Full of Dreams to Last the Years...

...in Seattle.

Yes, Seattle. Home to the 2008 Gay Softball World Series, and the destination for the Blue Ice. You heard it right, the team that I manage has qualified to participate in this year's premiere event.

We finished a disappointing 3rd in the regular season, and came into the playoffs missing 4 key players. Twelve of us faced a grueling day in the sun (high in the 90s), not an easy task for those of us pushing fifty. The situation became even more intense when one player injured himself, forcing me to play every game (after starting only three games during the season to concentrate on coaching).

Now I don't like to blow my own horn too much, but this old man (bad back and all) still knows how to play the game. In addition to pitching three masterful games (and relieving in the fourth), I averaged nearly .700 with a team-leading 10 RBIs.

Jubilation dies quickly. With only two months to the World Series, I am immediately working on roster moves (who can actually go to the week-long tournament), fundraising (we figure to need about $15K to offset expenses), and getting new uniforms/tshirts for the team. UGH!

So much to do, so little time.

Full of hopes an' full of fears, full of laughter, full of tears
Full of dreams to last the years, in Seattle
. . . in Seattle!

Thank you, Perry. Thank you, Blue Ice.