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Old Sat Feb 15, 2014, 08:01am
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Originally Posted by dilligaf View Post
Today was my first game for 2014. I think I shined my shoes three times the day before. I starched my pants, ironed my shirt and donned my new hat. While dressing at the field I got those same old butterflies in my stomach. I have read and read the rules and I know my game but I am still learning. The butterflies were just a reminder that the games is coming.

After the pre game meeting at home we were set to play. I cleaned the plate and before lowering my mask I have to admit that I stood there a few seconds and took it in again. I thought where else would I rather be right now. A sense of joy came over me. No wax on wax off moment but a feeling that this is the best seat in the house to see a game.

Down goes the mask and a loud play ball. Man, this stuff is fun.
I did not mean to hijack the thread. Sorry, dilligaf.
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