Perfect timing for the new plan

[susandennis]

Julie, of Julie and Erica who share the seats next time at the ballpark, left at 9 pm citing 'school day'. (Erica was in Dallas.) It was the top of the 6th inning. We were ahead 6-3. It was a good game. Assuming she was parked nearby, Texas had tied the game before she got to her car. And then they scored in the 8th and we came back with 2 runs and then they tied it in the 9th.

By this time, it was late but what did I care? I didn't have to get up fer nuthin. The three seats on my right - which are casino giveaways - were occupied by 3 women who were there only for the free drinks. They arrived in the 3rd. Took selfies through the 4th. Checked Facebook in the 5th 'Oh! that's what the protests are for. Israel. They killed a bunch of people and now people are protesting Israel. That's stupid. How can you protest a whole country??' For the 6th and 7th, they discussed the new boyfriend of one of them. And, at least once a half inning 1 or more of them got up and trampled across me even though going to their right was 3 seats shorter of a trip. Finally, gratefully, they left at the end of the 7th.

I do not mind at all when people leave. Unless it's the vocal fry triplets, I don't even think bad about them. (Trust me, I felt naked without a black robe the way I was judging those bitches.) I love the extra room around me. And, those that are left, they are focused on the game. There's no more beer for sale. There's only the game. And it's actually pretty fun to be surrounded by people who are there just for the game.

By the end of the 10th, I had the row to myself. I could get up and go pee! I never get to do that in the middle of a game. It was liberating. Bottom of the 11th. 2 outs. We win. It was wonderful and the dozens of us remaining cheered very loudly.

I got home at 12:15. I haven't seen midnight in many years. It wasn't that impressive.

Today is way cooler. Yeah!!! The air conditioner is resting and the door is open and all is quiet. I just saw the house cleaner on the front door cam so I guess I'll wrap this up and get ready to head on out to Walmart and other errands. The ballgame today is at 12:30 so I need to get back before the traffic hits.

Comments

[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

We often take (silent) bets on how long folks will stay at the game. Our seats are the opposite of yours -- up in the 400s, but right behind home plate. Some of the folks up there are true baseball fans who don't want to or can't spend a lot on games -- we get a *great* view of the field adjusting, and we can read strikes pretty well. But a *lot* of folks are there with friends, as an alternative to "renting" a table in a restaurant. All they do is take photos, text, and talk to each other.

I hold up the number of fingers corresponding to the inning when they'll leave.

I'm right more than 90% of the time :-)

[susandennis]

That's a fun game! I was actually surprised last night by who stayed and who left. And when they left. There were several groups who are die hards and I would never have put them on the leave early list who did jump ship.

I would have thought I was more ok with people who come to the game for reasons other than the actual game, but these chicks last night just pushed my buttons. So probably I'm a little higher on the horse than is appropriate : or at least nice.

[meowmensteen]

You beat me in fandom. I went to bed at ten, and had to look up the score in the morning paper.

[susandennis]

That's actually, probably what I would have done had I not been there.

[rsc.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen midnight in many years. It wasn't that impressive.

What, you were expecting coaches turning into pumpkins or something?

[susandennis]

Yeah, something like that... maybe a clue as to why so many are awake then and if I needed to change my ways. Nope.

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

Staying out past midnight, I'm impressed!! Ha.

[susandennis]

You know me - party animal!

[mhaithaca.livejournal.com]

What's the deal with the free drinks? Are you in a section where there are drinks for everyone? Or do their casino comps come with a continuation of the booze they'd be plied with if they were at the casino?

I know Cornell added some fancy box seats where there's "waiter" service (kinda) for the concessions, but I think the hockey fan still has to pay for their own. And there's no booze, though I gather they've actually been contemplating it.

[susandennis]

Yep. The Diamond Club is a fab package. You get seats in the first 9 rows behind home plate. You get a huge delicious buffet meal before (and during the first half) of the game. Free drinks of anything you could possibly want from 2 hours before the game until the bottom of the 7th inning. Also included is seat side serving. You can order whatever you want (hot dog, cheeseburger, popcorn, etc + beer, wine, pop, etc) from your seats and they will deliver.

The tickets are pricey but the package is magnificent.

The three seats to my right are bought by the casino and given to big winners as prizes. Some winners are into it and some, like the other night, just come for the free food and drink.