A couple weeks ago we went to Reds spring training in Phoenix with friends Karen and Mike Chalfant, and what a ball (pardon the pun). One of the highlights was visiting the practice facility/complex/offices. It afforded us up close and "too" personal glimpes of not only the brain trust (Castellini and his group having a big meeting) but got to see their offices, weight rooms, etc. A bonus was walking by Dusty Baker's office, and seeing him taking a pee; his bathroom is off of his office and I guess they don't get many "outsiders" as he didn't bother closing the bathroom door. So, as we went by and the girl pointed out his office, we glanced in and beyond the office, there he stood in what appeared to be a bathroom in the "urinal" position. I wasn't sure I really saw what I thought, and then I heard the flush. Yep, he was taking a leak! Beyond that little gem, we got many autographs (Joey Votto is very hot, but I LOVE Brandon Phillips -- what a friendly guy).
In addition to seeing 3 games, we took a day and drove to Sedona and spent a night in Flagstaff. Sedona is just beyond words, natural beauty beyond belief. We had a wonderful time in 80-90 degree weather, and now we are back, opening day is tomorrow, and the forecast is 46 degree high. It sure was nice to have a little taste of summer.
