YANKEES

Here is Jack at Yankee Stadium. He can't believe he actually made it inside! They take their security VERY seriously here. We almost didn't get our backpack (the same one we have taken to every ballpark on this trip) inside ("This is New York, Ma'am!) But, thanks to the magical powers of our new friends Steve and Tom from Syracuse, who also helped us find our way on the subway, Jack got to enjoy the Yankees final season in their old home.



And you are all lucky to be able to experience it as well. Upon arriving, we realized that the camera battery was dead, and we didn't have the spare with us! We are thankful, once again, to the good people at Fan Relations, who provided us with a secure outlet to recharge.

Yep! It was Jason Giambi "Support The 'Stash" day here at Yankee Stadium!

Here is Giambi ('stash not visible from this angle) and our fellow Petaluman, Johnny Gomes, doing what they do best!





Although you can tell she was a beauty, she is showing her age. The seating area is well laid out, with a good view of the Bronx, but the lights buzz constantly, and we have yet to see a dirtier, more unkempt park. The halls are very small and obviously in need of a lot of work. Better yet, why don't they just replace them! Oh yeah! They will be!

No, we had never seen the grounds-crew dance the YMCA, either!

Of course, we were treated to verses of both "My Way" and "New York, New York"

And NO ONE sings God Bless America like Kate Smith - even if they have to pipe in a recording!

In traditional New York Yankees fashion, the fans stuck around until the bitter end ("It ain't over 'till it's over!), and were rewarded for their patience.

Bobby Abreu's double in the bottom of the 10th scores Derek Jeter earns him high-5's from his teammates, and wins the game for the Yankees. Fans erupt in joyful noise!

Just 32 more games to play in this old house!