Angels Game 6.14.09

This past Sunday, June 14th, Scott and I went tailgating with some friends to celebrate my friend Beth's birthday. Amanda carpooled with us and since we were the first ones there, we took the opportunity to snap some pictures. As you can see, we were ready to start tailgating.

About twenty minutes later, everyone else showed up and watching them unload from the 15 passenger van they came in was pretty entertaining. One minute, there was an empty space against the wall of the parking lot and then the next minute there was a circle of chairs, four tables, and a barbeque set up for grilling. They're professionals.

We debated between flip cup and beer pong, but flip cup won out after one round of beer pong because more people could be involved. We grilled for a while and played a few rounds, but then some people began to be anxious because the game was about to start. So, be began to pack up and head to the game (and finally made it to our seats in the second or third inning). There were about 25 of us total, but one person was removed from the game early because he was caught with a can of beer at the game.

While the day began overcast and bearable, it turned out to be unbelievably hot and sunny. Luckily, I had the foresight to bring sunscreen so that Scott wouldn't get burnt. I offered it to some of my coworkers and most of them took up my offer, but poor Chirichiello made the mistake of declining my offer. He is still paying for it.

The game itself wasn't really that interesting because the Angels were well ahead of the Padres, but the company was fun, the food was good, and the beer fulfilling.We couldn't stay until the end of the game because of the heat and sun, but we had a great time anyway. It was good to meet some new friends and to hang out with some old ones. I'm looking forward to our camping trip next month.

Family

So, last night Scott and I got to hang out with our cousins for the first time in a while. I say our cousins because his cousin, Lisa, is good friends and works with my cousin, Bethany. The last time we got to hang out with them Scott was exhausted after a long day of work and had to work early the next day, so he didn't really get to spend any time having fun. Vasi came along too, which helped to balance the group.

Last night though, was pretty fun. When I got home from work Vasi and Scott were attempting to assemble a tent we just bought for an upcoming camping trip. The laughter that ensued after watching their attempts made me forget the stresses of the day and I only had to intervene in the bickering a couple of times. The tent is HUGE! It took over the entire livingroom. Anyway, after realizing that there was no way that we could assemble the full tent in the livingroom without suffocating ourselves, we decided to pack it back up until we can try again in a larger area. That's when Lisa and Bethany arrived, with perfect timing, so that we could go to Hollingshead's for a beer.

We have become somewhat regulars at Hollingshead's because they have the best selection of beers on tap that I can think of. While they don't have nearly as many as the Yardhouse, the quality of beers they do have on tap surpasses every bar that I have been to.

So, we all ordered a beer each and just relaxed. After our beers, we went back to the house and started a game of Cranium, but never finished because Scott got distracted making dinner and never came back for the all play round. Oh well. Dinner was great and the company was wonderful, so it was a great way to spend a Wednesday night. I can't wait to do it again.