Blog entries for brunocarlson

So, I got a dog...

brunocarlson — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:40:03 GMT

I am not sure whether I would be a good parent or a bad parent. I have seen both and know what I should and shouldn't do from my own upbringing. So, I felt that at 31 years old, I should take the next step and get myself a dog. It's like parenting but less crying and more barking. I knew of a friend who was moving away and didn't want to give the family dog to the pound and possibly be put down or given to an uncaring family. I agreed full-heartedly because when I would see this dog, she was always excited to see me.

When I took the dog home this past friday after Thanksgiving, I realized how much time goes into parenting. This dog has a few issues, but all are tolerable. She is a mix of Rottweiler and various other genes. She is large and full of energy. My happy, semi-bachleor home was turned upside down this weekend. I now had to make sure that her needs were met before mine. Bathroom breaks before I went off to bed, or before a morning shower/cup of coffee. Feeding time, table begging, are all things I have to get used to. And putting up Chistmas lights in the back yard is now a treat since she loves to leave it a minefield of doodies.

I guess the most important thing was that I gained a "child" of sorts. She may have certain quirks, digging a hole, barking at the base of a large tree, or sitting on the feet of those who pet her, but she has taght me some great lessons in the last few days. Mostly that with a little effort on my part to make her happy she can make me happy.

Now why can't parents see this?

My first Playoff game... pt. 2 (Live)

brunocarlson — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:26:40 GMT

I now say live because somemone close to me said, "You were hatched well before the first one so technically this is your second go of the playoffs." True, Gavin, but this is my first LIVE viewing.

Okay, so, while I was distracted by the cute baby behind me I was also distracted by the mother of a two week old in front of me. Obviously, she loved baseball because not supporting the child's head she jumped up and down and spilled beer on this you one's noggin. To say the least, if it was a weekday, I would have called social services.

Also, the the young woman who felt that becoming a fan on Oct. 1st was better because you can now hold a sign that says in 2nd grade handwritting "It ain't over til Braun says so" (til Braun says was red to identify what station she wanted to be on) and cheer Come on, Pitcher until your boyfriend, your mother or creepy mom's boyfriend correct you and say his prper name or tell you that is the wrong team. P.S. to her mother; do not buy and underage girl beer, she will spill it and then pretend to be drunk to get out of being hauled off by Event Services for being obnoxious.

Overall, the air was filled with towel lint, cheers and jeers. I loved the fact that at any given moment I had 42,000+ friends. Wherever I went in the stadium, we gave each other high-fives, and screamed "Go Brewers!" It was a great time to be a fan. After all the ridicule from Cubs fans and from Packer fans, finally I can say, "Brewers went to the playoffs." They may say, "yeah but..." But nothing, PLAYOFFS.

As my ladyfriend and I walked closer to the stadium, a rush of emotion came over me. No I did not weep. My grandfather's birthday was October 1st, the same as the start of post season. He taught me everything Brewers. If he was still with us, he would be holding the extra ticket not her. Sorry, hon.

Going into the park was exciting, electric was in the air and there was a buzz never felt before since 1982. Truely something that could only be experienced there.

When I got the tickets up until the game on Sunday, I felt, win or lose, the Brewers went to the playoffs, I got to see them, and they won. After the game, I was a bit sad that I will not be seeing my ball team go to the playoffs further but I knew that in a few months they will be back at it.

To the Milwaukee Brewers, thank you for a wonderful season. Despite the highs and lows, I had a great time. I look forward to another rollercoaster ride to the playoffs.

My First Playoff game... pt. 1

brunocarlson — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:35:35 GMT

So, after buying tickets from Stub Hub and forking several hundred dollar over for some pretty sweet seats, I found myself in the thick of the largest sports related party in Wisconsin.

First, the parking situation brought me down. I was never notified or saw what the parking situation was about. We did not have parking passes so I figured that we can just pay when we rolled up. Not the fact. I bought my tickets soon after the Wildcard was clinched. My lady friend and I got seperated from our group while in line but we are vetrans of tailgating and new we would catch up soon. Well we were notified by parking attendants that we cannot park in the stadium. No problem, we will go to State Fair. Our friends had the same situation. But then a gaggle (or herd or whaterver) of Milwaukee's finest in blue decided to rub it in our faces that they will be close to their vehicles and not us by saying, "There is parking at State Fair, or shuttles from the bars, or at your house." Well, we decided to continue north where we found suitable parking at one the fine new (or relocated) companies in the Menomonee Valley. Free too.

So, what can I say about the game? Old men were hi-fiving drunk 21-year-olds, wives kissed husbands, kids jumped up and down, and in my case, was entertained by a three month old during pitcher change outs.