I spent a nice evening watching the Astros with Cary Brock, Jim Henkel, and Tomas Escalante. We started the evening at Inn at the Ballpark. A nice lobby to rangle a beer in preparation for the game. A great game – a 2-4 4th inning. That was the final, a grand slam home run. We … Read more
A friend just called me up with an extra ticket to see the astros. Ends up my favorite pitcher is returning from injury to pitch against Maddox. And they’re giving away bobble head dolls with him in a bulldozer. I don’t know what that’s about, perhaps the promotional sponsor is a construction company. 3pm game, … Read more
My friends John and Marsha were at the game and on the television on Sunday. They only live a few blocks from Wrigley Field, so they attend frequently. And if the Astros are in town, it can almost be guaranteed. I was getting ready for the Houston Roller Derby, so I missed them… Marsha says … Read more
So, where where you when Biggio hit 3000? Yeah, I don’t really care, either except that I’m sure his three hits helped in the Astros win. Yah, the Astros win! Mary O called me tonight, and has been planning her whole weekend around when Biggio might hit 3K. She didn’t want to miss it. I … Read more
This Saturday, 1 pm. Astros exhibition game vs. the Kansas City Royals. I have 4 tickets. Nunnally and I are going. If anyone else is interested, the first two comers get to join us. -b
I went to the Astros game tonight with Raymond. A buddy of his showed up and joined us with his new fiancé. It was a bit awkward when I already knew her. Anyway… Bottom of the 8th, down by two, two outs, one on, Berkman comes up. The Dodgers pull their set up man to … Read more