My Week that Was - October 9

Matt and I take a picture before
everyone found their seats.
10/3/2021 dwm photo

It's been four years since I had a seat inside 1265 Lombardi Avenue; thanks to our oldest son  I was perched above the south end zone as the Packers hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A few weeks earlier I noticed game specific t-shirts available on the Packer Pro Shop website and ordered a couple for the Showdown at Lambeau.  It's not like either of us need more Packer gear, but it was the perfect gameday accessory.

Green Bay won 27 - 17.  You can read more about it in Wednesday's blog.

78,821 fans, some cheering
 for Pittsburgh, filled
Lambeau Field. 10/3/21 (dwm)

 The best move of the weekend was taking Monday off which allowed me to rest up after a long Sunday driving to or from Green Bay.

 The two early days meant skipping my regular routine of an early morning walk (on Sundays) or run (the rest of the week).  Heading out early Tuesday, it felt good to be back to normal.

 Rain washed out the last scheduled day of rickshaw rides on the west campus.  We were only rained out one other time this year, so it was a good year.  There may be a day or two left for rides, but since they can't be scheduled in advance, they will find another pilot.

The 2020 Brewers logo.
dwm photo

The Milwaukee Brewers played the first game of the National League Division Series last night against the Atlanta Braves.  An interesting aspect of this series is their shared connection to the Beer City.

The Braves began in Boston in 1871.  Their last season on the east coast was in 1952 as they headed west the next year to a new home at County Stadium a few miles west of Milwaukee.  

It was a great combination, highlighted when they won the World Series in 1957.  The romance faded in the 1960s as owners found greener pastures down south in the growing metropolis of Atlanta.

The Brewers were born in 1970 when local owners took over the Seattle Pilots in a bankruptcy sale.  Milwaukee lost in the seventh game of the World Series in 1982.  The team didn't stay in contention for the playoffs long, falling back into mediocrity. 

2021 marks the first-time Milwaukee made the
play-offs four times in a row. 9/21/21 (dwm)

 Under the new leadership of Doug Melvin starting in 2003, the Brewers began a long climb to respectability, qualifying for the playoffs in 2011 as Division Champs.

 When Melvin retired, the team selected David Stearns to assemble teams starting in 2016.  It was expected to a long journey to respectability.  Instead, the team exceeded expectations with a National League Central title in 2018.

This Milwaukee fan hardly believes it, but that surprising run began four straight trips to the post-season.  As a Brewer fan, we don't allow ourselves to harbor championship dreams.  Right now, I want them to win 3 games before Atlanta does.

The Crew got off to a good start with a 2 - 1 victory before a packed house at American Family Field.  Let's Go, Brew-ers!

If they do that, next week will be amazing!  Have a great week.