The schedule for the day began with a therapy appointment for Josie for her leg. The appointment wasn't until 2 PM, so we decided to combine that with a stop at the stadium to pick up a couple items and to return our uniforms.
We got ready to leave for Josie's appointment when we discovered that the final game of Spring Training started at 12:05 instead of the usual 1:05. That resulted in a real concern for us as to whether we could make it before the game ended and everybody would be gone. The therapy started at 2 PM and went until almost 3 PM. We hurried to the park and made it just in time as the cashiers were starting to balance there registers at the end of the game. This was at around 3:15. The real problem we had was that when we arrived at the stadium we discovered that we forgot to bring the uniforms. We put them in a bag and, during the rush to leave, left them on the floor in the RV. We were told that it would not be a problem and we could drop them off at any time to the Aramark office at the stadium.
The season is now "officially" over and we can get on with the rest of our schedule to get everything settled in the RV, put in a final effort (by Josie) at the flower shop and leave for Jackson by May 10. The new space we will have at Pioneer is being prepared as we saw that some work was done yesterday to level the space completely and remove a cement pad that would have interfered with the placement of our fifth wheel. With our commitment to return here next season, we are hoping that it was the right decision to get the guaranteed space. Only time will tell...
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Errands Day
We spent most of yesterday catching up on a few errands and doing some things that have been on our list of "to-do" items.
I started the day by going to the post office to mail the hats that I sold on eBay. There were "special" Spring Training hats for each team that sold out during the first week of Spring Training. I bought one each of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers hats knowing that there would be a demand for those with no supply. They are "fitted" hats and I have a picture of each of those below:
These are the unique hats that were worn by the players for this year's Spring Training. They sold for 39.99 in the store while supplies lasted and I bought one each to sell on eBay. The time had come to sell them as Spring Training was winding down. I sold each of the hats for $70 and would have gotten more if they were a better, more popular size. The size of these was 6 7/8 which is a small size compared to the most popular sizes which are in the 7 1/8 - 7 1/2 range. Unfortunately, this was the only size still available when I bought mine. Anyway, I was happy to almost double my money.
I then went to get a much needed haircut and then took Josie to get her pedicure that she was given as her Christmas present by one of her coworkers.
We followed that up with a visit to the grocery store to restock some items. It felt good to have a free day to do something without worrying about getting ready for another game, or wishing that the Spring Training schedule would end.
Josie has an appointment today for some therapy for her pinched nerve problem and then we will go to the stadium - last day today - to return our uniforms and pick up a couple items we will buy that are 40% off for the last day. We will also say goodbye to our coworkers and maybe - or, maybe not - we will see them again next year...
I started the day by going to the post office to mail the hats that I sold on eBay. There were "special" Spring Training hats for each team that sold out during the first week of Spring Training. I bought one each of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers hats knowing that there would be a demand for those with no supply. They are "fitted" hats and I have a picture of each of those below:
These are the unique hats that were worn by the players for this year's Spring Training. They sold for 39.99 in the store while supplies lasted and I bought one each to sell on eBay. The time had come to sell them as Spring Training was winding down. I sold each of the hats for $70 and would have gotten more if they were a better, more popular size. The size of these was 6 7/8 which is a small size compared to the most popular sizes which are in the 7 1/8 - 7 1/2 range. Unfortunately, this was the only size still available when I bought mine. Anyway, I was happy to almost double my money.
I then went to get a much needed haircut and then took Josie to get her pedicure that she was given as her Christmas present by one of her coworkers.
We followed that up with a visit to the grocery store to restock some items. It felt good to have a free day to do something without worrying about getting ready for another game, or wishing that the Spring Training schedule would end.
Josie has an appointment today for some therapy for her pinched nerve problem and then we will go to the stadium - last day today - to return our uniforms and pick up a couple items we will buy that are 40% off for the last day. We will also say goodbye to our coworkers and maybe - or, maybe not - we will see them again next year...
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Our Spring Training Ends
The final game of Spring Training for us was a long game. It was between the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres and was won by the Royals, 11-3. Once again, pitching was lacking and the fielding was also bad as there were several errors by each team. It's hard to believe that these teams are ready for the start of the regular season. We have to go back to the stadium on Wednesday - the official last day of Spring Training - in order to return our uniform and to buy a couple items we put aside that will be available to us at a 40% discount on the final day. It would have been nice if our manager would have allowed us to give the uniforms back at the end of yesterday's game and honor the 40% discount yesterday so we wouldn't have to make another trip to the stadium. Oh, well.
