Cleveland....rocks?

Today was a very special day. July 24th holds a dear place in our hearts. Especially that day back in 2004.

It's also the day that Kate and I were married. What a day.

So today we got up and walked the 15 minute walk to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And what before our eyes but the world's largest rubber stamp! Saints be praised! And on July 24th of all days. Kate really is the luckiest girl in the world.

And from there we walked past Cleveland Browns Stadium to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It has alot of guitars in it. Alot of guitars and alot of costumes. Red Sox fans too. The place was packed and my patience was tried. The museum was fun but there were only so many jump suits, polyester vests, and cracked acoustic guitars I could handle.
Cameras weren't allowed beyond a point (which was most of the hall, except for my third example) but there were three things that really impressed me. One was the Michael Jackson wardrobe collection. The sparkly glove, the Billie Jean video outfit, even the Grammy Award show sequined military jacket. The second was their Beatles collection, including George Harrison's Rickenbacker, John Lennon's Sgt. Pepper Jacket and hand written lyrics to Lucy in the Sky and In My Life. And the third, for me of course, were the 1994 New Years Eve props used at the Boston Garden by Phish.

























Okay, I've seen enough.
















Act Two: Game Time!

We showed up at 4:30 for batting practice. Couple beers, no beers, and DOLLAR HOT DOG NIGHT!!! What a way to spend a wedding anniversary. Before the game you could text message the Cleveland Indians and have your message displayed on the giant scoreboard. Our front row seats behind the Sox dugout were fantastic, plus Daisuke, Okajima and Papelbon pitched a 4-hit 1-0 shut out gem (but WHY can't Daisuke ever get decent run support??!!).
Jacobs Field is a beautiful park and reminds me alot of Camden Yards. Cleveland is also a lovely city and everyone is very friendly. Go, if you ever have the chance.

Also, Tina Cervasio smiled and waved at me.