I started being a fan of the Chicago Cubs when I was a freshman in high school. That was way back in 1945. That year the Cubs were in the world series playing against the Detroit Tigers. They lost that series and haven't been in the world series since. They last won the world series in 1808. So Cub fans have needed to be very patient, waiting for that time to come again.Until the last couple of years I would have had plans in place by now to travel to Phoenix in March. Of course since we have a daughter and her family living there it was to be with them and have fun doing things with them. But for me it was also the time to go to the Cubs' spring training games played in nearby Mesa. I enjoyed going to 5 to 8 games in a two week period, sometimes by myself, sometimes some of the family would go along. The Ho Ho Kam Park facility was a very nice place to see games, get closer looks at the players, and catch a preview of what was hoped would be a winning team. I did that for several years in a row, but now those times are only memories.
The months of February, March and April are about the best times to be in Phoenix. Actually, I wouldn't mind being there from about November through April, but that would present some difficulties. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to go to the Cubbies spring training games again or not, but I can still be a Cubs fan. During the regular season I purchase a special sports package for TV so that I can get most of their games. I question whether or not I should do that every year but at this point in my life it would be hard to do without.
If you don't care a bit about baseball you probably haven't gotten this far in this post. If you made it here you made it to the end. Have a good day all!
Pilgrim on the way
4 comments:
does this mean you are not coming out this spring??
Joanna:
check your email for my answer.
Grandpa
I'm not that much of a baseball fan, but recall childhood memories of Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese on the TV with the Game of the Week.
I also played baseball as a kid for summer rec and umpired softball and baseball for summer rec in Harper for many years.
A very fond memory is going to Wrigley Field a few years back to take in a Cubbies game. I didn't care who won...I just enjoyed the wheedle out of the time we spent there.
so glad you're coming!!!
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