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Cubs vs. Mets — April 16, 1990

Posted on April 16, 1990 by Roger

My brother-in-law, nephew, and friend went to this game with me. The weather wasn’t as cold as we expected it to be, but the Cubs, on the other hand, were very cold. We enjoyed it anyway and had a lot … Continue reading →

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Grove Park Inn — Asheville, North Carolina

Posted on March 31, 1990 by Roger

It’s a cushy job, but somebody has to do it. My work sent me to Asheville, North Carolina with a couple of coworkers to visit a company that manufactured embroidered patches. They put us up at the Grove Park Inn, … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Post National Memorial, Arkansas

Posted on December 28, 1989 by Roger

I arrived at Arkansas Post early in the morning. I was the first visitor of the day and one of the last too. This doesn’t rank as one of the most visited National parks. I was greeted by a man … Continue reading →

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Kenosha Twins vs. Peoria Chiefs — August 17, 1989

Posted on August 17, 1989 by Roger

I went to this game with family. We had great seats on the first-base side, with our backs against a chain-link fence. When the line-up for Peoria was announced, the fans got involved. The announcer said, “Batting first, the D.H., … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Royals — August 16, 1989

Posted on August 16, 1989 by Roger

More free tickets from a supplier at work. I went down with three friends. We arrived during Royals’ batting practice. I went down along the left-field line and stood up against the low wall (after pulling paint chips off the … Continue reading →

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