Queen comes on singing “We Are the Champions” (if I knew how to embed it I would).
I might have mentioned a time or two that HHBL plays baseball in the summer months. And in the fall months too but that is a different story.
Today we will talk about the Northeast Ohio Roy Hobbes Masters Division, that would be those who are 48 and over. That would be HHBL. That would be the Kent Mudhens Masters.
And………
THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF THE MASTERS DIVISION!
Of course I went to the double header. You betcha baby!
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I am a boy scout in female form.
Maybe not. But there were a few fans.
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OK, maybe they were just talking about the line up.
But I like my version better.
OK, that isn’t what they say. But I can’t really tell you what they say, it would take too long. And some people might not understand and take offense. But they say it every time before every game.
You will just have to be left wondering.
A bit of mystery is always good for you.
That is what I like the most about the boys who play for the Mudhens. They just enjoy playing the game. They compete 110% but they don’t take themselves too seriously. There is a ton of laughter and ribbing and encouragement.
I think I might cry.
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And I REALLY like him in a suit.
Uhmmmmmm. I think I had better stop there.
Back to the game.
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And now I would like to brag on HHBL a bit. Power hitter. Yes. Stellar left fielder. Yes. He is what I might call an “inhibitor” when he is in left. He has a gun for an arm and can throw from left to home, beating the runner. That also means that he can throw, with amazing accuracy to any other part of the field. The other team doesn’t send runners as often as they might when HHBL is playing. In fact, with HHBL, Mark, Steve and Karl in the outfield, the Mudhens outfielders are the best in the league.
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I might like peanuts.
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But I am not sure that I really need a piece of paper to remember that particular incident and it’s aftermath.
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Still not telling you what they say. Sorry.
The game was hard fought.
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And I have to say that all that tension just makes me have to go to the bathroom. And that is a problem because the only place to take care of business is the one lonely Port-o-potty. Why can’t they make those things just a bit bigger. It would make things just a bit better, less up close and personal if you know what I mean. It isn’t the worst place that I have ever encountered. Remember these? But it doesn’t make the whole baseball experience the best. Thank goodness there was toilet paper.
And I didn’t take a picture of it. Aren’t you proud of me?
And finally, after almost 6 hours of baseball…..
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And then the party began.
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And so, we ate, we celebrated, we enjoyed the good memories from a great year.
Congratulations to Don, Don, Dave, Denny, Dan, Wade, Jerome, Jim, the other Jim, Tom, Karl, LeRoy, Kelly, Ronnie, Mark, Mike, Phil, Pat, Scott, Steve, the other Steve and Ted, the 2010 Northeast Ohio Roy Hobbes Masters Division Champions.
I can hardly wait for November and the tournament in Florida.
Whoo hoo! Thanks for sharing the fun!
ReplyDeleteYipee!!! Tell HHBL I said CONGRATS. That was a great read and set of pics.
ReplyDeleteWahoo!! Congrats to the champions. I love your baseball pics. You really captured the essence of American summertime.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the team!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun! (Especially the celebration part!)
ReplyDeleteYou are one dedicated wife! Did you actually sit through 6 hours of baseball? I won't even watch my hubby race cars for an hour...I could take some lessons from you. :)
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