Monthly Archives: February 2014

Even on a cloudy day, life is bright in downtown Dunedin.   Our first stop is always the Clay and Paper Gallery of Art. Then on to the incomparable brush strokes of artist Bill Renc at The Painted Fish. These … Continue reading →

It used to be that the banners hanging off lampposts this time of year in downtown Clearwater, Florida were all of the same theme, welcoming visitors who were in town for Phillies’ Spring Training. But not any longer.  We’ll see … Continue reading →

The weather held out in Dunedin this afternoon after all.  There was a chill in the air but who can complain about barely getting to 60 when back in New Jersey the temp was just 17, if you know what … Continue reading →

The weather isn’t promising for this afternoon’s game between the Phils and the Jays in Dunedin.  Showers forecast all around the area today may delay Cliff Lee’s first Spring start.  Cliff seems to struggle on the mound this time of … Continue reading →

It’s official!  We pulled into the preferred parking lot, and if for any reason you wonder if you’re in the right place, this license plate dispels any doubt. Welcome to our first report from Spring Training 2014.  The official program … Continue reading →

It’s a fusion of Halloween and St. Patty’s Day.  “Chag Purim, Chag Purim, Chag gadol layehudim.  Masechot, ra’ashanim, shirim verikudim.”  The new spin is that the holiday has now become a time of celebration for even adult Jews to don masks, make noise, … Continue reading →

  The Four Aces were an a cappella musical group from the Philadelphia area in the early 1950s who burned out as the music scene moved on to rock and roll. The Four Aces for the Phillies a few years … Continue reading →

It’s safe to say that Jamie Moyer will bring something to the broadcast booth for the Philadelphia Phillies that has been lacking.  Taking nothing away from “Sarge” or “Wheels”, the two commentators that Moyer and fellow World Series teammate Matt … Continue reading →

Eight days ’til we depart for Clearwater, effectively one week — departing early Wed Feb 26 to arrive in time for the Spring Training opener.  More than ready to escape the winter here – call me a modified snowbird.   … Continue reading →