The Frogs Are Back

Last Night was Opening Night for the Everett AquaSox. And other than the typical, minor kinks that come with the first game of the season, everything went really well. The team played well, the fans turned out in droves and the post-game fireworks show was awesome.

2007 will be my 12th season working for the team. Currently I'm there in a more limited capacity that doesn't require me to be at all the games. However, I do plan to be at the ballpark quite a lot this summer. The ballpark is an intoxicating place. You just can't get away from it.

Last night I roamed the stadium taking photos for our sponsors and future print materials. After the game, I helped write the team press release, which was something I'd never done before. In two weeks I'll have another first when I fill in for our PA Announcer for an entire game as he's out for a wedding. I'm really looking forward to it.

Jay Buhner and Dino Rossi were both on hand last night for the festivities. I have to say, once again, that I'm always impressed with Buhner. He goes out of his way to connect on a personal level with his fans. He sat for at least an hour before the game signing in the autograph booth. Not to mention the fact that he probably signed 500 more from his seat in the stands.