Meeting mickey mantle his idol

Meeting Mickey Mantle would be a dream comes true. A dream realized for Dan on his 38th birthday, when his wife honored him with a week long stay at the Yankee Fantasy Camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For a Yankee fan could it get any better? For a Mickey Mantle fan there was nothing better. Dan played with some of the Yankee legends like Bobby Murcer, Mickey Rivers, Ron Guidry, Moose Skowron and Catfish Hunter. Rubbing elbows with some all time New York Yankees had Dan bubbling with joy. The games were great and being on the same field with some of the players he had watched on TV or at Yankee Stadium was mesmerizing. What made the week particularly special was the friendship he nurtured with his childhood hero. As a kid Dan thought of playing in the same outfield as his hero. The Mick was in center and Dan and his father Al played left and right field respectfully. Mantle, Markim and Markim was the way Dan envisioned it. The Mick took a likening to Dan. He even gave Dan a nickname - “Nails” for the scrappy, Lenny Dykstra-way that Dan played. While Mickey didn’t play in these games, he did spend a lot of time with all the campers. Dan took this time to get to know Mickey. He loved his down to earth quality. He loved his honesty. He loved being around him. “Getting to know Mickey Mantle was as much fun as playing with the pros,” Dan told me later. In one of the games that Mickey was umpiring, Dan strolled to the plate with the bases loaded. His big chance was here and he didn’t miss the opportunity as he walloped a long double into the gap. He hit a rope, and as he glided into second base Mickey yelled to him, “You hit the sh*^ out of that ball, Nails!” This was like a call from God. Hearing his idol tell him how well he hit the ball was more fulfilling than Dan could ever have imagined. What could be better than meeting and then hanging out with Mickey Mantle? How about being recognized as a ballplayer by your childhood hero? It doesn’t get any better than that. This content of the story was contributed by Dan Markim. A long time Yankee fan. Free to pass this article on to anyone you think would enjoy reading it.

Before you buy dining room table

: Dining is one of the most important things people do in their day, though they may not realize it. Why, because aside from quelling hunger pangs, dining is also meant to spend some quality time with the whole family. This is why close attention should be paid to make dining room as comfortable as possible. Yes it does cost some serious money but with some adjustments, even forlorn rooms can be made as satisfying as mom's home cooking without denting the pocket by much. Just how to do it? Let’s start with dining room tables, which is the focus of this article. Choosing the right dining room table goes beyond simple aesthetics. Its location determines its style and materials, for example in kitchens, a hard-wearing solid wood top is crucial; large, formal dining rooms require a table with a strong presence; if your taste veers towards modern then contemporary and modern dining tables would work best. These decisions will affect the look of the home and sense of space. So before actually going for shopping ponder over following points. Before Shopping for a Dining Room Table To fine tune your planning, here’s a list of things to consider prior to your purchase: 1. Budget – How much have you allocated? 2. Family – What is the size of your family? 3. Space – What is the size of your dining room? Cramped space makes getting in and out of chairs awkward. 4. Lifestyle – Do you entertain often? Formally or informally? 5. Usage – What other usage do you have for the table e. g. study, arts and craft? 6. Special requirements – Do you need mobility or you would want to extend it to seat 12? In addition to the above, take along the floor plan and measurements when you go shopping. Tips on Picking the Right Dining Room Table Following points would help you in selecting the right dining table: Dining Table Shape - When considering a dining room table, its shape is the most important consideration since it affects the space in your dining room. Find out the pros and cons of common shapes. For example, a circular, glass dining table may be very trendy looking and would give your dining area a modern appeal. But you would need to have a large, square-shaped area to give it enough room.

Dining Table Size – Take note of the size of the dining area and the size of the table to check whether the table would have enough breathing space around it. Dining Table Material - Since the dining room table anchors the look of the space, its material affects the moods and style you’d like to bring to the room. Decide on what suits you best in terms of materials. Again, the uses you will put your dining table to will help you decide the most suitable material. Dining Table Style – Make a statement and select the right style to add character and flair to your dining room.

Remember that a good dining experience needs a relaxed atmosphere so don’t get hung up on designer looks. No table should be so precious that guests are afraid of leaving smudges. Destined to be oft-used, this piece of dining room furniture must be adaptable to the household’s needs.

How to plan the perfect spring break family vacation

: From time to time everyone needs some time away from their life. It does not matter if you are 10 years old and in 5th grade or 35 years old and working a full time job, to maintain good mental health you have to take the occasional vacation. Some time around the beginning of April most public and private schools have Spring Break from School which is a great time to plan a vacation. Most vacations when you have children become about them, and you wind up at places like Disney land or some other child orientated vacation spot, but what about you? Las Vegas used to be known as an adult getaway where what happens there stays there. This is no longer the case. Over the past 15 years, Las Vegas realized that more money can be made from a family orientated city rater then just from gambling. Many casinos started adding attractions for children like go carts and other amusements, and many other activities aimed at giving a child a good time, but the casinos also opened up day care centers, so parents can get some time to enjoy themselves as well. I know when I would go to Disney World with my kids after the 2nd or 3rd day I was looking forward to getting back to work. For the last several years we have been going to Las Vegas for our family Vacations over spring break and the kids enjoy it. They get to go on roller coasters, swim, play video games, watch movie the list really goes on and on for all the things they can do, and I get to spend a few hours ever day with my wife in the spa getting a message, eating in nice restaurants and playing some Blackjack in the casinos. Since we started doing this I have seen my family grow closer. My wife noticed that I am in a better mood for the rest of the year after we get back from vacation. I am enjoying my job more and all in all life is just better. Putting together a Los Vegas vacation is very simple to do. You can go to a travel agent, or do it yourself online. I have always preferred to go to a travel agent and just let them do it, but if you are trying to save money you can get some good deals online that a travel agent can't or won't offer you. If you choose to do it yourself, it is easy to do. You can go to your computer and do a search for Las Vegas. You will see every casinos and hotel listed and you can go thru them one at a time and see what they offer for you and your family to do. You will also see everything the city and surrounding areas have to offer, and there really are tons of fun things for everyone in Las Vegas. I hope to see you and your family there.