Well yesterday was so busy and hectic that I didn't get around to getting on my computer and updating my blog. Sorry for everyone that's following, but here is the action from Sunday.
My day started early with a trip to LA Fitness with Tony and I was put through the "Tony" workout and now this morning I am starting to feel it. We spent most of the morning at the ballpark getting it ready plugging things in, pulling stuff out of storage and making a huge to-do list for the rest of the week.
After eating a nice lunch at the Crackerbarrel everybody went to the office where I got settled into my new desk finally with a nice view out the window and started plugging in cameras to see if they work or not. I took my official Blue Sox photo for the program and will upload that and more pictures onto Facebook here in a few minutes.
After a long day I spent the evening with Barry, Matt and Sandy watching Kung Fu Panda on TV and now I want to go see the second installment of this movie for sure.
Well today will probably much slower, just a lot of work on the computer from my hotel room, may go swimming here in a little bit and go to Buffalo Wild Wings later this evening!!! Bdubs!!! Should be another exciting day in Massachusetts!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
More play than work today lol
So today was a fun day because we did a little work this afternoon and then enjoyed a great evening with a great bunch of people.
I spent time sharing stories from Texas, and it was interesting how fascinated they were with how I grew up and everything. It was fun sharing these stories, because in Texas everyone has these stories so I really never get to tell them. So it was a fun day getting to spend time with them, had a good dinner, played Taboo, which is a fun game and watched the Twins beat the Angels in extra innings. So despite tomorrow being Sunday we will be back at the ballpark getting it ready for opening day. May the countdown begin, 11 days until opening day of the 2011 Holyoke Blue Sox season....getting ready and getting pumped up for a summer of baseball.
I spent time sharing stories from Texas, and it was interesting how fascinated they were with how I grew up and everything. It was fun sharing these stories, because in Texas everyone has these stories so I really never get to tell them. So it was a fun day getting to spend time with them, had a good dinner, played Taboo, which is a fun game and watched the Twins beat the Angels in extra innings. So despite tomorrow being Sunday we will be back at the ballpark getting it ready for opening day. May the countdown begin, 11 days until opening day of the 2011 Holyoke Blue Sox season....getting ready and getting pumped up for a summer of baseball.
Friday, May 27, 2011
A Busy Day in Massachusetts!!
So after my adventure of traveling by plane and bus yesterday, I got to spend today traveling around Massachusetts!!! What beautiful country up here and the houses are just as pretty.
First this morning I got picked up by Barry Wadsworth in the Blue Sox van, and got shown around the area before heading to Mackenzie Stadium. I got shown around the park a little bit and spent some time hanging advertising banners on the outfield fence with some other interns. I will get to start working on some of the media stuff tomorrow afternoon.
After finishing hanging the banners, Barry and I headed to a shed place to pick up a shed to serve as a concession stand for the season. After finishing this we went and ate at a hot dog joint called Nick's Nest, and I had the best chili dogs ever there with some good fries as well.
So finally after some adventures around Holyoke I got to go to the office finally and it was really nice. Very well set up operation there, and it is a nice enviorment to get work done in. I got my Blue Sox hat, polo and t-shirt so I am officially Blue Soxed out now.
After a long day of running around and craziness here in Holyoke, I went to dinner with Barry and his daughters, Sandy and her son. We went to this really nice restaurant called Delaneys House. It was really fancy because there were covers on the seats and it had vallet parking and the food was extremely good. I had the BBQ Salmon and it was delicious.
So now back in my hotel room starting to unwind finally, and going to try and enjoy what's left of the evening before getting back up in the morning and doing it all over again. What an adventure Day No.1 has been can't wait to see what the rest of the summer brings.
First this morning I got picked up by Barry Wadsworth in the Blue Sox van, and got shown around the area before heading to Mackenzie Stadium. I got shown around the park a little bit and spent some time hanging advertising banners on the outfield fence with some other interns. I will get to start working on some of the media stuff tomorrow afternoon.
After finishing hanging the banners, Barry and I headed to a shed place to pick up a shed to serve as a concession stand for the season. After finishing this we went and ate at a hot dog joint called Nick's Nest, and I had the best chili dogs ever there with some good fries as well.
So finally after some adventures around Holyoke I got to go to the office finally and it was really nice. Very well set up operation there, and it is a nice enviorment to get work done in. I got my Blue Sox hat, polo and t-shirt so I am officially Blue Soxed out now.
