Life, etc.

The (Minor) Boys of Summer

Ah baseball! Last night we took the family to a Somerset Patriots baseball game. The 5th grade class at my son's school sang the National Anthem so the school sold tickets to get a bunch of people out there. It was a lot of fun since my son got to see people from his class while at the game. With the Yankees in the crapper, it was really nice to just go out and actually see a good game. And, while they lost last night, the Patriots are first in their division.

I always forget how fun minor league games can be. Even in "bad" seats, you can still actually see the players. You can hear the the ball hit the catcher's mit. And when you hear the crack of the bat, you still have time to see where the ball is going, not watch the replay. It's a great way to kill a few hours on a lazy summer afternoon.

Jimmy V. Recap

Well, we suck. At least the last few minutes of the game were exciting - despite the outcome.

However, I had a great time seeing everyone and I ran into a friend that I hadn't seen in at least 5 years - so the night wasn't a total loss. Also, a couple observations about colleges:

• It strikes me (and I could be biased) that Syracuse has a really good connective bond among people. With 12 years gone by since I graduated, many of my current friends are from SU and I randomly meet people and form at least acquaintences just by wearing an SU t-shirt. Other schools, I've noticed, just don't have a similar pre-exisiting bond. Again, I could be biased (and it could be the two or three beers from the Garden speaking).
• Is it just me or did you ever notice that when asked where they went to college, people from Harvard who are around people NOT from Harvard almost apologize that they went there? An SU friend brought a friend from Harvard to the game tonight and as we got talking I asked where he went to school. In sotto voce, he said "Harvard." I've noticed this on a few occasions with different people and it always strikes me as strange. It's a great school - no reason to be ashamed of it. And, if they think that I might think that they think they are better than me, well PUH-LEEZE! don't pitty me. I'm just fine thank you. I don't mean to sound bitter - this guy was a really nice guy and we had a great conversation. It just strikes me as funny.

Anyway, hopefully the next Orange outting will be more successful.

FINALLY!!!!!!

After a year-long losing streak, the Orange finally, FINALLY, win one!

Sometimes It's Really Hard Being Orange...

Not a proud day for Orangemanmike as the 'Cuse took yet another loss - that's 11 losses in a row for anyone counting. Iowa practically tried to give us the win by pass interfering and we still couldn't do it. At the 2nd OT, we had FIVE attempts from the 2 yard line and C-H-O-K-E-D. Did The Bone watch this game too?