Hurricane Irene promises to cause us a lot of trouble here. I’ve been trying to line up some roof repairs and tree removal, and after this weekend it will probably be months before I can get the work done, because contractors will be busy dealing with the storm’s aftermath. I just hope a tree doesn’t come down on the house.
I have a summer tradition of taking Eric to a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, and I have tickets for Sunday afternoon’s game, but because of the storm it’s been moved to 5 tomorrow. With any luck it will be over before Irene arrives.
Update: It’s Saturday, there’s a rain delay for the first game of the day, and from the way it’s coming down I’d be surprised if the second game is played. Even if it is held, I don’t know if I’m going to risk driving to Boston.
Update: I went outside to make sure the storm drain was clear, and there’s no way I’m driving into Boston, because there’s no doubt that Irene is here. I’m listening to the radio to see what Major League Baseball is going to do. If they say play ball, then I’m out 250 bucks.
I made the right call, but the Sox and MLB didn’t. Yes, they got lucky and got both games done — and won them, too — but they were thinking about the gate receipts and completing the season’s schedule, they weren’t thinking of the ticket holders. I’d be interested in finding out what the attendance was for the second game.
They got the game in as you know, but you made the right call… it wouldn’t have been fun, and despite being out the $250 you’d have been out parking, munchies etc on TOP of that to be wet and uncomfortable! Still, really sorry you missed the game. I’ve done that on Opening Day a couple of times (had tiks and stayed home when it was like, 40 degrees out!).