Sports Games and Other Such Happenings

Recently I had the chance to attend another Rays game, only this time it was against the Cardinals. They were passing out puppets of DJ Kitties for kids under twelve. Ashley and I wanted one, but unfortunately, we were just a little over the age limit... But due to the puppets, they played DJ Kitten frequently throughout the game which was awesome. Here's a sample of DJ Kitten for those of you who are wondering what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awU9WRiOUnQ

I picked the one that was put to a French song just because I find it hilarious. The Rays won which always makes it more fun. I still haven't figured out what the Rays mascot is supposed to be because to me it looks like a hairy elephant or something... haha

En lieu of DJ Kitty, Ashley won a poster of BJ Sammy, player number 2, so for the rest of the game we cheered him on since he was the only one who's name we knew!

The Unknown Mascot

After the game (There was a free Wiggles concert afterward)

Our next sports outing was to a soccer (or should I say football?) game. An English team from Bolton came over to tour and set up a match against the Tampa team. We went to the field on Saturday only to discover that we had the date wrong. Instead we explored the outside of the newly rebuilt Dali Museum.

The outside of the Dali Museum

Ashley and I with the melting clock bench

I loved the lighting and these pretty glass chairs

Missing Marquette's harbor

The following Thursday, we headed out to Progress Field once more, only this time it was the correct date for the game. The Tampa team had the upper hand in being used to the intense Florida heat and took the match 1 - 0. The game was at Progress Field which doubles as a baseball field. The Tampa team had a group of fans similar to Tech's pep band. They kept up a drum beat and constant cheering almost the whole game. At half time they had a fish and chips eating contest as well.

Lining up for the national anthem

Progress Field

Mascot?

Our next outing was another trip to Clearwater beach which again resulted in sunburns. It doesn't seem to matter how careful I am with my sunscreen, I always get burnt!

Ashley with the turtle statue

Clearwater Beach

This time I brought my ukulele with me to play some beach music. It was super fun to make music on the beach and the ukulele was a perfect fit for the scenery.