Season's End

Last night I went to see the last Pacer game. for me it was the alpha and Omega for this season. I went to the opening game and the last home game. The differences are less enthusiasm and the players all looked like they were in slow motion ecept for the Magic who pounded the circle city boys by 20. I plaayed a tourney and those same Magic were my champions. No one for the Pacers looked good. We sat in row 15 from the court and one of my best memories was the glee of Shawn in his seat. He said he could enjoy seats like these every game. The view was what one would expect of a professional game. You could actually see why these guys were good. Howard for the magic was awesome and brutish on ocassion. Murphy was surly for Indiana, Dunleavy just wasn't right and Hibbert was outmanned. I did not see Hansboro,Ford,Solomon Jones. Why wasn't these guys at the game. As for Hansboro he was gone the first game and now the last go I question his loyalty. Jeff Foster was there and rooting for his team, in my book that says a lot. We also enjoyed Reb Porter who is retiring,I remember him as a disc-jockey for WIFE radio in the 60s. The seats were great thanks to Tom for his generosity. It had a few bumps as the stairs were tough for me plus the big wigs that sit in section 3 were a little snobish for my taste but no real problem there. We saw Larry Bird, Sam Perkins, Austin Croshere, and Haywood Workman all former Pacers. Last Sunday Sue and I went to the Ind State Museum to see the Lincoln Exhibits which were very nice. I was disappointed to find in the Heritage Collection some things I have in my home and don't consider them antiques(like Star Wars toys). I also finshed two more draft leagues one team finshed 65-94(3 yet to go), and the other was 71-91. Always a loser I guess. 5 people I salute are 1. Tom Mink (for the tickets) 2. Susan Tidrow for helping me along 3. Shawn Tidrow for taking me to the game 4. Mike Tidrow for rooting for the Reds this year, and 5.Ernie Tidrow for just being a Butler fan and former Player. Salute to you all.

GREETINGS FROM THE EASTER PARADE

This is Easter Sunday (or a Pat puts it "ZombieDay" from coming back from the dead)and its opening day (sorry Yankees lose 1 to the Red Sox)and since its after 1am today is also Butler's appearance in the finals of the NCAA tourney against Duke. WoW what a day. Plus we have a visit to Pat's house for dinner, and surprise visit to Shawn's to deliver Austin an Easter Bunny. The picture is of my dad at the park shooting hoops. It and two other photos complete with article are from the Thursday Greenfield Reporter 4/1/10. The Article is by Ben Boldt who is currently writing a book about my dad and his athletic exploits. Dad played for Butler in the early 40's and his coach was Tony Hinkle. Dad was an All State basketball player from New Castle. He also spent a year, his freshman year at Indiana University during 1940 the year IU won the national champonship. Congratulations to him and all the B-Men on their school making it to the national championship we are pulling for you. The Bulldawgs are sadly a 10 point underdog.
The Cincinnati Reds open their season today and I will go out on a limb and predict a 79-83 season the Reds finishing 3rd in the Central Division. The good will be Votto, Phillips, Bruce and Dickerson, supported by Bailey Arroyo and Cordero. I see the Yankees and Cardinals in the Series with New York brining home the hardware.
The dinner at Pat's was good. Grilled Chicken, mashed potatos, brussel sprouts, and Bushes Beans. Cantalope for Desert. Vanessa was cute and charming as was Kate, and Suzzane. Pat is a lucky dog with so many blessing. Shawn was studying at his apartment but he had a cute video of Austin picking up Easter Eggs and eating the contents (Teddy Ghrams and Gold Fish). He recieved a Blue Bunny from Grandma Sue. Mike was busy having dinner at his girl friends house so we didn't see him and I talked to Tim yesterday as he is studying hard in preparation for his nationald EMT final test.