After a long day of running around and craziness here in Holyoke, I went to dinner with Barry and his daughters, Sandy and her son. We went to this really nice restaurant called Delaneys House. It was really fancy because there were covers on the seats and it had vallet parking and the food was extremely good. I had the BBQ Salmon and it was delicious.
So now back in my hotel room starting to unwind finally, and going to try and enjoy what's left of the evening before getting back up in the morning and doing it all over again. What an adventure Day No.1 has been can't wait to see what the rest of the summer brings.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Made It To Boston!!
So I have finally made it here!!! I am glad it is going to be two months before I have to make this trip back to Texas.
My journey today started in San Antonio this morning at 7:30 by going through security, took a quick little flight over to Dallas. In Dallas I at some lunch before boarding my final plane of the day. My second flight of the day stopped in St. Louis shortly, but I was disappointed because it was overcast and I could not see the arch coming in or going out of St. Louis. Maybe on the trip back I will get to see it.
After that fun stop, where I stayed on the plane and waited for them to board new passengers, the plane took off again and headed towards Boston. The coolest thing was flying in to land at Boston Logan because the plane had to circle over the ocean to line up to land, and the ocean looks cool from that high up. It's neat because the water doesn't even look like it's moving, it looks like glass with white little marks all over it.
I was glad to get off the plane and stretch, because I have been on an airplane almost the entire day, so it was nice to finally walk into an airport and not have to get on another flight. Thank goodness my luggage made it alright. So my luggage and I have made it to Boston, Massachusetts.
I'm excited to see what tomorrow brings, because I don't know and couldn't even give you a slight preview of what tomorrow brings or the rest of the summer to tell you the truth. So Summer 2011 is going to be an adventure that you will have to read all about and see where it takes me around the east coast. Hold on becuase it will be the ride of your life.
My journey today started in San Antonio this morning at 7:30 by going through security, took a quick little flight over to Dallas. In Dallas I at some lunch before boarding my final plane of the day. My second flight of the day stopped in St. Louis shortly, but I was disappointed because it was overcast and I could not see the arch coming in or going out of St. Louis. Maybe on the trip back I will get to see it.
After that fun stop, where I stayed on the plane and waited for them to board new passengers, the plane took off again and headed towards Boston. The coolest thing was flying in to land at Boston Logan because the plane had to circle over the ocean to line up to land, and the ocean looks cool from that high up. It's neat because the water doesn't even look like it's moving, it looks like glass with white little marks all over it.
I was glad to get off the plane and stretch, because I have been on an airplane almost the entire day, so it was nice to finally walk into an airport and not have to get on another flight. Thank goodness my luggage made it alright. So my luggage and I have made it to Boston, Massachusetts.
I'm excited to see what tomorrow brings, because I don't know and couldn't even give you a slight preview of what tomorrow brings or the rest of the summer to tell you the truth. So Summer 2011 is going to be an adventure that you will have to read all about and see where it takes me around the east coast. Hold on becuase it will be the ride of your life.
Airport Experience!!
For the first time in six years I am going to board a plane. Is that weird? I have not traveled by plane since the summer after my 8th grade year on my trip to Washington, D.C. I can definitely say the airport has changed a lot since the last time I came through.
I was really excited this morning after going through secutiry, which is always fun, to find a Raising Cane's Chicken place in the airport as one of my options to eat a quick breakfast at. To say the least it was satisfying ... can't go wrong with Raising Cane's in the morning!!!
So just now waiting in the terminal to board plane one of two for the day. It will be an interesting day to say the least.
I was really excited this morning after going through secutiry, which is always fun, to find a Raising Cane's Chicken place in the airport as one of my options to eat a quick breakfast at. To say the least it was satisfying ... can't go wrong with Raising Cane's in the morning!!!
So just now waiting in the terminal to board plane one of two for the day. It will be an interesting day to say the least.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Last Day In Texas Well Spent!!
Well my last day in Texas was well spent!! I got to spend time with my grandparents from Germany for a little bit this afternoon and that was nice to see them before heading to Massachusetts in the morning. For the rest of the afternoon and evening I spent time with my wonderful parents and sister, going shopping for last minute things and watching the American Idol Finale to wrap up the evening. What a day, and what a perfect day to have before leaving for Holyoke.
