So Long Sarasota

My parents just got back from their two week voyage to St. Pete Beach and Venice. In a way, I'm relieved to have them back, but I would have liked a few more days to myself. I never realized how much goes into taking care of the daily responsibilities like caring for the pets and keeping up with the housework. One of many unexpected situations that came up while they were gone was the kitchen ceiling having water damage from the leaking roof that has yet to be fixed from the wind storms in the fall. I had the duties of contacting the insurance adjusters, dealing with repair men, and trying to relay the information back to my parents as to what was taking place. This went on for all but the first few days they were gone, so I didn't have much time free of stress.
One thing my parents did get to experience was the second last game the Reds would play at Ed Smith Stadium. My mom said it was so scorching hot they only made it through the 6th inning. For purchasing them on game day, they had great seats down the first base line, only two rows behind the dug out. She said how sociable the players were and how former Reds such as Eric Davis stood along the stands and signed autographs until everyone that wanted one had been taken care of. Although I never got to make it down to Sarasota for Spring Training like my life goal had been, I feel as though I was there through the stories brought back by my parents. If you have any stories or thoughts about Spring Training or the Reds' final year at Ed Smith Stadium, check out my Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=51327557062&ref=ts