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mchenrycards
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I have not posted much lately as sports cards seem to be taking more of a backseat in my life right now as I tackle other projects and issues. My hope is to return soon and get back to collecting but only time will tell.
Last Saturday night I found myself on the north side of Chicago and had an opportunity to swing by the old ball park in hopes of allowing those who were with me to get a picture under the marquee. A quick drive around Wrigley showed that the entire ball park was enclosed by cyclone construction fence which made marquee pictures nearly impossible. I did drive by the right field gate and noticed the lights were on and construction was in full swing and a crane was sitting n the exact place home plate should be and much of the seating directly behind home plate was removed so that an underground, members only cafe could be built. I had been sent an invite to this cafe (as I assume all those on the season ticket waiting list had been as well) but for the cost and the lack of any type of field view in this cafe, well I just passed on it.
Of course, being in the vehicle with a bunch of women someone had to go to the washroom and the only place available was the Taco Bell across from the ball park. As I waited for the group to come back from their run to the border I looked and saw the lights I had seen a million times but this time they looked different. The starkness of the pitch black Chicago night and the haze in the air made for what I thought was a great photo.
With thirty days until the start of Spring training and less than 100 until opening day, it will not be long until these lights are on for a real game and not just for the construction workers on a cold January night.
Thank you for indulging me with this impromptu photo of the day.
Last Saturday night I found myself on the north side of Chicago and had an opportunity to swing by the old ball park in hopes of allowing those who were with me to get a picture under the marquee. A quick drive around Wrigley showed that the entire ball park was enclosed by cyclone construction fence which made marquee pictures nearly impossible. I did drive by the right field gate and noticed the lights were on and construction was in full swing and a crane was sitting n the exact place home plate should be and much of the seating directly behind home plate was removed so that an underground, members only cafe could be built. I had been sent an invite to this cafe (as I assume all those on the season ticket waiting list had been as well) but for the cost and the lack of any type of field view in this cafe, well I just passed on it.
Of course, being in the vehicle with a bunch of women someone had to go to the washroom and the only place available was the Taco Bell across from the ball park. As I waited for the group to come back from their run to the border I looked and saw the lights I had seen a million times but this time they looked different. The starkness of the pitch black Chicago night and the haze in the air made for what I thought was a great photo.
With thirty days until the start of Spring training and less than 100 until opening day, it will not be long until these lights are on for a real game and not just for the construction workers on a cold January night.
Thank you for indulging me with this impromptu photo of the day.