Jack got to meet the Philly Phanatic!
Tonight patriotism was the name of the game. The location couldn't be a more perfect place to celebrate our nation's Independence Day, and Philadelphians know how to do it right. There were representatives from all of our armed services, special presentations and ceremonial first pitches, and "presenting of the colors" done right! (Unfortunately for our poor, aching ears, membership in the armed services is NOT a guarantee that one can carry a tune. There were dogs howling all over Philly at both the National Anthem and God Bless America! But it didn't dampen our patriotic spirit! )
As always, we met wonderful people at the game. The folks sitting in front of us had driven in from New Jersey. They are BIG Mets fans. They had a lot of questions for us about our trip, and where we are headed. We now have specific (locals') directions on how to get from our hotel to the New York games on public transp. Way to go Mets fans!
The rally caps worked tonight, with the Phillies pulling out a win in the bottom of the 9th, making it a final score of 2-3.
Tonight patriotism was the name of the game. The location couldn't be a more perfect place to celebrate our nation's Independence Day, and Philadelphians know how to do it right. There were representatives from all of our armed services, special presentations and ceremonial first pitches, and "presenting of the colors" done right! (Unfortunately for our poor, aching ears, membership in the armed services is NOT a guarantee that one can carry a tune. There were dogs howling all over Philly at both the National Anthem and God Bless America! But it didn't dampen our patriotic spirit! )
A flag made of caps!
Ben Franklin and the
Phanatic smashing a Mets cap!
Sometimes luck is a matter of perspective. When we arrived at our seats (5 rows from the top!) the usher told us the oxygen tanks would be waiting for us. At first we were missing the days of being given prime tickets. But then the rain started. And guess what? Our nosebleed seats actually were under the only available sliver of an overhang! People began donning the raingear, putting up the umbrellas, and heading for the exits, but not us! We were cozy as clams in our eagle-eye seats. And then the second stroke of good luck. We could actually see the fireworks in the city from up there! You just never know in what form luck will find you on a baseball adventure.
As always, we met wonderful people at the game. The folks sitting in front of us had driven in from New Jersey. They are BIG Mets fans. They had a lot of questions for us about our trip, and where we are headed. We now have specific (locals') directions on how to get from our hotel to the New York games on public transp. Way to go Mets fans!
Can you believe this pinball game? It was one of a couple of fun attractions that are free for kids. Carter participated in a running the bases game where he competed against some other kids by running on a pad to move a mascot symbol around a big board, but it was too big to get a good picture, so you get this one, instead.
The rally caps worked tonight, with the Phillies pulling out a win in the bottom of the 9th, making it a final score of 2-3. Happy Fourth of July, Philladelphia!
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