Petco Park, San Diego, CA – Game No. 6

After breaking the news to my buddies that I was going home, I decided to treat them to beers in El Cajon, CA. 

 

 

We had been staying in a beautiful home there.  We owe many thanks to Judy and Jack for their hospitality.  Their house overlooks a golf course, and was truly an oasis on our trip.  Thanks again, you two, for your kindness and conversation.  We really appreciate you letting us stay.

 

This morning we packed the Jeep and headed out.  Prior to today’s Padres game we visited Coronado Beach.  A little catch was played while we enjoyed the Pacific. 

 

 

Today’s game is at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.  The game will prove to be quite interesting as the Mets are visiting Petco, and Daren is a CRAZY New York fan.

 

After a few pregame beers,

 

 

and Troy getting hassled a little by security about the large camera, we were in.  The park is awesome; comparable to Safeco and AT&T in features and age.  After buying my “Wienerschnitzel Grilled Hot Dog,” I went to the condiments area.  Several of the parks have had fountain type ketchup and mustard, and this is the second that has BLOWN on me.  &%$@# nice.  I was wiping off when a big tall Padres fan came walking up with a straight face.  I was expecting to take shit about my Red Sox jersey, but instead he looking at me and said, “Watch out for that @#$%&!!”  Hilarious.  The Wienerschnitzel gets a thumbs up, with the standard review.  It will be third.

 

MLB Park “Dogs”

 

1.  Major League Mariner Dog  (Safeco Field – Mariners)

2.  Super Dodger Dog  (Dodger Stadium – Dodgers)

3.  Wienerschnitzel Grilled Hot Dog  (PETCO Park – Padres)

4.  Farmer John Super Dog  (Angel Stadium – Angels)

5.  Miller All Beef Coliseum Dog  (McAfee Coliseum – Athletics)

6.  Giants Dog  (AT&T Park – Giants)

 

I watched the game, and thought of how nice it will be to be home with Beth again.  I’ve made the right choice.

 

Well……….Daren wasn’t happy as we left.  The Mets pitcher choked, and the Padres won with a walk-off hit batsman.  I gave him no shit as I could tell he was not pleased.

 

 

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Later…………………Nolan  (Key Grip)