Nothing too exciting to write about over the last few days, and that includes events on the field. After winning 3 in a row, we have now lost 3 in a row, including last night’s loss to the Giants in the Tokyo Dome in front of a capacity crowd. Our submarine pitcher, Shunsuke Watanabe, who you may have seen pitching in the WBC, had a rough first inning, gave up 4 runs and we never caught up.
I did get to see Mary V. after the game, whom I haven’t seen since January. Great to see her and as always Mary looks great.
Today is a 2:00 game at the Tokyo Dome again so it’s right back to the train station for an hour commute. To get to the Tokyo Dome from our apartments it’s a
Five minute bus ride to our train station, a 35-45 minute train ride to the Tokyo station, depending on whether or not we catch the rapid, a 5-7 minute walk from one end of the Tokyo station to the other, get on another train, the Chuo line, for 2 stops where we change lines to the Sobu line for 1 stop. Final stop, Suidobashi and the Tokyo Dome. Piece of cake these days but a bit confusing 6 years ago.
Tokyo train station is enormous. The Line we most frequently ride, the Keiyo line, is located approximately 10 stories underground and if you’re into people watching, this is the place to be. Just last night, I said to Paul and his wife Donna, we probably see more people walking from one end of the Tokyo station to the other than we would see in an entire month wandering around Stamford.
Paul’s wife Donna is visiting from Las Vegas for one week. Paul and Donna have been married for 28 years and Donna is ½ Japanese. Kind of crazy that Paul married a beautiful Japanese women 28 years ago and now finds himself living and working ½ way around the world just 40 minutes away from where she lived as a child. You never know what’s around each corner do you? I would give you more information about the lovely Donna Pupo but if you have ever met Paul, you know the scoop, lol.
Today is the last game before the interleague break. We have the next 4 days off so let’s hope for a win. Hate to have to sit on a loss for 4 days.
By the way, Happy Father’s Day to my father (Vince and Mike too) and to all my friends who are fathers out there. Have a good one!
Father’s day is a great day for me because there’s nothing better in my life than being the father of my two boys Frankie and Zack. Love you guys!
Happy Father’s Day Frankie and Bobby ! Keep up the good work. This is a most interesting blog. Hope to see you guys in a dugout in the U.S. in the future !!
Comment by "Arnold" Your Neighbor — June 22nd, 2009 @ 10:45 am