Just about 4 months 'til Camp

"I consider myself the luckiest man on the earth." Sorry Lou I couldn't resist. I do feel lucky going back to Camp in January. Two years ago, going to Camp was a "bucket list" thing. A 50th birthday present deal. Now it's just icing on the proverbial cake. To my wife Karen's endless lament, she is convinced I will be going back more than this. Perhaps AFTER ALL COLLEGE TUITION AND EVERYTHING ELSE ASSOCIATED WITH OUR 2 DAUGHTER'S HIGHER EDUCATION NEEDS ARE FULFILLED! I could be going back.




BUT Being part of the camp "family" has meant a lot to me. I've made great friends.

My fellow '14 rookie Jeff  Reiss

My bud HOFer  Ron Beck telling me about "The Catch"

                       

Satch and Cookies!

I've been playing baseball ever since. This has been truly a fantastic part of it. Playing on Steve Ritchie and Rob Matheny's Dragons this past two seasons has me feel like a kid every time I "suit up". It was one thing to go to Goodyear and experience the camp for a fantastic week, but to play ball all summer long with a lot of same camp guys, has been like mini reunions every time we play. It's been great.

I can be always part of it. Back in May the Reds put together a hand full of reunion games for players from this year's camp (Which I didn't attend.) and any previous ones. The Red's youth academy was a great place to play at. I took full advantage of the opportunity. I hope the Reds will continue to do this. 

Anyway obviously I'm looking forward to January DUH!

More to Come!