First Week Games

We completed our first (short) week of games at Spring Training yesterday. Both of us will have to rest our backs over the next two days as the standing all day has been a drag on our stamina. At least for me. There is no opportunity during any of the games to take a lunch break or any other kind of break. We work straight through to the end of our shifts. For me, that amounts to about 8+ hours per day of constant motion.

One thing that became obvious during the first three games, and that is that Aramark has missed the "mark" on organization and providing value in their products. For example, it is easy for any of the cashiers to pocket money if they they are inclined to do so since there are no checks and balances at individual registers at the end of the day. I hope there are no dishonest people, but the possibility exists. The value of the food items borders on astonishing. They are selling beer in 24 oz containers that are called "Bombers" for $10 each. You can buy at least a full case for less than that. We are also selling what amounts to 12 oz of bulk peanuts in a Family Bucket that is selling for $10. Sodas run $4 to $6.50 for soda in a 16 oz plastic souvenir cup. Kids hot dogs go for $3.50, jumbo dogs - the size of normal Ball Park Franks - go for $4.50 and you can get Polish Sausage or Brats for $6.50. Wow. It is very easy to spend $50 for you and your wife or child for a small meal. Inflation has hit the ballpark.

So far, the experience has been what we would call "interesting". The jury is out as to whether or not it is something we would do again. Josie is already saying she wouldn't. We need to work it some more before deciding for certain. Josie has an opportunity to work more hours at the flower shop and I'm sure she would rather do that if given a choice.

There are several errands we need to run today, plus I will finally get to install our new printer that arrived late on our final day off last week. One of our propane tanks ran dry during the night so that needs to be refilled also. We have been a little frustrated with the cold weather since the first of the year and have to say the winter weather is better in southern Florida - at least this year. We have had to use the heater a lot more than we normally would for a winter in the Phoenix area. Pretty soon it will be March, and before we know it, we'll be packing up for WA the first of April...