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Great TR Dyan! I'm not a fan of sitting under the overhang and if you sit too far up it gets boiling hot up there. My new favourite place to sit are the Monster Seats, but that won't happen too often.
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Okay, folks! for all your wonderful comments and patience!! We returned from a week at Normandy Farms on Sunday. Recuperating from that (unpacking, laundry, etc) and catching up on the boards has kind of gotten in the way of this TR. In any event, on with the show!
Now playing: Fun & Games at the Campsite
Day 4 – Saturday, June 30, 2007
Today I wore my blue Josh Beckett Red Sox shirt, so today was dedicated to Red Sox pitcher – Josh Beckett #19. Beckett joined the team last season and I wasn’t so sure what to make of him at the time, but he has turned out to be a wonderful addition to Red Sox Nation. Kyle & I were fortunate enough to see him pitch Opening Day this year and he did not disappoint. He was a member of the American League All-Star team earlier this month and is one of the most ‘winning-est’ pitchers around with a 13-4 record; 3.27 ERA. We Josh Beckett!
Okay, enough about Beckett and on with Day 4! We got up and hung out at the campsite most of the day. We had noticed quite a few people had ‘moved in’ the night before, so I took a picture of the surrounding sites as best I could. Pretty much all of the sites are full now, but some are kind of hidden behind other trailers & such.
We played cards for a couple of hours in our ‘screen house.’ First we played Rummy and again I had a come-from-behind victory! Of course, Kyle insists I was hiding cards under my skin since I didn’t have any sleeves, but I WIN!! I WIN!! I WIN!! Then we played Skip-Bo and Jeffrey won.
After we got tired of that, Kyle & Jeffrey wanted to watch Ghost Rider, so we went inside the Pop-Tart to watch that. I don’t remember much of the movie, so I think I was playing around on the computer. Slingo Quest is my guess.
Jeffrey was having a tough time with some allergies, so we decided to make yet another trip to Wal-Mart. We managed to find some stuff that we knew wouldn’t interact with all his medications. We also picked up a pair of sunglasses for Kyle to help at the race in the event of a lot of sun. We were running low on cereal (the boys love to snack on it), so we got some of that. We picked up a few other things, as well as a loaf of Italian bread for dinner this evening. The damage this time was about $37
On the way back to the campsite, we passed this store that we always say we’re going to stop at, but we never do. The guy who owns it carves statues out of wood & makes other items. We’ve watched it grow over the years and the items are really neat. I asked Jeffrey to slow down so I could take a couple of shots. He actually pulled off the road so I could get some for the trip report!!
There was even a touch of Disney!
Jack Sparrow!
When we arrived back at the campsite, we decided to make our gourmet meal of spaghetti & meatballs. I made meatballs the week prior to our trip and doubled the amount I normally make. I froze half of them for our trip this week. There’s something about having spaghetti & meatballs while camping. It just seems so gourmet out in the ‘wilderness.’
After dinner, we sat by the campfire and listened to the Red Sox game on the radio. Kyle & I made banana boats! Josh Beckett was pitching against the Texas Rangers. Unfortunately, the Red Sox didn’t have a great outing and lost to the Rangers 5-4.
With the race being tomorrow, we called it an early night. It was also getting pretty cold outside anyway. It also looked like the weather would be tolerable at the race too!!
The best thing today was just hanging out and basically doing nothing The worst thing today was Jeffrey’s runny nose The funniest thing today was Kyle insisting that Dyan cheats while playing cards The weather today was 60’s – 70’s – windy – much cooler in the evening
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Just getting caught up with your TR. What a great time you're having! I knew you were a Red Sox fan, but I had NO IDEA you were so into it that you know who all the players are and wear their #'s accordingly; very . Guess it's kind of like me and my soaps. BTW, that Josh Beckitt is leading man material; very easy on the eyes! Thanks for taking us to the game with you. I've never been to a baseball game before, and I've always wanted to go to Fenway. Someday...
