My (general) gist from last night's game - Wed. 1/2/08

Hi, Everyone! What follows is my general gist and reccolections of last night's game and experience. I had a blast (in spite of the outcome) and thought I would share my general impressions with fellow Rockets fans! Enjoy!

BattiersBaby.




Throughout I did scream out "Shane, I love you!" a number of times!

No interaction to speak of this time, and yet again the Celtics store did not have Rockets pins - they said it's a crapshoot as to which teams they get - I only found the old Grizz logo pin the very first time I went to see Shane play - not the new logo or the Rox' one. Ah well.

Before the game, after I changed from my work outfit (I wore jeans to work yesterday, even though it was not Friday!) into my Battier Rockets jersey with my red and white Sox t-shirt underneath, and my Duke cap, and before we got to our seats, I saw a female employee of the Celtics standing relatively near to a pilar, near a big set of doors. When the door opened I saw this big tall guy in a suit emerge from what looked like a fancy conference-style room with green patterned carpet. I thought he looked familiar but didn't quite place it, so I looked at him and may have given a half-smile, but did not wave or say hi or anything. As we continued by, I heard the employee say, "Thanks, Max!" which confirmed that it was former Celtic Cedric Maxwell (who calls games at least some of the time) who I/we had just seen. Cool, I thought!

Anyhoo, there were a few other Rockets fans dispersed throughout the Garden, and at one point - I think this happened during the game, rather than before it began, a very nice security guard saw my outfit and said something to the effect of "Rockets *and* Duke?!? It's a good thing I like you. ...I guess I'll let you stay this time, but we usually kick the visitors out!" Someone asked me if I was from Texas and I said no, but that I'm here for Battier, and about how, if you put Duke and the Rockets together it makes sense why I'm in this "get-up"!

Fun times! Unfortunately I keep joking and saying that I must be a jinx on Shane because, over the 5 or 6 games that I've been to for him, between the Grizz and the Rockets, he always seems to have a higher number of fouls (it also is affected by who he has to guard, though, ie. Pierce) and a low number of points. Only once, perhaps, was that not the case, but, as I told my mom, I can't stay away! (Yet it seemed like whenever I said Bonzi's name he made a FT, so maybe I should have rooted for him? Nah...)

For the cost that I paid for each ticket, we should have been lower, but the Garden's amount of wheelchair accessible seating is not good - despite the fact that the rest of the arena and facility is quite good in the regard. Even still, I had a pretty good view of the backs of the Rockets when they sat on the sideline. (I could even see what looked like the scar on the back of Shane's head from, I believe, some old stitches. Ouch, poor guy. I must say, he does look much cuter when "live" and in-person, and with some hair on his head, rather than shaved.)

At halftime, they introduced several fans of the game - some even came from South Africa, and another was from Florida, I believe, in addition to local area kids. Well, at one point there was a contest - either during a Rockets time out or halfime - I think it was a timeout though, and I happened to look up from fiddling with the camera, to see Shane looking over at the kids and applauding! It really warmed my heart and I leaned over to my mom and said "See? That's why I love Shane. That is exactly the kind of guy he is!" with a smile pn my face. It made me think of his involvement with Read to Achieve and other activities, his camps, etc., related to kids. I can tell how much he loves them!

Anyhow, great game, and I was happy when the Rockets took the lead near the end. I loved being loud and cheering for Shane and the Rockets while most of the rest of the building was not. At one time I looked across the Center and saw a Rockets fan shake his head "no" and move his arms like he was not in favor of the basket or call, while Celtics fans were happy for it.

By game's end My Man had 3 fouls,6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. (I guess Shane hit a 3 to tie the game at one point, but I don't think I was there for that play...)I enjoyed every bit of it and love the kind of ribbing I get at sporting events ex.) "Rockets suck!" to which I looked over at Mom and said, "That's what he thinks!" and "Rockets fan, huh? Uh oh. Rough night..." before we had taken the lead." and the elevator operator guy who was nice but, as we were leaving said to me, "Get a GReen shirt!" LOL.

I asked several employees if there was a good spot where they could suggest, just on the off chance that I might be able to see the Rockets/some of the visiting players after the game. I got different responses, but mostly they said they did not know. Someone in Guest Relations (I think) said that the bus was inside, and that they were one floor below us, on the third floor, also that they'd be a while because they'd have to shower and clean up, etc. but... the one time I met Shane I had thought it was on the first floor, near Legends, maybe? and in the very bottom/bowels of the buiding but... maybe they've changed it around?

I had a great time. I really did want to SEE Shane in person, and wanted the Rockets to win, but they did give the C's a run for their money, even though Yao missed a ton of shots!

Great game! I want to do it again! NOW!

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BattiersBaby.

 

Hi, Hayesfan!

Yes, I did take many pictures -using my sister's camera as it is better than mine. I have not uploaded them yet, but when I do, I'll try to post a few. Glad you are interested in seeing them!

BattiersBaby.

 

Our seats were good - better than I've usually had, but, for $111.50 each, they ought to have been closer, I think. People NOT using wheelchairs seem to be able to sit closer for a lesser amount.

Good time, though!

BattiersBaby.

 

Perhaps you, Hayesfan, or someone else can assist me with a question?

I have uploaded my photos to my sister's computer but can't do so directly from my computer because we use different cameras and camera cards.

I have XP and she has Vista. I've uploaded the pictures and then burned them to a CD-R disc so that I can access them readily. They appear to have been placed on the disc, but when I put the DVD in my computer and open it, the folder is named, but there are no photo files inside. What may be happening? The disc never said that it has been finalized, but while she had XP, it would indicate this and spit out the disc once it's completed.

Can any of you help me to figure out what I may doing and/or why the pictures are not showing up when placed in my computer?

I'd appreciate any help - I want to share a couple pictures, ASAP. Thanks!

BattiersBaby.

 

Hayesfan, thanks. Earlier I replied to your thoughtful e-mail, though I'm not sure how "helpful" it may be. I haven't had a chance to try finagling with my sister's camera cords et al., yet...

BattiersBaby.

 

Hey, Everybody!

I made some progress regarding my sister's camera and memory chop, but not quite enough at the moment, so I just added a few of my better photos to my PhotoBucket account.

Here's a sampling from Wednesday night. Have a look and enjoy! I know I sure did!















Photos are (c) 2008 by BattiersBaby.

BattiersBaby.

 

Thanks, Everyone!

Actually, my seat was good, but not great; (we were in Loge 3, Row 16) the photos I've shared are among the best of them... so many came out very blurry as I was using a different (and newer) camera than I am used to, so as I fiddled with settings, the photo results varied greatly. I tried, though and am thankful to have garnered a few good shots!

BattiersBaby.

 

Why is that? Because I am his Baby?

BattiersBaby.