YAWN. There--I've said it. I know, I know, I fail to appreciate the nuances of the game, etc etc. But, yawn. I would rather watch paint dry. There. Now that's done, the fans among you can get back to cheering and waiting for the first pitch.
Dawne
If you thought baseball was boring then you've never tried watching a three-day cricket match which resulted in a draw
(1) I'm with you, Dawne. If I HAVE to go to a game (like if my kid is playing) you can be sure I will have my book and my needlework with me. (2) The only thing I ever liked about cricket was tea in the pavilion at the intermission.
Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
I knew I liked you for a reason.
Actually, baseball is ok IF and ONLY IF, you are there
I loved baseball way back when my father dragged me to the Brooklyn Dodger games in Ebbets Field way back when. Now, I can take it or leave it.
The Mets training and off season stadium is just down the road from me and although it brings a lot of money to our little area, it ties up traffic something fierce.
Lucille
I agree! But that's only because of the food! There's nothing like a good hot dog and tray of nachos to make a boring sporting event tolerable. That, and the people watching.
Jinx
Oh but I have, David played for the navy years ago and not going was putting up a black but going was dismal. Then there came the year when I was torn as to what I would do but elected in the end to march with the other CND protestors to the Nuffield Club - David always said it was his worst moment, to see me march through with the kids in the pram, banners flying and he hoping the kids didn't see him and call to Daddy :)
I think I would take cricket over baseball though. Great big steroided males, spitting, scratching their crotches and a game that like cricket moves at the speed of molasses going uphill.
How much does the hot dog cost at those events ? I have heard the price is extortionate.
It wasn't always like that and maybe it will go back to what it used to be.
Yeah, totally not worth it pricewise, but most of the time when I've gone to games it's been because the ticket was free so that kind of evens it out. And, like buying popcorn at the movies, it's all part of the experience.
Jinx
Don't hold your breath !
I'd rather be knitting or stitching! Here I am, at the start of another baseball widow's season.. my hubby and his best bud have bought a Baker's Dozen for the Reds on Sats spread over the whole season..they upgraded this year, guess they got tired of being sunburned all the time!! I know just enough about baseball to really annoy my DH..though I might go when the Reds have a Stitch N Pitch..
Donna in S. Indiana
If I counted my self as a sports widow, it would be year round. Baseball, football, hockey, with lots of overlap.
Thank goodness DD plays hockey, so there is something else to think about.... C
But you can do other things while watching the grass grow, err, baseball. Personally, I'd rather play than watch. And I'm fine when I'm coaching the softball team, but can't deal with watching on TV. I can if we're at the stadium, out in the fresh air, with decent seats.
Definitely better than watching a cricket match.
ellice
This is a picture. Brougth a memory to me. The first really English wedding I went to was held at the little church in one of the villages at Southen. Reception at small farm owned by family's best friends. Bride, a little younger than I, her dad, my colleague and "adopted" dad in England. Anyhow, I helped out a lot at the church with teas, etc. So, the adults thought it would be lovely (hah, hah) to have me seated for the reception (under the marquee of course) at a table with the vicar, who was single (divorced, in his 40s, I was about 30 then). The kicker, of course I' M a visiting scientist at a UK MoD facility in the area, and work for the US DoD - which the close people all kind of know what agencies we work for. The vicar, a big activist in the CND - wearing his button at the wedding reception. So, not only amd I Jewish, but have to go thru the wedding with the lovely CND campaign chat. The others at the table were heartily amused, and the FoB & MoB kept dropping by to see how I was doing...and chuckle. I do believe that I drank a great deal of wine!
Well, all ballplayers aren't huge (unlike football) or steroided - though sadly some big names are. And it does move a bit more...you just have to focus on the athleticism of some of the amazing fielding plays. On the whole, I don't think either is watchable on TV, but if you're there, it's more social and outside enjoying hopefully good weather.
Ellice
Depends on the stadium. The best is for people who go to AAA ball, the highest minors - play is usually good, tix very cheap, and refreshments a bit cheaper. IIRC around here it's about $5 for a loaded hot dog. Staiums make their money on the refreshments - no doubt about it.
Ellice
Take your own! When I used to take grandchildren to movies we would take our own pop and something to eat. I found that although it was frowned upon, nobody quite dared say anything to me.
The kids learned something from that, don't be brow beaten into inflated prices !
Oh the memories of going to Lords with my dad, for the Middlesex games, especially if they were playing his team, Sussex. In the era of the wondrous Dennis Compton. I remember I had his picture on my bedroom wall next to Prince Philip. Now that definitely ages me.
Gillian
Dennis Compton - there's a blast from the past. I remember him in the Brylcreem advertisements.
Actually Sheena, bringing your own food in to most sports arenas, fields, what have you, is not allowed. Even a candy bar in your purse is a no-no....
Cheryl
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