Friday, December 30, 2005
how old?
Happy Birthday to me. Yep. By a technicality of softball by-laws I am now qualified to play over-40. Wow. Also, I know my friend CRip is celebrating his birthday at a Earth, Wind and Fire concert tonight. This guy is probably the only person in America to see such cool concerts as Guided By Voices and Kristen Hirsch but also Molly Hatchet and the above band, twice in the last year. Have fun KJ.
Here are some of my top moments of 2005:
1.) Of Montreal at AS220 in April. – I have been a huge fan of this band for a couple of years but this was the first time they stopped in Providence and didn’t disappoint. Also included a bunch of small talk and signed items by Kevin Barnes in a newly smoke-free club. AAA+++.
2.) Nirvana Reading ’92 DVD – Out of nowhere came one of the best sounding, professionally filmed concert of the greatest band ever. With the media giving them days to survive Kurt, Krist and Dave rose to the occasion and cemented their place in history. Highly recommended.
3.) Over-35 in Barrington – What fun playing locally with a great group of guys who know how to play, party and win while not taking ourselves too seriously. We beat the better team and there is nothing more relaxing than hanging out with MSwift, drinking beer and eating burgers every Sunday afternoon during the summer. I will never forget making fun of Ed Medeiros getting his team tossed from the playoffs because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut after hitting a clutch home run.
4.) ASA in Virginia – After frustrating trips to Columbus and Pennsylvania, Nilla was finally able to get the team assembled and playing well. We missed getting into the top 12 with a loss to an average team on Sunday night in the last inning. But otherwise a very satisfying trip down south.
5.) Is CRip done? He claims softball is over but it remains to be seen how someone so involved can just walk away. Either way, I’ve had a long strange trip with the man and will never forget a magical weekend in Georgia while winning the ASA National Championship in 2000.
Good luck to everyone in 2006.
Here are some of my top moments of 2005:
1.) Of Montreal at AS220 in April. – I have been a huge fan of this band for a couple of years but this was the first time they stopped in Providence and didn’t disappoint. Also included a bunch of small talk and signed items by Kevin Barnes in a newly smoke-free club. AAA+++.
2.) Nirvana Reading ’92 DVD – Out of nowhere came one of the best sounding, professionally filmed concert of the greatest band ever. With the media giving them days to survive Kurt, Krist and Dave rose to the occasion and cemented their place in history. Highly recommended.
3.) Over-35 in Barrington – What fun playing locally with a great group of guys who know how to play, party and win while not taking ourselves too seriously. We beat the better team and there is nothing more relaxing than hanging out with MSwift, drinking beer and eating burgers every Sunday afternoon during the summer. I will never forget making fun of Ed Medeiros getting his team tossed from the playoffs because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut after hitting a clutch home run.
4.) ASA in Virginia – After frustrating trips to Columbus and Pennsylvania, Nilla was finally able to get the team assembled and playing well. We missed getting into the top 12 with a loss to an average team on Sunday night in the last inning. But otherwise a very satisfying trip down south.
5.) Is CRip done? He claims softball is over but it remains to be seen how someone so involved can just walk away. Either way, I’ve had a long strange trip with the man and will never forget a magical weekend in Georgia while winning the ASA National Championship in 2000.
Good luck to everyone in 2006.
// posted by mac1 @ 12:48 PM 
