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A game before we go

Hi Team, There is a Expo team game to be held at the Redlands in Queensland on Monday 11/6/07, against another Expo team from last year. The 2007 Expo team traveling to the USA, will need to attend this game! I will keep you posted with further information.. Cheers, Denise Murray Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on May 30, 2007 at 10:14pm — No Comments

Celebrate Independance Day with your Host Family

Well this is likely the last time you will hear from me unless I can get internet connection at LAX, I’ll try but no promises.

Well today is of course the 4th of July, The USA’s biggest holiday, similar to our Australia day but much bigger and more patriotic. We had a BBQ with a group of Redlands hosts, our thanks to the Smiths (who are hosting Tom Pascoe) for their hospitality, great food and beer.

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Added by Wayne Michel on July 4, 2006 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Official Tour Banquet and Expos Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Moose Lodge, Mentone

Well another free day for us here so a sleep in for yours truly, and then my better half decided the suitcase wasn’t full yet so it was off to the shops. We ended up at Costco a warehouse style bulk shop and it sold everything from chewing gum to plasma TV’s. It was enormous and very, very cheap. We have now filled the suitcases. I just hope they aren’t overweight.

Tonight we had the Official Tour Banquet and the induction of the Australian Expos Hall of Fame Members. It was a wonderful… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on July 3, 2006 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Game 5 and Closing Ceremonies

Well the games have wrapped up and it was a thrilling day of baseball, one of the hottest we have had and the boys were fired up for wins. Although both games were terribly close both the Redlands teams snuck home in the final innings. That leaves the Expos 18’s winning the series 3-1, and the Expos 16’s went down 2-3. When I get a report from the boys I’ll post them on the web, though it may be another 12 hours as today is a free day and I don’t know where they are.

The Brian Jimenez a… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on July 2, 2006 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Game 4

We only had games today and what disappointing and exciting games they were; the 18’s was a real nail biter. I’ll leave CC and Greg to describe the action for you. Suffice it to say it was a great coaches meeting tonight. Final matches are tomorrow, a 1pm start so we get our first sleep in of the tour tomorrow (thank God for that!!!). Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on July 1, 2006 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Meet at Uncle Howies and car pool to San Bernadino

Well as you know we went to the San Bernardino Correctional Facility today (the Jail) and it was very interesting and only a little bit scary. I think it gave the kids something to think about in that they saw the consequences of poor decisions in life. I didn’t get any photos as that wasn’t allowed in the Jail. We did get a very good lunch, we had the choice of salad bar or burger and fries, it was the best burger I have had here as it had lettuce and tomato on it which i… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 30, 2006 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Official 17th Annual Pizza Party at Uncle Howie's.

Well as mentioned today is a rest day but not so for the adults as we were invited to an early morning breakfast (6.45am) with the Kiwanis Club which is like Rotary, Lions etc. It was a very nice morning (although a little early) and only reinforced to me how genuinely friendly and welcoming our hosts and the American people are in general.

Now boys don’t try this at home.

Some of the boys had to catch up on som… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 29, 2006 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Expo Players Clinic at Redlands High School

Another big day for the boys with an early start at the University of Redlands. They had their last coaching clinic with Redlands High School Coaches Estevan Valencia, Gary Poole and Zachary Arteche. The morning was very clear and for a change we could see the mountains. It promised to be another hot day. The clinic today split the boys into infield and outfield and concentrated on their relative skills. The boys were so keen that after the clinic finished they continued to practice till Greg to… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 28, 2006 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Meet at Uncle Howies Pizza for car pool to RCC

This morning the team gathered at the Redlands University and had a Coaching session with Scott Laverty head Coach of the Redlands Bulldogs. They worked on batting drills breaking it down to the “5 absolutes of an efficient swing” and then worked on batting stations using the T to try these techniques. All these drills can be done in their own back yard, some are already planning where to set up a practice area. They then looked at pitching while the fielders did some outfield work.

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Added by Wayne Michel on June 27, 2006 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Meet at Uncle Howies Pizza, Car Pool

Sorry about the lateness of this report but we get home late after the night games and I have concentrated on the coaches reports and scores. The photos of the day today concentrate on the 16’s, with the next game I will concentrate on the 18’s. I realize that not everyone has been highlighted on photo of the day yet, I am aiming to correct that this week.