Of course the last day I spend in Texas the high in Fredericksburg reaches 104 degrees and the place I'm headed the high is going to be in the 80's and 70's for the next 10 days....It's going to be wonderful!!! That will probably be the only thing I won't miss about Texas is the heat.
I have been waiting for this day to come for a while now and finally that it's here I am happy and sad at the same time. I can't really explain it, but at the end of the day I know this is going to be a whole new adventure for me this summer and I can't wait to see where it takes me. So so long Fredericksburg, Texas in the morning and by tomorrow evening hello Holyoke, Massachusetts!!!
Of course the last day I spend in Texas the high in Fredericksburg reaches 104 degrees and the place I'm headed the high is going to be in the 80's and 70's for the next 10 days....It's going to be wonderful!!! That will probably be the only thing I won't miss about Texas is the heat.
I have been waiting for this day to come for a while now and finally that it's here I am happy and sad at the same time. I can't really explain it, but at the end of the day I know this is going to be a whole new adventure for me this summer and I can't wait to see where it takes me. So so long Fredericksburg, Texas in the morning and by tomorrow evening hello Holyoke, Massachusetts!!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Gonna Miss Texas
With really only one more full day left in Texas it is starting to set in how different this summer is going to be for me. For the past two days I have been helping my uncles take parts off old Model B John Deere Tractors to get them ready to go to the scrap yard due to the fact they haven't worked for the past 30 years probably. Even though this was long hard work out in the Texas heat, I deeply enjoyed it and will miss those kinds of moments with my family this summer.
I have spent my entire life living on a working ranch, and both my uncles have little ranches of their own as well, so I have helped on them all. We might have been doing hard work out there either building a fence or working the animals, but those are the moments I love because they create the greatest memories.
I know this summer I will be away from my family and friends, but I am excited about meeting new people and building new friendships with people from around the country. So yes this summer will be different, but I hope to take a lot of good memories and friendships away from it.
So only one more day left in Texas, how will I spend it?
I have spent my entire life living on a working ranch, and both my uncles have little ranches of their own as well, so I have helped on them all. We might have been doing hard work out there either building a fence or working the animals, but those are the moments I love because they create the greatest memories.
I know this summer I will be away from my family and friends, but I am excited about meeting new people and building new friendships with people from around the country. So yes this summer will be different, but I hope to take a lot of good memories and friendships away from it.
So only one more day left in Texas, how will I spend it?
Monday, May 23, 2011
Getting Ready To Go
So it is ridiculous trying to get ready for a trip that lasts two months!!! I keep thinking that I am going to forget something, which would be tragic considering I will be hundreds of miles away from home so I guess my mom could just FedEx that stuff to me!! Hopefully I can remember everything and don't have buy anything when I get to Massachusetts, but we will see. I am getting excited to get to the airport on Thursday and board my plane for Boston, Mass. This will be the first time I have been on a plane since the 8th grade when I went on a trip to Washington, D.C. So I this will be a different experience considering how much higer the security is at the airport now than it was back in 2005. Well I will see what the changes are and how they handle my luggage. I hope they don't lose my luggage, that would be really bad. Well I will be back on here on Thursday to give an update on my journey to Massachusetts. Talk to you all then.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Hello There!!!
Hello everyone, my name is Joshua Koch and I am a junior at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The reason I am starting this blog is because I am traveling a few hundred miles away from my home state of Texas to Massachusetts to do an internship with the Holyoke Blue Sox this summer. The Blue Sox are a team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
This summer I will be blogging every day with what I am doing, and also will be posting pictures as well. I hope everyone enjoys my journey from Texas to Massachusetts this summer and follow me on the blog or my twitter which is jokoch09 and I am also on facebook under Joshua Koch. If you want to friend me please inform me that you are reading my blog.
So follow me on facebook, twitter and this blog and let the journey begin from Texas to Massachusetts.
This summer I will be blogging every day with what I am doing, and also will be posting pictures as well. I hope everyone enjoys my journey from Texas to Massachusetts this summer and follow me on the blog or my twitter which is jokoch09 and I am also on facebook under Joshua Koch. If you want to friend me please inform me that you are reading my blog.
So follow me on facebook, twitter and this blog and let the journey begin from Texas to Massachusetts.
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