Secretary's Report...

Top 10 Memorable Moments of BO '06 List (moments share by the majority of BOers):

1. The ride in the “Yellow Dog” on the way to Dr. Pepper Ballpark Friday night.

2. Pool time at the Cowleys, particularly the games of ‘catch’ and the Incredibly Shrinking Hot Tub.

3. The launch of the Realtime BO Status Blog on www.baseballodyssey.org. 

4. The 12-person “Cash” game at the Cowley’s on Saturday.

5. Gary Matthew’s 4th inning heroics on Saturday (defensive gem and 2-run homer)

6. The lightning and fireworks show after Saturday’s game at Arlington.

7. The hat-snatch-and-rescue operation during the group picture in the backyard on Sunday morning.

8. Doug Mientkiewicz’s game winning, 9th inning homer at Minute Maid Park on Sunday.

9. Driving through the floodwaters of southern Houston on Monday morning to get to the airport.

10. Having it rain so much while we were there and not have one rain out!

Honorable Mentions (memorable moments experienced by a small group of participants):

1. Jim’s pigeon-dropping incident at Ameriquest Field.

2. Bill and Andrea’s photojournalism project on the uvula. 

3. Tina’s riddle about the two pills exactly the same but mixed together, how do you keep from dying.

4. The bratwurst Gene had at Minute Maid Park: “best I've ever tested at a ballpark -- not dry and overcooked as usual!”

5. Christina’s and Cooper’s Battle of Wills in the back of the 15-passenger van on the way to Houston.

6. Sonic’s onion rings

November 4, 2006
Andrew Tonachel