BAM! We made it to the second oldest baseball stadium in da U.S. of A.: Wrigley Field in Chicago (Fenway in Boston is the oldest). . .let’s check this baby out, and see what’s what.
First off, we are extremely lucky with the weather…currently 80 degrees Fahrenheit, about 60 percent humidity, light breezes out of the east, clear blue skies, and sunshine on the field–though our seats are in the shade–niiiiice!!
Wrigley Field opened in 1914, and is still rockin’ ‘n’ rollin’ today. It is located on Addison Avenue in the northern section of Chicago…just ride the red line of the L-train to Addison, and you are here in no time at all.
It looks like the place has been refurbished on the outside and, more importantly, on the inside. I keep hearing dudes in the bathroom saying things like, “wow, so much better with more urinals and troughs in these bathrooms.” It feels real good to me…lines move fast, dudes are in and out, and we all move on with our lives quickly after taking care of our business.
The concessions are plentiful and efficient…lots of great stuff to eat: Italian beefs, Chicago-style hot dogs, footlongs, pizza, nachos, beer, wine–rose anybody?–soda, water, etc….and the staff are helpful, welcoming and professional. . .we love this whole place.
Then we get to our seats…a couple of nice ones behind home plate…great views of EVERYTHING.
The game flows along and 3 hours later the Cubs win…and we get our first experience singing ‘Go Cubs Go’ with all of the happy Cubs fans. . .kinda lovely singin’ away with all of these midwest folks–jaaaa!
If you love great outdoor experiences in historic stadiums, then you gotta do a game at Wrigley at least once in your lifetime. Pop on over to Chicago some time, score some Wrigley tickets online–very easy, and take someone you love out to the ballpark. . .you and everyone with you will love it–I gar-ron-taaaayy!
Go, Cubs, Go!!
It’s lovely out there.
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