Ft. McAllister
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I am alive.

Friday, most of the day was spent with Joey. We had plans to go together to the Savannah Sand Gnats' home opener against the Columbus Catfish. Boy, did the Sand Gnats blow chunks in that game! The Gnats lost 8-3. If those boys that pitched that game are considered the bright future of the New York Mets, I'd be afraid. There were passed balls, wild pitches, and hit batters abound by the Gnats' pitchers. After the game, there were fireworks. It was a nice display.

Earlier in the day, Joey and I hung out with his niece, nephew, and step-mother. The kids were spending the week with their paternal grandfather, who is Joey's father. I had visited the kids Monday night, along with meeting that side of the family for the first time. The kids had met me before, so I wasn't a stranger to them. Friday, Joey and I had my camera and we just took tons of photos of the kids playing in the water. We transfered the photos to the step-mother's computer so she could have a copy. Joey has copies of the photos, too, so he can share with his mother. His mother loves those kids dearly. She loves kids in general, but she sees the twins the most. Had I know they were going to be in town last week, I would have seen about getting them tickets to the game. They wanted to go, but there just wasn't enough notice. Joey ended up getting the twins and his own son a mini-bat. After the game, Joey wanted to hit the bars, so we did that. I wish that we hadn't, but we did.

My early Saturday afternoon was spent down in Ft. McAllister. The weather was much better then the last time I went and some of the bunkers in the mounds were open. Last time, they weren't. I got some better pictures of the place. I was originally supposed to go with Joey, but he backed out. He was too tired. I didn't need him with me to go. So, I went. It was peaceful out there.

I did spend the evening with Joey. He had a DJing gig lined up on the riverboat cruises that night. His boss at school needed some help for her husband and figured Joey could do the job. She also told him he should take me along. So, I went. I helped him set up and equipment. I also had to help him use iTunes. I also went to take some photos of the river and River Street. I got some good shots. The ride was a little boring, but not too much. I was cold in the second cruise. I was under dressed. Also, I was scared a bit for Joey on that second cruise. One of the patrons got all in his face because Joey wasn't playing the cuss-laden hip-hop music. Joey explained the music had to appeal to everyone, and cuss-ladened hip-hop didn't fit his audience. Well, this guy acted like he and his friends were the only ones on the deck, so it should be their type of music. The guy became so aggressive, I was afraid he was going to physically hurt Joey. Joey can keep his own, I don't doubt, but my fear was the guy had a knife. I wouldn't have been surprised if he did. The last thing Joey needs is to get stabbed. Thank God he didn't.

Photos from this weekend are up on Flickr.

Today, I went and got my hair cut. I needed one. I also had a guy flirt with me. Of course, he was trying to sell me some Dead Sea salt, but I impressed him when I said the Dead Sea was the saltiest body of water on earth. He also couldn't believe I was 30 (yeah, I lied about my age for once) and asked me what I did to look so youthful. I think had I not said I was looking into getting a job in Atlanta at the moment, he would have asked me out. That made me feel good.

Posted by Shawn at April 14, 2008 4:07 PM in Baseball, Flickr Photos, General.