SMOKE STACK: Another day, another smoke 'storm.' I could literally see the cloud rolling in from the southwest this afternoon. Don't get me wrong, it was already *plenty* smoky, but it became even worse. Shortly thereafter, my eyes started (and haven't stopped) working.
Here's what the Environmental Protection Agency has to say about what we're breathing: "The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles. These microscopic particles can penetrate deep into your lungs. They can cause a range of health problems, from burning eyes and a runny nose to aggravated chronic heart and lung diseases. Exposure to particle pollution is even linked to premature death."
Forecasters keep promising rain, and we did get a brief (two minute) shower last night, but it's not nearly enough.
You know, 2020, Dumpster fire that it is, has been a real eye opener and a 'great' reminder of how many things we take for granted. Things like being able to go outside without getting sick. Ironically, it's also the year you're supposed to try to do things (socially-distanced) outside, because being inside is so dangerous thanks to COVID.
FINALLY, FAN PHOTOS: For weeks, I've been wondering what happened to the cut outs we ordered of CJ and Annabelle for seats at T-Mobile Park during this COVID-shortened, no-live-fans Mariners' season.
Back in July I received an email from the Ms with the location of the Rick and Kennedy cutouts I'd ordered. I didn't understand why I didn't get an email about where CJ and Annabelle are located.
Today, I finally started investigating and realized that Christian's email address was listed on that order. I asked him about it tonight and sure 'nough, he has had that email notification sitting in his inbox for weeks. Sigh. But better late than never.
Can you spot CeeJ and Bee in section 143?
They're pretty much in the center, in row 2.
I couldn't help but notice that they're seated in the section we were in for the last game that Felix "The King" Hernandez pitched as a Mariners player.
Yesterday, the Mariners surprised us by inviting us to pick the cut outs up after the season is over. That was a big surprise, because when we bought them, we were told often and emphatically that they would be recycled post-season.
I told Christian I suspect the Mariners' organization realized a marketing opportunity to get their most ardent fans to the team store likely drove the decision. I also predicted they would pitch ticket plans during pick up. By responding to the pick up survey, it sounds like I was right on both counts.
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