This past weekend the Mets began the first game of their annual series at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. Despite a great first inning the Mets fell short once again to the Cubs. We had some really good seats in the upper box section 220 behind home plate. I think to see a game at Wrigley Field it’s always better to be in the upper boxes than the lower level (less chance of pillars for starters). You get to see the plays develop and you can see the entire field from a normal angle.
Last night Julie and I headed down to the South Side for the ‘Beerman Bobblehead Night’ at US Cellular Field. The White Sox ended up losing in the 9th inning to the Tigers. We had heard about the bobblehead when the tickets went on sale for the season and this was a priority. Every time we go to a White Sox game, I think more and more how much more enjoyable the whole experience can be compared to Wrigley Field. It’s just so much easier to get around, the food is much better and typically the team is better.
This weekend Julie and I made our maiden journey into Iowa for the Mayberry – Fredrick Wedding in Waterloo. It just so happens that this weekend was Iowa Irish Fest. We spent the afternoon checking out the Highland Games’ caber toss. The caber toss consists of men picking up a telephone pole and flipping it completely in the air while trying to make it land straight. It’s something that is best seen in person as you can imagine.
Side Notes:
*The rest of my photographs are on Flickr.
** I’m seriously pondering buying a kilt.
*** The top photograph is of the man who was in charge of the caber toss competition. Yes, he’s carrying a giant hammer just in case.