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Twins Territory : The Ultimate Fan

I love the Twins, but I am by no means the "Ultimate Fan." That honor lies with my friend Angie, and she has entered to officially have that title with the Twins. She's been to spring training, she's touched Joe's left sideburn and been to more games than anyone I know.

VOTE FOR ANGIE HERE

Birthday Buddies

That's right, it's my birthday. My favorite day of the whole year. In the past my birthdays have been pretty hit or miss. It almost always falls on fishing opener so kids often missed my party as a child. In college I spent an entire birthday alone in my dorm room, as it was the day after everyone else moved out and I was staying for May-term and had no car (and lets be honest, no friends left up there).

But since then I've had some whoppers. My 21st birthday was the first day of studying in Hawaii (helllooooo fun times). My 23rd birthday was when I was with Katie visiting her brother in Germany. We had just gotten back from an Austrian spa and her brother's bday was the next day so he had a shindig at his house. Not too shabby.

Best of all, I found out that I have a birthday buddy on the Twins! Yes, that's right, first baseman Justin Morneau was also born on this glorious day. So here's to the Twins kicking the Yankee's butts tonight in honor of the big day.

Picture via Sports Illustrated

Twins Territory : Another Rainy Game

I'm just not meant to enjoy a sunny day at the new field. I think it's Mother Nature's way of shunning me for loving the Dome so much.

Tonight's seats were AMAAAAZING, courtesy of a *friend's corporate tickets. It rained and we lost, but my night was made when Matt Tolbert took the field (to pinch run for Thome who had pinch hit for Harris) in the 9th. That kid has amazing nostrils. Seriously, they're huge. And I love him for 'em.



Ah well, at least I got to see a couple that were in my section get engaged and then Morneau immediately hit a home run- I think that's a good omen for their future.

*friend being super cool fellow designer and now an avid reader of my blog

Twins Territory: Invaded

Pardon the cell phone quality pictures (we're not talking iPhone here people), but here's a little proof of my Target Field excursion.

I admit it, the field is gorgeous. Even a hardcore Dome fan like myself could see this has potential. However, the night we went- it rained. Score one for the Dome and it's lovely Teflon roof keeping baseball fans nice and dry.

It's okay, Target Field, you'll have your day in the sun... hopefully.



Oh yeah, and we won. 10-4! Perhaps I'm good luck?

Twins Territory

That's right folks, it's baseball time. Yes, I realize that the season has already started (and yes, I've been watching), but tonight is my first trip to Target Field.

I'm rather excited, and although I am a lover of the Metrodome (don't hate), if this new stadium is as beautiful as everyone says, I'm sure I'll be a convert in no time.

Now if only we can find the crazed Nick Punto fan, my night will be made complete...