Baseball & Boating

I have been to TWO baseball games in the past week and also managed to hitch a ride on a boat out on the Pacific Ocean. The first baseball game I went to was by far the more exciting of the two. Minnesota Twins vs. Anaheim Angels. The Angels ended up winning but it was still pretty fun to watch. There was an avid Minnesota fan sitting not to far from where we were seated who eventually got one of his signs taken away AND a security enforcer posted next to his row. I can't say I blame the guy for his enthusiasm to get Torii Hunter back in MN. That was Monday's adventure. Thursday I found myself out on a boat. It was pretty fun to see the Long Beach Harbor from a new perspective. We ran into some Sea Lions who were sunning themselves on a big barrel - you'll see it in the photos - and various other birds. After we had raced around on the ocean for a bit (quite literally raced, our driver seemed to have a need for speed and I swear I haven't held onto a water craft so tightly since I've been inner-tubbing with my Uncle Dave on Lake Waconia) we headed back to the marina but made a quick stop to get some tacos before heading back to the ballpark to watch the Angels play the Toronto Blue Jays. Nothing like being out on a boat, docking and walking less than a block to get some tasty dinner. I think if I ever find myself living this close to the ocean for an extended period of time again I need to invest in more friends with boats; but back to baseball. This game wasn't nearly as exciting unless you count all the bonehead plays the Angels seemed to be making - missed catches, underestimated throws - it was a little ridiculous and I sort of wished the Angels were playing the Twins in that game but it was still fun to get out of the house and hang out with people. Here are a few photos from the adventures:

some Twins warming up before the game

Twins on the field

Our seats weren't to bad either - the second game I went to were were in almost the same spot on the opposite side of the field - which worked out well in turning my head the other direction for a solid 3 and a half hours.

Out to sea! It was fun making our way through the marina and looking at all the fun names people have for their boats.

This is the Naval Weapons Station at Seal Beach, if you get to close they come out on boats with guns to chase you away - at least thats what they told me would happen

Sea Lions with downtown Long Beach in the distance

As we got closer these guys seemed to be pretty good at posing for cameras and weren't to bothered by our intrusion on their evening relaxation.

I really wanted to watch one of these guys get up on the floating buoy thing they were on - it looked like it would be quite a task.

Downtown LB 

The Belmont Pier and the beach I walk to is on the left. 

I am counting down the days (25) until I head back to Montana!

And then possibly back to California . . . but more on that when I have more details!