Our town took a magical ride in October, thanks to the Kansas City Royals. Those Boys in Blue did something most folks couldn't even imagine them doing just a few short weeks ago. They marched their way into the World Series by winning the ALC wild card so they could play for and win the title of American League Champions!
During this crazy time the fans have been flying high! ROYALS shirts were suddenly everywhere! Not only were they in the sports stores, but they appeared in the grocery stores and the drug stores and on various street corners!! Everyone suddenly wanted to wear a blue shirt that made a Royal statement!!
For nearly 30 years our team has struggled...but THIS year, things came together! We had a great bunch of young, selfless and talented players who clawed and fought their way to the top! The fans were delirious. . .and so grateful!
It was so surreal to have our team still playing baseball into October. . .and even more so that they were actually playing in the World Series!!
We decked our town in blue . The fountains were running blue, there were blue flags everywhere, there were blue cookies and blue cupcakes.
We even had watch parties. . . .
and we sat through nail-biting games. . .doing anything we could to bring those boys some luck!! Twiggy even made a little KC for them while we watched one of the games on TV!
But sadly, it all came to an end on Wednesday night. We were behind by one in the bottom of the ninth inning. . .with two outs and a runner on third. . .and we just couldn't get him home. AND the Giants won the World Series 2014.
And it hurt! It hurt that night and it hurt yesterday, but as the time goes by it has hurt less . . .and guess what. . .folks are already talking about the Royals in 2015!
As our mayor said (paraphrased here) : every time our Royals played a game at our stadium (Kauffman) it was like a national commercial for our city. And he was right on. Class act fans, class act team, class act city!
And so to the ROYALS we owe so much thanks. You brought baseball back to Kansas City. You brought our town together. You gave us so much to look forward to and to talk about!!
LET'S GO ROYALS. . . THANK YOU!!!
And THANK you to Beverly of HOW SWEET THE SOUND!!! She has kept our weekly group going for many years now. She gives us the chance to celebrate PINK and to celebrate the seasons. . .which is what my post is about. Celebrating our team as they continued to play ball into the fall!!
Please visit her blog to see all of the other bloggers who have lots to share with you this weekend!!
DANA
Proud to be from KC...... what a wonderful weeks here in KC Go Royals!!!!
Posted by: pat h | October 31, 2014 at 12:01 PM
SF may have won - put boy oh boy KC made 'em fight for it. Great series to the bitter end - KC'll get 'em next year!
Posted by: Susan | October 31, 2014 at 06:12 PM
We were pulling for them soooooo hard and was soooooo disappointed when that Giant caught the hi fly and we couldn't get that 3rd base fella home.
Well, as you say...2015 just might be better for the Royals...
Posted by: bj | October 31, 2014 at 06:25 PM
Dear Dana, I am so sorry I haven't visited your post before now. These trips to Fl have been a killer for finding time for my computer. Only one more game to travel to FL to see the Gators play. They are playing more but we are staying home. I am looking forward to winter and some time to be cozy and having more time on my computer.
I am happy for you that Missouri is doing so well this year. Our great niece is in her junior year at Missouri. She was in the Marching band but her school work takes up so much time and she had to quit the marching band. They sure killed the Gators and being at that game was painful. Sigh!
We were thrilled that the Royals did so well and nearly won the World Series. Your post is a "fine" tribute to their success this year. Kansas City went all out and Bill's sister and family enjoyed the excitement as well. They have every right to be proud of how far they went in the series. I love the photo you shared of your friends all rooting for the Royals. I would have loved to share all the excitement with all of you.
We are glued to the voting results and praying we take the majority in the Senate. It is looking good.
Love you much and miss visiting you. Have a great week.
Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | November 04, 2014 at 08:07 PM