Take your base!
Posted by Morrighan on May 16, 2007 at 12:46 am | Last modified: October 17, 2013 4:22 pmI am chilled through to the bone, I swear to gods. I should know better than to go to a game without proper winterwear…
All day, it was warmish. Not hot, not cool – warmish. When we left for town (the other town, not here) it was nice. Spotty white puffy clouds, hardly any wind to speak of. And then, after we get some shopping done and get out of the truck to have a picnic dinner before the game, the damn clouds roll in on HUGE gusts of wind from the north that feel like Jack Frost’s balls in January…
None of us brought a jacket, and the girls were in their jerseys and shorts. Sure, they have long socks and Care’s wearing her slider shorts and slider so one leg is protected from the frostbite, but still.
Rhi’s lips turned blue and that was WITH the blanket from the truck. About half-way through, I had to take her to a facility, so I chose Timmy Ho’s so I could get coffee. Extra large, doubledouble. Mmmm…I love Timmy’s coffee!!!!! And yes, I bought hot chocolate for the girls.
The opposing team used three pitchers throughout the game, and not one had any control over the ball whatsofuckingever. Out of 15 girls on our team, 11 were hit at some point in the game. And actually, the players count 14, because the coaches pulled Rhi from the game since they knew she’d not have a candles’ chance in the wind of getting out of the way before getting injured. 11 girls with large, round bruises on ribs, thighs, ankles and forearms. Thank gods for batting helmets.
The score was 21-15. For us, of course (knock-on-wood). Granted, our girls are damn good at stealing bases, so once they’re on, they’re basically home. ;)
Thursday, I’m taking my heavy sweater and another blanket, just in case. For the upcoming tournament, I think I’m going to have to find the girls some black stretchy pants and make them wear their warm-ups under the jerseys. And I’m taking our own food this time… (we did last time too, but…we ate burgers after to warm up…BIG intestinal mistake!)
We’re 3 for 1 now. Four more home games in May, and the tourney at the end of the month. Then June…then hopefully, Provincials. I thought the team was going to be rocky this year, but ya know what? I didn’t give enough credit to the coaches, obviously. They’re playing tight, and the team spirit is high. I think they’ll do it. :)
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Posted by Morrighan on May 1, 2007 at 11:12 pm | Last modified: March 6, 2012 3:53 amHappy, healthy, Blessed Beltaine everyone!
I share with you this wonderful day, the lyrics to my favorite cross-religions song. It works for all of ‘em!
‘Tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free
‘Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be
And when we find we’re in the place just right
We’ll be in the valley of love and delight
Dance, Dance, wherever you may be.
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.
And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
And I’ll lead you all, in the dance said he.
When true simplicity is gained,
To bow and to bend, we shan’t be ashamed.
To turn, turn, will be our delight
‘Til by turning, turning, we come ’round right
Dance, Dance, wherever you may be.
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.
And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
And I’ll lead you all, in the dance said he.
Dance, Dance, wherever you may be.
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.
And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
And I’ll lead you all, in the dance said he.
~Lord of the Dance
Come, we mustn’t keep the Wicker Man waiting….
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Posted by Morrighan on at 10:35 pm | Last modified: October 17, 2013 4:22 pmThe girls had their first game of the season tonight. It was a first in many, many ways.
First game of the season.
First game as a team (four new/returning girls)
First game as PeeWees instead of Squirts.
First time they’ve won the first game of the season, ever.
I know I’m not supposed to gloat (bad form) but these girls work hard on their skills, long practices and here in Manitoba that means practicing indoors during the winter months. But all the hard work the team has put in has paid off (14-9). Most of the throws tonight were fast and on target, the batting has improved as has the pitching. Bigger ball, bases farther apart and the pitcher mound back farther this year.
But they won. And not only did they win – both my girls were on base, twice. The second time for each they made it home. Rhia ran it herself…usually she has a runner, but she chose to stay in this time. Maybe that’s not such a big deal, but ya know what? She deserves to make it home herself once in a while and it sure re-sparked her interest in actually playing the game, rather than sitting on the bench or standing in the far right field..she doesn’t have to be the mascot this year either. For other families with mildly handicapped kids, I highly recommend finding an activity such as baseball…it’s done so much for Rhia!
Remember last August when I said I was glad it was all over for another year? As much as I was, I am now just as happy it’s all back on again. :)
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