Well, I'm up for air for a few days. Had a VERY busy week last week, with my W's entire family in town for her parents 50th Anniversary. One of the highlights of the week for me was taking the day and going to Boston with my W, her brother and her sister. We started the day by touring Fenway Park, then went to Boston Beer Works for an early lunch. Much beer was consumed, as well as some good food. We then meandered our way over to the Sam Adams brewery for a VIP tour (Cory has connections!) After the tour, we "sampled" 4 different types of Sam Adams.

We then weaved our way back towards Fenway Park. Because we were a few hours early for the game, we decided to head back into the Beer Works for some snackage... And of course, more beer. We then staggered our way into Fenway Park for the game. Here's some pictures from the day...

Okay, photobucket is down for maintenance. I'll post some pictures later, with commentary...

Cory

If you can't change the way you look at things, the things you look at will never change.

Okay, trying the pics again....

This first one was taken from inside the press box at Fenway Park, looking down the right field line towards "Pesky's Pole". This is where all the print media reps sit. If you look REAL close, you'll see one lone red seat amidst all the blue seats in the bleachers. This is where the longest home run ever hit in Fenway Park landed. It's 502 feet from home plate, and was hit by Ted Williams. HOW they know it landed right there is an interesting/funny part of Fenway Park lore...



Here we are, sitting on top of the famous "Green Monster" at Fenway Park. In the background is "Fisks Pole". Probably the most famous home run in baseball history, Carlton Fisk hit a deep fly to left field in the 12th inning of the 6th game of the 1975 World Series. As the ball travelled, Fisk was hopping down the first base line, literally waving at the ball, trying to keep it fair. The ball bounced off that very pole, sending the World Series to a game 7. Red Sox fans don't like to talk about what happened during that game...



If you're sitting on top of "The Monstah" (as it's called by the locals), this is the view you get of home plate. Tickets atop the Green Monster are available only by a lottery held by the Red Sox. If your name is drawn, you can purchase up to 4 tickets, and once you buy them, you cannot re-enter the lottery for 5 years.



The view of the Green Monster, taken from the brand new Right Field Pavilion seats. Believe it or not, that shade of green is called "Fenway Green", and yes, it is copyrighted and patented.



Changing venues to the Sam Adams brewery. Here I am, standing next to one of the biggest kegs of beer I've ever seen....



When I asked what type of beer they were holding in that keg, our tour guide said, "That's a batch of Black Lager", which happens to be my favorite type of Sam Adams. Therefore, I had to show my admiration...



Cory's dream... A bar with 4 taps, ALL of them dispensing a different type of Sam Adams... Yes, I was in Heaven. Private tours are COOL!



Hope you enjoyed the pics!
Cory

If you can't change the way you look at things, the things you look at will never change.

Thanks for the great pictures Cory! I love baseball, especially my beloved CHICAGO CUBS & Wrigley Field. Hey! Hey! Cubs! I miss ging to Wrigley Field. Use to make it to one or two games a year when I was a teen.Now I have to settle for a few games of minor league baseball. Go Eugene Emeralds! Doesn't have the same ring to it!!Take care!

Thats more hair (facial) than I have seen Cory with cause everyone in the know knows that there is none under the cap....and I think he still shaves his legs so there we go....

Good to see ya again Cory...

Dave

"and I think he still shaves his legs so there we go..."

Nah, I stopped shaving my legs YEARS ago. Problem is, the hair has never grown back!

Wish that would happen with my head... LOL

Cory


If you can't change the way you look at things, the things you look at will never change.

>>Probably the most famous home run in baseball history, Carlton Fisk hit a deep fly to left field in the 12th inning of the 6th game of the 1975 World Series. As the ball travelled, Fisk was hopping down the first base line, literally waving at the ball, trying to keep it fair. The ball bounced off that very pole, sending the World Series to a game 7. Red Sox fans don't like to talk about what happened during that game... <<

But Big Red Machine fans love to.

(Too bad baseball has been going steadily downhill since then.)

Chris.

I miss the days of Ernie Banks- Let's play two!Whatever happenend to ball players who played because they loved the game & they were actually loyal to their team?

Cool pix...thank for sharing!  Boston is a fun place to visit.  I have only been there once.  I also went to Salem while I was in the area and enjoyed it there too.  They have great lobster and beer...YUM!  I am glad you had a great time

Take care...Carol~