My friend Molly has taken it upon herself to make sure I don't forget my roots, in the form of a 2:30 am phone call announcing that the Phillies had indeed won the World Series. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that we were sitting in the bleachers of Veterans Stadium for a businessman's special - an afternoon game in the open air. What is it about outdoor sporting events that compels people to drink like crazy? We certainly did, and I vividly recall the crushing hangover I suffered from later that night.
I do love the Phillies, and am really proud of them. Last night was no doubt a great night to be in Philadelphia, sharing the love with friends across the pond!!
Lol, World Series indeed! I was to be found yelling at the radio last Monday morning on my way to work because of the so called "World Series", I suppose that's what happens when you live in a country as big as a continent.
I don't know if you've ever seen that jokey "Message from Her Majesty The Queen" that's been going around (again) because of the US election? It's basically saying that we'll revoke your independence etc, etc. I particularly like Point 12:
12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the Australians first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
Quite apt, under the circumstances!!
Posted by: Brenda | November 04, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Why does USA baseball call it a 'World Series' when it only involves teams from USA? Soccer's world cup involves almost 100 nations and Rugby Union probably half that so they can honestly claim it to be a World Cup. World Series? Illusions of grandeur, methinks... Pah!!!
Posted by: Lord Farr-Kernukkel | November 01, 2008 at 11:14 PM
But it wasn't the Cubs (sniff, sniff).
Posted by: Expat Mum | October 30, 2008 at 04:05 PM