Play Ball!

March 31st, 2008. Cardinals Opening Day. Sort of.

I REALLY wanted to go to opening day. I wasn't able to go last year and something just didn't feel right. So when I was lucky enough to score tickets on-line Thursday I took that as a sign that I should be there.

I booked my flight to leave on Monday morning, land in St.Louis around 11am, then fly out Monday night around 8pm. I know, it's crazy, but it's OPENING DAY! This means baseball has offically beguan (and spring has arrived).

I have missed:

• Sea of Red


• Fred Bird


• The Cap Game


• High Fives


• Hot Dogs


• SUPER Nachos


• Pretzels (with 2 things of cheese)


• $9 Draft beer


• Ohhing, Awwing and Gasping all in unison.

What I don't miss? Rain delays. It was a great game, then it sprinkled, then it rained, then it kept raining. And... 2 hours later, the game is called-off and my flight is cancelled. I flew back to Chicago this morning and being the great friend I am, I am letting Beck and her husband go tonight. I tried. At least now my jerseys can offically become part of my wardrobe again.