There has not really been a day since I have been in London that I wish that I could be somewhere else(apart from my good friend Ann's wedding), but today is that day, and the location is without question. There is nothing like the feeling of sitting at Busch Stadium in the afternoon sun, cold 16oz bud-light in hand, waiting for the Cardinals to come charging through the dug out on opening day. It is the sea of red, the smell of peanuts and hotdogs, the sight of the pristine and untouched diamond and outfield, and most importantly, sharing the camaraderie and passion of everyone around you. It is the official welcoming of Spring and most importantly, hopefully the first step towards another World Series Championship. I have missed it every year since I have been out of St. Louis, but my thoughts are always there, as they are again today. My good friend Gallagher and I would already be setting up our tailgate in the parking lot of Al Hrabosky's, and yes, it is just 6am in St. Louis right now. To all of my friends in St. Louis today, and to all of Cardinal Nation, Go Birds!!!!
The Lone London Baseball Fan
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