Greetings fellow Blue Bird Fans!

I was nine years old when we first went out to see the Blue Jays. Dad took us all out to see our first game at the Ex, and we were excited to see our first game and didn’t care how cold it was. Games in April and May were not too pleasant in Toronto before the Dome was build, and the cold, unforgiving steel bleachers of old Exhibition Stadium were enough to num your bum before the fifth inning was over. I don't remember too much about that game, but a only a few small details.

The blue jays didn't win, but they did win enough games that year to finish second to that year’s World Series winning team, the Detroit Tigers. I also remember that Lloyd Mosbey stole third base, which wasn’t that uncommon for him that year since he stole thirty-nine bags, which was his career high. I also didn't catch a foul ball that day despite being out there with my glove on in the cold weather. I had one hand in my pocket and the other in my glove, holding it out on the cold steel bench waiting for a lucky shot to come my way. It never did but I still watched the game and was captured by the whole spectacle of it. Right then and there, I became a lifetime fan of the game of baseball.

I’ve been to many games since then, and I’ve been fortunate enough to visit other cities and a few other parks. But I’ve remained loyal to my Jays and visited the Skydome (Yes I know, the Rogers Centre) often to support my blue birds whether they win, lose or draw. Despite the frustrations (thanks JP) and the inability to see some postseason games, I like many other Jay fans continue to show patience to see if there is a chance that our team can overcome the gaunlet that is the AL East. It will not be easy but I believe that one day they will. Hopefully it won’t take decades to accomplish. Until then, hang around this blog and I’ll be here often to talk all things Jays whether it be news, gossip, trade talk or just any other stuff that happens to be on the minds of the average Jays fan. I’ll be back soon with another entry, so until then Blue Birds… see you around.

Peter