Sorry it has taken me so long to put up a new post. Lately, when I come home from work the last thing I want to do is sit at the computer. I know that is no good for you because you don't know where the stats are. I honestly haven't really been looking at them either. I need to because that is how I am raising money for this walk!
The weather here has been fantastic so I have been able to walk outside this last week. However, that looks like it just ended. Right now it is cold (40s) and raining. Normally, I wouldn't mind walking in the rain, but not when it is 40-something outside. That just makes for a miserable time. So, my team is walking inside today. I guess as long as we are walking we are doing something good, right?
Nothing much else has been going on so here are your stats:
Twins walks: 44
Delmon Young Walks (this always makes me cry): 2, but to make things worse, Harris has yet to walk this season...
Cubs Home Runs: 16
Red Sox Home Runs: 19
Twins Minor League Walks: 187
Rochester: 43
New Britian: 53
Ft. Myers: 48 (btw, Joe Mauer has 0)
Beloit: 43
Well, one thing we can learn by my putting up the Minor league stats now, is we now know that the Twins eye for the ball is started in the minors. Maybe the organization should work on that a bit.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Twins Game and 10K
A lot has happened since I last posted. Well not really, but it is kind of a lot for me to post about. First, this past weekend we went back to New Orleans to celebrate my sister's birthday (she turned 25!) and spend time with my family. Part of the family activities included doing the Crescent City Classic. The Classic is a 10k that you can either run, jog, walk or stroll. I chose to walk it. My sister ran it. Will walked and ran it. My parents walked it. I managed to complete the walk in 1 hour and 42 mins. My goal was to complete it in an hour and 45 mins, so I beat my goal! Yea! I have some pictures that I will put up when I remember to put them on the computer. The best part about this 10k is that it is a classic New Orleans event, which means that beer is part of the walk/run. There were a group of people - probably around 6 or 7- who were dressed as a chain gang (in the prison stripes and everything) chained together running it. And of course they all had a beer in their hand. There was a sign around mile 4 that said "Free Beer. Water $4.75." Ahh... New Orleans.
Yesterday Will, Dan and I went to the Twins game. We got to the game a little before six and took advantage of the Dow Price night. So we sat in the home run porch for $8/seat! Well since we were there so early, Will and Dan decided to try and get home run balls from batting practice (they didn't get any) and I just sat back and watched. While I was sitting there this guy came up to me and the two guys behind us and started chatting. I could tell he was with the Twins organization from his headset, badge and folder he was carrying. Finally, he asked me if I wanted to be part of the "Blue Bunny Ice Cream Challenge." I agreed. The prize for winning is a year supply of ice cream. The Blue Bunny Ice Cream Challenge (BBICC) is like the old Dodge truck challenge where you stand at the ledge of Section 212 and try to throw a ball into a specific object. The object for the BBICC is a giant ice cream tub. So between the 3 and 4th innings I participated. I didn't win... oh well ... but I do have a nice baseball to prove that I was in it! It has the Twins logo on one side and the BBIC logo on the other. Pretty cool. The funniest part about it is that one of the guy who was also participating was scared of heights and didn't want to leave the tunnel to throw the ball. Why didn't he just say no? Oh well.
The Twins didn't do so hot, but they did get 2 walks.
