Whew! Time To Get Back To The Park

Well...it was a nice and relaxing holiday weekend. After our firework theatrics on Friday night, I sat inside all day long and relaxed on Saturday, no joke. Did absolutely nothing...

Now though, we're here in Los Angeles not for the first time, but we are stopping and playing for the first time. The 8 hour ride seemed like a mere shuttle compared to the trips we have been on. Left after midnight and got here a little after 8 a.m.

Have the Michael Jackson service on the TV right now. Long Beach is hosting a Michael Jackson Tribute Night at the ballpark tonight, so that'll be interesting to see.

Excited to be here in LA. I've been here on vacation a half-dozen times my lifetime over, and there's something special about this city. It's overcast and cool for starters, so that's nice. Still haven't seen the ocean my entire time here in California, can't see it from the hotel.

My brother and his wife, as well as my Dad are coming to Long Beach tomorrow. They happen to be converging in San Diego for a wedding, so I'm real excited for that. I haven't seen my brother since October. Can't wait.

Here's a picture of Blair Field here in Long Beach. Many folks around the league have whispered this is their favorite setting for baseball in the league. Excited to check it out. They say the "roof" part of the grandstand can contribute to a noisy, boisterous atmposphere.