> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julia Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 01:12 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: A gathering of vultures
>
>
> "Miller, Jeffrey" wrote:
>
> > > Or is this more the sort of fireworks that happen at the end of a
> > > sporting event? In that case, we won't need the
> orchestra, just a
> > > bunch of athletes and beer.
> >
> > ..and a military helicopter to lower a giant flag to start the show!
>
> Actually, what I had in mind was the sort of minor-league
> event that goes on not too far from my new place, where there
> are fireworks *after* the Friday games, and half the folks
> haven't managed to make it there by the 7PM start time due to
> problems in getting out of work and fighting their way there
> in the traffic. (Of course, I've only heard about it -- I
> haven't managed to go to a game yet. Maybe next month, with some
> friends....)
I miss minor-league ball; its everything I love about going to a baseball game without
the downsides.
Pros:
- guilty food like chedder fries & bbq sandwiches
- lots of beer
- fun cheering with a crowd
Cons:
- men's bathrooms
- cost of beer and guilty food
- crowds
-j-