Also, it was awesome that you got to be there on Roush Fenway night. My parents used to go to the NH NASCAR race every year with Dad's cousin and her husband and camp out. I've heard that on race weekends, the area around Loudon becomes the largest city in NH. They always said half the fun was checking out the neighbors' sites. One year, someone had a lifesize Gordon cutout, wearing a dress w/ pink curlers iattached to his hair, holding a sign that said "Girl Power". I have a picture of my parents next to it, holding all their Dale Jarrett #88 race gear. As you've probably guessed by now, I'm in agreement with those here who've said Jeff should've washed his hands after handling that #24 can!
Can't wait for the next installment. More please!
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Yes, there will be more! DH has been experiencing some serious medical problems, so we've been dealing with that. While I've been able to peruse the boards & post, I just haven't been able to keep my concentration long enough to write the next installment. I'm hoping to write it tomorrow night, as DH should be well enough to make it through an overnight at work. Here's hoping!
Now I'm really looking forward to going to the game. Such a cool ballbark. I'll have to find out where our seats are. So nice you had a preview of the stadium besides the dorky ticket website pictures.
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I'm just catching up with your TR, Dyan and I have to say that whilst the sporting references are completely lost on me, I love to read about them.
I'm not sure whether I've ever mentioned this, but when we were in Boston a few years back, there were some tickets available for the Red Sox game and Matt was desperate to go. The tickets were expensive so I refused to buy them, but instead we went on the Fenway Park tour (which was brilliant )
Anyway, in Chicago we did buy tickets to a Cubs game, and had a good time (even though I hadn't got a clue about what was going on) but I have always regretted not going to see the Red Sox game (and Matt has never let me forget it!). Maybe another trip to Boston is called for?
Sounds like a fab trip all round. And my, hasn't Kyle grown? Matt is still tiny. Perhaps I should start feeding him.
I knew you were a Red Sox fan, but I had NO IDEA you were so into it that you know who all the players are and wear their #'s accordingly; very . Guess it's kind of like me and my soaps. BTW, that Josh Beckitt is leading man material; very easy on the eyes! Thanks for taking us to the game with you. I've never been to a baseball game before, and I've always wanted to go to Fenway. Someday...
I didn't have too much of a choice, with my dad around. When my older brother just didn't like baseball (the HORROR!!!), he turned to me...I was a more than willing participant!! There is just something electric about Fenway & being at a game. Jeffrey was a fan when we got together, but now he's really getting into it too. To keep Jeffrey & Kyle well-versed on the Red Sox players, we play what I call the Red Sox number game (usually in the car). I call out a number and they tell me the name of the player. Great fun! Great fun!! Yup, I'm a dork!!
You should get to a game if you can, Lisa. You're not far from the Hall of Fame, are you? That's always a fun option too!!
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Maybe another trip to Boston is called for?
Sounds like a fab trip all round. And my, hasn't Kyle grown? Matt is still tiny. Perhaps I should start feeding him.
Karen! You should visit Beantown again!! I'm sure your crew would a game at Fenway, especially Matt!!
And, I don't know what happened to Kyle. All of a sudden he shot up like a foot in about 6 months time. Okay, maybe not a foot, but he grew at an amazing rate! Matt will grow....over night....I promise you!! Feeding him might be a good start!
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your description of the game. It could have been longer, I so want to get to Fenway!! More please???
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for all your wonderful comments and patience!! We returned from a week at Normandy Farms on Sunday. Recuperating from that (unpacking, laundry, etc) and catching up on the boards has kind of gotten in the way of this TR. In any event, on with the show!
shirt, so today was dedicated to Red Sox 
Josh Beckett was pitching against the Texas Rangers. Unfortunately, the Red Sox didn’t have a great outing and lost to the Rangers 5-4.
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. Guess it's kind of like me and my soaps. BTW, that Josh Beckitt is leading man material; very easy on the eyes!
Thanks for taking us to the game with you. I've never been to a baseball game before, and I've always wanted to go to Fenway. Someday... 
I have a picture of my parents next to it, holding all their Dale Jarrett #88 race gear. As you've probably guessed by now, I'm in agreement with those here who've said Jeff should've washed his hands after handling that #24 can!
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Karen! You should visit Beantown again!! I'm sure your crew would 
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