First softball game of the season!

@TheHorse (227716)
Walnut Creek, California
June 4, 2024 12:05am CST
We played a "new" team tonight. They were good guys, and decent athletes, but we beat them 28-2. In my younger days, baseball and softball were big parts of my identity. As an old fart, I care more about music and developmental psychology than softball. But I still enjoy playing. I am glad to be home and ready for bed. I am sipping wine and chicken noodle soup. Has sports ever been a part of your life? If so, are you glad that you've "mellowed" with age?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (476464)
• Italy
4 Jun 24
NO, sports have never been part of my life. My husband won several medals in running sports.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (227716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jun 24
My Santa Barbara friend Michael was a long distance runner.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (476464)
• Italy
5 Jun 24
@TheHorse - My husband has always been a short-distance runner, high speed, but not for very long time.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (227716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Jun 24
@LadyDuck That was me in my youth as well.
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John Beasley
@Beaser (391)
• United States
4 Jun 24
I was fortunate enough to play softball for a nationally ranked team in the late 80's. It was a lot of fun traveling to different parts of the US and competing against other top ranked teams. But now that I'm older I've turned to Senior Softball (ages 50+) and enjoyed catching up with lots of old friends. Senior Softball isn't as "cut throat" as playing back in the day but you'd be surprised how competitive older folks can get. The best thing is that when it's all said and done we gather around the pitchers mound and share a prayer for good health and safe travels.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (227716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jun 24
Yep. I enjoy the "bonding" aspect of softball.
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John Beasley
@Beaser (391)
• United States
4 Jun 24
@TheHorse - Absolutely. There were so many teammates and opponents that I stayed friends with through the years.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (144642)
• Roseburg, Oregon
4 Jun 24
The only sports I like are watching race cars and swimming.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (227716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jun 24
I used t like watching baseball and football on TV. But I don't care as much about professional sports now.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (117707)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Jun 24
I enjoyed playing for fun only.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (117707)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Jun 24
@TheHorse Backyard fun. No set teams or having to go practice .
The Horse
@TheHorse (227716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jun 24
I have always played for fun. I never played anything professionally.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (356154)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jun 24
Sport has nevere been a big part of our life. I'm glad you're still enjoying your soft/baseball.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (227716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jun 24
I lie just throwing (warming up) as much as the game itself.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (191435)
• United States
4 Jun 24
Congratulations on your win. The only sport I was ever good at was volleyball. I'm not very athletic. Have a good day.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (227716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jun 24
Volleyball is a cool sport. I am not very good at it.
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