Here are some pictures from the recently completed spring training trip.


We head up to the first game on Friday. Orioles vs Twins in Fort Myers.



A view of the field.



The first pitch was thrown out by Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu



After the Twins game we drove over to Tampa for a Yankees vs Astros game at Steinbrenner field. The
highlight of this game was probably an amazing diving catch by the Astros left fielder. When he made the catch
we heard a guy behind us remark, "Happy birthday, bitch". Johnston turned around immediately, thinking
Rall was at the game.



A view of the outfield.



After that game we drove over to Lakeland and checked into a hotel to watch some basketball.



This place was right across from the hotel and it turned out to be an ideal place for Haynes to have his
eighth or ninth hot dog of the trip at 2:00 AM.



Before Saturdays game Haynes headed down to partake of the hot tub.



A shot of the tub and pool area.



Luckily Haynes was able to get away because soon after
he left this very dangerous Florida cougar showed up.



Now it's time to pack up and head to the Tigers/Phillies game.



An outside shot of the stadium.



A view of the field.



Less dangerous then than the cougar, here is Johnston with a Florida gator.



Then we drove to a hotel in Dunedin for the next days game.



This hotel was right on the gulf and we imbibed at this tiki hut and watched Florida fall to Butler.



Then the sun set over the gulf.



Sunday and it's time for Orioles vs Blue Jays.



On the way in, Johnston is prepared with a bag of baseballs to collect signatures.



Haynes and Johnston prepared to knock seven year old boys senseless in their pursuit of signatures.




The field from our seats. Thats all folks.