Day 6 – Home Opener

Had a new experience going through security at La Guardia. They were asking people to take off their shoes before going through the metal detector. I don’t remember anything from the flight since I was asleep before we even took off and I only woke up once for like 5 secs. Sure made the flight go by quickly, although it was only like a 1.5 hr flight anyways.

Got back to my apartment around 10 and got a couple more hrs of sleep before heading into work for the afternoon. Yes, that’s right I’m still working during this adventure. Need to pay for it somehow. My current contract happened to be expiring Mar. 31 so once I made the decision to go ahead with my baseball odyssey I talked to my employer about staying on part time. Well my employer was generous enough to come to an agreement where I would work anytime I am in Toronto whether it be weekday or weekend. So I won’t have much to write about in my blog on days I am in Toronto other than about the baseball game that day.

Glad to see Roberto Alomar finally raised to the Level of Excellence. He is the best player to ever wear a Jays uniform (while in his prime). And in 2 years will be the 1st ever player inducted into the Hall of Fame wearing a Blue Jays Cap.

Also nice to see Paul Beeston go up there. I’m glad the Jays use the level of excellence not just for players but for anyone who has had a significant impact to the Blue Jays Franchise.

After the 9th inning I have to say I’m a little ashamed to be a Jays fan. Now streakers are stupid enough, but sadly that happens everywhere. Well what really disappoints me is the people who were throwing the towels and garbage on the field in the 9th inning. That doesn’t make sense to do anytime, least of all when your team is winning and the closer is on trying to save the game.