Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be. It is just past 4:00 a.m. in "The City."

I was outside with Ginger around 2:20 a.m. and the skies were clear. I attempted to take pictures of the constellations for Steph, but sadly, like fireworks, they are better in person than on a small camera like the one I have. Oh well, I tried.

The current temperature is 62° under those clear skies and the NWS is forecasting an overnight low of 56° before the sun rises @ 6:33 a.m. and the temperature begins its inexorable climb to today's anticipated high temperature of 80° under sunny skies with only 58% relative humidity. Much more pleasant. The sun will set tonight @ 9:08 p.m.

Today is the annual Cruise-In Car Show in and on the downtown streets of GH. It will be a game time decision whether I attend this year as we walked to the annual Coast Guard Festival Cardboard Boat Race on the waterfront and the trip back was almost more than my aching yak could handle. So, I may have to rely on my memories of Cruise-In Car Shows past. Sigh.

Since the weather promises clear and sunny skies, the show should be well attended by car owners and viewers. A few years ago, a young lady won a trophy for her daily driver Chevrolet Camaro because she was the only one represented in her class as the skies were threatening and the owners of many cars were afraid that their cars might get wet. Did they think that their cars were like the "Wicked Witch of the East and that they would melt when they got wet?

Since I mentioned the Cardboard Boat Race, here are some pictures that we took on our sojourn with Ginger. Sadly, the crowds were so big that we couldn't get any pictures of the cardboard boats themselves. However, this is a picture of a past year's race courtesy of the Coast Guard Festival archives.

The parking lots and the channel were crowded by attendees on a beautiful day on the waterfront.

Not part of the Cruise-In Car Show today, but nice to look at.

Why not?

Yes, Virginia, we are Coast Guard City USA!

Even the dogs came out to join the festivities. This is one of the dogs available for adoption. 

In addition, when we got back, Mary went solo to the annual Lighthouse Guild Quilt Show at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, just across Beacon Blvd from where we live. She took some pictures of quilts that she saw.

Very original idea.

Nice theme.

So many quilts, so little time. 

Also, today is the 2nd annual Flea Market on 7th sponsored by the proprietor of Vintage Green. an antique and vintage collectibles purveyor on 7th. Many vendors are expected to be there and the studio where I take my drawing lessons is also having a show as they are in that same locale.

I am currently listening to CoasttoCoastAM, surprise, and the guest host, Richard Syrett, is talking to authors Mickey Bradley and Dan Gordon who are describing ghosts that are seen in and around baseball parks in America. Reportedly the late musician, Steve Goodman, writer of the song A Dying Cubs' Fan's Last Request, had his ashes surreptitiously scattered in the outfield. There also rumors of a former team owner having his ashes buried somewhere in a center field. Who knows?

Together, Bradley and Gordon have written a book, copyright 2007, in which they describe ghosts that have been reportedly seen in and around famous ballparks like Wrigley Field in Chicago, the Old Tigers' Stadium in Detroit, and the newer Comerica Park, also in Detroit, and of course, Fenway Park in Boston. It has been reported that the famous Tiger, Ty Cobb, has been seen and heard at Comerica Park and that groundskeepers have heard the sound of a baseball game being played in an empty park. Many other parks are reported to be haunted too. My curiosity was piqued, so I ordered a copy from the library. What more could a Diehard Cubs' Fan and baseball fan in general want?

Since I am on the topic of baseball, let it be known that every one of my teams won yesterday.

The Cubs eked out a win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park by a slim score of 2 - 1, to take a firm 1.5 game 1st place lead over the 2nd place Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs have a division record of 55 - 48. The Cubs bats have been asleep of late and they have only scored three runs in two games in Milwaukee. The Cubs and the Brewers play this afternoon @ 2:10 p.m.

The Tigers rallied to win over the Astros 5 - 3 to move to 46 - 56 in the AL Central and hold tightly onto 4th place. The Tigers and the Astros play again today @ 1:10 p.m.

My beloved Red Sox hung on to 2nd place in the AL East, with a 9 - 8 win over the Royals, 1/2 game behind the Yankees, who also won,  The Sox and the Royals also play this afternoon @ 1:35 p.m.

The Caps continued their winning ways with a 3 - 0 win over the visiting Lake, County, OH Captains @ the Fifth/Third Ballpark. The Caps have a 24 - 9 record in the MWL East and are three full games ahead of the 2nd place TinCaps. The Caps and the Captains play this afternoon @ 1:00 p.m.

I hope to get into the kitchen today and make that soup I have been planning to make for several days along with some vegan Italian faux meatballs. Mary will be doing something, but right now I can't remember what. Ciao.