We can now focus on getting the rest of our things unpacked and sorted for our next trip to Jackson in May. There aren't many things that need to be unpacked, but since we are returning in October we will be able to put more items in storage to lighten the load. We will also be able to stay close to our move-in by the tenants at our house. We want to make sure we get off to a good start with our first rental experience. Everything is ready for them, so we anticipate a smooth transition.
The end of Spring Training has removed a load from our schedule. Once Josie completes her commitment at the flower shop, we are off and running again on another new chapter...
We can now focus on getting the rest of our things unpacked and sorted for our next trip to Jackson in May. There aren't many things that need to be unpacked, but since we are returning in October we will be able to put more items in storage to lighten the load. We will also be able to stay close to our move-in by the tenants at our house. We want to make sure we get off to a good start with our first rental experience. Everything is ready for them, so we anticipate a smooth transition.
The end of Spring Training has removed a load from our schedule. Once Josie completes her commitment at the flower shop, we are off and running again on another new chapter...
Monday, March 28, 2016
Church and Dinner
We did something we've never done before to celebrate an Easter Sunday. We went to the church service here at the park. It was, as expected, a non-denominational, simple service. It was an excellent service and we were happy that we attended. I took a couple shots of the church and the service that was held in the Social Hall at the resort:
There was a full choir and a terrific pianist that made it a very enjoyable experience. The service only lasted 45 minutes and was the final service being held a the Social Hall until October as many people are leaving now for their summer destinations.
We went to I-hop for breakfast following the service and had a good meal to last us until dinner.
We had a very good time at our neighbor's RV where Gail and Stewart held an informal pot luck dinner for a few couples. It also was a different experience for us and an enjoyable one. We almost didn't make it as Josie dropped a large can of baked beans on her foot while getting ready to prepare it for dinner and we had to ice it down before she could get her shoe on:
I once again got so involved in conversation that I forgot to take pictures. Sorry about that. There were three other couples there and they are all leaving within the next week to head to points north and east - away from the hot Arizona sun. All but one of the couples will be returning to Pioneer next winter so we expect to get together again next Fall.
Our last game at Spring Training is today - hallelujah! It will be easy to work this game knowing it is the last.
We hope everybody had a wonderful Easter....
There was a full choir and a terrific pianist that made it a very enjoyable experience. The service only lasted 45 minutes and was the final service being held a the Social Hall until October as many people are leaving now for their summer destinations.
We went to I-hop for breakfast following the service and had a good meal to last us until dinner.
We had a very good time at our neighbor's RV where Gail and Stewart held an informal pot luck dinner for a few couples. It also was a different experience for us and an enjoyable one. We almost didn't make it as Josie dropped a large can of baked beans on her foot while getting ready to prepare it for dinner and we had to ice it down before she could get her shoe on:
I once again got so involved in conversation that I forgot to take pictures. Sorry about that. There were three other couples there and they are all leaving within the next week to head to points north and east - away from the hot Arizona sun. All but one of the couples will be returning to Pioneer next winter so we expect to get together again next Fall.
Our last game at Spring Training is today - hallelujah! It will be easy to work this game knowing it is the last.
We hope everybody had a wonderful Easter....
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Hall of Fame Players
Our game yesterday between the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics was punctuated with having some Hall of Fame Players signing autographs in a booth next to ours. It was a very pleasant surprise when I noticed the tents being set up for the four Oakland Athletic's Hall of Fame players - Rollie Fingers, John "Blue Moon" Odom, Bert Campaneris and Willie Wilson:
They sat at a table next to our merchandise tent where they worked for the entire game. I got a shot of the stars following the game which was won by the Kansas City Royals, 5-2:
They are, from the left: Rollie Fingers, John Odom, Willie Wilson, a fan and Bert Campaneris.
What a thrill to see them and have them located next to us. They are heroes from my younger days.
I also go a couple shots of our store as we had long lines all day:
and Josie was super busy at the register the entire game:
You can also see the tent where the Hall of Fame Players were located.
I also have this final shot of Rollie Fingers and the players taken during the game:
We have one more game to work - tomorrow - and the Spring Training season will end for us. Amen.
Today is Easter, and we will attend the church service here at the resort. Later today, we will have a pot luck Easter Dinner with our new friends at their motorhome and get to meet some more of the folks in our park. People have started to leave the area now for their summer homes so the park is beginning to look more empty...
They sat at a table next to our merchandise tent where they worked for the entire game. I got a shot of the stars following the game which was won by the Kansas City Royals, 5-2:
They are, from the left: Rollie Fingers, John Odom, Willie Wilson, a fan and Bert Campaneris.
