Long Home Stand

Well they guys won before a large crowd on the 4th and our Nick the second pitcher was awesome, allowing only one run in 6 innings for the win.  There was a nice write up on him in the paper today which I have saved in case he wants to keep that sort of thing.
The 4th was crazy.  The guys all had responsibilities to get out with the public.  AJ from Lori's house had to be down at the pier at noon, so he was pressed into judging the apple pie contest.  He was very happy to have tasted 7 pies!  He is African American from Tennessee and has the most beautiful teeth I have ever seen.  I just stare at them while he is talking to me.
Dutton lost a bet and is not supposed to shave his mustache for the rest of the season.  That would be a bad idea.  Luckily, I think Nick talked him out of it.  It's all about looking good.
Fortunately they all got to spend some time at the party so they were well fed and had a chance to chat up the neighbors.
Nick the first was not playing, so he was in the parade and had a great time.  They had 2 trucks and were passing out schedules and tickets.
They went to Lake Sutherland after the game where the people who have lake houses spend a LOT on fireworks.  They were not disappointed.  I think they got in at 0330.
The game last night was a disappointment - too many errors and not enough scoring.  Hope for a better game tonight.  We need some wins with these home games.
I sat with some of the other Lefties Moms at last night's game and found out a lot more.  Apparently when they are on the road, they are 4 to a room and 2 to a bed.  They must love it at our house where they each have their own rooms.  Even Nick the second with a single bed is better off than when he is on the road.
One more game against Gresham tonight, then the Bellingham Belles are in town for 3.

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