To Clearwater and back.

If you ever get the chance to get to a Spring Training Game, don’t miss it.
Despite all the craziness we are going through with the RV we managed to rent a car, a shiny new red Nissan Altima with no key. You push start to get it going. Red of course, for the home team.
The stadium at Bright House Network Field is intimate and has a real hometown feel. Get your cheese steaks and pretzels here.
Parachute jumpers began the game as the Star Spangled Banner was played. The Phillies played Tampa Bay Rays and it was a sold out game. Phillies fans decked in red were everywhere and many from Delco. Thanks to Wanamaker Ticket Office, we had the best seats in the house. I am not bragging, we were right behind home plate and the best seats in the house were right behind us. Two fans got to sit in black leather recliners for the whole game.
Delco was in the house. Sitting right next to Jack was Mary Anne Wright Doughtery and her husband Bill. Mary Anne and Jack went to grade school at St. Joseph’s School in Collingdale. Mary Anne was a cheerleader and Jack played football. The two hadn’t seen each other since eighth grade graduation. The innings flew by as the two talked about old friends and old times at St. Joe’s. How unlikely is that? The world is truly small.
Tampa Bay beat the Phillies but it didn’t matter. It was an awesome evening and we have the car until tomorrow. We drove back to the campground, waiting to see what the future would bring.