LL Softball 8/14 (THU): VENUE CHANGE

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 12:42 PM PDT Comment 130 comments

All right, so I am leaving town on the 16th for Salem to work on a Masters, but I want to get one more softball out of you guys.

Play begins at 6pm and will end when we deem that it has been completed.

CHANGED LOCATION: Thursday's games will be played at Cal Anderson Park (Corner of Pine & 11th, 6 blocks North of the Seattle U. field. map here. There is parking on 11th Ave.)

I hope y'all who didn't show up on Saturday get a chance for Thursday, we're supposed to have weather in the low 80s and sunny, not the somewhat rainy crap we had to deal with on Saturday.

Sat. Aug. 9 Recap: We were a bit short on people on Saturday, so we mostly spent time taking batting practice. We also could not use the regular softball field since the groundskeepers there must have been Team Tractor fans and dumped a load of dirt at the second base position and put other tractor-like devices on the field. That's mostly the reason for the move, we're likely to get a field we can use at Cal Anderson.

In the meantime, Luke, who posted below, absolutely beasted softballs in batting practice from the southeast corner of the field over the fence on the southwest side, into the parking lot of the Seattle U. building, as the ball rolled into the lobby of said building, roughly 320 feet away. That was probably the highlight of the day; hope to see you on Thursday!

Thu. Aug. 14 (Total: 8 + 1)

Two Rs And Two Ls
Baker
Brett
Fuzz
Wlad-o-matic
~~J.W. Pezzino (+1?)~~
Smith18
Gomez
Mariner John (+1)

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Why the hell not

I’m in

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 4, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Remember: La Hacienda on Commercial.

Nothing to do with this post but, considering I won’t be in Seattle on 8/14, I felt the need to contribute in some way.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm personally more of a fan of Guadalajara Grill, which is about 1/4 mile south of La Hacienda, but both are delicious.

by Hustl504 on Aug 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The large amount of Salem people in this post is freaking me out a little.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Will it help any that I will be in NOLA in 15 days?

by Hustl504 on Aug 5, 2008 2:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Restaurants are better here, anyway.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 5:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone up for softball on 8/9? I'd have at least two takers (me and a buddy)

as we’ll be up in Seattle on the 9th for the Rays game.

Also, best of luck at Willamette. I grew up in Salem and have since moved away, but I think you’ll enjoy it.

La Hacienda is alright, but you can do better. The Ram directly accross the street from Willamette which I think has since been renamed Big Horn Brewery has some nice beer selections as well as a very tasty burger.

by andrewgolfsalot on Aug 4, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Ram has nothing to do with Mexican food.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just saying, if you're looking for food, and you're at Willamette...

by andrewgolfsalot on Aug 4, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know, sorry, it was from an earlier conversation.

And there are Rams/Big Horns in the Seattle/Tacoma area, too.
TLsTRs already has lived in Salem…so we probably don’t need to tell him this, anyway.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, aren't I late to the party?

by andrewgolfsalot on Aug 4, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just graduated from WU Undergrad in May

now I’m going across the street for a business degree.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tokyo International?

by Hustl504 on Aug 4, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Across Winter Street.

Atkinson.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that sounds good, too!

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 4, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll play for that, too, unless we hear otherwise.

I will also add it to the top bar of the FanPost.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I assume the Saturday play would be the regular time slot we usually play of 1-5 pm?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm in!

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 4, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in for the Thursday game

but since i’m playing in NABA and have a double-dip on sunday, i don’t think i can get both days off this weekend

by Fuzz on Aug 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You better fucking not be able to.

by Robert on Aug 6, 2008 1:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So I am a very infrequent poster

And as I live in Kitsap County I don’t often find myself around Seattle U but I’ll be in Seattle on Saturday. Would having a noob be a buzzkill or can I throw my hat into the ring?

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No it would not, please come

by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 5:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Saturday, but not Thursday, I assume?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Correct.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 5, 2008 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sign me on for both!

by wlad-o-matic on Aug 4, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Saturday for me

by Graham on Aug 5, 2008 12:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My ankle is demanding I not commit

It is healing and rehabbing but slowly. Little setbacks here and there.

by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 6:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Will you get the chance to hang out with us?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I'll be there for sure either way

by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It surprises me a little that Smegmalicious and Camomilk have not yet gotten in on this

I imagine they’d both like to play again….

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How do you get so many freakin' injuries man?

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some people are fucking the man

The man is proverbially fucking me.

(The ankle I hurt before the last softball hasn’t quite healed yet. I think I aggravated it during the game.)

by Gomez on Aug 6, 2008 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

New guy here, but I'd like to play.

Thursday would work. I may be able to bring a co-worker along as well.