Here are your totals:
Twins Walks - 26
Delmon Young Walks - 0 (and just to give you an idea, D.Span has walked the same number of times Delmon has struck out - 7)
Cubs Home Runs - 11
Red Sox Home Runs - 9
Yesterday Will, Dan and I went to the Twins game. We got to the game a little before six and took advantage of the Dow Price night. So we sat in the home run porch for $8/seat! Well since we were there so early, Will and Dan decided to try and get home run balls from batting practice (they didn't get any) and I just sat back and watched. While I was sitting there this guy came up to me and the two guys behind us and started chatting. I could tell he was with the Twins organization from his headset, badge and folder he was carrying. Finally, he asked me if I wanted to be part of the "Blue Bunny Ice Cream Challenge." I agreed. The prize for winning is a year supply of ice cream. The Blue Bunny Ice Cream Challenge (BBICC) is like the old Dodge truck challenge where you stand at the ledge of Section 212 and try to throw a ball into a specific object. The object for the BBICC is a giant ice cream tub. So between the 3 and 4th innings I participated. I didn't win... oh well ... but I do have a nice baseball to prove that I was in it! It has the Twins logo on one side and the BBIC logo on the other. Pretty cool. The funniest part about it is that one of the guy who was also participating was scared of heights and didn't want to leave the tunnel to throw the ball. Why didn't he just say no? Oh well.
The Twins didn't do so hot, but they did get 2 walks.
Here are your totals:
Twins Walks - 26
Delmon Young Walks - 0 (and just to give you an idea, D.Span has walked the same number of times Delmon has struck out - 7)
Cubs Home Runs - 11
Red Sox Home Runs - 9
Friday, April 10, 2009
Sad day in baseball
I am not an Angels fan, but when I heard the news about Nick Adenhart I became an Angels supporter. My only thoughts (on top of this being some of the saddest news of the day) was "at least he got to the show." I am keeping this blog generally to keep track of my 3 day progress and my support for breast cancer research, etc. but today I would like to put up some different statistics. These are related to drunk driving. If there is something that is so easy to wipe out, it is drunk driving. There is no reason on this planet for anyone to get behind a wheel of a car, or other motorized vehicle (motorcycle, snow mobile, segway) if that person has been drinking.
The 2007 statitics show that almost 13,000 people in the United States alone died from drunk driving accidents. While this rate is declining, it is still too high. What is sad is that the only reason that we are so aware of this story is because Nick Adenhart was a major league baseball player. This could have been anyone, like the car behind Nick. I have zero sympathy for the driver of the car that survived. ZERO. All I can think is that this guy needs to be locked up in solitary confinement for the rest of his life. He, and all other individuals who have killed someone because of a stupid act like driving drunk, deserves no social interaction ever again.
I hope all of you who read this blog take a moment to think of those who have died unnecessarily because of someone's stupidity.
We will return to happier matters when the weekend is over.
The 2007 statitics show that almost 13,000 people in the United States alone died from drunk driving accidents. While this rate is declining, it is still too high. What is sad is that the only reason that we are so aware of this story is because Nick Adenhart was a major league baseball player. This could have been anyone, like the car behind Nick. I have zero sympathy for the driver of the car that survived. ZERO. All I can think is that this guy needs to be locked up in solitary confinement for the rest of his life. He, and all other individuals who have killed someone because of a stupid act like driving drunk, deserves no social interaction ever again.
I hope all of you who read this blog take a moment to think of those who have died unnecessarily because of someone's stupidity.
We will return to happier matters when the weekend is over.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
First Night of Passover
I was unable to watch the Twins game today because it was the first night of Passover. I was so proud of myself. I made a brisket, mashed potatoes, asparagus, apple crisp and everything that goes on the Seder plate. I printed out an abriviated copy of the Haggadah too. I was really glad I did it. Lauren (one of my sister's friends from college) came over, along with Melissa and Dan. 5 people was just enough for my first seder. The only thing that I was really missing were appropriate candle sticks. I forgot to get some and I was suck with these Barbie-pink beeswax ones. They worked, but I need to go out and get more appropriate ones.
The best part of the Seder was at the very end, Justin Morneau "hid the affikomen" again - meaning he hit a home run! I don't keep track of Twins home runs ... because there are so few of them. I did find out that Baseball Reference is now updating the stats. So here is the way everything looks right now:
Twins Walks - 6
Delmon Young Walks - 0
Cubs Home Runs - 3
Red Sox Home Runs - 2
If you want to add your own stat, let me know! Have a great day!
