Friends first: Bridget, whom I know from the SG comments and who is leaving momentarily for England;
The weather was spectacular--bright and sunny with some puffy clouds and perfect temperatures.
Having dragged everyone there for gates-opening, I hoped we'd get at least some long-toss... but what we got was a full BP that lasted close to an hour!
Followed, of course, by talking and laughter and then the game, which did not disappoint.
I'd love to claim that I prearranged Pedie's HR for Jenny and Masterson's win for Bridget, but alas, I can only say that I did know that Deb would appreciate the photo angles as much as I did!
Mikey Lowell in BP.
Sean Casey and Big Papi!
Wake, Casey, Casey's tongue, and Mike Timlin. ^_^
(If I keep smiling like this, my face is going to freeze this way. It really is.)
Mark Kotsay.
Justin Masterson.
And a few postgame...
I had such a good time today--so much fun, such wonderful baseball, such terrific company. It almost hurt a little when it was over. ^_^
Next year: Row of Awesome, the Return!