Tag Archives: 2012 Mariners

Of Hats And Fans

I’m getting ready for the upcoming weekend by going to Value Village (a local thrift store chain) and looking to get some winter boots for August. I’m taking him to a 2 day Cub Scout winter camp and we don’t … Continue reading

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2012 With The Aquasox

Last year I took Ciárán to his first professional baseball game, the Everett Aquasox. The team is a “Short A” affiliate for the Seattle Mariners, pretty much the lowest rung on the professional ladder. That doesn’t mean it’s not professional … Continue reading

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Up And Down With The Mariners

Warning: This post will degenerate into whiny self-pity towards the end. You have been warned.

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My Weekend With The Mariners

This past Saturday and Sunday I went to two baseball games in a row. This is a far cry from a couple of years ago when I didn’t even really consider going to a game. A year ago it was … Continue reading

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Ciaran’s 5th Birthday Celebration

This past weekend Ciárán turned 5. You would think I would have a lot to say about this, considering it was an action packed weekend. I think I may just be too exhausted to reach through my memory and extract … Continue reading

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July 4, 2012

I will admit to Independence Day being among my least favorite of the official holidays. No, I’m not some un-American weirdo, and I do enjoy fireworks. It is the hassle and danger the day brings that always leaves a sour taste in … Continue reading

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Meanwhile At Safeco Field

What a day we had. Saturday I took three of the kids to the Mariners game, and it was highly enjoyable (not just because they snapped a 7 game losing streaking). Sure, winning a game 7-0 is fun, watching Felix … Continue reading

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First Game Of The Season

This last Sunday I took the kids to their first Mariners game of the season. The last couple of seasons have been well documented already, with August leading the way for attendance, starting in 2010. Last year I was able … Continue reading

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