Thursday, April 15, 2010
#63 Bee Salad
I stopped at Marsh yesterday on my way home from work to buy romaine lettuce. When I opened the bag to take the lettuce out, a BEE was sitting at the top of the leaves and flew out into my kitchen! AGH!!!!! I was able to kill it, but how strange!
#62 Final Two
So tonight was the night of the final showdown - Butler vs. Duke. David vs. Goliath.
After a looong day at work I met Aaron at my house and we headed downtown. We stopped at a couple hotels to people watch but didn't' see anyone major. There was a Scottie Pippin sighting at the Westin but he left before we arrived. Aaron and I met Lori and Megan at the mall after they finished with clogging. Luckily the torrential downpour stopped by the time we walked to Lucas Oil.
What a great game! I can honestly say I have never watched Final Four games (semis or final) more intently than this year. The best Final Four game-wise that I've been to, despite the end score of the final game. I didn't know the guy to my right, but when Hayward's shot rimmed out he grabbed my shoulders for a second (we had both turned to our left to watch the shot). I have no idea what he would've done if the shot had gone in!
After a looong day at work I met Aaron at my house and we headed downtown. We stopped at a couple hotels to people watch but didn't' see anyone major. There was a Scottie Pippin sighting at the Westin but he left before we arrived. Aaron and I met Lori and Megan at the mall after they finished with clogging. Luckily the torrential downpour stopped by the time we walked to Lucas Oil.
What a great game! I can honestly say I have never watched Final Four games (semis or final) more intently than this year. The best Final Four game-wise that I've been to, despite the end score of the final game. I didn't know the guy to my right, but when Hayward's shot rimmed out he grabbed my shoulders for a second (we had both turned to our left to watch the shot). I have no idea what he would've done if the shot had gone in!
Monday, April 12, 2010
#61 Happy Easter!
I spent Easter with the family for most of the day. I drove downtown in the afternoon to meet one of my favorite couples, Kelly and Mary, at the Mass Avenue Pub. They were in town for the Final Four and are great about setting up a meeting spot to visit with friends. It was great to see them (and some others I hadn't seen in a while) again!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
#60 Saturday Bracket Town/Concerts/Semifinals
Saturday was a big day. Megan and I started at Bracket Town. We wandered around there a while (so much to do!) eating our free peanuts. We got Matt Painter's autograph at the AT&T area. Paul and Lori are Purdue grads and Megan is a big Purdue fan as well. She was excited to have him sign her Purdue t-shirt. We also had our picture taken with the Duke team. :-)
After Bracket Town we walked to the concerts in the White River State Park. Luckily the rain had stopped. We saw Darius Rucker and Daughtry. Paul, Lori and Aaron met us at the concerts. Paul went home, while Lori and the kids accompanied me to the semifinals.
We were all rooting for the hometown Butler Bulldogs and they did not disappoint with an exciting first game. The first game was so intense that by the time the second game started I didn't really pay much attention to it for the first 10 minutes. I was hoping that West Virginia could top Duke. We saw Matt Painter again next to our section at Lucas Oil. Also saw Gene Keady after the game on his way to the men's room. We wanted to wait for him to come out so he could sign Megan's t-shirt but felt weird about it.
After Bracket Town we walked to the concerts in the White River State Park. Luckily the rain had stopped. We saw Darius Rucker and Daughtry. Paul, Lori and Aaron met us at the concerts. Paul went home, while Lori and the kids accompanied me to the semifinals.
We were all rooting for the hometown Butler Bulldogs and they did not disappoint with an exciting first game. The first game was so intense that by the time the second game started I didn't really pay much attention to it for the first 10 minutes. I was hoping that West Virginia could top Duke. We saw Matt Painter again next to our section at Lucas Oil. Also saw Gene Keady after the game on his way to the men's room. We wanted to wait for him to come out so he could sign Megan's t-shirt but felt weird about it.
#59 Friday Practices/All Star Game
I met Krista, Kenny, Julie, her nephew Max, Paul, and Michelle at Lucas Oil for the free Friday practices. I worked half a day so they snagged me a great seat. All I really cared about was Butler, so after their practice Krista, Paul, Michelle and I had lunch at the Claddagh Irish Pub. It was nice to sit outside and people watch. Who knew it would be 80 degrees in Indy in April?
We made our way back to the stadium for the all-star game. Lori and Megan met us there. Megan’s goal was to get Chris Kramer’s autograph. She did see him at the 3-point contest Thursday night but didn’t get a very good picture. Matt Painter was one of the all-star assistant coaches. We saw him on the concourse before the game and had some photo ops.
Krista, Kenny and I met Krista’s friend Nora and her boyfriend Steve at the Ram for dinner. We swung by the Hyatt to see some coaches, as it was the NABC headquarters hotel. We saw a few people, but not like past years. On our walk back to the car we passed Tom Crean and Jim Boeheim, and Krista got her picture with Sam Perkins. He was outside the Jackson Street tent wearing a suit. Big Smooth was looking dapper, but what were you doing at Jackson Street??
We made our way back to the stadium for the all-star game. Lori and Megan met us there. Megan’s goal was to get Chris Kramer’s autograph. She did see him at the 3-point contest Thursday night but didn’t get a very good picture. Matt Painter was one of the all-star assistant coaches. We saw him on the concourse before the game and had some photo ops.
Krista, Kenny and I met Krista’s friend Nora and her boyfriend Steve at the Ram for dinner. We swung by the Hyatt to see some coaches, as it was the NABC headquarters hotel. We saw a few people, but not like past years. On our walk back to the car we passed Tom Crean and Jim Boeheim, and Krista got her picture with Sam Perkins. He was outside the Jackson Street tent wearing a suit. Big Smooth was looking dapper, but what were you doing at Jackson Street??
#58 Salute Presentation
Thursday, April 1 was the NCAA Salute Presentation. Jim Nantz is the host of a night that brings together the Final Four teams and coaches. All four teams are introduced (separately) on stage and then there is a short interview session with all four coaches. Pretty cool.
A reception takes place after the Salute where you can mix and mingle and take part in some good food and libations. The place was packed so we had to make do with what we could find behind the concierge podium. Nice work, Kenny!
Krista, Kenny, Julie and I enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones (Mr. & Mrs. Norville in particular. Fun couple!!)
A reception takes place after the Salute where you can mix and mingle and take part in some good food and libations. The place was packed so we had to make do with what we could find behind the concierge podium. Nice work, Kenny!
Krista, Kenny, Julie and I enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones (Mr. & Mrs. Norville in particular. Fun couple!!)
#57 It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year...
The NCAA Final Four is one of my most favorite times of the year! I will give you a day-by-day recap of the fun and festivities my family, friends and I experienced.
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