Last night was another heart-breaker at Wrigley Field. It was a beautiful night and we had a great time, but the game itself wasn’t much fun. The Cubs sure didn’t give us much to cheer about. At this rate, I’m convinced any game I attend when Ted Lilly is on the mound, the Cubs are sure to lose. Yes, I’m just that superstitious.
I hope Lilly’s not pitching at any of the Cincinnati or Milwaukee games I’m going to in September.
The highlight of last night’s game was the russet-colored moon rising up over Lake Michigan and above right field during the final inning. We also noticed that outfielder Kosuke Fukudome has a ritual–hopping over second base on his way out to right field each time the Cubs take the field.
These photos of “Wrigley Field” are from a trip to the model train garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden Wee-J and I took in June. They had rustic models of many famous buildings which were quite clever.
One of my favorites was this mini-Fallingwater:
I love the trains they have there. At one time I really really really wanted an outdoor train model, but like all things I get too busy
Tom–Keep it in mind for when you retire.
The retired train fanatics who put the whole thing together are there every day tinkering and talking with the public. They seem to be having a good ol’ time.