It Was a Hot One Today!

                                         Happy St. Patrick's Day!
John got up early and walked and I woke up when he got back.  We got our showers and headed to the cafeteria for breakfast.  When you stay in the Lazy Days CG they give you free breakfast and lunch tickets for as long as you stay.  We met up with our neighbors out back and joined them for breakfast.  We chatted for a while and then John left to get all the things we would need to take with us to the Phillies game like our jerseys, sunglasses, sunscreen and drinks and he picked me up at the main entrance.  We were driving separately from Katy and Mike because we wanted to come right back from the game to relax for the evening.  I called Bonnie on the way and they are back on the road again.  Problem isn't solved but manageable at this point.  They should be able to get home by this evening.  We got to the stadium about 12:00 and waited to meet up with Katy and Mike at 12:30.  They got there about 12:45.  We had good seats, but they were in the sun and the temp got into the low to mid 80's.  IT WAS HOT and those of you who know me, know how I sweat.  It was ugly!  We all left during the top of the 8th inning.  The Phil lost 5-3.  We had a good time, but did I mention it was hot.

Bagpipers entertaining outside the stadium before the game

 

A statue of a hall of fame Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton outside of Bright House stadium

 


That's what we're here to see!

 


Fell out of the sky and landed in the middle of the field

 

The honor guard from McDill Air Force base

 

Chase Utley up to bat.  The players wore green
uniforms for St. Patrick's Day

 

Now this guy really "uses his head" when he's working!

 

Ryan Howard hitting a single

 

Carlos Ruiz sends one to the outfield

 

Come on, Chase... get a hit!

 

The Phillies'O phanatic playing with the 1st base umpire

 

 

The Phillie Phanatic messing around with the fans

 

 

We were sitting just a few rows behind the Phillies dugout

 

 

Hmmm let me see if you washed your hair this morning.

 

John did good with the "selfie"

 

The beach along Tampa Bay that stretches
 all the way into Whiskey Joe's restaurant. 

 

Whiskey Joe's was a happening place!



Some fun decoration on the top of Hogan's Beach 

  I called Dad on the way home and he sounded great!  He and Mom are doing well.  We talked for about a half hour!!  When we got back we tried to find a Publix grocery store but had no luck.  Seems we decided to turn the wrong way when we got off the highway.  So we went to the restaurant in the CG called Exit 10 (it's the exit you get off of Rte 4 to come to Lazy Days) and had supper.

The napkin at the Exit 10 restaurant

  Then we checked our guide book and headed for Publix and Walmart to get a few things.  We got back just in time for The Voice.  Then I talked with a former co-worker of mine for almost an hour.  She let me know that another one of our co-worker's mother had passed away this morning.  I left a message for Bonnie to make sure they got home OK but I haven't heard from her yet.  Here's hoping and praying!!  By the way... sorry I have been so behind with my blogging.  I'll try to do better!!