Honeymoon
The day finally arrived....We show up at the airport early, for checking in and that was a good thing. They make you take off your shoes, belts, everything out of your pockets, jackets, sweaters, and I even had to throw my lighter away, I could have held the entire airplane hostage with that little thing! After passing through security, we were on our way. In the plane and on our way to Arizona, BASEBALL time! But first we had a small layover in Utah. That was not a pleasant place, it wasn't attractive from the plane landing, and it was freezing after landing and I couldn't wait to just be on my way from there. The flight to Phoenix was spectacular, we were above the clouds and it was like traveling in heaven. After landing and finally finding the car rental, getting directions and finding the motel, we could finally almost relax. We had our first meal, Subway, which was excellent or we were just hungry, either way I enjoyed the sandwich. The people in Scottsdale were all friendly, pleasant and helpful...until you get them behind the steering wheel of a vehicle, then the possession takes over. I have never in my life seen such uncourteous drivers before, and don't step out into the street, I don't think they would even feel the bump of hitting you. Not to mention don't try and take a left hand turn in Arizona, they have never heard of such a thing. Plan all your trips with right hand turns, you will get to your destination faster.
Tuesday we spent the morning at the Botanical Gardens, which was beautiful and took alot of pictures. We had our first game at 1, and it would have been a good idea to get there early, but we were having fun and just flying by the seats of our pants. For a stadium that holds over 11,000 people, there is no parking. The parking garage and parking alongside the road all have 3 hour limits, and private homes are charging outrageous prices to park on their property. So after driving around and finally finding a spot for $5, we walk the 2 miles back to the stadium to watch our first game. The walking was ok, I have never minded walking but I am a stroller, a loper, I don't pace walk or like to walk briskly. The game was exciting, watching my flailer, Pedro is always exciting. He appears to have a little more sense this year and even managed a walk, which is an accomplishment.
The second game was a night game, so we had all day to walk around Old Town Scottsdale, which was exciting. We managed to find this little watering hole, South of the Border, which serves the best beer, Kiltlifters! Plus you can get one for a penny if you show them a ticket for the game that day and buy a sandwich. Well, after a couple of them, which loosened us up for some more fun, we headed to the game. It was cold, but just drink another beer and the weather is fine. Allan managed to procure an autograph from Peter Gammons, he had sat down just 2 rows in front of us off to the side. We managed to sit through most of the game before the cold got to us and since we didn't have a chance of winning we left for the comfort of our hotel room.
The next two days were spent in beautiful Sedona. The pictures on the internet I had been looking at didn't prepare me for the awesome vorteces and the red rock. I could easily see me and Allan setting up a house near there and living out the rest of our life in the most beautiful place on earth. Even McDonalds there didn't have the heart to put up "golden arches", instead they have turquoise arches, which go along with all the other beautiful businesses and houses there. Everything is earth toned and adobe styled and stunning.
Our last day in Arizona was a beautiful 85 degrees and another day game. We showed up early and I managed to get some autographs on my spring training ball, and the most special experience was having Pedro stand near me during the National Anthem. The Giants finally won on this day with Pedro hitting a homerun, and I know he did it just for me, no matter what anyone else says. Plus I had gotten Jason Ellison to sign my ball and he hit a grand slam! After the game we checked out the kiltlifters one last time then headed to Coopers'Town. It was a little frustrating finding the place with all the construction going on, but it was well worth it. The man has a very affordable establishment with the best sports and guitar memorabelia I had ever seen. I enjoyed myself immensely.
Thank you Allan, you have enriched my life in so many ways. You are my heart and soul and I thank the heavens the day you came into my life.
Tuesday we spent the morning at the Botanical Gardens, which was beautiful and took alot of pictures. We had our first game at 1, and it would have been a good idea to get there early, but we were having fun and just flying by the seats of our pants. For a stadium that holds over 11,000 people, there is no parking. The parking garage and parking alongside the road all have 3 hour limits, and private homes are charging outrageous prices to park on their property. So after driving around and finally finding a spot for $5, we walk the 2 miles back to the stadium to watch our first game. The walking was ok, I have never minded walking but I am a stroller, a loper, I don't pace walk or like to walk briskly. The game was exciting, watching my flailer, Pedro is always exciting. He appears to have a little more sense this year and even managed a walk, which is an accomplishment.
The second game was a night game, so we had all day to walk around Old Town Scottsdale, which was exciting. We managed to find this little watering hole, South of the Border, which serves the best beer, Kiltlifters! Plus you can get one for a penny if you show them a ticket for the game that day and buy a sandwich. Well, after a couple of them, which loosened us up for some more fun, we headed to the game. It was cold, but just drink another beer and the weather is fine. Allan managed to procure an autograph from Peter Gammons, he had sat down just 2 rows in front of us off to the side. We managed to sit through most of the game before the cold got to us and since we didn't have a chance of winning we left for the comfort of our hotel room.
The next two days were spent in beautiful Sedona. The pictures on the internet I had been looking at didn't prepare me for the awesome vorteces and the red rock. I could easily see me and Allan setting up a house near there and living out the rest of our life in the most beautiful place on earth. Even McDonalds there didn't have the heart to put up "golden arches", instead they have turquoise arches, which go along with all the other beautiful businesses and houses there. Everything is earth toned and adobe styled and stunning.
Our last day in Arizona was a beautiful 85 degrees and another day game. We showed up early and I managed to get some autographs on my spring training ball, and the most special experience was having Pedro stand near me during the National Anthem. The Giants finally won on this day with Pedro hitting a homerun, and I know he did it just for me, no matter what anyone else says. Plus I had gotten Jason Ellison to sign my ball and he hit a grand slam! After the game we checked out the kiltlifters one last time then headed to Coopers'Town. It was a little frustrating finding the place with all the construction going on, but it was well worth it. The man has a very affordable establishment with the best sports and guitar memorabelia I had ever seen. I enjoyed myself immensely.
Thank you Allan, you have enriched my life in so many ways. You are my heart and soul and I thank the heavens the day you came into my life.
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