I haven’t swung a bat in a while. Anyone know of any batting cages near Kent/Covington? Would like to get into the cage so I don’t overly embarass myself out there.

by J.W. Pezzino on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They've got some at the Family Fun Center in Renton, but that's the best I've got for you.

Really, it is unlikely you’re going to embarrass yourself any more than the rest of us do.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Deanna used to stump for the Bullwinkle batting cages

But yeah, if you know how to swing a bat effectively and make reasonable contact, you’re probably ahead of half of us if ability. We’ll probably take a bit of BP before the game too.

by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My brother's friend lives in Covington and he plays seriously on a team

I could ask him….he played 6 games (8am to after 10pm) last Saturday i hear!!!

by Smith18 on Aug 6, 2008 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very real chance of me coming to play!

Saturday I am thinking yes and my bro may even come if invited

Thursday I could come if it is scheduled after work…so like after 4pmish…my schedule varies

by Smith18 on Aug 6, 2008 1:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Never been to a LL softball event before

but I’d like to join on Saturday. Has a time been determined yet?

by mr.smartypants on Aug 6, 2008 2:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We usually do 1 pm on weekend games

Is this still good for this Saturday?

by Gomez on Aug 6, 2008 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would suggest so,

but it was andrewgolfsalot who brought it up, so I think he should make the final ruling.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 6, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't make it to either games.

Next time for sure, though

by Jaejo on Aug 6, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Saturday at 1pm sounds good to me

by johnbai on Aug 6, 2008 10:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can't do Thur, might do Sat

watch the forecast though. Early reports say rain possible on Saturday.

by Matthew on Aug 7, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Indeed.... 50% chance

by Gomez on Aug 7, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Worrying about rain

is so… Californian. Don’t be a wuss.

by johnbai on Aug 8, 2008 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd play in a drizzle or a light rain

FWIW they’ve eased back on the morning forecast to ‘mostly cloudy’ for Saturday.

by Gomez on Aug 8, 2008 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, ankle's healing nicely

If I’m allowed to play catcher, I can play Saturday.

by Gomez on Aug 7, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Btw, where are all the people

that insisted on playing on a weekday evening because they can never make weekend games?

Where the hell are they now?

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They are twisting on the spit

that rotates on the 6th level of firey hell… along with Richard Nixon and all the other lying bastards.

by johnbai on Aug 8, 2008 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know Goose's days off are earlier in the week rather than later, so it still might not have worked for him

Can’t really say for the others.

by Gomez on Aug 8, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I figure also we still have about a week left, people are probably a little nervous about committments.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course we are, we're men.

if it was all women, there would be uniforms by now.

by wlad-o-matic on Aug 8, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do generally show up in uniform

but I argue that’s because I have baseball pants at home so I might as well use ‘em.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As someone with his LL Softball cherry still intact

Could someone provide with approximate cross streets for the field?

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 8, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If you go east on James St. from downtown, the ballpark will be on your right

as you go down the hill past Broadway.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For cross-streets, try Cherry and 12th.

James becomes Cherry after you cross Broadway going east.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Much obliged gents.

See you tomorrow.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 8, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like I can't do Saturday unless it were later (am I hearing 1pm the time?) but in for Thursday @ 6pm!

by Smith18 on Aug 8, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We'll probably play until 4-5, so if you're late you're still welcome.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We played an interesting game of 5v5 last time

and 7v7 is pretty obvious (batting team sends out a pitcher and a catcher), but what do you do if it’s 6v6?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Defensive pitcher, catcher and outfielders?

by Gomez on Aug 8, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

with 12 players

you probably play 3 teams of 4. Two teams in the field, one at bat.

by johnbai on Aug 8, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm an outfielder looking to play

I will be there on Sat. See ya on the field

by luke k on Aug 8, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This man beats the shit out of the baseball

by Gomez on Aug 10, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and softball

including 2 that cleared the 25 foot fence, the bushes behind it, the parking lot, and rolled into the lobby of a motel (dorm?).

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 10, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Much to the chagrin of the greater Seattle U. student body.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 10, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

320 feet man.

With a softball. That does include the rolling. It’s 243 to the bushes and about 280 to the pavement in between the rows of cars.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 11, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It would have been about 470 from the home plate we used to the far fence where our cars were parked.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 11, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh I won't be able to make it after all. Sorry guys.

by Graham on Aug 9, 2008 5:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

me neither.

haha

by brayden04 on Aug 10, 2008 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm in!

dang it.. im still in ohio. maybe in 2010 eh?

by marinerschas2 on Aug 11, 2008 8:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wasn't there talks of

moving the Thursday evening game to Cal Anderson on Broadway and Pike?

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 11, 2008 8:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There was indeed

by Gomez on Aug 11, 2008 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sigh

You Seattle residents and your ability to get to softball fields without ferries.