The best part of the Seder was at the very end, Justin Morneau "hid the affikomen" again - meaning he hit a home run! I don't keep track of Twins home runs ... because there are so few of them. I did find out that Baseball Reference is now updating the stats. So here is the way everything looks right now:
Twins Walks - 6
Delmon Young Walks - 0
Cubs Home Runs - 3
Red Sox Home Runs - 2
If you want to add your own stat, let me know! Have a great day!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Walks!
Well, the Twins started off their season on the right foot (literally) ... with a walk. The Cubs also started off the season with the right swing... a home run. Both teams, on their first batter got exactly what I needed! How exciting. Then yesterday, the Twins allowed me to hear one of my favorite phrases in all of baseball - back-to-back-to-back walks! Yes. The Twins got 3 walks in the 9th inning to help them win a game the probably shouldn't have otherwise won. Fantastic!
I would update you on all the stats, but I am having a problem getting this information from baseball-reference.com. I was able to use the site last year to get updated reports on all of the stats from the previous day's game. But for some reason I can't find it this year. If you know of a way to pull it off of baseball-reference, please let me know. I'm not in the mood to go to the box scores right now to get it. Sorry. For know, just know that the Twins have at least 6 walks and the Cubs have at least 1 home run. Sweet!
I would update you on all the stats, but I am having a problem getting this information from baseball-reference.com. I was able to use the site last year to get updated reports on all of the stats from the previous day's game. But for some reason I can't find it this year. If you know of a way to pull it off of baseball-reference, please let me know. I'm not in the mood to go to the box scores right now to get it. Sorry. For know, just know that the Twins have at least 6 walks and the Cubs have at least 1 home run. Sweet!
Monday, April 6, 2009
HAPPY OPENING DAY!
BASEBALL IS BACK! Spring is officially here! Baseball is back! Last night Will and I were in the car driving to a friend's birthday party and we actually got to hear baseball on the radio! We were both so excited. Then when we got to the party baseball was on TV! I didn't care that it wasn't the Twins because the Twins are playing today. Unfortunately, I am not going to the game... oh well. I will be watching the game from my home TV. Will (lucky guy) doesn't have to work today. So, he is going to be at home watching all the baseball he can.
Since baseball is starting, my Walks for a Walker program is officialy starting today. If you haven't signed up, don't worry, you can join at any point in the season! I'm completely open to that. The program has taken off this year! I have more people donating per walk and more stats that I need to track. So far, this is what I need to keep track of:
- walks the Twins get
- walks each of the Twins farm teams get (yes, all of the regular season farm teams!)
- walks that Delmon Young gets (I love this one!)
- home runs the Cubs get
- home runs the Red Sox get
- walks Slowey pitches
This should keep me pretty busy. But it is fun at the same time! So, every time I now post, you will be able to see all of these stats! If you want to add to these through your own donation, let me know. I'm willing to track as many stats as people will give me.
But for now... HAPPY OPENING DAY!
Since baseball is starting, my Walks for a Walker program is officialy starting today. If you haven't signed up, don't worry, you can join at any point in the season! I'm completely open to that. The program has taken off this year! I have more people donating per walk and more stats that I need to track. So far, this is what I need to keep track of:
- walks the Twins get
- walks each of the Twins farm teams get (yes, all of the regular season farm teams!)
- walks that Delmon Young gets (I love this one!)
- home runs the Cubs get
- home runs the Red Sox get
- walks Slowey pitches
This should keep me pretty busy. But it is fun at the same time! So, every time I now post, you will be able to see all of these stats! If you want to add to these through your own donation, let me know. I'm willing to track as many stats as people will give me.
