Take me out to the...

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Take me out to the...
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Tue, 08-14-2007 - 5:21pm

softball game. So I went last night. My ds was feeling a bit better, so I allowed myself some fun. Oh the sweet sound of that first ball hitting a leather glove-just sent tingles down my spine. And the ping of the bats and all the calls "full count", "let's rally", "nice butt"-oh wait-that was in my head. Sorry.

Anyway, it was nice to sit anonymously and watch the ladies play. I remember the comradery so well and longed for those days. The crowd was small, so I'm sure there were some people wondering who I was. Maybe I'll keep going and make some friends-who knows.

The blue behind the plate was not nearly as sexy as our Blue. Middle-aged, pot-bellied guy. The field was right in the landing path of planes coming into San Jose International and very near-so landing gear was down and everything. I think I breathed into a bit too much fuel-maybe added to the excitement-who knows. I'll take whatever I can get.

I'm slowly making my way into the community-I hope. I don't want it to feel forced or contrived. I need some friends and hopefully that will happen soon.

Oh-and I bought Curve magazine yesterday and openly read it at the gym. Just thought I'd test my own comfort level. Fun magazine.

Hugs,

Amy

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Tue, 08-14-2007 - 5:43pm

Good for you Amy!

That sounds like fun, it's been soooooooooooo long since I've been to a game. I love professional baseball for the fun, women's softball for the eye candy! :lol: When I was in high school I had a crush on the catcher and I would watch practice all the time, she was so cute!

Enjoy getting out more and testing the waters! San Jose? I keep forgetting you're just up the road from me.

Shannon

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Tue, 08-14-2007 - 7:20pm

The catcher? Well, I had a little thing with our catcher. She was so sweet and I kind of broke her heart. I should look her up and let her know I'm sorry and that she's coming back to haunt me all these later. She knew exactly who I was all those years ago, but I just didn't realize it yet!

Yeah-San Jose. It's good to be in a fairly large area, however, I'm stuck in suburbia and live that life. So now I have to start reaching out to the other areas and not feel stuck in my usual mode. I don't want to give all that up-but just figure out this part of my life. It's so weird really!

Go watch a softball game-so fun!

Hugs,

Amy

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Tue, 08-14-2007 - 7:26pm

You know I don't even know what's in this area for softball. I'll have to check out my college, I wonder if they have a team?

What is it with the catcher? The one I had a crush on knew I existed, we danced together at prom after she told me I was beautiful.......she made my little 17 year old heart go wild! :lol: But, I never saw her again after graduation. I'm sure she has a wife and 2 dogs by now! LOL.........just like me!

Keep exploring and enjoy it!

Shannon

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Tue, 08-14-2007 - 7:32pm

Catchers? Maybe it's all the squatting. Sorry-couldn't resist.

Amy

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Tue, 08-14-2007 - 7:45pm

Glad you had a great time, Amy! Good for you for putting yourself out there. You sound upbeat. Keep on keepin' on.


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Wed, 08-15-2007 - 9:36am
I used to play catcher for years. Until a few years ago when my knees just could not take it anymore.
I played for the Navy too and always played on our all star team.
I love softball.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Wed, 08-15-2007 - 1:10pm
so who won? *grin*
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Wed, 08-15-2007 - 4:48pm

I love ball players. **wink**
I get to see a lot of them in my work. Sometimes it is a wee hard to focus. ;)

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Blue

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Wed, 08-15-2007 - 5:13pm

Was I supposed to watch the score? :-}. I guess I did-since I got to see all the action and no one knew who I was or what I was doing!

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Amy (former 3rd basewoman and pull-hitter)

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Wed, 08-15-2007 - 6:06pm

WHAT??? You scored? You devil, you. And without me along. I never get any of the fun stuff.....

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Thelma Sue

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