
The season had finally arrived . All that had happened last year with the Mets was behind us. It was a fresh new start. I was extremely excited to go to opening day this year . I try to go every year to opening day, usually with Laurie aka The Met Jinx, but she was on vacation and I thought it was time that Papa L and I had a bonding day. Papa L in all his years of being a disgruntal Met fan had never experienced an opening day ever. I had a extra ticket and invited my Dad's High School buddy Mark to join in the festivites, and so my journey begins.
Mark picked my dad and I up at 10:45 sharp. We drove to flushing in the Chevy impala on what I might have to say was one of the georgous days that I have ever gotten on opening day . I was glad that Mark was driving which meant I was not leaving after the 6th in which my beloved father is known for leaving due to his fear of traffic. We arrived at Citi field at about 11:20 and began our search for the parking lot in which the cops can park. Mark is a retired officer of the law and figured he was entitled to some perks . To every single cop we approched, Mark would whip out that badge and instantly we were treated like royalty. As we finally approached the Marina where we were told to park (for free might I add), lo and behold it was packed . My luck . This had wasted lots of time for at this point it was noon and crowds were really coming in . Unable to avoid the inevitable, we paid 19 bucks to park which is a buck more than last year . The Citi Field staff that was directing traffic had wanted us to turn right but once again the handy dandy badge got shown and we were allowed to park in VIP. I am starting to think I need to get me one of these badges .
The impala pulled into a front row spot and we were facing a entrance labled Casey Stengle. Down further was another entrance labeled Tom Seaver. This was new from last year . I got that stomach ache that you get on the first day of school as we were getting closer to the main entrance. We entered the stadium and I noticed the Hall of Fame . This was another new addition to the stadium. The Hall of Fame has a lot of Mets memrobilia, such as our only two World Series trophies and the ball that Mookie Wilson hit to win game 6 of the 1986 world series. Sadly, I did not get to go in the museum, but I am sure I will be at plenty of games to make up for it . I was very pleased to see the new additions to the stadium. I am glad that the fans were heard. Many were (as I was) very displeased last year when they opened the stadium and it had nothing that stood out or screamed that this was a stadium for the Mets.
First thing is first, people. Before we even find our seats, I needed a dirty dog . I have been dre
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Opening Ceremonies proceeded with the introduction of both teams . Of course the Marlins got booed and on the Mets the following got the boo birds: Luis Castillo, Oli
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The pitching matchup was a good one . The Mets' Johan Santana was up against the Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson. Santana looked good and I witnessed something I have not seen in a long time. The Mets were actually
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-Lisa
Great blog Le! You made me feel like I was right there with you!(wish i was:() Gotta love Fred and his adorable Met outfit! I too was thrilled to start the season with a win! Lets hope it stays that way.Go Mets;)!!!
ReplyDeletep.s love the hair!(and i now can only think about the shea dog...yum!)