We did first-of-the month paperwork this morning and early afternoon today.
After lunch and resting awhile, we went over to Dunedin on the coast. It is our favorite area town and we always enjoy visiting.
We arrived just before sunset and had a drink and dinner at Bon Appetit, a great waterfront restaurant and bar by the town pier. It was another superb meal and sunset over the water. After dinner, it was a short walk down the street for an ice cream cone for dessert. We were back in the RV by 8:30 pm and early to bed again.
More baseball tomorrow - the Yankees again. We are also moving the RV to a different site in the park tomorrow for our monthly reservation.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Florida Spring Training 2018 - Day 23
The Phillies played the Detroit Tigers. It was a blowout for the Tigers. They scored 7 runs by the third inning and won the game 11-6. So far, the Phillies are failing to impress although it is still early and they have been playing a lot of rookies, minor leaguers and free agents trying to make the team. We'll see how things develop.
After returning to the RV and resting for awhile, we out to eat at Cody's Roadhouse, a family, sports bar, peanuts-on-floor type of restaurant just down the road. After an excellent meal, it was back to the RV and another early retirement.
No baseball tomorrow - Other activities TBD.
After returning to the RV and resting for awhile, we out to eat at Cody's Roadhouse, a family, sports bar, peanuts-on-floor type of restaurant just down the road. After an excellent meal, it was back to the RV and another early retirement.
No baseball tomorrow - Other activities TBD.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Florida Spring Training 2018 - Day 22
No baseball today. The Phillies are playing a night game with the Yankees at their stadium in Tampa.
It was a "clean the RV, hang around the RV day" today. We didn't go anywhere and tried to get caught-up with things that needed to be done here.
The weather remains the same - low 80's sunny and a little humid. There is also not much change on the horizon. We'll deal with it.
It was a "clean the RV, hang around the RV day" today. We didn't go anywhere and tried to get caught-up with things that needed to be done here.
The weather remains the same - low 80's sunny and a little humid. There is also not much change on the horizon. We'll deal with it.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Florida Spring Training 2018 - Day 21
Baseball again today. Our first game with the NY Yankees, a perennial good team that always seems to be able to win. They were also the better team today, winning 9-3.
At this stage of spring training, the "regular" players only play about 4-5 innings then non-roster players trying to make the team, rookies the team wants to take a look at before sending them to minor league training camp, and long-time minor league players who will be playing in the minor leagues this year, usually finish out the game. The quality of play is not always at the major league level and it showed today. It was a relatively sloppy game - base running gaffs, poor pitching, dropped pop-ups, and a general lack of timely hitting. The Yankee "scrubs" were better than the Phillies "scrubs" however, and they won easily.
We drove back to the RV after the game and ate a quiet dinner before going to bed. No baseball tomorrow - we will be staying "home", trying to get caught-up on paperwork and things that don't go away when we do.
At this stage of spring training, the "regular" players only play about 4-5 innings then non-roster players trying to make the team, rookies the team wants to take a look at before sending them to minor league training camp, and long-time minor league players who will be playing in the minor leagues this year, usually finish out the game. The quality of play is not always at the major league level and it showed today. It was a relatively sloppy game - base running gaffs, poor pitching, dropped pop-ups, and a general lack of timely hitting. The Yankee "scrubs" were better than the Phillies "scrubs" however, and they won easily.
We drove back to the RV after the game and ate a quiet dinner before going to bed. No baseball tomorrow - we will be staying "home", trying to get caught-up on paperwork and things that don't go away when we do.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Florida Spring Training 2018 - Day 20
Baseball today. The Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-6. We went to Frenchy's at Clearwater Beach after the game for dinner and a sunset - both excellent.
It was opening day for the Phillies and they were welcomed by the mayor, the city council and assorted other politicians and staff from the City of Clearwater for the 71st consecutive year of spring training in Clearwater for the Phillies and the 15th year in the present stadium. And again, the Phillies Phanatic, the best mascot in baseball, and possibly all sports, was present to entertain the crowd and harass the visiting team.
There was also a moment of silence for Roy Halladay, former Phillies pitcher, whom died in an airplane accident last year
The traffic over the causeway into Clearwater Beach was heavy and the town was packed. But it was Saturday night and the weather was beach-friendly. And, spring break isn't really here yet. It looks like it is going to be a busy time here this year. Despite the traffic, our meal at Frenchy's was again outstanding and the sunset was beautiful.
It was opening day for the Phillies and they were welcomed by the mayor, the city council and assorted other politicians and staff from the City of Clearwater for the 71st consecutive year of spring training in Clearwater for the Phillies and the 15th year in the present stadium. And again, the Phillies Phanatic, the best mascot in baseball, and possibly all sports, was present to entertain the crowd and harass the visiting team.
There was also a moment of silence for Roy Halladay, former Phillies pitcher, whom died in an airplane accident last year
The traffic over the causeway into Clearwater Beach was heavy and the town was packed. But it was Saturday night and the weather was beach-friendly. And, spring break isn't really here yet. It looks like it is going to be a busy time here this year. Despite the traffic, our meal at Frenchy's was again outstanding and the sunset was beautiful.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Florida Spring Training 2018 - Day 19
Not much to report today. It was a day off from baseball so we slept in, had a late breakfast and did the laundry, which took some time.
After cooking bacon outside, Pat went to the grocery store, then cooked sausage, peppers and onions outside for dinner.
It was then early to bed , life in the vacation fast lane.
More baseball tomorrow.
After cooking bacon outside, Pat went to the grocery store, then cooked sausage, peppers and onions outside for dinner.
It was then early to bed , life in the vacation fast lane.
More baseball tomorrow.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Florida Spring Training 2018 - Day 18
Today was the first baseball game of spring training, an exhibition game with the University of Tampa (UT) team. The Phillies traditionally play them in the first game each year.
The UT team is a strong Division II college team. They actually beat the Phillies two years ago but not this year. The Phillies only played a few starters for 4 innings and minor leaguers and non-roster players trying to make the team played the rest of the time. It wasn't close however, as the Phillies won 9-0.
We returned to the RV and relaxed before dinner in the RV.
There is no home game tomorrow so we will be doing laundry and trying to get caught-up with paperwork and other things that don't go away even on vacation.
The weather remains warm, temperature in the 80s and sunny.
The UT team is a strong Division II college team. They actually beat the Phillies two years ago but not this year. The Phillies only played a few starters for 4 innings and minor leaguers and non-roster players trying to make the team played the rest of the time. It wasn't close however, as the Phillies won 9-0.
We returned to the RV and relaxed before dinner in the RV.
There is no home game tomorrow so we will be doing laundry and trying to get caught-up with paperwork and other things that don't go away even on vacation.
The weather remains warm, temperature in the 80s and sunny.
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