Well today was hot, overcast and humid. The humidity is unusual for this area so even the locals were complaining. We met at Uncle H… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 26, 2006 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Swap Meet Costa Mesa - Arrive Redlands Ca. at Moose Lodge Mentone

Well after a late night we had a very early breakfast, were on the bus at 9am and off on our way to Redlands. On the way we passed the “Dolly Parton” memorial (actually a Nuclear Power station, see the photo of the day). We also had a few hours at the Costa Mesa markets, one of California’s largest outdoor markets. Paulie and Cookie decided to burn off some energy there. I don’t know how they did because it has started to get hot, especially the further inland we go. It got to around 35C today a… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 25, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Tour of Petco Park San Diego - Padres vs Seattle

Well another big day and what a lovely one it was in San Diego. A cool to warm day greeted us which was good for walking. After a late breakfast at 9am (the boys were allowed to sleep in a little) the team went for a 20 min power walk to a park where they trained and finished up with a touch footy game. The 16’s won so the tables have turned and the 18’s are their slaves for 24hrs.

We then caught a trolley car to the Old Town historical area to look around some of the preserved building… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 24, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

San Diego, Old Town - Trolley Car to Tijuana - Major League Game Petco Park, Padres vs Seattle

Well hello from San Diego, Home of the Padres. After an early breakfast we thanked the management of the Castle Inn with a Rousing Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, (see Photo of the day) and had a 2 hour bus ride south to San Diego. Check in was quick and we hopped on a tour bus to Tijuana 15mins over the border. We were to take a trolley bus but the hotel advised the bus as it would save hours in time coming back over the border through immigration, and indeed it did. The bus trip itself was interesting… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 23, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Free Day (Unless new game can be organised)

Well what a great day for baseball and it was on for young and old at the Loara field with the Expo Reds (16’s) vs. the Expo Blues (18’s). The 16’s had requested not to mix the teams as they wanted to play as a team and were confident in their abilities against the 18’s, and so it was a hotly contested game. As the run score didn’t count towards the end result I will put the coaches’ comments here for you.

Today we were scheduled to play Golden West College but they cancelle… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 22, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Day tour of Dodgers Stadium - Dodgers vs Seattle

Well what a great tour of the Angels Stadium we had today, our guide Hal took us around for around for about 2 hours during which we got to see the visitor’s locker rooms, home team dugout, press boxes, press conference room and more. Hal was very knowledgeable about baseball and the Angels, though he was impressed with Uncle Reg’s knowledge. We got some good photos of the team in the dugout and about the complex.

After lunch and a rest (or c

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Added by Wayne Michel on June 21, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Universal Studios - Night Tour of LA

Well the weather here seems pretty predictable, its overcast and cool in the mornings till the sun burns the cloud off and then its clear skies (as long as you ignore the smog) and warm to hot for the rest of the day. The nights are nice and cool.

This morning we had juice and cereal in Denise’s room for a nice change. It also allowed us to get an early start to Universal Studios which is 45-60 mins drive away, depending upon traffic. It always amazes me how travel in cars (or bus) puts… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 20, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Disneyland

Well the boys had an early start this morning with an early run, calisthenics and a little throwing to loosen up and wear off some of the big breakfasts they are having. Tomorrow they have requested that we have just cereal and some are already reaching for the fruit.

Although enjoying the planned activities they are itching to get some more baseball in and if we can’t replace the game which was cancelled on us Greg is planning a mixed team game at one of the local fields if

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Added by Wayne Michel on June 19, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Games at Anaheim - Dinner ESPN Zone

Happy Fathers Day, the three Dads on tour have been accused of trying to double dip on fathers day, one in the USA today and one more in Oz next September. Sue Mac Millan thoughtfully presented us with a card and small gift at breakfast today, she is a great organizer and thinks of everything on tour.

As mentioned yesterday the hoped for games against a local team didn’t come off so we went to a local mall with a lot of outlet stores and the boys saw a movie or played ten pin bowls or j… Continue

Added by Wayne Michel on June 18, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Major League Game at Anaheim Stadium

Well another warm day here in Anaheim and where best to spend a hot Saturday in June, nowhere else but the Angles Stadium of course! The boys were raring to go when the busses picked us up at 11am for the short trip to the stadium for the 1pm game. Why so early? Well there was so much to see and photos to take before we went in, and even my wife spent at least 40 mins. in the souvenir shop before the game (no I didn’t complain as I had a great time in there as well).

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Added by Wayne Michel on June 17, 2006 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Sportsmart Superstore Fullerton - Games Loara or Hacienda Heights

Hi All,

Well today was certainly a lot warmer (only Reg who is from The Alice was comfortable) and the heat was on the Expos for their first games against the Loara High School teams.

But first we had a great breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes at IHOP a short walk down the road (the area where we are staying is nothing but Hotels, eating places and Amusement parks).

Mid morning we caught our busses to the Anderson Bat Company w

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Added by Wayne Michel on June 16, 2006 at 5:00pm — No Comments

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