Game #57 - Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 1:35 P.M. Kyle joined me today. . I have had the pleasure of speaking with Donnell, who works the designated driver booth, over the course of the season. Picture is included. Natty Boh has returned as well. A lot of empty seats again today. It's sad to watch, but with the Baltimore Ravens discussion back in the forefront, you may see lesser crowds at the games from this point forward. I'll be there till the end I suspect or else this blog is meaningless. A thank you to Kelsey and Kyle for the crowd shots :)

Game #56 - Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. I was here solo and after last night's fun time, that was to be expected. T he Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue Group was in the Community Booth!

Game #55 - Friday, August 5, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. This is the last 10 game home stand of the year. Emotional? nah, not really? Straight emotion. It was also fireworks night. Had huge crew of pals Gongshow, Josh, Tracy, Brian, Josh, Lindsay, Justin Noe. We started at Cross Street Market, got sushi, then Pub Dog, and then to Pickles it was the (unofficial?) going away party for Laura and Ryan. Very nice people. All the best in your endeavors. See you soon! Included in that party were also Jamie, Steve, and other various pals. Paul and Kevin joined us in Section 8. . Got my picture with Cheap Beer Guy/Stoke City fan outside Sliders. My usher pal Joe is hiding in the picture with the bird. I hope to get a clearer one with him soon. Pets on Wheels were at the Orioles Reach Community Booth! Hopefully this is a return to more animal groups! Thanks !

Game #54 - Sunday, June 24, 2011 at 1:35 P.M. Kyle joined me today on another beautiful day at the ballpark. We sat in Section 8 and pretty much had the whole area to ourselves. The Orioles staff should be commended for handing out free ice over the entire series. The home games are two-thirds of the way done and this was a tough one to watch. Jeremy Guthrie is still here and pitched another great game. Maybe he does deserve a better fate somewhere else. But he has been a first-rate player and more importantly first-rate person throughout his tenure in Baltimore.

Game #53 - Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. Another game where I was on my own. The Natty Boh team actually came and found me today! That was very flattering. The game went by pretty fast and so will this post. ;)

Game #52 - Friday, July 22, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. This season just seems to flow so freely and quickly. Well I am enjoying life and enjoying the company of others. I was happy to see Dr. Ryan and Kristin hanging out behind me in the Miller Lite Flite Deck. A few more folks have started to recognize me, so I hope to get some more photos of the stalwarts and employees of Camden Yards before the season is over.

Game #51 - Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 12:35 P.M. - Hottest game of the year. Went with Gongshow and Kyle. I wish there were more day games. Including opening day, this was meant to be only of three day games. Fortunately (or not depending on your perspective), the game against Toronto on 9.1.11 will be pushed up to 12:35 P.M. in lieu of the Baltimore Grand Prix! I embrace this weather. Complaining will not change anything. 35,000 + people and most of the fans were in a good mood, regardless of whom you were rooting for. I had the Bratwurst for the first time this season. Fantastic! German Shepard Rescue Group was there! I hope this is a return of more dog and pet groups. Maybe I wish they weren't there, hoping all the animals had loving homes!

Game #50 - Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. - A milestone number for me. And a lot was going on. Thanks to Chris C. and pals. We hung out in the bullpen area today. Got the important pictures with the important mascots. I think this is the University of Baltimore Bee :) Also met Mr. Randy Edsall, the new coach of the University Maryland Football team. He threw the first pitch. Very nice guy. My picture with him is on here and it was an honor for me. Hung out with Tony G., Carlos, and some of their pals in the now supposedly legendary Section 8 . In other terrific news, the animals were back at the Community Booth with Pets on Wheels! The far off distance shot of me is via Tony G.

Game #49 - Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. Tough crowd. A lot of Red Sox fans and that needs to be acknowledged. They are a great team. Hung out with Pete, Kevin H., and Paul W. in our usual section. I was happy to run into Nick V. once again. We talked for a few minutes about my blog and my insanity. There were some rowdy people near us but a small group of people don't represent everybody. The majority of the people out there really just want to enjoy themselves and feel good.

Game #48 - Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 1:35 P.M. Met up with Tom G. and Chris W. today! Thanks for the ticket upgrade Tom! Fantastic weather today and all weekend! Middle photo is the major league debut of Matt Angle. No relations to Kurt.

Game #47 - Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. I ran into Kelly H., Vitya, and GDM all within a matter of minutes. A lot can be said about this franchise, but people are still attending games. Attendance may be down across baseball, but people are still supporting. I know for many; it's a night out, a social thing, or just something to do. But at least people are still doing. And the weather was tremendous tonight. No pictures! ;)

Game #46 - Friday, July 15, 2011 at 7:05 P.M. - This is one of those rare games where I was solo. It was actually refreshing. I love the company of good people, but you are your best company. Always is and will be the case. :) A charming moment is when Derek Lee and the Oriole Bird were stretching together and fist bumping. Pictures included. Nick Markakis earned his 1,000th career hit. Congratulations are in order. He went about it like any other at bat. The crowd gave him a strong standing ovation. I don't know Nick personally, but he goes about his business in very quiet fashion. It's nice to see the fans appreciate what he has accomplished in his career and for this franchise. He has many good years left. All the best.

Game #45 - Thursday, July 14, 2001 at 7:05 P.M. - Long vacation and an all-star break thrown in. It was good to be home. I met up with Chris and Vijay on this night. Also hung out with Wily and Bridget towards the end. One thing I liked was when they recapped the top 5 plays of the first half of the season, Markakis, Jones, and Pie stood and watched. I found that refreshing. Maybe I am looking too into this, but it's ok to have fun and take a step back and appreciate what you have done. Jones' catch in Seattle was the top play. As the game numbers pile up, it will be exciting to see where this blog and our seating arrangements and experiences go from here.