Sunday, July 12, 2020

Happy Anniversary and Stay-Cation Recap

                                    Happy Anniversary

Every year, we have had a goal of watching fireworks in different places.  This year, we were suppose to watch fireworks in Seattle, Washington; canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Brian and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary by watching fireworks in Clear Lake, IN; about a 3 2.5-3 hours from the house.  Observing social distancing (mask, distance), we parked our car on the side of the lake along a road and enjoyed the sights over/around the lake.


1st year (2017); The Mall in Downtown Washington DC- Washington DC
2nd year (2018); Greenfield Village/Salute to America Concert--Dearborn Heights, MI
3rd year (2019); Greenfield Village/Salute to America Concert--Dearborn Heights, MI
4th year (2020); Clear Lake, IN
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Plan for our 5th year- Seattle, Washington


Brians' Bucket List

On Tuesday, July 7th Brian checked off a bucket list item.  We attended a Summer Collegiate Baseball League (modified due to COVID-19) in Kalamazoo, MI home of the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwood League.  This year due to COVID restrictions in not only in Michigan but in other states who have teams (MI- 3; IN-1; IL-1; WI-9; MN-5; IA-1; ND-1; Northwest Ontario), the Growlers , which also owns a team down the street (Battle Creak Bombers), created a 3rd team to play round robin with throughout the summer.  .  The creation of the 3rd team, the Mac Daddies, originated as an alternate jersey game the team plays annually.  The Mac Daddies is a tribute to the well known Mac and Cheese Festival hosted in Kalamazoo in the fall. https://www.macandcheesemi.com/

Due to decrease attendance (only allowed 100 person gatherings in Michigan), when walking into the stadium, they asked if he/I would want to throw out the first pitch, which Brian quickly agreed too and was able to complete something on his bucket list.  I am happy to write, that without any warm-up, Brian threw the ball over the plate and directly to the catcher.


Moe Skeeter; the Mascot for the Bombers



Kalamazoo Mac Daddies 3---Battle Creek Bombers 6  (F)

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