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Consider Arizona in March

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I know this is going to make some of you jealous (sorry), but I have killer tickets-- right behind home plate and just a couple rows back for the Texas Rangers vs. the Angels of Anaheim tomorrow. It's a 1:00PM game (gotta bring that darn cell phone) and the weather should be breezy and in the low 80's. I'm so excited, I'm bouncing in my chair.

Are you kidding me? Does it get any better? It is only the month of March (or Feb 29th in a leap year) that I get to have a dog and a beer right in the middle of my business day, when I should be working. But what is baseball without a dog and a beer? Tomorrow will be a great day.

On Saturday, the day after tomorrow, I managed to get three more killer seats for the Angels vs. the Chicago Cubs. I'm going to take my two favorite men-- my husband and my father. Should be a great game.

Actually, I bought all of my games at Ticketmaster.com as soon as they went on sale, because I love to sit right behind home plate. People that just "show up" on game day tend to get lawn seats.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with those lawn seats-- you can set out a blanket and catch homers out there. Also, the tickets are only $5.

Anyway, I am not just writing this to brag about the fact that I will see 12 - 15 games in March, with all kinds of match-ups... I've got Giants tickets; I've got Brewers tickets; I've got... Oh there I go again.

The actual reason I write this post is because, for those of you looking for a nice little getaway-- especially those of you in the states close by-- you should really consider Arizona in March. Think about it: You can go to a baseball game of your choosing every single day. It's Spring Training time folks, and I really feel sorry for the 48 states that don't have it. The weather is absolutely perfect. The players are friendly, loose, relaxed. As I watch Vladimir Guerrero warm up in the box...I can hear the chatter between him and the other players. It's like watching a game on Kevin Costner's Field of Dreams. Small intimate ballparks, completely open to the gorgeous weather.

Really, if you need a getaway, think Arizona in March. Stay for a week; see a different game every day. If you tell me you're coming, we'll meet up for a dog-and-a-beer.

Posted by Karen George on 02/28/2008 11:51 AM

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24 Comments on Consider Arizona in March

Hi Karen, at least you'll get to see a winning team in the Angels! I live in Ft. Worth and year after year us Ranger fans hear "Wait until next year!" LOL I am jealous of those tickets, though. How fun to be able to go to a preseason game and the weather be perfect!

02/28/2008 12:02 PM

by Linda Scanlan ~Selling All of North Texas (Hall Team Homes)

Linda-- it really is so fun! I so much prefer it to the enormous, loud, busy Chase Field where the D-Backs play during the normal season. Plus, if I want to sit behind home plate during the season, tickets are $75 per and after everything-- it turns out to be a $200 day. No thanks.

02/28/2008 12:04 PM

by Arizona Home Loan

Ahhhh that does sound nice. It will only be in 70's here, but I have a ton of work to do. It is Lent so have an extra beer for me.

02/28/2008 12:15 PM

by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Keller Williams Realty)

Karen, sounds like fun! Can't beat Arizona in March...just a tad better than Las Vegas weather in March. It's supposed to be 75 here today! YEA!

02/28/2008 12:17 PM

by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

Hi Karen,

Should be great! It should be a nice beautiful sunny 80 here in the OC where we'll be cheering for the Angels - hehehehehe! Have fun.

Have a successful week.

Michael A. Caruso

02/28/2008 12:43 PM

by Michael Caruso Real Estate Group

MAN that sounds great!! I would love to go to that Angels and Cubs game. I'm sure you all will have a great time. I cant believe Mary said it would be 75 there today... it snowed here yesterday. :-(

02/28/2008 12:43 PM

by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty)

Go For it Karen...It's time for you to enjoy Life, there will always be a another day to work in our Crazy World of Real Estate.

Have a Great day at the Ball Park!

02/28/2008 12:44 PM

by Fred Carver,Victoria BC Realtor (Re/Max Camosun Victoria Real Estate)

Let's see...it's 32 degrees here, but with the 19 mph wind gusts, it feels like 23. Hey, but the sun IS shining.

Have an awesome time tomorrow!

