of Dodger stadium. That is a goal. Well that and to win the Pillsbury bake off.)
Which reminds me the pecan orange cake I made for friend's birthday this weekend was a big hit.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Opening day!!
Here it is - March 31st. The long awaited opening day.
Great weather - check.
Able to leave work early - check.
Dinner in the crock pot - check.
"I Love L.A." uploaded on the MP3 player - check (thank God for teenagers - you heard me right.)
Arranged a ride for my kid to her night time group - working on it.
It is a new team and a new season. Always exciting. I heard they will wear #4 on their jerseys to remember Duke Snider.
GO DODGERS!
Great weather - check.
Able to leave work early - check.
Dinner in the crock pot - check.
"I Love L.A." uploaded on the MP3 player - check (thank God for teenagers - you heard me right.)
Arranged a ride for my kid to her night time group - working on it.
It is a new team and a new season. Always exciting. I heard they will wear #4 on their jerseys to remember Duke Snider.
GO DODGERS!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Waiting for Opening Day
While I take my seam ripper (which is funny if you know me because I do not sew) and slowly remove the m-a-r-t-i-n letters from my favorite jersey, leaving the 55 to see who will be assigned that number next (remember when Orel Hershiser had it?), I ponder my team. I probably should be helping my daughter with World History, but really, what is important here?
Anyway, for Christmas I received 2 tickets to any game from my boss. I also got Dodger blue ear buds and Joe Torre's book. Then there was the jewelry, lotion, and assorted other stuff all women are suppose to get. I want to go to a game when they give away the Dodger snuggie. Teacher man just laughs at that. He wants to go sometime in August when school is out. We will probably go in May for our anniversary.
Then there is a game in Vegas Teacher Man told me about. Dodgers play the Cubs. Have I mentioned that oldest daughter married a Cubs fan? A Cubs fan! Where did we go wrong? On a serious note, he is a wonderful son-in-law and one great memory I have from their wedding is sitting at the table with his dad (Cardinals fan), son-in-law (the aforementioned Cubs fan), and their pastor and his wife, White Sox fans, and talking baseball. Good times!
Anyway, for Christmas I received 2 tickets to any game from my boss. I also got Dodger blue ear buds and Joe Torre's book. Then there was the jewelry, lotion, and assorted other stuff all women are suppose to get. I want to go to a game when they give away the Dodger snuggie. Teacher man just laughs at that. He wants to go sometime in August when school is out. We will probably go in May for our anniversary.
Then there is a game in Vegas Teacher Man told me about. Dodgers play the Cubs. Have I mentioned that oldest daughter married a Cubs fan? A Cubs fan! Where did we go wrong? On a serious note, he is a wonderful son-in-law and one great memory I have from their wedding is sitting at the table with his dad (Cardinals fan), son-in-law (the aforementioned Cubs fan), and their pastor and his wife, White Sox fans, and talking baseball. Good times!
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