What a thrill to see them and have them located next to us. They are heroes from my younger days.
I also go a couple shots of our store as we had long lines all day:
and Josie was super busy at the register the entire game:
You can also see the tent where the Hall of Fame Players were located.
I also have this final shot of Rollie Fingers and the players taken during the game:
We have one more game to work - tomorrow - and the Spring Training season will end for us. Amen.
Today is Easter, and we will attend the church service here at the resort. Later today, we will have a pot luck Easter Dinner with our new friends at their motorhome and get to meet some more of the folks in our park. People have started to leave the area now for their summer homes so the park is beginning to look more empty...
Happy Easter !!
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Batting Practice
Our game yesterday was a night game between the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers. It started out like a session of batting practice as there were 8 runs scored in the first three innings. I mentioned to my co-worker that this looked like another 12-10 ballgame. It ended 12-11 (won by the Rangers in the bottom of the ninth). For the second game in a row and for about the tenth game we've worked, there were only a couple pitchers that could get anybody out. Not only that, there were many home runs which is a clear indication that the pitchers aren't ready for the season to begin. The game lasted until 9:15 PM and we got home at about 10:30. This is a shot of the full moon rising over the Home-run Party Deck in right field:
We get to do it all over again today at a day game. The good news is that this will be our next to last game for the season.
I forgot to mention that we had met a nice couple (Gail & Stewart) - about our ages - here at the park. They are two spaces down from our rig and even though we don't know them that well yet, they have invited us to an Easter buffet at their motorhome on Sunday. That is a chance for us to meet more folks and get to know more of our new neighbors.
Our day leading up to the game last night was more relaxing than anything else. We did go to a burger place - Tru Burger - in Anthem for lunch and had a good meal before leaving for the game. This is a shot of Josie - in uniform - as we had a table outside on this sunny day:
I'll end this entry today with a birthday wish to our wonderful daughter Patty. We hope you have a very special day and we love you very much....
We get to do it all over again today at a day game. The good news is that this will be our next to last game for the season.
I forgot to mention that we had met a nice couple (Gail & Stewart) - about our ages - here at the park. They are two spaces down from our rig and even though we don't know them that well yet, they have invited us to an Easter buffet at their motorhome on Sunday. That is a chance for us to meet more folks and get to know more of our new neighbors.
Our day leading up to the game last night was more relaxing than anything else. We did go to a burger place - Tru Burger - in Anthem for lunch and had a good meal before leaving for the game. This is a shot of Josie - in uniform - as we had a table outside on this sunny day:
I'll end this entry today with a birthday wish to our wonderful daughter Patty. We hope you have a very special day and we love you very much....
Friday, March 25, 2016
Short Game
The Spring Training Game yesterday was lightly attended - the estimate I got from the box score was 3300 fans. The game was between the Cincinnati Reds and the Texas Rangers and was won by the Rangers, 12-5. Josie and I left the game early - in the fifth inning - as a result of our having too many people working the game. Usually, there are about three or four of us working the floor in the store but yesterday there were 7 of us scheduled. We volunteered to leave early and our manager was thankful.
Our meeting with the General Manager at the RV park in the morning went well. We will move into our new space as soon as he gets measurements for placing our fifth wheel on the spot where we may or may not be able to utilize the cement pad that is already on the site. Also, he will need to have some gravel spread on the space so we are looking at about 3 or 4 days to get moved over. Of course, their goal is to get everybody to purchase a park model for each space but we are a long way from making that kind of decision. We are anxious to get moved so that we can really get our unit level for the first time since we arrived. The hydraulic issue interfered with our effort to get it completely level. The new space is much nicer anyway.
We have a night game today so we need to be at the ballpark at 4 PM. Hopefully, there will be the proper number of folks scheduled to work and we can put in a full game. We only have three more games to work including tonight. We are almost done - yeah!!...
Our meeting with the General Manager at the RV park in the morning went well. We will move into our new space as soon as he gets measurements for placing our fifth wheel on the spot where we may or may not be able to utilize the cement pad that is already on the site. Also, he will need to have some gravel spread on the space so we are looking at about 3 or 4 days to get moved over. Of course, their goal is to get everybody to purchase a park model for each space but we are a long way from making that kind of decision. We are anxious to get moved so that we can really get our unit level for the first time since we arrived. The hydraulic issue interfered with our effort to get it completely level. The new space is much nicer anyway.
We have a night game today so we need to be at the ballpark at 4 PM. Hopefully, there will be the proper number of folks scheduled to work and we can put in a full game. We only have three more games to work including tonight. We are almost done - yeah!!...
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