02/28/2008 12:46 PM

by Susan Haughton Alexandria, VA REALTOR® (Long & Foster REALTORS® Old Town Alexandria)

I hope you have great fun at the games. Where I live, there are no professional sports teams, so we don't get to enjoy those kinds of activities. It is great to see you posting. I have been in Utah in the summer, and loved it. Never Arizona. I think when my kids get a little older, a trip out west is must.

02/28/2008 04:04 PM

by Karl Burger - Pensacola Real Estate News (ERA Beach Ball Realty)

I hope you have a wonderful time. I would guess the players might even be a bit more friendly during spring training. Have fun.

02/28/2008 04:51 PM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

Karen, I am adding Arizona in March to my vacation dream book.

02/28/2008 05:38 PM

by Jackie - Mortgage Virtual Assistant (Close-More-Loans.com)

Have grand time....don't eat and drink too MUCH...

02/28/2008 06:08 PM

by Donna Paul Dix Hills,Melville,Wheatley Hgts Homes (Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau)

Karen, I just repley on my post. Enjoy all the games. I look forward to this time of year. Go Cubs!

02/28/2008 06:28 PM

by Frank Rubi Louisiana Real Estate-Homes for Sale (Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc.)

Spring training a blast. Arizona is a great place of a baseball fan

02/28/2008 06:48 PM

by Colton Daines (Sage Financial Services, Inc.)

Karen - you're right about the weather. It's been crazy in Tennessee this last few weeks 70 degrees one day then snow the next. Have fun at the games, It's good to see that you're back.

02/28/2008 09:05 PM

by Nashville Real Estate - Larry Brewer (Keller Williams)

Congratulations, Karen. You of all people deserve to have not only a little FUN but a LOT of FUN. ENJOY!!!!

02/28/2008 10:42 PM

by Jill Wente - Spring TX Real Estate (Prudential Gary Greene)

Are you sure you didn't write this post just to brag? =P Have a great day. Enjoy your game and the weather. =)

02/28/2008 11:01 PM

by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach REALTOR®) (Adams Cameron and Company)

I'm as true Yankee fan...I grew up going to Shea to see the Met's because it was closer to my home but truly the Yanks are my number one team...but my wife is a big Met's fan.

02/29/2008 07:37 AM

by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

that small field intimacy that you speak of is one of the reasons that I like going to the local minor league games. Seeing the Cardinals play at the new Busch Stadium is cool, but there is something to be said for sitting 30 feet from the players, having a beer or 5 a dog and a pretzel and getting out of there without having to get a second on the old homestead! Enjoy your games!

Bob Mitchell

ValueList Real Estate Services, Inc.

02/29/2008 09:31 AM

by ValueList Real Estate Services, Inc.

Miss Karen ~ I sure hope to be out there soon...but with building a house maybe not until next years spring training...and I will take you up on the dog and the beer meeting! :)

03/01/2008 03:02 PM

by Sarah Eubanks ~ Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public (Hill Valley Financial Services)

We miss the games SOOO much! We moved from Scottsdale 3 years ago.... but like to get back every other year for spring season. Have fun and a beer for us! Jill

03/01/2008 08:13 PM

by Lehigh Valley PA Homes - Jill & Ron Fuhrer (Nazareth,Easton, Bethlehem - Prudential Patt, White )

I am so freakin' jealous right now, I almost want to call you evil names..... In an admiring-type way, of course. Did you get to see the Mariners or the Padres? I know very little about baseball except that I love to go to live games!

03/04/2008 04:59 AM

by Marlene Scheffer, Realtor to Kitsap County, WA (Realty Station)

Karen, it brings back memories of the year I lived in Florida and got to see the Braves play their spring ball. I'm not a fan of theirs, but the intimacy of the ballpark was fantastic! The thought of the peanut man throwing the bags several rows up still brings a smile to my face! Thanks for the memories. Glad to see you're doing well, miss reading your posts!

03/04/2008 10:02 AM

by Jem Woods - Marble Falls TX Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty - Marble Falls, TX)

Karen, sounds like you are going to have loads of fun!

03/24/2008 11:51 PM

by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)