And finally, there's the Red Sox game from Friday. Pretty decent seats, but I didn't expect great seats to such a high-demand game. I was pretty surprised to see the game sold out too. Mitch really wanted to go while he was in town so I found these seats in the 141 section.
The crowds at Red Sox games are always fun. And the Mariners won, so that makes it even better.
After the past 3 games, my voice is done (trying to outcheer Red Sox fans is pretty much impossible). So no more games for a while. Plus, it's exhausting getting home so late and being out in Seattle every evening (dealing with traffic, parking and so on). Besides, sometimes, I'd rather just watch at a local bar instead.
Saturday, August 04, 2007
08.01.2007 - Wednesday vs Angels
Then, the next day, Jay gets these tickets from his boss as a 'thank-you'. I'm like, "Eh, I usually don't like sitting in section 129, since it's behind home plate and I like being on third base, but I'll go with you since you've never ever been to a Mariners game."
Well, I guess when the seats are in row 11, you can see a lot more of the action. Plus, these 4 scouts were seated next to us and obviously had their eyes on King Felix. One of them had a huge 'red' Championship ring on, but I couldn't tell from which team (I'll assume Red Sox or Cardinals).
This game was as exciting as they get. Both teams needed to win this game, since they're in the same division and only a couple games apart.
And, this game had everything... from the playoff atmosphere, to the David vs Goliath aspect (Anaheim had a couple home runs, Seattle had nothing)... it even had a blown save by JJ Putz and a blown squeeze play by the Mariners.
Around 9:25 PM, we all got up on our feet, expecting the last out by JJ, and next thing you know, we're going into extra innings.
The game eventually ended in the 12th, around 11:30 PM. It's one of the most exciting games I've ever been to. The only other exciting game that comes to mind is the one where I saw tons of people get kicked out in our section, saw Charles Gibson (ABC News Anchor I think), Jay Buhner, and there was a ton of extra activity going on during the game.
Well, I guess when the seats are in row 11, you can see a lot more of the action. Plus, these 4 scouts were seated next to us and obviously had their eyes on King Felix. One of them had a huge 'red' Championship ring on, but I couldn't tell from which team (I'll assume Red Sox or Cardinals).
This game was as exciting as they get. Both teams needed to win this game, since they're in the same division and only a couple games apart.
And, this game had everything... from the playoff atmosphere, to the David vs Goliath aspect (Anaheim had a couple home runs, Seattle had nothing)... it even had a blown save by JJ Putz and a blown squeeze play by the Mariners.
Around 9:25 PM, we all got up on our feet, expecting the last out by JJ, and next thing you know, we're going into extra innings.
The game eventually ended in the 12th, around 11:30 PM. It's one of the most exciting games I've ever been to. The only other exciting game that comes to mind is the one where I saw tons of people get kicked out in our section, saw Charles Gibson (ABC News Anchor I think), Jay Buhner, and there was a ton of extra activity going on during the game.
07.31.2007 - Tuesday vs Angels
So there's a little debate running around in my head, as to where to sit at Safeco Field.
I share season tickets with a friend, but those seats are soooo good, we usually sell them for over face value.
But I get this other hook up on Tuesday. It's guys night out... 5 tickets at 3rd base, 3rd row... SWEET seats. I thought seats couldn't get any better. And we were playing division rivals (LA Angels).
We go down 0-6 in the 3rd inning, and eventually lose 0 to 8. It was a total bummer.
The highlights of the game were the prefunking Scotty and all of us did, and meeting the Beckham / Posh Spice look-alike couple with their cute baby Damien (as pictured).
PS, the rally caps did not work that night.
So, great seats, great company, but crappy game. And over $300 spent on tickets, not a good deal for that night...
I share season tickets with a friend, but those seats are soooo good, we usually sell them for over face value.
But I get this other hook up on Tuesday. It's guys night out... 5 tickets at 3rd base, 3rd row... SWEET seats. I thought seats couldn't get any better. And we were playing division rivals (LA Angels).
We go down 0-6 in the 3rd inning, and eventually lose 0 to 8. It was a total bummer.
The highlights of the game were the prefunking Scotty and all of us did, and meeting the Beckham / Posh Spice look-alike couple with their cute baby Damien (as pictured).
PS, the rally caps did not work that night.
So, great seats, great company, but crappy game. And over $300 spent on tickets, not a good deal for that night...
Racing Simulator in Bellevue
So... one of the events for Mike's bachelor party was doing a NASCAR simulator in Bellevue. Everything was going okay, until the software crashed and the Windows screen popped up as I was driving down a race track. It was painful to sit through having all the computers restart. I probably wouldn't recommend this event for a bachelor party. Maybe a children's birthday.
Morning After...
So what happens the morning after a night out at Club Venom?... Everyone needs time to recover. Which is why there were like 20 familiar faces at Pho Hoa on Gilman in Issaquah. Here are Scotty and Mindy.
Venom isn't usually where I hang out... but special circumstances and "reasons to celebrate" meant that's where all my friends would be.
But being "27" and all, I may never go back unless I want to be one of those creepy older guys who hangs out at dance clubs.
Venom isn't usually where I hang out... but special circumstances and "reasons to celebrate" meant that's where all my friends would be.
But being "27" and all, I may never go back unless I want to be one of those creepy older guys who hangs out at dance clubs.
Congratulations Ryan!
Ryan!
Natalie Michelle Erickson is officially the youngest person I've ever held in my arms. She's beautiful. And has hair.
Congratulations. I'm glad she's healthy and I'm glad I could be there with you guys.
Natalie Michelle Erickson is officially the youngest person I've ever held in my arms. She's beautiful. And has hair.
Congratulations. I'm glad she's healthy and I'm glad I could be there with you guys.
2007 Street of Dreams
Even though I screwed this picture up (the bus ride was bumpy), it's easy to make Joe and Francie look good together.
This year's Seattle Street of Dreams wasn't as impressive as the past few years... but they had an admirable theme, "Keep it under $2 million." The most expensive home was just under $2 mil, and most were around $1.6 mil. Seeing how ones in the past were so 'over the top', it was nice to see what could be done with much less money. I didn't take as many pics this year... maybe I'm officially spoiled now with my newer house and all, but a lot of the fixtures and final touches were similar to the ones in my house. So I didn't feel the need to take pictures of things that I'm used to everyday.
Anyway, the company was great though. Francie, Joe and gang know how to have a good time.
This year's Seattle Street of Dreams wasn't as impressive as the past few years... but they had an admirable theme, "Keep it under $2 million." The most expensive home was just under $2 mil, and most were around $1.6 mil. Seeing how ones in the past were so 'over the top', it was nice to see what could be done with much less money. I didn't take as many pics this year... maybe I'm officially spoiled now with my newer house and all, but a lot of the fixtures and final touches were similar to the ones in my house. So I didn't feel the need to take pictures of things that I'm used to everyday.
Anyway, the company was great though. Francie, Joe and gang know how to have a good time.
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