I got to go to my very first opening day here in Cincinnati. It was a heck of a time, even though it was freakin’ freezing and the Reds got shelled.
One of the main highlights of the day was President Bush throwing out the first pitch. Just about everyone in the stadium gave him a rousing ovation while the 30 or so hippie protesters stood outside about 3 blocks from the park holding their cheesy signs, I guess hoping to convert people. They clearly have nothing better to do with their time.
The day would’ve been much better if not for the weather. It was in the low 50’s, but the high winds made it feel like 20. We would’ve stayed for the entire game if we weren’t freezing our asses off.
It was cold, I spent way too much money, and the Reds looked awful. But I’s do it all over again. Hopefully this is the first of many opening day games for me.
God bless the President and the Reds.
April 5th, 2006 at 11:19 pm
Is it possible to go to a Reds game and not spend too much money?
April 6th, 2006 at 11:39 am
In this case, the fact that I spent $70 for a $35 ticket helped contribute to that.
April 11th, 2006 at 1:10 pm
you have to get drunk and eat dinner before the game starts. I suggest Montgomery Inn Boathouse for happy hour to remedy that