Checking in from lovely Southern California

Hello loyal followers and minions,

I am writing to you from my vacation with my 2 college roommates here in Southern California.  I have already experienced 2 fantastic ballparks in the L.A. area.  Tomorrow the gang checks into Petco Park in San Diego.  It's been fun, but I miss the radio station.  And I miss LaceDarius Woodrow Dogg, my chocolate lab puppy for those who don't know. I'll catch you up on the trip so far.

Day 1 had us helping Rusty, who lives here, clean up and paint his new house.  Not ideal vacationing, I know, but at least the 3 of us were together again hanging out.

Day 2 was my favorite day so far.  Dodgers vs. Mets at Dodger Stadium.  Afternoon game, great weather, and Dodger Stadium is a gem. One of my faves of all time.  It has a very 1960s charm to it.  Easy to move around in as well.  Even with a large crowd.  Joe Torre's boys won 1-0, the run scored in the bottom of the 8th.  If you get the chance go to Dodger Stadium.  A must for any baseball nut. An interesting side note here: Anson Williams, Potsie from Happy Days, sang the national anthem and God Bless America. Very strange.  The Super Dodger Dog was also delicious.  (This of course comes before the OTL report on ballpark food.)  After the game we ventured into Hollywood to eat at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles.  Let me just say that it was one of the best meals I have ever had.  I know fried chicken and waffles sounds like an odd combo, but my oh my it's fantastic.  Do yourself a favor and go there as well if you are ever in Los Angeles.

Day 3 was a relaxing day in Riverside.  Nothing more.  Just hanging out.

Day 4, Angels vs. my beloved Red Sox at the Big A.  The Nation triumphs 4-2 due to the efforts of the all too unstoppable Jed Lowrie.  Never doubt him.  Ever.  When Jed Lowrie jumps in a lake he does not get wet, the lake gets Jed Lowried.  Angel dog was pretty good and I saw no rats (their big snafu in the OTL report).  Plus the Rangers are now 8.5 games up and rolling into Anaheim this weekend.  The Big A is very nice, and the folks are very entertained by a video of a monkey jumping up and down.   Great night, especially since the Sox won.

Also, Dez Bryant wouldn't carry my luggage when I got on the plane.  When will that guy ever learn?  It would be Cowboys camp without a minor dust up leading to a major front page headline.  And will the Rangers please start giving Cliff Lee some run support?  What else can the guy do?

That is all.