Harken back roughly a century, to a time before internets and cellular devices, when interactions were actually *gasp* in person...
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You are cordially invited to attend a
Fancy Dress
(er, i mean Base)
Ball
at the Chatteau de Twins Daily in the
Magnificent Game Thread Bare Ball Room
to commemorate this,
the 11th reunion of the
Erstwhile Washington Senators
first in War
first in Peace
um, yeah...
with the
Detroit Tigers
Four times Division Champs
Music to be provided by
Justin Verlander
Ervin Santana
(both esteemed right handed virtuosos of the mound)
Set to include:
Waltzes
Fox Trots
2 steps (i mean doubles)
and of course that wild new craze
Swing!
A not to miss event!
Check the Dance card for more details...
Oh yes!
Be sure to keep your Dance card full!
Door Prizes for original costumes, authentic period pieces, and comfy pajamas.
RSVP not necessary, but appreciated so we can stock an alphabet of appropriate size.
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Of course, we're still when and where we are (nowhere) and instead of the rhythmic ceremonial ritual (to quote Doc Brown) we now engage in intellectual discussion no less varied and invigorating. So in all earnest, i humbly invite you to such.
Oh, since i started it, musical jokes are fair game, even oboe or drummer jokes. Viola jokes might be construed as over the line, so be tasteful.
"What's the difference between a Violin and Viola?"
"A Cy Young, and the '87 world series MVP."
To further note the differences, and perhaps the artifice inherent in the situation, in the wild, bats eat flies, reducing their number. While in the ballpark, flies would not be possible without bats...
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Er, right. The actual game. Got distracted for a moment, taking the metaphor too seriously, thinking of the War to end all Wars, the stock market crash, the dust bowl, the nude eel. All of which i'm too young to appreciate, so i can only imagine. Anyway!
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Weather: Partly Cloudy, Low of 67F (20C) Wind from the South, 5-10 mph (8-16kmph)
No need of parasols or galoshes
Dances:
(lineups, of course)
TBA
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Once upon a time, Verlander owned the Twins. No really. Briefly, the Pohlads put them up for collateral... Alright, ya got me. I was pulling your leg. I just meant he was very difficult to beat. Now it's our turn to see if Santana(s) can return the favor!
Hicks, Rosario, Sano, Mauer, Plouffe, Hunter. I'm under the impression this here team is comin' together. And that's good. Even fun to watch, and to discuss.
And finally, to embrace the multimedia format of modern day to put ye in the mood, (and having no fear it'll take ya away from the game, 'cause it's Friday after all):