Project Junction

I met my nephews, Owen and Cole (10 and 12 years old respectively) at the Durham Bulls ballpark on Friday night to watch “the greatest show on dirt.” Here’s the some of the insightful conversations I recorded during the game.

John: Owen, you get in any trouble this week?
Owen: What’d you think?
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Cole: After the Bull’s were shutout 3 innings in a row.
What do we need a scoreboard for? We aint ever gonna score.
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Cole: Owen’s already had five sodas. They’re free if you hit the machine just right.
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John: This batter’s got a .180 average.
Cole: They should suit me up. I could do better.
John: You telling me you’d be a “better batter.”
Cole: Yeah. I’d be a better batter … basically.
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John: In the Ballpark Corner store
Okay guys. Go find yourselves something.
Cole: Watch Owen … he’ll go right for the most expensive stuff.
Owen: 5 seconds later
Look Uncle John, this jersey is only $44. And I can get my name put on the back for only $22 more!
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Owen: After a home run triggered the mechanical bull to light up.
I’d like to be the guy who makes the tail go up and down.
John: Well, you’ve got lofty professional goals my friend. Work hard. Study. You may get there some day.
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John: They’re gonna be shooting fireworks from the field after the game.
Owen: Cool. Let’s hope some hit us.
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Cole: Where’s the peanuts in this bag of cracker jacks?
John: Who needs peanuts when there’s a surprise in every box?
Cole: This is a bag not a box.
John: Your right … it is a bag. Their jingle no longer jingles.
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Owen: Buy me a lemonade. It’s only $5. Dad won’t get me one unless he can squeeze it directly from the tree.
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I don’t know about you, but a night at the ball park sure helps clear away the cobwebs after a week in the office. Is there any better way to unwind?

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