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Good time at the game last night. Left work at 4:30 and drove down Peachtree Industrial to the IHOP next to the Chickfila in Peachtree Corners. Turned out Rob and his son were at the IHOP next to the Chickfila on Peachtree Industrial in Chamblee. What were the odds – two IHOP/CFAs on the same road! Didn’t take long to zip down and meet them. Wreck on 285 but the drive across the top end Perimeter wasn’t too bad. 

 

Ate inside Antico Pizza when it started raining outside. Went inside the ballpark, checked out the Braves Hall of Fame, picked up my Albies bobble, and said hello to Miss Marion. Since it was Rob’s first time at SunTrust Park she gave him a first-timer’s certificate.

Went upstairs to our seats, protected from the rain. Tarp still on the field so we chatted and watched the Jumbotron. The rain cooled things off greatly, making for a cool evening. Game didn’t start until just after 8:30. Worst part was Carmago botching at least three plays at shortstop, including a potential game-ending double play in the top of the ninth. Flowers had several passed balls.

Good to catch up with Rob, about our families, what was going on, and the old times. He said it was free to publish a book on Amazon if you take care of the cover art. Rob recently finished a book about his dad’s life. He told me about writing the book about UGA and Mark Richt, as well as Dr. Mansur. We talked baseball and football. 

Also fun to get to know his son Robert, who is the same age as Will. Robert was knowledgeable about baseball and the music being played, a typical Sugg in that regard. Robert had recently attended a game with the SPdL youth director. They filled me in on some of the goings-on at SPdL.  

Made our walk through the Battery back to our car. Westbound 285 traffic wasn’t bad after midnight. Returned them to Chamblee. I had seen that eastbound 285 traffic was gridlocked due to construction at the 400 interchange, and I think the exit to northbound 400 was closed. Took PIB north to Holcomb Bridge, then took my regular route closed. Was careful not to speed and watched for deer – only saw one. Got home well after 1 am.

 

I wore my red Dale Murphy BP jersey, royal blue Braves feather socks, and my black Footjoy throwback sneakers. That means for the 25 events I’ve attended so far this year, I’ve worn 15 different caps, 22 different jerseys / shirts / pullovers, and 20 different pairs of shoes.