One week and counting!

by roguejim on Mar 24, 2008 8:31 AM CDT in Milwaukee Brewers News

I remember as a kid waking up at 4am on Christmas Day. It was too early to wake my parents up, so I'd wait impatiently with whichever of my 3 siblings were awake as well. The around 5am, we'd start milling around my parents' bedroom door, excitedly whispering "do you think it's OK to wake them up?, I dunno they might be still sleeping." By 5:30 we'd be laying on their bed, and by 6, my Dad would go downstairs to make sure that Santa wasn't still here (i.e., start a pot of coffee).

Well, like it or not, I've transitioned into the parent. In a couple of years, my daughter will be pestering ME at 5am to go open presents, and I'll go downstairs to check that Santa wasn't still here (i.e., make sure our dog Oscar hadn't preemptively opened any presents to get to HIS Christmas treats).

I've found that a sad part of being an adult is that it's hard to match that level of excitement as being a kid on Christmas morning. However, if there's one thing that comes close --- other than when Son of Clung wins the BCB NCAA Tournament, that is --- is Opening Day.

We're only 1 week away.

Brewers @ Cubs
March 31
1:20 PM

I have my L flag ready and waiting. How are you getting ready for Opening Day? Are you going to the game?

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I am going and I can't wait......

I am going to all 3 games opening weekend, and I already have tickets to go to 16 games this year. I am also going to the 3/28/08 game at Miller park VS the Royals. 10 of us purchased a 9 pack this year, and we got our stack of 100 tickets in the mail last week. Opening that envelope was EXACTLY the same feeling as being 10 years old on Christmas morning.

If A-Rod hits A-Bombs, does Fielder hit F-Bombs? It's dumb I know....

by Adam P on Mar 24, 2008 11:53 AM CDT reply actions

Hot dog!

On opening day I'll be going to Miller Park after work (just about the time we'll be celebrating the first win of the season and roguejim will be hoising the L) and buying 20-30 tickets for my annual group outing during Spring Madness. Half price tickets and $1 hot dogs can't be beat!

"The ship feels like it's sinking, but our guys are in the boat, pushing the water out." - Ned Yost, 8/28/2007

by craigholl on Mar 24, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions

ugh

I'm going to be out of town at training next week, and all the games are day games. I'll have to avoid the news and watch the game archives on mlb.tv in my hotel.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 24, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions

I'm ready

I'm not going to either opening day, unfortunately, but I'll be working about 2 hours max in the mornings, then firing up the grill.

"Because I crush water." -Prince Fielder

by John Brew on Mar 24, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions

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