'Cause That's How I Roll!!! (Or, San Diego, Pt. 1)

Tonight, Kaitlyn said she wanted to brush her teeth. We, of course, forgot her toothbrush and toothpaste. Becky asked her "Why do you want to do that?"

Her answer was "'Cause. That's how I roll!"

I do not know where she picks this stuff up. :)

But, let's back up a bit.

We arrived in San Diego Saturday around 12:30. A little late. Got the car (Kia Optima. Sweeeet.) and went to meet Becky's friend Kelli.

We dropped Becky and Kaitlyn off and Drew and I headed to the Padres game. They were playing the Braves.

For those who don't know, I've been taking Drew to a different MLB game for the last several years. My goal is to do it as long as Drew will let me. We've been to Detroit, Florida, Texas, and now San Diego.

Because of the late flight, we didn't end up getting there until the middle of the 4th inning. But, it was well worth it.

We sat in the very top row, on the 1st base side, just off of home plate.


They really were good seats, though. A really great family from LA was sitting next to us. We talked a lot, he let me borrow his binocs, we helped each other out when ordering vending items, and he had the cutest little boy that kept staring at Drew.

Summary of things bought:

• Parking $20
  
• Tickets $40
• Beer $8.50 (yeah, no shit)
• Pretzel $3.50
• Water $3
• Cotton Candy $4.50
• Sno-cone $4.50
• Pizza (1 pepperoni, 1 bbq chicken) $13.00
• Another Beer - $8.00 (yeah, no shit)
  

It was a great game. We stayed until the bottom of the 8th. The Padres won.

We got a couple of free blankets.



This is a great stadium. I love ballparks that are right next to city centers. You can go down, park, have a couple drinks at a bar, catch the game, and then get some dinner or whatever. Not enough places are like this. Of the places we've been to, Texas and Florida pretty much suck. Go. Park. Go to game. Leave.

Detroit was a little bit better. Hockeytown is across the street.

From our seats, we had a great view of the Coronado Bridge.


As well as the Clocktower, which Drew really seemed to like.

Petco Park is built right into the city, with some existing buildings left in place. There's a great view of downtown.


I love how they incorporated the Western Metal Supply Building.

"An excellent example of adaptive reuse, the Western Metal Supply company building, a hundred-year old structure that had been scheduled for demolition to make way for PETCO Park, was saved and incorporated into the design of the ballpark. The building was renovated and contains the team store, private suites, a restaurant and rooftop seating. The corner of the building serves as the left field foul-pole."

They also have a beach in right field. Right in the middle of this picture.



After the game, we headed back to the hotel. It was a quick drive over there.

Personal commentary: For as big as it is (1.2 million???), San Diego has a really small town feel. It's the same size as Dallas. Doesn't feel like it at all. I know that San Diego County is even bigger than Dallas County. I'm just sayin'.

To close out the day...Rock Bottom Brewery and a quick pool trip (for me and Drew. Kaitlyn was sentenced to shower and bed.) at our hotel, the Westin Horton Plaza.