Play Ball!

As part of a team building event, Monday found me, along with the other leaders from work, leaving work early to head north for a Tacoma Rainier's game.  We expected a shuttle to pick us up; however, we didn't expect the stretch Hummer, which was an event in itself.  Lots of pretty lights, aquarium screens, and a fireplace were all included on the ride. 

Once we got to Cheney Field, we spent the next hour or so performing customer service training.  Unfortunately, the suite in which we were situated was extremely warm....toasty...sweaty....humid.  Not comfortable and the powers that be at the field couldn't fix it.  After the training, we ate a dinner of hot dogs and burgers, which definitely did not meet the expectations of my resort co-workers.  No one is a greater critic of hotels than current employees of a remarkable lodge! 

We were then able to make our way to the dugout and field before the game began, where I snagged tons of pictures of the field, the stands, and the ball players.  In addition, the assistant director of engineering was lucky enough to throw out the first pitch for the game.  To top it off, the prime view of Mt. Rainier was spectacular at the ball park!!

After hanging out and enjoying the game to the third inning, I hitched a ride with a co-worker back to the lodge.  There was simply no way this early morning gal could stay until after 10 for the game to end, resulting in a return home after midnight.

It was another memorable moment in my working history and well worth the Hummer ride!!