But, I’m still going to Wrigleyville tomorrow, of course, just to cheer on the Crew!
I’ve never been to the historic Wrigley Field. Now that I think of it, I’ve never actually been to a stadium outside of Wisconsin. And I call myself a sports fan! Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to cheer on the Brewers at Wrigley, and maybe see a win, or at least have the opportunity to heckle some Cubs fans. *grin*
My new friend Johnny has a mini season ticket package for bleacher seats at Wrigley Field. As it turns out, he has some games in his package that he and his family can't make, including four bleacher seats for Wednesday’s game. Since he can't use them, Johnny kindly offered all four tickets to me and my friends before selling them on eBay. See, although he’s a Cubs fan, he’s a pretty decent guy because it’s an extremely generous offer, one that I couldn’t resist!
So, tomorrow, Eric, Justin, my sister and I are taking a holiday to spend the whole day bumming around Chicago, and then watching the game later that night. We will be crashing their stadium this time, of course, decked out in Brewers gear and ready to rumble with any smug Cubs fan. Knowing that they’re cocky down there, and frankly, because I’m getting sick of all of the bogus Cubs adoration, I might have to bring my knuckle dusters to put them in their place. I’m kidding. I have knucks, but I won’t bring them.
I just hope we (the Brewers) can pull off a win! Fans watched the Brewers make minced meat out of the Cubs on Opening Day. But, considering our pitching has been subpar and we’ve had an appalling inability to make runs recently, I might have to do a silent prayer before the game for a win, better yet, for a series win!
We will see what tonight’s game brings with Sheets pitching, hopefully a victory. A win might instill some confidence when we face the #1 team in the NL-Central and it may presage the outcome of tomorrow’s game as well.
I’m extremely excited and so, so grateful for the opportunity! I don’t know what’s more thrilling: taking an entire day off of work, going on a mini excursion, watching baseball in a different city, seeing a game at Wrigley Field, the prospect of fighting a Cubs fan, or witnessing the Brewers cream the Cubs (I’m keeping my spirits high). Either way, the day will be fantastic!
Thanks again for the tickets, Johnny! Sorry that I refuse to show even the slightest amount of love for the Cubs in your honor. I hope you can forgive me.
Okay, this might be a dumb question, but what are "knuckle dusters"?
Have fun in Chicago tomorrow!
Posted by: Amanda | April 29, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Brass knuckles. I fight old school...
Posted by: Karen | April 29, 2008 at 03:07 PM
LOL Karen. You have "knucks"? Hilarious! This entire post cracked me up!
Have a great time. Go Brewers!
Posted by: Rose | April 29, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Wrigley Field is my favorite baseball field so far. (NOT that I have been to many.. but over the years I've been to the Mets, Yankees, Boston (like in High School - so long ago I can't even remember the team name) and Wrigley Field. I am more of a social fan, I really don't watch the game (ducking peanuts and empty beer cups) I love all of the Roof Top seats of the neighboring houses.
Have a fabulous time!!! GO Brewers!!
Posted by: wfbdoglover | April 30, 2008 at 12:02 AM
I hope you had a great time despite, well, you know what.
I very much dislike the Cubs. :)
Posted by: Julia | May 01, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Go, Cubs, Go!
I hope you enjoyed Chicago, if not the outcome of the game. Unfortunately your Brewers won the series. I enjoyed listening to today's game on XM, that is until the 9th. I always enjoy listening to the conversation between Ron Santo and Bob Uecker, and hearing Uecker sing "take me out to the ballgame" at Wrigley.
Posted by: Johnny | May 01, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Peering out into cyberspace... Karen - are you there? Did you make it back?
Posted by: wfbdoglover | May 01, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Hey Johnny!
Yeah. It sucked. Well, the game did at least. I'll drop you an email later...and I'll fill in everyone else sometime this weekend.
Thanks again for the tickets! Aside from the massacre, we had a great time!!
Posted by: Karen | May 01, 2008 at 11:14 PM
doglover-
We made it back safe and sound; although, my pride is a little shaken after the 19-5 loss, but I'm hanging in there... Thanks for asking.
When I got back to my "real job" this morning, I found mounds of work to catch up on. Why does that always happen? It was only one day!
Needless to say, I'm kind of buried under work right now. But I still have several blogs to post when I have some free time this weekend, so hang in there and check back soon!
Until then, good night...
Posted by: Karen | May 01, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Oh good! I'm excited to hear what you have to say about the game on Wednesday. I enjoy your rants about the Packers, they crack me up!
Posted by: SuzieQ | May 02, 2008 at 09:01 AM
19-5 - OMGosh!!
Posted by: wfbdoglover | May 02, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Yeah. WTF? I knew we (the Brewers) would lose considering Suppan was pitching and it was the second game of the series, oh and then there's Turnbow... Still, I wasn’t expecting such a horrendous loss.
Since we won the series I'm okay, but I was pretty embarrassed to be at Wrigley in Brewers gear on Wednesday.
Oh well.
Posted by: Karen | May 02, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Ha Ha!! That's right... Brewer Wear!! Did you hid in the bathroom until most left???
(I'm laughing my can off right now visioning you)
Posted by: wfbdoglover | May 02, 2008 at 12:41 PM
The Brewers' fans "walk of shame" (as we all quitely shuffled out just after the 4th inning) was pretty amusing
Posted by: Eric | May 02, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Laugh all you want. There was no hiding, though.
Anyway, I'll have a full recap tomorrow. After all, I don't want to spoil all of the stories by telling them in the comments section...
Posted by: Karen | May 02, 2008 at 01:35 PM
I can't wait!!
Posted by: wfbdoglover | May 04, 2008 at 09:39 AM