The Good News (And the Bad News)
The good news is that my son invited me to join him at the first game of the World Series on Friday evening. More good news – we had great seats behind home plate. Even more good news – the Dodgers came from behind to win on a grand slam home run at the bottom of the 10th inning. And in what should have been good news – I got a lot of walking in after the game.
But, that is also the bad news. I regularly walk about 3,500 steps every day. I expected I would get in all my steps tramping to and from the car in the Dodger parking lot. What I didn’t expect is that after the game none of us could remember exactly where the car was parked. The Dodgers Stadium parking lot must hold more than 25,000 cars, including many red Teslas.
So we walked. And we walked. And we walked. To no avail.
Finally, I asked Craig and his friend to find the car and then find me. My legs, after about 8,000 steps, felt like rubber. While I was leaning against a concrete parking cone, I was asked twice by concerned Dodger fans if I needed a ride. The answer is that I did, but it was coming. Hopefully soon.
I remember my father, at 95, vowing to never attend a Rose Bowl game with me again – “Too much walking,” he said.
Well, now I feel the same way about the World Series. The games look great on TV, the commentary is helpful, and the moment they are over I’m already in bed, not walking through the dark to the car.
Daveen was understanding, but then she usually walks more than 8,000 steps every day. (What is she thinking?!!?)
At any rate, I plan to enjoy watching the World Series game tonight in the comfort of my own home. I will exercise by walking to the kitchen and back.
Alan