Dodgers Stadium as seen from our seats up high
LA skyline
Shot of LA from a different angle
The Hollywood sign as seen from the stadium
Friday, April 28, 2006
LA/Dodgers Stadium
Dodgers Stadium as seen from our seats up high
LA skyline
Shot of LA from a different angle
The Hollywood sign as seen from the stadium
Sunday, April 23, 2006
The Dodgers Game
Yesterday we went to a Dodgers game. Los Angeles has 2 major league baseball teams: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (of California, and so on...little bit of a joke); (and the ones we have the season tix for); and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Why then, you ask, did we go to a Dodgers game? Well, Frankie is in the Buena Park Little League, and their team, the Cardinals, got a chance to parade around Dodgers stadium right before the game. Something about National League vs. American League. His team was affiliated with the Dodgers instead of the Angels.
And, it was also autograph day for kids under 14. So, while Frank was getting Frankie to the parade, Steven and I took a brand new MLB baseball (used for autographs) and stood in a line 1/4 length of the stadium, in hopes of getting an autograph from one of the Dodgers. After standing in line for about an hour--it wasn't too bad, the weather was sunny but not hot, and the view was great; Hollywood is on one side and LA is kind of at a right angle--so we did ok. But just as we made it up to the autograph tent, they called all the players out so they could go warm up for the game. Darn. But, they left the veteran players, so we got autographs from Bobby Costillo and Rudy Law. (Like I know who they are. Someone famous, and I wouldn't even know it :o) It was a good game too--the Dodgers won, and Steven took a nap. YES!
Last but not least, we did get to see a couple of famous folks and we actually knew who they were: Harrison Ford was there with his girl, Calista Flockhart. Of course, they had a private box, and we only saw them because they got put on the big screen. But it was still neat to think that we were probably only about 100 yards from Indiana Jones. (He's actually looking kind of old; sporting a full beard that's mostly white.) Also saw some NFL player, Warren Moon; again, wouldn't know him if I saw him on the street, but Frank knew who he was. Once they pointed him out, we looked down and saw him in the stands live, so Frank took this picture. He's the one with the mint green shirt. Cool, huh? Course, we're in the nosebleed section at the tip top of the stadium, so Warren's features are a little indistinguishable, but trust me, it's him.
And, it was also autograph day for kids under 14. So, while Frank was getting Frankie to the parade, Steven and I took a brand new MLB baseball (used for autographs) and stood in a line 1/4 length of the stadium, in hopes of getting an autograph from one of the Dodgers. After standing in line for about an hour--it wasn't too bad, the weather was sunny but not hot, and the view was great; Hollywood is on one side and LA is kind of at a right angle--so we did ok. But just as we made it up to the autograph tent, they called all the players out so they could go warm up for the game. Darn. But, they left the veteran players, so we got autographs from Bobby Costillo and Rudy Law. (Like I know who they are. Someone famous, and I wouldn't even know it :o) It was a good game too--the Dodgers won, and Steven took a nap. YES!
Last but not least, we did get to see a couple of famous folks and we actually knew who they were: Harrison Ford was there with his girl, Calista Flockhart. Of course, they had a private box, and we only saw them because they got put on the big screen. But it was still neat to think that we were probably only about 100 yards from Indiana Jones. (He's actually looking kind of old; sporting a full beard that's mostly white.) Also saw some NFL player, Warren Moon; again, wouldn't know him if I saw him on the street, but Frank knew who he was. Once they pointed him out, we looked down and saw him in the stands live, so Frank took this picture. He's the one with the mint green shirt. Cool, huh? Course, we're in the nosebleed section at the tip top of the stadium, so Warren's features are a little indistinguishable, but trust me, it's him.
Friday, April 21, 2006
This is Frankie and Steven at a visit to a couple's house in our small group: Jesse and Ginny Grotholson. Jesse is an actor--a serious one. It was so interesting to talk with him and find out what it's like to make movies. He has an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) and they moved here from Chicago last July for him to pursue a professional career in acting. He is working on what's called a "reel"--basically a film strip of several examples of his work to present to agents. He hopes to have it finished by the end of the year so that he can have an agent and be auditioning for TV/Film. I loved learning about all that, and it was great to interact with a Christian in the "Industry" who is spiritually well-grounded. Oh well, at least I'll be able to say "I knew him when..." :o)
Been a little while...
Hey Folks!
Sorry it's been a while. I've been missing all of you alot. We are still doing ok out here. About a month ago, my sister came out and we had so much fun. We went to Disneyland for a day--got there when it opened at 9 am and left when it closed at 11 pm. It was a blast! Sarah had a free ticket, so we wanted to get our money's worth since a one day park hopper (Disney has 2 parks) is $79. Thankfully, Frank was able to take the boys home in the middle of the day for a nap.
