Go for it

This is the last time I ever say ‘NO’ to a sporting event. Ever.

You always remember the feeling when something really amazing happens. (Not so coincidentally mine involve sports.)  And for me I can go back in my mind on many sporting events that I will never forget about. The 63-36 shellacking of the #2 ranked Cornhuskers on a cold Boulder day, Game 3 of the NLC where the Rockies won leaving them one game from their first World Series birth or the double-OT thriller in the West Regional of March Madness; I remember them all.

And that brings me to my main point.

Within the last six months I have missed out on two of the most dramatic events I could possibly ever experience.

Over this summer I was offered a ticket the Indianapolis 500, the ‘Grand-daddy of them All’. All I had to do was find a way to get to the not-so rural town in the middle of Indiana and I would be in the in-field watching the historic race. Then this happened, “Indy Turmoil”.

I definitely missed out, and you’d think I learned my lesson.

Then this weekend my gracious uncle, whom is so dear to my heart, wagered, with the possibility of me being able to go to Game 4 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. I declined, and wouldn’t you know it history happened.

Derek Holland goes out and throws one of the best outings by a pitcher in a World Series game ever. He is only behind Don Larsen’s perfect game and Jack Morris’ game-7 shutout, not bad company; more than an honorable second runner-up.

It might be coincidence, you think? Yes, possibly. And next time if, and when, I get the opportunity am I going? Oh, yes!