Wednesday Softball

So, the other team didn't have enough players, so I got to play an inning on their side. I played second. Again. I might start expecting to play there soon. I just look like I'm paying so much attention, don't I? It's really nerve wracking to play somewhere that I don't normally hang out. Catching is bad enough. Second base actually sees some action. Since I was playing for the other team though, it didn't really matter as much if I messed up.

I did get to play for my team as well. I caught. It did not go well. I also got up to bat twice. Ally got this great picture of me. What is with that face? I look like I'm in agony. This was a pop fly that went about five feet behind second base. Great hit. They totally caught it. Oh well. It was better than the dribbler that I hit the next inning.
yech. We ended up losing. It was our own fault. I think we were having too much fun. I love my team. My friend Ally(2) got to play for the first time. Ever. She totally whiffed, but she got in the game and swung. I think that's all that really matters.

Other images I need to share
Ruffers

Elk on the field

Big dog little dog

Tailgating after the game

Snowcoach Man

I live near some very talented people. There are musicians, actors and artists of all mediums living in town. It's very humbling...

but also very fun. Check out this take-off of the Grizzly Man. Um, lots of swear words... so be prepared.

If you've seen the movie, you'll LURV this video. If you haven't seen the movie, this is still pretty good.

Drinking on the Fourth of July

This weekend was Shannon's wedding. She got married up in Belgrade. Trudy was nice enough to let me ride up with her. We got to the location and it was gorgeous. Big, red barn in the middle of the country, chickens running around everywhere. It was actually in the contract that we weren't allowed to harass the chickens (i.e. no chasing. No fun.) I even managed to adhere to that rule. But, come on, it's hard not to chase chickens.
The bride was radiant, the groom was handsome, Tyler was GREAT as the "priest." The dresses were even beautiful. Well, they might be usable again. And they flattered all of the women. At least, I thought so.

Ring bearer practicing for when the bride and groom emerge

The flower girls were also cute. This girls hair was done in a bow. not tied in abow, done in a bow. So cute!

Also cute, the already married couples
Becky and Dan
Kendra and Doug
Doug on the fence
Doug plays on both sides of the fence

The dinner was lovely and delicious. I think there were maybe a hundred people there. The music for dancing was provided by a play-list of tunes that the attendees had sent in beforehand.
The next day, we went tubing on the Madison River. It was, unfortunately, overcast and the runoff from the snow-melt is still going on. The river was quite chilly, but at least we didn't have to stand up and drag our tubes ever. Sometimes, when it gets warmer, you have to do that because the river is so low. Then, Kendra, Doug, Kevin, Trudy, Heidi, Emily and I went to Norris Hot Springs. it was low key and wonderful. I've never been there before and it was so different from Chico. The social atmosphere was so laid-back it was nice. I loved seeing all of my friends and it was so much fun to just hang out.

Softball

This week was our third softball game. We lost. But only by 11 runs. Since we were playing the team that recruits (for Rec softball? Seriously?), that was considered a great accomplishment. In our league, if a team is down by more than 10 runs at the bottom of the fifth, the game ends. It's supposed to end abject humiliation. Or cut games short that might otherwise run over. We ended about 30 minutes before the next game was to start. They didn't want to keep playing, because they had already won (R-e-c softball? it's supposed to be fun?) Anyway, whenever we have an early game, our team also has a BBQ. There's a house just up the hill from the softball field where my co-worker used to live, but she's moved. However, another co-worker moved in for the summer so we get to keep having the BBQs there, at least for this year. It's always good food and good fun. Just witness the above picture. Who needs a bottle opener when you have a perfectly good picnic table? I love Montana.

What do you say?

So, today someone asked me, "Tell me about Tom." (not the real name). What do you say to that? My reply (after a blank look and a long "durrrrr") was "Well, what do you mean? In what way?" Basically, I think the person was trying to figure out whether or not Tom was single, but how do you ever answer that question? "Well, Tom is a hemophiliac racist." What? Is there really any way to reply that doesn't sound stupid?

This Weekend

Started off Friday with the Art Walk in Livingston. The art stores all stay open late and offer food and wine. Went with Ally, Ally, Holly, Heidi and Lauren. It was pretty fun and we went out to Mexican's afterward. It was definitely great to get out of Gardiner and hang with some new people for awhile. Doesn't the picture look totally five girls in the big City? I have some gorgeous friends. It makes me feel pretty too ;-)
Saturday was very slow and wonderfully boring. Worked at the K-Bar on Sunday. Made 40 pizzas. Considering my average is around 26, it was pretty amazing. And I made good tips. Loving this week as well.

Softball

I just have to post this, in case I don't remember at the end of the year. Best-softball-season-EVER! At least for me. I've made it home four times in the three games that I've played. I've hit some kick-ass balls over second base, just dropping them between the in- and out fields. If I had been braver, I could have had a double. And I played second base tonight (Monday I played outfield and hitter (in this league, you can bat 12 as long as one of the two extra is a girl) and then tonight I was catcher and second) and Got Someone Out. True, I bobbled the ball, but they were out! I rule! I rule! Admittedly, I also missed some balls and had some stinky hits but I was able to shake the mistakes off and keep playing.
Last night was rugby and I'm also improving at that. Or... I'm caring less how badly I do so it makes the game more enjoyable. Either way. Hopefully this attitude carries over into game night tomorrow....