Tomahawkin' Tom Glavine, and Grant Field

Didn’t go to the Ted. Will went Thursday. The Hurt’s stayed all the way til the end of Friday’s game, and didn’t get home until after 2 am. Taking 3 of 4 from the Giants was pretty good, without Prado. And the loss went into extra innings due to unearned runs. Chipper had a tough play. It appeared that he was going for the out at home.

Today is Heyward’s birthday. He tweeted at midnight, forwarding a message from a reverend. Not long after that Freddie Freeman tweeting him birthday wishes. Looking forward to watching the rookie pitch tonight.

Friday night Matthew was watching the new Phineas & Ferb until nine, precisely when the Glavine ceremony started. I always liked “Tomahawkin’ Tom” because he was an undersized lefty, and the role he played in the 1997 Opening Day ceremony, carrying in home plate with Hank Aaron. I always liked him better than Smoltz. Thursday at 5 pm SportsSouth is airing the luncheon, which should be good. Heard they replayed the “Chicks Dig the Long Ball” commercial.

Glavine visited Chip and Joe during the game, and recounted old times, like he did yesterday. They made fun of Smoltz, and his corny jokes. I thought one comment during his speech was interesting, when he made a point of pointing out to left field to recognize a family member.

Couldn’t believe that blown call, that gave Philly the win. And the ump wouldn’t admit the mistake! Mild-mannered Joe Simpson said he was rated as one of the worst umps. Soon we’ll have instant replay.

Saturday Ceil drug me out shopping with her and Matthew, so the house stayed a mess. Old Navy, Kohl’s, Target, Chick-fil-a, REI, and Goodwill…we were gone for five hours. Then we all watched Ferris Bueller instead of the Braves…again Ceil’s idea. After church Sunday I vegged…everyone else went to Passion City Church.

Ceil bought a large photo of Grant Field, taken during the fourth quarter of the October 23, 1982 game against Tennessee. The Vols had the ball on about the 15 yard line, and were lined up to run a play. The score was 21-21. Tech held, and won the game 31-21. I determined the date and info by checking my list of college & pro games that I’ve attended. I’m pretty sure I was at the game, sitting in the upper deck of the East Stands.

The photo was taken from the Palmer House (the tall building across North Avenue) and shows the old Grant Field south stands façade that faced North Avenue. A few fans are peeking through the iron gates, watching the game. Nice view of the old north stands, the old track that ran around the field, and the wooden stands where the freshmen used to sit. Tech Tower to the left.

Late this October I am scheduled to chaperone Will’s school trip, but I don’t know the date yet. I was trying to finagle GT@Clemson tickets on Oct 23, if I’m not on that trip yet.