Wish I could be there. Hopefully the next weekend game.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 11, 2008 10:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It was good to meet you Bishop!

Your own prodigious blasts from the left side should also be recognized. You came in second in the Homerun derby afterall.

by johnbai on Aug 11, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Likewise

It was good to meet you (Not just Jonbai but all). I now am one hour of Capitol Hill parking and one quality beer recommendation indebted to the readers of Lookout Landing.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 11, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My ankle exploded last week while trail running.

If I can use it, I’ll come play, but if not, I’m out.

by Smegmalicious on Aug 11, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, welcome to the club!

I’m just now able to get around on mine without residual distress.

by Gomez on Aug 11, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mine swelled up to about softball size and had some awesome bruising.

I’ve never really sprained an ankle before, but I basically never swell from injuries so this scares me. I also heard a very loud POP when it happened, it sounded like a gunshot.

I’m going to experiment with taping it and see what I can come up with though.

by Smegmalicious on Aug 11, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AYE

I don’t think mine popped. Does it hurt even when you’re not putting any weight on it?

by Gomez on Aug 11, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can walk some and the swelling and bruising are mostly gone now.

I haven’t tested it for fear that any little thing will re aggravate it. I also have no health insurance now, so it’s all self treatment for me!

by Smegmalicious on Aug 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh man, I am sorry to hear that.

I hope you get to come hang out though, if not play; this is the last game I get to participate in until next season.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah... the beer afterwards is almost as good as the game

I might be able to make it to the Thursday night game… but I have to leave at 8pm for basketball.

by johnbai on Aug 11, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Goodness gracious.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Aug 11, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll plan on being there on Thursday

Saturday’s home run derby was fun, even though I was massively outmatched. Hopefully we’ll have enough for a game this time.

by Schaefer on Aug 11, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good to see you man!

by Gomez on Aug 11, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like a neat park. have fun folks.

I’ll be in surgery! get my hand working!

I have eight watches. None of them are fake.

by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 12, 2008 2:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just get a mechanical hand... it would be way more awesomer.

by johnbai on Aug 12, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that might be cheaper too.

I have eight watches. None of them are fake.

by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 12, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Something like this:

by Smegmalicious on Aug 13, 2008 1:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he never absentmindedly scratches his face

by Gomez on Aug 13, 2008 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or his nuts.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 13, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that the guy who ate his own arm off when it was caught in a crevice?

that has to be the most badass thing I’ve ever heard.

by johnbai on Aug 13, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A crevice?

Is that what we call coyote ugly these days?

by Gomez on Aug 13, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the guy. I have his book.

He’s pretty awesome.

by Smegmalicious on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What time is Thursday's game?

by Mariner John on Aug 12, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

6pm

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 12, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

May or may not make it.

by Mariner John on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I probably won't make it

unless I can somehow get way ahead in my work schedule by then.

by camomilk on Aug 13, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in +1

by Mariner John on Aug 13, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOO

by Gomez on Aug 13, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm out, guys, sorry.

The ankle is somewhat better, but I have to go to Whistler to help my gf and her company sell crap to mountain bikers.

sigh

by Smegmalicious on Aug 13, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry guys...

Can’t make tomorrow after all. My co-worker bailed and my company is having a all-day softball tournament on Saturday that would be wise for me to attend. Since my out of shape behind can only really take one day of ball, I’ll have to do that one instead.

I’ll be keeping my eyes out for the next one though, sounds like you guys have a blast.

by J.W. Pezzino on Aug 13, 2008 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm still on for tonight regardless of number of players.

It’ll be a damn fine day out there; hopefully we can attract some stragglers.

If you have an extra glove (or two), it may behoove you to bring it.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 14, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm still coming... and I think my friend Bob might show up

But I have to leave right at 8pm and head for my basketball night.

by johnbai on Aug 14, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm still going

by Gomez on Aug 14, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be there

I count 10. Is that enough to play a game?

by Schaefer on Aug 14, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

5x5 is possible with some rules adjustments

by Gomez on Aug 14, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet tits I'm tired.

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 14, 2008 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I second this.

by Mariner John on Aug 14, 2008 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 14, 2008 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree

by Schaefer on Aug 15, 2008 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm also beat

I think the game being midweek, after a full day, added to the bushwhack.

by Gomez on Aug 15, 2008 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I purpose keeping the games on weekends

simply because all the people that said they can’t make it on weekends didn’t make it yesterday either. Excuses excuses, people.

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 15, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's fine

This weekday game was an experiment in any case.

I fielded like crap and couldn’t get any power on my swing. As much as I loathe making excuses, it was at the end of a long workday, and the tread on my right shoe was coming off, which didn’t help. Time for new running shoes! (or cleats: as much as we play, they may not be a bad investment)

by Gomez on Aug 15, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs