This blog began as a way to record my musings about preparations and travels to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada February 16-27, 2010. From that amazing experience came this ongoing story of becoming a sports fan. You can follow my tales of awe, agony, and all the emotions in between as well as view pics from seasons of Phillies baseball. Along the way is a little Eagles football thrown in for fun, and even some astronomy and weather related tales. I feel lucky to have witnessed some historic games, some heartbreaking losses, but all wonderful when told from this new fan's point of view.

Blog Archives postings:
Dec 2009-Feb 2010
Olympics
March 2010-Dec 2011
Baseball and more
2011 The Phillies do again, winning the Eastern Championship for the 5th straight year.
April 2012-Sept 27 2012 Not the best season for the Phillies
2013-We wait and see!

Friday, October 22, 2010

Looking back

I not only went to the Opening game, but I made it to the last home game of the season, hoping that it would be the game when we would clinch the Division title (that happened in DC the next night).  We were feted with music and Phillie Phanatic antics, fireworks and giveaways. Every inning, prizes would be announced. The best prizes seemed to go to 100 level seats, Diamond Club seats while nothing made it to the hoi poloi.