So, as you saw in the previous post, I won tickets to this past Saturday's Potomac Nationals game.
Let me tell you, it was the best game ever! Sucka, Andi, and I went to the game at about 7:45. It was hot, but we could see clouds in the distance and figured we'd get a little rain which would probably cool things down a little.
1st inning: Some dark clouds in the distance.
2nd inning: Dark clouds in the distance are somewhat closer and producing some lightning.
3rd inning: Somewhat closer dark clouds in the distance, producing some lightning, are now right over us.
Well, a few claps of thunder sounded close by. That's when most of the crowd started to leave. We decided to stay. We figured, if the players are still playing, we are going to stay. So, the inning went on. As we sat there talking, both Sucka and Andi said almost at the same time, "Why are all the players running?!" As I looked up, I realized why and pointed out the wall of rain coming across the field.
So of course, the game stopped as they shuffled us out of the stands. Well, we didn't want to leave because we figured it might be a quick storm and that they would play ball right after it ended. But at the moment, it was still raining and we needed a dry place to stand. I'm not sure who's idea it was, but we decided to stand under the bleachers. You can see in the below picture why that was a bad idea.
As you can see, the bleachers are open, so we were still getting wet. Not as bad as above the stands, but still. . . Under the bleachers, there is a concession stand that is kind of a shed-like structure. They only use it when there is a huge crowd for the games. There wasn't much of a crowd that day, so it was closed. Well, Sucka decided to try the employee entrance door in back of the shed. Success! It was unlocked! So we went in. Folks, it was like a sauna in there.
Since it was almost 100ยบ most of the day and the shed had not been used, it was burning up in there. . . but, we were dry. We stayed in the shed for about fifteen minutes. It was fun and funny but also a little scary. During that time, there were many a close thunder clap. Then the lights in the stadium went out. Oh, did I also mention that the wind blew the door shut. BTW, during all this, we couldn't hear anyone else. So, factor in the pouring rain, the thunder and lightning, the pitch black, the hot shed, no one else around, and the door closing by itself. It sounds like something out of a movie.
Since Sucka was furthest from the door, I asked him to take a picture so you could see our perspective. Unfortunately, all I had with me was my cell phone camera with no flash. So, that dark figure is me and that highlighted figure is Andi. 
When the rain finally let up, we came out of the shed. There were actually a few people still there. And, the players had stayed in the dugout, so they were still there also. We stayed around a little while longer to see what would happen next. All of a sudden, the announcer came on the loud speaker. "Ladies and gentlemen, that are still here, we are going to set off the fireworks in five minutes!" Woohoo!!! So, we still got to see the fireworks that they normally do every Saturday home game. Well, we went back up into the stands, walked over to the higher priced box seats (the wet box seats), sat down, and watched the fireworks show.
Haven Dwellers, it was the best time ever. And, you'll be glad to know that I've already started work on the screenplay.
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I got to see Hancock last night with my good friend Ryan and my #1 Dena. I must say, great movie. There is so much I'd like to tell you about the movie, but I can't for fear of ruining it for you. I can tell you that what you see in the commercials isn't necessarily what you get in the film. Let me explain. I was worried that all the good parts were shown in the commercials, but not to worry. The movie takes you in a direction that you don't expect at all.