Unfortunately, Sarah and I picked up sickness while we were there. Part of the reason I haven't posted in a while--been sick with food poisoning. We think it was the hamburger...sigh...I am just now getting over it, 3 weeks later. Finally went to the doctor, who is running lab tests to find out what it is. Funny thing is, I waited 2 1/2 weeks to go to the doctor, and they are running tests, but now I think I'm getting better. Oh well, least I'll find out what it was. Fyi, if you ever think you have food poisoning, there are several different kinds. Some you can treat with antibiotics; some go away on their own; and some you can treat with antibiotics, and they go away, but then mutate and come back worse than before. So, we are postponing any kind of treatment until we figure out what it is. I'll keep you posted.
Frank started a blog: www.apologique.blogspot.com
Check it out when you get a chance. It's pretty good if I do say so myself. (Course I am a little biased) :o)
I have spring fever so bad! California doesn't have normal seasons. Instead, it's: Summer, Indian summer (with desert winds warm fronts), and Rainy season. We just came out Rainy season--which was basically kind of cold and drizzly with highs around 60 every day. Not too bad, but to Californians it's "Winter/Storm Front"!! Their Evening News cracks me up! One day when it was drizzling lightly and the wind was blowing about 10 mph, the anchor persons were on the news decked out in full rain gear and commentating in very serious tones about how the wind was making the rain blow sideways and that looked really bad. LOL!! Give me a break. Maybe I should call'em up and talk about Tornado warnings in the South--now those are some serious storms. One problem we do run into here is that since they don't get rain very often, when they DO get it, flooding tends to occur. Esp. at LAX (the airport). Esp. when you need to go pick someone up from the airport...in the rain...and the dark. and you get lost in downtown LA. Sigh...sometimes I miss AL and Malfunction Junction. heehee.
We are moving at the end of May to a house with a yard. We've been living in an apartment, and now we're going to live in a house within walking distance of Biola. YES! Good thing too, since gas is predicted to go up to $4/gallon here by the middle of summer! Sheesh! It's already up to $3/gallon right now. How is it back home? Another thing that I find interesting about here is that folks depend a lot more on transportation other than cars. They will walk, ride a bike, or use the bus. I have to be a lot more careful driving here, you have to watch for pedestrians and cyclists constantly. Darn! lowers the point values too.
Ok, more later. Talk soon!
Sorry it's been a while. I've been missing all of you alot. We are still doing ok out here. About a month ago, my sister came out and we had so much fun. We went to Disneyland for a day--got there when it opened at 9 am and left when it closed at 11 pm. It was a blast! Sarah had a free ticket, so we wanted to get our money's worth since a one day park hopper (Disney has 2 parks) is $79. Thankfully, Frank was able to take the boys home in the middle of the day for a nap.
Unfortunately, Sarah and I picked up sickness while we were there. Part of the reason I haven't posted in a while--been sick with food poisoning. We think it was the hamburger...sigh...I am just now getting over it, 3 weeks later. Finally went to the doctor, who is running lab tests to find out what it is. Funny thing is, I waited 2 1/2 weeks to go to the doctor, and they are running tests, but now I think I'm getting better. Oh well, least I'll find out what it was. Fyi, if you ever think you have food poisoning, there are several different kinds. Some you can treat with antibiotics; some go away on their own; and some you can treat with antibiotics, and they go away, but then mutate and come back worse than before. So, we are postponing any kind of treatment until we figure out what it is. I'll keep you posted.
Frank started a blog: www.apologique.blogspot.com
Check it out when you get a chance. It's pretty good if I do say so myself. (Course I am a little biased) :o)
I have spring fever so bad! California doesn't have normal seasons. Instead, it's: Summer, Indian summer (with desert winds warm fronts), and Rainy season. We just came out Rainy season--which was basically kind of cold and drizzly with highs around 60 every day. Not too bad, but to Californians it's "Winter/Storm Front"!! Their Evening News cracks me up! One day when it was drizzling lightly and the wind was blowing about 10 mph, the anchor persons were on the news decked out in full rain gear and commentating in very serious tones about how the wind was making the rain blow sideways and that looked really bad. LOL!! Give me a break. Maybe I should call'em up and talk about Tornado warnings in the South--now those are some serious storms. One problem we do run into here is that since they don't get rain very often, when they DO get it, flooding tends to occur. Esp. at LAX (the airport). Esp. when you need to go pick someone up from the airport...in the rain...and the dark. and you get lost in downtown LA. Sigh...sometimes I miss AL and Malfunction Junction. heehee.
We are moving at the end of May to a house with a yard. We've been living in an apartment, and now we're going to live in a house within walking distance of Biola. YES! Good thing too, since gas is predicted to go up to $4/gallon here by the middle of summer! Sheesh! It's already up to $3/gallon right now. How is it back home? Another thing that I find interesting about here is that folks depend a lot more on transportation other than cars. They will walk, ride a bike, or use the bus. I have to be a lot more careful driving here, you have to watch for pedestrians and cyclists constantly. Darn! lowers the point values too.
Ok, more later. Talk soon!
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