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Padres Opening Day
March 30, 2008  Padres Opening Day 2008March 30, 2008 It was one of those magical days... the opening of day of baseball. This year the Padres hosted the Houston Astros. Erin, Grant, and Garrett and I all took in the opening day ceremonies. View Gallery            Labels: Sports
Friar Fest 2008
January 26, 2008  Friar Fest 2008January 26, 2008 The 2008 Padre season was quickly approaching, and as with Padre tradition, they opening Petco Park up to the public, to walk the field, tour the club house, and meet some of the players. Erin, Grant and I checked it out on the Sunday. View Gallery                    
Chargers vs Colts
November 12, 2007  SNF: Chargers Vs. ColtsNovember 11, 2007 The Colts came into town to take on the Chargers. In attendance was Erin, Grant, Stacy, Ryan C., Robert, Ryan B., Veronica, Ashley, Jenny an Stacy's Cousins. The bolts took a quick lead just to watch it nearly slip away. In the end a missed kick won the game. View Gallery                
OMBAC '07
July 15, 2007  Over-The-Line TournamentJuly 14-15, 2007 Erin and Grant entered two teams into this years 54th Annual OMBAC Over-The-Line Tournament at Fiesta Island. Erin Whitney and Tracy represented 'Two Blonds and a Redhead' and Grant Shaun and Garrett represented 'If We Win... You Suck'. The girls played the first day and lost their first two matches, but they had a cheering section of over 30. The guys played day 2, and promptly lost their first match, but found themselves on 3 game winning streak. I took over Grant's spot for the final game which we lost by 1 run. Next year we plan on having more teams, more beer, and more practice! View Gallery                          
Trevors 500th Save
June 8, 2007  Trevor Hoffman's 500th SaveJune 8, 2007 Trevor got his 500th save, which essentially gets him into Cooperstown. When asked what he was going to do with the 500th save ball, he said it was going straigh to the Hall. The Padres honored him with a banner, fireworks, and a great celebration. View Gallery          Labels: Sports
Padres Opening Day
April 5, 2007  Padres Opening Day!March 17, 2007 Padres Opened the season against the Colorado Rockies. As always lots of hoopla to go around. Streamers, fireworks, and did I mention my brother got into a fight with a bitter old lady? Such is the events of a good opening day! View Gallery         Labels: Sports
Divisional Playoff Game
January 13, 2007  Chargers vs. Patriots Divisional Playoff GameJanuary 13, 2007 Chargers made it into the post season, yet again. This time they hosted the New England Patriots in the Divisional Playoffgame. The Chargers had a dominating performance in the first half, but entering the second, they lost their composure, while the official's calls were not going their way. Phillip Rivers and Shawn Merriman both were injured. At the end of the game New England won by an extremely narrow margin. Chargers finished the season with the #1 Ranked Offense and Best Record in the NFL. The draft will come soon enough were they will shore up the recieving corp and secondary. View Gallery               Labels: Sports |
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