We waited 15 years for the Cincinnati Reds to make the post-season playoffs and they finally made it the first year we did not live in Ohio (go figure!) So of course Charlie traveled back to Ohio for a sports-filled weekend. He will fill you in on the details below - but he went to 3 sporting events in 2 days and probably watched other games on TV.
While Charlie was away, I went into the City for one of my best friend's from college, Maggie's, birthday dinner. Her entire family came into town from DC and we had a great dinner at the Red Eye Grill on 7th Ave, which was about 4 blocks from Times Square. After dinner we stopped at an Irish Bar, but unfortunately turning 30 is nothing like turning 21...after a few drinks we were all tired and I had to catch the train back to Ramsey to let our dog out...oh how things have changed. It was great spending time with Maggie and her family though and reminiscing about our college years.
Posted by Charlie
Yes, it was quite the sports weekend. I flew into Columbus Wednesday night. I stayed at my friend Bryan's house, and watched the Reds first playoff game in 15 years on TV (they played in Philadelphia). Naturally, their triumphant return to the playoffs was spectacular for the other team - Roy Halladay of the Phillies no-hit the Reds; only the 2nd no-hitter in playoff history. I watched game 2 on Friday with my parents - only to see the Reds blow a 4-0 lead! At least I got to watch it at Buffalo Wings & Rings - so I got my Cincinnati food fix!
Speaking of Cincinnati food traditions - I had some Gold Star and we had 80% of the Cincy Mowry household visit Abby at Cassano's (which is technically Dayton I guess). Only Peter was missing.
On Saturday, I went to the UC-Miami football game at Nippert Stadium with friends Bryan, Jeff and Derrick. The game turned into a 45-3 drubbing of my alma mater, the Redhawks. I followed that with a trip with Bryan to the Bengals game the next afternoon, which they lost 24-21 after blowing a 7-point lead with 2 minutes to go.
That night, I went to the Reds first HOME playoff game in 15 years with friends Scott, Gary and Heidi. To cap off my weekend, the Reds lost 2-0. Add to the fact that Michigan lost that weekend, and I watched my favorite teams go a combined 0-6. But it was a good weekend; to see the Reds host a playoff game was really cool, and I got a chance to see alot of family and friends!
Here are some of the pictures from the sporting events.
