The Braves were officially eliminated, meaning they will not win their 15th straight divisional title. It was amazing while it lasted boys, now JS get me some pitching, and throw in a solid leadoff batter while you’re at it! (PS I heard that Tom Glavine was not opposed to coming back to Atlanta, so work on that John!)
The top ten was set for the Chase for the Nextel Cup, but one big name was left out, Tony Stewart. Can’t we just take Kyle Busch out because he should have missed a race for his childish behavior earlier in the season? No, well then fine. But I’m so routing against him during the final 10, and totally routing for Dale Earnhardt, Jr., with my dark horse being one Jeff Burton! Actually, if he just wins a race during the final 10 I’ll call it a day.
The Giants were defeated by the Colts in a rather exciting game on Sunday. I say it totally lived up to the hype. I was wondering when they were just going to insert Archie Manning into the corner of the screen because they panned to him after almost every play. I was impressed with the Giants level of play. They have a super hard schedule in front of them beginning with Philly this weekend. Let’s Go Big Blue!
Us with the bleacher creatures
So Last night, I went to Yankee Stadium to watch the Yanks beat the Devil Rays. :( Rocco Baldelli, mentioned last month in a separated at birth with Kasey Kahne, did hit a leadoff homerun, so not all was lost.
Rocco Baldelli during his homerun at bat
I learned a few valuable lessons while I was there that I’d like to share with you. (Thanks Rachel for a few of these gems!):
1. The bleachers is an alcohol free area (knew that) so Stan’s across the street is the perfect place to liquor yourself up beforehand, but it’s going to cost you…$6 for a Bud Light (your welcome Dale, Jr.). Oh, and Katie mentioned to me that they do not sell wine there, so be prepared. Who gets wine at a bar across from Yankee Stadium? I think you’ll have to bring your own next time, lady over 45. PS you shouldn’t be at Stan’s in the first place if you’re over 30.
2. You cannot bring lotion into Yankee Stadium, or backpacks, or bottles (because it’s the Bronx and they can be used as weapons). Best to save said bottles for after the game when you have to venture through the Bronx to get to your car.
3. They do not sell French Fries in the bleachers section. So stop by Mickey D’s beforehand and pick some up!
4. If you yell a players name loud enough in the top of the first, they will turn around and wave. Bobby, Bobby, Bobby!
Bobby Abreu
5. Boston Red Sox suck and the Mets are not too far behind!
6. Thanks to the kind people behind me I learned many new stereotypes about Cubans and Dominicans. Apparently, the Cubans do not swim to Miami; they get on a tire and float to Miami. Good to know.
7. Whites do not age well. Don’t completely agree with it, as my mom and grandmother look 15 years younger than they actually are, and well I look like I’m about 17 and I’m so not!
8. Joe Mauer (my non-Braves AL crush) will not win the MVP but might win the batting title. The group behind me was not able to come to agreement on the batting title. But they all agreed that Derek Jeter deserved the MVP and the batting title and a World Series Ring. (So don’t agree with the last two!)
9. Apparently, people from Hoboken are short. I don’t know if Eli Manning or Kanye West would agree, but maybe Frank Sinatra would.
10. If you are in the bleachers, you cannot do the wave. The bleachers are above such childish things. But not completely above making fun of anyone in a Big Papi shirt or a Mets hat.
11. The other words to the YMCA.
12. If you yell at people to get up and sing the other words to the YMCA you will be escorted out of Yankee Stadium.
13. You cannot say “gay” but you can use all the four letter descriptive words you can think of while inside Yankee Stadium.
14. When bringing kids to the bleachers, it’s best to use earmuffs. (Think Vince Vaughn in Old School)
15. Box seats suck!
The view from our seats at Shea Stadium
On Sunday, I headed down to good old Shea Stadium where the Mets lost to the Dodgers (thank goodness!) and learned a few things there as well:
1) Check the hot dog buns for mold.
2) Nathans French fries are just as amazing in the stadium as at home.
3) Straws are located in the nifty straw holder that looks like a large cup.
4) Keith Hernandez used to be skinny.
5) You can’t move up to another section. (Well, it works at MSG and Continental!)
6) It’s best to get off the field when there is a 9/11 tribute going on, David Wright!
David Wright and Co being asked to leave the field
9/11 Tribute
7) Everything has an extra “W” even when it doesn’t make sense.
8) Bring your own soap as not all bathrooms have soap in the soap dispensers. Actually, maybe you should just bring a large bottle of purell because if you can’t use soap to wash your hands, everything you touch has been touched by the unclean hands of people after using the bathroom.
9) The airplanes are supposed to fly that close to the Stadium.
10) There is no such thing as an express 7 train on the weekends!
Random Quote:"Things Never Before Said By a NASCAR Driver"
10. Kasey Kahne: "Anyone know how to drive a stick?"
9. Jeff Gordon: "Does this gas taste funny to you?"
8. Jeff Burton: "I don't care much for country music or beer."
7. Mark Martin: "Switch the 'R' and the 'C' in 'racing' and you get 'caring.'"
6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: "Wow, Letterman looks so young in person."
5. Denny Hamlin: "You're looking at a guy who can drive 500 miles without taking a leak."
4. Kyle Busch: "A truly great driver doesn't mind asking for directions, am I right, ladies?"
3. Kevin Harvick: "It would be nice if the guys in the pits occasionally surprised me with a piece of carrot cake or something."
2. Jimmie Johnson: "The Nextel Cup is great, but what I'm really excited for is the Late Show Ventriloquist Week."
1. Matt Kenseth: "If you think I'm fast in my car, you should see me in the bedroom."
(The Top Ten Drivers on Letterman via nascar.com)
Tomorrow, the blog will go back to normal.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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