...so I get a phone call from my friend Sal at work and he asks if I want 4 tickets to the Phillies first playoff game with the Brewers. Of course, I say yes. Little did I know it was not going to be easy to use all four tickets. I figure I'll go local and call the guys who live the closest - we're working on short notice here...
First call to John - his answer, "Yes" (no surprise there)
Next call to Gerry - his answer, "where are the seats?" We negotiate and he decides to attend. (he also tapes the game for later analysis)
Call Michael - his answer, "I can't. I'm committed to playing golf with the brother-in-law, Bernie."
Timmy - "can't make it. I have my first meeting with teachers and parents in my new community leader role"
Paul - "can't make it. I can't sit in the seats with the two new knees. The rows are too close together and it becomes uncomfortable."
Alyce - I'd love to come but I'm taking some grandchildren to a doctors appointment.
Jason - I can't make it. I've had too much time off work (he went to Chicago for the Eagles game) and he doesn't want to ask the boss.
Bill Zee - he's already attending with clients
...you get the idea.
At the last minute, Michael calls to say he can make it. He had the golf date wrong! Off we go, taking the train from Oreland to Fern Rock and then the subway to the stadium...and back.
The Phillies win 3-1 and the BM's had a great time! Go Phillies!!
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When I told my boss I had a ticket for the game but I figured I had to turn it down because of the time I had taken off(Monday in Chicago, last week I drove from LA to Philly), the guy called me "AN IDIOT!" and asked "WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?"...
Uggghhh... Oh well, it's only been 15 years since the last playoff won, I'll make the next playoff win in 2023.
now you know Jason, it doesn't hurt to ask.
and the pictures keep coming...go to phillies.com/fanfoto - Pick this game from the list - go to Gallery 33 - you should see a shot of M & E taken by a 'staff' photographer.
Blaze, I've cleaned my calendar for the rest of the playoffs and World Series. Feel free to let me know where we'll meet for Game 2 today. I'll be standing by.
TJ (St.A All-Star) HR King and Lead Glove award winner.
the crazy thing is, someone left me a message yesterday - which I didn't get until last night, once I got home - he had two tickets for today's game. By the time I reached him this morning, he had given them to someone else. Missed it by that much... I ain't making this stuff up! Go figure.
The Phils passed the "mustard test" ...great game, great day all around. Felt like I was 13yrs old again, sittin' at Connie Mack...speaking of mustard, u shoulda seen John's sweater after the 1st inning hot dogs and cracker jax.. u also shoulda seen him falling in love with this fan he sat next to...she was cool and definetly into John...'cept till she saw the mustard...oh well, love is fleeting, but the Phils are not!! GO Fightins!!!
C'mon it's 1:20pm and I'm waitin' by the phone...Eddie, what's the problem? Might have to go to my son-in-law up in the "Box" Sec.117 ...geezz youz guyzzz...somebody call me, Subway ride is on me!
T'Mac, Harry, J'Mac, Eddie, Cooker...whas up wit dat? ...you guys are connected...howdja do it Eddie? Beeuutiful!
I can be ready in 10 minutes...the wife will understand...c'mon, we'll go to McFadden's and toast a few to "Whitey" and the old days...start with a few "dogs and pretzels" wash it down with a $7.00 brew and soak up the October sky and da Phils kickin' C.C.'s butt right from jump street! Call me!!!
I will even play the National Anthem on my Cello if I can get a ticket!!!
Hey Cooker, if the son-in-law needs added security in the luxury box call me. I usta be a cop and can provide references. I even drink domestic beer............... if it's free.
I can only sit here and cry!! These knees don't bend far enough under the body to fit in the seat. However, if anyone is up to a mini marathon... I'm in!
what,exactly, is Mr Lucky pointing at there?
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