But for now... HAPPY OPENING DAY!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Lia Sophia Fundraiser
Last night was our Lia Sophia fundraiser. What a huge success! Jess Evans (or representative) is fantastic and always has a way of getting people to buy a ton of jewelry. Sarah, the best Pink Sprinkle supporter, offered us her party room to use. And the combination of Sarah's party room and Jess's ability to sell jewelry got us a ton of sales! We are even keeping the jewelry sales open until Friday. So, if you weren't able to make it to the party, but still want to buy some jewelry just follow the following steps:
1. go to www.liasophia.com/jessevans
2. click on the "Our Jewelry" link
3. view a catalogue that you like
4. click on the jewelry item that you want to purchase
5. click how to purchase
6. type Pink in the first name and Sprinkles as the last name for the "Hostest"
7. buy the jewelry!!
Just to let you know there is a SPECIAL SALE with our party:
Buy 2 items and get the 4 most expensive half off!!
I just have to give a shout out to Sarah! Sarah is also the best person to bring to a lia sophia party because she LOVES the jewelry so she is more than willing to buy a TON! Sarah even offered to buy us one piece to put up on our silent auction! So look for that piece of jewelry in our silent auction!
I just hope that you will continue to support the Pink Sprinkles!
1. go to www.liasophia.com/jessevans
2. click on the "Our Jewelry" link
3. view a catalogue that you like
4. click on the jewelry item that you want to purchase
5. click how to purchase
6. type Pink in the first name and Sprinkles as the last name for the "Hostest"
7. buy the jewelry!!
Just to let you know there is a SPECIAL SALE with our party:
Buy 2 items and get the 4 most expensive half off!!
I just have to give a shout out to Sarah! Sarah is also the best person to bring to a lia sophia party because she LOVES the jewelry so she is more than willing to buy a TON! Sarah even offered to buy us one piece to put up on our silent auction! So look for that piece of jewelry in our silent auction!
I just hope that you will continue to support the Pink Sprinkles!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Thank You SBG
For those of you who aren't familiar with the Twins Blogging world, there is this amazing blogger named "Stick and Ball Guy," SBG for short. He is the nicest Twins blogger out there (since Will isn't really blogging anymore). Why, you may ask? Because he is promoting my "Walks for a Walker" program. He is helping me get the word out there. Right now I have about 90 cents per walk donated plus 50 cents per Cubs home run. This is pretty sweet. My goal, just so you are aware is to have enough people to donate $3.25/walk. I have people donating everywhere from 5 cents/walk to 50 cents/walk. Sweet! You guys are truly amazing to help support me this way! If you want to read the SBG blog, it is www.stickandballguy.com. He talks more than just baseball too.
I went to the Dr. yesterday about my knee. I have a bad right knee (my knee cap doesn't stay in place) and recently my knee has really been bothering me. Turns out a tendon from my thigh to my knee is slightly out of wack (something common with marathon runners who stop running then pick it up again). So, I'm off to get a new knee brace and some physical therapy to get my tendon back into place. I'll consult the resident Dr. (my sister) about this when she returns from Paris. The knee brace is a must. I have had mine since junior year of college, which means the thing is about 7 years old! It has definitely gotten every bit of use out of it that I could possibly get.
Feel free to comment or something to join my Walks for a Walker program, and check back frequently to see what other fundraisers are going on... like the Lia Sophia Party this weekend! Check out the post about it from earlier this month!
I went to the Dr. yesterday about my knee. I have a bad right knee (my knee cap doesn't stay in place) and recently my knee has really been bothering me. Turns out a tendon from my thigh to my knee is slightly out of wack (something common with marathon runners who stop running then pick it up again). So, I'm off to get a new knee brace and some physical therapy to get my tendon back into place. I'll consult the resident Dr. (my sister) about this when she returns from Paris. The knee brace is a must. I have had mine since junior year of college, which means the thing is about 7 years old! It has definitely gotten every bit of use out of it that I could possibly get.
Feel free to comment or something to join my Walks for a Walker program, and check back frequently to see what other fundraisers are going on... like the Lia Sophia Party this weekend! Check out the post about it from earlier this month!
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