Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Sara called a while back and asked me if I would like to go to a Mariners Game with Shawn and Caleb. I had been to a game before and found that Seattle has a beautiful stadium and every seat is a good seat. I like spending time with Shawn and what Grandpa wouldn't go to a ball game with his Grandson.
The roof was rolled back on a cool overcast day. The weather was perfect for comfort.

The photo below shows the Stadium from my vantage point when the radio reported that Edgar Martinez (Retired Mariner) threw the ceremonial first pitch for Latin American Baseball day.
It also shows the traffic jam that I endured for 45 minutes. It is a long story about the public bus system failure that ended up with me arriving at my seat at the beginng of the second inning.
When I arrived, the Twins were taking the field. The score was still 0-0
Caleb noticed lots of interesting and colorful stuff for sale.

Caleb got most of it into his mouth, and only a little on his shirt.

Ken Griffey Jr. had a good afternoon at designated hitter.

I don't think Caleb has had salted peanuts in the shell before.

Shawn was able to eat a few peanuts and still stay focused on the game.

Classic Ichiro stance. I think he got a hit every time at bat.

Seventh inning stretch time with Latin entertainment on the duggout roof.

The Hawkers kept Caleb's attention.

An impatient seagull just wanted everyone to go away so he could see what was left to eat.

Griffey got a hit in the ninth so Ichiro could score the winning run. (It was just like in the story book endings)

There were crowds of state fairgoers outside the stadium.

It was a long walk to the ferry terminal and a short time to get there before the hourly sailing. Shawn and Caleb had come to the game on the Bremerton - Seattle Ferry.

Those who chose not to walk probably made it on time.

People use all possible forms of transportation to get around.

It takes time to get your ticket. We saw the ferry pulling out about two minutes before we got to the ticket counter.

At least there is always a McDonalds nearby to provide comfort while you wait an hour for the next ferry.

There was another ferry loading but had a different destination. No help for just waiting it out. The ferry ride to Bremerton takes an hour and there are lots of interesting sights so it is worth the wait.