Padres Opening Day 2011

The adventures began at about 8 am with every intention of catching the 9am Coaster down to Petco Park. After a few mini disasters, forgetting tickets, keeping track of all 4 of us (1 with a lost phone) we missed the train but ended up in Carlsbad Village by 10. Naturally, we went to the Village Cafe and had ourselves a little breakfast. The food here is always awesome, and waitress commiserated with us over the fact that they do not serve mimosas or bloody marys.

After breakfast, we got ourselves a six pack, jumped on the next Coaster and headed down to the Opening Day block party just behind the Park at the Park.

 I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed that Stone Brewery was the only local brewery down there serving beer. Karl Strauss, Ballast Point, Oceanside Ale Works, Pizza Port, Coronado Brewing Company, Rock Bottom Brewery, San Diego Brewing Company, Lightning Brewery, Green Flash Brewery, The Lost Abbey Brewery... you all really missed out. Hopefully next year there is a bigger representation of our county's fine craft brew selection.

Our tickets were AWESOME in the Toyota Terrace on the 1st base side. We were seated before the Opening Ceremonies began and they were AMAZING. Jason Mraz sang the National Anthem beautifully. Here are some pics from our seats: 

Trevor Hoffman threw the first pitch of the 2011 season! With Hells Bells playing and everything it was absolutely fantastic. 

The Padres ended up winning the game, and we jumped back on the Coaster (Thanks, NCTD, for the safe ride!) and headed home.