Weather today?

[Frobby]

9 minutes ago, justD said:

Honestly, a big reason I chose to move elsewhere. Obviously get homesick, so have come back a couple times a year, so far, but I just got so tired of rain 365

I’d be happier if we were actually having rain. 

[justD]

9 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I’d be happier if we were actually having rain. 

I guess you missed my rant in the game thread…and Steve’s somewhat (?) satisfying response.

I feel your pain. 

[Frobby]

I can’t emphasize enough how stupid that rain delay was.  No rain at all for 45 minutes, then two hours of light mist, the kind that teams play through all the time.  I was standing near the kids play area during most of the delay and believe me, that rain didn’t deter any kids from using the playground equipment for two hours.

Then, 15 minutes before the game is going to start, the grounds crew is watering the infield.  What?

The game itself was not worth the wait, needless to say.  

But what annoys me most is the complete lack of communication during these delays.  How about letting the fans who are there know what the thinking is about how long the delay will be?  How about an update every 30 minutes or so.   Nope, nothing.   Just a generic message on the scoreboard saying that the start of the game will be delayed to to the “threat” of inclement weather.   My phone was showing .05” of rain expected in the next six hours.  Some threat!

On the bright side, the team did announce that ticket holders would be given vouchers that could be used for a Monday - Thursday game.  That was the least they could do.