Athens, GA 03-05-11

We're back at the ballpark on Saturday afternoon.

 FSU took an early lead in this game, too, but lost in the end.

 An FSU player makes a catch down the left field line.

Sherman Johnson getting ready to take a swing. 

 We lost in spite of Mike McGee hitting a late inning home run on this at-bat.

After the game, we met up with my cousin Robert, his wife Sue and their son A.J., after going to dinner with them.  They live nearby.

Athens, GA 03-04-11

Lynda and I were in Athens, GA for the weekend to take in Florida State playing the Georgia Bulldogs in a weekend series. 

 We took an early lead in the first game on Friday night.

 Georgia has a smaller stadium than FSU, but it was recently renovated and is quite nice.

Lynda, bundled up for the cold.  It was in the 30's with a light rain. 

Mike McGee, FSU's best player at bat. 

 The FSU team jogging between innings, trying to stay warm.

I'm trying to keep warm, as well.

Tallahassee, FL 02-21-11

 Tonight, our Jefferson County Seminole Club took a tour of the FSU baseball stadium, named after Dick Howser, the former FSU and major league coach.

 The lights were turned on and the grandchildren got to run the bases.

 Lynda is keeping an eye on Savannah Lee, who....

 can't go anywhere without her puppy.

 Getting some information about FSU's baseball equipment from Chip Baker, Director of Baseball Operations for FSU.

 The scoreboard after all the lights have been turned out.

 We then took a tour of the tradition room.

 This is where they recognize our All-American players with plaques.

Some of the baseball awards FSU has gotten over the years. 

 They have a special display for Buster Posey, the most decorated player in college baseball history, and now playing catcher for the world champion San Fransisco Giants.

A display in the locker room. 

 Another uniform display.

 The members of our Seminole Club with Chip Baker.

Chip is showing us the treatment room for the ball players. 

Here, Chip is demonstrating on Emily how players get a hot wax treatment for injuries. 

 She said it didn't hurt at all!

 The grandchildren posing in the baseball weight room.

 Chip talks about weight training techniques.

 Another view of the weight room.

 Some cardio equipment for the players to use.

 Mike, standing in front of one of his favorite player's locker, Mike McGee, number 25.

 Neil, standing if front of Jack Posey's locker, number 5.  He is the younger brother of Buster Posey.

 Dillan, in front of Jack Posey's locker.

 The trip to the ballpark was followed by a visit to Dairy Queen.

Nothing like toasting blizzards! 

Ryan and Savannah Lee checking out the fun.

Tallahassee, FL 02-19-11

 The girls, Auburn, Emily and Rosie spent the night at our house.  Here they are eating in our game room.

 The next day I took them to the FSU baseball game.  Auburn is taking a picture of....

 her cousin and sister, Emily and Rosie (our "twins") with war paint on their faces.

Savannah Lee tries on Papa's ball cap. 

 You can't take the grandchildren to a ball game without buying them treats!

When we get out in the country, close to home, the girls get to ride in the back of my truck.  A perfect ending to a perfect day.

Tallahassee, FL 02-09-11

 Visiting the Tallahassee Museum again, this time with Dillan and Ryan.  Here we are at the bald eagle exhibit.

 This duck looks happy to be in a familiar environment.

 It's lunch time for the deer.

 The drought we have been having has dried up this portion of a lake.

 Dillan is bundled up for the chilly weather.

Ryan was captivated by some of the animals we saw. 

 Just a lazy day for the wolves.

 The bobcats weren't too active, either.

 This Florida panther is taking a snooze.

 A cypress swamp that is part of the museum's property.

 Nothing like a little quality time with your brother.

 Seems all the animals are napping, like this bear, and....

 this fox.

 At least the goats were moving around.

 Dillan gets a kick out of spinning around on the tire swing.

 Ryan wasn't too keen on the tire swing, so we took a step down for him.

 Sliding down a fixed rope.

 Hey Papa, this is sort of fun.

 Dillan is checking out to see if Ryan is following him down the slide.

And he was!