Now, our journey took an unexpected turn when we reached the illustrious state of Minnesota. Ethel, bless her heart, had her heart set on visiting the famed Mall of America and trying an Orange Julius. Oh, the sights, the sounds, the sheer magnitude of it all! But alas, dear Ethel got herself lost amidst the labyrinth of shops and boutiques, leaving Mildred, Agatha, and me in quite the predicament. With the clock ticking and the game looming ever closer, we hightailed it out of there just in the nick of time, our hearts racing with adrenaline as we made a mad dash for Land O' Lakes Ballpark.
And oh, what a sight it was! As we approached the stadium, our eyes were greeted by the most peculiar sight: a giant statue of a stick of butter looming proudly outside the complex. We couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all, wondering what on earth possessed them to erect such a monument. But as we took our seats in the stands, the excitement of the game washed over us, and we soon forgot all about our buttery encounter.
As the game unfolded before our eyes, we found ourselves drawn to the antics of the charming hot dog vendor, whose roguish grin and twinkling eyes set our hearts aflutter. Mildred, always the flirtatious one, couldn't resist batting her eyelashes and exchanging playful banter with the handsome vendor, much to our amusement. Oh, to be young and in love again!
But let us not forget the true stars of the show: the players themselves! Yellow Springs put on quite the display of athleticism, led by the indomitable Takehide Gertrudes, whose stellar pitching performance kept the Twin Cities River Monsters at bay. And who could forget the heroics of Felipe Vega, whose clutch double in the first inning set the tone for the rest of the game?
As the final out was recorded and the crowd erupted into cheers, we rose to our feet with tears of joy in our eyes, grateful for the opportunity to witness such a thrilling spectacle. And as we made our way back to our humble abode, tired but exhilarated, we couldn't help but reflect on the unforgettable memories we had made together.
But our adventures were far from over, my dear friends, for the road ahead was filled with endless possibilities and untold wonders. And so, with hearts full of anticipation and excitement, we bid farewell to Minnesota and set our sights on the next stop on our grand journey. But before we do we wanted to do one more thing....
Gerties Girls re-enacting their favorite scene from Purple Rain
With warmest regards,
Gertie
